Volunteer Opportunities
Heart to Heart Hospice
Organization
Heart to Heart Hospice
Contact Information
Kathy Rudaski (Volunteer Coordinator)
Email: krudaski@htohh.com
Description
Volunteers provide end-of-life care through companionship and emotional support for patients and their families.
Locations
Valparaiso, IN
Merrillville, IN
At-home volunteering opportunities available
Paperwork
Background check and vaccinations required
Form 1
Humane Indiana
Organization
Humane Indiana
Contact Information
Questions: volunteers@humaneindiana.org
Description
Volunteers support animal welfare through hands-on shelter work, fundraising, education, and community outreach. Humane Indiana also serves as a public resource for animal care information.
Locations
Shelter & Adoption Center
421 45th Avenue
Munster, IN 46321
Estelle Marcus Clinic
421 45th Avenue
Munster, IN 46321
Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Center
570 North 450 East
Valparaiso, IN 46383
PAWS Resale Plus & Local Artisans
8149 Kennedy Avenue
Highland, IN 46322
Paperwork / Application
Volunteer Application:
https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1867503270
Hobart Humane Society
Organization
Hobart Humane Society
Contact Information
Volunteer inquiries available through the application page
Description
Volunteers assist with animal care, enrichment, cleaning, adoption support, and community outreach efforts.
Location
2054 IN-130
Hobart, IN 46342
Paperwork / Application
https://www.hshobart.org/how-to-help/volunteer-page/become-an-hsh-volunteer
Silver Stray Social
Organization
Silver Stray Social
Contact Information
Volunteer information available online
Description
Volunteers help support animal rescue efforts, including transportation of animals to and from foster homes, shelters, and veterinary appointments.
Location
Gary, IN
Paperwork / Application
https://www.silverstray.org/volunteer
Cedarhurst of Dyer
Organization
Cedarhurst of Dyer
Contact Information
Karen (Volunteer Coordinator): (815) 342-8522
Description
Volunteers assist with recreational and social activities for elderly residents, including those in memory care.
Location
Dyer, IN
Paperwork
No formal paperwork required (IUNited members must fill out waiver)
Syrian Community Network
Organization
Syrian Community Network
Contact Information
Maggie Sestak
Email: maggie@syriancommunitynetwork.org
Description
Volunteers provide virtual mentorship and tutoring to immigrants and refugees through Zoom.
Location
Chicago, IL (Virtual opportunities available)
Paperwork
Sterling Volunteers Background Check required
Learn To Be
Organization
Learn To Be
Contact Information
Volunteer details available online
Description
Volunteers provide free, flexible online tutoring to K-12 students across various subjects.
Location
Online
Paperwork / Application
https://www.learntobe.org/apply/90a9
Fair Haven Rape Crisis Center
Organization
Fair Haven Rape Crisis Center
Contact Information
Volunteer information available online
Description
Volunteering at Fair Haven offers a meaningful opportunity to support survivors and contribute to advocacy, education, and crisis response services.
Location
Highland, IN
Paperwork / Application
https://fairhavenrcc.org/donate/donate-time/
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