Service Opportunities With
Non Profit Community Organizations
5/31/07
Agape Therapeutic Riding Stables
24950 Mt. Pleasant Rd.
Cicero, Indiana46034
Contact: Madie Goeller (317) 773-7433
Description: The program offers therapeutic horseback riding classes to children and adults with physical, mental, emotional disabilities and at risk youth in Central Indiana. During the school year: 4-7 PM M-Th. Training required. Volunteers 15 and younger require accompanying adult.
AYS Child Services
4755 Kingsway Dr. Ste 300 46205
Contact: Leslie Hankins 283-3817
Description: Volunteers work in existing childcare programs, which include children with special needs. AYS is in over 42 schools, primarily elementary schools.
Beggars for the Poor
St. Vincent de Paul
1201 E. Maryland
Contact: Marilyn Bolger 253-4836
Description: Make sandwiches, gather clothing, then distribute to the homeless people downtown at N. Alabama. Meet every third Saturday at the westside of parking lot at St. Luke Catholic Church, 7:45 - 11:45am. Call if ride needed.
Cathedral Soup Kitchen
1350 N. Pennsylvania St. 46202
Contact: Dr. Margie Pike office: 972 4824 cell 595 3562 email
Description: Sunday’s meal service from 9 AM – 1 PM. Call Don Miller at 913 9123 if you would like to help serve. During the week, a breakfast brunch is served from 8 -10:30 PM. Call Dr. Margie Pike to assist during the summer. Dress is casual; leave nothing visible in car.
The Children’s Bureau
1575 Dr. Martin Luther 46202
Contact:Wendy Johnson 634-5050
Description: Children’s Bureau volunteers are dedicated to improving the quality of life for 2,800 children in our community. Volunteers help with childcare in the crisis shelter.
Foster program picnics in summer and fall . Need orientation (unless special events). 14/15 yr old studentsneed adult companion. Help educate in Safe Child
Coburn Place
604 E. 38th Street 46205
Contact: Shawnta Beverly 923-5750
Description: Transitional housing for six months up to 2 years for domestic violence. Work with children of all ages. Play games, tutor, and mentor. Computer instruction for students. Help with meal preparation, special events and homework club. 4-8 PM M-Th. Answering phone 3:30-5PM.
Summer camp from June 4 to August 10 8-5.
Community Hospitals of Indianapolis
1500 N. Ritter Ave
Contact: Cindy Hawgins( East)355-5503Kelly Walker (North) 621-5289
Description: Volunteers must attend orientation program. They will be able to help on the pediatric floor (Comm N), greet/give info to visitors, assist in waiting rooms visit with patients.
Crossroads Rehabilitation Center
4740 Kingsway Drive 46205
Contact: Margie Galloway 466-1000 X2446
Description: Parents Night out 2nd Friday of each month 5:30-10PM. Cool Hands 3:30-4:30 PM Assisting cccupational therapist to develop fine motor skills, call for schedule. CampAbility June 18-July 26, ages 5-9, children with special needs.
DayspringsCenter
1537 N. Central Ave. 46202
Contact: Michele Jackson 635-6780 X235
Description: This is an emergency shelter for homeless families. Students can work at the front desk – 5-8 PM.During school year, help with homework club from 6-8 PM. On weekends help with meals for residents. plan special parties,sort donations. Weekends 11-2:30 or 4-7 PM.
June 4-Aug 10 Summer camp 8:30-4:30 PM.
La Plaza
8902 E. 38th 46226
Contact: Laura Dandelet 890 3292
Description:Hispanic related services. Sep Fiesta 3rd Sat in Sep volunteer in children area on Sat.for the day.
Holy Family Shelter (Affiliated with Catholic Charities)
30 E. Palmer Ave. 46225
Contact: Stephanie Davis 635 7830 X19
Description: Project activities from 4-7 M-F or Sat 9-11 or 6-8 PM with 20-30 children, or meal preparation and serving. Assist with periodic field trips. Summer Youth Camp June 5-Aug 10.
Humane Society of HamiltonCounty
721 Pleasant Rd
Noblesville, IN
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator 773-4974 (Option 2)
Humane Society of Indianapolis
7929 N Michigan Road 46268
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator 872-5650 x119
Description: Orientation and some training necessary. Opportunities include office duties and working with animals.
Indiana State Museum
650 W Washington Street 46204
Contact: Karine Hays 232-8351
Description: Volunteers are needed to help with 19 Discovery Carts(themes range from Art to Sciences to History,require one hr training, students can volunteer in two or three hour increments.) There are also special events such as Space: A Journey to Our Future needing special volunteer assistance. Call for specific details.
JIREH Sports
2261 N. Ralston Ave 46218
Contact: David Stiansen 916-9050x105
Description: An inner-city faith-based ministry, focusing on gymnastics, wrestling, and academic assistance. Volunteers are asked to make a commitment for the school – year/ 1-2 hours weekly to mentor a specific child in the program. After school tutoring elementary to high school. Back to school Blast Aug 11 distribution of 2,000 backpacks to community from Ralston address.
Joy's House
2028 E. Broad Ripple A. 46220
Contact: Liz Vanlandingham254-0828
The mission of Joy's House is to provide an opportunity for adults, aging and those living with physical and/or mental challenges, to participate in a social environment designed to improve the quality of life, while also offering temporary relief for the caregiver(s). Call to lead activities M-F
3:30-5:00, help on special Saturday caregiver day off, or assist with fundraisers in fall and spring.
JulianCenter, The (Affiliated with Catholic Charities)
2011 N. Meridian St. 46202
Contact: Ann Bridgewater 941-2215
Description: A shelter serving 100 women and children of domestic violence. Volunteer opportunities include office help, tutoring and working at the Thrifty Threads Store1501 W. 86th Street Thrifty Threads (Sorting and stocking hrs are Sat 9-5 M-F10-6). For tutoring and office help, orientation first Tuesday of each month 6 Pm, if tutoring also child care volunteer training. on second Tuesday at 6 PM. Drives for Food Pantry
Little StarsSchool
12726 Hamilton Crossing Bdvd 46032
Contact: Mary Rosswurm249-2242
Description: Work with non verbal autistic children aged 2-11. Help is needed for Parent Night Out and Siblings Club events.
Marquette Manor
8140 Township Line Rd 46260
Contact: Tricia Bishop 524 6582
Description: Work with the activities director, visit with the elderly residents, play games, read to them. 4-7:30 P.MM-F. Sat 9:30-7 P.M., Sun 11-7.
MartinLutherKingMulti-ServiceCenter
40 W 40th Street 46208
Contact: Marilyn 923-4581 x 227
Description: Volunteers provide babysitting and tutoring for children while parents participate in educational programs. Evenings. Wed 5:30-7 PM Grandparent 2nd time Around Support Group 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month- child sitting needed. 6-7:30 PM. Food Pantry organize/stock.
Mental Health Association in Marion County
2506 Willowbrook Parkway Ste 100
Contact: Jennifer Mahony251-0005
Description: M-F 3-5 PM Holiday Gift Lift-wrap presents for persons with mental illnesses, assist with computer based presentations and handouts, special events in Sep, Oct, Apr. Flyers.
Mid-NorthShepherdCenter
2808 N. Meridian Street
Contact: Mary Dickerson924-0959
Description: Ecumenical program of nine churches focusing on senior services. Volunteer for computer companion and helper list.
Miracle Place
940 N. Temple Ave. 46201
Contact: Sister Rita Ann/Barbara 423-3064
Description:This is a community outreach serving near eastside. For seniors, spring or summer cleaning and yard work. For students, math orenglish after school tutoring. Outreach is Tues-Fri 3:00-6:00 P.M., for Sat service, call ahead. In summer, Academic Olymics mid July to mid August 4-7 PM. Sep and Oct work for FiestaOct 5 Dinner/Auction. Holiday fruit baskets.
St. Augustine Home for the Aged
2345 W. 86th Street 46260
Contact: Sister Sarah 872-6420
Description: Work on grounds, ice cream socials, bingo and games activities with residents, outdoor visits, dining room meal assistances, reading, parties, & games. 2:30-7 PM after school or 6 PM meal assistance.
St. Joan of Arc Neighborhood Youth Outreach
500 E. 42nd Street
Contact: Carolyn Holder283-6710
Description: Work with the after school (3:30-5:30)program.
St. Mary’s ChildCenter
Thompson Bldg901 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St 46202 Carol Mann 635-1491
Jollete Bldg 9230 Hawkins Rd, Ft. Ben 46216 Brenta Clem 543-0782
Description: 3-5 yr old children who are at risk. Call for possibilities after school. .
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St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantries
Pratt Whitney Food Services 3001 E. 30 46218921 1401 Vera or Morris
Client Choice Food Pantry 2111 Spann Ave 46207 687 8266 Clarence
Description: The food pantries serve all of Indianapolis. Assist clients on Thurs 4-7 at Spann address; M 9-11; T 9-3, Fri 9-1, or Sat 9-1.at Pratt-Whitney Food Pantry. Restocking on Wed 6:30 Am-7 PM, Fri 9-1 and Sat 9-1.
St. Vincent de Paul Warehouse Distribution
1201 E Maryland St. 46202
Contact: Ralph or Betty 687-8258
Description: Volunteers help sort donated clothing, load and unload trucks with donations, or escort clients.Sat 8-12 noon. 2 hrs or more.(Closed Easter, Memorial, 4th of July, Labor Day)
St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital stvincent.org
2001 W. 86th Street 46260
Contact: Amy Preston/Lisa Meyer 338-2055
Description: “Reach Out and Read” for underserved families in Family Clinic, provide office assistance, greet and escort visitors, visit patients, deliver flowers, , St. Vincent Children’s Hospital.A min of 30 hrs. Background check, TB and blood test reqd. Uniform:vest/polo shirt.
Thrifty ThreadsSponsored by the JulianCenter
1501 W. 86th St.
Contact: Ann Bridgewater 941-2215
Description: This store is stocked with donated items such as clothing, small appliances, furniture and more. Volunteers help sort and stock the store. Sorting/stocking hrs are Sat 9-5, M-F10-6.
WestministerVillage North
11050 Presbyterian Dr. 46236 westministervillagenorth.org
Contact:Diane Klaum823-6841 x4230
Description: Volunteers visit or read with elderly residents, help with activities and games.
M-F 4-8 PM, Sat/Sun 9-8. Prior to volunteering, interview/receive orientation with DianeKlaum
Wheeler Ministries
Men’s: 245 N.Delaware St. 46204 Women’s CareCenter: 23 North Rural 46201 Community Center 3208 E. Michigan Lighthouse Mission: 520 E. Market St.
Contact: For serving mealsCathy Rohrer 635 3575 x 223
For all other help Pam Eversole 686 6239
Description: Prepare and serve meals for the homeless.Youth Club Program T/Th 6-9 PM
Thrift Store at Community Center 10-5 M-F;10-3 Sat. Library and Story time-Care Center
There are many detailed service agency descriptions available on the Cathedral website under Campus Ministry which identify explanations about the ministries of the non profit ministries. Also check the website , a site designed to help Indianapolis teenagers to become more informed about service opportunities.