Help at trunk or treat event, as IU student advocate or usher at 'Curious George' show
The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network provides 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.
Annual Compass Early Learning Center (ELC) Trunk or Treat
Volunteer to help at the Compass Early Learning Center's Trunk or Treat event happening on Oct 27 from 6–8 p.m. This is a family-friendly opportunity, with three ways to volunteer. Trunk volunteers: dedicate themselves to decorating their car, truck, table, etc., and serve as a spot for the kids to stop and get treats on their walk around the parking lot. Face paint volunteers: One of the most popular tables every year, the face painting is a blast. Candy connoissueurs: Each candy connoisseur will commit to buying 5-10 pounds of candy to be handed out during the event. Visit https://tinyurl.com/trunk-or-treat-volunteers to learn more and find the sign-up link. You can also contact Erin Vaughn at evaughn@mcum.org or 812-339-3429, ext.14, with questions or for help registering to volunteer.
Recruiting new volunteers in October!
The IU Student Advocates Office is actively recruiting new retiree volunteers during the month of October. You must be an Indiana University retired faculty or staff to qualify for this opportunity. This is a volunteer position that provides mentoring, directed referrals, general advising and support to IU Bloomington students at the university according to the mission of the Student Advocates Office. Learn more about the expectations for this opportunity at https://tinyurl.com/IU-student-advocate-volunteer. Contact advocate@indiana.edu, dastone@indiana.edu, or call Darrell Stone at 812-855-0761 between 9 a.m.–5 p.m Monday through Friday to make an appointment to discuss how you can play a vital role in a student’s success.
Curious George usher sign up
Volunteer to usher and see the show for free! Constellation Stage and Screen is looking for ushers for “Curious George” happening at the Waldron Art Center between Oct. 20–29. This commitment requires volunteers to be timely, well-dressed and courteous to patrons. Duties will include — but are not limited to — directing patrons to their assigned seats, handing out programs, scanning tickets, assisting with accessible seating, and generally welcoming patrons and helping them enjoy their experience. Ushers are encouraged to attend the show they are working at no cost and may be asked to assist the box office attendant with a post-show collection of donations and/or clean-up. Learn more and sign up for a date and time that works for you at https://tinyurl.com/curious-george-volunteers. Questions? Contact Jordan Stephens at 812-336-7110 or info@seeconstellation.org.
Community Wish List Spotlight
Area 10 Agency Wish List
Area 10 serves as the Aging and Disability Resource Center for Monroe and Owen counties. Area 10 provides a variety of supportive services including home-delivered meals, public transportation, a mobile food pantry, congregate meal sites, care management, a Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP), an adult guardianship program, and a community center in the Endwright Center. Your donation will support the many seniors, people with disabilities, and family caregivers who rely on Area 10 to provide resources for their quality of life.
Donation delivery address: 631 W. Edgewood Drive, Ellettsville, IN 47429
Contact: Chris Myers, 812-876-3383, cmyers@area10agency.org
Featured Wishes: Adult guardianship program needs: holiday gifts for persons in adult guardianship (currently 8 men and 4 women), Endwright Center & Endwright East senior centers' needs: boxing gloves (adult sizes S, M, L), oscillating fans, multi-plug extension cords, battery-operated headset for leading classes, Mobile Food Pantry needs: Canned protein (large chicken or tuna), canned fruit and soups
View their complete Wish List: https://tinyurl.com/area-10-agency-wish-list
You can find the year-round Community Wish List at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org/communitywishlist.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Times: Help with trunk or treat, as IU advocate or as 'Curious George' usher
