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.
MCPL Friends of the Library board members
The Monroe County Public Library Foundation, also known as Friends of the Library, is looking for individuals interested in joining their active volunteer board. Responsibilities include raising funds and doing public outreach for the Monroe County Public Library. If you love the library, and have the time and positive energy for helping, Friends of the Library would love to hear from you!
Learn more: https://bton.in/FOLBoard
Location: 303 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN 47408
Contact: Friends of the Library at fol@mcpl.info
Summer volunteering at New Hope for Families
New Hope for Families is seeking several additional volunteers to fill a variety of volunteer positions this summer (May-August 2026). Available volunteer roles include Shelter Host, Administrative Host, Closing Volunteer, and Early Learning Center (ELC) Classroom Volunteer.
Learn more: https://bton.in/NHFVol
Location: 1140 S. Morton St., Bloomington, IN 47403
Contact: Amber Griffin (volunteer specialist) at amber@newhopeforfamilies.org
Cat Care Tech Volunteer
Love cats and want to make a real difference? The Ranch Cat Rescue is looking for volunteer Cat Care Techs to help keep the rescue clean, comfortable, and running smoothly for its feline residents while they wait for their furever homes. As a Cat Care Tech you will clean litter boxes, sweep, vacuum, and mop cat spaces, sanitize surfaces to keep the rescue disease-free, and make sure cats always have food and water.
Learn more: https://bton.in/CatCare
Contact: Sophie Hull at volunteer@theranchcatrescue.org
Wish List Spotlight:
My Sister’s Closet Wish List
Help My Sister’s Closet provide women with professional support services and tools for success by fulfilling a wish from their wish list. Wish list items include large containers of Clorox wipes and baby wipes, women’s hygiene and beauty products, and pre-packed, shelf stable snacks.
View the My Sister’s Closet Wish List at: https://bton.in/MSCWish
Location: 414 S. College Ave., Bloomington, IN 47403
Contact: Kate VanWyke (retail manager) at info@sisterscloset.org or call 812-333-7710.
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: Friends of the Library, New Hope for Families, cat rescue need help
Reporting by Carol Kugler, The Herald-Times / The Herald-Times
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