Volunteer Opportunities From: Volunteer Center

Want to make a difference, earn volunteer hours, and build your resume — all while having fun? 

We’re looking for high school students who’d like to help out in our office with projects big and small.

You’ll get a chance to: 

What you'll do: 

What’s in it for you?

Bring your energy, ideas, and enthusiasm — we’ll provide the rest!

Volunteers of the United With Love Food Pantry assist neighbors with the selection of food products for their households. By providing a range of fresh fruit, vegetables, lean proteins, canned goods, and dairy products, our food pantry aims to alleviate the pressures of accessing healthy food for neighbors in Huntington County. Volunteers assist with the day-to-day activities of the pantry, ensuring a welcoming, well stocked, and hygienic shopping experience. Some Food Pantry volunteers also assist with the collection of food from local donation organizations. 

This particular opening is available on Thursdays from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. for a volunteer to serve weekly in this capacity.

Volunteers of the United With Love Food Pantry assist neighbors with the selection of food products for their households. By providing a range of fresh fruit, vegetables, lean proteins, canned goods, and dairy products, our food pantry aims to alleviate the pressures of accessing healthy food for neighbors in Huntington County. Volunteers assist with the day-to-day activities of the pantry, ensuring a welcoming, well stocked, and hygienic shopping experience. Some Food Pantry volunteers also assist with the collection of food from local donation organizations. 

This particular opening is available on Fridays from 9 am-1 pm for a volunteer to serve weekly in this capacity.

The United with Love mobile unit travels to Roanoke on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 5-6 pm for food appointments. Volunteer help is needed to load the truck with food in our food pantry, take the truck with food to our neighbors in Roanoke in the parking lot of Seminary United Methodist Church, 285 Seminary Street, and then bring any remaining items back to the food pantry in the truck. 

Volunteers of the United With Love Food Pantry mobile unit assist neighbors with the selection of food products for their households. By providing a range of fresh fruit, vegetables, lean proteins, canned goods, and dairy products, our food pantry aims to alleviate the pressures of accessing healthy food for neighbors in Huntington County.

This particular opening is available on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 4-6:30 pm for a volunteer to serve twice a month in this capacity.

We are in need of volunteers to decorate their cars in a family fun fashion at our Trunk or Treat.  Families are welcome to volunteer together.  It is always fun to serve as a family or community.  We will set up the cars in the grass field next to Shepherd of the City church.  The families will walk through the cars to collect candy or other kid safe goodies.  We have had groups passout socks and pj's as well.  The more volunteers we have, the more exciting the event will be.  

During this time we will also be hosting a health fair across the street at the Shepherd's Hand Community Outreach Center.  Families can pick up free diapers, have their blood pressure checked, and recieve their flu shots.  

Volunteers of the United With Love Food Pantry assist neighbors with the selection of food products for their households. By providing a range of fresh fruit, vegetables, lean proteins, canned goods, and dairy products, our food pantry aims to alleviate the pressures of accessing healthy food for neighbors in Huntington County. Volunteers assist with the day-to-day activities of the pantry; ensuring a welcoming, well stocked, and hygienic shopping experience. Some Food Pantry Volunteers also assist with the collection of food from local donation organizations. 

Our food pantry volunteers are asked to commit to serving weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly for 2-4 hours. Days and hours are flexible depending on the nature of the position and your availability.

Volunteer opportunities are available Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9:30 am - 5 pm and Wednesday and Friday 9:30 am - 1 pm.

If you’re ready to use your time and talents in a meaningful way, we’d love to hear from you!  Just call 260-203-5441 and ask for Denise West or shoot me an email at .  I’m looking forward to connecting with you soon!

October 6-10th, we will hold our Angel Tree sign ups!

We need volunteers for two shifts. The hours will be 9:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. You can sign up for as little as one shift OR sign up for all of them!

This volunteer opportunity consists of sitting down with clients and writing their children's sizes, ages, wishes, and general household information. Lunch will be provided each day, during the 1-hour shift change for all volunteers (from 12-1pm). To sign up, please fill out the Google form found here: https://forms.gle/19fjp54oKUU3mExy7

The Audio Reading Service's target audience is listeners of all ages who have visual, physical, learning, or language challenges to reading traditional print.  Articles are read and recorded in our studios.

We broadcasts the recorded readings of news and information from over 68 publications! 

Our current opportunities include:

• Current, up-to-date local news is our focus, and most important to our listeners! Read the Journal Gazette live, with a volunteer partner. We have two openings: on Monday mornings or Wednesday mornings. The time commitment: 8:00 am -11:00 am.• Lea “El Mexicano y Más”. Con el lema “el respeto al derecho ajeno es la paz”, en su periódico y sitio web, El Mexicano cubre noticias locales, nacionales y mundiales, e información para nuestra comunidad hispanohablante. El contenido es leído en tableta. Requisitos adicionales: Un compromiso semanal de una hora, Lunes - Viernes. Nosotros nos ajustaremos a su horario; leer y hablar tanto español como inglés fluidamente.

Read El Mexicano and more. With its newspaper and web presence motto of “The Respect of the Rights of Others is Peace,” El Mexicano covers local, national and world news and information for our Spanish speaking community. Content is read from a digital touchscreen tablet. Additional requirements: A weekly, one-hour commitment, Monday - Friday. We will work with your schedule. For this position, individuals must be fluent in reading and speaking both English and Spanish.

We enhance the lives of our listeners!

"One of the best features of your service for my mom is the human voice. She is 94, blind and lives alone… your readers are her companions."

“My mom listens to The Weekend program and often attends events she hears about that are going on in the Fort Wayne area.“

"The Audio Reading Service is my contact with the outside world, and I am very grateful to you!"

"Your Service is a wonderful thing. It makes such a difference in my husband's quality of life. He read The Atlantic for 50 years and know can hear the podcast. Please thank everyone who makes this possible.” 

If your skills and passions match our needs, we’d love to have you join our audio reading team of ACPL volunteers! An interview and audition are required.

Enjoy reading aloud, and empowering others? 

The Audio Reading Service broadcasts the live reading of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, seven days a week! 

Our target audience are listeners of all ages who have visual, physical, learning, or language challenges to reading traditional print.

Available Opportunity:

Read the Journal Gazette live. Current, up-to-date local news is our focus, and most important to our listeners! In this position you’ll read with a volunteer partner. Current openings: 

Monday mornings, 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Wednesday mornings, 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Enhance the quality of life for our listeners:

"Thank you so much for this service. My mom depends upon it for her daily news.”

"Your news keeps my dad in tune and aware of current events, his days would be empty without your reading service."

"My mom looks forward to listening to the radio each day.  Her life is better because she likes to be independent and she can get the news by just turning the radio on."

If your skills and passions match our needs, we’d love to have you join our audio reading team of ACPL volunteers! An interview and audition is required. 

Assist in organizing event decor including but not limited to linens, florals, center pieces, and other items stored in our warehouse location. Also, assist with packing, prepping, and pickup/returns of decor rental items. This could include lifting, folding linens, organizing, sorting, inventorying, etc. Work can be done in either The Gown Garden (From This Day Forward) or the warehouse. 

Be the eyes and ears of the 4 Mile/10K/Half Marathon course. Help direct the participants at critical points along the course so they don't get lost. Great opportunity to cheer the runners/walkers while ensuring their safety. Also must be able to help in responding to situations. (Exact locations to be assigned individually.)

Be the eyes and ears of the 4 Mile/10K/Half Marathon course. Help direct the participants at critical points along the course so they don't get lost. Great opportunity to cheer the runners/walkers while ensuring their safety. Also must be able to help in responding to situations. (Exact locations to be assigned individually.)

The Volunteer Center is looking for a volunteer to conduct searches using the National Sex Offenders Public Website as part of our volunteer screening process.

Necessary qualifications:

Interested volunteers will go through an interview process and background check.

We are a local chapter based in Northeast Indiana. We are a very active group and we want you to join our team! We have pillowcase sew days, fabric cutting events, Ironing and packaging cases days. These pillowcases are given to children in pediatric wings of hospitals. Some days we have enough people to do every station.  We appreciate everyone.  This month every station is needed. PLEASE bring your cutting mat, ruler and rotary cutter if you have one and plan to cut. I provide 2 cutting stations and 2 ironing stations.  

We need extra volunteers to iron, pin and package this month

We are a local chapter based in Northeast Indiana. We are a very active group and we would love for you to join our team! 

September is a special month for those involved with Ryan's Case for Smiles.  Chapters all over the USA and 2 chapters in Canada gather and sew a combined goal of 40,000 pillowcase during the month.  This goal reflects the average number of children who undergo cancer treatment in 1 calendar year. These pillowcases are given to children in pediatric wings of hospitals.

We appreciate everyone.  This month every station is needed. PLEASE bring your cutting mat, ruler and rotary cutter if you have one and plan to cut. I provide 2 cutting stations and 2 ironing stations.  

We need extra volunteers to pin, iron and package.  Children as young as 8 are encouraged to help with parental supervision.

Please bring your own lunch and closed drink, no red dye or raw onions.

Seed Collection at Eagle Marsh

Wednesday, September 17th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Eagle Marsh Gateway parking lot, 6801 Engle Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46804

Join us on another short hike to identify and collect seed heads of a few native plant species. Use these seeds to start your own native habitat in your backyard or help restore our preserves by growing plants with us.  Either way, our wild community wins! Please dress appropriately for the weather.  

We'll provide supplies and instruction.  This event will be canceled in the event of rain.  

Please respond to register. Walk-ins are always welcome!

As a volunteer, you and another individual will be caring for 2-4 children infant-10 years of age. This allows several of our women to have time to attend Bible Study every Tuesday evening. 

Make a real difference by helping.....

Elara Caring , a leading care provider in the Midwest, is looking for your administrative expertise that is willing to donate their time to assist team members in the Fort Wayne hospice branch. We have volunteer opportunities within the Elara Caring office to assist with weekly calls, mailings, filing, data entry and numerous other special projects. Weekdays, 8AM - 5PM are preferred. Typically we offer 1-2 hours per week for office staff. Although the hours per week can vary somewhat. For more information, please respond!

Do you LOVE thrifting or just want to be apart of something that is making a huge difference in our community? The Lighthouse Family Thrift Store is that place for you.

The Lighthouse is a Biblical based Residential program for men with life altering addiction or in crisis. 

Chris, Kevin, Daniel and Sam are all employed at Thrift Store. They are about to graduate the program and have made the decision to surrender their lives to Christ, walk away from destructive habits and start a new life. We are so proud of them. 

We are so grateful to our volunteers and are happy to give them 25% off their total purchase the day they volunteer.

Volunteers -
1.  Follow simple and easy directions
2.  Sort through clothing items, shoes, toys, linens, books, bric-a-brac and alot more...
3.  Assist with cleaning the store, sweeping, dusting, etc.
4.  Be able to life 2-20 lb items
5.  Enjoy a friendly, sober, safe environment all while sharing a smile with others

Join us in being the hands and feet of Jesus to our community!

This position will work alongside our Lead Volunteers, assisting in the store during business hours. Veterans and spouses will be shopping during this time. Various tasks that could be completed include: restocking clothing on shelves and hanging racks, putting clothing on hangers, folding clothing, sorting and stacking in our stockroom, receiving donated items, and identifying items that will go to our partner charities. 

Cleaning and general upkeep of the facility. 

This position is predominantly standing, some seated options are available. 

Max lifting 25 lbs

This position is located at our Processing Center on IN-930 not our Store on Calhoun St

This position will work alongside our Lead Volunteers to help process clothing donations. Some of the tasks to be completed are: sorting and separating clothing, folding clothing, placing items on hangers, filling storage totes, consolidating items to be donated to a partner charity, and general cleaning and upkeep of the building. 

Primarily standing, accommodations can be made for sitting. 

Max lifting 45 lbs

This position is located at our Processing Center on IN-930 not our Store on Calhoun St

There's nothing our residents love more than their bingo time! If you're interested in a 45 min -1 hour long volunteer activity where you bring joy to our wonderfully sassy residents, this is for you! The times and dates are flexible, as we play bingo at all times of the day throughout the week. 

We are looking for a volunteer to manage our supply room. This would include putting away patient supplies, helping keep the supply room organized, and also assisting with ordering supplies and inventory. 

We're on the lookout for talented and passionate wood shop volunteers to join our mission. Together, we’ll create beautiful, handcrafted furniture and wooden toys that will brighten up the lives of families in need.

Our wood shop is equipped with state-of-the-art tools and facilities, and we use them to build a variety of items, from cozy beds and stylish dressers to fun and educational toys. We don’t just make things for ourselves; we donate them to families through our furniture voucher program or sell them at affordable prices in our thrift store. This way, we can help families create a safe and welcoming home environment for everyone.

Volunteers in this role meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays mornings to work on carpentry projects and bond over shared interests. Whether you’re a seasoned woodworker or just starting, we’d love to have you!

If you have experience with woodworking, carpentry, or furniture making (professional or hobbyist level welcome), and you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love to have you on our team!

We're on the lookout for a caring and reliable volunteer to drive our box truck (no CDL needed) to pick up donated furniture and deliver essentials to folks and families getting support through our voucher program. This role helps make sure those who’re leaving tough situations have the basics they need to live safely and comfortably. And guess what? The donated furniture items will also help us raise more money to support local families with essentials like food, rent, and utilities!

Hey there! Are you looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back to your community? Look no further than the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store! We're on the hunt for volunteers who are passionate about helping others and making a positive impact.

As a volunteer at our thrift store, you’ll get to play a vital role in creating a welcoming shopping environment for our customers. You’ll be helping us stock, clean, and provide top-notch customer service. And guess what? The proceeds from our store directly support providing assistance to Neighbors in need throughout our community!

Volunteer hours are super flexible and can be anytime between 9:30 and 5:30 on Monday through Saturday. Plus, as a thank-you for your help, you’ll get store discounts! Can you beat that?

If you’re a friendly, positive person with good communication and interpersonal skills, and you’re comfortable with light physical activity (e.g., standing, lifting up to 25 lbs), then we’d love to have you on our team! Retail experience is helpful but not required. The minimum age of 18 is also a must.

So, if you’re looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back, stop by our thrift store and let’s make a difference together!

As a Food Pantry Volunteer, you will be a key player in making sure folks and families in our community have access to healthy food. You’ll help out with different tasks to keep the pantry running smoothly and make sure everyone feels welcome and respected.

We have 12 food pantry locations throughout Fort Wayne. Reach out to find out which one is closest to you!

Volunteering at the Food Pantry is a great way to make a difference in your community. You’ll learn new skills and gain valuable volunteer experience. You’ll also meet new people and be part of a compassionate team. Plus, you’ll earn volunteer hours for school, work, or community service.

Hey there! Volunteers are the unsung heroes behind the scenes at SVdP, making sure we can deliver resources to those in need. They’re like the superheroes of our mission!

You can choose your hours anytime between 9:30 and 5:30 on Monday through Saturday. And guess what? You will get store discounts as a thank-you for your help!

If you are a detail-oriented and organized person who’s comfortable with light physical activity, like standing, bending, and lifting (up to 25 lbs), you’re the perfect person for this job! You’ll also need to be able to work independently or as part of a team. This is a great chance to volunteer with your friends, a church group, or even a work team!

Volunteering at SVdP is a great way to help individuals and families in need, gain experience in logistics, organization, and inventory management, earn community service hours for school, work, or personal goals, join a community of caring and committed volunteers, and get to do some rewarding hands-on work.

So, if you’re looking for a way to make a difference and have some fun at the same time, come join our team!

Are you a skilled and enthusiastic carpenter looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity? Join our Carpenter’s Sons Ministry and make a positive impact on the lives of elderly and disabled individuals.

As a Carpenter’s Son, you will get to use your hands-on skills to build and repair structures that directly benefit these amazing people. Imagine helping them feel safer in their homes and making it easier for them to get in and out. It’s a truly rewarding experience!

Our Carpenter’s Sons get together on Tuesday mornings for coffee and fellowship, and then we head out to tackle various home repair projects around the community. And don’t worry if you’re not a seasoned carpenter. The Carpenter’s Sons are always happy to teach and mentor new volunteers, so you can learn and grow alongside experienced professionals.

If you have carpentry skills or experience (professional or hobbyist level is welcome), or if you’re just starting, we’d love to have you on board! Basic knowledge of tools, materials, and construction methods is a plus, but we’re open to learning from you.

Lifting materials and working on feet for extended periods is okay, as long as you have the strength and stamina. Attention to detail and a commitment to quality craftsmanship are essential. Following instructions and working independently or as part of a team is also important.

And the best part? You’ll get to use your talents to directly help those in need, gain satisfaction from hands-on community improvement, and develop and refine your carpentry skills. You’ll also network with other skilled volunteers and tradespeople, and earn community service or volunteer hours.

So, if you’re ready to make a difference and have some fun, join our Carpenter’s Sons Ministry today! We can’t wait to welcome you to our community.

We are on the lookout for compassionate and reliable volunteers to drive our state-of-the-art accessible van and provide safe, reliable transportation to community members in need. As an SVdP Care Van Driver, you’ll play a crucial role in helping clients access medical appointments and food pantries, improving their health and well-being. We provide transportation every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday throughout the year, except for major holidays.

If you meet these qualifications, we would love to hear from you!

We can’t wait to meet you!

Are you passionate about empowering young people with the skills they need to succeed in work and life? Join Junior Achievement as an In-School Volunteer and make a lasting impact in your community! As a JA volunteer, you’ll bring real-world knowledge into the classroom, delivering fun, hands-on lessons in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. JA provides all the training, materials, and support—you bring your enthusiasm and life experience.  You don’t need to be a teacher—just someone who wants to make a difference.

Standard Delivery In-School Volunteer:  These volunteers visit a class once a week to deliver the JA program. The number of visits vary depending on the grade level, usually 5-7 visits for 30-45 minutes each. Classes run from Pre-K through 12th grade. Training and materials are provided.

JA In A Day Event Volunteer:  These volunteers deliver the JA program, all sessions in one morning. The entire school has JA volunteers in every classroom. It is a one day only commitment for 4-5 hours. Dates are set up with the schools in advance. Training and materials are provided beforehand. 

Contact JA for openings at local schools. We are currently filling classes for the 2025-2026 school year!

Before their arrival at Lincoln Finance Park, students are prepared in the classroom to participate in a carefully designed simulation that closely resembles real-life budget planning. While visiting, each student will become an adult for the day. All students will be responsible for planning a monthly budget for themselves and their fictional families.  Volunteers will provide guidance to the students as they plan their budgets. Volunteers who offer to assist must participate in an on-site training 30 minutes prior to student arrival on the day of the simulation. This training provides volunteers with the opportunity to understand the in-class program as well as the on-site schedule and procedures. They will gain knowledge and experience about their role in assisting the students. We have volunteer openings for the 2025-2026 school year, contact JA for open dates. 

JA BizTown® combines in-class learning with a day-long visit to our simulated town. This popular learning experience allows elementary school students to operate banks, manage restaurants, write checks, and vote for mayor. Students are able to connect the dots between what they learn in school and the real world. Volunteering is a one day commitment that includes an on-site training one hour prior to student arrival. Each volunteer will then be assigned a business where they will assist a group of 4-10 students throughout their work tasks and responsibilities. Contact us about volunteer openings now for the 2025-2026 school year!

Gather your family, co-workers, neighbors, school, or church groups and join us in our Kindness Kitchen!  You will provide the ingredients, prepare, and serve a delicious meal for our families to enjoy.  Think comfort food - Chicken and Noodles, stew, or a taco bar.  What a wonderful way to team-build with your group and serve our families at the same time!  Please fill out our application to get started:    https://rmhc-neindiana.org/get-involved/kindness-kitchen/

Are you looking for an opportunity to brighten someone's day while having some fun? Bingo, you have found the right opportunity! 

Lutheran Life Villages is looking for someone to help call bingo twice a month for our Residential Living members. 

Lutheran Life Villages' mission statement is: As an expression Christ's love, we serve individuals and their caregivers with compassion and respect for independence, wellness, and spiritual life.

The John Chapman Kiwani's Club needs your help! Enjoy the Festival through volunteering!

Duties will include assembling orders onto trays and serving to customers. (No cooking required)

Period clothing will be provided. 

Recieve a free meal and parking in the Coliseum lot or Purdue lot will be reimbursed to you by the John Chapman Kiwani's Club.

We're looking for a nurturing Foster Grandma to bring warmth and gentle care into the lives of our littlest ones! Your role volunteering with babies would include: reading picture books, singing soft lullabies to soothe and comfort, gently rocking babies, making music and sharing joyful sounds, using simple words to build early vocabulary to support infant development, and bonding with infants who need extra love. This is a special opportunity to be a meaningful part of a child’s earliest memories!

We’re looking for a Foster Grandparent to join our toddler team — someone who believes in the magic of pretend and has a big heart and playful spirit! Your role would include: Playing pretend and bringing imagination to life, encouraging basic social skills like sharing and taking turns, using rich and descriptive language to grow little vocabularies, and snuggling up to read books together. If you believe that every toddler needs a little extra love, attention, and encouragement, then this is the volunteer opportunity for you!

Volunteer at a Fort Wayne Community or East Allen County school near you! This is your opportunity to mentor and tutor children ages kindergarten through third grade. Choose to focus on strengthening students' literacy skills 1:1, or helping children in a classroom environment. After passing your required background checks, we will invite you to a 5-day orientation to prepare you for your mentoring experience.

We’re looking for a passionate and knowledgeable gardener to take the lead in planning and maintaining our garden spaces. This role is ideal for someone interested in leading a fruit and vegetable garden, but some flower planting and planning can also be incorporated. The Lead Gardener will decide what to plant, where, and when, and will create a seasonal care schedule that outlines tasks like watering, weeding, pruning, and harvesting. Once a plan is in place, additional volunteers will be recruited to help carry it out, with the Lead Gardener providing guidance and support. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys both the creative and practical sides of gardening and wants to help our garden thrive year-round. 

**We understand it may be late in the season for much planting, but we’re open to any remaining seasonal tasks and welcome planning ahead for next year’s garden.

Imagine trading days—or even weeks or months—of hospital food and vending machines for a delicious, home-cooked meal. That’s the impact you can make as a meal volunteer at Hope’s Harbor!

Whether you come as a family or with friends, coworkers, classmates, or teammates, preparing a meal for our guests is a meaningful and rewarding experience. You can choose to make breakfast, lunch, or dinner, either in our beautiful gourmet kitchen or by bringing food from a commercial kitchen or restaurant.

Our pantry is fully stocked, and you’re welcome to use any available items to help prepare your meal. Volunteers typically cook for 10–15 people at our Lutheran location and 6–8 people at our Dupont location. While we don’t require you to accommodate specific dietary needs, guests are always welcome to prepare something else from the pantry if needed.

Lutheran Meal Preparation / Drop off times – Please arrive between the hours below to begin preparing the meal or to drop it off. You are able to stay after staff hours to enjoy the meal with the families and clean up:
Mon-Fri 9am-4:00pm    /    Sat-Sun 12:30pm-4:30pm

Dupont Meal Preparation / Drop off times – Please arrive between the hours below to begin preparing the meal or to drop it off. You are able to stay after staff hours to enjoy the meal with the families and clean up:
Mon-Fri: 12:30pm-6:30pm / Sat-Sun: 12:30pm-4:30pm

Join our Gift Shop Team and make a difference in the lives of critically ill children and their families !

Task Overview

Running Front End of Gift Shop:

Incentives:

25% off as a Volunteer Discount, to use in Gift Shop.

$8.00 off any cafeteria purchase each shift worked.

Recognition at end of year through Lutheran Hospital.  Can receive different prizes depending on hours volunteered.

Making a difference to families staying at the Hope's Harbor!  

Assist with washing, drying and folding rented linens. Linens can be washed onsite at The Gown Garden  They can also be taken home to be washed and returned. Totes are available to be used.

Assist as needed with special events, fundraisers, events taking place in our garden venue, helping in our warehouse, assisting at The Gown Garden, and wherever help is needed.  We are flexible with volunteers hours. Lots of opportunities to match your skills.

At the Gown Garden, assist customers in finding affordable formal wear, semi-formal wear, jewelry, shoes and other items. Assist brides with trying on gowns and finding accessories. Assist with basic shop maintenance. Assist with incoming donations and helping as needed with special events throughout the year. 

Girls on the Run Northeast Indiana is looking for volunteers for its end of season final 5K celebration.  The event will take place on Sunday November 23rd at Shoaff Park in Fort Wayne, IN.  The festivities begin at 1:00pm with the 5K kicking off at 3:00pm. 

We are looking for individuals to help with set up, clean up, managing the water station, and placing medals on finishers.  We also need volunteers to staff our pre-5K activities including happy hair, bling your bib, friendship bracelets, and inspiration station.  All materials will be provided for you.

Arrival time and hours of service will depend on role.  Please visit www.gotr-neig.org/volunteer for more information or sign up using our 5K volunteer application.  

Power House is a Christian youth center in New Haven that offers after school programming for 7th-12th grade students.  We offer a healthy snack, homework help, life skills classes, free time for the youth, and then provide dinner for the students every night.  Volunteers would engage with students, having conversations with them, and engage in the activities that are taking place.  We are searching for volunteers that would be able to commit to 1 afternoon a week, or every other week.

The volunteer process is fairly simple.  There is a short application, and 2 hour training for new volunteers.  Since we work directly with youth, there is a background check that will be completed as well. 

The hours of our programming are:

Monday 3:00 - 6:00 PM

Tuesday 3:00 - 6:00 PM

Wednesday 2:30 - 5:30 PM

Thursday 3:00 - 6:00 PM

Friday 3:00 - 5:30 PM

Make a Difference — Join Our Special Projects Volunteer Team!  

Do you have a heart for helping and a little extra time to share? 
We’re looking for enthusiastic, dependable volunteers to join our Special Projects Team — a group of caring people who step in to bring joy, comfort, and connection to those we serve. 

As a Special Projects Volunteer, you might: 
    Help assemble care packages or seasonal gift bags 
    Assist with event set-up or activities 
    Deliver smiles with flowers, cards, or small gifts 
    Support creative projects that brighten someone’s day 

Whether you can give a few hours once in a while or on a regular basis, your contribution will make a lasting impact. We’ll match you with projects that fit your schedule and interests. 

Flexible opportunities — you choose when you help! 
No experience needed — just kindness and a willingness to pitch in. 

If you’re ready to be part of something meaningful, respond today! 

Wednesday evenings (the second and fourth each month), Journey Beside Mothers hosts events for moms to attend. Our Great Moms Club is open to any mom and childcare is needed for preschool aged children while we offer the moms community, enrichment and support. The childcare will be from 5:50 - 7:30. A light meal will be provided. A background check is required. We welcome ages 16+ to volunteer. 

We are looking for someone who would like to serve the ladies in our community by painting their nails on Sunday afternoons! We never miss nail day, and with our growing community, we are running out of hands-pun intended! You do not have to be a professional or a perfectionist, our ladies will just be happy that their nails are being done! If this is something you would be interested in, please respond!

The time of day currently is 2pm, but times on Sundays and Saturdays are flexible. 

We are in need of food pantry help!

Each Monday (12:00-3:00), Tuesday (9:00-12:00) and Thursday (12:00-3:00), we operate a food pantry. We have seen a major increase in families coming through our doors. We are in need of people to help us distribute to families. You can volunteer for as many or as little hours as you'd like. You can bring your group or even volunteer alone. This process consists of walking customers through our pantry with a shopping cart and helping them make choices.  We'd love to know ahead of time however, if you're in the area, stop in and we'll put you to work :)

Repair formal and semi-formal dresses as needed. Repairing of items could include zippers, button, and hems. Dresses can be picked up at The Gown Garden and taken home to be mended. 

We welcome your assistance in keeping our Saturday weekly YLNI Summer Farmer's Market running smoothly and looking good! Volunteers would help wipe down tables, check on and empty trash cans, offer water to our musicians and supporting police officers. We hope to continue each Saturday outside through the end of October so dress according for the weather. It's a great way to be outdoors with community and find some great goodies along the way! Suggested parking next to Cottage Flowers. 

Do you enjoy working outdoors? Our nonprofit learning center (located in northwest Fort Wayne) is in need of a regular (weekly or biweekly) visit from a plant-loving volunteer.  We’re looking for someone from April through October who has experience with pruning, light weeding, and giving advice on keeping our outdoor environment looking its best.  Garden tools & supplies provided onsite. Call 637-0144 to set up a quick visit to tour our grounds and learn more about how we help kids learn to their potential!

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Time Shifts: 3:00PM-5:00PM, 4:45PM-6:45PM, or 6:30PM-8:30PM

Who:This is a public facing volunteer opportunity.  We are seeking gregarious individuals that are community minded and like to interface with lots of people.

What: You will assist with the Adult Passport redemption.  All adults who complete the passport requirements for Fright Night will get a prize.  You will determine if they reached the criteria and then hand out the prize.  You will also provide general event info.

Where: 1 Table near the TinCaps Stadium and 1 Table at The Landing

Additional Details: We will provide a table, chairs, and a tent, in an outdoor setting.  You will receive an event t-shirt and snacks.

Enjoy reading aloud, and empowering others?

The Audio Reading Service broadcasts the recorded readings of news and information from over 85 various publications such as Fort Wayne Business News, Prevention, People, The Advocate, Consumer Reports, and The New Yorker.

Our target audience is listeners of all ages who have visual, physical, learning, or language challenges to reading traditional print.

Lea “El Mexicano y Más”. Con el lema “el respeto al derecho ajeno es la paz”, en su periódico y sitio web, El Mexicano cubre noticias locales, nacionales y mundiales, e información para nuestra comunidad hispanohablante. El contenido es leído en papel y en tableta. Requisitos adicionales: Un compromiso semanal de una hora, Lunes - Viernes. Nosotros nos ajustaremos a su horario; leer y hablar tanto español como inglés fluidamente.

Read El Mexicano. With its newspaper and web presence motto of “The Respect of the Rights of Others is Peace,” El Mexicano covers local, national and world news and information for our Spanish speaking community. Content is read from hardcopy and tablet. Additional requirements: A weekly, one-hour commitment, Monday - Friday. We will work with your schedule; fluent in reading and speaking both Spanish and English. For this position, individuals must be fluent in reading and speaking both English and Spanish.

We enhance the quality of life of our listeners:

"One of the best features of your service for my mom is the human voice. She is 94, blind and lives alone… your readers are her companions."

“My mom listens to The Weekend program and often attends events she hears about that are going on in the Fort Wayne area.“

"Audio Services is my contact with the outside world, and I am very grateful to you!"

Since our purpose is to read news and information  to our listening customers, content is delivered in a conversational manner, without dramatic flair, bias, or any side comments. Being a good reader with a quality voice is important. 

If your skills and passions match our needs, we’d love to have you join our audio reading team of ACPL volunteers! An interview and audition are required.

Spread awareness of the organization throughout the community. Network with resources and share/speak about our mission with churches, non-profit organizations in and around Allen County and at events. Help distribute information about From This Day Forward and the Gown Garden. 

Join our volunteer team and make a difference in the lives of young learners in grades K-3! Help students reach grade-level reading through Project Reads, a one-hour after-school program. 

We have 16 school locations across Allen County. Tutors are paired with one elementary student at a designated school for the entire school year. We provide:
✅ Comprehensive training
✅ All necessary materials
✅ On-site support staff

As a volunteer, you’ll help students build confidence, spark a love for reading, and set a strong foundation for academic success—all on a schedule that works for you.

For more information about our program, please respond or call Nikki at 260-423-0008.

We’re seeking caring and dependable volunteers to serve as One-on-One Tutors for adult learners working to strengthen their reading and writing skills. No teaching experience is necessary—we provide all the training and ongoing support you’ll need.

What You’ll Do:

Ideal Volunteer Qualities:

Commitment: Flexible two hours a week for at least six months—but the impact can last a lifetime.

Interested? Contact Nikki at The Literacy Alliance to learn more and apply. 

We are in need of a volunteer who can help with scanning, filing and calling patients to remind them of their appointments. If you can speak Spanish that is an added bonus! Hours are flexible, Monday through Friday, either morning or afternoon, 3-4 hour shifts. 

The Family Lounge volunteer will help to register first-time visitors, answer questions families have about Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Indiana, stock snacks and donated items, and provide access to the courtyard. 

Once you have responded, I will email you with the link to our application.

Once you have completed an application, a member of our team will reach out to schedule an in-person interview. 

Days volunteers are needed include Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Our annual Coats for Kids runs November/December. All year round our volunteers knit/crochet hats and scarves to accompany the over 8,000 coats we hand out to children in need. We have donated yarn at our office that can be picked up for use with this project. Keep those hands busy while watching tv and keeping your social distance! We also accept baby blankets and lap blankets. 

Join us the first Thursday of each month (except September) at 10 am at our office, 3401 Lake Avenue, Suite 4 for fellowship with other knitters/crocheters! Bring a project to work on. Weather notes: if FWCS are closed there will be no group meeting. 

Heart to Heart Hospice is looking for a volunteer to come into our office and assist with cleaning. This would include helping clean our kitchenette, tables and floors, vacuuming, taking out the trash, and dusting. If you enjoy cleaning, this is the volunteer opportunity for you! Heart to Heart would love to have you join our team!

I’d love to hear from you!  Feel free to reach out to me Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.  Just call 260-203-5441 and ask for Denise West or shoot me an email at dwest1@htohh.com.  I’m looking forward to connecting with you soon!

At home or with your group.

Sew cases to donate 

case bodies 27" x width of fabric and cuffs are 9" x width of fabric. If you have 25" for the body just adjust your cuff to 11".

drop off sites: 

2024 has been an awesome year thanks to each and every stitch and donation.  Every time you share why you have a cart full of fabric brings another closer to joining us in making children smile.

Thank you!

Resource & Referral Volunteer

Location: Catholic Charities Office; 915 S. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Schedule: Flexible, 4 hours/week

Commitment: 4 hours/week for 3 months or more

Volunteer Position Description: We are seeking compassionate and reliable volunteers to help empower individuals and families by providing support in accessing assistance and building self-sufficiency. Volunteers will assist with appointment coordination, gathering information, and providing resources.

Key Responsibilities

·      Interact with clients over the phone, email, and in person.

·      Gather basic information from client about their situation.

Qualifications

Training & Support Provided

Additional Note: Minimum of 4 hours per week during standard office hours. We ask volunteers to keep a consistent weekly schedule whenever possible.

Want to provide meals to families in need in northeast Indiana from your home kitchen? Lasagna Love is a perfect fit! 

You do not need to be a professional chef - just someone who loves to cook and share kindness. 

Volunteering is flexible and easy and you can make a difference from where you live! You choose how many times you want to cook (monthly, bi-weekly, etc.), for how many families, and how far you want to travel - your hometown or further. 

Never cooked a lasagna before? We have a kind group of volunteers who will support you and share their recipes. 

As a Lasagna Love Chef, you will cook and deliver a lasagna entrée to your matched family on a mutually agreeable date and time. You can also offer another option in lieu of lasagna so the family can choose but that’s up to you. 

There is a Lasagna Love volunteer website portal with many resources including training videos, recipes, delivery notices, and so much more.  The portal is how you find out information about your "match" so you have control over the timing of your delivery. Once you sign up, you will receive an email with simple instructions.

Our mission is simple: feed families, spread kindness, and strengthen communities.

Join us to share kindness and support your community!

Ronald McDonald House volunteers keep our program running smoothly 365 days a year. A volunteer is often the first face a family sees when they arrive. Volunteers keep the Ronald McDonald House tidy and welcoming, and assist guests through their stay. 

Once you have responded, I will email you with the link to our application.

Once you have completed an application, I will reach out to schedule an in-person interview. 

Thank you for your interest!  I hope to hear from you soon!

Ronald McDonald House volunteers keep our program running smoothly 365 days a year. A volunteer is often the first face a family sees when they arrive. Volunteers keep Ronald McDonald House tidy and welcoming, and assist guests at check in and through their stay. 

We are currently looking for volunteers for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, or Saturday evenings from 6 - 9 p.m.

Once you have responded, I will email you with the link to our application.

Once you have completed an application, a member of our team will reach out to schedule an in-person interview. 

Meet and assist families with babies and young children at A Baby's Closet (ABC).  As a volunteer at ABC, you will greet families and provide customer service to our clients.  Volunteers should possess a cooperative, loving attitude and be able to work closely with staff, other volunteers, and customers.  You may choose to volunteer weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly. Volunteers must first meet with the ABC Director or the Volunteer Coordinator before volunteering. (How does ABC work? ABC provides essential baby items to mothers and fathers who receive education about nutrition, parenting, and prenatal care.  Coupons are received from service providers to be used for items at ABC.)

The Needs Closet Organizer will assist with the regular upkeep of our residential needs, clothing, and/or linen closets. Responsibilities may be shared among more than one volunteer. 

The Needs Closet Organizer must demonstrate a commitment to serving YWCA NEIN’s clients and upholding the YWCA mission.

This is an on-site volunteer position.

Roles & Duties:

Organizing and arranging items in residential supply closets

Receive and put away donations for the supply closets

Cleaning out and discarding unusable items

Keeping detailed inventory to send to staff

Communicating supply needs to staff

Responsible for following all established policies and procedures

Abide by the YWCA Northeast Indiana Code of Conduct, Non-Interference Policy

Maintain client and staff confidentiality

Other duties as assigned

*All YWCA Northeast Indiana volunteer positions require at least a 3 month commitment*

The Empowerment Boutique Coordinator will be responsible for the regular upkeep of the Empowerment Boutique, which contains the gifts and other small items that clients can earn as a part of our Environment Empowerment Program.

The Empowerment Boutique Coordinator must demonstrate a commitment to serving YWCA NEIN’s clients and upholding the YWCA mission.

This is an on-site volunteer position. Lifting of heavy boxes may be required.

Roles & Duties:

Organizing and arranging items in the boutique

Cleaning out and discarding unusable items

Keeping detailed inventory

Communicating boutique needs to staff

Responsible for following all established policies and procedures

Abide by the YWCA Northeast Indiana Code of Conduct, Non-Interference Policy

Maintain client and staff confidentiality

Other duties as assigned

*All YWCA Northeast Indiana volunteer positions require at least a 3 month commitment*

Volunteers that are Veterans visit hospice patients that are also Veterans. Patient's may live in an Extended Care Facility, community hospital, or in personal residence. Volunteers may choose to visit patients in Columbia City, Fort Wayne, Huntington, Wabash, Auburn, Angola, Kendallville, LaGrange and the surrounding communities in Northeast Indiana. Volunteers provide companionship to patients or their caregivers, sit with a patient so the caregiver can leave home for a short time and assist with pinning ceremonies to honor veterans.

Requirements: Orientation & training through Parkview Hospice, willing to complete background check, 18 years or older, complete occupational health requirements, and provide necessary documentation required for program. 

Volunteers that are Veterans visit hospice patients that are also Veterans. Patient's may live in an Extended Care Facility, community hospital, or in personal residence. Volunteers may choose to visit patients in Columbia City, Fort Wayne, Huntington, Wabash, Auburn, Angola, Kendallville, LaGrange and the surrounding communities in Northeast Indiana. Volunteers provide companionship to patients or their caregivers, sit with a patient so the caregiver can leave home for a short time and assist with pinning ceremonies to honor veterans.

Requirements: Orientation & training through Parkview Hospice, willing to complete background check, 18 years or older, complete occupational health requirements, and provide necessary documentation required for program. 

Volunteers that are Veterans visit hospice patients that are also Veterans. Patient's may live in an Extended Care Facility, community hospital, or in personal residence. Volunteers may choose to visit patients in Columbia City, Fort Wayne, Huntington, Wabash, Auburn, Angola, Kendallville, LaGrange and the surrounding communities in Northeast Indiana. Volunteers provide companionship to patients or their caregivers, sit with a patient so the caregiver can leave home for a short time and assist with pinning ceremonies to honor veterans.

Requirements: Orientation & training through Parkview Hospice, willing to complete background check, 18 years or older, complete occupational health requirements, and provide necessary documentation required for program. 

Hospice Volunteers may visit patients, provide temporary relief, and support grieving caregivers. Patients may be visited at their home, a facility, or the Supportive Care Unit at Randallia hospital. Tasks may include talking, reading, listening and providing emotional support to the hospice patient and family. Volunteers with special interests may record videos of patients sharing their life stories, entertain a patient by playing a musical instrument, do yard work, light house cleaning, put up holiday decorations or have a license or certificate to provide special care to patients. Vigil Volunteers visit patients that are nearing death.

Volunteers may choose to visit patients in Columbia City, Fort Wayne, Huntington, Wabash, Auburn, Angola, Kendallville, LaGrange and the surrounding communities in Northeast Indiana.

Requirements: Orientation & training through Parkview Hospice, willing to complete background check, 18 years or older, complete occupational health requirements, and provide necessary documentation required for program. 

Hospice Volunteers may visit patients, provide temporary relief, and support grieving caregivers. Patients may be visited at their home, a facility, or the Supportive Care Unit at Randallia hospital. Tasks may include talking, reading, listening and providing emotional support to the hospice patient and family. Volunteers with special interests may record videos of patients sharing their life stories, entertain a patient by playing a musical instrument, do yard work, light house cleaning, put up holiday decorations or have a license or certificate to provide special care to patients. Vigil Volunteers visit patients that are nearing death.

Volunteers may choose to visit patients in Columbia City, Fort Wayne, Huntington, Wabash, Auburn, Angola, Kendallville, LaGrange and the surrounding communities in Northeast Indiana.

Requirements: Orientation & training through Parkview Hospice, willing to complete background check, 18 years or older, complete occupational health requirements, and provide necessary documentation required for program. 

Hospice Volunteers may visit patients, provide temporary relief, and support grieving caregivers. Patients may be visited at their home, a facility, or the Supportive Care Unit at Randallia hospital. Tasks may include talking, reading, listening and providing emotional support to the hospice patient and family. Volunteers with special interests may record videos of patients sharing their life stories, entertain a patient by playing a musical instrument, do yard work, light house cleaning, put up holiday decorations or have a license or certificate to provide special care to patients. Vigil Volunteers visit patients that are nearing death.

Volunteers may choose to visit patients in Columbia City, Fort Wayne, Huntington, Wabash, Auburn, Angola, Kendallville, LaGrange and the surrounding communities in Northeast Indiana.

Requirements: Orientation & training through Parkview Hospice, willing to complete background check, 18 years or older, complete occupational health requirements, and provide necessary documentation required for program. 

Volunteers with certified therapy pets are needed to visit Hospice patients at Extended Care Facilities, community hospitals, or personal residences. Volunteers may choose to visit patients in Columbia City, Fort Wayne, Huntington, Kendallville, LaGrange and the surrounding communities in Northeast Indiana.

Requirements: Orientation & training through Parkview Hospice, willing to complete background check, 18 years or older, complete occupational health requirements, and provide necessary documentation required for program. 

Volunteers with certified therapy pets are needed to visit Hospice patients at Extended Care Facilities, community hospitals, or personal residences. Volunteers may choose to visit patients in Columbia City, Fort Wayne, Huntington, Kendallville, LaGrange and the surrounding communities in Northeast Indiana.

Requirements: Orientation & training through Parkview Hospice, willing to complete background check, 18 years or older, complete occupational health requirements, and provide necessary documentation required for program. 

Volunteers with certified therapy pets are needed to visit Hospice patients at Extended Care Facilities, community hospitals, or personal residences. Volunteers may choose to visit patients in Columbia City, Fort Wayne, Huntington, Kendallville, LaGrange and the surrounding communities in Northeast Indiana.

Requirements: Orientation & training through Parkview Hospice, willing to complete background check, 18 years or older, complete occupational health requirements, and provide necessary documentation required for program. 

Parkview Hospice Helpers assist with a variety of tasks. Helpers may sew, knit or crochet items for patients and families such as gowns, stuffed bears, lap throws, shawls, washable bed pads and walker bags. Helpers do not see patients or confidential information, so they are not required to attend any training. 

Parkview Hospice Helpers assist with a variety of tasks. Helpers may sew, knit or crochet items for patients and families such as gowns, stuffed bears, lap throws, shawls, washable bed pads and walker bags. Helpers do not see patients or confidential information, so they are not required to attend any training. 

Parkview Hospice Helpers assist with a variety of tasks. Helpers may sew, knit or crochet items for patients and families such as gowns, stuffed bears, lap throws, shawls, washable bed pads and walker bags. Helpers do not see patients or confidential information, so they are not required to attend any training. 

Parkview Hospice Helpers assist with a variety of tasks. Helpers may sew, knit or crochet items for patients and families such as gowns, stuffed bears, lap throws, shawls, washable bed pads and walker bags. Helpers do not see patients or confidential information, so they are not required to attend any training. 

Administrative volunteers will assist the care team with general office duties associated with special projects, mailings, filing, organizing, creating hospice admission binders/folders, phones and events. Opportunities are offered at the Huntington office. Some work may be done at volunteer homes.

Requirements: Orientation & training through Parkview Hospice, willing to complete background check, 18 years or older, complete occupational health requirements, and provide necessary documentation required for program. 

Elara Caring, one of the nation's largest providers of home-based care, is looking for compassionate volunteers willing to donate their time to provide exceptional end-of-life care to local hospice patients and their families .

Volunteers are needed to visit with patients and engage them in activities such as playing music, singing, working on a craft project, sharing a special moment or simply providing companionship through listening, talking or holding a hand. Volunteers can sometimes provide respite care visits, allowing family members to take a much-needed break.

Hours are very flexible, weekdays, evenings or weekends. Typically, we ask that you visit your assigned patient 1-2 hours per week. Opportunities are available in Allen, Huntington, Wells, and Whitley Counties. For more information, please respond. 

Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Home visits occur near Park Center in the State/Crescent area

Schedule: Flexible, 2 hours/week

Commitment: 2 hours/week for 3 months or more

Volunteer Position Description: We are seeking compassionate and reliable volunteers to assist Case Managers as Volunteer Home Visit Assistants. In this role, you will accompany Case Managers to clients’ homes to provide emotional support, observe and report on client well-being, and help connect individuals with services and resources. This position plays a vital role in promoting stability and self-sufficiency for vulnerable populations in our community.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Visit a multi-unit home with a Catholic Charities Case Manager to check in on clients

·         Observe and report on clients’ physical, emotional, and environmental conditions

·         Support Case Managers by helping gather client updates or documentation

·         Help identify unmet needs and refer clients to appropriate services

·         Provide encouragement and help clients feel valued and heard

·         Follow all safety, confidentiality, and reporting protocols

·         Complete hands-on training with a Catholic Charities Case Manager

·         Track volunteer hours

Qualifications:

·         Volunteer is comfortable entering client homes with a Case Manager

·         Volunteer has reliable transportation to and from volunteering location

·         Volunteer is reliable and on time

·         Volunteer will undergo background checks

·         Preferred volunteer has experience working with low income or homeless populations

·         Preferred volunteer has personal experience of poverty, homelessness, or related experience

Additional Notes: We are looking for a volunteer to commit to approximately 2 hours a week for 3 months or more. If the volunteer is a good fit and would like to continue, the commitment can extend beyond 3 months. Scheduling is flexible based on client, Case Manager, and volunteer availability. The volunteer is responsible for their own transportation to and from the location(s) of service.

The Wellspring Shoppe is a clothing boutique that supplies free clothing to over 2,500 individuals a year. We receive donations year-round and need help sorting and stocking our boutique and also helping with clients as they shop in our boutique.  This is a great opportunity for anyone that loves organizing, fashion and customer service! 

The Shoppe hours are Mondays from 10:00am-2:00pm, Tuesdays from 2:30-6:00pm, Thursdays from 10:00am-2:00pm, and the second Saturday of each month from 9:00am-1:00pm.  You can help for just an hour or two, or for the whole 4 hours.  You can volunteer as much or little as you would like to.

We look forward to connecting with you!

Our healthy nutrition program is designed for clients to get fresh produce weekly by either attending a class or participating in the Food Bank or Clothing Shoppe. We need help bagging up the individual bags on Tuesdays from 9 - 11 am. We also sometimes have a need for our Registered Dietician to have an assistant during her various classes.

We would like the opportunity to talk with you!

Our mobile food pantry (Wellspring on Wheels) serves every Tues/Thurs/Fri from 10am-12pm at pre selected sites around the county. 

We are looking for kind and compassionate people to help serve the food insecure. Volunteers will help bag food for clients and help with set- up and tear down of the mobile food pantry. 

We feed over 200 families every month in our mobile food pantry and distributed over 50,000 pounds of food in 2023!

Assisting full-time Administrative Assistant which includes:

Greets anyone who enters the building. answer phones, transfer calls, answer questions, give directions, various tasking and manage the flow of traffic in the office!

Volunteers will need to complete a volunteer application and have background checks conducted at Wellspring's expense. 

Any family in Allen County struggling with food insecurity is welcome to visit our food bank once every 30 days.  Each family can choose their food and will receive a choice of meat, fresh fruits and vegetables when available. 

We are looking for kind and compassionate people to help serve at our food bank Monday-Friday. Volunteers may assist with the completion of an intake with a client, gather food and hygiene items for them, and place order on table for them to take.

We serve 300-400+ families each month and are always looking for more help!

PS: Volunteers will need to have background checks conducted at Wellspring's expense. 

Our after-school program is looking for friendly individuals who can assist 1st-8th grade participants with homework, reading and/or educational games during scheduled homework time, 3:30-4:30pm Monday-Thursday during the academic school year. You may volunteer one day a week, two, three or all four! Volunteers may work one-on-one with children or may work with a small group depending on attendance numbers. This is a great opportunity for former educators or individuals who enjoy working with youth.

All volunteers will need to complete an application & have a background check conducted at Wellspring's expense. 

Thank you so much for your interest!

Mentor a child in your community today! With Big Brothers Big Sisters, a community-based Big Couple which involves two adult volunteers in a committed relationship that are typically spouses or long-term partners. This program requires interested participants to undergo an interview with our trained staff so we can get to know you and match you with the best youth! You will be matched based on shared histories and common interests. Once matched, you will meet with your "little' twice a month, doing whatever it is you enjoy doing together. This can include going out to eat, going to the park, playing sports, arts and crafts, gardening, games, and more. Mentorship is a powerful, proven way to help young people stay on a positive path—reducing the likelihood of risky behaviors like drug use and involvement in the justice system. It also builds self-confidence and encourages stronger, healthier relationships. We have hundreds of children on our waitlist right now hoping to be matched!

Click "Respond" for a BBBS team member to contact you!

Mentor a child in your community today! With Big Brothers Big Sisters, a community based volunteer fosters a mentoring friendship with an area at risk youth in the hopes of helping that child reach their full potential. This program requires interested participants to undergo an interview with our trained staff so we can get to know you and match you with the best youth! You will be matched based on shared histories and common interests. Once matched, you will meet with your "little' twice a month, doing whatever it is you enjoy doing together. This can include going out to eat, going to the park, playing sports, arts and crafts, gardening, games, and more. Mentorship is a powerful, proven way to help young people stay on a positive path—reducing the likelihood of risky behaviors like drug use and involvement in the justice system. It also builds self-confidence and encourages stronger, healthier relationships. We have hundreds of children on our waitlist right now hoping to be matched!

Click "Respond" for a BBBS to contact you!

Mentor a child in your community today! With Big Brothers Big Sisters, a community-based Big Couple which involves two adult volunteers in a committed relationship that are typically spouses or long-term partners. This program requires interested participants to undergo an interview with our trained staff so we can get to know you and match you with the best youth! You will be matched based on shared histories and common interests. Once matched, you will meet with your "little' twice a month, doing whatever it is you enjoy doing together. This can include going out to eat, going to the park, playing sports, arts and crafts, gardening, games, and more. Mentorship is a powerful, proven way to help young people stay on a positive path—reducing the likelihood of risky behaviors like drug use and involvement in the justice system. It also builds self-confidence and encourages stronger, healthier relationships. We have hundreds of children on our waitlist right now hoping to be matched!

Click "Respond" for a BBBS team member to contact you!