Help at fall book sale, at Buddy Walk or as an IU student advocate
The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network is your source for 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 information for the following opportunities can be found online at BloomingtonVolunteerNetwork.org.
Big Fall Book Sale volunteers
The Friends of the Library's Big Fall Book Sale is a fun, community event that takes place inside the Monroe County Public Library at 303 E. Kirkwood Ave. Sept. 30 through Oct. 3. Volunteers are needed Sept. 28 through Oct. 3 to assist with set-up, running/maintaining the bookstore, and tear-down. Please note that library policy requires volunteers fill out a Volunteer Information sheet. The Volunteer Information sheet, volunteer shift hours/responsibilities, and more information about the sale can be found at https://tinyurl.com/MCPL-fall-book-sale. For additional assistance, please reach out to Mary Jean Regoli at 812-349-3050, ext. 1080, or fol@mcpl.info.
Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome
It's Buddy Walk time! Join the fun at this Down Syndrome Family Connection event taking place at the Monroe County Fairgrounds on Oct. 2. Volunteers are needed for set-up on Oct. 1, and for many different roles before, during, and after the event on Oct. 2. Visit https://tinyurl.com/buddy-walk, to learn more, find volunteer shift schedules, and discover how you can get involved. Additional questions can be directed to Cyndi Johnson at 812-720-9603 or cyndi@downsyndromefamilyconnection.org.
IU Student Advocate volunteer
Are you retired faculty or staff from Indiana University? If yes, then this opportunity may be for you. The IU Student Advocates Office (SAO), is looking for retired IU faculty or staff volunteers with a knowledge of and loyalty to IU. Volunteers need to possess excellent listening skills, great interpersonal skills, the availability to work one half-day shift per week during the academic year, and the willingness to make a minimum one-year commitment. Please go to https://tinyurl.com/student-advocate-volunteer to read more about this important mentorship program and sign up today. Need more help? Contact Darrell Stone at 812-855-0761 or advocate@indiana.edu.
Community Wish List Spotlight
Yarn Club
The IU Health Yarn Club is looking for donations from the community of new knitted and/or crocheted lap blankets and shawls, as well as new homemade pillows made from fleece or other fabrics for their patients. Donated items must be new, as they do not want to pass on allergens, etc., to the patients.
Contact: Tammy McMillan at 812-918-3145 or tmcmillan@iuhealth.org to schedule a donation drop-off, or to find out more information. View the complete Wish List online at https://tinyurl.com/IU-Health-yarn-club.
You can find current in-kind, material needs on the year-round Community Wish List at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org/communitywishlist.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Times: Friends of library sale, Buddy Walk, IU advocate volunteers needed
