Volunteer Opportunities From: Volunteer Center

Imagine days—or even weeks or months—of hospital food and vending machines while your child is receiving medical care. Now, picture having a delicious, home-cooked meal with healthy options and nutritious snacks. That’s the impact you can make as a meal volunteer at Hope’s Harbor!

As a meal volunteer, you will purchase the ingredients and prepare a meal for our guests. 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. 

Volunteers typically cook for 12–15 people at our Lutheran location and 10-12 people at our Dupont location. 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 to enjoy the meal with the families and clean up:
Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 7:00pm   /   Sat-Sun 9:00am-12:00pm & 4:30pm-7:00pm

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 to enjoy the meal with the families and clean up:
Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 7:00pm   /   Sat-Sun 9:00am-12:00pm & 4:30pm-7:00pm

Visit our website to learn more: Volunteer - Hope's Harbor

Join our Gift Shop Team and support Hope's Harbor in making 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 or Starbucks purchase each shift worked.

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

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

We’re looking for someone to help care for and maintain our flower gardens throughout the growing season. Now that the flowers are planted, we are seeking a volunteer who can stop by regularly—ideally weekly—to help keep the garden beds healthy, tidy, and thriving. Responsibilities may include watering, weeding, trimming and pruning, deadheading flowers, mulching, seasonal cleanup, and general garden upkeep.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being outdoors, has a love for gardening, and is comfortable working independently with routine garden care. Flexible scheduling is available, but consistency is especially helpful to keep the gardens looking their best.

This role is centered around something simple but meaningful: being there for our guests. Our families are walking through long, often overwhelming days at the hospital, and coming back to a warm, welcoming space (and a kind, helpful person) can make all the difference.

Care & Comfort Crew volunteers are that presence. Greeting guests, helping answer questions, light cleaning or cooking, lending a hand where needed, and just creating a sense of calm and care throughout the home. It’s less about big tasks and more about being there, whenever they need someone. 

Shifts are 2 hours (9am–4pm), Monday–Friday, and we’re hoping for a weekly or bi-monthly commitment. If you’re interested in serving but need a small adjustment to one of these timeframes, we still encourage you to apply — we’re happy to explore whether a consistent alternative can work. 

All Care and Comfort Crew volunteers are required to attend an orientation and training prior to their first shift.

PLANTING PARTY at Butterfly Meadow

Help us take the next step in our Butterfly Meadow restoration project and plant hundreds of native wildflowers and wetland plants from our native plant nursery! Our volunteers over the past year have seeded, grown, and transplanted these species to support our restoration, and here is where we get to see it all come together! These milkweed, coneflowers, sedges, rushes, and more will bring the pollinators in, and take the site one step closer to being a more diverse mainstay at Eagle Marsh. Please park across from and meet us at the beige barn at the end of the gravel lane at 6801 Engle Rd. We will provide gloves, boots, and tools -  please bring water and come ready to dig in the marsh!

Help us prepare our ducks for the 38th annual Weigand Construction Duck Race to Benefit Iris Family Support Center! 

Volunteers will either be "cleaning" or numbering ducks. 

Great for individuals or groups of all ages and abilities.

Please select a shift from our organizations volunteer portal or reach out with your request for dates and times.

Sign up here: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co:443/JE/gijhyrm37lnlg4 or contact Jessica at jtartaglia@irisfamily.org / (260) 415-0569

2026 marks the 38th Annual Weigand Construction Duck Race to benefit Iris Family Support Center on July 25th at Promenade Park!
Come out and enjoy the family-friendly event, or respond under volunteer opportunities to volunteer with us! 
We are looking for volunteers to help at the event. By volunteering, you help us reach our goals and have fun in the process! Our Kids Zone is our biggest area of need.  We have kids' activities and games and need volunteers to help facilitate them.

We are in need of individuals to assist at our front desk. This person is responsible for allowing individuals into our building for appointments, accepting and sorting mail, receiving packages, answering the phone, and other office tasks as assigned. 

You are required to complete a volunteer application on our website and undergo a background check given the work that we do.

Bring joy and connection to Lutheran Life Villages - Kendallville. Do you have a caring heart and a little time to share? Our Assisted Living community is looking for warm, compassionate volunteers to help make each day brighter for our residents.

We could use volunteers to come in and read to nonverbal residents. This can really be any time. We could always use volunteers to play a game of some sort in the evenings. We play balloon ball at 4:30 pm every day. On Saturdays, we can have someone come in to help with exercise or play bingo from 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

We would love to have volunteers spend time one-to-one, listening and reminiscing about the “good old days,” playing piano (or other musical instruments) if you are musically-minded, or helping to facilitate arts and crafts or games with those who call Lutheran Life Villages home.

Specific needs include Bingo callers, playing cards with residents (especially euchre), reading group leaders for our "Cardinal Corner" sessions (especially in the evenings), entertainers (musical, dancers, you name it), and leading craft projects. We would love to be able to add volunteers to the schedule for regular days and times.  

We’re looking for volunteers who bring empathy, patience, and adaptability, along with a willingness to learn a person-centered approach—one that focuses on building trust, understanding, and genuine connection. Whether you can come once a week or just occasionally, your presence truly makes a difference!

Join Big Brothers Big Sisters as we partner with Mike’s Car Wash for a fun and impactful fundraising event! Volunteers and staff will help create a positive experience for community members while raising support for local youth mentoring programs. No prior experience is needed—just bring a positive attitude and enthusiasm for our mission. We are looking for ONE HOUR of your time to help us spread the word about BBBS.

Responsibilities: Hand out giveaways and promotional items, greet and thank customers, hold promotional signs, etc

What to Wear: Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes. Dress to be outside!

Please contact Randi Bebout with questions. randi.bebout@bbbsnei.org or 260-203-3330

Join us in welcoming thousands of athletes, families, and fans from across the country to Fort Wayne for the 2026 Hoosier National BMX Championship, one of the largest BMX racing events in the Midwest. The event will take place August 13–16, 2026, at Fort Wayne BMX in Franke Park and will bring competitors of all ages together for four days of exciting national-level racing.

Volunteers play a critical role in creating a memorable experience for visitors while supporting one of Fort Wayne's premier sporting events. Whether you enjoy interacting with guests, helping behind the scenes, or working in a fast-paced environment, there is a volunteer opportunity for everyone.

Volunteer Opportunities Include:
Visitor Guides & Parking Attendants – Welcome visitors, assist with parking, distribute event information, and help create a positive first impression for guests arriving from across the country.
Cashiers – Assist guests at concession locations, process transactions, and provide friendly customer service throughout the event.
Concessions Team Members – Help prepare and serve food and beverages, including grill operations, food assembly, and beverage stations.
Floaters/Runners – Support event operations by restocking supplies, assisting concession teams, and helping wherever needed to keep the event running smoothly.

All shift sign-ups will be managed through SignUp Genius here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040B48A9AD23A0F85-64381353-hoosier#/

Volunteers should be enthusiastic, dependable, and committed to providing a welcoming experience for visitors. You'll have the opportunity to support a nationally recognized sporting event, meet people from across the country, and help showcase Fort Wayne as a premier destination for sports tourism. We invite individuals, families, civic groups, and community organizations to get involved and be part of this exciting event.

No previous BMX experience is required.

Audio Reading Service volunteers provide audio access to printed news and information for listeners of all ages who have visual, physical, learning, or language disabilities or conditions that prevent them from reading printed materials.

Read El Mexicano y Más. El Mexicano covers local, national and world news and information for our Spanish speaking community. Volunteer for this program must be fluent in reading and speaking both Spanish and English. Materials are read from both hard copy and digital touchscreen tablet. This is a weekly or every/other week commitment for a 90-minute reading timeslot. We can work with your schedule, Monday-Friday between 8 AM – 3 PM.  

Lea El Mexicano y Más. El Mexicano cubre noticias e información local, nacional e internacional para nuestra comunidad de habla hispana. Los voluntarios para este programa deben tener fluidez en la lectura y el habla tanto en español como en inglés. Los materiales se leen tanto en formato impreso como en una tableta digital con pantalla táctil. Este compromiso es semanal o quincenal, con una sesión de lectura de 90 minutos. Nos adaptamos a su horario, de lunes a viernes entre las 8:00 y las 15:00.

Volunteers read and record written materials from over 130 sources in our studios, which are then broadcast over radio, TV, and available online, making printed content accessible in an audio format for everyone. The friendly voices of our volunteers also keep listeners connected to their community.

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.

Make a difference for 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.”

Help us bless the women in our residential program by organizing the generous donations we receive!
Your time and helping hands make a real difference.

✔ Sort clothing, toiletries, household items, and care essentials
✔ Organize donations into easy‑to‑find categories
✔ Keep our donation area tidy, welcoming, and ready for use
✔ Ensure items are clean, usable, and sorted with care

Every donated item is a gift meant to support women seeking hope, healing, and Christ-centered restoration.
Your service helps us steward these blessings well!

We are looking for a handy volunteer who can install dollies with casters to the bottom of four barrels (plastic drums). We have the supplies and a basic toolkit. The volunteer will need to bring their own drill and necessary tools for the job. 

We are located at 915 S. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802 in the Noll Catholic Center.

The volunteer can accomplish this job anytime during our office hours (8am-5pm Mon-Thurs, 8am-12pm Fri). 

We need your help! The United States Power Soccer Association (USPSA) is hosting their national championship from June 25–28 at Turnstone's Plassman Athletic Center in Fort Wayne. It's powerchair football: athletes with significant physical disabilities competing nationally, with teams and families traveling in from across the country.

We need volunteers to help run the event, and much of the work happens during weekday daytime hours — check-in, hospitality, scorekeeping help, and general support. Shifts are flexible and no experience is needed.

Simply follow this link to view available slots and sign up! USPSA National Power Soccer Tournament Volunteer SighUp

Community Outreach Volunteer

One K9 Corp is looking for volunteers who want to do more than simply donate their time—we are looking for people who want to make a measurable difference in the lives of veterans, individuals experiencing homelessness, and community members facing crisis.
Our team works directly in the community every day, providing meals, outreach, suicide prevention support, veteran assistance, harm reduction resources, transportation assistance, clothing distribution, and connections to life-changing services.

This is hands-on volunteer work. You will work alongside disabled combat veterans, healthcare professionals, veteran advocates, and community leaders who believe that service happens face-to-face and person-to-person. Volunteer Activities Volunteers may assist with: Serving meals and distributing foodHomeless outreach and community engagementVeteran support and peer outreachClothing and hygiene distributionCommunity events and special projectsResource navigation and referralsTransportation and logistics supportHarm reduction and public safety initiativesService dog and FOB program activities No experience is required.

We will teach you what you need to know. What matters most is a willingness to help others with dignity, compassion, and respect.

About One K9 Corp

One K9 Corp is a veteran-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving Northeast Indiana.
Each year, One K9:
Serves approximately 36,500 meals
Conducts more than 10,000 community outreach contacts
Supports more than 1,000 veterans
Distributes over 15,000 Lifeline emergency communication devices
Distributes more than 5,200 Narcan units
Distributes more than 5,200 gun locks
Distributes more than 26,000 condoms and harm-reduction resources
Conducts hundreds of wellness checks, crisis interventions, and support encounters

Our mission is simple:

Meet people where they are. Help them survive today. Connect them to a better tomorrow. Whether you can volunteer once a month or every week, your time can directly impact lives throughout our community.

If you believe service matters, we invite you to join us.

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. We are in particular need for volunteers for a volunteer Tuesdays from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.,or  6 - 9 p.m. as well as alternate Wednesdays from 6 - 9 p.m.

Once you have responded, I will email you with additional information and an application. Once you have completed the application, we will reach out to schedule an in-person interview.  

Do you want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of girls in your community? Become a Girls on the Run volunteer coach and help inspire confidence, build life skills, and encourage healthy habits—all while having fun! No running or coaching experience is required; just bring your enthusiasm, compassion, and willingness to empower girls to discover their inner strength.  Join us for a rewarding season of connection, growth, and unforgettable moments as you help girls cross the finish line—both at practice and in life.  Visit www.gotr-nei.org for more information about our life changing programing and volunteer opportunities.

Our Fall season will begin the week of September 14th and run through the week of November 2nd.  All new coaches must submit a background check and complete online and in person training. 

Please respond to learn more!

As a JA Finance Park® volunteer, you guide students through a realistic, hands-on budgeting simulation that helps them understand personal finance and real-world decision-making. Volunteers work in small groups to help students make choices about income, expenses, savings, and lifestyle—bringing financial concepts to life. Students arrive at Lincoln Finance Park prepared through classroom lessons for their simulation. During their visit, they step into the role of adults for the day, managing a monthly budget for themselves and their life scenario.

Volunteers guide students through the process and attend a brief on-site training 30 minutes before arrival to understand their role and the simulation. Your support helps students build confidence, think critically, and see how today’s decisions shape their future.

Volunteer opportunities are available for the 2026–2027 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 2026-2027 school year!

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 volunteer opportunities for the 2026-2027 school year!

Data Entry & Administrative Support
Help further the mission of Catholic Charities by supporting the stewardship of those who make our ministry possible. As a Data Entry volunteer, you will assist with maintaining accurate records in our donor database, helping ensure that every donor is acknowledged, valued, and connected to the impact of their generosity. Your service behind the scenes helps strengthen our ability to bring hope and assistance to neighbors in need.

Training will be provided. A willingness to learn, attention to detail, and respect for confidentiality are essential.

Responsibilities:

Enter and update donor records

Verify and organize donor information

Assist with database cleanup and data quality projects

Support occasional mailings and administrative tasks

Time Commitment: Flexible weekday hours based on volunteer availability.

Location: Our office in downtown Fort Wayne at the Noll Catholic Center: 915 S. Clinton St. 

Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 9:00 am - noon or 10 am - 1 pm. A Baby's Closet needs help getting the store ready for customers. This includes counting baby clothing items, hanging clothes, and putting outfits together. If you love baby clothes, you will love this opportunity.

Meet and assist families with babies and young children at A Baby's Closet (ABC).  As an ABC, volunteer, 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 who receive prenatal care, attend childbirth classes, take their children to well-child appointments, and keep immunizations up-to-date.  Coupons are received from service providers to be used for items at ABC.)

We will be pinning, sewing, surging, ironing between each step.

Please bring everything you use to sew at home.  We provide the fabric, 2 cutting and 3 ironing stations. If you own a serger please bring it instead of your machine.  

Bring your friends who do not sew, they will be tasked with pinning kits and ironing cases between each sewing step. Many hands make light work.

July 30th, 1015-430 pm. Come when you can and leave when you need to.  Bring your lunch or pop out and return.

Respond if you can attend. We can be reached at milesofsmiles.fw@gmail.com with questions. 

We are looking for compassionate volunteers who are willing to be available on an as-needed basis to support hospice patients who may not have family present or whose regular volunteer is temporarily unavailable. Our hospice program serves patients throughout Northeastern Indiana.

Situations where help may be needed include:

What volunteers do:

What to expect:

If you have a compassionate heart and a little flexibility in your schedule, this role can make a meaningful difference for someone at the end of life.

From time to time, Heart to Heart Hospice cares for patients who don’t have family close by, or whose loved ones need to step away briefly but don’t want them to be alone during their final moments. We are looking for someone with a flexible schedule who can sit with a patient near the end of life, offering comfort simply through their presence. This role is best suited for a compassionate individual who is comfortable providing support and presence during the end-of-life journey.

We would welcome the chance to talk more with you about this meaningful opportunity and the difference you could make.

A hospice patient companion volunteer is someone who provides non-medical, compassionate support to people receiving hospice care, typically near the end of life. Their primary role is to offer presence, comfort, and emotional support to patients and sometimes their families.

What They Do:

They do not provide medical care, administer medications, or perform clinical duties.

Have you served in the military? Your experience can make a profound difference in the life of a fellow veteran.

We are seeking compassionate Vet-to-Vet Hospice Volunteers to provide companionship and support to veterans in their final journey. Through shared stories, mutual understanding, and simple presence, you can bring comfort, dignity, and connection to those who once served our country.

What You’ll Do:

Why It Matters:
No veteran should face the end of life alone. Your service, empathy, and understanding create a bond that only another veteran can offer.

Who We’re Looking For:

Join us in honoring those who served. Your presence matters more than words can say

Be the reason Someone Smiles Today!

Volunteer as a Companion – Make Moments Matter

Do you have a kind heart, a listening ear, and a little time to share?

Join us in bringing joy, laughter, and friendship to those who need it most.

Whether it’s chatting over coffee, taking a short walk, or sharing stories from the past, your presence can turn someone’s ordinary day into something extraordinary.

No special skills needed --- just compassion and a willingness to care.

vFlexible hours

vTraining provided

vA chance to make real human connections

Become more than a volunteer – become a friend.

Ready to make a difference?

Contact us today and start your journey of meaningful companionship

Heart to Heart Hospice serves Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wells, and Whitley counties.

Offer a steady, caring presence to patients so their loved ones can step away and recharge. Your compassion and attentiveness bring comfort and reassurance to families who give so much of themselves as caregivers. Whether you’re listening, sharing quiet companionship, or simply sitting nearby, your presence helps ease loneliness during a challenging time. Beyond spending time with patients, this role may also involve light administrative duties such as answering phone calls, welcoming visitors, organizing paperwork, and assisting staff with everyday tasks. These supportive efforts help maintain a warm, organized setting for patients, families, and the care team.

Shelter volunteers assist with tasks that help with the day-to-day functioning of the shelter. Tasks can include things like preparing food for the food pantry, laundry, cleaning dishes or kennels, walking animals or providing other enrichment, along with other tasks as needed. Shelter volunteers are assigned tasks upon completion of orientation.

The National Airmail Museum is a new attraction being planned for Fort Wayne. The museum will be housed in the (soon-to-be) renovated 1930's-era "Hangar 2" on the east side of Smith Field. The museum will look back at the National Airmail Service--and the important role Fort Wayne served for the service. The museum will also feature local residents who played very important roles in aviation over the years and decades. In addition to looking back, the museum will also look forward to the future of aviation, by offering interactive exhibits--such as a "drone zone," simulators and various displays and activities that introduce visitors to the ever-expanding field of aviation. The museum was approved and authorized by official decree of the U.S. Congress.

As our project continues to develop and grow, we are in need of a Treasurer for our Board. Briefly, the Treasurer position involves five general responsibilities, which are: 1) Financial Oversight and Record Keeping (maintain financial records; manage/reconcile bank statements; management of the organization's financial accounts); 2) Budgeting and Planning (lead the annual budget preparation process; monitor income/expenses against the budget and advise the Board accordingly); 3) Reports (prepare and present a concise Treasurer's Report at each Board meeting; prepare annual financial statements for our annual report); 4) Compliance and Tax (ensure the timely filing of all required tax documents and state/federal non-profit reports; ensure the organization secures and maintains proper insurance coverage); 5) Fund Management (oversee/manage restricted funds to assure they are properly utilized; manage endowment and/or long-term accounts).

This position seeks someone who has knowledge of/experience with accounting/bookkeeping/finance and who has proficiency with accounting software, as well as Excel and Word. The candidate needs to also exemplify integrity, with unquestionable ethics and a commitment to transparency. We also seek a candidate who has a passion for the mission of the museum and its goals.

This office involves a three-year term. The board meetings are held monthly (at the terminal building at Smith Field) and are usually 2 to 2 1/2 hours in length. Completion of the other tasks specific to this office will require 4 - 8 hours per month. Additional time will be needed during budget and tax seasons.

We will be very happy to answer any inquiries regarding this position. Thank you.

The National Airmail Museum is a new attraction being planned in Fort Wayne. The museum will be housed in the (soon-to-be) renovated 1930's-era "Hangar 2" on the east side of Smith Field. The museum will look back at the National Airmail Service--and the important role Fort Wayne served for the service. The museum will also feature local residents who played very important roles in aviation over the years and decades. In addition to looking back, the museum will also look forward to the future of aviation, by offering interactive exhibits--such as a "drone zone," simulators and various displays and activities that introduce visitors to the ever-expanding field of aviation. The museum was approved and authorized by official decree of the U.S. Congress.

As our project continues to develop and grow, we are in need of a Secretary for our Board. Briefly, the Secretary position involves four general responsibilities, which are: 1) Meeting Documentation (e.g. recording/distributing minutes); 2) Records Management (e.g. maintain the Articles of Incorporation and By-laws and manage any IRS documentation); 3) Compliance (e.g. assuring the By-laws are followed; maintaining the Board roster) and 4) Communication (e.g. develop/distribute meeting minutes and agendas; handling any other official correspondence). 

This position seeks someone who is highly organized, able to concisely document the discussions/information presented during the board meetings and handle matters professionally. We also seek a candidate who has a passion for the mission of the museum and its goals.

This office involves a three-year term. The board meetings are held monthly (at the terminal building at Smith Field) and are usually 2 to 2 1/2 hours in length. Completion of the other tasks specific to this office will require from 4 - 7 hours per month.

We will be very happy to answer any inquiries regarding this position.  Thank you.

We are looking for someone to share their musical talents with our hospice patients and families. Currently, this would mean going into someone's home or a nursing facility (nursing home or assisted living facility) with a mask on and playing music. Patients enjoy music and would love for you to share your talent with them! We'd love to have you join our team. 

Heart to Heart Hospice serves Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wells, and Whitley counties.

I’d love to hear from you!

Be the reason someone feels seen, heard, and valued.

We are looking for caring, consistent adults to walk alongside teens and young adults—offering encouragement, support, and a safe space to grow.

Helps sort, clean, and pack kitchen items, linens, small appliances and other donations to prepare them to go out onto the floor for Mustard Seed's clients

Girls on the Run Northeast Indiana is seeking passionate and community-minded individuals to join our Board of Directors. We’re looking for dedicated leaders who believe in making a positive impact in the lives of young girls. Experience in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, marketing, education, finance, or community engagement is a plus — but passion for our mission and the girls we serve matters most.

Girls on the Run Northeast Indiana serves girls in 3rd-8th grade across nine counties.  Our fun, experience based curriculum inspires participates to be joyful, healthy and confident while creatively integrating running and movement. 

Join us in helping every girl recognize her strength and potential.  Visit gotr-nei.org to learn more about our council and our life changing programming.

At Heart to Heart Hospice, we know there are different ways to
show care for our terminally ill patients, and sometimes we are
able to involve a very special pet. Pets, through animal-assisted
therapy, provide faithful companionship, comfort and affection.

How can they interact with hospice patients?

•Sitting quietly near a patient, so the patient can enjoy their presence
•Playing fetch with a patient, going after a ball or toy
•Being talked to, petted, or held, per patient preference
•Enjoying performing tricks, such as 'roll over' 'sit' or 'shaking hands'

There are proven benefits to hospice pet therapy for those at
the end-of-life. Benefits can include:

•Reducing blood pressure
•Helping reduce physical pain
•Providing calm, with a relaxing and understanding presence
•Promoting improved heart rate and cardiovascular health
•Increasing overall comfort
•Helping facilitate range of motion and strength
•Reducing feelings of loneliness, depression, agitation, and anxiety

*Must be able to provide certification through an accredited organization and up to date vaccination records*

Work with children ages 5-14 to complete homework tasks, play games, complete a craft or just chat at one of our three youth centers.  This includes Weisser Youth Center, McMillen Community Center, and Jennings center.

The Weisser Youth center serves meals every day to the after school program participants. Assistant is needed to help heat food and serve the children meals.  The menus are created and coordinated with the Kid's cafe program.

Monday -Friday   

The Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Weisser Youth Center and Jennings center are teaming up with the Fort Wayne Fishing Club to learn the skills of fishing.  This include pole setup ,  baiting the hook, casting, reeling, taking fish off and minor repairs and de-tangling.  We are looking for 6-8 adults to assist the fishing club and staff during the four 75-90 minutes sessions

July 7th-21st   11am Reservoir Park

The Audio Reading Service provides audio access to printed information for listeners of all ages who have visual, physical, learning, or language disabilities or conditions that prevent them from reading printed materials. 

We record more than 65 different programs, including readings from over 130 newspapers, magazines, and other sources. These recordings are available to listeners via broadcast on radio, TV, and online.

Audio Description (AD) is the practice of describing visual content for people with visual impairment or other disabilities, and is included as an important – and growing! – part of many of our programs.

As a Volunteer Audio Description (AD) Writer, you will write vivid, accurate descriptions of cover art, photographs, illustrations, and infographics in magazines and other materials for our volunteers to read aloud. These descriptions provide valuable access to visual information that helps listeners fully understand and experience the publications they love.

You will receive training to learn AD industry best practices for writing descriptions of visual images. You will work from digital and physical copies of publications, and conduct light research as needed for best accuracy. Written descriptions will be submitted for review and revisions, and ongoing training and quality review sessions will be provided. Once fully trained, descriptions may be written and submitted remotely, with occasional onsite training and review.

The ideal volunteer will have:

·        A strong command of written English — clear, precise, and evocative

·        A close observer's eye for mood, composition, color, expression, and context

·        Some familiarity with photography, visual art, or illustration

This is a weekly commitment. We can work with your schedule, Mondays or Tuesdays preferred, between 8:00 am - 3:00 pm.

We enhance the lives of our listeners!

"I appreciate the photo descriptions in the paper each day.”

"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."

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

If your skills and passions match our needs, we’d love to have you join our team of ACPL volunteers! An interview is required. Auditions are also required for all volunteer readers. 

Packing on-site at Adams Elementary, our volunteers create supplemental weekend food bags for hundreds of children every Thursday during the school year.  

Packing on-site at Fairfield Elementary, our volunteers create supplemental weekend food bags for hundreds of children every Thursday during the school year. 

The activity includes assembly-line packing and does require some light lifting, as well as the ability to move around in sometimes close quarters.

This volunteer activity does require a background check with FWCS.

Packing on-site at Fairfield Elementary, our volunteers create supplemental weekend food bags for hundreds of children every Thursday during the school year. 

The activity includes assembly-line packing and does require some light lifting, as well as the ability to move around in sometimes close quarters.

This volunteer activity does require a background check with FWCS.

Audio Reading Service volunteers provide audio access to printed news and information for listeners of all ages who have visual, physical, learning, or language disabilities or conditions that prevent them from reading printed materials.

Our current opportunities include:

• Read and record programs when a regular reader is absent by becoming a Substitute Recorded Reader. Subs receive a weekly email notification of upcoming opportunities to cover a program, and may select opportunities that fit your schedule and interests. Materials are read from hard copy and digital touchscreen tablet. Programs are either 30 minutes or one hour of recording, within a 90-minute recording session timeslot. We can work with your schedule, Monday-Friday between 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. Training will be provided.

• Become a Substitute Live Reader, reading the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette live on the air with an experienced partner. Subs receive a weekly email notification of upcoming opportunities to cover for a regular live reader’s absence. Each live broadcast opportunity is a 3-hour session that occurs on a weekday from 8:00 am - 11:00 am, or on a Saturday from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. You may select an opportunity that fits your schedule. Training includes observing and participating in live broadcasts for 2-3 mornings in a row prior to your first scheduled sub reading.

• Read and record Spanish-language programs when a regular reader is absent by becoming a Spanish-language Substitute Recorded Reader. Volunteers for these programs must be fluent in reading and speaking both Spanish and English. Subs receive a weekly email notification of upcoming opportunities to cover a program, and may select opportunities that fit your schedule and interests. Materials are read from hard copy and digital touchscreen tablet. Programs are usually 30 minutes or one hour of recording, within a 90-minute recording session timeslot. We can work with your schedule, Monday-Friday between 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. Training on equipment and reading materials will be provided.

Lea y grabe programas en español cuando el lector habitual no esté disponible al convertirse en Lector(a) Suplente de Grabación. Las personas voluntarias deben tener fluidez tanto en español como en inglés, tanto en lectura como en conversación. Los suplentes reciben un correo electrónico semanal con oportunidades para cubrir programas y pueden elegir las que mejor se ajusten a su horario e intereses. Los materiales se leen en formato impreso o desde una tableta digital con pantalla táctil. Por lo general, los programas duran 30 minutos o una hora, dentro de una sesión de grabación de 90 minutos. Podemos adaptarnos a su disponibilidad de lunes a viernes, entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 3:00 p. m. Se proporcionará capacitación sobre el uso del equipo y los materiales de lectura.

Volunteers read and record written materials from over 130 sources in our studios, which are then broadcast over radio, TV, and available online, making printed content accessible in an audio format for everyone. The friendly voices of our volunteers also keep listeners connected to their community.

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.

Make a difference for 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.”

The Journey is seeking passionate, purpose-driven professionals to join our Board of Directors.

This is more than a position—it’s an opportunity to help shape the future of teens and young adults in our community.

✨ We’re looking for individuals who:
• Have a heart to serve and make a difference
• Believe in creating safe spaces for growth, healing, and connection
• Bring professional experience, leadership, or community insight
• Are passionate about supporting young people as they step into healthy, independent futures

At The Journey, we walk alongside teens and young adults, offering mentorship, life skills, and faith-centered encouragement as they navigate life’s challenges.

The Fundraising Committee is responsible for ensuring The Journey has the financial resources necessary to fulfill its mission. This committee raises both capital and operating funds, supports donor relations, and builds a culture of generosity and enthusiasm for philanthropy within the board, mentors, and community.

The Marketing Committee is responsible for overseeing all communication, branding, and promotional efforts that represent The Journey. This committee ensures that all written and visual materials accurately reflect the organization’s mission, values, and programs while maintaining consistency across all platforms.

The committee’s work helps raise awareness, build credibility, and strengthen relationships with mentees, mentors, donors, and community partners.

The Community Engagement Committee strengthens The Journey’s visibility, partnerships, and outreach throughout the community. This committee identifies opportunities for connection, collaboration, and awareness to support the overall mission of The Journey.

The Finance / Fund Development Committee ensures The Journey operates with the financial health, transparency, and sustainability needed to fulfill its mission. This committee provides financial analysis, guidance, and oversight while helping to secure the resources necessary to sustain and grow our programs and outreach.

The Program Committee provides guidance, oversight, and innovation for all Journey programs. This committee ensures that each program fulfills the organization’s mission—to support young adults ages 14–26 in developing emotional stability, practical life skills, and healthy relationships through mentorship, community, and hands-on learning.

The committee plays a vital role in planning new initiatives, maintaining program quality, and strengthening partnerships that expand access and impact.

Hey, want to be part of something awesome? The City of Fort Wayne Greenways and Trails team is on the lookout for folks to join as Greenway Rangers and help keep our sidepath trails in top shape.

Oh, and if you’re wondering, a sidepath is just a fancy name for a two-way trail that runs right along the road-think bikes, joggers, and dog-walkers all sharing the lane.

Here’s what you’d be doing as a Greenway Ranger:

- Patrol your own little stretch of trail (half a mile to a mile) once a week from April through October. Winter          patrols? Totally your call.

- Notice anything weird—like graffiti, fallen branches, or cracks in the path? Give the Program Manager a quick

  shout.

- Track your patrol hours each month. Nothing tricky, promise.

- Pick up litter, clear away small branches, sweep up debris—just the easy stuff. If it’s something bigger, let the

  Program Manager know and they’ll handle it.

Featured Sidepath Trail Openings:

     - 6-Mile Creek Trail - S. Anthony Boulevard to Fellowship Missionary Church

     - Bass Road Trail - Scott Roadd to Hadley Road - Can be split into two sections

     - Hanna Street Trail - Multiple sections available spring 2026 - Berry Street to Tillman Park
     - St. Marys Pathway - Taylor Street Bridge to Carlton Avenue

This volunteer position is open to anyone 18 years or older. Families or individuals under 18 should contact Rick Zolman at Greenways@CityofFortWayne.org to discuss opportunities.

Comfort Cart: 

Support families by offering donated snacks, beverages, toys, and crafts to families without them leaving their child’s room. Volunteers visit the PICU, PEDS, and CCN units in the hospital.

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

Once you have completed an application, we will reach out to schedule an in-person interview.  Thank you for applying.

We are looking for someone to cut the material only that is used to make our hand-sewn bed pads. No experience necessary, we will train. This is done by using a standard office cutting board. Please call Sandra Logan at 260-484-9560 for more information. 

Join us at Indiana's #1 Farmers Market! We have jobs for everyone!

Between the Gown Garden and the warehouse, we are in need of volunteers.  This role would do the following tasks:

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 and unpacking rental orders. Pickup returned orders from the Gown Garden and take to warehouse for unpacking. This could include lifting, folding linens, organizing items, sorting, inventorying, etc.  Hours are flexible.

From This Day Forward is looking for someone who can help with marketing our organization including social media.  Our website describes who we are, our mission statement and services.  Hours are flexible and some of the work can be done remotely.

Seeking someone to join our team to focus on our Create for a Cause projects. Over the years, we have accumulated craft supplies and would like to share our surplus supplies with organizations who would be able to recycle the items into something creative.  We also hold our own events where we gather crafters to help make items so that they can be donated to those in need.  Duties would include but be limited to organizing events and finding agencies who are in need of our surplus craft supplies. Volunteer hours are flexible and some can be done remotely.

At the Gown Garden, assist customers in finding affordable formal wear, semi-formal wear, jewelry, shoes and other items. Assist brides with finding their 'Say YES to the Dress' gown and accessories. Assist with basic boutique upkeep including incoming donations. Help as needed with special events throughout the year. Hours are flexible.

We are looking for volunteer drivers that will help get clients to and from their chemo and radiation appointments.  You do not have to stay with the client. Volunteers will use their own vehicle to transport. DRIVERS ARE NEEDED IN ALL ZIP CODES in Northeast Indiana counties; Allen, Adams, DeKalb, Noble, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Steuben, Wabash, Wells and Whitley counties. This does not mean you have to drive in all 11 counties. You pick when and where you want to drive. NO SET HOURS OR REQUIRED HOURS. With every 150 miles driven, you will be reimbursed with at $15 gas card. For more information, please contact Sandra Logan at 260-484-9560 or slogan@cancer-services.org. 

Hello! We are looking to teach a few individuals on how to install memorial bricks, which pave the sidewalk to our building. These bricks are purchased by individuals who would like to honor their loved ones who lost their battle to cancer. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED AND NO HEAVY LABOR! We have all the tools you will need.

This volunteer project can be completed during or after business hours, and installations happen approximately three to four times a year, depending on the need. 

If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please reach out to Sandra Logan at 260-484-9560 or slogan@cancer-services.org 

We are looking for someone to clean and organize various rooms at our facility. We are currently going through a purge, and need a little help. If you are great at organization, WE NEED YOU! Please call Sandra Logan at 260-484-9560 for more information or to sign up.

Hey, want to be part of something awesome? The City of Fort Wayne Greenways and Trails team is on the lookout for folks to join as Greenway Rangers and help keep our Greater Fort Wayne Network  trails in top shape.

Here’s what you’d be doing as a Greenway Ranger: - Patrol your own little stretch of trail (half a mile to a mile) once a week from April through October. Winter patrols? Totally your call.

- Notice anything weird—like graffiti, fallen branches, or cracks in the path? Give the Program Manager a quick shout.

- Track your patrol hours each month. Nothing tricky, promise. - Pick up litter, clear away small branches, sweep up debris

-Just the easy stuff. If it’s something bigger, let the Program Manager know and they’ll handle it.

Featured Open Trail Slots:

This volunteer position is open to anyone 18 years or older. Families or individuals under 18 should contact Rick Zolman at Greenways@CityofFortWayne.org to discuss opportunities.

First Thursday of each month from 10:00 am to Noon

Volunteer with us to keep our wildlife safe and our preserves clean.  We'll be picking up trash along Engle Road on the 1st Thursday of each month, from 10 am - Noon.  Wear close-toed shoes and long pants.  We'll provide safety vests, gloves, trash bags, trash grabbers and snacks!  Meet us at the Gateway (gravel) Parking Lot at 6801 Engle Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804 and help make a difference in your community!

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

First Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Join us, and other volunteers in the community, at Hop River Brewing Company (1515 N Harrison Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46808) for an evening of stewardship and volunteering! This is a great way to support us at Little River Wetlands Project and a local brewery. This is an all-ages venue, so children are welcome. If you don't enjoy beer, that's okay, they have plenty of good food and non-alcoholic beverages too.  

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

Heart to Heart Hospice is looking for compassionate volunteers to help support patients and families through weekly check-in calls.

As a Tuck-In Call Volunteer, you will make friendly phone calls to patients or their caregivers to ensure they feel supported and prepared for the days ahead. These calls help our care team confirm that patients are comfortable, have the supplies they need, and know they are not alone.

What You’ll Do

Why This Matters

Sometimes a simple phone call can bring reassurance and comfort during a difficult time. Your voice can help patients and families feel heard, supported, and connected to their care team.

What We Provide

No medical experience is required—just a kind heart, good listening skills, and a willingness to help others.

If you enjoy connecting with people and want to make a difference from the comfort of your home, this opportunity is a wonderful way to serve.

Join us in bringing comfort, compassion, and support to those who need it most.

New moms may choose a homemade knitted or crocheted blanket when visiting A Baby's Closet.  Size approximately 30" by 36".  Moms and their babies love these blankets. Show your creativity! Blankets can be delivered to Associated Churches, 602 E. Wayne St, Fort Wayne, on Monday-Thursday from 8-3 pm and Fri from 8-12.

A Baby's Closet helps families experiencing hardship by providing baby items to safely take care of their children.  Moms earn coupons by going to pre-natal and pediatric appointments, parenting education, and continuing their education. 

Assisting our current office staff 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!

We are looking forward to connecting with you! We are flexible with the hours.

The House of Pins is a uniquely inclusive recreational space, operated entirely by dedicated volunteers. As the only private sensory-friendly recreational venue with both a bowling alley and a sensory room, we offer a range of adaptive amenities designed to support individuals with diverse disabilities. We offer monthly community outreach events. Canvas and Cupcakes is a monthly Saturday event designed for our guests to express their creativity. Join us for a morning of guided painting for all abilities to shine and of course don't forget the delicious cupcakes to refuel us! Volunteers are needed to encourage and assist our guests.

At home or with your group.

Sew pillowcases 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". Please use the "Hotdog Method" and French seam, if possible.

drop off sites: 

2025 was an awesome year and 2026 is headed in the same direction 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!

we can be reached at milesofsmiles.fw@gmail.com

Dinner Pick Up Driver

This volunteer will graciously donate 1-2 hours of time and the fuel needed to pick up restaurant provided meals that are located a few miles from Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Indiana. To be a dinner delivery driver, you must have proof of a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and you must log your hours through Volunteer Center to be covered by their insurance. Supplemental liability insurance is offered by both RMHC and Volunteer Center. The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Indiana will gladly work with volunteers during inclement weather. The safety of our volunteers is very important.

Pickups are on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.  We also have pick up opportunities every other month on the first Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. and the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 a.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. 

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 neat and welcoming, and assist guests throughout 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 and thank you for helping our families!

Classes:

Volunteers are invited to share their talents by teaching a new skill to our guests. Whether you have experience in crocheting, cross-stitching, scrapbooking, or another creative or practical skill, we welcome the opportunity for you to lead a class.

Teaching a skill not only provides a meaningful activity but also empowers our guests, builds confidence, and fosters a sense of community. Volunteers should be patient, encouraging, and prepared to create a supportive and engaging learning environment for all participants.

Help is needed on Monday and Tuesday mornings 8 am - 12 pm, assisting with front desk responsibilities. Volunteer can choose to work one day or both. Duties include answering phones, allowing guests access into the building, distributing medication, and supporting the distribution of hygiene items as needed.

This role also involves actively assisting guests with their needs while maintaining a professional, welcoming, and positive demeanor. A pleasant and approachable attitude is essential to ensure guests feel supported and respected at all times.

House of Pins offers a unique experience for people of all abilities. Each month we offer a adult music jam session. Guests will be exploring time with various instruments and ending with a musical game. Volunteers are needed to provide support to each guest, offering encouragement and inviting participation. Prompting, redirecting and being interactive with the guests. 

Do you enjoy engaging with independent senior adults? Within the apartments of Residential Living, there is a need for volunteers to assist with wellness programs to enhance the lifestyle of our active members. Whether you're assisting in our carpentry shop, assisting or teaching a painting class, or calling the forever-famous game of Bingo, we're looking for you! Volunteer needs are during the following times: Weekdays 10am - 4 pm; Saturdays 10am - 4 pm

Bring joy and connection to Lutheran Life Villages - Inverness. Do you have a caring heart and a little time to share? Our Memory Care Assisted Living community is looking for warm, compassionate volunteers to help make each day brighter for our residents living with dementia.

When We Need You:
Tuesdays & Saturdays, 10–11:30 AM – Join us for lively Bingo fun and friendly conversation!
Wednesdays–Fridays, 2–3:30 PM – Help out with Noodle Ball and other movement games, fingernail painting, and cheerful happy hour gatherings.

We also would love to have volunteers spend time one-to-one, listening and reminiscing about the “good old days”, polisging and painting fingernails, or playing piano (or other musical instruments) for our friends.

We’re looking for volunteers who bring empathy, patience, and adaptability, along with a willingness to learn a person-centered approach—one that focuses on building trust, understanding, and genuine connection. Whether you can come once a week or just occasionally, your presence truly makes a difference!

The Wellspring Shoppe is a clothing boutique that supplies free clothing to over 3,500 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 and still make a difference.

We look forward to connecting with you soon!

The Children's 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 basement storage room

Receive and put away donations for the children's storage room

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*

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 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 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!

School Buddies is a site based program where the volunteer gets matched with an elementary aged child and meets them once a week at their school during lunch. During this time, matches will often eat together, play games, talk, and maybe work on school work or reading. This program follows the school schedule and does not meet during summer or winter break. Sign up today to help change a child's outlook on life!

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

School Buddies is a site based program where the volunteer gets matched with an elementary aged child and meets them once a week at their school during lunch. During this time, matches will often eat together, play games, talk, and maybe work on school work or reading. This program follows the school schedule and does not meet during summer or winter break. Sign up today to help change a child's outlook on life!

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 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 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!

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.