COMMUNITY SERVICE CLUB 1st MEETING

Honorvol (honor volunteers),

Thanks for coming out to our first official call out meeting. We covered all the basics and look forward to seeing you at our next meeting. All meetings will be Wednesday nights at 7:00 PM (October date TBA)!

Here are the links we covered.

Hutton Honors College Community Service Program:
http://www.indiana.edu/~iubhonor/honorvol/CSP.php

Alternative Spring Break:
http://www.indiana.edu/~iubhonor/honorvol/CSP.php

Bloomington Volunteer Network:
http://bloomington.in.gov/volunteer/

THANKS AGAIN FOR COMING OUT!!!

Interested in a career in community organizing?

Careers in Community Organizing for Social Justice Available to IU graduating students and alums!

The Direct Action & Research Training (DART) Center will be on the IU campus on Mon., April 12 @ 7PM in the Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave to discuss careers in the field of community organizing, and to schedule interviews with students interested in empowering their communities and working for social change.

Please RSVP if you are interested by contacting Sunil Joy at sunil@thedartcenter.org or calling 785.841.2680 with your name, phone #, email address and school.

8th Annual Homeward Bound 5k Walk... Sunday, April 18th!!

"The City of Bloomington's Community and Family Resources Department (CFRD) will host walk a day, change a life, the 8th Annual Homeward Bound 5K Walk, on Sunday, Apr. 18, at Third Street Park between Lincoln and Washington Streets downtown.


The yearly event, which runs from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., raises money to provide housing and address hunger and homelessness in the Bloomington area. In addition to the walk, there will be activities for children at Kid's Island and live music from local musical acts. Interested parties will have numerous chances for participation, from walking and fundraising to sponsorship and donation opportunities for both individuals and corporations. Volunteers also are needed for the day of the event to direct walkers and distribute materials.

For more information, please contact:
Kathy Mayer, Community and Family Resources, City of Bloomington, 349-3430
Jared Schlemmer, Assistant Deputy Mayor, City of Bloomington, 349-3406, schlemmj@bloomington.in.gov

Don’t worry; there is still time to volunteer!

The Community Service Program is looking for 5 volunteers to come get domestic violence training. This will also carry on into the 2010-2011 school year and will be a great opportunity to create a long term service relationship with the community. *Transportation provided upon request!

What:The Middle Way House invites all prospective volunteers to receive Domestic Violence Training

When: Saturday April 10th, 2010 9:00-5:00PM

Where: First United Methodist Church
Room 218-219 East 4th Street (4th and Washington Streets; across from the downtown post office Bloomington)

Middle Way House is seeking to train new volunteers to help maintain the level of service that they provide to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Both women and men are strongly encouraged to attend the training event. This training is a prerequisite for those interested in volunteering with the agency. For more information about this agency please visit middlewayhouse.org

If interested please respond back to honorvol@indiana.edu

Are you passionate about community service, leadership, and advocacy? Do you want a job that makes a difference?

Apply to be an ACE! The Advocates for Community Engagement (ACEs) are IU undergraduates who serve as liaisons between service-learning classes and local non-profits. Through the support of paid undergraduate assistantships with the Office of Service-Learning, each ACE serves with a specific agency for at least one year during the Fall and Spring semesters. The ACE program also provides leadership development and a campus community of peers for students of diverse backgrounds who have a common commitment to service.



The Office of Service-Learning is currently seeking applicants for positions to begin in Fall 2010, pending available funding. To learn more or to apply on-line, visit http://www.indiana.edu/~copsl/aces.shtml. Deadline for applications: Tuesday, March 23rd at 5pm.

Volunteer at Monroe County Public Library!!

The library is looking for enthusiastic individuals to volunteer weekly in the Learn and Play Space (formerly, the Preschool Exploration Center) in the Children’s Services Department. The LAP Space is open to children from birth to age 7 with an adult caregiver. Volunteers will facilitate the "Learning through Play" program which promotes language acquisition and early literacy skills through entertaining activities and learning centers including a writing center, kitchen area, store area, block play, letter wall, infant area, and a puppet theater. Volunteers must be 19 or older, like to be around young children, tolerant of some mess and noise, and able to communicate with young children and their parents. A one hour orientation is required prior to volunteering.



For more info: Contact Kaitlin, kik@indiana.edu

*** Learn Therapeutic Horseback Riding

People & Animal Learning Services (PALS) is offering a new volunteer training on Saturday March 6th from 1-4pm for anyone interested in becoming involved in PALS or therapeutic riding. Volunteers help children/adults with disabilities learn how to ride horses. Responsibilities include leading horses & side-walking riders during riding lessons. Volunteers also help groom, saddle, train, care for horses and help with barn chores. No horse experience necessary! A commitment of 3-4 hours per week is requested. Contact Fern Bonchek: 812-336-2798, pals@indiana.edu to RSVP for the training and to request a volunteer packet. View www.palstherapy.org for more information

Do you have a busy schedule but still want to serve the community??!!

Mentoring and Tutoring Opportunities!! Create your own hours around your busy schedule.

Mentoring:
We currently need 25 men to be mentors to the children in our program. We currently have a wait-list of women waiting to be paired with girls, but will probably need more female mentors starting in April. We pair IU students with a child of the same gender for a year commitment as a mentor. The mentor must spend an average of 3 hours a week with the child, not counting winter, summer, or spring breaks. Some of our boys have been waiting close to a year to get mentors, because we have not had that many male applicants. We have a large number of female children who have recently moved and also need mentors. Mentoring is one of the easiest ways to make a difference in a child’s life. Just by hanging around them and incorporating them into your life, you can make a major difference in their lives. Please contact Monte Simonton at msimonto@hotmail.com for more information.

Tutoring;
We tutor children between the ages of 4-18 with their homework. We do tutoring Mon-Thurs from 5:30-7 p.m. and Friday from 4:20-5:30. We need help with tutoring children in all grades. We could also use help in developing assignments for children to do when they do not have homework that would increase their literacy and math levels. We are tutoring about 30 children a day and need more volunteers. Please contact Monte Simonton at msimonto@hotmail.com for more information.

Spend Spring Break Making a Difference!!

L100: *** We still have 5 spots left.

Every year Middle Way House The Rise collaborates with a service learning course (CLLC-L100, 11084 Spring Break for Kids) to provide the children with a Spring Break Camp. The class is an alternative to spring break and meets March 3rd, March 10th, and March 24th from 6:00-8:30 p.m. and includes meeting the week of Spring Break from 8:30 a.m. -5 p.m. The first two classes the students will get a foundation on the effects of domestic violence on children. They will learn about Middle Way House and about what we will doing with the children over spring break. During spring break we will spend Mon-Fri 9-5 with between 45-60 children all from domestic violence, homeless, and poverty situtaions. We will go to the Children’s Museum in Indianapolis, the Exotic Feline Rescue Center,The Indianapolis Zoo, and Wonder Lab. We will go to a Chemistry Magic show, go swimming, and have live animals brought in by the Humane Society for some educational programs and two animal rescue programs. It is a really fun week that allows students to make a difference in a child’s life over Spring Break. **** We still need to raise another $1000 to do all of the weeks activities. If you or a student group would like to help raise it please contact Monte Simonton at msimonto@hotmail.com for more information or honrovol@indiana.edu

Want to Be on a Monthly TV Program & Learn for FREE?!!

Are you interested in helping to produce a monthly, 30 minute television program on Community Access Television Services (CATS) which will focus on diversity-related issues? CATS is a program of the Monroe County Public Library and the Cats Diversity Project Steering Committee is looking for you! You can be trained to use the video equipment, contribute topics or appear on-air in various capacities.

Adult volunteers and youth age 12 and older are needed now!

GO HERE http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/cobvn/org/email?opp_id=10288627531&contact_id=10288627637

GREAT OPPORTUNITIES TO VOLUNTEER IN FEBRUARY!!!

If interested please e-mail honorvol@indiana.edu

Children's Expo - Feb. 12, 13
Volunteer for the Children's Expo and Health Fair, themed "Healthy Hearts and Valentines". Volunteers assist in a variety of ways, making the event run smoothly. The Expo features free health screenings for sweethearts ages 5 years and under, which ensure that children are ready to begin school with no barriers to learning. Screenings in speech, dental, hearing, vision, development, lead and scoliosis are offered by qualified professionals. Visitors explore interactive booths, listen to live entertainment, and peruse exhibitor booths. Minimum age is 18.

URGENT NEED - More Volleyball Coaches Needed!
Help! The Girls Inc. volleyball season is about to begin and they have four unexpected vacancies. If you have considered coaching or are intrigued by the opportunity . . . this is your chance to coach! Coaches should have interest and some experience with volleyball, and a passion for empowering girls and creating fun, meaningful experiences! Coaches commit to volunteer two evenings/week, Monday through Thursday. Minimum age is 18.

Board Members - Theatre of The People (TOP)
Bloomington's newest non-profit community theatre is seeking volunteers to join their Board of Directors. Interested community members will contribute to TOP's short and long-term development as well as ensuring successful social service programming in the area of inclusive arts and education. Skills in business/non-profit management, arts administration, finance, law, marketing, public relations, fundraising/grant writing, counseling, or special event promotion are preferred, although no experience is necessary. Board members commit to a two to three year term. Interested persons are asked to complete an application, then to meet with the Co-Artistic Directors and Board President.

Organize Spring Luncheon
The "Spring Into Action!" luncheon and silent auction is Monroe County United Ministries largest special event fundraiser. They need enthusiastic volunteers to serve on the organizing committee. The luncheon will be held on Sunday, April 25th, with proceeds supporting their affordable childcare and basic needs assistance services. Committee members meet monthly and work independently, planning event logistics, soliciting silent auction items, selling tickets and promoting the event. Minimum age is 18.

Sort Christmas Toys - now till December 18th!!!

Imagine a gym filled with toys, half for boys, half for girls. At The Salvation Army all the toys are in festive green and red bags, ready for mom or dad to take home for the holidays. With toys for over a thousand children, the gym is now very crowded but did not start that way. Toys trickled in and then began arriving by the truck load. The Salvation Army needs your skill to receive, sort and organize them! They need the hands of large and small groups, families and individuals, young and old.

Interested? Visit https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/cobvn/org/opp/10340879648.html

Habitat Home Building - Dec. 12, 19; Jan. 2

Volunteer builders are needed for Habitat for Humanity's current home builds. Whether you are an experienced builder or have never picked up a hammer, you can make a big difference in the lives of the Vidaurri, Luna, Bogue, and Rivas families. Their homes are being built in Habitat's new Cedar Chase neighborhood. Groups and individuals are needed Dec. 12, 19, and Jan. 2. Minimum age is 18.

Interested? visit https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/cobvn/org/opp/10349476280.html

December Volunteer Opportunities!!

There are so many different opportunities this December so dont be afraid to try something new!!!! If interested e-mail us at honorvol@indiana.edu

RSVP America Reads Tutors
One out of four children entering fourth grade cannot read at grade level. Help change this statistic and prepare students for lasting success in schools and libraries throughout Monroe and Owen Counties. Through RSVP America Reads, the tutoring program of the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), volunteers commit to tutor one hour per week. Substitutes are available as needed. All training is provided and no experience is necessary. Your life will be positively changed as well! Minimum age is 21.


WFHB Production, Programming & Engineering
Music, news, information programming and engineering are among the ways you can become the media through WFHB Community Radio. Substitute as a DJ, write local news, record news events in the field, or work on the web page! Once you have given more than 30 hours of your time, you become a "Participating Member" with voting privileges. A commitment of at least 4 hours per month is requested. Training provided; minimum age is 18.



Arlington Elementary Playground Volunteers
Arlington Heights Elementary School invites community members to actively engage their children on the playground between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. While staff will be present, volunteers will initiate soccer, Frisbie, basketball, parachute play or other games. Requirements are enthusiasm and love for children, knowledge of a variety of outdoor games, and leadership skills. Teens welcome.


Girls Volleyball Coaches
Girls Inc. of Monroe County needs volleyball coaches for the spring season. This recreational league focuses on building fundamentals, improving social skills and having fun. Coaches should be enthusiastic about creating a positive and supportive environment. Practices are from 6-7 p.m. or from 7-8 p.m, either Mon./Wed. or Tues./Thurs., with no more than 2 nights of activity per week on week nights from mid-January until mid-April. Age groups are 6-8, 9-10, 11-12, and 13-18. Coaches should have experience playing or coaching volleyball and be comfortable working with parents and staff. Coaches must be 18 years old and attend a coaching orientation on either Dec. 15 or Jan. 12 (alternative arrangements can be made).

Domestic Violence Training - Dec. 5!!!

Domestic Violence Training - Dec. 5

Middle Way House is seeking new volunteers to maintain the level of service they provide to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. There are volunteer opportunities in many different areas including: crisis line, child care, tutoring, legal advocacy, community reception, and youth mentoring. Both women and men are strongly encouraged to attend the training, which is a prerequisite for volunteers, but is also appropriate for anyone interested in learning more about the dynamics of domestic violence. No registration is required for the training which will be Sat., Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Rm. 218-219 (219 E. 4th St., across from the downtown Post Office).

IF INTERESTED VISIT or e-mail us at honorvol@indiana.edu

Get Involved! The Holiday Market, Saturday, November 28th

City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Volunteer Opportunities Present:

THE HOLIDAY MARKET
Do you enjoy the festive community atmosphere of the Farmers' Market? Searching for the perfect holiday gift? Love those TubaSantas? The Holiday Market features some of your favorite, locally grown farm products, arts and crafts by area artisans and those unforgettable TubaSantas.

Duties: We’re looking for volunteer elves to decorate, serve refreshments and assist with teardown.

Program Time: Shift #1, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m./Shift #2, Noon–3:30 p.m.

Training: Volunteers will be trained at the beginning of their shift.

Location: Showers Plaza, 401 N. Morton St.

Age of Volunteers: 16 yrs. and up

Number of Volunteers: 4-5 per shift

Other: Come dressed according to the weather. Bring your hat and gloves!

If you are interested in volunteering, please email Kim Ecenbarger at ecenbark@bloomington.in.gov


For a complete listing of City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Volunteer Opportunities, please visit http://bloomington.in.gov/parks/

Nov 5th Weekly Volunteer Update!!

Weekly Volunteer
Opportunities Update

The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network
is your source for information about
volunteering locally. For a complete listing,
visit www.bloomington.in.gov/volunteer
or call 349-3433

Volunteer Receptionist
The Center For Women's Ministries in Monroe County, a Christian organization serving women in need, would like assistance with phones, greeting clients, and copying/collating. A free, four hour training is required. After being added to the rotation as a receptionist, you will be expected to volunteer as scheduled. Good communication skills and the ability to keep information confidential are critical. Minimum age is 18.



AARP Volunteer Tax-Aide Program
If you are familiar with tax forms and enjoy helping people, the American Association Of Retired Persons Tax Aide program is a great opportunity to get involved. Volunteers are trained to act as tax counselors who assist with tax forms for low and middle income taxpayers, and answer questions to the extent of his/her training. Training will be held Jan. 11-15 and tax preparation begins on Feb. 1 at Twin Lakes Recreation Center. Learn how to take full advantage of all deductions and credits available to taxpayers. It is helpful to have basic computer knowledge. Minimum age is 18.


Global Gifts Holiday Volunteer Training - Nov. 15
This non-profit retail store on the Bloomington square is dedicated to promoting fair trade, gender equity, environmental sustainability, and alternative consumer choices. They are hosting a special holiday volunteer training on Nov. 15 from 3-4:30 p.m. (Students who will be out of town for the holidays should attend the training in Jan.) Holiday volunteers can volunteer year-around or assist only during the holidays. Volunteers should be available between 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Mon. - Sat. Minimum age is 18.



Holiday Event Volunteers - Dec. 5

The Family Readiness Group of the Indiana Army National Guardsponsors a holiday event annually. This year it is scheduled for Dec. 5 from 1-4 p.m. They are seeking volunteers to assist with decorations, food service, and a cheery atmosphere for their service and family members. They ask that all volunteers be either 16 years old and above or supervised by their respective organization. For instance, members of a youth group should be supervised by their youth group coordinator. Long term volunteers are advised to obtain training through the State Family Program training courses offered at various times and locations throughout the year.



Arts Volunteer Coordinator
The Bloomington Area Arts Council & John Waldron Arts Center is seeking a part time Volunteer Coordinator for the recruitment, screening, training, and supervision of volunteers. Duties: create a volunteer recruitment plan and position descriptions; recruit volunteers; conduct interviews, orientations and training; monitor performance; prepare procedural and training manuals; maintain database; coordinate appreciation events. Qualifications: volunteer management and nonprofit organization experience; excellent organizational, verbal, written and interpersonal skills; word processing, desktop publishing, database management and email. Bonus qualifications: desire to work in organization committed to the arts; experience in fundraising, marketing or public relations; experience conducting trainings.

OCT 23rd - NOV 21st Volunteer Opportunities

Simply Healthy Wellness Expo - Nov. 13-15
Volunteers are needed to assist with the Simply Healthy Wellness Expo on Nov. 13-15 which will include workshops and special events at the Unitarian Universalist Church and a vendor market at City Hall. Volunteers will set up, take down, run errands, usher and assist with registration, deliveries and hospitality for this exciting community-based event organized by the Indiana Holistic Health Network. When not volunteering, you will be able to enjoy the many activities offered. Minimum age is 16.

Thanksgiving basket distribution - Nov. 21
Volunteers are needed on Nov. 21 to escort applicants around to 11 food stations and out to a truck to pick up their turkeys at Backstreet Missions. Volunteers will also staff the food stations and pass out canned or boxed food. This is a great opportunity to brighten the holiday for others - last year 500 families received Thanksgiving food baskets! Shifts are from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. Drivers are also needed to deliver to shut-ins. Volunteers need to arrive 15 minutes prior to their shift for minimal training. Minimum age is 18.

Ushers for The Clean House 10/23 - 10/31
See a great show for free and be a part of the magic of the theatre as a volunteer usher at IU's Lee Norvelle Theatre and Drama Center! A Pulitzer Prize finalist, "The Clean House" tells the story of a wife, a maid obsessed with finding the perfect joke, a sister obsessed with cleanliness and a husband obsessed with another woman. Performances are Oct. 23-24, 27-31 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 31 at 2 p.m. Ushers must arrive an hour before curtain time for training. No experience necessary. Dress code is black dress pants (or optional black skirt for the ladies) and a plain white dress shirt. Comfortable dress shoes are recommended, as you may be standing if the show is sold out. To sign up, visit www.mysignup.com/cleanhouseushers. Minimum age is 16.

Face Painting / Fundraising / Poverty Outreachvolunteer

For more details on the below opportunities e-mail honorvol@indiana.edu and let us know you are interested.


Face Painters and Fun Fall Activities - Oct. 17
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources at Monroe Reservoir is looking for enthusiastic face painters to assist with their Fall Fun Day on Oct. 17 from 10- 11 a.m. and maybe just a little longer depending on the crowd. They will also have a Kids' Fall Funfest from 1-3 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help with activites such as pumpkin painting, the Halloween costume contest, and the piñata. All activities will take place at Paynetown State Recreation Area and all materials will be provided. Minimum age is 18.

Wonka's Chocolate Carnival Planning and Fundraising
Amethyst House will be holding their third annual 'Wonka's Chocolate Carnival' on January 30. This a carnival setting with games, activities and food as well as a great community event for families to raise awareness about their programs and prevention. They are looking for volunteers to assist in the planning process, poster distribution, setup, volunteering during the carnival and cleanup. Minimum age is 18, except for those operating the games, who must be 12 years or older with a parent or guardian in the building.

Circles Ally Informational Dessert Night - Oct. 13
The South Central Community Action Program invites you to an informational Dessert Night on Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. to learn about becoming an Ally with the Monroe County Circles Initiative. Circles is a strategy to help low-income families build resources and transition out of poverty, to change systems and policies that perpetuate poverty, and to build community across race and class lines. Allies are urgently needed; three to four Allies are matched with each family. Thorough training and ongoing staff support are provided. An 18-month commitment of 4+ hours monthly are required. Allys must be available one to two Thursday evenings monthly.

Volunteer this Saturday, Oct. 10th Multicultural Expo!!

WHAT: 2009 Bloomington Multicultural Expo

WHEN: Sat., Oct. 10, 11 a.m-4 p.m. (Volunteers can pick 2hr+ time slots)

WHERE: Bryan Park, 1001 S. Henderson Street

WHO TO CONTACT TO VOLUNTEER: e-mail Honorvol@indiana.edu with time availability ASAP

The festival will include four cultural "villages" -- Soul Food Festival Village, Festival Latino Village, Moon Festival Village and International Festival Village -- which will celebrate cultures from around the world.

Each village will provide children's activities, and several will sell ethnic foods. A varied lineup of musicians and dancers will perform throughout the day. FOR MORE INFORMATION CHECK OUT http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/11785.html