Volunteer Opportunities From: Volunteer Center

ARE YOU COMPASSIONATE? CARING?  We would love to have you build a connection with others.

                                                    Volunteer close to home! 

Are you a caring and compassionate person? Do you like to visit with others? We NEED YOU! Our patients look forward to someone visiting with them. You can eat a meal together, read to them, watch tv, talk, play games, do crafts and more! Spending time with them and connecting.  VOLUNTEER IN: Allen County, Adams County, Huntington County, Wells County, Whitley County.  Email Amy with any questions!

Our volunteers are offered free training and will receive a TB test prior to their initial visit. Training schedule is based upon each volunteer's availability and is flexible. 

Volunteer with ProMedica Hospice. You can volunteer in a variety of ways. We will find you patients to visit, near where you live!

Friendly Visits: Visit with a patient typically for about an hour. Play games, play cards, listen to music, watch tv or movies, talk and more. Share your talents and time with someone who would truly appreciate it.

Caregiver Relief: Help families that are taking care of someone they love. Give them a much needed break and spend time with their loved one. Typically about 2-4 hours.

Vigil Relief: Help us fulfill our philosophy that a patient should never die alone or feel alone when they die. Sit with a patient so they are not alone.

Please reach out if you have any questions or would like to learn more about connecting with our amazing patients.

Feel free to email Amy at amy.kleinrichert@promedica.org

Volunteer with ProMedica Hospice. You can volunteer in a variety of ways. We will find you patients to visit, near where you live!

Friendly Visits: Visit with a patient typically for about an hour. Play games, play cards, listen to music, watch tv or movies, talk and more. Share your talents and time with someone who would truly appreciate it.

Caregiver Relief: Help families that are taking care of someone they love. Give them a much needed break and spend time with their loved one. Typically about 2-4 hours.

Vigil Relief: Help us fulfill our philosophy that a patient should never die alone or feel alone when they die. Sit with a patient so they are not alone.

Please reach out if you have any questions or would like to learn more about connecting with our amazing patients.

Feel free to email Amy at amy.kleinrichert@promedica.org

Volunteer with ProMedica Hospice. You can volunteer in a variety of ways. We will find you patients to visit, near where you live!

Friendly Visits: Visit with a patient typically for about an hour. Play games, play cards, listen to music, watch tv or movies, talk and more. Share your talents and time with someone who would truly appreciate it.

Caregiver Relief: Help families that are taking care of someone they love. Give them a much needed break and spend time with their loved one. Typically about 2-4 hours.

Vigil Relief: Help us fulfill our philosophy that a patient should never die alone or feel alone when they die. Sit with a patient so they are not alone.

Please reach out if you have any questions or would like to learn more about connecting with our amazing patients.

Feel free to email Amy at amy.kleinrichert@promedica.org

Volunteer with Heartland Hospice. You can volunteer in a variety of ways. We will find you patients to visit, near where you live!

Friendly Visits: Visit with a patient typically for about an hour. Play games, play cards, listen to music, watch tv or movies, talk and more. Share your talents and time with someone who would truly appreciate it.

Caregiver Relief: Help families that are taking care of someone they love. Give them a much needed break and spend time with their loved one. Typically about 2-4 hours.

Vigil Relief: Help us fulfill our philosophy that a patient should never die alone or feel alone when they die. Sit with a patient so they are not alone.Please reach out if you have any questions or would like to learn more about connecting with our amazing patients.

Feel free to email Amy at amy.kleinrichert@promedica.org

Delivering 12 - 14 hot meals during the lunch hour, one day per workweek, to people who cannot prepare their own medically tailored meals.

Loneliness can kill. Please share your time.  2 hours a month could mean the world to someone else.

Our Volunteer Advocates visit with assigned clients in their home setting (group or nursing home) to offer companionship, friendship, and to advocate on the client's behalf.  They assist our Professional Guardians by helping to ensure that the clients are safe, comfortable, and that they are enjoying the best possible quality of life available. Guardians are able to provide support and address questions or concerns at anytime.  Typical visits are approximately one (1) hour each, and occur twice a month.  Hours are flexible and can include evenings and week-ends.

Looking for volunteers to visit clients located in: DeKalb, Huntington, Steuben, Wells, Wabash, and Whitley counties

Loneliness can kill. Please share your time. 2 hours a month could mean the world to someone else

Our Volunteer Advocates visit with assigned clients in their home setting (group or nursing home) to offer companionship, friendship, and to advocate on the client's behalf.  They assist our Professional Guardians by helping to ensure that the clients are safe, comfortable, and that they are enjoying the best possible quality of life available. Guardians are able to provide support and address questions or concerns at anytime.  Typical visits are approximately one (1) hour each, and occur twice a month.  Hours are flexible and can include evenings and week-ends. Mental 

Looking for volunteers to visit clients located in Allen County

The Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter works with volunteer advocates across the state of Indiana to advance public policy supporting those impacted by Alzheimer's and all other dementia. Advocates engage year-round with their federal elected officials in the Advocacy Program and their state elected officials during our legislative session each spring. Our non-partisan efforts engage elected officials on both sides of the aisle to advance our mission of a World Without Alzheimer's and All Other Dementia. Through various advocacy activities - like phone calls, meetings, letters to the editor, emails and social media posts - advocates encourage their elected officials to prioritize this disease on the federal and state level. 

We're looking for volunteer advocates in the area where YOU live! You can help us achieve policy victories and make a real difference for the millions of families affected by Alzheimer's or another dementia in less than 1 hour per month. 

To be an Alzheimer’s advocate, all you need is:

Whitley County Council on Aging/ Woodlands Senior Activity Center's mission is to enable the senior citizens of Whitley County to live confident, independent and productive lives by providing educational programs and services.

Volunteers are needed to plant vegetables, water plants, pick garden vegetables, trim bushes, pull weeds and maintain neat grounds. Does not include mowing the lawn or edging. 

If you enjoy gardening, we can use your help!

With the development of new monuments, our Memorial Walk Path of History and addition of some new flower beds, there is a lot of weed pulling and flower trimming to do. We have supplies available, but feel free to bring your own garden gloves or your favorite garden tool if you prefer.

Early May until late October

Instructors are the key to having successful educational and recreational programs. Instructors are motivated people who have an interest or a hobby and who are willing to donate a few hours of their time to share their knowledge and skills with others by teaching a class or seminar.   Subjects could include art, culinary, language, computers, crafts, etc.

* NOTE: The Community Center is looking to expand their computer lab classes, Web Browser, Android 101, Basic Internet and Power Point are just a few ideas for classes. If you are interested and/or have other ideas for classes please respond through this page.

Varied, creating for logging hours purposes. We are looking for volunteers for our annual Senior Games throughout the month of June 2024! 

Love being around kids, but feel it is a bit daunting to set and mentor with school children?  This is a change to ease into those opportunities. This role consists of arriving prior to the schedueld start time for Bridge of Grace Afterschool Programs to prepar snacks.  The role will also consist of planning the snack weekly schedule, taking inventory of items and preparing a list of items to be purchased.  After snack has been distributed, clean up so that kitchen and items are ready for the next day. 

This role does not require having to stay for the duration of programing each day.  

Programing runs Monday - Thursday (Snack Volunteers can work all four days or a combination of the programing days.)

Love being around kids? Are you available from 3:30-5:30pm? Group leaders stay with an assigned group of kids and keep them on schedule, moving from place to place to where they need to be and provide help to keep them focused and on task during the enrichment, devotional or mentoring / reading time. 

After School Programs occur Monday - Thursday (Volunteer days can be all four days or combination of the days.)

Volunteers needed to help with transporting visually-impaired members to and from a variety of events so members can fellowship with others.

These may include:

Not required to do all, choose what works with your schedule! 

Drivers have no obligation (and are strongly descouraged from) taking people they pick up and take home on other errands. 

Must possess valid driver's license and be insured to the extend required by Indiana law. 

Meals are provided each week for those attending Circles meetings. Help is needed with any or all of the following depending on the schedule - meal preparation, serving, and cleanup. There are people in charge of the meal, therefore your role would be that of helper.

The program meets weekly on Mondays. Meals are served from 5-6. You may sign up for every week, or on a rotational basis (ie, first Monday of the month, etc).

You are rewarded with lots of smiles and thankfulness.

An Ally is a person who volunteers to assist a Circle Leader in achieving his or her goals to leave poverty behind. Allies and Circle Leaders have an intentional friendship within the matched Circle. 

Allies receive training, attend weekly Circles meetings, and learn about poverty. Allies help Circle Leaders use their unique gifts and skills to reach their personal and financial goals.

The program meets weekly on Mondays from 5-7. We provide delicious meals and childcare.

Circles of Allen County is a way to journey alongside people who want to get out of poverty. Meetings are for the entire family and childcare is provided. Meals are eaten together and then the children and youth go to their designated programs while the parents go to theirs. You are invited to join the families for the meal.

This is a great opportunity for anyone who loves children.

The program meets weekly on Mondays from 5:00 to 7:00. You may sign up for every week, or on a rotational basis (ie, first Monday of the month, etc). If you do not want to join in the meal, please arrive at 5:45.

We are a day program for adults from 18-82 with developmental and physical disabilities. This position will assist an instructor in the classroom. 

Our current subjects are Math, Language Arts, Rec, Tech, Projects, Social Skills and Health.

We have small groups and you may work with an individual who requires hand over hand assistance or assist instructor by helping to organize class rooms, help students transfer from class to class and other assistance as needed.

Volunteers needed in thrift store to help sort donations, ready donations for store front, assist customers in store, light cleaning, and other duties as needed. Wednesdays 10am-4pm, Thursday 10am- pm, Friday 10am- 5pm, and Saturday 10am-4pm. 

Versiti Blood Center of Indiana and the Amish community outside of Fort Wayne partner to host large blood drives.  Because many in the Amish community do not have vehicles or transportation that provide easy access to blood drives, they have used local drivers in the past to transport donors to/from the drives.  Because of the increase in blood drive locations and frequency, we are seeking volunteer shuttle drivers to help keep this endeavor going.  This vital volunteer role would be responsible for transporting the majority of donors to participate in the community blood drives.

We host blood drives every 2 weeks, on a rotating basis.  They are divided into 4 areas: Southwest, Northeast, Harlan and Grabill.  You would be driving your own personal vehicle TO the site, then utilize a Versiti vehicle to transport donors.  

In order to volunteer for this position, you must complete an online application through Versiti which includes a motor vehicle check, background check and drug screen. 

1 shift from 3:00-9:00 pm. or 2 shifts, 3:00-6:00 pm or 6:00-9:00 pm

You can make a difference in the lives of seniors! Volunteers are needed to help with small group activities such as trivia and word games, puzzles, crafts, calling bingo, baking, and painting fingernails. We host occasional special events that we could also use your help with. You can offer your own special talent to brighten a day and bring a smile to a resident. 

Volunteer opportunities are typically between 9 am and 4 pm.

Position may require:

Return phone calls

Help patients with questions they have relating to appointments and requested documents

Check in patients

Help interpret in the exam rooms

No experience needed in the medical field

Flexible hours 

Clean teeth and educate patients on dental hygiene.  Flexible hours and no weekends.

This position requires experience working in the field. Spanish speaking a plus

Matthew 25 is seeking for a Dental Assistant to assist our volunteer and staff dentists. Dental assistant will need to have experience working in the field. Flexible hours. No weekends. Spanish speaking a plus

To transport veteran patients to and from vehicles in the parking lot.

Camp Red Cedar holds Showdeo! our fall fundraiser and community event. We have carnival games, yard games, pony and wagon rides and lots of fun for all. 

We would like to add some new games to our inventory. You will find an example of a few ideas we would like to have built. 

If you are interested in helping Camp Red Cedar by using your craftsmanship and creativity, please respond for more information. 

Game example

Teach basic music instruction string instruments and percussions to disadvantaged youth ages 5-17.

Will report to Lead Costumer

Sewing skills are necessary
Willing to help in whatever tasks are needed in the costume and props department.

Duties would include:
Organizing existing and incoming costumes and accessories
Measuring actors and helping with fittings
Doing alterations as able
Seeking out costume pieces for the Lead Costumer for each show
Moving bins and boxes

We meet three nights a week during the season (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 6:30-10 pm), but if a volunteer can come one evening a week minimum and a little extra during tech week if needed, that would be great. 

Will be sent a volunteer application form and contacted for a meeting when we receive your response

Thank you!

We are looking for early childhood educators working with the age group of 3-6 while bringing your own experience and background to our program. We are seeking volunteers to assist us in reach our curriculum goals. Some examples include, but are not limited to:

Roots creates safe space for open conversation, peer support, and allows healthy peer relationships to form. It also teaches mentees they are not alone, they are not the only one with complicated lives, there is support for each of them.  Our mentees are teens and young adults ages 14 -26 years old. 

We would like you to: Attend a programming session on the first Thursday each month.  This session runs from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Davey's Bagels.  The business is closed and we are using the space for dinner and programming. You park in the parking lot of St John Lutheran Church, 729 W Washington.

A program mentor joins us for dinner and participates in the evenings programming.  We will be working through a book, Soundtracks by Jon Acuff.

Our program runs year around as many of our mentees need support even through the summer as their personal lives don't change much.

Lead students and groups on educational hikes, represent LC Nature Park at community events, and deliver nature-related programs. This will require the guide to be familiar with all aspects of the park, our goals and mission and be able to successfully relay that information to guests of all ages. Training is provided. 

Help preserve the park with activities like invasive species removal (honeysuckle, garlic mustard, etc.) and native seed collection. Scheduled periodically throughout the year. Great opportunity for groups of all ages. Guardian supervision if under 18.

Welcome guests as they enter the Mills Education Visitors Center and assist them with information about the park. You will be collecting money for memberships, donations, and merchandise. This also includes administrative work like stuffing envelopes, taking inventory, and organizing files.

Wells County CASA Program recruits, trains and supports CASA volunteers as advocates to get to know the abused or neglected child and determine their needs and recommend what is in the child’s best interest. The CASA volunteer communicates this information about the child to the court so the child’s voice can be heard and so the child does not become “lost” in the system.

The CASA volunteer helps the child to understand what is going on in the case and provides a friendly face, support, stability, and consistency for the child during legal proceedings amidst a sea of unfamiliar people - including police, doctors, child welfare workers, and lawyers. By presenting the best interests of abused and neglected children to the court, advocates help judges to make better informed and more timely decisions about children so they can be returned home or placed in a safe and permanent home as quickly as possible.

In addition to speaking for the child in court, CASA volunteers assist children in other ways to recover from the situations that placed them in foster care - providing encouragement and support to enable them to lead healthy, productive lives.  Advocates serve as role models to children who often have no one else to turn to.  For example, many advocates assist with educational needs, encourage career interests, and develop meaningful relationships with their assigned children that have a lifelong impact on both the children and the volunteer.

Prepare homes between residents.  Light cleaning to freshen up homes for our families graduating out of the shelter. 

Interested in helping keep Huntington city parks beautiful? Consider adopting a flower bed at one of Huntington's many park locations. It is a simple way to stay active and give back to our community. Volunteers are asked to keep selected flowerbed presentable by planting flowers and pulling weeds, remove all trash from the location, check the flowerbed once or twice a week, and commit to participate June through October. The City of Huntington Parks Department will provide flowers and tools as needed.

Love flowers? This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance the natural beauty of downtown Huntington. Volunteers will water hanging plants and get to appreciate the beauty of Huntington's downtown district. This is a weekly commitment that takes ninety minutes to complete. The watering season runs from June to October. Watering cart and training is provided. This is a relaxing and fun opportunity to water flowers as well as chat with visitors to Huntington.

Calling ALL who have a love for Huntington city parks! Help keep the parks looking clean and safe! Volunteers are needed to walk around a park a couple of times a week to check on and report the status of the park, such as reporting vandalism, littering, or other issues affecting the park. 

If you love to walk then you’re on the right path to help us with our trails! Volunteers are needed to walk the trails, clean up any debris, and report any downed limbs or other maintenance needed. You can walk at your own pace and enjoy what nature has to offer.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED || Do you have 2 1/2 hours to spare each month? Do you have a passion for animals, children, and reading? If you would like to make an impact in your community, we would love to speak to you. The mission of Literacy for Companionship Inc. is to educate and empower children with the skills and confidence necessary to be good readers while helping them understand the importance of showing animals
compassion and empathy.

We are looking for volunteers for our Read Day each month at the Whitley County Humane Shelter. Duties may include:

Volunteers needed to work Monday, Wednesday, and/or Friday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (any or all of that time as available) to help set up, serve food items, clean up and/or help organize and sort clothing. Requires standing and some lifting. 

Assstance needed:

Silk Screen Artists/Printing

Letterpress/Block Printing

Offset Press Operator

Machine Repair/Restoration

Website design and updates

Create videos for Public Access TV

We need volunteers to help with our outreach efforts, educating the public on our mission:

Assist with community table displays at festivals, events, churches

Media - News releases

Event Coordination

Volunteers needed to help in our gift shop. Training provided. 

Greeting customers / in store displays / assisting customers 2-4 hrs. per week.  

WE FEATURE HANDMADE ITEMS FOR SALE (WHICH PROVIDE AN INCOME FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS

WHO MAKE THE ITEMS)  WE USE THE ITEMS TO SHARE STORIES ABOUT HOW WE CAN HELP LOW INCOME FAMILIES WORK TO

RISE ABOVE POVERTY.

Work around our educational ambassadors (variety of raptors) who need daily care.  We feed them daily, give them fresh water and clean their enclosures.  

Volunteers will help fill sack lunches to be distributed every Sat. Volunteer hours are Tuesday and Thursday mornings. 

Looking for someone to assist with cleaning our office space- bathrooms, floors, etc. Ideally, 1-2 times a week, flexible to come during business hours of 9-5 Mon-Fri

Great opportunity for people who want to volunteer but work through the week! We need volunteers to help:

Saturdays 11:30 am - 2:45 pm; Sundays 3:30 pm - 6:45 pm

Most weekends between now and June 11. 

If you appreciate Veterans and would like to honor their service, this volunteer position is for you!

Assist before, during and after Special Events with set up, clean up, serving food, guest book, or any other duties needed. Communication with Volunteer Coordinator necessary. Dates/times vary and coincide with Veterans National Memorial Shrine calendar.

Event examples: "Time to Honor" book signing for Vietnam Veterans

                          Korean War Veterans Day

                          Memorial Day Watchfire & weekend events

Help needed during regular Museum hours and during Special Events. Duties would include greeting guests to the Museum and answering questions about the Memorial Grounds and Museum Displays.

Informational book and training will be provided.

Ever wanted to see what that stage looks like behind the scenes? You can!

Dressers - Assist actors with costumes before, during, and after shows. Assist with quick changes during the show when costumes must be changed quickly, under the direction of the Costume Designer, sewing skills are appreciated but not required!

Props Crew - Responsible for location and organization of props, under the direction of the Props Master

Floor Crew - Work backstage to prep the stage for each scene change, under the direction of the Production Managers

Fly Crew - Brings any flying elements for the show in and out as cued by the Stage Manager

Spotlight Op - Operates spotlights during shows, as cued by the stage manager

Evening and weekend hours during performances, 3-4 week commitment

All of these positions are filled with community members that are dependable and want to be a part of this wonderful community we are building!

We have 2 Full time staff members that will work with you to assist in constructing and painting the sets and scenery for each play/Musical. No experience necessary, we love educating others about how our Scene Shop works!

Babe of Whitley County provides a free mom's group to our moms that participate in our program.  The 3rd Friday of every month from 10-11am, we are looking for volunteers to watch children in our playroom while the moms are in group.  Volunteers should arrive at 9:30am and plan to stay until 11:30am (2 hours).

Nets is our basketball program.  This program meets every 3rd Sunday at St John Lutheran Church as we utilize the gym.  This session includes dinner, a short lesson on personal growth and then an hour or so on the court.  This program is open to guys and gals of any skill level ages 14 - 26.  The main message is that healthy physical activity can reduce stress, anxiety and anger.  It also is great for those that deal with depression and other medical issues.  We want our mentees to learn that this healthy physical activity can be good for them mind, body and soul.

We need individuals willing to be present for programming night and to be engaged with dinner, conversation and being on the court.

Roots creates safe space for open conversation, peer support, and allows healthy peer relationships to form. It also teaches mentees they are not alone, they are not the only one with complicated lives, there is support for each of them.  Our mentees are teens and young adults ages 14 -26 years old. 

We would like you to: Attend a programming session on the third Thursday each month.  This session runs from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Davey's Bagels.  The business is closed and we are using the space for dinner and programming. You park in the parking lot of St John Lutheran Church, 729 W Washington.

A program mentor joins us for dinner and participates in the evenings programming.  Each month we have a different presentation from a business professional or another community organization.  The purpose is to broaden our mentees exposure.

Our program runs year around as many of our mentees need support even through the summer as their personal lives don't change much.

Seeds is a safe space to learn the basics of cooking and nutrition.  We prepare the food, cook the food and eat the food.  While we are eating we learn about the nutrition of the food and what healthy substitutions could be made if you didn't like an ingredient. 

We would like you to: Attend a programming session on the third Thursday each month.  This session runs from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at A Divine Encounter Cafe.  The business is closed and we are using the space for programming.

A program mentor participates in the evenings programming which includes prep and cooking of dinner.  Each month we cook something different and continue to learn about the nutrition our bodies need. The purpose is to broaden our mentees exposure.

Our program runs January through October.  November and December have holidays in the fourth week.

Do you have a heart for others? Stillwater Hospice, formerly Visiting Nurse, is seeking caring volunteers to support the vital work of our staff. The hospice volunteer roles include: One on One volunteers, Administrative volunteers, Family Respite volunteers, and We Honor Veterans volunteers. Please resond and we will determine the role that best suits your talents!

Do you have a heart for others? Stillwater Hospice, formerly Visiting Nurse, is seeking caring volunteers to support the vital work of our staff. The hospice volunteer roles include: One on One volunteers, Administrative volunteers, Family Respite volunteers, and We Honor Veterans volunteers. Please resond and we will determine the role that best suits your talents!

Do you have a heart for others? Stillwater Hospice, formerly Visiting Nurse, is seeking caring volunteers to support the vital work of our staff. The hospice volunteer roles include: One on One volunteers, Administrative volunteers, Family Respite volunteers, and We Honor Veterans volunteers. Please resond and we will determine the role that best suits your talents!

Do you have a heart for others? Stillwater Hospice, formerly Visiting Nurse, is seeking caring volunteers to support the vital work of our staff. The hospice volunteer roles include: One on One volunteers, Administrative volunteers, Family Respite volunteers, and We Honor Veterans volunteers. Please resond and we will determine the role that best suits your talents!

Application for board members can be found on our website: LforCompanionship.org

The mission of Literacy for Companionship is to educate and empower children with the skills and confidence necessary to be good readers while helping them understand the importance of showing animals compassion and empathy.

Role of the board of directors: To advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of Literacy for Companionship Inc. so as to support its mission and needs.

Major responsibilities of board members:

Duration of term: Two year

Meetings and time commitment:

Expectations of board members:

Whitley County Council on Aging/ Woodlands Senior Activity Center's mission is to enable the senior citizens of Whitley County to live confident, independent and productive lives by providing educational programs and services.

Volunteers deliver freshly-cooked meals to participants in Whitley County. Write date on lunch punch card for each meal. Deliver lunch punch cards and/or collect money for meals/lunch punch cards. Check on participants for signs of distress and notify front desk of any irregularities in delivery or appearance. WCCOA reimburses mileage at 32 cents per mile.

Do you enjoy greeting people with a smile and bringing joy to their day?

This volunteer opportunity might be for you!

Hospital gift shop volunteers are responsible for greeting customers, helping customers when asked, and using a register to process the sale of items. 

Volunteers will be required to undergo a background check and training through Adams Health Network. 

Inasmuch Ministry has been at the corner of Washington and Broadway for over 30 years.  We are a food pantry and clothing closet, but so much more! 

We provide bus passes. 

We help individuals obtain their birth certificates. 

We assist with financial assistance for housing and utilities. 

We are seeing an increase in individuals in the community with needs and need volunteers to meet with the individuals who come in for assistance. 

We also ask the individuals if we can pray with them.   

Whitley County Council on Aging/ Woodlands Senior Activity Center's mission is to enable the senior citizens of Whitley County to live confident, independent and productive lives by providing educational programs and services.

Volunteers needed to call Bingo for participants and distribute prizes, as well as lead Craft Corner crafts and other opportunities as needed by the Activities Director

Whitley County Council on Aging/ Woodlands Senior Activity Center's mission is to enable the senior citizens of Whitley County to live confident, independent and productive lives by providing educational programs and services.

We are looking for non-profit professionals to serve on our Executive Board, which requires attendance at meetings, willingness to share talents and expertise, and serving WCCOA interests with fundraising activities. 

Food donation drives are critical throughout the year and are a vital part in keeping CHFB and all of our ~375 supported food pantries thriving. If you or your organization would like to host a food drive for us at Community Harvest, please know we are here to help! We have dedicated staff and resources dedicated to assisting you. Please call and ask for Roy Nevil, at 260.447.3696.

We are starting a new outreach ministry that is just about Listening. 

People throughout our community just need someone to listen. 

Please respond to be that someone! Available times to volunteer M - W - F for 2 hours. 

Circles Allen County is an anti poverty initiative. Circle Allies are  needed to support someone as they leave poverty for good
• Use your experience and networks to help others
• Improve your problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Expand your perspective about the culture of poverty
• Take an active role in improving your community

We meet once a week and share a meal as we go through training.    

https://www.circlesusa.org/

Are you looking for a rewarding and safe volunteer opportunity during the pandemic? Become a Senior CHAT program volunteer.

The Senior CHAT program is a no-cost phone program that matches volunteer callers with area adults, 55 and over, for friendly phone conversations once a week. Interested volunteers provide a friendly voice to seniors who are homebound, disabled, isolated or otherwise in need of regular community contact.  Training will be provided. You will be matched with a member based on scheduling. Volunteers may choose to connect with more than one member, based on your schedule and preference. This is a perfect volunteer from home opportunity, you can make a difference!

Position Description

The NHEG Radio Show Assistant and Networker will help provide support for radio hosts and the New Heights Show on Education. This includes working with a team to promote shows and internet spots on social media, gathering statistical data from over 25 networks and making sure our show is functioning as it should on all networks, uploading shows to multiple sites that promote internet broadcasting. This person will act as a liaison on multiple situations and opportunities, consider ratings and viewership, work to cultivate a consistent audience, and pursue their own vision of the station's values

Requirements

Resume with three references, including email addresses.

Phone/Internet interview.

A team player with great communication and organizing skills.

Ability to search resources and monitor sites we appear on to promote shows on a weekly basis.

Draft and implement social media and marketing and networking plans to grow show audience.

Journalism, digital media, marketing, broadcasting or public relations background is a plus but not required. 

Weekly updates and quick turnaround on assignments.

Major Duties

We answer all emails, please check your spam folder if you don't receive a reply or call 419-786-0247.

Soarin Hawk mission is rescue / rehabilitation / release of birds-of-prey and education.  We are a volunteer run organization. On the rehabilitation team, we have an on-call Veterinarian and a Veterinary-Technician, as well as a crew of volunteers. We are looking to add an additional Veterinary-Technician to the team.  Soarin Hawk operates from a new well-equipped facility in Huntertown.  The vet-techs are responsible for the following activities:

This position involves the care of our rehab raptors.  Rescued, injured raptors are brought into our ICU for triage and treatment.  Our ICU positions include:

Lead - administers medications and documents treatments

Assistant - holds birds while treatments/medications are given

Helper - cleans cages, helps prepare diets

No experience is needed.  Start out as a helper and if interested you can learn to become a lead.

We have ICU teams coming in twice a day, 7 days a week.  One shift per week is asked.  

Like LWVFW Facebook, join our email list & visit our website for updates on current priority legislation.  LWV issue priorities are currently:  Voter Rights, Redistricting, Environment, Women's Health, Education & Gun Safety. 

We will provide ACTION ALERTS & info on how to contact relevant public officials, post on social media, write letters to the editor, etc. to share your views from the comfort of your home/office.

Volunteer needed to transport donations to/from Indiana Dream Center Thrift Store with organization box truck or van and trailer. CDL not required, however extremely helpful skill to have. Valid driver's license required, clean driving record. Ability to lift up to 50lbs. 

Our mission is to transform broken lives to dream again through Jesus Christ. 

Everyone has a dream inside of them, we just believe it hasn't been awakened yet.  This dream is only awakened through a relationship with Jesus Christ.  We exist to help bridge the connection to Jesus Christ, to families, to the workplace, and to the community.

​Dreams Awakened Brings Purpose!

BABE of Whitley County is in need of volunteers to assist in the coupon-based store. Volunteers will help bundle diapers, price clothes, clean the facility, inventory new products, and help with other needs as necessary.

BABE of Whitley County provides incentives for pregnant women & families to consistently participate in partner programs and services that benefit the health and well being of infants and young children. Coupons earned can be redeemed for diapers, wipes, pull-ups, clothing, cribs, high chairs, shampoo, sippy cups, socks, and several other infant/toddler related items.

Presenter for educational lectures.  Soarin' Hawk has developed a series of powerpoint lectures to be show to homeschoolers, seniors or the general public.  This opportunity is a perfect fit for anyone who enjoys public speaking but does not necessarily want to have an hands on experience with birds.  The location varies depending on where the event is scheduled

We are in need of individuals to come in and socialize with our residents! This would be one on one visits with our residents providing much needed social interactions.

Masks must been worn at all times during the visits and within the building at this time. We would prefer individuals to be vaccinated as well. 

Sort Items (clothing, dishes, toys, shoes, household goods, etc.)

Get donated items priced and ready for display

Keep store sections stocked and tidy

Assist with customer service by serving as a resource to shoppers on the sales floor

Must complete agency orientation

Possess a cooperative attitude

Ability to work closely with staff, volunteers and customers

Distributing food to clients or assisting with client check in at food pantry. Help needed Tuesday and/or Thursday mornings. 

We need enthusiastic people to work in the sorting room for our local thrift store.

This would involve carrying donations to sorting tables and to racks/shelves in order to be sorted and stocked (other light duty jobs as needed).

We need enthusiastic people to work in the store of our local thrift shop. 

This would involve waiting on the customers, keep storefront picked up and restocking as needed (other light duty jobs as needed).

Virtual Opportunity

Professional Fundraiser
Virtual Opportunity
NHEG needs professional fundraisers who organize events and campaigns to raise money and other donations for our organization. They may design promotional materials and increase awareness of an organization’s work, goals, and financial needs. 

Job Description

To accomplish these goals, fundraisers generally plan and oversee campaigns and events. They ensure that campaigns are effective by researching potential donors ahead of time and examining records of those who have given in the past. Many of the organizations that employ fundraisers rely heavily on donations in order to run their operations. Professional fundraisers who work as private consultants will need to register with the state in which they do business. Fundraisers who work for an organization that engages in fundraising activity will not have to register individually as long as their organization is already registered. 

Please share a resume and three references with email addresses. To be considered, please send all of the above mentioned documents to NewHeightsEducation@yahoo.com. If assigned an HR coordinator and you don't hear from us, please reach out again. All applications will be answered. We suggest you check the spam folder for any correspondence not received. Please also provide your email and phone number, as this is mandatory. Background check is required.  Phone numbers are appreciated; if we don't have your number and you don't reply to our email, we have no way of responding.

Virtual Opportunity
BENEFITS TO JOINING AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION: - Community service hours are given for completing a service project on a topic you are passionate about, along with working diligently on this National and International Student Council Team. - This is a remote and virtual opportunity, meaning that you can participate from anywhere in the world, from any country or state in the US. In this case, meetings will be held virtually. - If you are in the age range of 14-23, and you are interested in promoting education and literacy, along with subjects like tutoring, and would like to gain valuable leadership skills you can write on applications, resumes, and even on college applications, this may be the perfect opportunity for you! Plus, you will have to give no more than 1-2 hours each week. Interested? Read more! Do you dream of being part of an international student nonprofit leadership group that can help you reach your goals? Learn about our award winning organization and how you can make a difference. Student Leadership Council’s mission is to promote literacy for children and adults by offering a range of educational support services. Such services include assisting families in the selection of schools, organization of educational activities and acquisition of materials. We promote a healthy learning environment and enrichment programs for families of preschool and school-age children, including children with special needs. Objectives: To recognize talents and strengths in students through four aspects - leadership, community service, networking and scholarship. The Student Leadership Council has two types of memberships available: junior member and senior member. HOW TO APPLY: 1. Please submit the online application form ( to the right that asks for your name and contact information) at this link: https://school.newheightseducation.org/about/nheg-groups/student-leadership-council/ 2. Put together your profile of academic achievements and talents (you can use e-portfolio or online portfolio, as well) such as a resume or list of classes you've taken, activities, and skills. Please include your unofficial transcript, and if unsure of what to include, you can contact newheightseducation@yahoo.com *You can optionally submit an informal letter (from parents/guardians) about your background and history. 3. Submit a letter giving permission to participate (from parents/guardians). This can be as simple as a typed-out pdf of your parent's signature, along with a message saying that (name) is able to participate in the New Heights Education Student Council. 4. You can email these documents to newheightseducation@yahoo.com, and they will be reviewed, and if found eligible, a junior membership will be granted. If you don’t qualify for a membership, you will be informed about additional things you might do to become a member. 5. Please also click the "I want to help" button to confirm your interest on this site. If you have been accepted as a junior member, your next step will be to choose a project . You might want to discuss your choice with the Executive Director for further guidelines. Frequently Asked Questions How often do you meet? It is recommended that you meet at least once every other month. Meetings can be held in-person/online or both. What about a service project? It is suggested that every student finds someone in their chosen profession to mentor them and work with that mentor for at least six months. We will help you find one if needed. A letter from the mentor will be needed that shows time spent and of what the tasks consisted. What are the testing requirements? No standardized tests are required. Parents may send in a letter telling about their student/child’s history, but it doesn’t count towards the three other professional references required. STUDENT REQUIREMENTS The requirements to be accepted as a junior member are: Must be 14-23 years old and in grade 9-12 with minimum 3.0 GPA and for those continuing into college with minimum 3.0 GPA Letter from parents/guardians describing the student’s history (optional) Profile of academic and other talents Submission of completed application. Great for Teens

Volunteers of all ages are encouraged to create thank you cards, letters, drawings, etc. to place in the mail call envelopes for our Veterans to receive during a future Honor Flight. They should simply be addressed Veteran and can be drawn, colored, handwritten, typed... all forms of "Thank You for Your Service" expressions are welcome. These are given to the Veterans on their flight home from their day in Washington where they reflected upon the Memorials built in their honor. The cards will be read, re-read and cherished by those brave men and women who receive them. Cards may be in any medium and envelopes are not required. Cards may be dropped off at our office Monday - Thursday 9 - 4 p.m. or mailed to:

Virtual Opportunity
We need someone with great research skills to help research many educational topics and products. The Research Coordinator researches topics and product offers for NHEG home office, teachers/tutors, or clients of NHEG. Major Duties Research topics and product offers for NHEG home office, teachers/tutors, or clients of NHEG. Coordinate multiple data collection efforts for one or more research projects which may include other collaborating agencies or institutions. Consult with co-investigators on appropriate management of participant problems and concerns. Ensure that projects are executed successfully and completed within time frames to meet research objectives. Write and edit technical reports and manuscripts for publication or presentation. Provide detailed reports by applying the 5-W’s and 1-H: who, what, when, where, why, how much, and are they legitimate. We also love receiving personal advice on products and topics researched. Must be thorough and we often request examples of similar products. This can be done from your home. You will be required to share a resume and three references including email addresses and phone numbers. 

Virtual Opportunity

Book Agent/Publicist/ Author

We have two previously published books and we are looking for an agent and/or publicist. If you have experience as a book agent, as a publicist or have trained to become one and need experience and want to make a difference, this volunteer opportunity is perfect for you. 

You may need to handle multiple clients. Generate press coverage on behalf of clients and serve as the bridge between clients, their public and media outlets. You will manage campaigns and work as a Press representative, Public relations publicist - managing the public image of a client or a work of art such as a film, Special publicity consultant and Media agent - liaise between the ordinary person (interviewee) and news stations. 

 Book Author for Educational Nonprofit Group  

Virtual Opportunity
We are looking for a self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, office equipment, internet, and computers. Must be a team player. Following Major Duties are included: Working with New Heights Educational Group to organize and write about our teaching techniques, researching topics and techniques, emailing partnerships for permissions, working with the design and proofreading/editing department. We are looking for authors that will help our teaching approaches come alive. Authors will help format books for publication using Amazon’s guides and directions. We are looking for very special individuals to help us with our "Unraveling Series". We have published two stories, one of which is our story. "One Nonprofit's Journey to Success". And the first in our series of books, "Unraveling Reading". We are looking for authors or people interested in being first-time authors to help write the following books: Unraveling English/Language Arts - must be an expert on the English Language/ or have experience teaching Language Arts, Unraveling Geography - must be an expert on Geography/experience teaching it, Unraveling Foreign Languages - must be an expert in Foreign Language/teaching it/bilingual, Unraveling Latin - must be an expert in Latin/or have experience teaching it, other subjects to be covered - music, arts, physical education, technology, engineering. We already have authors for History, Science and Special Education. All of which must have a passion for the subject they are writing about. We have editors /proofreaders on staff. We will pay for publishing, and advertising the book.

You will need to provide a resume and three references, including email addresses. You will also need to provide a driver's license and background check. To be considered, please send all of the above-mentioned documents to NewHeightsEducation@yahoo.com. If you do not hear from us, please reach out again. All applications are answered. We suggest you check the spam folder for any correspondence not received and call 4197860247. Please provide your email & phone number. Phone numbers are appreciated, if we don't have a number and you don't reply to our email we have no way of responding.

New NHEG Volunteer Opportunities Available for Cartoonist/Graphic Designer, Clip Art Creator/Photo Editor, Graphic Designer/Artist, and Photographer/Artist

New Heights Educational Group (NHEG) has announced several new virtual volunteer opportunities, which are described below. Submission instructions follow the descriptions.

Cartoonist/Graphic Designer

The Cartoonist/Graphic Designer will work with any of the following programs: Publisher, CS5, or any Microsoft Word publication or other software of their choosing. They will help create cartoons/graphics for the NHEG magazine and comic book. The comic book will cover serious issues faced by society, using Kelly Bear press articles as the storyline. The position can require compiling large amounts of imagery into documents and advertisements. Major Duties: Create animated cartoon characters and help with layout of comic book, magazine, flyers and other publications. Prepare model drawings and sketches of characters and draw special effects for animation projects. Attend online or in-person meetings. Work as a part of a team to accomplish goals. Create cartoon scenes and characters for our comic book. Edit images and advertisements. Training: Prior experience with cartoonist, imagery and graphic design is a must.

Clip Art Creator/Photo Editor
The Clip Art Creator/Photo Editor will work with any of the following programs: Paint, Google Photos or other software of their choosing. They will help with photo editing, adding names/initials to photos, scaling photos and amending lighting and other effects. The Clip Art Creator/Photo Editor will use our photo database to create clip art for internal use. Major Duties: Work as part of a team to accomplish goals. Edit images and photos. Training: Prior experience editing photos is required.

Graphic Designer/Artist

Under the supervision of the Founder/Executive Director and/or office manager or other staff member, the Graphic Designer/Artist is responsible for assisting with creating photography and graphics for events, online and in-person classes, our magazine, radio shows and meetings. This can include compiling large amounts of imagery into documents and advertisements; helping design brochures, letterheads, logos, etc.; and creating slideshows and PowerPoint presentations as needed. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in graphic design (or similar field), 1-2 years of professional experience, organizational skills, solid computer skills, working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Communication skills: Must have good interpersonal skills and be detail-oriented.

 Photographer/Artist

We are looking for a virtual or in-person photographer to take nature shots and other pictures for our monthly newsletter and annual yearbook. The Photographer/Artist will work with any of the following programs: Publisher, CS5, or any Microsoft Word publication or other software of their choosing. They will help with creating photography, advertisements and graphics for events, online and in-person classes and meetings. This can include compiling large amounts of imagery into documents and advertisements. Major Duties: Create or take pictures for our website, magazine, yearbooks, authored books, flyers and other publications. Attend online/in-person meetings. Work as a team to accomplish goals. Edit images and advertisements. Training: Prior experience with photography, imagery and graphic design is a must.

 To apply for any of these positions, you must follow these steps:

Step 1: It's important that we learn about your background pertaining to the position. Please provide your resume, email address, phone number and three references, including their phone numbers and email addresses. Please send information to NewHeightsEducation@yahoo.com.

Step 2: We will contact you to set up a telephone interview. We answer all emails and phone calls, so if we don't respond, check your spam folder first, then contact us at NewHeightsEducation@yahoo.com or call 419-786-0247. Leave a message if we don't answer. You can also message us on our HR Google Hangout at https://hangouts.google.com/group/AqmPQ2uqBLoxbvl23.

We are seeking volunteers to push residents in wheelchairs on monthly outings with the Program Director.

The program director will then pay for any admission costs relating to the outing. 

Outings are scheduled 1-2 months in advance and are typically on the second Thursday of the month (except December, where outings are set based on the event type). Outings are typically scheduled during the day ( Morning or mid-afternoon). Must be physically able to push residents in wheelchairs for short to long distances. 

At this time masks must be worn when interacting with our residents and within our buildings. We would prefer you to be vaccinated as well.

You do not need to be a Y member to be a part of this great opportunity to make a difference in someone's life!

Y Buddies is a program that connects individuals with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities (ages 8+) with volunteers (ages 18+) to participate together in programs, classes and activities at the Y. This support program is designed to foster friendships, build confidence and join those with common interests to participate in meaningful activities, all while creating memories. This program is available at the following Y branches: Caylor-Nickel Foundation, Jackson R. Lehman, Parkview, Jorgensen, and Renaissance Pointe.

Restacking of Produce, Fruit, Cases of Fruit, Vegetables, and Eggs

Bagging, unloading, and distributing, above along with bread and meat items to the needy

Shifts available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Help organize food supplies for pantry. Packaging food boxes inside pantry. May require lifting.