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.
Monroe County NOW seeking board, committee members
Monroe County National Organization for Women (NOW) is dedicated to intersectional feminism, fighting for constitutional equality, reproductive rights, freedom from violence and social justice for all women. The organization is seeking board members to fill executive positions, including director of legislative action, director of fundraising, secretary and president.
Learn more: https://bton.in/MCNOW
Contact: TammyJo Eckhart (director of communications) at monroecountynow@gmail.com or call 812-219-9378.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) needed
Monroe County CASA is looking for additional volunteers to take on the role of Court Appointed Special Advocate, or “CASA,” to support abused and neglected children currently navigating the Monroe County court system. CASA advocates are community volunteers who are professionally trained to gather information about a child and his/her family, identify needs and possible services, and speak on behalf of the child in court. Responsibilities include meeting with the child monthly, communicating with case managers, parents, and foster parents, writing reports and attending court hearings.
Learn more: https://bton.in/CASANeed
Location: 101 W. Kirkwood Ave., Suite 321, Bloomington, IN 47404
Contact: Amber Shride at amber.shride@monroecountycasa.org or call 812-333-2272.
Help bring Shakespeare in the Park to life with MCCT
Help Monroe County Civic Theater (MCCT) construct and paint the set for this year’s Shakespeare in the Park production of “Taming of the Shrew.” A variety of shifts are available throughout the month of May.
Learn more: https://bton.in/SetBuild
Location: 117 E. Hillside Drive, Bloomington, IN 47401
Contact: Kelsey Beal (vice president) at info@mcct.org or call 812-325-8654.
Wish List Spotlight:
New Hope for Families Wish List
Help New Hope for Families support families in our community navigating the crisis of homelessness by fulfilling a wish from their wish list. Wish list items include bed linens and blankets, cleaning supplies, hygiene products and various cookware.
View the New Hope for Families Wish List at: https://bton.in/Hope26
Location: 1140 S. Morton St., Bloomington, IN 47403
Contact: To arrange delivery, please call ahead to the New Hope for Families front office at 812-334-9840. Donations are accepted most weekdays 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
You can find year-round in-kind donation needs from a variety of local organizations on the Community Wish List at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org/communitywishlist.
Information provided by Bloomington Volunteer Network.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Times: Join Monroe County NOW, become special advocate, help with theater set
Reporting by Carol Kugler, The Herald-Times / The Herald-Times
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