Category: Volunteer Opportunity

  • February 19: 4-Way Test Volunteers Needed

    February 19: 4-Way Test Volunteers Needed

    The 4-Way Test Program is a fantastic opportunity for Rotarians to engage with students, offering valuable tools, techniques, and strategies for making thoughtful, ethical decisions that will serve them throughout their lives. By participating, you’ll help instill essential skills in young people while providing them with insights that will shape their future.

    This initiative is not only impactful for the students, but also incredibly rewarding for the volunteers. It’s a chance to witness firsthand the growth and development of the next generation and be part of their educational journey. We promise the experience will be eye-opening, fun, and a fulfilling way to give back to the community!

    For our newer members, this is an excellent way to get involved with Rotary and experience our mission in action. We welcome everyone to be part of this meaningful program!

    Our next 4-Way Test will be on Thursday, February 19 at 9:00 am at Indiana Math and Science Academy – North, 7435 N. Keystone Ave., Indianapolis (old Junior Achievement building).

    Interested in volunteering? Please email Mike Crowley or call him directly at 317-627-9030.

    Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a difference in students’ lives and be part of Rotary’s impactful work!

  • January 31: Volunteer Opportunity

    January 31: Volunteer Opportunity

    The Community Service Committee is excited to announce a service opportunity with Gleaners Food Bank. They are looking for 20 volunteers to help serve on Saturday, January 31, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Friends and family ages 13+ are welcome to attend. To sign up to volunteer, please complete the online form.

    What to expect during your shift:
    • Want a sneak peek of our volunteer project? Check out this video.
    • Volunteers will be loading cars, directing traffic, and bagging bulk food items for the food pantry drive-thru distribution
    • The majority of this project does take place outdoors.
    • Why is this important? During the shift, we will help to provide up to 25,000 meals.
    This project does require repetitive light lifting (think loading your groceries in the car) and bending, but some accommodations can be made. Please let Gleaners know prior to signing up or when you arrive if you need light-duty accommodations.

    Questions? Contact Community Service Committee Co-Chairs Autumn Bryant and Paul Sammons.

  • November 19: 4-Way Test Volunteers Needed

    November 19: 4-Way Test Volunteers Needed

    The 4-Way Test Program is a fantastic opportunity for Rotarians to engage with students, offering valuable tools, techniques, and strategies for making thoughtful, ethical decisions that will serve them throughout their lives. By participating, you’ll help instill essential skills in young people while providing them with insights that will shape their future.

    This initiative is not only impactful for the students, but also incredibly rewarding for the volunteers. It’s a chance to witness firsthand the growth and development of the next generation and be part of their educational journey. We promise the experience will be eye-opening, fun, and a fulfilling way to give back to the community!

    For our newer members, this is an excellent way to get involved with Rotary and experience our mission in action. We welcome everyone to be part of this meaningful program!

    Our next 4-Way Test will be on Wednesday, November 19 at 8 am at Christel House South Academy, located at 2405 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis. 

    Interested in volunteering? Please email Mike Crowley or call him directly at 317-627-9030.

    Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a difference in students’ lives and be part of Rotary’s impactful work!

  • November 8: Indiana Diaper Bank Volunteer Opportunity

    November 8: Indiana Diaper Bank Volunteer Opportunity

    Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back? Join us on Saturday, November 8, from 10 am to noon at the Indiana Diaper Bank! We’ll be helping pack and organize supplies to support families in need across central Indiana.

    📍 Location: 5248 W. 79th Street, Indianapolis (volunteer entrance at Door 5246)
    🚗 Parking: Plenty of parking is available right in front of the building.
    👕 What to Wear: Comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes. We’ll be moving around the warehouse. It can get warm in the summer and chilly in the winter, so dress for the weather!

    👉 Sign up here: Indiana Diaper Bank Volunteer Registration

    Come ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference. We’d love to see you there!

  • Sargent Road Beautification Project

    Sargent Road Beautification Project

    Last Saturday, our dedicated team of ten Rotarians from the Environment & Beautification Committee, along with five enthusiastic guests, gathered at Sargent Road Nature Park for a rewarding day of service.

    We undertook two significant projects aimed at enhancing the park’s accessibility and beauty. The first project involved improving the new entrance to the park. We moved earth, secured landscape fabric, and added fresh mulch, creating a welcoming entryway for visitors.

    Our second project focused on the gravel path, which had been affected by heavy rain. We cleared away the washed-out gravel, laid down a plastic lattice for stability, and then carefully replaced the gravel, ensuring a smooth and safe walking surface.

    While the tasks were physically demanding, the camaraderie and shared purpose made the experience truly enjoyable. A heartfelt thank you to Ben Miller and Mud Creek Conservancy for partnering with us and enabling our volunteer efforts to have a positive impact on the community. Together, we’re making a difference!

    Sargent Road Nature Park is located at the southeast corner of 82nd Street and Sargent Road in the Castleton area and is open from dawn to dusk.

  • Rotary Volunteer Shirts Available

    Rotary Volunteer Shirts Available

    We are excited to announce that Rotary Volunteer T-Shirts are available! We would love for Rotarians to wear these shirts at volunteer events to represent our club. 

    Huge thank you to fellow Rotarian, Erin Smith Pennington, the owner of Spotlight Strategies, who has graciously set this up for us and donated the set-up costs. 

    Order your shirt here. NOTE: All orders must be placed before midnight on September 15th, 2024!

  • Volunteer to Raise Funds for the Club

    Join fellow Rotarians in volunteering at Lucas Oil Stadium in their concession areas and earn money for the Rotary Club of Indianapolis.

    The following events need volunteers:

    • Saturday, March 12: Supercross, 1 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
    • Saturday, April 9: Monster Jam, 1 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
    • Sunday, April 10: Monster Jam, 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.

    Sign up here or contact Rotarian Luke Cathcart for additional details.

  • April 3: Pack Away Hunger Service Opportunity

    April 3: Pack Away Hunger Service Opportunity

    Our club’s community service efforts continue on Saturday, April 3rd as we gather at Pack Away Hunger (PAH) to pack food for those who are food-insecure. Pack Away Hunger is located at 5230 Park Emerson Drive, Suite A on the city’s southeast side near I-465 and Emerson. Plan to work from 9am until 11 am. We are seeking 24 Rotarians and guests.

    The minimum age for participation is 5 years old, so you can make this a family project. And kids don’t just show up to watch adults work. PAH’s production lines are engineered so that kids can be genuine contributors. PAH is a great way to get youngsters started in volunteerism.

    PAH is paying close attention to COVID-19 protocols, requiring the use of masks and extending work areas to provide adequate social distancing.

    To register, go to  https://donate.packawayhunger.org/rotary21

    The raw materials for this food pack have been paid for from a Civic Entrepreneurship Grant from the Indianapolis Rotary Foundation, and the event has been organized by The Community Service Committee. To join this committee, contact Suzanne Marshall (suzmarshall4@aol.com) or Jennifer Hobbs (jenniferhobbs7868@gmail.com), Committee Co-Chairs.
  • March 4 & 11: Volunteer at Gleaners

    March 4 & 11: Volunteer at Gleaners

    The Rotary Club of Indianapolis will assist Gleaners Food Bank with its mission of supplying food to the food-insecure through its on-site food pantry on both March 4th and March 11th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

    Many of you have helped at Gleaners in the past by filling senior boxes, student back sacks, or by sorting donations. Unfortunately, because of COVID 19, those activities cannot be safely conducted and so are not open to volunteers at this time. But Gleaners does have one activity that is COVID-safe. Gleaners operates a pantry at its location on the southwest side and is asking for help loading food into cars on Thursdays.  At this time, 10 to 12 Rotarians are needed for each of the two dates above.

    In order to volunteer, use the online signup sheet at VolunteerHub by clicking on this link: https://gleaners.volunteerhub.com/lp/rotaryclubofindianapolis/  

    • For details about the work we’ll do, click on the “More” button or on the blue “Food Pantry – Evening Shift”. 
    • When signing up, be sure to select your chosen date first.
    • If you’d like additional information about using VolunteerHub, click here. 

    The deadline to signup for March 4th is February 25 and the deadline for March 11th is March 4.

    Won’t it be nice to work together again?

  • January 11: Service Project at Gleaners

    January 11: Service Project at Gleaners

    Join the Community Service Committee for a service project Saturday, January 11th in the Gleaners warehouse from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. This is a fun and fulfilling way give a little of your time to help Gleaners.

    To volunteer you must register by Monday, January 6 online OR contact Suzanne Marshall at smarshall@stifel.com or Jennifer Hobbs at jhobbs1001@aol.com for assistance.

    Volunteer Shift Recap
    Group Name: Rotary Club of Indianapolis
    Date and time of volunteerism: Saturday, January 11, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
    Doors will open at: 11:45 a.m.
    Doors close for security purposes at: 12:15 p.m.