Updated 5/23/13
Bloomington Volunteers Needed:
Wonderlab Volunteer Needed
Get trained to be a Wonderlab Museum volunteer! Volunteers encourage visitors of all ages to explore hands-on exhibits and programs. The minimum age is 12. Some volunteers bring a wide range of expertise, others learn new skills on the job. The training will be June 6th from 3:30 to 5:00 PM.
Pals Theraputic Riding Program
Or get involved with 'Pals' Theraputic Riding Program, which helps children and adults with disabilities learn how to ride horses, by attending their volunteer training on June 8th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Responsibilities include leading horses during lessons, caring for horses, and assisting with barn chores. No prior horse experience is necessary. A commitment of 3 to 4 hours per week is requested.
Middle Way House "Pawss" Volunteer
Middle Way House is seeking a summer intern for a new project called "Pawss." "Pawss" will create a network of volunteers to care for pets of families staying at Middle Way House. Someone who can devote about 15 hours a week to the project would be perfect!
Arts Fair on the Square Volunteers
On June 22nd, the Bloomington Playwrights Project's 'Arts Fair on the Square' will again bring over 80 artists and craftspeople together. Volunteer opportunities are vast! You can view positions and shifts at
www.artsfair.org.
Childcare Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed regularly to provide childcare for children with down syndrome and their siblings during both regular meetings and special events held by the 'Down Syndrome Family Connection.' Meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month from 9:30 AM to NOON.
Indiana Creek Community Association Benefit Breakfast
The Indian Creek Community Association will be having their annual Benefit Breakfast at the American Legion, 1800 W. 3rd St., Bloomington. The breakfast will be from 8:00 AM to NOON. Tickets will be available at the door for $7. All proceeds are for care of the Community Park and public events.
Indiana Civil Rights Commission
The Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) will conduct a free Continuing Legal Education seminar for attorneys and legal professionals in
Hammond, IN on Friday, May 31st.
WHAT: Traing session titled "Title VII and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
WHERE: Millard E. Gyte Science Building on Purdue University campus
COST: Free
TIME: Begins at 1:00pm (CDT)
The 3.0 CLE credit seminar will be led by local attorneys who specialize in equal employment law. Visit hammondmay31.eventbrite.com to register. For questions call (317) 232-2651 or email bmeadows@icrc.in.gov
Middle Way House PSA
Middle Way House Inc. is seeking to train new volunteers to help maintain the level of service that they provide to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Men and Women are both strongly encouraged to attend the training session, and there are opportunities in many different program areas.
WHEN: Saturday, June 15, 2013
TIME: 9:00am-5:00pm (lunch break from Noon to 1:00pm)
WHERE: Monroe County Public Library 303 E. Kirkwood Avenue
No pre-registration is necessary, but please visit our website, www.middlewayhouse.org complete the Volunteer Application, and bring it with you to the training event. Call (812) 337-4510 for more info.
Wild Horse Adoption
Wild Horse and Burro adoption is coming to Ewing, Illinois June 21-22.
Adoption held at:
Ewing Wild Horse Facility
22295 Sheep Farm Rd.
Ewing, IL 62836
Friday Preview: 2:00-7:00pm
Saturday Adoption: 8:00am-5:00pm
*Adoption by First Come, First Served
Mother Hubbard's Cupboard
Mother Hubbard's Cupboard invites you to join us for an OPEN HOUSE,
celebrating our new home at 1100 W. Allen St.
Friday, June 7th 3:30-6:30pm
Volunteers are needed for the Indiana Landmarks “Back to the Future: Med-Century Modern Home Tour” on June 8th. Volunteers will be sent a house assignment prior to the tour with information about its history and artwork or collectibles inside. Volunteers should enjoy talking with people as there are typically 700-900 visitors.
Through volunteers, the Garden Program of the Hoosier Hills Food Bank increases the amount and nutritional quality of food provided to area food pantries and coup kitchens. Regular volunteer hours for the gardens are Mondays and Thursdays from 9-11 A.M. and Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 P.M. This is a great way to learn about sustainable growing practices with others. Minimum age is 18; 14 if with an adult.
The International Pacific Institute of Indiana, a Bloomington-based nonprofit, is seeking volunteers to work with them to establish graduate level courses at a variety of institutions around the world. Curriculum will focus on the conservation of Biodiversity as well as the relationship between sustainable use and biotechnology.
Volunteers are needed for the Indiana Landmarks “Back to the Future: Med-Century Modern Home Tour” on June 8th. Volunteers will be sent a house assignment prior to the tour with information about its history and artwork or collectibles inside. Volunteers should enjoy talking with people as there are typically 700-900 visitors.
Through volunteers, the Garden Program of the Hoosier Hills Food Bank increases the amount and nutritional quality of food provided to area food pantries and coup kitchens. Regular volunteer hours for the gardens are Mondays and Thursdays from 9-11 A.M. and Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 P.M. This is a great way to learn about sustainable growing practices with others. Minimum age is 18; 14 if with an adult.
If you like fixing things, perhaps you could help the Salvation Army with minor projects at their facility. Tools and materials will be supplied. The minimum age is 16.
Every day, cancer patients in Monroe County miss their life-saving treatment appointments simply because they don’t have a ride to the clinic. You can help by volunteering with the American Cancer Society’s “Road to Recovery” program!
The Endwright Center-Area 10 Agency on Aging
Programs, Classes, and Fun
Mondays 10:30a.m. Nightingales Singing Group
Mondays 2:00p.m. Fabric Arts
Tuesdays 1:30p.m. Euchre
Tuesdays 2:30p.m. Exercise to Music
Wednesdays 2:00p.m. Chess Group
Thursdays 1:00p.m. Exercise to Music
Everyday 8:00a.m.-4:00p.m. Individual Fitness Programs
ADDITIONAL DATES:
May-Thursdays-1:00p.m.- The Endwright Center will offer a Hula Class taught by Native Hawaiian Carol Reynolds on Thurdays in May at 1:00p.m. This is a great exercise for those with arthritis as there are no strenuous movements, just a gentle movement of the feet, and no bending. Reynolds also shares some of the Hawaiian culture with her students and answers questions. For more information call the center at 876-3383 ex. 515.
The Endwright Center will offer an Elder Law Class May 24 with Paige Fretag from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. She will be discussing issues concerning health initiatives. Those who attend may also sign-up to see an attorney free of charge to discuss their personal situation. For more information call the center at 876-3383 ex. 515
Harmonicas for Health will meet at the Endwright Center May 31 at 10:00a.m. Those interested in improving their lung health are invited to attend. A harmonica will be provided free of charge. For more information call the center at 876-3383 ex.515.
Standford Baptist Church
Standford Baptist Church would like to invite everyone to join them in honoring our veterns and those currently serving our country with a special Memorial Day Service on Sunday, May 26th at 10:00 a.m.
The guest speaker will be Brigadier General David Wood who is currently Deputy Commanding General of the 38th Infantry Division.
Lunch will be served following the service and there will also be special music by Southern Indiana Pipes and Drums. Be sure to visit the Veteran's Cross of Honor Walkway.
Each veteran will be recognized by name and branch of service so if you are attending please call 824-2270 to let them know. If you're not a veteran call anway so they know how much food to prepare.
Edgewood Gridiron Club
Edgewood Gridiron Club is putting on their 2nd annual Golf Scramble on Saturday June 22, 2013 at the Rolling Meadows Golf Course, 4120 Mount Carmel Rd, Gosport, IN 47433. Join the fun day of golf while supporting your Edgewood Mustangs. All levels of players are welcome and encouraged to play. Check in at 12:00 pm followed by a 1:00 PM shotgun start. Register online by June 15,2013 at http://edgewoodgridirongolfscramble.eventbrite.com , $50 per person or $200 per foursome.
Please contact Brent Harrison at 812-325-9052 or edgewoodgridiron@gmail.com for more information
Whitewater Valley Railroad
The Whiteater Valley Railroad is a non profit 501c3 railroad history organization operated by colunteers. You can travel with history and music through the scenic Whitewater Valley. To celebrate 40 years as Indiana's Most Scenic Railroad, go check out all the events Whitewater Valley Railroad will be hosting. The events include:
Whitewater Limited: May 2013
Memorial Day Valley Flyer: May 27, 2013
Day Out with Thomas: June 14-16, 21-23, 2013
Connorsville Bicentennial Celebration: June 28- July 7, 2013
AND SO MANY MORE.
Roundtrip fairs for these 33 mile excursion is $22.00 for adults and $14 for children ages 2-12. Groups are welcome with group rates of 30 or more. Special school rates are also available.
Call (765) 825-2054 for more information and reservations or visit the Whitewater Valley Railroad's web site at www.whitewatervalleyrr.org
Children's Organ Transplant Association
The 15th Annual George Taliaferro Open to Benefit Children will be taking place Monday, July 29. Golfers are expected to hit the links to help the Children's Organ Transplant Association raise awareness and funds to benefit children who are in need of a life-saving transplant. The fun filled day will take place at the Woodland Country Club in Carmel, Indiana.
To participate or for sponsorship information please call 1-800-366-2682
PALS Derby Themeed Fundraiser
People and Animal Learning Services, INC invites the community to its annual fundraiser, the PALS Mane Event on May 31, 2013 at 6:00 pm in the Indiana University's Alumni Hall. The Derby themed evening will begin with beer and wine tasting, live auction, and a silent auction. All proceeds from the event support PALS riders, programs and horses.
Tickets are $65 per person and guests must be 21 years old with a Valid ID to attend. Derby attire is encourage.
For more information go to www.palstherapy.org/maneevent or email maneevent@palstherapy.org or call 812-336-2798 ext. 4
2nd Annual Riley Hospital For Children Car Show
Saturday, June 1st 2013 in the Sam's Club/Rural King parking lot (w. st hwy 45 also known as 2nd street) Bloomington, Indiana. Pancake breakfast at 9am/ Door prizes, food, music, and awesome cars. Free admission for the general public.
Registration fee to show vehicle: $15
Registration from 10am-Noon
Bring ANYTHING on wheels
There will be over 65 highly sought after rewards and the first 100 vehicles registered will receive Dash Plaques and goody bags.
Judged show, awards at 3pm.
Show info: (812)-345-6793
**ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO RILEY HOSPITAL FOR CHIDLREN**
Relay For Life
Relay for life will be at Bloomington North High School, June 21-22, 2013. Join the fight! Relay for life is a fun filled overnight event that offers everyone an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. Relay For Life is still looking for teams and cancer surivor participants! Register your team online at www.RelayForLife.org/Monroe CountyIN. Sign up today!
Summer ARTventures Classes
Jasper Community Arts is pleased to announce another summer of fun with the arts. Once again we offer a variety of classes in art, theatre, and dance for kids, Pre-K through 8th grade.
Visual ARTventures will be offered for five weeks this summer. Three weeks in June, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28 and two weeks in July, 8-12, and 15-19. Classes being offered in clay include Kids Clay and Wheel Throwing. The craft classes consist of Krafty Kids, Junk to Jewels, Mosaic Mania, Canvas Creations, Sassy Stamping, Totally T-shirts, and Paper Crafts. Both morning and afternoon classes will be offered at the Satellite Arts Space. Costs of the classes will vary.
Classes are held at the Jasper Arts Center in the Community Room and at the Satellite Arts Space in the basement of the Jasper Pool. Please check to see where your class will be located. Registration deadline for June classes will be Monday, June 3rd and Friday, June 28 for July classes.
Registration forms wil be distributed in area schools, but may also be downloaded from the web at www.jasperarts.org. Click on ARTventures, under the visual arts tab. For additional information, please call the Jasper Arts Center at (812)-482-3070.
Volunteer with Girls Inc.!
Girls Inc. Inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold! You can help them do just that in after-school program, working with girls ages 5 to 17. Volunteers act as mentors and are responsible for safety, helping with homework, and being a positive role model. Both Community members and college students are needed. Students who need exerpience will find that this is a great place to practice group management and teaching skills.
Want to be a Court Appointed Special Advocate?
Court Appointed Special Advocates, or Casa Volunteers, change the lives of abused and neglected children by representing their best interest in court. Applications are due May 24 for the next training which will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 8:30 PM from June 4th to July 11. You may also attend an information session at 5:30 pm on May 2nd.
Volunteers needed! "Faith, Beer, and Film Tour"
Over 75 volunteer are needed to make the 'Clips of Faith, Beer, and Film Tour' on May 31 a success. Held at Bryan Park, this fun event raises funds for the center for sustainable living, in partnership with the New Belgium Brewing Company.
My Sister's Closet
My Sister's Closet is looking for a woman to teach a free class on car maintenance to the women they help. What a great opportunity to share your knowledge and skill.
The Wylie House Museum welcomes applicants for tour guides, also known as docents. If you enjoy local history, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about life in Bloomington in the 19th century and gain museum experience in the process. You'll be trained to give historically accurate tours of the Wylie House Museum, home of IU's first president. Docents are asked to give two tours per month, with no tours offered in December, January, or February.
Bloomington Writing Project
The Bloomington Writing Project has teamed up with Volunteers in Tutoring Adult Learners - VITAL - to offer two new courses for English language learners at Monroe County Public Library on Thursday evenings. One helps learners prepare for the 'Test Of English as a Foreign Language'; the other teaches professional writing. No teaching or tutoring experience is necessary.
Get hands-on! Log on to BloomingtonVolunteerNetwork.org or call Beth Savich at 349-2472.
Shalom Community Kitchen
The Shalom Community Center's Kitchen is cooking between 7:30am-2pm Monday - Friday. Why not put your skills to work helping with meal preparation, serving or clean up? Choose the hours that suit you best.
Bloomington Community
The Bloomington Community band 'Publicity and Marketing Associate" will assist with publicity, the website, social media, events and organizing ushers. You must be able to committ to the twenty concert summer season.
St. Vincent De Paul
Each Saturday morning, St. Vincent De Paul society volunteers distribute furnitute from their warehouse to those in need. Volunteers are needed from 8:30-10:30am to help with distribution, as well as delivery. Volunteers are also needed to do furniture pick ups during the week. Volunteer as often as you would like.
Pets Alive
Get proactive against pet overpopulation in South Central Indiana by helping the Pets Alive non-profit spay/neuter clinic's qualified and committed staff care for the cats and dogs who are undergoing spay and neuter surgeries. With 60 - 80 surgeries daily, they need your support with surgery prep and cleaning of laundry, kennels and surgery instruments.
Middle Way House Rooftop Garden
The Middle Way House Rooftop Garden is currently seeking interns to assist in educating their youth residents in a variety of gardening and sustainability related tasks. No gardening skills are required for the position.
Plenty of Midwest Power - With Nowhere To Go
The way we build electric transmission lines needs to change in order to take advantage of abundant wind power in the Midwest and Great Plains, says a news report from the Center for Rural Affairs. Report author Johnathon Hladik, says the electric power transmission network was not designed to take advantage of wind power. High capacity lines capable of taking the power from the source just aren't there.
As a result, Hladik says the states with the greatest wind resources are forced to leave a lot of power on the table that could be boosting economic development and energy independence. He suggests that utilities address this issue of bringing more wind energy online and creating jobs in rural America. One proposed transmission line would extend through Illinois into Western Indiana, near Sugar Creek.
Re-thinking the way the lines are sited would be a huge step toward building a clean energy future, and would also create thousands of rural jobs.
Fundamental Academic Standards
Your state is among more than 45 states and the District of Columbia that have adopted the Common Core State Standards and are now working to implement them in schools and districts. The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent set of learning goals in English language arts and mathematics. The Common Core State Standards ensure that all students, regardless of their backgrounds or where they live, are held to the same high expectations that will help prepare them for sucess in college or their career.
Local Home Security Company Reports Scam
In Elletsville, Indiana, local business Smithville Telecom, LLC was notified of an apparent home security scam by a Bloomington area customer. The customer reported receiving a phone call from an unknown person claiming his company had purchased the security portion of Smithville's business. The caller claimed it would be necessary to gain access to the woman's home to reprogram the security system.
Customers with questions are asked to call the Customer Contact Center at (812)-876-2211. Anyone with information that may help identify the perpetrators is asked to contact local authorities immediately.
Are You Dealing With A Difficult Child?
Researchers at Indiana University are studying the temperament and behavior of young children (aged between 1 1/2 to 4 years old). Some children are more difficult to handle than others. Is your child particularly stubborn, fearless, does not show affection, does not feel bad when doing something wrong? We would like parents to complete a brief questionnare and return it to us via mail using a pre-paid envelope. Some families may also be contacted for a home visit and a child care center visit. If you would like to share your experience, please email Dr. Natalie Fontaine at dcru@indiana.edu or call (812)-855-4285.
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City of Bloomington Volunteer Opportunities
If you are an IU or Ivy Tech student, consider gaining valuable experience in arts administration or event coordination with a practicum or internship through the 'USA International Harp Competiton'. The competition will take place July 10th to 20th and offers tailored projects for students to gain valuable experience in fund raising, marketing financial management or event coordination.
Southern Care Hospise is looking for volunteers to make friendly visits and provide caregiver reflief for their hospice patients, both in their homes and in nursing homes. They are also seeking volunteers to go into nursing homes and assisted living facilities to interact with patients - doing things like bingo, music therapy, board games, bubble therapy, puzzles, arts and crafts or pet therary. Volunteers must complete the Southern Care volunteer training program and have a current TB test. Southern care will do the test for free if you need it.
The Monroe County Humane Association is seeking individuals dedicated to the cause of animal welfare to join its board of directors, they are in particular need of accountants, special event planners, fundraisers and other movers and shakers! The minimum age is 18.
The Endwright Center
Programs, Classes and Fun! Ongoing every week:
Mondays 10:30 a.m. Nightingales Singing Group
Mondays 2:00 p.m. Fabric Arts
Tuesdays 1:30 p.m. Euchre
Tuesdays 2:30 p.m. Exercise to music
Wednesdays 2:00 p.m. Chess Group
Thursdays 1:00 p.m. Exercise to music
Everyday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Individual Fitness Programs
Additional Dates:
Bloomington Volunteer Network.
Through Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, volunteers deliver delicious, nutricious groceries once a week in a sustainable way, to folks who are home bound. The minimum age is 18.
The southern Indiana center for independent living is seeking volunteers to assist a client living on the near-west side who's elderly and nearly blind. She needs transportation to different places including the library and grocery store and assistance while there. The minimum age is 18.
The Hoosier Hills Food Bank takes the hunger out of poverty! Volunteers assist with sorting and preparing products, cleaning, donation pick-up and delivery to social service agencies, and large mailing. This is a perfect opportunity for groups who want to volunteer together. The minimum age is 18 unless with an adult.
You can Change someones life, log on to BloomingtonVolunteerNetwork.org or call Bet Savich 349-3472
Community Accessibility, Money Management
The Council for Community Accessibility is a volunteer group that advocates for the interests of people with disabilities and develops solutions for enhanced community accessibility. You can join this effort by participating in the 'Activities and Events Committee' to help with planning awards programs and other social and educational events.
The 'AARP' Foundation's Money Management Program prolongs independent living for people who are disabled or elderly and on limited incomes. The program is recruiting new volunteers to serve those who are waitlisted. Volunteers can participate as bill payers, helping clients pay their monthly bills and maintain their checking account registers. A time contribution of up to eight hours monthly, and a one-year commitment are requested.
Helping others. Put it on your "to-do" list. Log on to BloomingtonVolunteerNetwork.org or call Bet Savich at 349-3472.
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