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Below is a partial list of volunteer opportunities at USI and in Southwestern Indiana. For more information, or to sign up for one of these positions, please complete a Volunteer Profile or email VolunteerUSI@usi.edu.

USI Volunteer Opportunities

There are many opportunities to volunteer at the University of Southern Indiana, whether it be assisting with office work, taking tickets at an athletic games, or assisting with special events.  Click here to find additional information.

Community Volunteer Opportunities

Albion Fellows Bacon Center needs volunteers for sexual assault support, peer advocacy, community outreach, as well as indirect services. Call (812) 422-5622 or apply online at http://www.albionfellowsbacon.org/.

American Cancer Society needs volunteers to assist with advocacy, community events, patient services, and education. They are also looking for drivers to provide transportation to cancer patients for treatment.  Call (812) 475-9485 or apply online at http://www.cancer.org/.

American Red Cross needs volunteer caseworkers for day or evening shifts.  You would take calls from your home and training provided.  Also needs volunteers to help with blood drives greeting donors.  Call Joyce at 471-7200.

American Red Cross Blood Services needs people to drive blood products to hospitals.  Call Bev at 468-4324.

American Senior Communities - Interested in donating your time to assist with center events and activities. Contact: North Park Nursing Center at (812) 425-5243 or Columbia Healthcare Center at (812) 428-5678 or visit their website http://americansrcommunities.com.

Angel Mounds State Historic Site needs volunteers age sixteen and over for predominately special events but there are a number of other indoor and outdoor volunteer opportunities as well. They are located at 8215 Pollack Avenue, Evansville, IN 47715. Call (812) 853-3956 or visit their website http://www.angelmounds.org/.

AseraCare Hospice needs direct care givers who are willing to do companion visits, be vigil volunteers, and more. They service Evansville, Tell City, Petersburg, and Newburgh. Call (812) 858-1032 or visit their website http://hospice.aseracare.com/evansville.

Aurora – “Giving light to the homeless” They need volunteers to provide housing starter kits and outreach bags. They also need clerical assistance and more. They are located at 1100 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714. Call (812) 428-3246 or visit their website http://www.auroraevansville.org.

Bethel Manor needs volunteers to read, play games and talk with residents. They are located at 6015 Kratzville Road, Evansville, IN 47710. Call (812) 425-8182 or visit their website http://bethelmanor.com.

Big Brother/Big Sister are in need of one-on-one mentors for children, ages 5-14. They are also seeking volunteers for office support, photography services, and more. They are located at 101 Plaza East Blvd., Evansville, IN 47715. Call (812) 425-6076 or visit their website http://www.bbbsevansville.org.

Boys & Girls Club of Evansville is in need volunteers to lead and direct youth activities. They are located at 700 Bellemeade Avenue, Evansville, IN 47713. Call (812) 425-2311 or visit their website http://www.bgclubevv.org.

Cape Learning Center needs volunteers to tutor children and/or adults Mon.-Thurs. and Sat., flexible 30 min. sessions.   Call or visit their website http://www.capeevansville.org.

Catholic Charities of Evansville need volunteers to work with engaged couples, pro-life activities, and outreach programs. They are located at Court Building Suite 603, 123 NW 4^th Street, Evansville, IN 47708. Call (812) 423-5456 or visit their website http://www.charitiesevv.org/help.html.

The Children’s Advocacy Center needs volunteers to do clerical duties, fundraising, and work with clientele. They are located 537 South Green Street, Henderson, KY 42420. Call (270) 830-8400 or visit their website http://www.cacgrd.org.

Community Marriage Builders need marriage mentors and volunteers to work with special projects and events. They are located at 1229 Bellemeade Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714. Call (812) 477-2260 or visit their website http://www.makeitlast.org/index.html.

Easter Seals is seeking volunteers who would like to donate their time and talent to help people with disabilities achieve their goals. They need volunteers to assist with events, office work, and more. They are located at 3701 Bellemeade Avenue, Evansville, IN 47714. Call (812) 437-2609 or visit their website http://in-sw.easterseals.com.

ECHO Community Health Care is looking for volunteers in administrative and patient care. Call (812) 421—7489 extension 2231 for volunteer opportunities or visit their website http://www.echochc.org.

Evansville ARC needs volunteers for their child life center, adult day program, special events, and more. They are located at 615 West Virginia Street, Evansville, Indiana 47710. Call (812) 428-4500 or visit their website http://www.evansvillearc.org.

Evansville Christian Life Center needs volunteers Tue. – Fri. (8:30 – 1:00) for Hot Meal Program and Clothing Dept., also medical personnel, a receptionist for the Pregnancy Resource Center and mentors for one-to-one parenting skills to new moms.  Call (812) 423-9222 or visit their website http://restoringpeople.com.

Evansville Rescue Mission needs volunteers to serve meals, assist with church activities, and clerical tasks. Call (812) 421-3800 or visit their website http://www.evansvillerescuemission.org/ERM/default.html.

 Evansville State Hospital is looking for volunteers to interact with clientele and assist with events. Call (812) 469-6800 ext. 4970.

Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library needs volunteers to with their Homebound Service program. They also have a need at all locations for a variety of volunteer opportunities. Call (812) 428-8227 for Homebound Services or visit their website http://www.evpl.org.

Habitat for Humanity of Evansville is always in need of volunteers to help with construction, clerical work, or coordinating special projects. Call (812)423-5623 or visit their website http://www.evansvillehabitat.org/.

Historic New Harmony is always looking for volunteers to help special events and activities. Call (812) 682-4488 or visit their website http://www.usi.edu/hnh/index.php.

Holly’s House is looking for volunteers to help with events and fundraising endeavors. Their mission is to provide a safe reporting location for victims of intimate crimes, their families, and communities while providing support, promoting justice, and preventing violence. Call (812) 437-7233 or visit their website http://hollyshouse.org.

Impact Ministries need teachers and activity leaders. They also need people to prepare meals and write thank you notes. They offer countless volunteer opportunities! Call (812) 422-7607 or visit their website  http://www.impactevansville.org.

Indiana Blood Center needs donors to replenish blood banks in the Vanderburgh County. Call (812) 469-7900.

Little Lambs needs volunteers to work at Little Lambs store. Call (812) 425-5262 or visit their website http://www.littlelambsevansville.com/www.

Living Water Hospice Care needs volunteers to work with patients in their homes, assist with special projects, and more. Call (812) 468-0000 or visit their website http://www.livingwatershospicecare.com.

Meals on Wheels need volunteers to help prepare and package dinners to be delivered, organize schedules, make phone calls, load delivery vehicles, and deliver meals. Their website provides numerous meal locations as well as those who deliver. Call (812) 476-6521 for Meals on Wheels or visit their website http://www.mealcall.org for other opportunities.

Muscular Dystrophy Association needs volunteer counselors for summer camp. Call (812) 479-6550 or visit their website http://www.mda.org.

New Beginnings Sexual Assault Support Services need volunteers for crisis line coverage, counseling, community education programs, fundraising, and more. Call 1-800-226-7273 or visit their website http://newbowensboro.org.

Newburgh Healthcare Center needs volunteers for special events, bingo, and one-on-one time with residents. They are located at 10466 Pollack Avenue in Newburgh, IN 47630. Call (812)853-2931 or visit their website  http://newburghhealthcarecenter.com.

Patchwork Central needs volunteers to pick up food each week from Tri-State Food Bank on Wednesday at 11:20 a.m. or Thursday at 8:00 a.m.  Also, volunteers to work in office 1 or 2 days a week from 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. answering phones & greeting. Call (812) 424-2735 or visit their website http://www.patchwork.org.

Rathbone Retirement Community is in need of recreation volunteers. They are located at 1320 South Second Street, Evansville, IN 47713. For more information call (812) 428-7600.

The Literacy Center needs volunteers who are eighteen years of age or older to work as tutors, which is a year commitment. Volunteers are also needed for their annual events. For more information call (812)429-1222 or visit their website at www.litcenter.org.

The Salvation Army needs volunteers for countless events and special programs. They are located at 1040 Fulton Avenue, Evansville, Indiana 47724. Call (812) 425-1375 or visit their website http://corps.salvationarmyindiana.org/evansville.

United Caring Shelters, Inc. needs volunteers to help serve and cook meals as well as organizing the pantry.  Call (812) 422-0297 or visit their website http://www.unitedcaringshelters.com.

United Methodist Youth Home need volunteer leaders to assist with projects, fundraising, and strategic planning. They are located at 2521 North Burkhardt Road, Evansville, Indiana 47715. Call (812) 479-7535 or visit their website http://www.umyh.com.

Vanderburgh County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for abused and neglected children) are in need of volunteers to be the voice of a child in court. Volunteers are required to go through a training program before working with a child.  Call (812) 424-5825 or visit their website http://www.vandcasa.com/volunteer/volunteer.htm.

Vanderburgh County Council on Aging needs volunteers, age 55+, to place in non-profit agencies as volunteers, will do general office duties, mailings, special events and work in area of homeland security.  Call Nancy at 464-7787.

Vanderburgh Humane Society needs volunteers to work with the animals, answer phones, and special projects. Call (812) 426-2563 or visit their website http://www.vhslifesaver.org.

VistaCare Hospice needs volunteers for patient companions, hospice care, office help and special projects. They are located at 323 Metro Avenue, Evansville, Indiana 47715. Call (812) 476-8990 or visit their website http://www.vistacare.com.

Wesselman’s Nature Reserve needs volunteers for children’s programs, fundraising, landscaping, recycling, canoe guides, and more. They have volunteer opportunities for all ages. Call (812) 479-0071  or visit their website http://wesselmannaturesociety.org.

YWCA of Evansville need volunteers for fundraising, mentoring, service projects, grant writing, and more. They are located at 118 Vine Street, Evansville, Indiana 47708. Call (812) 422-1191 or visit their website http://ywca.org.

 

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