Volunteer Opportunities From: Volunteer Center

The Fort Wayne Downtown Kiwanis Club is in need of volunteers to work its famous Apple Dumpling Booth at the Johnny Appleseed Festival on Saturday, Sept. 20 and Sunday, Sept. 21. All funds raised support Kiwanis' projects to benefit kids and families. A major focus this year is on youth mental health and creating more Riley Hospital Mental Health Hubs across the state. Shifs are Saturday: 9:30 - 1 pm and 2-6 pm. Sunday: 9:30 - 1 pm and 1 - 5 pm

There are certain clothes to wear for this event. Here is the info:

EVERYONE: Dark shoes (NO WHITE), no visible logos. Pull back long hair, as you'll be working around food

Ladies: white top, 3/4 to full sleeve, preferably no buttons. Skirts, bonnets & aprons will be provided.

Guys: blue jeans and light-colored teeshirt. Overshirt and hat will be provided.

Allen County Homeless Veteran Stand Down's mission is to promote the self-sufficiency of veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and to enhance employment and training opportunities. 

Allen County Homeless Veteran Stand Down is looking for volunteers on Thursday, November 6th for various positions including:

Veteran Guides (14 Volunteers, 9:30am - 2pm) -- Volunteers will walk and assist Veterans in getting to the correct services and resources, as well as assist Veterans with any questions or concerns they may have

Volunteers should be 18+, have a desire to help Veterans, and follow detailed instructions. This opportunity is wheelchair accessible and is an indoor event. Additional questions should be directed to Monet Miller  at monet.miller@va.gov

Allen County Homeless Veteran Stand Down's mission is to promote the self-sufficiency of veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and to enhance employment and training opportunities. 

Allen County Homeless Veteran Stand Down is looking for volunteers on Thursday, November 6th for various positions including:

Registration/Intake (6 volunteers, 9:30am - 2pm) -- Volunteers will provide customer service and assist with registration forms to make sure information is legible and completed correctly

Volunteers should be 18+, have a desire to help Veterans, and follow detailed instructions. This opportunity is wheelchair accessible and is an indoor event. Additional questions should be directed to Monet Miller at monet.miller@va.gov

Allen County Homeless Veteran Stand Down's mission is to promote the self-sufficiency of veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and to enhance employment and training opportunities. 

Allen County Homeless Veteran Stand Down is looking for volunteers on Thursday, November 6th for various positions including:

Load In (8 volunteers, 8am - 10am) -- Volunteers will unload vehicles, load materials onto carts, and unload materials in the event area

Volunteers should be 18+, have a desire to help Veterans, and follow detailed instructions. This opportunity is wheelchair accessible and is an indoor event. Additional questions should be directed to Monet Miller at monet.miller@va.gov

Allen County Homeless Veteran Stand Down's mission is to promote the self-sufficiency of veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and to enhance employment and training opportunities. 

Allen County Homeless Veteran Stand Down is looking for volunteers on Thursday, November 6th for various positions including:

Female Veteran Guides (2 Volunteers, 9:30am - 2pm) --Female Volunteers will be available for any female veteran that is requesting assistance

Volunteers should be 18+, have a desire to help Veterans, and follow detailed instructions. This opportunity is wheelchair accessible and is an indoor event. Additional questions should be directed to Monet Miller at monet.miller@va.gov 

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

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

Period clothing will be provided. 

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

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

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

Fold plastic grocery sacks in the comfort of your easy chair in front of the TV! We are helping the USPS prepare for their annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive scheduled for the second Saturday in May. You must come by our office, 3401 Lake Avenue to pick up and return the supplies. Mon - Thur between 9 - 4 p.m.

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!

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:

Are you looking for a fun and safe volunteer opportunity during the pandemic? Share your love of books and children!

Read aloud a child's book while being filmed to share with the students at MLK Montessori School. Video will take place at the Volunteer Center on Lake Avenue and technology will be handled by the Volunteer Center staff.  You simply need to use your most engaging reading voice and share the pictures in the book with the kids who will be tuning in! It is taped, not live so no worries about messing up, we will simply start over!  Flexible hours to fit your schedule.

Do you enjoy volunteering assembling mailing packets and working in a group? Consider signing up to be part of our Bulk Mail Team!

You  will be notified when the Volunteer Center receives requests for Bulk Mail projects from local non profit agencies in Fort Wayne. Depending on your availability and schedule, you can then decide if you would like to sign up to help at a specific project. Flexible hours. Project locations will vary throughout the city.