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. .

.

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.