Opportunities From: United Way of Southwestern Indiana Volunteer Opportunities

Optimal ACCESS – Day of Caring Volunteer Opportunities

Join us for a Day of Caring at Optimal ACCESS! Volunteers will help us improve and enhance our learning environment for the nonspeaking, minimally speaking, and unreliably speaking students, clients, and families served by Optimal ACCESS and Integrative Music Therapy. Projects may include facility improvements, organization, landscaping, cleaning, and beautification efforts that directly support the individuals and families who participate in our programs throughout the year. Your time and effort will help create a welcoming, accessible, and engaging environment where communication, connection, and learning can thrive.

Volunteer Projects Include:

Indoor Improvements:

Outdoor Beautification:

If volunteers are able to bring any tools, supplies, power washers, ladders, etc. to help divide and conquer.

Visit our website to see what we are all about: optimalaccess.org

Early Learning Center is in need of 15 - 20 volunteers to help our children 3 - 5 years of age participate in the 2026 Fall Olympics.  We will have an "Olympic Obstacle Course" set up for the children.  Volunteers are needed to oversee one specific obstacle or assist a child in maneuvering the course to a successful conclusion! 

The event will be held indoors in our Crescent Room facility.  The children so enjoy this opportunity and enjoy interacting with our volunteers!  Please join us!

Join the American Red Cross to help install FREE smoke alarms in homes and educate families on home fire safety. No previous experience needed. Training will be provided day of. Please wear good walking shoes and comfortable clothes.

Help create a welcoming, peaceful environment for women transitioning out of crisis. Volunteers will trim bushes, pull weeds, and beautify the grounds around the shelter. Your efforts will directly impact the dignity and comfort of those calling this space home.

The outside of Lucas Place needs the landscaping to be cleaned up. This involves cutting back shrubs and bushes, pulling weeds, picking up trash, etc.

We are in need of volunteers to help us with our resident van transportation fleet - exterior wash (weather permitting) and interior cleaning.  We will provide all supplies needed.  This project is consistent with years past and we SO appreciate the help of our volunteers!

Be part of something special! Join us for a high-energy day of giving back as we come together to refresh and reimagine cMoe, creating an even more inspiring space for children and families. During this United Way Day of Caring, volunteers from across the community will lend a hand to help clean, organize, and breathe new life into the museum we all love.

Volunteers will serve as helpmates to Rev. Taylor in whatever capacity necessary to complete tasks of greatest needs that exist for the day. Usually serving patrons is not a need.

See below for needs that are ongoing and are considered to be of greater importance as they relate to needing to be completed. Needs are not in order of priority. Please see below.

1. Wipe down refrigerators and freezers, inside and out.

2. Sweep floor in larger dining room.

3. Remove any unwanted items (clothes, cardboard boxes, collected trash that’s not considered waste. I do that).

4. Organize clothes for our (what I call low key & small because we are not equipped for a large ”full blown“) clothing bank, by sorting then hanging clothes. There might be some clothes to perhaps be taken out and delivered to another agency. 

5. Process shoes we have our fund raiser. Process means mate, band or tie mated shoes, count 25 pairs and put in clear 33 gallon plastic bag.

Harder task: Door on north west side of building needs to be replaced. The door could serve as main entrance to and exit from the lower level.  Once the dimensions of the door have been determined by measuring, it should be a fairly simple job.

Clean/Dust items for sale in our B & B area

Climb to roof on indoor staircase to get to the roof drains and clean them out.

Remaining trough drains are on ground level in the dock area

Throughout building replace stained ceiling tiles.

Clean fans throughout the workshop.

Paint halls &/or restrooms

Wash windows, inside & out, around the Blind Association building.

Join us for a morning of hands-on service as we show love to our neighborhood by beautifying Jacobsville Park!

What to Bring

Since all supplies and equipment will need to be brought by volunteers, please come prepared with as much of the following as you're able:

Personal Gear

Tools & Supplies

Join us as we deep clean and detail the vans that carry children to safety, opportunity, and community every week.

Aurora transports clients experiencing homelessness throughout our region to appointments in order to help them navigate through the steps of getting their life back on track. The vehicles are very important to aiding our clients when the bus transportation is not an option.

With the opening of our new House of Hope, we can use help with keeping the grounds cleaned up and any repairs made. This can include helping to rake up leaves, cleaning up landscaping, clearing out trash and debris, lawn clean-up, powerwashing sidewalks, patios, and exterior areas, window cleaning, etc. 

Granted sends out an annual End of Year Letter to our donors and supports thanking them for their support and a final ask. We hand sign these letters, write a note, and hand address the envelopes. We send out roughly 5000 letters and can use all of the help we can get! 

With transporting families consistently, our vans get put through the ringer. We can use help cleaning the inside and outsides of our vans. We have a Toyota Ramp Van and a 16-Passenger Ford Transit. 

We have a Granted Family Pantry and multiple storage areas. We can use help getting things restocked and cleaned back up. 

We can use help dusting, sweeping and mopping, organizing and sanizitizing all areas of our interior. We have multiple rooms and lots of kids coming and going, so extra hands for this would be much appreciated! 

Volunteers are needed to spruce up the property at the Evansville Christian Health Clinic. Tasks needing done:

Please bring your favorite yard tools—gloves, trimmers, rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, etc. 

Volunteers are needed to assist with extra cleaning & organizing at the Evansville Christian Life Center.

Tasks will include:

Please bring your favorite cleaning supplies & window washing supplies.

Come support our Clothing Resource Department by sorting and hanging donations, changing out clothing for the season, and extra cleaning.

Volunteers are needed to spruce up the property at the Evansville Christian Life Center. Tasks may include:

Please bring your favorite yard tools—gloves, trimmers, rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, etc. 

Volunteers are needed to do some cleaning & organizing here at the Evansville Christian Life Center. Tasks may include:

Please bring your favorite cleaning supplies  - i.e. gloves, paper towels, window cleaning supplies, etc. 

Serve Lunch in your ERM's Men's Residential Facility from 12 pm to 1 pm!  500 E. Walnut St.  Enter through the front doors of the MRC that are westward facing, under the red cross Jesus Saves sign. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the meal service and check in upon arrival. 

Other Information: When you arrive in the kitchen, check with the staff for instructions.

Dress Code: Please wear closed-toed shoes and dress modestly.

Interaction with guests: Always offer a smile and a hello! Use discernment as to how to interact with guests of the opposite gender. Please do not exchange contact information. 

Gifts: Please do not give money or gifts unless approved by the Volunteer Coordinator or a MRC staff person. Photography and videography: You are more than welcome to take photos of our building and your volunteer group, but photographs/videos including guests are not permitted.

Cell phones: Please refrain from using your cell phone or wearing earbuds or headphones while volunteering. Personal belongings: Please leave belongings in a locked vehicle and out of sight. Evansville Rescue Mission is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Be Flexible: We ask that you come to your scheduled volunteer time with a patient heart, and extend flexibility if your opportunity does not go as anticipated!

Thank you so much for serving with us! See you soon!

Serve Dinner to ERM guests and Residents inside the Men's Residence Center from 5 pm to 6 pm!  500 E. Walnut St. Enter through the front doors of the MRC that are westward facing, under the red cross Jesus Saves sign. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the meal service and check in upon arrival.  Other Information: When you arrive in the kitchen, check with the staff for instructions.

Dress Code: Please wear closed-toed shoes and dress modestly. Interaction with guests: Always offer a smile and a hello! Use discernment as to how to interact with guests of the opposite gender. Please do not exchange contact information. 

Gifts: Please do not give money or gifts unless approved by the Volunteer Coordinator or a MRC staff person. Photography and videography: You are more than welcome to take photos of our building and your volunteer group, but photographs/videos including guests are not permitted.

Cell phones: Please refrain from using your cell phone or wearing earbuds or headphones while volunteering.

Personal belongings: Please leave belongings in a locked vehicle and out of sight. Evansville Rescue Mission is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Be Flexible: We ask that as you come to your scheduled volunteer time with a patient heart and extend flexibility if your opportunity does not go as anticipated!

Thank you so much for serving with us! See you soon!

We will be providing lunch and water bottles 

Pressure washing sidewalks

Painting side curb yellow 

We will be providing lunch and water bottles.

We will be providing lunch and water bottles

Hope Dot Com (Helping Overwhelmed People Everywhere) is looking for volunteers to help make a difference in our community! Opportunities include sorting and organizing clothing donations, stocking and organizing our food pantry and resource center, preparing hygiene kits, writing encouraging thank-you notes to donors and volunteers, and assisting with various outreach projects. Whether you can serve for a couple of hours or on a regular basis, your time and talents will help bring hope and practical support to individuals and families in need.

Hello Day of Caring Volunteers!

We are a small team of part-time workers with a lot of ground to cover! Jacob's Village needs your help getting our community back into shape and looking beautiful! This year for Day of Caring, we are looking for volunteers to help with landscaping, pulling weeds, trimming bushes, power washing, and possibly painting.  We will have all materials/tools needed to complete everything that is planned. If you have specific gloves you like to use, feel free to bring them! We will also provide water and snacks throughout the day and lunch at the end of the day! We look forward to seeing everyone in September and are so grateful for your help! Thank you!

Join Us for United Way's Day of Caring at Joshua Academy Charter School!

Make a difference in the lives of our students by volunteering at Joshua Academy Charter School during United Way's Day of Caring on Friday, September 11!

We're looking for enthusiastic community volunteers to help us prepare an inspiring learning environment for our students and staff. Volunteer projects include:

Your time and talents will help create a welcoming, organized, and encouraging environment where students can thrive and teachers can focus on what they do best—teaching.

Whether you're an individual, business, church, or community organization, we'd love to have you join us for this meaningful day of service. No special skills are required—just a willingness to lend a helping hand! 

We are excited to participate in this years Day of Caring!  Looking forward to a fun day to tackle some projects with our friends from the community!

We are a working community theatre; we always need things to be cleaned and reorganized.

Help us prepare for one of the largest Christmas assistance programs in our community!

Volunteers will assist with getting approximately 200 Toy Town collection boxes ready for placement throughout the community. Tasks include folding and assembling collection boxes, attaching plastic sleeves, and inserting informational flyers. Once the collection boxes are prepared, volunteers will help organize and tidy the warehouse, as well as sort donated toys and coats for distribution during the holiday season.

This is a great opportunity for individuals, families, church groups, and community organizations looking to make a difference. No special skills are required just a willingness to help and a heart for serving others.

Volunteer Tasks:

Every hour volunteered helps ensure local children and families experience the joy of Christmas. Thank you for helping The Salvation Army make the season brighter for those in need

Help enhance the appearance of The Salvation Army Evansville by assisting with the beautification of our campus grounds!

Volunteers will work together to clean and refresh the front planter and the landscaping areas surrounding our electronic sign along Fulton Avenue. Tasks include pulling weeds, spraying weeds growing in sidewalk cracks, trimming bushes and shrubs, picking up litter, and helping spread fresh mulch throughout the landscaped areas.

We are seeking a volunteer group that can not only provide the labor for this project but also generously donate the mulch needed to complete the beautification efforts. Volunteers will need to bring all necessary tools and equipment, including rakes, shovels, hedge trimmers, weed-control supplies, gloves, wheelbarrows, and any other items needed to complete the work safely and efficiently.

Volunteer Tasks:

Volunteer Group Responsibilities:

This project will help create a welcoming, attractive environment for the thousands of individuals and families who visit our facility each year for meals, food assistance, holiday support, and other services. Thank you for helping The Salvation Army continue Doing the Most Good in our community!

Help Patchwork cut small volunteer trees and other unwanted plants out of our garden beds and green spaces. Have the satisfaction of clipping off overgrown plants and leaving things looking tidy! Volunteers should bring their own gardening gloves, clippers, loppers, or similar items.

Help us clean and organize everything that we're unable to get to during the rest of the year. Volunteers will help staff move and sort donations and will give the building a deep cleaning.

The Way Home is a faith-based transitional rehabilitation 15-bed facility for men.  The majority of the residents are referred to The Way through the Spencer County Judicial System due to substance use issues.  

It is time for a fresh coat of paint to be applied to the walls of the tv room, rec room, and mud room downstairs in the basement.

If possible, it would be nice for the ceilings to have a fresh coat of paint too.  However, due to time constraints we understand if this cannot be done.

The Way will furnish the paint and all supplies needed to complete this project.

Volunteers will have the following refreshments available to them:  water, coffee, milk, doughnuts, and a fresh fruit tray.  If special dietary needs are required, please inform our Onsite Manager, David Huff, so he can meet your needs.

United Caring Services receives large amounts of clothing donations. These items need to be folded and organized. 

Assist with light cleaning and organizing of Ruth's House Women's Shelter. 

United Caring Services prepares and provides 3 meals per day, 365 days a year. This opportunity would allow volunteers to assist with lunch meal preparation and service. 

Ruth's House prepares and serves 3 meals per day, 365 days a year. This opportunity allows volunteers to assist with preparing and serving lunch to the ladies of the Ruth's House shelter. 

power washing the mildew and junk off of a large white vinyl fence on our campus

One of two decks on UMYH campus needs to be stripped and re-stained, steps potentially need to be reinforced

One of two decks on UMYH campus needs to be stripped and re-stained, steps potentially need to be reinforced

(2) Classrooms on UMYH campus need to be deep cleaned- mopped/vacuumed, dusted, walls and surfaces cleaned, single bathroom cleaned 

Volunteers will assist the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana by assembling finisher medals for the 2026 Evansville Half Marathon, ensuring each participant receives a memorable keepsake on race day. Volunteers will also help organize and set up the YMCA's new event storage space, creating an efficient system for race and special event equipment that supports programs serving thousands of community members throughout the year.

We are looking for several volunteers to do some weeding and landscape sprucing around our office building on the Day of Caring.  Tools and gloves will be provided.

We are looking for a few volunteers to wash, clean and detail WNIN's van.  This van is used by WNIN staff to fulfill our mission as we serve the local community through local content production, and community events.  All supplies will be provided.

Cleaning projects are yet to be determined but may include without limitation, clean up of outdoor debris, leaves, trash; weeding; deep clean of diner chairs and tables; deep clean of other spaces within the facility.  

Join us on United Day of Caring, in Tepe Park, as we work together on housing restoration and neighborhood beautification. 

No skills are needed, tools and protective wear are provided. Please wear closed toe shoes. 

Volunteers needed to help in the classrooms. We have children ages 6 weeks to 5-year-olds. Volunteer will assist with planned activities in the classroom. (Reading to the children, playing table games, assist with art projects and other activities during the daily routines.

Volunteers needed to paint three rooms in our senior center. 

Help renovate and transform dilapidated houses in our community and turn them into safe, beautiful, energy efficient, and affordable homes for new neighbors to purchase.

Work includes, demolition, cleaning, building, and outside clean up. Skilled and non-skilled labor needed

Work days are on most Wednesdays and Saturdays 9am-12pm.

Check calendar at www.community1.org/calendar for specific work days. 

Everyone — at one point or another — needs a helping hand from a caring neighbor. And sometimes we can be that caring neighbor to someone else who needs help! Neighbors Helping Neighbors is an easy-to-use website that connects neighbors who need a helping hand with a volunteer who wants to help!

The heart of our work at Community One is to empower neighbors to love their neighbors by connecting the needs of our neighbors with volunteers like you who can assist with simple projects as an expression of love.

Generally speaking, most of the projects posted on this website by neighbors seeking assistance can be accomplished by individuals, families, or groups, and do not require special tools, advanced skills, or a long time to complete, including: 

Even though these projects are simple to complete, they can make a huge difference in the lives of your neighbors. Putting your love into action has never been so easy! You can provide a helping hand to your neighbor, build relationships and community, and provide physical restoration in homes and neighborhoods.

Visit nhn.community1.org to view available needs and register to volunteer at community1.org/LoveaNeighborNow

Help inspire the next generation of runners at the Evansville Half Marathon Kids Dash! Volunteers will assist with this fun, family-friendly event by helping young participants have a safe, exciting, and memorable race experience.

From cheering on children as they cross the finish line to helping with registration and event setup, volunteers play an important role in creating an encouraging environment where every child feels like a champion.

Volunteer Activities:

Volunteers will receive on-site training and assignments based on the needs of the event.

Volunteer Activities:

The Expo is an exciting kickoff to race weekend, and volunteers play a key role in ensuring participants have everything they need before race morning. No prior experience is necessary—just a friendly attitude and a willingness to help.

Volunteer Activities:

Thank those who give the gift of life!

Blood donation is detrimental to keep the blood supply readily available. Make a lasting experience for donors as a Donor Ambassador. Be the friendly face they see once they arrive, and provide refreshments, snacks, and overall thank donors! 

Are you 16 years old or older and ready to volunteer? Apply today at redcross.org/volunteer

Read about a Donor Ambassador's experience, and see what you can do

Video: Be a Donor Ambassador 

Note: Red Cross blood drives have the highest standards of safety and infection control—and do not fall in the category of “mass gatherings.” Preventative and protective efforts are in place where we provide protective equipment to all staff and volunteers, practice safe distancing by spacing beds, regularly clean areas, and pre-screening all blood donors to assure healthy and eligible donors are able to give. 

*For a full list and more information on safety protocols, please visit our website here

Questions? Contact Volunteer Recruitment Specialist Claire Will 812-605-4298/claire.will@redcross.org

Bring your passion to help other people when needed the most as a Disaster Responder!

As a Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteer:
-respond to local emergencies
-connect people to recovery resources
-comfort disaster survivors

DAT volunteer expectations:
-attend online training
-on-call for disaster response shifts (once a week encouraged)

Become a part of the elite Disaster team! Begin your volunteer application at redcross.org/DAT

Questions? Reach out to a Volunteer Recruitment Specialist at claire.will@redcross.org/812-605-4298

Come join our volunteer team to deliver life saving blood to hospitals from the Evansville Red Cross Office!

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities If you're interested in learning more, please email Ronda Zuber for a detailed list.

Click on Volunteer Sign- Up Link for more details.

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The Reitz Home Museum

The museum's daily operations and special projects rely heavily on the dedication and enthusiasm of volunteers and interns. Their contributions are essential for the museum's success.

Volunteers: The Reitz Home Museum actively seeks volunteers for various roles.

Docents: These exceptional tour guides immerse museum visitors in the fascinating realms of art and history. Aspiring guides need not worry, as comprehensive training will prepare you to become a proficient museum educator. Most docents dedicate one day a week or several two-hour shifts each month, aligning with visiting hours from Tuesday to Saturday, between 11:00 AM and 3:30 PM. A skilled scheduling coordinator ensures ample flexibility to accommodate your busy lifestyle.

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In our vibrant ministry, powered by a small but mighty team, we lean on our community's superstars—our volunteers! They're the heart and soul, bringing boundless energy and compassion to help us uplift those in need and keep our mission kicking. Their efforts? Sheer brilliance, transforming countless lives.

Got a heart ready to serve? We'd love for you to jump on board this adventure with us!

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Join Our Heartwarming Team and Make a Difference!

Lend a helping hand to support over 112,000 neighbors in the Tri-State area each year! If you're 8 years old or older, we want you on our team! Create your own unique account with a fun username and password. Are you ready to dive in?

Hit that “SIGN UP NOW” button to discover exciting volunteer opportunities and complete your registration

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Dream Center youth mentoring is a structured, Christ-centered, long-term relationship between a screened and trained adult volunteer and a neighborhood student, built on consistent monthly presence, listening, trust, and friendship. Mentors are trained and supported as they serve as stable, encouraging adults who walk alongside students toward a bright future. 

Volunteer applicants are required to submit to an in-depth background check, interviews, orientation, and on-going training and support. 

At Dream Center Evansville, we strongly believe in the restorative power of a safe environment and a warm meal. After-school programming, one of our original programs, is at the heart of what we do. We know how important it is to provide comfort, care, and support to our students. When you join an after-school program, Meal Team, you join us in our efforts to share God's love with our students. 

Mondays through Thursdays throughout the school year, we pick up our kids from Delaware, North Junior, or North High School and bring them back to DCE. Here, our students will have a warm meal, participate in a ministry lesson, and receive any other care they need. Our programming is where we can connect with kids after school and meet them where they are. We want you to be a part of this. 

We love having community partners visit during our programming! Joining a Meal Team is a flexible and rewarding way to engage with our students. There are various options available, allowing you to choose the level of commitment.

What is a Meal Team? 

A Meal Team comes in, on average, once a month to DCE to serve a meal to our students during program. There are several options when it comes to signing up to provide a meal. Meal Teams serve on Mondays & Wednesdays. 

Meal Team Options: 

Meal Team can source, cook, serve, and clean up the Meal 

Meal team can cater the meal, and DCE will serve and clean up 

*Meal teams are ALWAYS welcome to stay and visit with students and staff during meal time* 

Food, Numbers, Timing: 

Food choice is completely optional and up to the discretion of the Meal Team. If you are looking for suggestions, please don‘t hesitate to reach out. 

We typically plan for around 60 students (we will contact you in a timely manner if this number changes). 

Meals need to be ready to serve by 5:20 p.m. Dinner will begin at 5:30. 

DCE will provide styrofoam containers in which the food will be placed for serving the meal. Once the containers are filled, all that is left to do is place them on the tables. The kids can self-serve with slight assistance from the Meal Team.

THANK YOU: 

Academic Tutors serve once a week during after-school programming, supporting students with homework and reinforcing classroom learning in a positive, encouraging environment. This role is ideal for patient, supportive volunteers who enjoy academics and want to help students grow in both confidence and skills. All tutors must complete a background check and required training prior to serving.

Are you interested in making fair housing a reality in Central Indiana? The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana (FHCCI) needs a diverse group of dependable, conscientious people 18 years and older to assist in gathering information about housing practices. These persons are commonly referred to as “fair housing testers” or “mystery shoppers.” Testers are provided training and a stipend for their time and related expenses. Stipends vary depending on the task assigned.

If you have any questions or are interested in applying, contact the FHCCI for more information or to receive an application at (info@fhcci.org) with “Fair Housing Tester” in the email header. You’ll be contacted shortly after receipt about next steps.

Learn more here: https://www.fhcci.org/volunteer-jobs/

The Salvation Army serves a lunch Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, Friday from 11:00-1:00 PM. We are need help from 10:45-1:15 to help serve the food into to either regular trays or to go trays for handing out.

This work is not very demanding and many elderly or retired workers looking to keep busy and be involved in what we do, enjoy serving in this program. It does require closed toed shoes, could get warm, and you do have to stand for about 2 hours. 

We are always in need of servers and help so please consider joining our email list to stay up to date! Thank you!

Our mission is to serve hot, nutritious meals to the homebound in our community.  During the COVID-19, our clients need us even more.  To be eligible for this position, you must have a valid drivers license in good standing.  We provide the vehicle and the gasoline. 

Live Y'ers is an after-school and mentoring program for at-risk girls. Girls in grades three through five at Glenwood Leadership Academy and Lodge Community School are bused to the YWCA for an after-school program. Beginning in 6th grade, the girls are matched with an adult mentor, who serves as a sounding board and coach.

Girls have lunch with mentors and discuss important issues once per month at their school. This continues through their high school years at Bosse High School.  Mentors meet with their mentees for about 45 minutes, September through May.  We ask that volunteers commit to one school year at a time but hope they will continue with their assigned girl throughout the program at middle school and high school.  Volunteers may choose to meet with their girls additionally, outside of the school setting, but this is not a requirement.

We have found that participating in a mentoring relationship promotes positive social behavior and relationships for our girls, and results in improved attitudes toward education.  Many of our volunteers report that the experience is every bit as fulfilling for them as mentors.

The Recruitment Team is consisted of volunteers who help with marketing, outreach, admin, and partnerships. Activities may include researching, community canvassing, presentations, and leading grassroots projects. 

Are you someone who enjoys connecting with others and has a heart for the mission? Join us by completing an online application at redcross.org/volunteer

Questions? Reach us at redcrossrecruitsin@redcross.org or call/text (317) 886-8508