Teacher's Warehouse needs 'muscles,' humane society and Drool in the Pool need workers

The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network provides 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 links for the following opportunities can be found online at BloomingtonVolunteerNetwork.org.

Monday Muscle

Teacher’s Warehouse is looking for some Monday Muscles! They need volunteers who can help them Monday afternoons to bring in heavy or bulky donations, carry large objects to shoppers' vehicles and to move boxes of books and new supplies for other volunteers. During the summer, Monday shifts are from 1 to 4 p.m. and during the school year, Monday shifts will be from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Learn more and sign up today at https://tinyurl.com/monday-muscle. Questions? Contact volunteers@teacherswarehouse.org or 812-929-7522.

Brown County Humane Society — Barn Sale time is coming!

Brown County Humane Society needs your help to make this event as successful as possible. This is one of the only fundraisers where you don’t have to ask a single person for money! This event raised over $60,000 for the shelter last year and takes a village to reach its potential. There is no such thing as enough help during this event, and it is a great opportunity for a group or company who is looking for a volunteering project! Multiple opportunities are available; Donation Days Help is needed Aug. 2-7 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Main need is pricing donated items. If pricing isn’t your cup of tea, there is also a need for help unloading donations, cleaning items, sorting and organizing to prep for the sale. Visit https://tinyurl.com/2024-donation-days-help to sign up. Sale Days Help is needed Aug. 8-10 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Full days are not required! Volunteers can work as few or as many hours as they want each day and can choose what times work for their schedule. Learn more and respond today at https://tinyurl.com/2024-sale-days-help. Clean Up Help is needed Aug. 11 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Aug. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Go to https://tinyurl.com/2024-clean-up-help to get registered. If you have questions or need help signing up to volunteer, reach out to Megan at 317-946-8235 or volunteer@bchumane.org.

Drool in the Pool

When Mills Pool closes for humans, it is open for two more days for swimming for your canine friends! Volunteers are needed on Aug. 7 and 8 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. or from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to interact with dogs and their owners while keeping the area clean and safe, and to assist with dog check-in. On-site training provided. Volunteers 16 years and older are welcome, volunteers under the age of 18 must have an Underage Waiver of Liability signed by a parent or guardian and must bring it with them when they arrive for their shift. Learn more, download the waiver, and sign up at https://tinyurl.com/2024-drool-in-the-pool. Need more information? Contact parksvol@bloomington.in.gov or 812-349-3739.

Community Wish List Spotlight

Due to the recent storms, many local nonprofits are in need of supplies for their programs and for community members who are needing additional assistance right now. The Bloomington Volunteer Network Community Wish List is comprised of over 50 nonprofit organizations located in Monroe and surrounding counties. Please consider visiting the Community Wish List page and learn how you can help today.

To make a wish list donation:

1. Visit https://tinyurl.com/community-wish-list to view current wish lists.
2. Choose a wish list you would like to support.
3. Make your donation.

You can find current in-kind, material needs on the year-round Community Wish List at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org/communitywishlist.