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.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 40 Days of Peace opportunities
Each year, Americans nationwide answer the call to come together on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day to serve their neighbors and communities. If you didn’t have time to volunteer on MLK Day this year, no problem! There are plenty of opportunities available to volunteer during the 40 Days of Peace, which stretches from Jan. 20-Feb. 29, 2026.
Learn more and get involved at: www.bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org/mlk
Contact: Aubrey Seader at getconnected@bloomington.in.gov or 812-349-3433.
Reading tutor volunteer
Stone Belt Arc strives to prepare, empower and support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities to live their best life in partnership with the community. Reading volunteers would sit alongside adult(s) with disabilities one-on-one and work on reading skills. This is an ongoing weekly or bi-weekly (every other week) volunteer opportunity.
Learn More & Sign Up: https://bton.in/SBReads
Location: 2815 E. 10th St., Bloomington, IN 47408
Contact: Rev. Sarah McKenney at smckenney@stonebelt.org or call 812-332-2168, ext. 153.
Boys & Girls Club: Club Tutor
You can make a difference for a child in our community by becoming a Club Tutor at any of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington locations. Help a child learn and close gaps in their math or language arts knowledge during after school hours. Tutor training and task support will be provided.
Please note: All potential volunteers must interview and submit to a background check.
Learn more at: https://bton.in/BGCTutor
Location: Various locations (Bloomington, Ellettsville, and Spencer clubs)
Contact: Program staff at kbateman@bgcbloomington.org.
Wish List Spotlight:
Constellation Stage & Screen Wish List
Help Constellation Stage & Screen connect audiences through world-class theater and film by fulfilling a wish from their Wish List. Constellation Stage & Screen’s Wish List items include booster seats and blankets for audience members, cameras and microphones for behind-the-scenes content creation, and more.
View the Constellation Stage & Screen Wish List at: https://bton.in/CSSWish
Contact: Constellation Stage & Screen staff at info@seeconstellation.org or call 812-336-9300.
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: Can you help with MLK 40 Days of Peace, or as a math or reading tutor?
Reporting by Carol Kugler, The Herald-Times / The Herald-Times
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