Help at city's Junk in the Trunk, IU gallery or host an international student
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.
Junk in the Trunk volunteers
Come out and have fun at the Bloomington Parks and Recreation Junk in the Trunk multi-seller garage sale happening on Saturday, Aug. 20. Volunteers 16 years and older are needed to help vendors set up, help guide traffic, set up flagging, provide shift relief for vendors, and clean up after the event. Two four-hour shifts are available, 6:30 a.m.-10:30 am, and 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. On-site training is provided. Volunteers under the age of 18 must have an underage waiver of liability signed by a parent or guardian and must bring it with them when they arrive for their shift. Visit https://tinyurl.com/junk-trunk to sign up and download a waiver. For more questions, please contact Haylie Pryson, site supervisor, at 812-349-3739 or haylie.pryson@bloomington.in.gov.
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Gallery volunteers
The University Collections at McCalla is a new accessible hub that aims to engage students, faculty and public audiences with Indiana University's world-class collections. Indiana University is home to over 200 collections that span disciplines, time periods and geography. The gallery opens on Aug. 22 and is looking for gallery volunteers. Volunteer opportunities are available for gallery guides and tour guides. This is an ongoing opportunity. Visit https://tinyurl.com/gallery-volunteers to learn more about how you can get involved. Additional questions can be directed to Alisha Beard, engagement coordinator, at 812-855-1024 or alibeard@iu.edu.
Bloomington Worldwide Friendship host
Offer your kindness to an international student entering IU. Bloomington Worldwide Friendship (BWF) matches adult volunteers with international students and scholars, but is not a home-stay program. Volunteers help students far from home learn about the Bloomington community and American culture through shared activities like planning meals together, hiking in state parks and attending community events. There is no training requirement. Individuals and families are welcome to participate together and BWF will work to match you with students who share your interests. BWF sponsors a few activities for all hosts and students to participate in, but you are also encouraged to meet with your student on your own schedule 3-4 times a semester. Visit https://tinyurl.com/worldwide-friendship or contact Cindy York at 812-333-4729 or bloomingtonworldwidefriendship@gmail.com to learn more.
Community Wish List Spotlight
CASA Wish List
CASA needs your help. Monroe County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) mission is "To help ensure that the abused and neglected children of Monroe County live in safe permanent homes and have the opportunity to reach their full potential." Monroe County CASA is a volunteer-powered program that provides representation in juvenile court for child victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect. The items donated will directly benefit CASA volunteers and the children that they advocate for.
Donation delivery address: 320 W. Eighth St., Suite 201, Bloomington IN 47404
Contact: Amber Shride, 812-333-2272, amber.shride@monroecountycasa.org
Featured wishes: gas cards, restaurant gift cards, Starbucks gift cards, and new dog toys for Jordy, the CASA Courthouse Facility dog.
View their complete Wish List online athttps://tinyurl.com/casa-wish-list.
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: Host an international student, help at Junk in the Trunk or IU gallery
