Volunteer Opportunities From: Volunteer Center

The Indiana Bar Foundation invites you to continue supporting civics education by volunteering as a judge for our 2026 We the People competitions! As part of our flagship We the People program, more than 1,000 students from classes statewide have been studying the U.S. Constitution and legal system, the Bill of Rights, and the history and evolution of our American democracy. We the People culminates in a competition featuring simulated congressional hearings where students testify before a panel of community judges acting as members of Congress.

You do not need to be a constitutional scholar or have a legal background to volunteer as a judge. All that is required is a baseline knowledge of American history, citizenship, and our system of government, plus a willingness to engage in thoughtful conversation with middle and/or high school students as they showcase the depth and breadth of their knowledge. The Indiana Bar Foundation will supply you with all the training, materials, and information you need to be successful.

If you are interested in volunteering, you must complete a short profile and register to volunteer using this link:Sign up here. 

If you cannot use this method or have additional questions, contact Nicolette at nmantica@inbarfoundation.org 

Each volunteer serves a three-hour shift at one of our 10 tour stops. No experience is needed as we offer pre-event instruction and specific, easy details when you arrive for your shift.  

As a thank you for your service, you’ll receive a free ticket (one ticket per volunteer shift worked) for the tour so you can enjoy our homes as well as help us out. 

To view available tour stops/shifts and to sign up to volunteer, follow this link: Tour Stop Docents: West Central Home and Garden Tour - September 12th & 13th 

This event is designed for individuals ages 5 and older with special needs (adults too) to have the opportunity to participate in a team sport with the support of volunteers. 

The first half of the clinic will consist of fun skill drills and practice for individuals with ANY ability level, followed by an all-inclusive game and awards ceremony! There will also be resources available for parents and caregivers!To view available slots and to sign up use this link and scroll to bottom:  Special Stars: Special Stars Baseball Clinic 2026

Please bring a mitt for the participant if possible. All other equipment will be provided on site for use for the day. Please note this is a physical activity-by registering you are agreeing to allow participation in this event and agree to not hold event volunteers or World Baseball Academy accountable for injuries that may occur during participation.

Our annual Coats for Kids runs November/December. All year round our volunteers knit/crochet hats and scarves to accompany the over 10,000 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! Our group is called "The Yarnsters" and we have a lot of fun! 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.