Volunteer opportunities: Bring music and companionship to Bell Trace, usher for IU Cinema
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.
Bell Trace Volunteer Opportunities
Companionship with Seniors —Bell Trace residents possess wisdom and experiences from around the world. Sharing those experiences or engaging in a common interest can enrich their lives, and yours! If you have the gift of a listening ear, this might be the opportunity for you! Visit https://tinyurl.com/companionship-with-seniors to learn more.
Music for Seniors —Bell Trace Senior Living Community is also looking for individuals wishing to enhance the lives of residents through music. Share your talent through a musical/vocal performance or educational presentation about your talent, or both! Sign up today at https://tinyurl.com/music-for-seniors.
For additional information, contact Anna Martin, Life Enrichment Director, at 812-332-2355 ext. 209 or amartin@cardon.us.
Fishtival Volunteers
Southern Indiana Center for Independent Living is hosting its 10th Annual Fishtival on Sept. 10 at the Paynetown- Twin Oaks Shelter located on beautiful Lake Monroe. This fun event includes fishing, boat rides, carnival games, and lunch! SICIL is looking for six volunteers to help with games, assist folks on and off boats, help them fish, and hand out food. Registration is required of all volunteers and participants so they can receive a free park pass and a free lunch. The last day to register is Sept. 1. This event is open to people with disabilities and their families/caregivers.To learn more visit https://tinyurl.com/Fishtival-volunteers. Additional questions? Contact Carly Dixon at 812-277-9626 or carly@sicilindiana.org.
Join the IU Cinema Usher Corps!
Volunteer ushers assure that IU Cinema patrons have an exceptional experience. Sometimes that means greeting patrons warmly, tearing their tickets, and handing out programs. Other times, ushers will answer questions about the Cinema and the films, address patron feedback, or ensure patron comfort and safety during screenings. Ushers are required to volunteer at least five shifts per semester — but they can volunteer much more if wanted. Feel free to volunteer with friends and family. Upcoming IU Usher Corp Orientations are Monday, Aug. 29, 5-6:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 9, 4-5:30 p.m., and Wednesday, Sept. 21, 5-6:30 p.m. Learn more about this opportunity at https://tinyurl.com/IU-Cinema-usher-corp. For additional questions, contact Jessica Davis Tagg at 812-856-2463 or iucinema@indiana.edu.
Community Wish List Spotlight
Scaly Tailz Wish List
Scaly Tailz needs your help! Scaly Tailz offers fun and educational reptile demonstrations to a wide variety of classrooms, schools, libraries, expos, conventions, festivals, groups, daycares, elder care centers, health campuses, and others. Scaly Tailz also takes in reptiles and amphibians that have been abandoned, as well as those that just need a new and loving home. The animals are the ones who benefit the most from the Wish List, but their wishes also help their crew to perform their duties better and promote Scaly Tailz services.
Delivery address: can do contact-less pickup, or provide an address for contact-less drop-off.
Contact: Sheryl Mitchell, at 812-558-1937 or ScalyTailz@gmail.com
Featured Wishes: exotic vet services such as checkups, tests, and emergency services when needed, reliable minivan for transporting critters and volunteers, colored printer paper, white printer paper, paper towels (lots and lots), dishwashing soap, gift cards to Kroger, Walmart, Target, etc. (for getting greens, veggies, and fruit for critters), large Rubbermaid type tubs, duct tape, Band-aids (all sizes, preferably flexible fabric), Neosporin, hand sanitizer, and more.
View their complete Wish List online at https://tinyurl.com/Scaly-Tailz.
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: Volunteers wanted at Bell Trace, IU Cinema, Fishtival at Lake Monroe
