Bloomington Youth Basketball coaches needed, as are donors for upcoming blood drive
The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network is your source for information about volunteering locally. For a complete listing, visit BloomingtonVolunteerNetwork.org or call 812-349-3433. The inclusion of an organization in this list does not imply City endorsement or support of the organization’s activities or policies. Information and registration information for the following opportunities can be found online at BloomingtonVolunteerNetwork.org.
Bloomington Youth Basketball Season III coaching
The Bloomington Youth Basketball (BYB) League focuses on basketball fundamentals and the application of learned skills during game participation for players in grades K-6. All leagues are coed through Grade 3; girls play in a girls-only league beginning in Grade 4. Boys and girls play in separate leagues in Grades 7 and 8. The season includes weekly practices and games on one night a week. Teams practice two nights a week for the first two weeks of the season, then one night a week for the remainder of the season. The season runs Jan. 16–March 9, practices begin the week of Jan. 16, and games begin the week of Jan. 23. Prospective coaches must sign up by Dec. 29. Selected coaches must attend a mandatory Coaches Meeting and Coach Draft on Jan. 4 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Twin Lakes Recreation Center. All selected coaches must complete an annual online coaching certification course from the National Youth Sports Coaches Association. The certification fee for each coach is $20. All coaches are required to undergo a background check and can save time by downloading/completing the Background Check Authorization form prior to Coaches Meeting. Visit https://tinyurl.com/youth-basketball to learn more, get information about the online coaching certification course, and download the Background Check Authorization form. Contact Scott Pedersen at pederses@bloomington.in.gov with additional questions.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority blood drive
Each year, Americans across the country answer the call to come together on the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday to serve their neighbors and communities. In past years, thousands of individuals have volunteered in our community. In the spirit of the national day of service Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. is hosting a blood drive on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. They are looking for volunteers to give a life-saving blood donation between 8-11:30 a.m. in the City Hall Atrium, at 401 N. Morton St., Bloomington, IN. Preregistration is now open at https://donate.indiana.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/158363. For additional information or questions contact Tracee Allen, at 317-654-3091 or at ykzzetasbloomington@gmail.com.
Fill the Gap
Volunteer short-term during Indiana University and MCCSC's vacation breaks when community members are on vacation! Volunteering during winter, spring, and summer breaks is a huge help to agencies that utilize volunteers to maintain their services year-round. You can volunteer for a short-term opportunity or make a longer commitment. Find opportunities for holiday needs at https://tinyurl.com/fill-the-gap-volunteer or email Michelle Moss at getconnected@bloomington.in.gov for more information.
Community Wish List Spotlight
BVN Holiday Wish List
The Bloomington Volunteer Network (BVN) invites everyone to participate in giving to one of the organizations that make up the BVN Community Wish List. Wishes benefit outstanding programming and services that these vital organizations provide our communities.
To Participate:
Find a BVN Wish List that interests you.
Choose something from their list that you would like to donate.
Make your donation during this Holiday Season.
Wish Lists: Visit https://tinyurl.com/holiday-wish-list to view wish list opportunities.
You can find current in-kind, material needs on the year-round Community Wish List at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org/communitywishlist.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Times: Bloomington Youth Basketball coaches, donors for blood drive needed
