Volunteer Opportunities From: Volunteer Center

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

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

This is an on-site volunteer position.

Roles & Duties:

Organizing and arranging items in residential supply closets

Receive and put away donations for the supply closets

Cleaning out and discarding unusable items

Keeping detailed inventory to send to staff

Communicating supply needs to staff

Responsible for following all established policies and procedures

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

Maintain client and staff confidentiality

Other duties as assigned

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

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

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

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

Roles & Duties:

Organizing and arranging items in the boutique

Cleaning out and discarding unusable items

Keeping detailed inventory

Communicating boutique needs to staff

Responsible for following all established policies and procedures

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

Maintain client and staff confidentiality

Other duties as assigned

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

Under the supervision of the Facilities Manager and Engagement Coordinator, the Landscaping Maintenance Volunteer will complete needed landscaping related tasks including, but not limited to, watering plants, pulling weeds, raking leaves, picking up limbs, and cleaning up trash. The Landscaping Maintenance Volunteer must demonstrate a commitment to serving YWCA NEIN’s clients and upholding the YWCA mission. 

This is an on-site volunteer position.

Roles & Duties:

Complete landscaping maintenance duties as requested by either the Facilities Manager or Engagement Coordinator

Responsible for following all established policies and procedures

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

Maintain client and staff confidentiality

We are seeking a Bilingual Translator to interpret legal documents, housing applications, marketing materials, and other documents as requested, making sure to maintain their original meaning, format, and tone. To be successful in this volunteer role, you should have a keen eye for detail and be fluent in at least two languages (including English). The volunteer will provide ready-to-use translated content that meets our internal and external needs and helps us reach a broader audience.

Roles & Duties:

Read given material and convert text from one language to one or more

Ensure translated content conveys original meaning and tone

Proofread translated texts for grammar, spelling, and punctuation accuracy

Follow up with YWCA team members to ensure translation meets their needs

Edit content with an eye toward maintaining its original format (e.g., font and structure)