Volunteer Opportunities Kosciusko Indiana

Office Assistant/Front Desk Reception

Opportunity Start Date - End Date: 5/13/2013 - 6/27/2014

     Organization: American Red Cross - Kosciusko County
     Frequency: Daily Shifts Available/Once a Week
     Location: Warsaw

Answer the phone and greet disaster clients as well as volunteers who come into the office. Position may also include mailing projects, inventory projects and other clerical duties.

Skills Needed: Administrative, Secretarial
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Disaster Volunteer Coordinator Internship

Opportunity Start Date - End Date: 6/03/2013 - 8/09/2013

     Organization: American Red Cross - Kosciusko County
     Frequency: 25 - 40 hours a Week
     Location: Warsaw

Self-motivated team player who is committed to community service will gain experience in volunteer management, community partnerships and disaster education presentations. Duties may include inventory management, event planning, volunteer trainings, public speaking, writing, data entry, disaster response and much more. A great "foot in the door" opportunity.

Qualifications: Comfortable using computers, quick learner and independent worker. High school diploma required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Skills Needed: Disaster relief, Education
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DAY OF CARING PROJECT ESTIMATOR

Opportunity Start Date - End Date: 4/30/2013 - 8/14/2013

     Organization: United Way of Kosciusko County
     Frequency: Daily
     Location: Warsaw

In preparation for the Annual Day of Caring, skilled volunteers are needed to help with project estimates. You should have a working knowledge of home repairs, construction and/or roofing, You don't need to be a building trades expert, but should be knowledgeable enough to inspect a project and write up a materials/supply lists required to get the job done.

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Skills Needed: Carpentry, Fix-up, Plumbing
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Scanner Operator

Opportunity Start Date - End Date: 4/24/2013 - 8/30/2013

     Organization: Cardinal Services
     Frequency: weekly
     Location: Warsaw

Can you run a simple copy machine? Then you can run our scanner! We are converting Cardinal's historical records from hard-copy archives to digital archives by scanning. This is not a difficult job - just time consuming.

We hope to have the project completed by the end of the summer, so if you are looking to give 2-4 hours/week in an office setting, this is the volunteer job for you!

Scanning at our machine requires standing but no lifting.

Skills Needed: Administrative
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Short Term Summer Volunteer

Opportunity Start Date - End Date: 5/27/2013 - 7/08/2013

     Organization: Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana - Michiana
     Frequency: Weekly
     Location: Warsaw

Empower girls by delivering pre-planned, short-term Girl Scout activities to girls K-5 grade. Program times are flexible, and can be arranged to fit the needs of the girls and YOUR schedule. Training will be provided.

Ideal candidates will enjoy working with youth, possess strong communication skills, and have reliable transportation. Site locations may vary, so ability to travel within Kosciusko County is preferred.

Volunteers must be 18 years or older and willing to become a registered member of GSUSA.

Skills Needed: Education, Youth
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Northern Indiana Lakes Festival

Opportunity Start Date - End Date: 6/07/2013 - 6/09/2013

     Organization: Kosciusko Lakes and Streams
     Frequency: One Time Event
     Location: Warsaw

The Northern Indiana Lakes Festival is a water celebration and education event held right here in Kosciusko County. Events and activities include a ski show, canoeing, free water bottles, food vendors, music, a business expo and much more. But we need a lot of help to make this event happen. If you can volunteer your time it will be much appreciated and you'll get a free Lakes Festival t-shirt! The festival is June 7-9 in the Warsaw and Winona Lake area. To learn more about the festival go to http://www.lakesfestival.org. You can volunteer by clicking "Volunteer Now" below.

Skills Needed: General
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Food Pantry Volunteers

Opportunity Start Date - End Date: 4/03/2013 - 8/01/2013

     Organization: Combined Community Services
     Frequency: weekly
     Location: Warsaw

We are looking for volunteers who are able to commit to a 2-4 hour period on a weekly basis to volunteer in our food pantry. (Our working hours are 9-4 Mon.Tues.Thur. and 9-12 Wed. and 9-1 Fri.) Volunteering will consist of walking with clients through the food pantry while assisting them with choosing items from their shopping list. Volunteers will also help bag and carry the groceries out to the client's car.

Skills Needed: General, Food service
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Tutor for Adult Students

Opportunity Start Date - End Date: 3/05/2013 - 3/05/2014

     Organization: Kosciusko Literacy Services
     Frequency: Weekly
     Location: Warsaw

Kosciusko Literacy Services seeks tutors to provide one-on-one tutoring for adult students who are learning to read, earning a GED®, or learning English as a second language. An average of one hour per week is needed.

Skills Needed: Education, English as second language, Literacy
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Tutor for Kosciusko County Jail Inmates

Opportunity Start Date - End Date: 3/05/2013 - 3/05/2014

     Organization: Kosciusko Literacy Services
     Frequency: Weekly
     Location: Warsaw

Kosciusko Literacy Services seeks tutors to provide one-on-one tutoring for Kosciusko County Jail inmates who are learning to read or earning a GED®. An average time commitment of one or two hour per week is needed.

Skills Needed: Education, English as second language, Literacy
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Head Start Classroom Helper - Mentone

Opportunity Start Date - End Date: 1/11/2013 - 1/05/2015

     Organization: Cardinal Services
     Frequency: weekly
     Location: Mentone

Do you enjoy spending time with small children? Then this opportunity may be for you! Work with 3-5 year olds in our Head Start classroom located at the Mentone Elementary School.

You can read to children, help them learn new skills and lessons through play, guide them as they build friendships and self-esteem, help with meal and nap time, teach the children lessons of sharing and acceptance, and accompany the class on field trips.

If you love being with kids, this is a GREAT volunteer job!

Skills Needed: Child care, Education, Youth
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Head Start Classroom Helper - North Webster

Opportunity Start Date - End Date: 1/11/2013 - 1/05/2015

     Organization: Cardinal Services
     Frequency: weekly
     Location: North Webster

Do you enjoy spending time with small children? Then this opportunity may be for you! Work with 3-5 year olds in our Head Start classroom located at the North Webster Elementary School.

You can read to children, help them learn new skills and lessons through play, guide them as they build friendships and self-esteem, help with meal and nap time, teach the children lessons of sharing and acceptance, and accompany the class on field trips.

If you love being with kids, this is a GREAT volunteer job!

Skills Needed: Child care, Education, Youth
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Cardinal Friend

Opportunity Start Date - End Date: 1/04/2013 - 1/04/2016

     Organization: Cardinal Services
     Frequency: TBD
     Location: Warsaw

A remarkable friendship may be waiting just around the corner for you!

Cardinal clients NEED people to spend time with, people who will visit with them, go to coffee with them, take a walk with them, or perhaps attend their Special Olympics event to watch them succeed.

Maybe you are that person.

Becoming a Cardinal Friend means meeting with the same Cardinal client periodically (it could be once/month or a few times per year, or once/week - that's entirely up to you). Your visits should consist of common social activities - visiting over coffee, watching a favorite TV program together, going out to eat, taking in a movie, or walking around the park or WalMart for some exercise
- whatever you would do with a friend.

If you think you'd like to find out more about what it means to become a Cardinal Friend, select this option and you will be contacted to learn more.

Skills Needed: General
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Youth Mentor

Opportunity Start Date - End Date: 1/02/2013 - 12/31/2013

     Organization: Syracuse Community Youth Initiative
     Frequency: Weekly
     Location: Syracuse

Spend time mentoring junior and senior high youth at the Syracuse Community Center, during our Thursday evening program, called Rock Solid. Rock Solid meets from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Thursday afternoons. Activities include a game room, free food, tutoring and mentoring.
Training is provided. A background check is required.

Skills Needed: Mentoring, Youth
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Volunteers

Opportunity Start Date - End Date: 1/02/2013 - 1/02/2014

     Organization: The Rose Home North
     Frequency: Daily and Weekly
     Location: Syracuse

We need volunteers for transportation for our residents. The positions are basically for transportation to work, 12 step meetings, probation, court dates, doctor appointments and occasionally shopping trips.

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Program and Event Volunteer

Opportunity Start Date - End Date: 1/02/2013 - 12/31/2013

     Organization: Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department
     Frequency: Varies
     Location: Warsaw

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department offers various programs and events for all ages throughout the year. Volunteers are welcome and needed to make each program and event a success for our community. We can accommodate almost any ability, skill, age, and area of interest.

If interested, we will speak with you about areas of interest, availability, etc. so that we can offer opportunities that will be enjoyable to you and a good fit. We can discuss specific upcoming program and event opportunities and dates at that time.

Skills Needed: General, Gardening, Youth
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CASA

Opportunity Start Date - End Date: 12/12/2012 - 12/31/2013

     Organization: CASA
     Frequency: Upon availablity
     Location: Warsaw

For those interested in volunteering for CASA but unable to make the committment to be trained and serve as a Court Appointed Special Advocate, there are still a number of ways you can contribute your time and talents to our program, including those listed below. To inquire about CASA's need for "non-advocate" volunteer support, please contact CASA at (574) 372-2401 or email Stacie Danahy at sdanahy@kcgov.com.

Ways that you may be able to support the CASA program:

Writing/layout/editing/publication/distribution of the program's newsletter
Grant writing
Filing/administrative
Designing a website, or maintaining current information on a program website
Recruiting volunteers: public speaking, staffing tables at events, talking to friends
Hanging CASA posters in your community
Providing data entry
Inviting CASA staff to present a program to their community or civic group, recruiting volunteers, requesting a donation, etc.
Getting CASA information out in their workplace via e-newsletter, posters, brochures in pay envelopes, etc.
Organizing a fundraiser or contacting businesses for in-kind donations: food, prizes in connection with a special event or for volunteer recognition, office supplies, etc.
Presenting an in-service training workshop on a topic about which you have professional expertise
Making your home, workplace or other facility available to the CASA program for training, volunteer recognition, special events, etc.
Serving on governing boards or advisory councils or their committees

Skills Needed: Marketing, Publicity, Youth
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Kid's Club

Opportunity Start Date - End Date: 8/14/2012 - 5/28/2013

     Organization: Salvation Army
     Frequency: Weekly
     Location: Warsaw

Volunteer to work with children ages 4-14 at The Salvation Army Kid's Club. Kid's Club meets on Tuesdays from 5:00 to 7:30 PM and follows the Warsaw Community Schools Calendar not meeting when school is not is session. A great opportunity to work with kids! If you are interested, click "volunteer now" below.

Skills Needed: Youth
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Administrative Support

Opportunity Start Date - End Date: 8/15/2012 - 8/15/2013

     Organization: Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County
     Frequency: Weekly
     Location: Warsaw

Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County is looking for individuals willing to provide administrative support in the office and on worksites. Duties would include but are not limited to: scheduling donation pickups, volunteer scheduling, administrative filing and organization, volunteer processing on worksites (making sure all volunteers register and sign appropriate waivers before working), entry of volunteers into database. Position would be flexible in terms of hours and individuals would have input into scheduling based on projects.

Skills Needed: General, Administrative, Business management
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BABE Store Attendant

Opportunity Start Date - End Date: 8/13/2012 - 8/12/2013

     Organization: Heartline Pregnancy Center
     Frequency: Weekly
     Location: Warsaw

Every parent knows that it takes a lot to raise a child. The BABE Boutique pairs education with an incentive program to help parents get baby items, from blankets and diapers to cribs and car seats. If you enjoy welcoming customers, arranging displays, and keeping track of purchases, the BABE Boutique is a great opportunity for you!

Skills Needed: General, Administrative
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TNT Childcare Assistant

Opportunity Start Date - End Date: 8/13/2012 - 8/12/2013

     Organization: Heartline Pregnancy Center
     Frequency: Weekly
     Location: Warsaw

TNT Childcare & Preschool Ministry is a daycare and preschool program operated by Heartline Pregnancy Center, Inc. that focuses on providing care and education for children ages two weeks through five years old in a safe, Christian environment. If you love kids, TNT is a great way to get involved in the community!

Skills Needed: Child care
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Be a Lunch Time Hero!

Opportunity Start Date - End Date: 7/30/2012 - 7/31/2013

     Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters
     Frequency: Weekly
     Location: Syracuse

Can you spare 45 minutes during lunch once a week? Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for caring adults to mentor children at an elementary school near you! We currently have children waiting for someone like YOU to spare just 45 minutes each week to play games, eat lunch, do homework, and read. You need lunch, and they need YOU, so contact us to become a mentor TODAY!