The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network provides information about volunteering locally. For a complete listing, visit BloomingtonVolunteerNetwork.org or call 812-349-3433. The inclusion of an organization in this list does not imply City endorsement or support of the organization’s activities or policies. Information and registration links for the following opportunities can be found online at BloomingtonVolunteerNetwork.org.
Each One, Feed One (EOFO)
Monroe County United Ministries (MCUM) needs volunteers to help them as EOFO Storefront Volunteers on Sept. 28 between 9:45 a.m. and 4 p.m. Three different shifts are available across the county’s Kroger stores. Training and “buddying-up volunteers” will be provided ensuring everyone is comfortable and ready to ask for donations for the MCUM pantry. Volunteers will help MCUM add 5,000 pounds of food items to their food pantry in just one day! Volunteers must be 15 years or older, and register by Sep. 27. Interested? Visit https://tinyurl.com/each-one-feed-one to learn more and register today. For additional information, contact Erin Vaughn at [email protected] or 812-339-3429, ext. 14.
2024 Safe at Home Half-Day Blitz
Help at Area 10 Agency on Aging’s annual Safe at Home Event on Oct. 5 between 9 a.m. and noon. This half-day blitz aims to improve home safety for our older neighbors in Monroe and Owen counties. Volunteers 18 years and up are needed for several projects, including cleaning gutters, bush trimming, replacing ramp deck boards, and building an entrance ramp. Volunteers with various skill levels are needed and will be matched with jobs within their skill sets. Volunteers must sign up by Sept. 27 to provide Area 10 enough time to match them with a project and determine which homes they can work on for this blitz. Interested volunteers who could help but have conflicts on the 5th should contact Area 10, as they could possibly coordinate another date. This opportunity is a great chance to make a positive impact on a senior neighbor! Sign up today at https://tinyurl.com/2024-safe-at-home-blitz. Questions? Contact Chris Myers at [email protected] or 812-935-2503.
Meals on Wheels delivery drivers
Bloomington Meals on Wheels needs delivery drivers. Delivery drivers volunteer 1 to 1.5 hours per month over lunchtime (11:15 a.m. to approximately 12:45 p.m.) to deliver prepared meals on an established route to Bloomington residents who are homebound and unable to prepare nutritious meals due to chronic illness, severe disability, or advanced age. Drivers must be 21 years and up, use their own insured car, and pass a background check. Younger assistants may accompany the driver on the route, making this opportunity family-friendly. Volunteers are especially needed on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Learn more and complete an application at https://tinyurl.com/meals-on-wheels-drivers. Contact Carrie McHaley at 812-822-2499 or [email protected] for questions or assistance.
Community Wish List Spotlight
CASA Wish List
Monroe County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) mission is “To help ensure that the abused and neglected children of Monroe County live in safe, permanent homes and have the opportunity to reach their full potential.” Monroe County CASA is a volunteer-powered program that provides representation in juvenile court for child victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse and neglect. Donated items directly benefit CASA volunteers and the children they advocate for.
Donation Delivery Address: 320 W. 8th St., Suite 201, Bloomington, IN 47404
Contact: Amber Shride at 812-333-2272 or [email protected]
Featured Wishes: gas cards, restaurant gift cards (especially for places within walking distance of the Justice Building), coloring books and crayons, journals, colored pens, puzzles for all ages, gift cards to stores in denominations of $25 or more to shop for teens or provide needed supplies for families during the holiday season, and more
View Current Wish list: https://tinyurl.com/casa-wish-list
You can find current in-kind material needs on the year-round Community Wish List at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org/communitywishlist.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Times: Volunteers needed for food drive, Safe at Home blitz, Meals on Wheels
