VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Thank you for your interest in volunteering!
Needs are organized by category. Please select one below or scroll down to see all current volunteer opportunities.
MOST URGENT
Faith Mission – Turkey Stampede
Saturday, November 22nd – Thursday, November 27th (Thanksgiving Day)
Michiana’s Thanksgiving Tradition is a community event to be shared with loved ones – family & friends. There are countless volunteers still needed to make this event a success, both leading up to the event, as well as the day of.
To view a list of current volunteer needs and to sign up, please click here to sign up. Please note the location of each volunteer opportunity.
If you have questions, please contact Grant Carlile via phone at (574)261-0179 or by email at grant.carlile@gmail.com.
ELKHART
Animal Welfare
Humane Society of Elkhart County
ONGOING NEED
The Humane Society of Elkhart County has needs including office work, grooming, socialization, transportation, and maintenance. They have volunteer hours available Monday-Friday, 9-5, or Saturday and Sunday from 9-4. All ages welcome!
Please sign up using the volunteer button below.
ELKHART
Supporting Cats and Dogs in Michiana
ONGOING NEED
Volunteers are needed at Pet Refuge to help with feeding, cleaning, fostering, socializing, and promoting our animals waiting for homes. Evening, morning, and weekend opportunities are available!
We are located directly off the US 20 bypass at the Michigan Street exit and invite you to come meet us and see how you can become part of our team. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Janet Graham at janet@petrefuge.com or call 574-231-1122
SOUTH BEND
Children & Family
Toys For Tots- Sorting & Distribution
December 6th – 6:30am to 12:30pm & 11:30am-4:30pm
December 13th – 7:45am to 12:30pm & 11:30am – 4:30pm
December 14th – 9:30am to 2:30pm
Toys for Tots is seeking volunteers to help with sorting toys and distribution days. Those interested will report to Grand Design’s customer service facility located at 5200 Hoffman Street in Elkhart.
If you are interested in volunteering, please click here to sign up. You may email any questions you have to Toys for Tots at elkhart.in@toysfortots.org.
ELKHART
Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) Team
ONGOING NEED
The LOSS does ask if a prospective volunteer has been impacted by a suicide loss; they should be at least two years out from that loss.
We are a community of hope, and we would love for you to join us! Being invited to be part of another person’s grief journey is a privilege. Our LOSS team offers hope to the bereaved as they navigate through unimaginable grief. Our LOSS team offers support to those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
Volunteer opportunities include – on-call support, follow-up calls, writing cards, event planning, and support group facilitation
LOSS has specific training based on role. We offer ongoing support for all our volunteers and emphasize the importance of self-compassion and self-care.
Please contact Barb Welty at bwelty@elkhartcounty.com or call 574-523-2119 with questions or to fill out a volunteer application.
ELKHART COUNTY
Ryan’s Place Group Facilitator
Every Monday Night
Ryan’s Place provides grief support to children, teens, and families. It works with the bereaved to provide support and education as they travel on their journey of grief to find peace, hope, and a new normal as they face life without their deceased loved one.
A staple of their programming is Monday Night Groups. Ryan’s Place provides biweekly peer support groups for children ages 3–18 who have experienced the death of a loved one. These groups are divided by developmental ages. All groups are run by trained volunteers who have a heart for helping children. Volunteers meet at 5:30 PM for a pre-meeting before groups. Dinner is served for families and volunteers at 6 PM. Groups are held from 6:30 to 7:45 PM. A post-meeting is held for volunteers from 8 to 8:20 PM. Volunteers always lead in pairs or small groups, so you will never be alone while volunteering.
Please contact Lindsy Diener-Locke at llocke@ryansplace.org or 574-535-1000 with questions or to fill out a volunteer application form.
GOSHEN
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Michiana
ONGOING NEED
Join us at Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Michiana! We depend on volunteers to help us with the daily operations of the Ronald McDonald House at Beacon Children’s Hospital in South Bend, Indiana. We have a variety of options for you! Please follow the link to the application.
SOUTH BEND
Supporting Children with Disabilities in Michiana
ONGOING NEED
Volunteers are needed at LoveWay Inc. Morning, afternoon, evening, and Saturday opportunities are available!
LoveWay provides adaptive equine (horse) experiences for children. Our participants with disabilities often require physical, emotional, mental and/or cognitive support to get the most out of their experience. Class volunteers assist our instructors with the participants before, during, and after class with typical activities and tasks.
Most class volunteers help participants prep their horses for class, walk (and sometimes jog) alongside them during the lesson and assist with post-class responsibilities as well.
When you compare the large number of participants served at LoveWay each year and the small size of LoveWay’s core staff, you see that it is truly the volunteers who make our work possible.
We are located at 54151 CR 33 Middlebury IN 46540. We invite you to come and meet us and see how you can become part of our team. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Christy Snyder or call 574-825-5666.
MIDDLEBURY
Community Development
Day Program Volunteers
ONGOING NEED
ADEC has an ongoing need for Day Program Volunteers. We have 5 Day Program locations to choose from: Elkhart, Bristol, South Bend, Goshen, and Middlebury. Volunteer times can be in the morning or afternoon for 1-2 hour shifts and can be one day a week. We encourage our volunteers to bring their skills, favorite hobbies, and ideas they are good at to introduce to our clients. Some examples are reading, painting, sewing, baking, playing games, singing, dancing, etc. Please contact Jenny Holcomb at holcombj@adecinc.com
ELKHART COUNTY
Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County
ONGOING NEED
Volunteering with Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County and the ReStore provides an opportunity for individuals, groups, and organizations to support Habitat’s mission and build skills, relationships, and communities. You may volunteer in a variety of roles in construction, in the ReStore, or serve on one of our committees.
No experience is required to volunteer with us on the construction site or in the ReStore. For more information or to sign up, please email Faith Brummet.
ELKHART COUNTY
Goshen First Fridays
Every first Friday of the month
Sign up to volunteer during Downtown Goshen First Fridays in 2026!
You must be at least 18 years of age or accompanied by a responsible adult. Please be prepared to stay for the entire duration of your shift, as these events are well-attended and require full participation.
For more information or to sign up, please click the link below.
GOSHEN
Education & Literacy
RV/MH Hall of Fame & Museum- Volunteer opportunities
ONGOING NEED
RV/MH Hall of Fame & Museum is seeking dedicated and detail-oriented volunteer to assist in organizing and maintaining our library, media collection, and artifact catalog. This is a valuable opportunity for someone passionate about history, education, or archival work to contribute meaningfully to our institution. Some key responsibilities include assist with sorting, categorizing, and documenting books, media, and historical artifacts.
Help implement a systematic cataloging system for easy access and reference. Digitize records and update the inventory using cataloging software. Ensure items are properly labeled and stored in accordance with preservation best practices. Work closely with staff to identify missing or misfiled items. We are looking for volunteers Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, starting Jun 30 and all year.
RV/MH Hall of Fame & Musuem
21565 Executive Pkwy, Elkhart, IN 46514
This is a rewarding opportunity to preserve and enhance access to our valuable resources. If you’re interested in helping us safeguard and organize our collection for future generations, we’d love to hear from you!
Please contact Jose for any additional questions:
Jose Rodriguez, jose@rvmhhalloffame.org
ELKHART
Emergency & Safety Services
Environmental
Wellfield Botanic Gardens
ONGOING NEED
You can make a difference in your community! Volunteering at Wellfield Botanic Gardens is a great way to get outside, have fun, and meet new people. We have volunteer opportunities for everyone, in every part of the Gardens. Below are just a few ways you can get involved.
Visitors Cottage volunteers welcome guests with a smile and help make a visit to Wellfield memorable. They also help with greeting guests for our special events. Horticulture volunteers help with planting, pruning, weeding, and general garden maintenance. Digging in the soil is good for the soul! Education volunteers assist with school field trips or adult educational programs. Garden Ambassadors spend time out in the Gardens greeting our guests, answering questions, and assisting our Guest Services staff. Event volunteers lend a helping hand setting up for special events, such as weddings and concerts. Administrative volunteers assist in our office with clerical duties including mailings and organization. We always welcome groups and organizations looking for volunteer opportunities.
For more information, please email The Wellfield.
ELKHART
Faith-Based
Rose Garden Recovery Community
ONGOING NEED
Rose Garden Recovery Community has 2 homes that have an ongoing need for mowing and yard work to be done during the 1st and 3rd week of every month.
Our locations are 72876 CR 29 Syracuse, IN and 11007 SR 13 Syracuse, IN 46567.
Our location on CR 29 takes about 5 hours to mow and the location on SR 13 takes about 2 hours to mow.
For more information or to volunteer, please email Kayly.
SYRACUSE
Health & Wellness
Give Blood – Save a Life
Tuesday, December 9th – 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Loveway is hosting a blood drive in partnership with the South Bend Medical Foundation, which will be on-site with their on-site BloodMobile.
Important: Please remember to eat a healthy meal before your appointment, drink plenty of water, and bring your photo ID. Eating extra iron-rich foods the week before can help prevent deferral.
Loveway is located at 54141 County Road 33 – Middlebury, IN
To secure your appointment to save lives, please click the button below.
MIDDLEBURY
Hospice Volunteer at Amedisys Hospice
ONGOING NEED
Amedisys Hospice is looking for a wide variety of volunteers to visit with their patients, offering companionship and socialization. This would include potentially visiting patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing facilities. Volunteers are an important part of their hospice care team, helping to improve the quality of life for our patients, their families and their caregivers. They are also looking for administrative volunteers with in-office and remote opportunities. These opportunities are always on-going, and the schedule is very flexible.
If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Athena Johnson at athena.johnson@amedisys.com or 608-616-0046.
ELKHART COUNTY
Joy Blooms
ONGOING NEED
Joy Blooms’ mission is to inspire joy and kindness through the practice of repurposing flowers to feed the fragile human spirit. In short, sharing joy with flowers! Their greatest needs are on Thursdays and Fridays, when they are picking up, prepping, and delivering flowers to designated sites (nursing homes, retirement facilities, etc.). For this reason, all volunteers must receive a background check and have a valid driver’s license.
Joy Blooms also accepts large flower donations from weddings, corporate parties, etc. They are a joyful bunch and benefit from their mission as much as the recipients of the flowers!
We encourage you to sign up using the volunteer button below. If you have questions, their founder and director, Nancy Stoeling, would love to hear from you! Contact her at (574)606-3157.
ELKHART
Heart to Heart Hospice
ONGOING NEED
At Heart to Heart Hospice we offer an extraordinary level of personal assistance to meet the needs of our patients and families. This would not be possible without the support of our dedicated and compassionate volunteers. By volunteering and giving your time, you can make a significate impact on the quality of life for patients with life-limiting illnesses and those that care for them.
Become a volunteer and make a difference in the lives of others. Volunteers may :
- Provide companionship
- Read books/news
- Celebrate holidays
- Help with light housekeeping
- Make phone calls or write letters
- Provide emotional support/spiritual support
- Assist with a memory journal
- Sit with patients to relieve care caregivers
- Help with bereavement
For more information, contact Lori Baldwin, volunteer coordinator at 574.350.4977
ELKHART COUNTY
Homelessness & Food Insecurities
Faith Mission – Turkey Stampede
Thanksgiving Meal -The Salvation Army (Elkhart)
Monday, November 24th
Tuesday, November 25th
Thursday, November 27th
The Salvation Army of Elkhart is in need of volunteers to prep food, serve, and clean up after their annual Thanksgiving meal. There are numerous shifts available that still need helping hands. If you are interested in volunteering, click the link blow to sign up.
ELKHART
Cultivate Food Rescue
ONGOING NEED
Cultivate Food Rescue needs volunteers to package meals, prepare frozen meals for distribution to community partners, assist our Chef with preparing meals, work with our logistics team to sort food items, and perform other tasks as needed. We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout the week, including morning, afternoon, and evening sessions.
ELKHART & SOUTH BEND
Deliver Meals on Wheels of Goshen
ONGOING NEED
🌟🚗 Join Our Meals on Wheels Team and Make a Difference! 🚗🌟
Are you ready to spread love and make a tangible impact on the lives of our community’s seniors? We’ve got an incredible opportunity waiting for you! 🙌
Drivers: We have multiple immediate meal delivery volunteer opportunities for a dedicated weekly route (this is a one-day per week commitment). Deliver meals to homebound seniors, leaving The Window at 11 am. Each route is approximately 5-15 miles. Time varies per route per driver, but some can be run in 15 minutes, while other volunteers develop friendships with the clients and spend a bit more time.
There is always a need for substitutes who have flexible availability to fill in.
Contact the Meals on Wheels Director at 574-533-9680.
GOSHEN