Volunteer: Help adults with literacy, support hospice patients, inventory school supplies
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.
Adult Basic Literacy Tutor
Open new doors for adults learning to read. Nearly one in six adults struggle with basic literacy skills, impacting their ability to work, support their children with schoolwork and participate in community activities. Adult basic literacy tutoring may include teaching phonics, word recognition, vocabulary, reading comprehension and spelling. You may also help learners with daily living skills, such as reading the articles, filling out paperwork, or studying for the driver’s license test. Meet one-on-one with your learner or a small group. Tutor responsibilities include planning weekly lessons to support your learner’s goals, helping your learner(s) develop confidence, and providing homework activities to encourage your learner(s) to practice their skills outside the classroom. No teaching experience? No problem! VITAL (Volunteers in Tutoring Adult Learners) staff will support you every step of the way with training, mentoring, and an extensive collection of ready-to-use teaching resources. Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/adult-basic-literacy-tutors. Contact 812-349-3173 or vital@mcpl.info for additional information.
Volunteers for Patient Support
SouthernCare Hospice provides care to patients and families. They provide services to families in their homes, whether that be a private home or care facility. Volunteers play an important role in the lives of their patients and families, providing companionship and support that can help families and patients cope with end of life issues. As a SouthernCare volunteer, you would visit a patient and brighten their day. It is also rewarding to know you have made a difference in someone's life by volunteering. SouthernCare volunteers can participate in activities with patients such as bingo, crafts, letter writing, reading to patients, working puzzles or even painting their fingernails, the options are endless! SouthernCare will train you as a volunteer through reading material and one-on-one experience. Background check, drug screening, and 2 step TB screening required. Visit https://tinyurl.com/patient-support-volunteers to learn more, or contact Avarie Dorff, volunteer coordinator, at 812-334-8343.
The BIG COUNT
Can you help count pencils, erasers, scissors, folders, notebooks, etc.? An inventory of all school supplies at Teachers Warehouse will be conducted during the first four weekdays of June. They have divided each counting day into a morning shift and an afternoon shift. Available shifts are Monday–Thursday, June 3-6, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., or 1-4 p.m. Sign up for your shifts today at https://tinyurl.com/the-big-count. Contact Sue Cull at volunteers@teacherswarehouse.org with questions or for additional information.
Community Wish List Spotlight
The Bloomington Volunteer Network Community Wish List is comprised of over 50 nonprofit organizations located in Monroe and surrounding counties. Wish list needs range from food and essentials to arts and crafts supplies. Donations to the Community Wish List help benefit the many outstanding programs and services that these vital organizations provide our communities.
To make a wish list donation:
Visit https://tinyurl.com/community-wish-list to view current wish lists.
Choose a wish list you would like to support.
Make your donation.
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: Help needed with adult literacy, hospice care, at Teachers Warehouse
