The Wall That Heals, Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Dates: October 29 - November 1, 2026
USI will be hosting The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, along with a mobile education center at the Broadway Recreational Complex on Broadway Avenue. The exhibit honors more than 3 million Americans who served in the U.S. armed forces in the Vietnam War.
Volunteer Details:
Must be age 18 or older.
Shifts are four hours in length and available during the day and overnight.
Nonprofit event organizer, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, is asking for 200 volunteers from the community.
Sign Up to Volunteer for The Wall That Heals.
USI Wellness Fair, September 23, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Carter Hall, University Center West
The USI Wellness Committee is seeking volunteers to help with this year's Wellness Fair. Volunteers are needed throughout the event, and any amount of time is greatly appreciated. The fair will bring together vendors from across the Tri-State area, all in the name of wellness.
Volunteers will have the opportunity to connect with colleagues, meet community partners and learn about wellness resources available in our area.
Click here to volunteer at USI's Wellness Fair.
Fall 2026 Internship & Career Fair, hosted by the Career Success Center
Date: September 24, 2026
Event Time: 2 to 5 p.m.
Location: Liberty Arena
Volunteer Opportunity: USI students will have the opportunity to meet potential employers, connect about internships and network with business leaders in the community. Volunteer shifts will include greeting, student check-in, line control, name tag management, employer check-in (includes helping employers carry supplies) and more.
Shifts begin at 11 a.m. and will end at 6 p.m.
Shifts will be available in one or two-hour increments. Those interested in helping longer can sign up for multiple shifts.
Contact: Becca Samuel, Employer Engagement Coordinator, to sign up for a shift.
812-465-1624 | rpsamuel@usi.edu
USI's Performance Center - Ushers needed for production of First Daughter Suite
Performances: September 24, 25, 26, and 27
Volunteers needed Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m. to help seat guests. The evening shows begin at 7 p.m. Volunteers are asked to stay through intermission.
Sunday volunteers needed at 1 p.m. to help seat guests. The afternoon show begins at 2 p.m. Volunteers are asked to stay through intermission.
Contact: Adam Funkhouser at afunkhouse@usi.edu
Volunteers will be able to watch the performance free of charge.
Varsity Club Fall Festival Booth, October 5 - 10
Location: West Side Nut Club Fall Festival Booth 107 on Franklin St., will serve ribeye and porkchop sandwiches
Help the Varsity Club raise funds to support the Department of Athletics and Screaming Eagles student-athletes. Contributions support academic and athletic careers through scholarship, leadership development, annual athletic budget needs, facility improvements and sport-specific initiatives, so that USI student-athletes succeed in the classroom and in competition.
Click here to sign up for the Varsity Club Fall Festival Booth.
YMCA Evansville Half Marathon
Date: October 3, 2026
Start time: 7 a.m. (with volunteer shifts scheduled for 2, 3 and 4-hour time commitments)
Location: downtown course, parks and greenway
Contact: Linzee McIntosh for all YMCA Evansville Half Marathon opportunities at mcintosh@ymcaswin.org
Volunteer Opportunities:
Set up/Tear Down – help prior to the start of the race with setting the tone for the hospitality of Evansville or help put our community back better than we found it once participants have cleared the course.
Traffic Control – This is a three-to-four-hour commitment. Help ensure the safety of the runners while cheering and having a great time.
Water stations – This is approximately a two-hour commitment. Pass out water to the race participants.
Finish Line – This is approximately a three-hour commitment. Pass out goodies at the finish, help cut chips off the runners’ shoes, or hand out medals to finishers.
Entertainment - It is a great way to be seen and to create a great experience and positive vibes for the participants. We (the YMCA) and the participants will truly appreciate your efforts! If your group or club, garage band or cheer squad would like to provide entertainment on the Half Marathon course, please contact our entertainment coordinator, Linzee McIntosh.
Pace Teams - This is a fun way to stick with a group and target a specific time goal. Pace Team Leaders are experienced marathoners who will encourage participants throughout the race and help them achieve their performance goal. Pace Team Leaders will be at the Expo to answer questions about pace strategy, how to locate them at the start line and to answer general questions about the program.
Evansville Rescue Mission Volunteer Opportunities
Date: Ongoing
With such a diverse ministry and a limited staff size, Evansville Rescue Mission relies on the community to help serve each ministry division.
Contact: Madison Dunlap via email madison.dunlap@ermstaff.org
Opportunities include:
Meal Service - 3 hot meals served a day, 7 days a week at ERM's Residence Center, located on the main campus.
Location: 500 E. Walnut St., Evansville, IN 47713
Days: Monday - Sunday
Breakfast: 6 to 7 a.m.
Lunch: 12 to 1 p.m.
Dinner: 5 to 6 p.m.
The Thrift Store - volunteers needed to sort and tag clothing, and organize the sales floor for customers.
Location: 1107 Washington Square, Evansville, IN 47715
Days: Monday - Saturday
Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Historic New Harmony
Atheneum Visitors Center greeters
Date: Ongoing
Greeters will be trained by David Angel to improve the overall visitor experience in New Harmony.
Contact: David Angel 812-682-3168 | dwangel@usi.edu
Maximillian Bodmer Exhibition volunteers
Historic New Harmony needs help staffing the museum. They haven’t been able to keep regular hours due to limited staff. This would be a great alumni or student opportunity for those who studied art or history.
Date: Ongoing
Contact: Heidi Taylor-Caudill, Historic New Harmony 812-682-6133 | hltaylorca@usi.edu
Location: Lichtenberger Building on the corner of Main Street and Tavern Street in New Harmony.
About Maximillian Bodmer Exhibition in New Harmony: The exhibit showcases works from Karl Bodmer, a Swiss artist who accompanied German explorer Alexander Philip Maximilian, Prince of Weid, in 1832-1834. They had an extended stay in New Harmony and then traveled the Missouri River to present-day Montana, documenting the American landscape and Indigenous peoples.
Chef Revival Ministries at The Dream Center:
Ongoing help is needed to prepare and package meals in the Dream Center's commissary kitchen for underserved individuals in the Jacobsville and Jimtown neighborhoods in Evansville.
Location: The Dream Center, 1516 North Main Street, Evansville, IN 47711 Dates: Every Saturday
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Visit the website at https://chefrevivalministries.startsites.org/ for more information.
Register to volunteer at https://bit.ly/3Udl8HH
Potter's Wheel After School Volunteers Needed - Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity for after-school tutors:
Location: 333 Jefferson Ave, Evansville, IN 47713
Two separate programs are available to help K - 5th grade students grow, learn and thrive - academically, socially and spiritually.
Scholars Academy Classroom Support
Days: Monday - Friday
Time: 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Looking for volunteers:
Comfortable substituting when needed
To take initiative in redirecting student behaviors
Able to navigate fast changing environments
Call or text Ashley at 812-549-9390 or by email at aphillips@potterswheelministries.com
Shining Scholars Tutoring
Days: Monday - Thursday
Time: 2 to 5 p.m.
Looking for volunteers:
Comfortable working one-on-one with students
Able to guide children learning to read
Knowledgeable about Science or a willingness to learn
Call or text Racheal at 812-269-2765 or by email at rgrimwood@potterswheelministries.com
Not sure which opportunity is the best match for you? Contact Ashley or Racheal and they will help you find the right fit.
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