Bartholomew County Volunteer Directory
2016
Access – Ability
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Office Hours:
Email Address:
Cindy Olson, Executive Director
1531 13th Street, Columbus, 47201
812-314-2899
Monday to Thursday, 8:30a.m to 4:30p.m
[email protected],[email protected]
Agency Mission Statement:
Access- Ability offers the loan of durable medical equipment to help people gain greater
independence.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Equipment maintenance, looking for board members
Advocates for Children
Contact Person:
Address:
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Office Hours:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Therese Miller, Executive Director
1531 13th Street, Suite 2107, Columbus, 47201
P.O Box. 2107, Columbus, 47202-2107
812-372-2808 and Toll Free 877-604-9402
Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
[email protected]
www.apowerfulvoice.org
Agency Mission Statement:
Advocates for Children recruits, trains and supports Court Appointed Social Advocate (CASA)
volunteers to be a powerful voice in the lives of abused and neglected children who are
removed from their home through no fault of their own. CASA volunteers make a life-long
difference for vulnerable children by ensuring that every child finds his “forever family” and
has the opportunity to thrive in a safe, loving and permanent home. Children with a CASA
volunteer receive more services and are half as likely to linger in foster care the child welfare
system.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteer Child Advocate – Be a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate)
Special Events – CASA for Kids Playhouse Raffle, Night of a Thousand Jacks
Special Projects – Volunteer Recruitment Street Team, senior projects, group
project, team building, corporate volunteerism, community awareness
American Cancer Society
Contact Person:
Terri Jones
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Address:
Phone:
4567 Progress Drive, Columbus, 47201
812-376-6781
Volunteer Opportunities:
Office support and assistance with special events such as Relay For Life, Road to Recovery
drivers and Cancer Patient Mentors.
American Red Cross
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Sherri Miller
931 Repp Drive, Columbus, 47201
812-379-9551
[email protected]
Agency Mission Statement:
Provide for the emergency preparedness and response needs in all community- ties.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Blood Services Volunteers; Blood Donors; Disaster Volunteers; Armed Forces Emergency
Services Volunteers.
Atterbury –Bakalar Air Force Museum
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Gordon Lake
4742 Ray Boll Boulevard, Columbus, 47203
812-372-1382
[email protected]
www.atterburybakalarairmuseum.org
Agency Mission Statement:
The museum is dedicated to the memory of all military and civilian personnel who served in
any capacity in the wars and conflicts from 1942-1970. It serves to recall events of WWII,
Korea, Cuba, and Vietnam conflicts which touched many lives.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Museum docent; Gallery display construction and maintenance; Museum and Chapel
maintenance; tour group host; community speaker requests; research and historical
information requests; artifact and library collection; cataloging, and preservation.
Atterbury Job Corps
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Office Hours:
Email Address:
Jeff Byrd, STARS Coordinator
1025A Hospital Road, Edinburg, 46124
812-314-6026
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
[email protected]
Agency Mission Statement:
Job Corps is a no-cost education and career technical training program administered by the
U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16 through 24 improve the quality of
their lives through career technical and academic training. The Job Corps program is
authorized by Title I-C of the Work- force Investment Act of 1998. For more information about
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the Job Corps pro- gram at a national level, please visit our Official Public Web Site.
At Atterbury Job Corps Center, we support the Job Corps program’s mission of teaching
eligible young people the skills they need to become employable and independent and placing
them in meaningful jobs or further education.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Mentoring and Tutoring opportunities available to a student body of approximately 550
students. Volunteers to work in Library setting as well. Volunteers to work in Theatre program
Bartholomew County Historical Society
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Office Hours:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Julie Hughes
524 Third Street, Columbus, 47201
812-372-3541
Agency Mission Statement:
The mission of the Society is to collect, preserve and present the history of
Bartholomew County through community involvement and active membership,
ensuring the education and enjoyment of residents and guests.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Group tours; Historic Home Tour, Christmas, Threshing and Spring on Breeding Farm;
fundraising events; clerical support; maintenance at the Museum and Breeding Farm;
gardeners; collections management; maintaining artifacts and researching items; genealogy
research.
[email protected]
www.bartholomewhistorcal.org
Bartholomew County Humane Society, Inc
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Office Hours:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Jane Irwin
4110 E. 200 S, Columbus, 47201
812-372-6063
[email protected]
www.bartholomewhumane.org
Agency Mission Statement:
The BCHS is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and assisting animals in the
Bartholomew County area. We offer shelter to homeless and abandoned animals as well as
offer adoption of animals to new, permanent, loving homes. We also offer other services
designed at assist individuals and their animals.
Volunteer Opportunities:
BCHS offers different ways to volunteer including direct animals care such as cleaning housing,
grooming, walking dogs as well as office work, fundraising, photography and computer skills.
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Bartholomew County Solid Waste Management District
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Heather Siesel, Director
720 South Mapleton Avenue, Columbus, 47201
812-376-2614 office, 812-379-8523 cell
[email protected]
www.bcswmd.com
Agency Mission Statement:
The Bartholomew County Solid Waste Management District oversees the Bartholomew
County Landfill, Columbus Drive-Thru Recycling Center and the Columbus/Bartholomew yard
waste site.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Dive-Thru Recycling Center attendant, Earth Day and America Recycles Day event volunteers,
weeding and upkeep of the 3 R’s pavilion and bio-swale, grounds keeping, Adopt-A-CountyRoad litter control program, and educational programs for all ages at the Bartholomew County
Landfill Education Center and Wetlands, compost site window cleanup.
Beacon Learning Centers
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Jennifer Steadman Ryan
1200 Central Avenue, Columbus, 47201
812-373-2191
Agency Mission Statement:
Provide students with engaging after-school activities that will promote academic, social, and
personal growth.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Tutor; teach a trade; teach a hobby; teach an athletic sport/game; perform any arts/music;
mentor advisory council membership.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Volunteer Opportunities:
Laura Moses
405 Hope Ave, Columbus, 47201
812-348-4558
[email protected]
School based mentors and reading tutors to elementary school age children.
BCSC Book Buddies
Program Name:
Contact Person:
Address:
Book Buddies
Debbie Lindauer, Director
Donna Fehribach, Program Assistant, Volunteer Coordinator
1200 Central Avenue, Columbus, 47201
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Phone:
Office Hours:
Email Address:
812-376-4461
Monday to Friday, 10a.m to 2p.m
[email protected]
Agency Mission Statement:
All 2nd and 3rd grade students will read on grade level by the end of the school
year.
Volunteer Opportunities:
One-on-one reading tutor for 2nd and 3rd grade students; 1 hour a week for the entire school
year (Aug-Apr). Program generally meets during the lunch hour in all twelve public elementary
schools in Bartholomew County.
An hour a week can change a life forever!
Boys and Girls Club
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Nathan Larrison
405 Hope Ave, Columbus, 47201
812-348-4558
[email protected]
Agency Mission Statement:
Inspire and enable our youth and our community
Volunteer Opportunities:
Assist staff with enrichment activities such as helping in Cranium Bowl with homework,
tutoring, reading, Mitch’s Kids – a program for education and vocation; assisting with
computer lab, cooking, gardening, sports games, art , painting, movie making, drama, Funology (the science of everything fun), making and erupting volcanoes, making soap and lip
balm, music. Club is open Mon- Fri, 3-6pm during school year and 7am-7pm during summer
break.
Boy Scouts of America – Hoosier Trails Council
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Jon Ochletree, Bartholomew County
5625 E. State Road 46, Bloomington, IN 47401 (Headquarters)
812-336-6809
[email protected]
www.hoosiertrailsbsa.org
Agency Mission Statement:
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and
moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Volunteer Opportunities:
No matter what your talent or time available, we can use your talents in a variety of areas
including: activity programming, Merit Badge Counseling, leader training, fundraising, district
administration, and direct unit service. Please contact us to learn more about the exciting
ways we are impacting the young people of Bartholomew County.
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Center for Teaching & Learning
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Marsha VanNahmen, Assistant Director
4555 Central Avenue, Columbus, 47201
812-314-8734
[email protected]
www.iupuc.edu/ctl
Agency Mission Statement:
Our mission is to support learners of all ages and those who teach them.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Lego/Programming Summer Camp Support
Grant Writing/Fund Development
Office/Clerical
Centerstone
Address:
Phone:
Web Address:
720 North Marr Road, Columbus, 47201
812-348-7449
www.centerstone.org
Agency Mission Statement:
Centerstone is a private, not-for-profit behavioral health organization. We have been
providing quality, consumer-oriented and accessible behavioral health services to south
central Indiana for nearly 50 years.
Child Abuse Prevention Program of Bartholomew County
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Office Hours:
Email Address:
Raina Jones
1531 13th Street, Suite 2540, Columbus, 47201
812-314-2949
Monday to Friday, 8a.m to 4p.m
[email protected]
Agency Mission Statement:
Serves as a catalyst for the prevention of child abuse and neglect by promoting a community
culture that values children. The agency is a chartered council of Prevent Child Abuse Indiana,
and affiliate of Prevent Child Abuse America.
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Volunteer Opportunities:
Kids on the Block Teen Volunteer Program: Teen puppeteers and assemble Kids on the Block
packets; assist with distributing Blue Pinwheels for Child Abuse Prevention Awareness month
and CAP Adult Prom.
Children INC
Contact Person:
Address:
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Office Hours:
Email Address:
Web address:
Brenda Flanagan, Executive Director
715 McClure Road, Columbus, 47201
825 Washington Street, Columbus 47201
812-379-2319
Monday to Friday, 6:30am-6:00pm (Center hours)
8:00am-5:00pm (Office hours)
[email protected]
www.children-inc.com
Agency Mission Statement:
Volunteer Opportunities:
Board Members; Develop and Agency video; Kindergarten Screener; Center Greeter; Story
Reader; Low Maintenance pointing/cleaning; Playground (spring) clean up
Columbus Animal Care Services
Contact Person:
Phone:
Email Address:
Volunteer Opportunities:
Kevin Konetzka
812-376-2505
[email protected]
Groom, clean and play with animals.
Columbus Area Arts Council
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Jeff Kuehl
300 Washington St, Columbus, 47201
812-376-2535
[email protected] [email protected]
www.artsINcolumbus.org
Agency Mission Statement:
Provides visionary leadership in the arts. The Arts Council fosters, supports, and promotes
growth in the arts that educate and enrich the cultural environment of Bartholomew County.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Distribution of flyers and posters; survey takes at Arts Council Programs, grant readers,
mailings, uncommon cause activities, assist staff with ticketed and free events.
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Columbus Area Multi-Ethnic Organization (CAMEO)
Email Address:
[email protected]
Agency Mission Statement:
To provide a forum for ethnic associations to:
Develop and coordinate programs and activities that encourages everyone to recognize and
appreciate the traditions of all ethnic cultures and to help make people feel welcomed in the
community.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Monthly meetings take place from 6-7pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the
Chamber of Commerce (500 Franklin St). All are welcome. Come and learn about different
cultures, sample ethnic cuisine and find out about upcoming events and opportunities to get
involved.
Columbus Area Visitors Center
Contact Person:
Director of Sports Tourism:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Karen Niverson
Eric Marvin
506 Fifth Street, Columbus, 47201
812-378-2622
[email protected] , [email protected]
www.columbus.in.us
Agency Mission Statement:
Actively market the uniqueness and advantages of the Columbus/Bartholomew County
community while engaging and educating visitors, overnight guests, and residents.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Sell tickets; ball chasers; bake cookies; hand out food; hand out information and provide
directions; assisting with opening ceremonies, tour guide; hosting, surround yourself with
athletes who have a real passion for their sport, see exciting action, whether it’s softball,
baseball, soccer, rugby, basketball or triathlon, witness a variety of sports for FREE, bask in
the warmth of Columbus Spring and Summer, network with fellow citizens who also have
passion for sports and young people; It’s just plain FUN
Columbus Bicycle Co-op
Contact Person:
Address:
Office Hours:
Joe Morley
1531 13th Street, #B100, Columbus, 47201
Varies – Summer Hours Monday and Wednesday, 5:30–8pm, Sunday, 2-5pm
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Email Address:
[email protected]
Agency Mission Statement:
To promote bicycling as environmentally friendly, healthful and enjoyable and to provide the
spec and the knowledge needed to repair, reuse and rebuild bicycles donated by the public or
by public or by private entities.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Shop monitor, greeter, repairing bikes, organizing bike drives, assisting with administration
tasks haul scrap metal to recycling, bike valet at events.
Columbus Fireman’s Cheer Fund
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Chris Owens
1101 Jackson Street, Columbus, 47201
812-552-9517
[email protected]
www.cheerfund.com
Agency Mission Statement:
Assist the need in Bartholomew County with the distribution of new and used toys, clothes,
food baskets, and smoke detectors at Christmas time. Applications are taken through First call
for Help 211 and the Christmas Assistance Program.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Sort toys, toy and clothes shopping, packing gift boxes and food baskets, bike repair, gift food
basket delivery; assist with fundraisers; civilian board.
Columbus Indiana Philharmonic
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Chris Gordon
315 Franklin Street
812-376-2638
[email protected]
www.thecip.org
Agency Mission Statement:
The Philharmonic exists to create music and educate all ages in the joy of music. The notables
support that mission by funding the notables flute chair and volunteering in a variety of ways.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Assist at concerts with ushering, concessions, and providing meals for the orchestra. Help
with educational events such as the Adventure Concerts for 3rd and 4th grade students.
Sponsor and organize fundraising events and trips.
Columbus Parks and Recreation / Park Foundation
Contact Person:
Dick Boyce
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Address:
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Office Hours:
Email Address:
Web Address:
22nd and Sycamore Streets, Columbus, 47201
P.O. Box 858, Columbus, 47201
812-375-2957
Monday to Friday, 8a.m to 5p.m
[email protected]
www.columbusparksandrec.com
Agency Mission Statement:
Enriching Lives, Building Community
Volunteer Opportunities:
Adopt a park or people trail, events- sports tournaments, tour de trails. Donner Variety shows,
Easter egg hunt, festival of the young child, cleaning trails and parks, planting & weeding
flower beds; clerical help, help with keeping facilities clean, painting & light construction
Columbus Regional Health – Volunteer Services
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Office Hours:
Email:
Mary Campbell
2400 E 17th St, Columbus, IN 47201
812-376-5305
9:00am-4:00pm
[email protected]
Agency Mission Statement:
To improve the health and wellbeing of the people we serve.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Over 15 departments are supported by volunteers. Opportunities are available in various
areas throughout the year from clerical support to direct patient contact.
Columbus Scottish Festival, Inc.
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Office Hours:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Justin Booth, President
PO Box 2573, Columbus, 47202
812-546-6060
Monday to Thursday, 9:30a.m to 1:30p.m
[email protected]
www.scottishfestival.org
Agency Mission Statement:
The Mission of the Columbus Scottish Festival and Games is to present to the residents and
visitors of the Columbus, Indiana area, a festival that perpetuates the heritage, customs, and
skills of the Scottish people. This is to be accomplished in part through a panorama of Scottish
events and traditional activities recognizing the Scottish influence in the Columbus area.
Volunteer Opportunities:
(Year Round) – Scottish Festival Committee positions. (Aug/Sep) grounds set up / tear down,
parking, gate (ticket sales), information booth, sponsor booth, children’s activities, grounds
maintenance, and athletic games
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Columbus Sunrise Rotary Club
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Gail Miller
PO Box 1465, Columbus, 47202
812-376-6617
[email protected]
www.columbussunriserotary.org
Agency Mission Statement:
The Columbus Sunrise Rotary Club is a group of enthusiastic, fun-loving people who work
together to improve their community and there world. The mission of the Club and Rotary
International is service above self. We meet for breakfast on Friday mornings at Donner
Center from 7:00-8:00 a.m. Weekly meeting consists of fellowship and a presentation from a
local community organization. Members work together on community projects. There is a
wide variety of opportunities for service.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Members have provided volunteer support for local organizations including; Love
Chapel, Turning Point, and School Supply Assistance Program. Sunrise members
provided a playground for tots at Turning Point Domestic Violence shelter in 2014.
In 2013 we provided monetary support for the School Assistance program. Every
year we contribute hours in distribution and assembly of the backpacks for the
School Assistance program. Sunrise Rotary has been a very active supporter and
participant in CANstruction. Since 2010 members have used cans to create the
Chuck Taylor Converse shoe and basketball, Cummins racecar and most recently
the Banana Split. The project benefits local food banks. Members also support
international service projects and have partnered with other clubs in the district to
provide clean water to villages in Uganda. The club provides a series of microloans
through Kiva to individuals in South American to help alleviate poverty.
Columbus Young Professionals
Email Address:
Web Address:
[email protected]
www.columbusyp.org
Agency Mission Statement:
Enhancing life, community and careers for young professionals in the Columbus area.
Volunteer Opportunities:
We are always looking for volunteers to help plan events and activities. Want to get involved?
Contact [email protected] for more details.
Community Animal Rescue Effort/ C.A.R.E.
Contact Person:
Leigha Curtain
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Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Web Address:
PO Box 1234, Columbus, 47202-1234
812- 344-4164
[email protected]
http://care.rescuegroups.org
Agency Mission Statement:
CARE is a non-profit, all volunteer group based in Columbus, Indiana. We work to promote
animal welfare through community awareness and responsible pet adoptions. We educate
and promote low-cost spaying and neutering of pets, as well as, working with the Columbus
City Animal Control (helping them increase the number of adoptions in our community)
Volunteer Opportunities:
Foster home, event assistance, Petco kitty team, transporting, Micro-chip tech, medical
assisting, grant writing, grooming, and fundraising
Community Center of Hope
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Chelsea Kendall, Executive Director
543 Washington St, Hope, 47246
812-546-4499
[email protected]
Agency Mission Statement:
The mission of the Community Center of Hope is to identify, organize and facilitate programs
and services for improving the quality of life.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteers needed to help with fundraising, special event planning and pro- gramming.9-11
am Pre-school volunteer daily, 3-6 pm After school assistance daily. Volunteers for Earth Days
in April and Heritage Days in September.
Developmental Service, Inc.
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Web Address:
DSI Volunteer Resource Manager
2920 10th Street, Columbus, 47201
812-376-9404 Ext. 107
www.dsiservices.org
Agency Mission Statement:
To provide services and supports to people with barriers to attain self-direction, inclusion,
personal fulfillment and productivity in all life areas.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Fundraising event activities, office support/clerical, building and vehicle maintenance,
development of friendships with individuals and skill training classes.
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ESL After School Program
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Linda Gasner
Clifty Creek Elementary, 4625 E 50 N, Columbus 47201
812-376-8316 or 812-3764342, Ext. 2160
[email protected]
Agency Mission Statement:
Provides extra assistance to ESL elementary students in homework, language development
and social experiences.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Tutoring and companionship during school year.
Family School Partner Program/BCSC
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Christine Belviy, Volunteer Resource Manager
1200 Central Avenue, Columbus, 47201
812-376-4387
[email protected]
Agency Mission Statement:
Educates parents to be their child’s first and most important teacher. Program connects
parents to community resources and provides a link between home and school.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Material preparation of educational games and manipulative such as copying, laminating,
cutting, sorting, assembling. Planning and / or assisting with scheduled family or fundraising
events. Family School Partners value volunteers who like to work with a group (like families,
co-workers, and friends) can assemble projects in their own home or can commit to a weekly
or monthly schedule.
Family Service of Bartholomew County, Inc.
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Office Hours:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Arriann Custer
1531 13th Street, Suite 2540, Columbus, 47201
812-314-2319
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
[email protected]
www.familyservice.org
Agency Mission Statement:
Strengthen and enhances the well-being of families and individuals throughout the life cycle,
and to advocate for a community environment that nurtures family life and promotes social
responsibility.
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Volunteer Opportunities:
Agency events, caring parents, period of purple crying initiative; and administrative assistance.
Foundation for Youth
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Karina Willats, Resource Development Director
405 Hope Avenue, Columbus, 47201
812-348-4558
[email protected]
www.foundationforyouth.com
Agency Mission Statement:
Inspire and enable our youth and our community.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Various volunteer opportunities are available in: Athletics; Big Brothers Big Sisters (mentors to
boys and girls); Boys and Girls Club (arts, drama, music, crafts, homework, tutoring,
computers, sports, games); Columbus Youth Camp (assist with special programs, outdoor
work, clear trails plant trees, maintain challenge course, indoor work-painting etc.) Special
Events (Bowl for Kids’ sake, Columbus Challenge Triathlon, Girls on the Run, Princess Ball)
Girl Scouts of Central Indiana
Contact Person:
Sarah Crain, Membership Development Manager
Meg Booth, Director of Volunteer Services
Address:
Phone:
1300 Hutchins Ave, Columbus, 47201
317-924-6890 toll-free # 855-GSCIN.4U (855-472-4648 ext. 6890)
Agency Mission Statement:
Girl scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the
world a better place. Girl Scouts of Central Indiana makes it easy, meaningful and
fun for girls and volunteers to grow as leaders. This mission, along with the Girl
Scout Promise and Law, is the foundation of all we do.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Whatever your volunteer interests are, you will make a lasting impact on the lives
of girls in your community. There are many ways to participate from one day events to a yearround position. The volunteer options are designed to work for you and your schedule with
the intent of benefitting the girls in central Indiana. Teach a skill, lead a troop and help
organize cookies. Prefer to work with adults? Girl Scouts has numerous behind-the-scenes
positions that allow troop leaders to do what they love-work with girls! No matter what your
interest, we have a volunteer position for you. Girl Scouts will provide you the training and
support you need to ensure you have an understanding of the purpose of Girl Scouting and
help you have a positive, successful volunteer experience.
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Granny Connection
Contact Person:
Address:
Email Address:
Ann Jones
PO Box 1782 Columbus, 47202-1782
[email protected]
Agency Mission Statement:
Granny Connection is an organization dedicated to providing support, advocacy and
funding to grandmothers in Africa who are raising children orphaned by AIDS.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Sewing for the children who have been orphaned, cooking and bagging pecans for
sale, planning and executing fundraisers (at least 1-2 yearly), working at the farmer’s
market and other places for exhibiting, working with students who select Granny
Connections for a senior project, newsletter, website management, financial
management of the organization , taking minutes, coordinating pecan cooking sales.
Head Start Program
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Gloria Quicksell
1585 Indianapolis Road, Columbus, 47201
812-376-9608
[email protected]
www.hsi-headstart.com
Agency Mission Statement:
We serve children ages 3-5 who live in low income homes.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Clerical assistance, class room assistance, bus monitor. Hispanic Spanish person to help the
Hispanic non English students.
Housing Partnership, Inc
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Hours:
Web Address:
Mark Lindelaub, Director
1531 13th Street, Columbus, 47201
812-376-9458
Monday to Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
www.hpicolumbus.org
www.thrive-allance.org
Agency Mission Statement:
Housing Partnerships, Inc (HPI) is a program that develops and manages affordable
housing. HPI programs serve hard-working families, older adults, and people with
disabilities who otherwise cannot afford a decent home.
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Horizon House Homeless Shelter for Families
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Dana Gunter
724 Chestnut Street, Columbus, 47201
812-799-1062
[email protected]
Agency Mission Statement:
Horizon House is a not-for profit organization providing leadership along with other
organizations, families and individuals to help participants acquire the skills necessary to
become self-sufficient through intervention and education.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Donation collections/organization, food pantry, child/parent mentor,
“Handyman” products, fundraising
Human Services, Inc.
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Michelle Lee
724 Chestnut Street, Columbus 47201
812-372-8407
[email protected] , [email protected]
Agency Mission Statement:
A not-for-profit organization, providing leadership along with other organizations, families and
individuals to help participants acquire the skills necessary to become self-sufficient through
intervention and education.
The New Hot Meals Info
SUNDAY
5:00pm to 6:00 pm
St. Bartholomew Catholic Church – 1306 27TH St
MONDAY
5:00pm to 6:00pm
First United Methodist Church- 618 8th St
TUESDAY
5:00pm to 6:00pm
Asbury United Methodist Church- 1751 27th st
WEDNESDAY 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Love Chapel Food Pantry- 292 Center St.
THURSDAY 4:30pm to 5:15pm
Salvation Army Center – 2525 Illinois Street
FRIDAY
5:00pm to 5:45pm
First Presbyterian Church – 512 7th St
3RD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
4:30pm to 6:00pm
Second Baptist Church– 1325 10th St
1ST, 2ND, 4TH, &5TH SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
4:00pm to 5:00pm
First Christian Church – 531 5th St
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Indiana Blood Center
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Susan Staley
1435 N National Road, Columbus, IN 47201
812-375-1724
[email protected]
www.indianablood.org
Agency Mission Statement:
Provides an area blood donation center supplying Indiana hospitals.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Assist with organization and running blood drives, special events, marketing/ promotion.
Interfaith Forum Columbus, IN
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Christine Lemley or Kathy Panning
319 Nineteenth Street, Columbus, 47201
812-372-2166
[email protected]
www.reconciliationday.com
Agency Mission Statement:
Interfaith Forum Columbus promotes inter-religious dialogue, religious, racial and cultural
diversity education growth in understanding and harmony between people, nations and Earth.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Religious Diversity education, reconciliation day observance promotion, monthly meetings,
and speaking opportunities about one’s religion or spirituality.
Ivy Tech Community College
Program Name:
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Office Hours:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Service Learning
Neil Bagadiong
4475, Central Avenue, Columbus, 47201
812-372-9925, 812-374-5154
Monday to Friday, 8a.m to 5p.m
[email protected]
www.ivytech.edu/columbus
Agency Mission Statement:
Ivy Tech Community College prepares Indiana residents to learn, live and work in a diverse and
globally competitive environment by delivering professional, technical, transfer and lifelong
education. Through its affordable, open access education and training programs, the college
enhances the development of Indiana’s citizens and communities and strengthens its
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economy.
Ivy Tech Community College provides a wide variety of exciting options for students who want
a college experience that takes them beyond the classroom. Our campuses offer
extracurricular activities as well as social and academic clubs, giving students a great
opportunity to meet new people who share their interests and goals.
Volunteer Opportunities:
If non-profit organizations need volunteers, we inform our students, staff, and faculty about
volunteer opportunities in the community. Several student organizations have community
service as one of their objectives, such as the Phi Theta Kappa International Honorary, the
Student Leadership Academy, and the National Society for Leadership and Success. In
addition, several faculty members provide service learning opportunities for students. Service
learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with
instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and
strengthen communities.
Just Friends Adult Day Care
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Barbara Cummings
900 Lindsey Street, Columbus, 47201
812-372-6415
[email protected]
www.justfriendscolumbus.com
Agency Mission Statement:
To provide adult day services that promote care with dignity and also promotes independence
for the frail, elderly or disabled adults in our community.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Pet therapy, one-on-one support, senior companion, music talent - solo or group, vocal or
instrumental, share your hobbies and or interests and or collections.
Kidscommons
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Office Hours:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Katie Schoeff
309 Washington, Columbus, 47201
812-378-3046
Tue, Sat – 10a.m to 5p.m, Sun - 1p.m to 4p.m
Monday Closed (Except for special events)
[email protected]
www.kidscommons.org
Agency Mission Statement:
A fun, safe and inviting place, Kidscommons nurtures exploration, collaboration and creativity
within all children and their caregivers. It is a place to learn about our community and our
world.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Children’s Museum Floor Volunteer, Art Area Assistant; Children’s Museum Special Events
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Volunteer, Annual Carnival Volunteer, School Outreach Volunteer, Educational Support
Volunteer and Summer Camp Volunteer
Leadership Bartholomew County
Email Address:
Web Address:
[email protected]
www.leadershipbc.org
Agency Mission Statement:
Engage the citizens of Bartholomew County in local issues through dialogue, networking,
partnerships and education to encourage leadership and community- ty service.
Legal Aid
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Office Hours:
Email Address:
Tasha K. Mann, Executive Director
1531 13th Street, Suite G330, Columbus, 47201
812- 372-8933
Monday to Friday, 8:00a.m to 4:00p.m
[email protected]
Agency Mission Statement:
Legal Aid is committed to providing access to non-criminal legal services for our low-income
neighbors in Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson, Rush and Shelby
counties.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Seeking volunteer attorneys to accept pro bono case referrals, para-legal case & research
assistance, office and reception assistance including helping with applications and eligibility.
Life Designs
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Stephanie Shelton, Community Development Officer
1531 13th Street, Columbus, 47201
812-332-9615
[email protected]
www.lifedesigninc.org
Agency Mission Statement:
To enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities by offering individualized
community opportunities.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Be A Buddy – Visit with individuals at the group home. Play games, read, assist with dinner,
and go on outing with individuals and staff. Maintenance help yard work – spring clean-up,
plant flowers, etc. Drivers for outings – drive out vehicle to various events or venues in town
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so our individuals can enjoy the community. Staff will also attend with individuals.
Lincoln-Central Neighborhood Family Center
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Diane Doup, Community Outreach
1039 Sycamore Street, Columbus, 47201
812-379-1630
[email protected] , [email protected]
www.lcnfc.org
Agency Mission Statement:
To create a safe and caring neighborhood where all individuals are treated with respect and
live in harmony with their community. The LCNFC is a non-profit, full service resource center
for downtown Columbus residents. Programming focuses on advocacy, neighborhood
improvement and human services. LCNFC also operates YES Cinema.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Tutoring, fundraisers, family nights, special events, clerical, assist residents to move, clean or
lawn care, litter sweeps and YES Cinema events.
McDowell Education Center
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Michelle Newland, Volunteer Resource Manager
2700 McKinley Avenue, Columbus, 47201
812-376-4451 Ext. 119
[email protected]
www.bcsc.k12.in.us/mcdowell
Agency Mission Statement:
The mission of McDowell Education Center is to provide a safe place where all students will
be motivated and engaged in learning, achieving to their best ability in becoming a productive
citizen.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Historian-to compile a written narrative of McDowell Education Center. Perfect
for a “detective” waiting for an adventure. Ongoing opportunities to work as one-on-one
tutors and classroom assistants, our volunteers find this work immensely rewarding.
Spring Literacy Fair, volunteers are utilized for set up, assisting with games, food,
books, clean up.
Miller’s Merry Manor
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Gretchen Gatewood, Activity Director and Volunteer Coordinator
7440 North 825 East, Hope, 47246
812-546-4416
[email protected]
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Agency Mission Statement:
We strive to be an active presence in the community we serve. We specialize in delivering the
highest quality if services to those we serve. We treat all individuals with integrity, compassion
and respect. Our goal is to enjoy our work grow in our professional and personal lives and
make a positive difference for those we serve.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Assist residents during shopping trips and outings. Helping individuals participate in activities
such as Bingo or using the Wii Console. Visit with individuals who may not have ith
Mill Race Center
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Dan Mustard
900 Lindsey Street, Columbus, 47201
812-376-9241
[email protected]
www.seniorcenterservices.com
Agency Mission Statement:
The Mission of Mill Race Center, Inc is to maximize opportunities for citizens over age 50 to
lead independent, healthy, and meaningful lives.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Club 50 Volunteers, meals on wheels drivers, special events, volunteers receptionists, Bingo
Minds on Math
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Jennifer Steadman, Program Director
1200 Central Ave, Columbus, 47201
812-376-4461
[email protected]
[email protected]
Agency Mission Statement:
In collaboration with p Bartholomew Consolidated School Math Leadership
Council, it is our goal that all children are math literate.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Minds on Math Mentor- Spend one hour a week during the school year to work
with a small group of 4th grade students on problem solving and games that
reinforce math concepts. You can choose an elementary school based on your
preference or we will place you where the need is greatest.
Minds on Math Substitute Mentor-Same as above but no weekly commitment.
We will contact you and see if you are available that day.
Mission Resource International
Contact Person:
David Ketchum
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Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
PO Box 244, Columbus, 47202
812-314-2927
[email protected]
Agency Mission Statement:
Mission Resource International is a faith based mission ministry dedicated to providing seed
capital to start small businesses in the underdeveloped world with the intent to utilize the
profits of these small businesses to help fund the sponsoring ministry or church in the area
where the business is located.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Help with fundraising events, mentors.
Orphan Grain Train
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Gene Ernst
209 Jackson Street, Jonesville, IN
812-405-2045
[email protected]
Web Address:
Volunteer Coordinator:
Phone:
www.orphangraintrain.org
Irene Shireman, Betty McCrory
812-372-7168
Agency Mission Statement:
Receives donations of all kinds, sorts and packs donations for use locally, neighboring
counties, adjoining states, disaster areas, and to foreign countries. “People in need are asked
to visit a social agency (as Red Cross, Love Chapel, Horizon House, Cornerstone, etc.) or church
and be interviewed by them as to their needs. The agency is asked to call Orphan Grain Train
and make a verbal report and also give the client a letter of referral which they then give to
OGT when the make their first visit.” Judgment is made by the agency based on need from the
interview of the client. Clients are welcome from all counties – no boundaries or residency
requirements.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Sort and box clothing and other donations in preparation for shipment, help load containers
and trailers to ship, make pick-ups of donations from individuals and organizations, general
maintenance around the warehouse.
Our Hospice
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Jennifer Pasyanos
2626 17th Street, Columbus, 47201
812-314-8054
[email protected]
Agency Mission Statement:
To make every moment count by surrounding our patients and families with respectful and
compassionate care, for as long as we can.
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Volunteer Opportunities:
Our Hospice volunteers work from the heart adding a special touch to the hospice team.
Patient support opportunities include: visiting, reading, taking walks, writing letters or
bringing in music and books. Clerical opportunities include: filing, copying, computer data
entry and volunteer support for fundraising events.
Pregnancy Care Center
Contact Person:
Address:
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Office Hours:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Jane Littman
2420 7th Street, Columbus, 47201
PO Box 2215, Columbus, 47202-2215
812-378-4114
M, W 11 a.m. to 4:30p.m, Tue, Thu – 1p.m to 5:30p.m Fri – 9:30a.m to 3:00p.m
[email protected]
www.pregcarecenter.org
Agency Mission Statement:
Compassionately engage, educate and inspire our communities with the truth regarding
sexual integrity and the value of human life.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Receptionist, peer-counselors, data entry, phone line, material resource, mailings, church
ambassador, special events, medical services, center cleaning, handyman, board member and
presenter
Psi loto Xi
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Linda Helen
935 8th Street
812-376-7136 (Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat – 10:00 – 1:00 only)
[email protected]
Agency Mission Statement:
We are a national organization and have been active in Columbus for over 100 years. We
currently have 60 members who volunteer to work in our thrift shop. At the thrift shop we
accept used housewares and clothing that we sell in the shop. Al proceeds from the shop are
used to support projects and grants in the community. Over the last 30 years we have
donated over $300,000 back to the community.
Purdue Extension of Bartholomew County
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Erika Bonnett
1971 State Street, Columbus, 47201
812-379-1665
[email protected]
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Web Address:
www.ces.purdue.edu/ces/Bartholomew
Agency Mission Statement:
Provides science-based information for families, communities, agricultural procedures and
agribusinesses.
Volunteer Opportunities:
4H leaders, 4H council membership, extension homemakers membership, ex- tension board
membership, master Gardeners.
Reach Healthy Communities
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Beth Morris
2400 E 17th Street, Columbus, 47201
812-376-5452
[email protected]
www.whatsyourreach.org
Agency Mission Statement:
Reach Healthy Communities will achieve radical improvement in the long-term quality of life
in Bartholomew County through local action. We will accomplish this by collaborating with a
diverse network of partners to develop and respond to data-driven community priorities.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Action Team membership for healthy lifestyles, breastfeeding coalition, community
medication assistance program, Proyecto Salud, and domestic violence awareness. Support
tobacco awareness, Middle and Elementary School health screenings, Mill Race Marathon Kids
Fun Run.
Salvation Army
Contact:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Website:
Jodi Sladek
2525 Illinois Street, Columbus
812-372-7118
[email protected]
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org
Volunteer Opportunities:
Assist with hot meal site, Christmas bell-ringing, Christmas Angel Tree program, School Supply
Assistance Program.
Sans Souci, Inc.
Contact Person:
Email Address:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Sheryl Adams, Executive Director
[email protected]
1526 13th Street, Columbus, 47201
812-314-2932, 812-372-3419
[email protected]
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Web Address:
www.sansouci.org
Volunteer Opportunities:
Hang donated clothing, sort donations, and work in the thrift store, serve
on board of directors, help with school supply project, help with art auction (annual project in
February), and stay with our truck at a donation site such as the shopping mall.
SCORE – Service Corps of Retired Executives
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Ray Mack, Chair Person
500 Franklin Street, Columbus, 47201
812-379-4457, 812-350-5206
[email protected]
[email protected]
Agency Mission Statement:
SCORE provides resources and expertise to maximize the success of existing
and emerging small business.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteers with business experience to provide counseling and technical assistance to existing
and prospective small business.
Sierra Club Winding Waters Group
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Web Address:
Charles Mitch, President
3210 Grove parkway, Columbus, 47201
812-378-4963
www.hoosier.sierraclub.org/winding_waters/
Agency Mission Statement:
To explore, enjoy and protect the wild places of the Earth; to practice and promote the
responsible use of the Earth’s ecosystems and resources, to educate and enlist humanity to
protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment, and to use all lawful
means to carry out these objectives.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Conservation projects on healthy foods from local farms, conservation projects on local
energy use and global warming, display poster on conservation activities and handout
materials for public events promoting group activities, website design, and newsletter
production.
Special Olympics Bartholomew-Brown-Jennings
Contact Person:
Address:
Ella Boyd, County Coordinator
3700 N CR 600 W, North Vernon, 47265
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Phone:
Email Address:
812-392-2622, 812-371-8182
[email protected]
Agency Mission Statement:
To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of sports for
individual with intellectual disabilities in order to create continuing opportunities for them to
develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience the joy of achievement, be
included in the community, build skills and make friends.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Coaches, assistant coaches, assist in fund raising – annual tea booth @ Bartholomew County
fair. Referees needed for basketball, Volleyball; Umpires needed for Softball.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Nannie Alldredge
101 Pixy Court, Greenfield, In 46140
317-373-5730
[email protected]
Agency Mission Statement:
Health insurance counseling for people with Medicare.
Volunteer Opportunities:
We are interested in anyone interested in helping people with Medicare understand their
Medicare benefits and other health insurance information.
Su Casa Columbus, Inc.
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Silvia Babcock
1531 13th Street, Columbus, 47201
812-375-9370
[email protected]
www.sucasacolumbus.com
Agency Mission Statement:
Works to achieve the successful integration between the Latin American/ Hispanic people and
the Bartholomew County community by promoting education, cross-cultural interaction,
information exchange, and cultural awareness.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Clerical, data entry, tutor children, tutor adults, grant research and development, distribution
of monthly Spanish newspaper, board membership.
The Arc of Bartholomew County
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Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Ella Boyd, Executive Director
2060 Doctors Park Drive, Columbus, 47203
812-372-0610
[email protected]
www.thearcbc.org
Agency Mission Statement:
Promote and protect the human rights of people with I/DD and actively support their full
inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Organize The Arc's Community Resource Lending Library, join The Arc of BC Board of Directors
and/or be an active participate by joining a strategic framework committee, and assist at
fundraising and other community awareness events.
The Ecumenical Assembly of Bartholomew County Churches/ Love Chapel
Program Name:
Contact Person:
Address:
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Volunteer Coordinator:
Email Address:
Love Chapel
Elizabeth Kestler, Executive Director
311 Center Street, Columbus, 47201
PO Box 1421 Columbus, 47201
812-372-9421
[email protected]
www.columbuslovechapel.com
Jane Pettitt
[email protected]
Agency Mission Statement:
A Christ centered faith based ministry of the Ecumenical Assembly of Bartholomew County
Churches that assists Bartholomew County residents with: food pantry, financial assistance,
job search and referral, emergency shelter for homeless, and prayer ministry.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Assist in distributing food to clients; interview clients who need emergency food or financial
assistance, administrative tasks, purchasing, delivery, and stocking of food, filing and data
entry, fundraising, public relations.
Thrive Alliance
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Office Hours:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Vickie Bateman, Volunteer Resource Manager
1531 13th Street, Suite G900, Columbus, 47201
812-372-6918, 866-644-6407 (Toll Free)
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm
[email protected]
www.thrive-alliance.org
Agency Mission Statement:
We help individuals access resources that improve their lives and build stronger communities.
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Our services include addressing basic needs, optimizing physical and mental health and wellbeing, maximizing independence, especially for the frail and disabled, and promoting social
and civic engagement. We serve older adults, children and families, and persons with
disabilities in Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, and Jennings counties.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Opportunities are available for individuals, small groups, students and interns, families, and
youth in the program and service areas: Ramps to Freedom, construction of accessibility
ramps; Adult Guardianship Advocate, wellness checks, advocacy, and one-on-one visits; Senior
Medicare Patrol (SMP) Outreach Educator, fraud, scam, identity theft prevention and
distribution of Medicare educational materials; State Health Insurance Assistance Outreach
Counselor, Medicare Part D assistance; First Steps, assemble parent information packets;
Handy Chore Program, seasonal yard, landscaping and home maintenance projects for
persons who are elderly and disabled; Annual 5K Run and Walk, course marshals; Speakers
Bureau, education and public awareness events on aging-related topics; special one-time
projects; administrative and office assistance.
Trails of Hope, Inc.
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Kim Hofeleich
9185 E 700 N, Hope, IN 47246
812-546-0510
[email protected]
www.trailsofhope.org
Agency Mission Statement:
To provide the most professional and effective therapy and assets for therapy possible toward
the holistic, physiological, psychological and medical improvement of those afflicted with
medical dysfunctions and cognitive disabilities.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Assist children and adults with disabilities to ride a horse during therapy sessions; help with
the care of the horses, clean stalls.
Turning Point Domestic Violence Shelter
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Anne Courtney, Volunteer Coordinator
PO Box 103, Columbus, 47201
812-379-5575 ext. 107
[email protected]
www.turningpointdv.org
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Agency Mission Statement:
To eliminate domestic violence.
Volunteer Opportunities:
90 minute weekly childcare, handyman, office help, flower and garden
volunteer, Guy & A Truck
United Way 2-1-1
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Alicia McCreary
1531 13th Street, Suite 1100, Columbus, 47201
812-376-0011
[email protected]
www.referweb.net/uwbc
Agency Mission Statement:
Improve the community’s quality of life by being the premier resource to link people to basic
health and human service. Serving the following counties: Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur,
Jackson, Jennings, Lawrence, Orange, Scott and Washington.
Volunteer Opportunities:
I&R telephone Specialist, Community Outreach Specialist, Holiday Helpline Specialist,
Outcome Survey Specialist, Publications Distributor, Seasonal Project Coordinator,
Volunteer Debriefing Specialist, Tax Appointment Registrar, School Supplies Registrar.
United Way of Bartholomew County - AmeriCorps
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Office Hours:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Alyssa Marti
1531 13th Street Suite 1100, Columbus, 47201
812-376-3001
Monday to Thursday, 8a.m to 4p.m
[email protected]
www.uwbarthco.org
Agency Mission Statement:
AmeriCorps members will be trained and placed in a local not-for-profit organization to serve
as Volunteer Resource Manager to build a viable and sustainable volunteer program.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteer Resource Managers to serve at not-for-profits here in Bartholomew County.
United Way of Bartholomew County
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Angie Huebel
1531 13th Street Suite 1100, Columbus, 47201
812-314-2706
[email protected]
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Web Address:
www.uwbarthco.org
Agency Mission Statement:
To be a catalyst for lasting positive change in the lives of all people within our community.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Citizen Review Committee membership, Campaign Committee membership, assisting with
mailings and special events (Annual Meeting and annual Campaign Kick Off)
United Way of Bartholomew County – Volunteer Action Center
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Office Hours:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Angie Huebel, Executive Director
1531 13th Street Suite 1100, Columbus, 47201
812-314-2706
Monday to Thursday, 9a.m to 3p.m
[email protected]
www.uwbarthco.org
Agency Mission Statement:
Expert resource in volunteerism and volunteer management in Bartholomew County. Our
mission is to match volunteers with volunteer opportunities for not- for-profit agencies.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Resource library, newsletter, research and resource development, volunteer management
training, community presentations, clerical assistance, phone and email response, marketing
and public relations activities, assist with planning and implementation of special events,
including Martin Luther King Day, Get On Board, National Youth Service Day, National
Volunteer Recognition/ Celebration, Week of Caring, Make a Difference Day, Christmas
Assistance Program, School Supply Program; Advisory Council membership.
UTOPIA Wildlife Rehabilitators, Inc.
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Kathleen Hershey
18300 E 200 N, Hope, 47246
812-546-6318
[email protected]
www.utopiawildlife.org
Agency Mission Statement:
Wildlife rehabilitators dedicated to the medical care, rehabilitation and release of native
Indiana wildlife and birds of prey. Program serves as an educational and information resource
for the public, and do live animal programs intend to focus attention on wildlife and wildlife
issues in our community.
Volunteer Opportunities:
General cleaning/upkeep of animal enclosures/crates; animal transport; skilled labor:
veterinary/carpentry/electrical/plumbing; phone assistance; data entry; assist with special
events and programs.
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VITA/TCE Free Tax Assistance Program
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Web Address:
Joy King
1531 13th St, Columbus, 47201
812-314-2960
[email protected]
www.uwbarthco.org
Agency Mission Statement:
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and AARP Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE)
programs provides free tax preparation and assistance services to low-income taxpayers and
seniors. Electronic filing and online counseling are also offered by the program.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Tax counselor, site coordinator, greeter and other administrative positions
Volunteers in Medicine
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Office Hours:
Email Address:
Susan Binder, Volunteer Coordinator
836 Jackson Street, Columbus, 47201
812-376-9750 Ext. 113
Mon, Wed, Fri - 9a.m to 12p.m, Tue, Thu – 2p.m to 8p.m,
Hispanic Clinic – Monday, 5p.m to 8p.m
[email protected]
Agency Mission Statement:
To remove barriers so that every Bartholomew County resident is known and cared for by a
primary care healthcare provider, working together to increase the use of self-care.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Community volunteers: front desk receptionist, appointments scheduler, eligibility
interviewer, office assistant.
Volunteer health care professionals: physician, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, licensed
practical nurses, dentist, medical assistant, pharmacist, pharmacy tech, clinical social worker,
counselor, dental hygienist.
William R. Laws Foundation
Contact Person:
Address:
Phone:
Allen Smith
3655 Deerfield Place, Columbus, 47203
812-379-1192
Agency Mission Statement:
Provides higher education scholarships and grants to students who are slightly over guidelines
for financial aid through government and college loans. Each student receiving a financial
award through the Foundation will be assigned a mentor. Mentors stay with the student
throughout his/her college career.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Board membership (board members automatically become a mentor to a student. Must be
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over age 21.)
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