The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network provides information about local volunteer opportunities. 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 at BloomingtonVolunteerNetwork.org.
Bloomington Refugee Support Network seeks new board members
The Bloomington Refugee Support Network (BRSN) is in need of additional board members. They are especially interested in new members who can serve as either a financial advisor and coordinator or a volunteer coordinator. An ideal BRSN board member is committed to the cause of helping all immigrants settle into the Bloomington community with support from the organization.
Learn more: https://bton.in/BRSN26
Contact: Pete Lenzen at 812-325-4279 or email PLNAVY75A@gmail.com
Area 10 Agency on Aging REPAIRS Team
Area 10 Agency on Aging is looking for more volunteers to join their REPAIRS Team. REPAIRS Team volunteers tackle individual home-bound seniors’ home repairs and accessibility needs. Current team members assist with ramp building and installation of handrails and grab bars. Area 10 is also looking for volunteers who are skilled in household plumbing issues and good with troubleshooting. This volunteer work is as-needed and flexible to meet your schedule.
Learn more: https://bton.in/REPAIRS or http://area10agency.org/repairs
Contact: Chris Myers at cmyers@area10agency.org.
Animal Shelter waitlist for volunteering is open
Interested in volunteering at the city of Bloomington Animal Shelter? Your opportunity awaits! Though the shelter is still training some in-shelter volunteers from their first round of orientations, they are ready to open their waitlist. In-shelter volunteer opportunities include dog walking, stray cat care, the Book Buddies program, and so much more. Volunteers are required to pass a screening process and to serve a minimum of six months (aside from school breaks and vacations). Please note: This is not the volunteer application, but a list used to contact potential volunteers with the application link in the future.
Add your name to the waitlist at: https://bton.in/BASWait
Location: 3410 S. Walnut St., Bloomington, IN 47401
Contact: Jenny Gibson at gibsonj@bloomington.in.gov
Wish List Spotlight:
Shalom Center summer wish list
Help Beacon Inc.’s Shalom Center support our most vulnerable community members experiencing homelessness and poverty by fulfilling a wish from their wish list. Wish list items include seasonally appropriate clothing and shoes, hygiene products, portable food and first-aid supplies.
View the Shalom Center summer wish list at: https://bton.in/SCSummer
Location: 620 S. Walnut St., Bloomington, IN 47401
Contact: Tory Crowe at tory@beaconinc.org
You can find year-round in-kind donation needs from a variety of local organizations on the Community Wish List at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org/communitywishlist.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Times: Help with home repairs, at animal shelter, with refugee support group
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