Columbus Youth Camp: Maintenance (painting, cleaning, projects as needed); trail work (cleaning, cutting new trails) volunteers needed at 12454 W. Youth Camp Road. Hours and time commitment: Half-day or full day. Information: Brian Cain at 812-371-4031 or brian@columbusyouthcamp.com
Community Education Coalition: The Latino Mentor Program seeks to engage adults in our community to serve as volunteer mentors who work with Latino junior and senior high school students on weekdays. Volunteers support Latino students in completing high school successfully and assist students and their families to understand and support the college-entry process. Volunteers must complete an application and pass a criminal background check. Location: Columbus North High School, Columbus East High School and CSA New Tech. Hours and Time Commitment: Two hours per month. Contact: Luz Elena Michel, 812-314-8636 or lmichel@educationcoalition.com
Foundation for Youth: Do you love basketball? Interested in mentoring youth in grades kindergarten through grade 12? Volunteers teach youngsters the fundamentals of the game, the importance of teamwork, and the value of good sportsmanship, life skill lessons that stick with them for years to come. All volunteers must be screened and background checked prior to volunteering. Hours: two hours two times per week on weekdays. Location: 405 Hope Ave. in Columbus. Contact: Tim Green at 812-348-4458 or tim@foundationforyouth.com
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bartholomew County: Volunteer mentors of children and youth are needed. Contact: Tim Green at tim@foundationforyouth.com or 812-348-4458.
iGrad: The intervention program designed to help students in grades eight to 12 who at risk of not graduating from high school needs volunteers. Graduation Coaches work with the students to overcome barriers to success. These students may request community volunteer tutors and mentors. Location: Columbus North, Columbus East, CSA New Tech, Hauser High School, Central Middle, Northside Middle schools. Time and Commitment: one hour per week, during school hours. Contact: Jennifer Steadman Ryan, 812-374-5265; igrad@ivytech.edu
Kidscommons: Volunteers needed at 309 Washington St. for museum floor, special events, school outreach, educational support, or administrative help. For current event volunteer opportunities, visit kidscommons.org or volunteermatch.com. Volunteers older than 18 will be required to have a limited background check. Information: Cheryl Watkins at Cheryl.watkins@kidscommons.org
Community Animal Rescue Effort: Animal rescue needs volunteer foster homes for dogs and cats. CARE provides all medical care, food, litter, and supplies. Volunteers provide the shelter, care and loving home on the animals’ way to a forever home. Hours and time commitment: daily commitment for care of foster animal. Information: columbuscare@gmail.com.
Score: Seeking volunteers who are interested in helping start-up businesses or coaching existing businesses. A background in business and/or a related field, (such as legal, accounting, banking, manufacturing, retail, technology, etc.) is a plus. The primary activity is to meet with and counsel start up and ongoing small businesses in one hour, face-to-face, confidential, free sessions with clients. Other activities include: occasional local business related workshops, brief monthly chapter meetings, and more. Location: 500 Franklin St. in downtown Columbus. Information: Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce at 812-379-4457 or visit www.SouthEastIndiana.Score.org
Utopia Wildlife Rehabilitators: The agency is a non-profit wildlife conservation and education organization in existence for 15 years and focused on native Indiana wildlife. One or two volunteers are needed for feeding and treating native species and the cleaning of animal enclosures from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Wednesday. Volunteers assist with preparation of educational programs as necessary. Light grounds and facilities maintenance. Some moderate lifting, bending and stooping. Must be willing to work in "barnlike conditions." Volunteers should provide a brief written summary or outline of their background. Location: 18300 E. County Rd 200N in Hope. Information: 812-546-6318 or utopiarehab@gmail.com.
