You can help at Autism Advocacy event, deliver MCUM items, train for mediation services
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.
Autism Advocacy nonprofit volunteers
Autism Rocks and Rolls Corp. is having an event on Aug. 5 at Fowler Pumpkin Patch in Bloomington. They need 20 to 25 volunteers to work several shifts: noon to 3 p.m., 3-5 p.m., 5-8 p.m. and 8-10 p.m. They are looking for people to help with parking, serving food, admission, helping with games, set up, and then cleaning up afterward. Volunteers will get a free t-shirt, free meal, and free entry to the event. Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/autism-rocks-volunteers. Contact Gina Mitchell at 812- 699-7811 or info@autismrocksandrolls.com with questions.
Grocery delivery driver volunteers
Monroe County United Ministries (MCUM) is looking for delivery drivers to help provide food to community members who are unable to make it to the MCUM pantry during open hours due to a lack of transportation, mobility restrictions, health concerns or work-hour restrictions. Volunteers work with MCUM coaches, who establish the routes and assure that all the bags are labeled, organized, and ready to go before the volunteers arrive! Volunteers only need to stop by the day of their scheduled routes and pick up and make the deliveries. All routes take approximately 1 to 2 hours and are generally scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Visit https://tinyurl.com/grocery-delivery-driver to learn more or sign up directly at https://tinyurl.com/jot-form-sign-up. Questions? Contact Erin Vaughn at 812- 339-3429 or evaughn@mcum.org.
Basic Mediation & Restorative Justice training opportunity
The Community Justice and Mediation Center (CJAM) is offering a 40-hour training program for community members interested in learning about conflict resolution, mediation or restorative justice. These skills are useful in all areas of life — family relationships, work relationships, volunteer work, etc. If you are interested in enhancing your communication, listening and problem-solving skills, along with learning basic mediation and negotiation skills, this is a great opportunity. The training offers hands-on skill development by combining activities, lectures and practice. Note: Completion of the training qualifies participants to become volunteer mediators with CJAM. Training sessions will be held on Thursday evenings (7-9 p.m.) and Saturdays (8:30 a.m.-3 p.m). Dates are Sept. 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 and Oct. 5, 7. Tuition is $300, with an early bird special of $275 if received by 9/1/23. A limited number of scholarships are available — just ask! Apply online at www.cjamcenter.org, call 812-336-8677, or email admin@cjamcenter.org.
Community Wish List Spotlight
The Bloomington Volunteer Network Community Wish List is comprised of over 50 nonprofit organizations located in Monroe and surrounding counties. Wish list needs range from food and essentials to arts and crafts supplies. Donations to the Community Wish List help benefit the many outstanding programs and services that these vital organizations provide to our communities.
To make a wish list donation:
Visit https://tinyurl.com/community-wish-list to view Community Wish Lists.
Choose something from a wish list that you would like to donate.
Make your donation.
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: Autism Advocacy, MCUM and Community Justice group need volunteers
