2023 Holiday Helpers

If you love the holidays and people, you will love volunteering at Opportunity House! The holidays are Opportunity House’s busiest time of year and they need extra elves. Whether you come once or become part of the "Ophouse" family you are welcome. Volunteers 16 years or older are needed between now and Dec. 22nd, Monday through Saturday to help with merchandise stocking and displays, assisting cashiers, tagging clothing, and many other tasks. Training is provided, and shifts are flexible. Cashiers are trained and then sign up for shifts, either 9:30am–1pm or 1–3:30pm. Visit https://tinyurl.com/2023-holiday-helpers to learn more and sign up. Contact Nicola Payne at 812-336-2443 or ophouse68@gmail.com for more information or questions.

Make Winter Warming Kits Event

Baby, it’s cold outside! All high-school-age Monroe County teens are invited to join Monroe County Youth Council on Dec. 8th from 3:30–5pm to enjoy hot drinks and help pack winter warming kits. These kits will be distributed by Beacon, an organization in Bloomington dedicated to working with unhoused people in Monroe County. The Monroe County Youth Council (MCYC) is a youth-run organization established in 2011 to: “Improve the quality of life of youth in Monroe County, Indiana.” MCYC promotes and recognizes youth in action in the community and fosters volunteer service opportunities for and by youth. Interested teens can learn more and RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/winter-warming-kits or https://tinyurl.com/aznfarme. For additional questions, contact Monroe County Youth Council at mcyouthcouncil@gmail.com.

Event Planner - Fundraising Volunteer

The Bloomington Symphony Orchestra is looking for a fundraising event planner to help with their annual gala. They are looking to elevate the event to support the orchestra, and could use your help! The Bloomington Symphony Orchestra promotes a lifelong appreciation of and enthusiasm for music through its performances as well as outreach and educational work throughout the community. Visit https://tinyurl.com/event-fundraising-volunteers to learn more. Contact bso@bloomingtonsymphony.com with additional questions.

Fill the Volunteer Gap

Volunteering during winter, spring, and summer breaks is a HUGE help to organizations that utilize volunteers to maintain their services year-round. Whether it is a short-term opportunity or the beginning of a longer commitment, volunteering at these times of the year means a lot! View the list of organizations that need volunteers to help Fill the Gap at https://tinyurl.com/fill-the-gap-volunteers. Contact Michelle Moss at 812-349-3433 or getconnected@bloomington.in.gov for more information or assistance.