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Volunteer Opportunities

People are the real success behind any community....and the Richmond/Wayne County area has been blessed with great people!  Volunteer your time and make a difference in your community today!

If you are interested in volunteering - review the variety of positions and skills detailed here.  There is sure to be a good match for your interests and time requirements!

For additional information, you may want to visit the Volunteer.IN.gov.

If your organization has a need for volunteers, you may fill out our volunteer position form.

Please contact these organizations directly.

Purpose_of_Organization
Animal rescue and adoption

Description_of_Position

  • Socializing animals (playing with cats, walking dogs);
  • grooming animals (brushing cats, trimming claws, brushing dogs);
  • cleaning (cleaning kennels, sweeping and mopping floors, scooping litter boxes),
  • adoption support (accompanying director to PetSmart or other adoption events),
  • animal transport (transporting new adoptees to their new home, transporting animals to vet)

Skills_Required
None

Time_Required
Volunteers choose hours.

Location
3 miles north of Hagerstown at 13083 Olive Branch Road

  • Group_or_Organization: Covenant Hospice
  • Volunteer_Position: Patient Companion, Respite Care Volunteer, Administrative Volunteer
  • Contact: Stephanie Baker
  • Contacts_Position: LPN, Volunteer Coordinator
  • Phone: 765-939-3756
  • Email: sbaker@covenant-hospice.com
  • Date: 15 May 2007

Purpose_of_Organization
Our Mission is to care for people and their families facing terminal illness with a team of compassionate, skilled health professionals. We have the RIGHT culture built on the four cornerstones of Respect, Integrity, Honesty and Teamwork, with GOD in the center.

Description_of_Position
PATIENT COMPANIONS: These volunteers go out into the facilities and private homes to spend one on one time with our patients. Volunteers may do a variety of different things during their visits from talking to writing a letter for the patient to watching a movie or even taking a walk.

RESPITE CARE VOLUNTEER: These volunteers go into the private homes to relieve caregivers for a break. Volunteers then sit with the patient for a specified amount of time.

ADMINISTRATIVE VOLUNTEERS: These volunteers help out in our offices. Volunteers may help answer phones, file, make admission and information packets, help with data entry and many more things.

Skills_Required
Must be trustworthy individuals that have time to help make a difference in someone's life.

Time_Required
1-3 hours per week

Location
Offices are located in Richmond and New Castle. Patient assignments vary to location but volunteers will be assigned in their local area.

Purpose_of_Organization
EF Foundation for Foreign Study is a non-profit high school exchange program dedicated to breaking down barriers of language, culture and geography.

Description_of_Position
You can make a real contribution to international exchange! EF Foundation for Foreign Study is looking for local representatives to coordinate their high school exchange program in your community. As an International Exchange Coordinator (IEC) with EF Foundation you will become directly involved in international student exchange and become your community's primary contact with EF Foundation. Your responsibilities would include interviewing and selecting host families, working with local high schools, and becoming a friend and advisor to exchange students who will spend up to 10 months in your area. As an IEC, you will share in your student's daily discovery of America and over the course of the year you will be exposed to many new ideas and customs. Through our various incentive plans, you may also have the opportunity to travel abroad and to attend regional and international conferences on cultural exchange. This is an unpaid position; however expenses will be reimbursed by EF. EF Foundation is a non-profit organization.

Skills_Required
Must be at least 25 years of age.

Time_Required
No set time commitment

Location
Throughout Indiana

  • Group_or_Organization: ASA International
  • Volunteer_Position: Host Families Needed
  • Contact: Tiffany Adams
  • Contacts_Position: Indiana Regional Director
  • Phone: 1-877-283-5470
  • Email: asai@hoosierlink.net
  • Date: 21 Jun 2006

Purpose_of_Organization
The mission of ASA International is to promote mutual understanding and respect among people of the world. We know that by bringing people together from all parts of the world we will be spreading understanding and respect among everyone involved in the experience.

Description_of_Position
We are needing caring families of all backgrounds NOW for the students arrival in August, 2006 that will share their lives with a young person from another country. Traditional families, single parents, retirees, empty nesters all make wonderful host families VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.asaicrossroads.com  to see the students needing homes NOW.

Skills_Required
Provide adequate living space to your new son/daughter. Your new family member can share a room with an age appropriate sibling of the same sex. Give the same care and concern to your International son/daughter as you do to your own children.

Time_Required
Your time invested will reward you for a lifetime.

Location
Your home

Purpose_of_Organization
To advocate for the best interest of abused and neglected children.

Description_of_Position
CASAs are trained volunteers appointed by the judge in child abuse and neglect cases to research the case, review documents, interview people and make a report to the court as to what is in the best interest of the child in terms of services, placement, visitation, and permanency.

Skills_Required
Must be 21 years of age. Successfully pass screening requirements. Successfully complete 30 hours of initial training.

Time_Required
Varies.

Location
Wayne County Courthouse, 301 East Main Street, Richmond

Purpose_of_Organization
The Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) is part of a federal network of State Health Insurance Assistance Programs located in every state. SHIIP is a non-profit organization designed to provide an unbiased place for seniors and pre-retirees to find answers to their health insurance questions.

Description_of_Position
All of our services are free. SHIIP is staffed by a crew of volunteer counselors who have completed an intensive 4-day training course and are certified by the Indiana State Department of Insurance. Regular training updates keep them current with the most recent changes in Medicare and other health care insurance options. SHIIP counselors are committed volunteers who offer you free and objective assistance in complete confidence.

Skills_Required
Good communications skills.

Time_Required
4 hours/mo. +

Location
Wayne County SHIIP Counselors, Centerville Senior Center in Centerville, IN

Purpose_of_Organization
HELP the Animals is a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter dedicated to providing a safe haven for homeless animals until they can be placed in responsible, loving homes. We are committed to reducing pet overpopulation through a 100% spay/neuter program for HELP shelter animals, as well as an aggressive spay/neuter and humane treatment education programs for the community.

Description_of_Position
Walking dogs, socializing cats and dogs. Cleaning cages and litter boxes and other duties as determined by the volunteer coordinator.

Skills_Required
A love for animals and no pet allergies.

Time_Required
As many hours per week as you would like.

Location
2101 West Main Street, Richmond, IN

  • Group_or_Organization: Sunrise, Inc.
  • Volunteer_Position: Horse Leaders and Rider Assistants
  • Contact: Janice Edelman
  • Contacts_Position: Executive Director
  • Phone: 765-935-4291
  • Email: SunriseInc1980@gmail.com
  • Date: 18 Oct 2004

Purpose_of_Organization
We provide physical therapy on horseback for disabled youth and adults.

Description_of_Position
The horse leader leads the horse while the disabled rider takes a riding lesson. The riding assistant walks along next to the rider during the lesson to assist with balance and confidence. All volunteers also help keep the barn, horses, and tack clean.

Skills_Required
Knowledge of horses is useful but not necessary. Volunteer training is held on a regular basis.

Time_Required
Flexible Hours: One to two hours per week.

Location
2670 Minneman Road, Richmond, Indiana

Purpose_of_Organization
Boys & Girls Club of Wayne County's mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

Description_of_Position
Tutor/Homework Helper -- Tutors are needed in our Power Hour program to help supervise the program, as well as work one-on-one with a Club member. Most students are elementary age and their greatest needs are usually math and reading.

Reading Mentors -- We have begun a new reading program, Caution: Readers At Work and are in need of volunteers to assist Club members in reaching their reading goals and assisting members with their reading skills.

Cooking Class Instructor -- Cooking class meets once a week to teach club members how to cook, bake, and use measuring instruments and kitchen items.

Library Volunteers -- Morrisson-Reeves Library will be staffing our MRL Branch in the Quigg Family Foundation Library. Volunteers will assist their staff and help Club members choose and read books.

Group Club Volunteers -- We have several group clubs, such as Small PARTS, SMART Kids, SMART Girls, Dragonfly Quest, Torch Club, Keystone Club, etc. We are always looking for someone to supervise or assist in supervising a program. Each club usually meets one time a week. Volunteers are welcome to introduce new clubs in areas of interest to youth as well.

Computer Lab Instructors/Lab Group Instructor -- We have 18 stations at the Richard E. Jeffers Boys & Girls Club. We are seeking individuals who are computer savvy but interested in relating to and instructing youth as well.

Coaches and Referees -- We have flag football, volleyball, basketball, boxing and various other sports programs that are in need of coaches or referees.

Gym & Games Room Attendants -- We are seeking volunteers interested in aiding our staff in supervising areas and programs within our gyms and games rooms. Games such as dodge ball, pool, ping pong, carpet ball, 4 square, and more are common.

Eating Area Attendant -- A volunteer is needed to interact with youth while helping supervise and clean the area.

Kitchen Volunteers -- Volunteers are needed to help prepare and serve food for our free snack and kitchen programs.

Special Events Helpers -- We have several one-time special events such as our Halloween Party, Christmas Shop, Christmas Party, East Egg Hunts, Fashion Show, and more!

Skills_Required
Interest in youth 6-18 years of age and area chosen.

Time_Required
As scheduled by volunteer and area supervisor. It is important to have a consistent schedule

Location
1717 South L Street Richmond, IN 47374

Purpose_of_Organization
The Huddleston Farmhouse Inn Museum, a property of Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, demonstrates the value of historic preservation to the public, teaches the public about historic preservation, and interprets the importance of the Transportation Revolution to Eastern Central Indiana's development by telling the story of John Huddleston, his family and community during the period 1840-1860.

Description_of_Position
Tour Guide:

Volunteers give guided tours of the museum to various groups--adults, students, seniors. Each tour lasts approximately 1-11/2 hours. Guides are scheduled as tours are scheduled. Tours occur at various times--days, evenings and weekends. Guides are trained by the Program Coordinator at the convenience of both parties.

Training: Volunteer Manual, observations of tours and practice tour.

Special Events:

Volunteers help prepare for and conduct the museum's special events and seasonal programs. These include the Civil War Encampment (September), Harvest Suppers (Oct-Nov), Christmas Festival (Dec) and Spring Craft Classes (April-May). Includes behind-the-scenes planning and preparation and on-site help during programs. Schedule varies according to activities required by event or program.

Training: Varies with event.

Children's Programs:

Volunteers lead school and youth group tours, and conduct hands-on activities with small groups of children. Includes working with children attending Camp Huddleston and Archi-Camp. Lengths of programs vary, from 2 to 4 hours, and generally occur during museum's open hours, Tues.-Fri. Volunteers are scheduled as programs are scheduled.

Training: Observe tours and programs, Volunteer Manual, and session with Program Coordinator

Collections:

Volunteers help maintain and document the museum's collection. May include accessioning and photographing new acquisitions, conservation and/or repair of objects, and periodic maintenance activities, yearly inventory and some record-keeping. Schedule is flexible and is set up between Program Coordinator and volunteer, within museum's regular open hours.

Training: Some readings and a training session with the Program Coordinator

Volunteers maintain library card catalogue and book and periodical collection, catalogue new acquisitions, maintain slide library, and screen catalogues for possible new acquisitions. Schedule is flexible and is set up between Program Coordinator and volunteer, within museum's regular open hours.

Training: Orientation and training with Program Coordinator

Maintenance:

Volunteers assist with building and grounds improvement and maintenance activities. May include maintaining herb garden, lawn maintenance, building fences, or painting. Schedule is flexible, and is set up with Program Coordinator and Maintenance Superintendent.

Why Does The Huddleston Farmhouse Inn Museum Need Volunteers?

Since 1985, the Huddleston Farmhouse Inn Museum has been open to the public on a regular basis. Since 1989, a regular schedule of public programs, school tours and special events has been developed and grown. Also during this period, the collection of the museum has grown and continues to grow. All this growth is made possible through the help of the museum's friends and supporters--namely its volunteers. Volunteers spread the word about the museum itself, and its opportunities for fun and learning among the public. Without their support and enthusiasm, the museum would surely be a sad place.

During the year 1985, 1629 people visited the museum. In 1992, 4700 people visited, and each year the number of visitors increases. This growth reflects the growing involvement of volunteers who give their time and talents to organize and run events and programs and give tours and help find, acquire and care for the historic furnishings collection on display in the house.

These tours, programs and special events publicize and partially fund the overall museum operation. Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana provides the buildings and their maintenance, and provides a Program Coordinator and Program Assistant to organize all aspects of the museum operation. The foundation also assists with supplies and some money to implement the programs at the museum, but the museum must other wise support itself. All donations by visitors who tour the museum proceeds of all the events and programs go directly to offset the operating expense of the museum, and to fund acquisitions for the collection and future programs.

The museum hopes to return the favor of your time and talent with various benefits:

  1. Gain experience and skills you may find valuable for other pursuits outside the museum such as public speaking, teaching, planning, research, and even exercise!
  2. Meet people from all over the country with diverse interests and experiences
  3. Learn about Indiana history and architecture
  4. Become part of the largest statewide historic preservation organization in America, second only to the National Trust for Historic Preservation
  5. Receive the Huddleston House Volunteer newsletter, The Back Porch
  6. Participate in occasional outings to other museums and sites, sometimes with volunteer from other organizations
  7. Know that you are making a difference!

Skills_Required
Varies with activity.

Time_Required
Any time you can offer is valuable to us. The museum is open to the public Wednesday-Saturday 10am to 3:30pm, but often our events require a different schedule, including some evenings. We should be able to accommodate most schedules if you have a few hours to come and spend with us.

Location
Huddleston Farmhouse Inn Museum 838 National Rd, Mt. Auburn Cambridge City, IN 47327

  • Group_or_Organization: Centerville-Abington Community Schools
  • Volunteer_Position: Reading and Math tutors in Elementary and Content Tutors at the High School
  • Contact: Vicki DeMao
  • Contacts_Position: Curriculum Director
  • Phone: 765-855-3475
  • Email: vdemao@centerville.k12.in.us
  • Date: 5/2/2003

Purpose_of_Organization
Our schools, in partnership with families and the community, educate all individuals to be lifelong learners and responsible citizens in a global society. Our vision is to become one of the highest achieving school corporations in the state of Indiana. We need help from the community!

Description_of_Position
We would like to have college students, retired teachers or administrators, and senior citizens tutor students in a resource lab in each of our schools, either elementary or junior high/high school.

Skills_Required
Knowledge of elementary math and reading in the elementary. Knowledge of content areas of Literature study, Algebra, Chemistry, Biology, History and Geography at the high school.

Time_Required
One hour, two days a week or more if possible.

Location
Rose Hamilton Elementary or Centerville Elementary or Centerville High School

  • Group_or_Organization: Circle You Help Center
  • Volunteer_Position: We can use you in many ways.
  • Contact: Gladys Smallwood
  • Contacts_Position: Director
  • Phone: 966-1013
  • Email:
  • Date: 1/17/2005

Purpose_of_Organization
Circle You Help Center is a mission dedicated to helping provide food and clothing to patrons in need of these services. On Tuesdays, we serve lunch from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon. Our clothing room is also open during this time to distribute clothing and small household items. On Saturdays, we serve lunch from 11:15 am until 12:30 pm. Devotion is provided by area ministers prior to our Saturday meal. We also provide weekend lunches for shut-ins that are delivered on Saturday mornings. Food bags are distributed through our food pantry from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm on Saturdays. Clothing and small household items are distributed through our clothing room from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon on Saturdays.

Extended activities occur on holidays. On Easter weekend, we distribute Easter baskets to children. On Thanksgiving Day, we deliver meals to shut-ins. During the Christmas season, gifts and Christmas food baskets are distributed to each patron and a special Christmas Eve lunch provided.

Description_of_Position
Varies:
In the kitchen, it includes helping to prepare and serve the on site meals and clean up afterwards.
In the food pantry, it includes assisting with food bag distribution, sorting food, and restocking the shelves.
In the clothing room, it includes helping sort and distribute clothing and small household items.

Skills_Required
Willingness to give of your time and energy to help others.

Time_Required
Saturday - 9:00 am until 2:00 pm
Tuesdays - 9:00 am until 12:00 noon
Other varying time frames for special holiday projects, to help with truck food deliveries, etc.

Location
You will find doing this is a great blessing.
  Circle You Help Center
  19 North 13 Street,
  Richmond, IN
  ...in the old Red Cross Building 

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  • Group_or_Organization: Starr-Gennett Foundation
  • Volunteer_Position: Project Coordinator Assistant
  • Contact: Terri Hardy
  • Contacts_Position: Project Coordinator
  • Phone: 765-962-1511
  • Email: thardy@starrgennett.org
  • Date: 4/15/2008

Purpose_of_Organization
To promote, preserve, interpret, and make accessible the important historic legacy of Gennett Records and its parent Starr Piano Company.

Description_of_Position
The Assistant will help the Coordinator with a variety of tasks, including (but not limited to) data entry, research, events coordination, and general clerical support. A full job description is available on request. Please do not hesitate to ask for more information. The Foundation welcomes volunteers with interest in a particular project or personal expertise!

Skills_Required
Computer proficiency, attention to detail, good organizational skills, and ability to learn quickly and work in a small office environment.

Time_Required
Flexible. Up to 20 hours/week. Current volunteers work 2-8 hours/week.

Location
Starr-Gennett Foundation, 33 South 7th Street, Richmond

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Purpose_of_Organization
The Indiana Reading and Information Service broadcasts at all hours of the day with volunteers reading local and national newspapers, magazines and other printed materials through a phone recording for people with visual impairments.

Description_of_Position
Using your telephone, you call a toll free number and read the section of the Palladium-Item that you are assigned

Skills_Required
Must be able to read clearly

Time_Required
5-15 minutes per reading; you're able to choose the days of the week that you would like to read.

Location
Your home

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  • Group_or_Organization: Indiana Reading Corps
  • Volunteer_Position: Reading "Coaches" (tutors)
  • Contact: Diana Obst
  • Contacts_Position: Indiana Reading Corps Coordinator
  • Phone: (765) 973-8480
  • Email: dobst@indiana.edu
  • Date: 12/19/05; Updated 12/19/05

Purpose_of_Organization
To promote literacy through spending time reading with children to instill a life-long love of reading and to improve reading comprehension and general literacy skills of children. We also provide information for parents through workshops, host events such as literacy fairs and community service projects.

Description_of_Position
Read with one (or more children) regularly throughout the school year and the summer. During the school year, tutoring times are flexible and arranged according to your schedule. A minimum commitment of 2 hours per child per week is expected during the school year. Summer hours are yet to be determined. Training and orientation provided.
Help with one-time events such as literacy fairs, parent workshops, or community service projects.

Skills_Required
Must be reliable, committed, responsible, have a positive attitude, and enjoy working with children and be enthusiastic about reading.
Must have your own transportation.

Time_Required
A minimum of two hours per child per week during the school year. Summer hours are yet to be determined.

Locations
Westview Elementary School
1707 SW A St.
Richmond, Indiana

Highland Heights Elementary School
1751 East Chester Rd.
Richmond, Indiana

Indiana University East Child Development Center
2325 Chester Blvd.
Richmond, Indiana
 

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Purpose_of_Organization
assist homeless and addicted men begin and maintain a life of sobriety

Description_of_Position
assist administrative assistant with sorting, labeling and transporting newsletters and other bulk mailings

Skills_Required
being able to sort by zip code, folding, applying address labels

Time_Required
varies, usually once a quarter year

Location
Hope House Addiction Recovery Center, corner of Grove and 3rd Sts., Richmond State Hospital grounds.

Purpose_of_Organization
assist homeless and addicted men begin and maintain a life of recovery

Description_of_Position
assist in serving prepared dinners

Skills_Required
none

Time_Required
help is needed any Monday, Wednesday or Saturday, from 4:00 - 5:30 pm

Location
Hope House Addiction Recovery Center, corner of Grove & 3rd Sts, Richmond State Hospital grounds

Purpose_of_Organization
assist homeless and addicted men begin and maintain a life of recovery

Description_of_Position
make 12-step and 12-tradition signs for AA and CA meetings

Skills_Required
woodworking, painting, sign hanging

Time_Required
varies

Location
at your home or shop

Purpose_of_Organization
assist homeless and addicted men begin and maintain a life of recovery

Description_of_Position
organize clothing donations; sort by clothing type and/or size; fold and stack on shelves

Skills_Required
folding, stacking, sorting

Time_Required
varies

Location
Hope House Addiction Recovery Center, corner of Grove & 3rd Streets, Richmond State Hospital grounds

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  • Group_or_Organization: Old National Road Welcome Center
  • Volunteer_Position: Greeters
  • Contact: Karla Buckley or Nancy Sartain
  • Contacts_Position: Welcome Center Supervisor
  • Phone: 765-935-8687
  • Email: knd@visitrichmond.org
  • Date: 3/11/2002; re-confirmed on 9/1/04

Purpose_of_Organization
To assist travelers with local and state travel information (directions, attractions, lodging, restaurants, etc.)

Description_of_Position
A fun and rewarding volunteer opportunity is waiting for you at the Old National Road Welcome Center. Greet and assist visitors at the Welcome Center. Knowledgeable about Wayne County and Indiana attractions. Make lodging reservations. Give directions to attractions, etc. Small gift shop - able to work cash register.

Skills_Required
Positive, enthusiastic and motivated individuals that enjoy working with the public.

Time_Required
You name the time and day or days you would like to volunteer.

Location
5701 National Road E. Richmond, IN 47374

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Purpose_of_Organization
Golay Community Center dedicates itself to providing quality recreational, educational and fellowship opportunities to the people of Western Wayne County and its surrounding areas to enhance the growth of body, mind, and spirit.

Description_of_Position
Reception: Clerical and customer service. Janitor: Cleaning and room set-up. Youth Sports: Programs vary throughout the year.

Skills_Required
Courteous customer service skills, dealing with public. Organizational skills. Use of office machines.

Time_Required
Varied times and days

Location
1007 E Main St Cambridge City IN 47327

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Purpose_of_Organization
Habitat for Humanity is a Christian organization that builds simple, decent homes with people who need houses.

Description_of_Position
Construction Volunteer – Construction volunteers have opportunities to work on many different construction activities. Whether you’ve never been on a building site before or are highly skilled, there is a Habitat construction job right for you. Volunteers decide the amount of time they can contribute – from one-time or occasional involvement to being a regular, volunteering on a weekly basis. Habitat builds each week on Saturday from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM and Wednesday from 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Other hours are possible by “appointment.” Groups are encouraged to participate.

Committee Member – Committees needing volunteers are listed below:

Volunteer Committee - Habitat is fueled by volunteers. They are the cornerstones from which all other work emerges! The Volunteer Committee recruits, places, thanks, and encourages volunteers to work with Habitat. They coordinate with other committees on ongoing activities and special events.

Family Support Committee - The Family Support Committee assists partner families (homeowners) in making the transition to homeownership. This includes working one-on-one with families to guide them through the Habitat process of building a house, planning educational opportunities for homeowners, and organizing get-togethers for partner families.

Family Selection Committee – Join the Family Selection Committee and you’ll be part of the critical function of identifying families who qualify to partner with Habitat to secure a zero-percent interest, no profit mortgage. Share in the tremendous feelings of satisfaction to see families you help select make the transition to homeowners.

Site Selection Committee - The Site Selection Committee researches potential sites for building Habitat homes and makes purchase recommendations to the Board of Directors.

Construction Committee - The Construction Committee develops the guidelines Habitat uses in building houses and procures materials.

Fundraising Committee – The Fundraising Committee oversees the fundraising efforts of Habitat, holds a variety of fundraising events, and builds financial support for both current needs and long range building goals.

Faith Relations Committee – Habitat’s mission is based on our commitment to put faith into action. The Faith Relations Committee nurtures and expands Habitat’s relations with faith groups throughout our service area. Committee members are part of a network of faith-based representatives willing to help expand communications and improve access to volunteer opportunities among other activities.

Individual Volunteers - Habitat for Humanity has a need for individuals who are willing to donate their time and talents. Any talent can be used! Examples of current opportunities are organizing the office, producing the quarterly newsletter, and thanking contributors.

Skills_Required
Volunteers need to have an open mind about giving low-income persons in our community a hand up (not a hand out) and have a desire to participate in the process.

Time_Required
Construction Volunteers may choose the number of hours they would like to work. Committee Members can expect to contribute about 3-10 hours per month. Individual volunteers may contribute once or on a regular basis.

Location
(office) 1004 North A St. Richmond, Indiana 47374

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Purpose_of_Organization
To interpret the history of Levi and Catharine Coffin and their involvement with the Underground Railroad.

Description_of_Position
Giving tours of the Levi Coffin House. The tour includes the eight rooms of the house and the barn. The interpretation covers the Coffin's involvement in the Underground Railroad, their Quaker beliefs and the house which has been restored to the time period.

Skills_Required
A willingness to learn the history of the site; a friendly manner; ability to relate to people of all ages.

Time_Required
The volunteer determines how much time they want to work. School field trips usually spend approximately 1 1/2 hours at the house. During the regular season (June 1st to October 31st) the house opens at 1 p.m. and the last tour begins at 4 p.m. The tour takes approximately 1 hour and therefore docents can expect to be at the house until approximately 5 p.m. The greatest need for volunteers is during April, May, September, and October for school groups. School groups make appointments which can be mornings or afternoons.

Location
Levi Coffin House
113 U.S. 27 North Fountain City, Indiana

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Purpose_of_Organization
The Auxiliary performs services and raises funds to benefit the patients of Reid Hospital & Health Care Services. Its membership is open to all who wish to give volunteer service.

All funds raised by the Auxiliary are returned to the hospital to benefit patients, purchase equipment or improve services. The uniform of the Auxiliary is the pink smock for ladies or the red vest for male volunteers. Uniforms are available at the volunteer office. Name tags are provided by the hospital at no charge; there is a small rental fee for all uniforms.

The organization is governed by the Auxiliary Board of Directors, which meets monthly to make decisions regarding services rendered. The Board consists of elected officers and chairpersons of all services. Volunteers accepting offices of chairpersons automatically become members of the Board.

Description_of_Position
Over 40 assignments to choose from with morning, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts available, some with flexible schedules.

Skills_Required

  • A sincere interest in the service to be performed.
  • Accept training and supervision.
  • Adhere to hospital policies and procedures.
  • Respect patient confidentiality.
  • Communicate effectively with staff, volunteers and clients.
  • Make need for reasonable accommodations due to limitations known prior to assignment placement.
  • Support Reid's Mission and CARE Standards.
  • Have the required skill, experience and/or ability to learn procedures necessary to complete assignment and requirement of assignment.

Time_Required
Most volunteer services require volunteers to serve one shift each week or every other week.

Location

Reid Hospital, 1100 Reid Parkway, Richmond, Indiana

Positions Available with the Reid Auxiliary:

Bulletin Boards:
A monthly calendar and hospital information is provided by the Auxiliary for patient room bulletin boards; scheduled once each month.
Cardiac Rehab:
Volunteers assist with exercise program and/or clerical duties. Hours for exercise program are: Monday, Wednesday, or Friday (6:45 to 8:15 a.m.; 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; or 3:45 to 5:15 p.m.) once a week; hours for clerical assistance vary.
Care Notes:
Volunteers restock Care Note racks throughout hospital; hours flexible.
Chaplain Aides:
Hours are 9 to 11:30 a.m. (once a week), Monday thru Friday. Volunteers visit all newly admitted patients to arrange clergy visits.
Children's Outpatient Therapy Hostess Program:
Volunteers greet patients/families and keep the waiting area and toys organized; morning and afternoon schedule (once a week).
Clerical Assistance:
Areas vary, hours flexible.
Community Education:
Volunteers (must be licensed medical personnel) will coordinate screens by maintaining flow of patients, assist with registration, etc. Will keep records of screens and assist with follow-up of patients screened. Volunteers will prepare for screening, stuff packets and prepare mailing.
Couriers:
Volunteers assist in the delivery of mail throughout the hospital; hours are 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. (once a week), Monday thru Friday.
Emergency Department:
Volunteers greet guests and assist with communication, errands and transport; morning or afternoon schedule.
Flower Arranging:
Volunteers make up planters and artificial arrangements for sale in the hospital gift shop; schedule flexible.
Gift Shop:
Volunteers provide shopping service to patients, visitors, staff, and volunteers. Cash register experience helpful, but not required. Weekend openings Saturday or Sunday 12:30 - 4 pm./4:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Information Desk:
Openings Friday morning and evening shifts, Saturday 12:30 p.m.- 4 p.m., and 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., also Sunday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., and 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Volunteer will assist staff at Information Desk to establish better public relations with family and friends visiting patients.
ICCU Waiting Room:
Volunteers needed to assist visitors and family with any questions and concerns. Volunteers will help in communication between staff and family. Minimal clerical duties. Customer service oriented person desired for this position.
Junior Volunteers and Junior Volunteer Supervisors:
Hours are 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. (once a week), Monday thru Friday. The Junior Volunteer Program, consisting of over 100 teenage volunteers, is sponsored by the Auxiliary. Each shift is supervised by an adult volunteer who is called a Junior Volunteer Supervisor; supervisors work once each week or every other week.
Kreate-A-Kid Dolls:
Volunteer Department/Hours vary. Volunteers make or assist customers in making Kreate-A-Kid dolls, doll clothing and accessories. Schedule flexible.
Life Line:
Users of Life Line equipment are contacted by phone to assist with equipment check; schedule flexible.
Medical Records:
Openings for volunteers to file records, clerical and computer functions. Scheduling is flexible, hours of 8am-3pm, M-F.
Occupational Health:
Volunteers greet and direct visitors, replenish magazines, distribute drink passes, make copies and collate paperwork. Hours are 8:00am-12:00pm or 12:00-4:00 p.m. (once a week).
Oncology Support:
Volunteers stock information brochures in Cancer Center, Radiology and L-4, put patient charts together and obtain information from computer for use in resource center.
Outpatient Surgery:
Volunteers provide communication between surgery patients' families, staff and physicians; and assist with errands and patient transport. Hours are 8 - 11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (once a week), Monday thru Friday.
Outpatient Children's Therapy Hostess:
Greets patient/family and informs therapist when patient arrives. Will communicate with staff to provide comfort and information as needed. Must have a sincere interest in children. Weekdays, various shifts.
Pharmacy:
Volunteers perform special packaging and clerical projects to assist pharmacists and technicians; morning or afternoon hours, Monday thru Friday (once a week).
Pinkie Puppets:
Home sewing of pinkie puppets, which are given to children in Pediatrics.
Radiology:
Volunteers escort outpatients from the Radiology Department waiting room to various waiting areas within the department. Openings: Weds. afternoon.
Reid Library:
Located in the Education Department, volunteers process new editions to the library as well as on the nursing units; scheduling flexible.
Special Projects:
Volunteers are scheduled each Tuesday (10:00 a.m. - 2 p.m.) to assist with sewing for patients' special needs.
Special Services:
Volunteers are "on call" for special requests from various departments in the hospital.
Surgical Volunteer Clerk:
Assists office staff with various office responsibilities; hours are 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (once a week), Monday thru Friday.
Technical Services Hostess/Escort Service:
Volunteers greet patients and families and assist with providing directions, transportation and escorting of patients and visitors to and from physician offices and ancillary outpatient service areas of the hospital; hours are 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. (once a week), Monday thru Friday.
Tour Guides:
Volunteers are "on call" for special tours.
Transitional Care Activities Volunteer:
Volunteers assist with patient activities on the Transitional Care Unit; schedule flexible.
Unit Volunteers:
Volunteers assist on nursing units with feeding patients, passing trays, filling water pitchers, running errands, and dismissals; hours and days flexible.
Ways & Means:
Volunteers assist with Auxiliary fund raisers.
STUDENTS (age 18+):
Special arrangements are available depending on schedule and departmental needs.

Other volunteer opportunities are available. Call Reid's Volunteer Department (765) 983-3152, for more information.

Purpose_of_Organization
ASPECT Foundation was founded in 1985 as a small non-profit organization offering affordable study-abroad opportunities to students from around the world. Today, ASPECT Foundation has grown to include a high school program and a community college program. ASPECT Foundation students live with volunteer host families in more than 350 communities throughout the United States.

Description_of_Position
Make this the most memorable year of your family's life! Host an exchange student, and give your family the world! We sponsor many students who share one dream: to live with a real American host family - like yours!

Skills_Required
ASPECT Foundation host families can be married or single adults (25 years or older), with or without children, who can provide meals and a loving home for one or two exchange students. Our host families, in nearly 400 towns nationwide, are some of America's most important volunteers!

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Location
Your house!

 

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