You can help with youth leadership summit, IU reception, community theater and foot clinic
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.
Monroe County Youth Council: Youth Leadership Skills Summit event
Youth leadership matters! Skill Up with MCYC at the Leadership Skills Summit! Take a few hours (12:30-4:30 p.m.) with your peers on Saturday, March 25, to develop your leadership skills, share what you know, build connections with other students in Monroe County, and learn how to use your influence to make your team, your group, and your community thrive! This event is open to all high school-age teens in Monroe County. Interested teens can register to attend at https://tinyurl.com/mcyc-youth-leadership-summit.
Questions? Contact Hannah Lencheck at 812-355-7276 or mcyouthcouncil@gmail.com. Read more about Monroe County Youth Council by visiting their website at monroecountyyouthcouncil.org.
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Welcome reception — volunteers needed
Indiana University Collections at McCalla is seeking volunteers to help staff a sizeable welcome reception taking place Tuesday, April 11, from 5-6:30 p.m. Motivated volunteers are needed to serve as gallery guides, answer general questions and ensure the safety of the objects in the galleries. Volunteers will be required to pass a background and reference check. Interested? Visit https://tinyurl.com/welcome-reception for more information and to access the application form. The registration deadline for this opportunity is April 5. Additional questions can be directed to Alisha Beard, engagement coordinator at 812-855-1024, or alibeard@iu.edu.
Volunteers for all theater crafting needed
Monroe County Civic Theater Summer Shakespeare in the Park begins in April and volunteers are needed for all aspects of theater crafting. MCCT is Bloomington’s only all-volunteer, nonprofit theater, with a focus on celebrating all people, regardless of experience, who want to explore the theatrical arts. People of all ages, ethnicities, genders and abilities are welcome. Acting, directing, tech work, whatever your theater dreams, they have an opportunity for you. Visit http://www.mcct.org to learn more about MCCT and its upcoming season. Please email info@mcct.org if you are interested in getting involved or call Maryann Iaria at 812-325-8654 for additional assistance.
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Foot clinic volunteers
Beacon Inc. is looking for volunteers to run a foot clinic at Shalom Center. The volunteers do not need to be medical professionals, as there will be no diagnosing or major medical treatment. Volunteers would help Shalom guests with foot washing, nail trimming, minor wound cleansing and bandaging, and encouragement to visit a doctor in case of a severe and/or chronic foot condition. If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Nate Howell at Nate@beaconinc.org or by calling 812-345-4576. You can also respond by visiting https://tinyurl.com/foot-clinic-volunteers.
Community Wish List spotlight
BVN Community Wish List
Let Your Goods Do Good in the Community!
Browse the Bloomington Volunteer Network Community Wish Lists to discover exactly what is needed by our local social service, cultural, environmental, and animal welfare organizations. Take the time to purchase a few items or organize a collection drive or house party for the organizations you care about!
View the BVN Community Wish Lists: https://tinyurl.com/BVN-community-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: Help at Bloomington youth summit, IU welcome, theater, foot clinic
