BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Indianapolis Ambassadors - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Indianapolis Ambassadors X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.indyambassadors.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Indianapolis Ambassadors REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Indiana/Indianapolis BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260813 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260824 DTSTAMP:20260714T201210Z CREATED:20260714T194705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T201210Z UID:10014079-1786579200-1787529599@www.indyambassadors.org SUMMARY:IndyFringe Theatre Festival DESCRIPTION:Ushers and Bartenders Needed.\nDiscover the joy\, the magic\, and the drama of the IndyFringe Theatre Festival in Indianapolis\, presented by Everwise and IF Theatre. This annual celebration of the performing arts transforms the Mass Ave Cultural District for 11 continuous days during the summer and features genre-defying performances of every kind. The IndyFringe Festival is one of the Midwest’s most vital and vibrant arts events. \nHowever\, we need your help! With more than 200 volunteer shifts to fill throughout our 11-day festival\, we literally can’t do this without you! \nEveryone is welcome\, regardless of whether or not you’ve attended an IF Theatre production or been to the IndyFringe festival before. If you love being around outgoing and energetic people and supporting the arts while doing it\, we’d love to have your help! \nVolunteer Positions\n\nUsher / Box Office\nBartender\n\nVolunteers Needed\n200+ shifts available \nRegistration Link\nhttps://www.givepulse.com/group/events/555150 \nRequired Training\nWe’re asking both new and returning volunteers to sign up first for an Orientation at the link above\, and then also to sign up for individual shifts. In the event that you can’t make one of the in-person trainings\, please reach out to this year’s Volunteer Coordinator\, Mike\, by sending email to volunteer@indyfringe.org for more information. \nThose signing up for Bartender shifts will be required to show proof of a valid State of Indiana-issued Volunteer Bartender license. If you don’t have that license\, please reach out to volunteer@indyfringe.org and we can connect you with the right resources to obtain one. \nContact for Additional Questions\nFor all questions not covered in this posting or at the Registration Link above\, please send email to volunteer@indyfringe.org \nVolunteer Benefits\n\nFree entry to shows during a scheduled shift (space permitting)\nEach shift worked earns a token that will allow volunteers to purchase ticket for a show not during a scheduled shift\, and tokens can be used to buy tickets both for the volunteer and for their guests\nIndyFringe T-shirt\n\nPhysical Requirements\n\nSitting\nStanding for up to 45 minutes at a time\nComfort working outdoors in typical August weather for some positions (Some work will occur indoors in air-conditioned spaces—if this is a health requirement\, please reach out to volunteer@indyfringe.org for more information)\nAll venues are ADA accessible\, though volunteers should be prepared to use an elevator or lift in some cases\n\nDress Code\nComfortable shoes and shorts/skirts/pants\, IndyFringe t-shirt (this year or a previous year for returning volunteers)\, IndyFringe-supplied volunteer vest. \nParking Instructions\nAs the IndyFringe festival takes place at multiple venues along Mass Ave\, there is no designated parking area\, and at least some of the most convenient spots do require payment. \nWe recommend that volunteers allot an extra 15-30 minutes to find parking spots and walk to their shift locations\, particularly those who might be unfamiliar with the Mass Ave neighborhood. \nOn February 4th\, 2026\, Communications Director Angel Akinleye interviewed IF Theatre Board member\, Mike Javorsky URL:https://www.indyambassadors.org/event/indyfringe-festival/ LOCATION:Indy Fringe\, 719 E St. Clair Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, IN\, 46202\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.indyambassadors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IF-FringeFestivalHeader2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="IF Theatre":MAILTO:volunteer@indyfringe.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260817T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260817T063000 DTSTAMP:20260710T160212Z CREATED:20260710T154937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T160212Z UID:10014887-1786944600-1786948200@www.indyambassadors.org SUMMARY:Back on My Feet DESCRIPTION:Back on My Feet is a national nonprofit that supports individuals experiencing homelessness\, poverty\, or addiction by building community\, stability\, and encouragement through early‑morning walk/run groups. Volunteers walk or run alongside residents three mornings per week\, offering connection\, motivation\, and accountability as they work toward employment and housing goals. Come once to try it out or join regularly; every step makes a difference. \nThis is a simple\, meaningful way to make an impact — no running experience required. Volunteers can join at any of our three Indianapolis locations (Fountain Square\, Mass Ave\, or Mapleton‑Fall Creek). \nIf you’d like to learn more or get involved\, contact Emily Garvin at 463‑280‑1182 or emily.garvin@backonmyfeet.org. URL:https://www.indyambassadors.org/event/back-on-my-feet-circle-up/2026-08-17/ LOCATION:Various locations: Downtown\, Fountain Square\, Mapleton-Fall Creek CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.indyambassadors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/484565539_1085646093592276_2661329949111623399_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Back on My Feet":MAILTO:emily.garvin@backonmyfeet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260819T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260819T063000 DTSTAMP:20260710T160212Z CREATED:20260710T154937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T160212Z UID:10014888-1787117400-1787121000@www.indyambassadors.org SUMMARY:Back on My Feet DESCRIPTION:Back on My Feet is a national nonprofit that supports individuals experiencing homelessness\, poverty\, or addiction by building community\, stability\, and encouragement through early‑morning walk/run groups. Volunteers walk or run alongside residents three mornings per week\, offering connection\, motivation\, and accountability as they work toward employment and housing goals. Come once to try it out or join regularly; every step makes a difference. \nThis is a simple\, meaningful way to make an impact — no running experience required. Volunteers can join at any of our three Indianapolis locations (Fountain Square\, Mass Ave\, or Mapleton‑Fall Creek). \nIf you’d like to learn more or get involved\, contact Emily Garvin at 463‑280‑1182 or emily.garvin@backonmyfeet.org. URL:https://www.indyambassadors.org/event/back-on-my-feet-circle-up/2026-08-19/ LOCATION:Various locations: Downtown\, Fountain Square\, Mapleton-Fall Creek CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.indyambassadors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/484565539_1085646093592276_2661329949111623399_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Back on My Feet":MAILTO:emily.garvin@backonmyfeet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260821T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260821T063000 DTSTAMP:20260710T160212Z CREATED:20260710T154937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T160212Z UID:10014889-1787290200-1787293800@www.indyambassadors.org SUMMARY:Back on My Feet DESCRIPTION:Back on My Feet is a national nonprofit that supports individuals experiencing homelessness\, poverty\, or addiction by building community\, stability\, and encouragement through early‑morning walk/run groups. Volunteers walk or run alongside residents three mornings per week\, offering connection\, motivation\, and accountability as they work toward employment and housing goals. Come once to try it out or join regularly; every step makes a difference. \nThis is a simple\, meaningful way to make an impact — no running experience required. Volunteers can join at any of our three Indianapolis locations (Fountain Square\, Mass Ave\, or Mapleton‑Fall Creek). \nIf you’d like to learn more or get involved\, contact Emily Garvin at 463‑280‑1182 or emily.garvin@backonmyfeet.org. URL:https://www.indyambassadors.org/event/back-on-my-feet-circle-up/2026-08-21/ LOCATION:Various locations: Downtown\, Fountain Square\, Mapleton-Fall Creek CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.indyambassadors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/484565539_1085646093592276_2661329949111623399_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Back on My Feet":MAILTO:emily.garvin@backonmyfeet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260822 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260823 DTSTAMP:20260817T191139Z CREATED:20260719T043051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T191139Z UID:10015659-1787356800-1787443199@www.indyambassadors.org SUMMARY:Feast of Lanterns DESCRIPTION:🏮 Feast of Lanterns\, Sat Aug 22nd\, Spades Park\nVolunteers Needed for set up\, tear down\, volunteer/vendor check-in.\nThe historic Feast of Lanterns is returning to Indianapolis on Saturday\, August 22\, 2026! This magical\, community-focused evening is a free\, family-friendly celebration that transforms Spades Park into a glowing oasis of light\, music\, and art. \nVolunteer Registration: https://signup.com/go/XMosNdf \n \n🏮 “Light Up the Night at Spades Park!”\nWhen the sun goes down\, the magic begins. ✨ \nJoin us for the historic Feast of Lanterns—Indianapolis’ favorite late-summer tradition! Spend an evening under the canopy of hundreds of hand-hung\, beautifully glowing paper lanterns as we celebrate art\, community\, and the warmth of late August. \n Parking Information \nParking depends on when you are volunteering. Friday and Sunday volunteers can utilize normal on-street parking along the park. Saturday volunteers can try for neighborhood parking or utilize our official parking lots\, either the Teacher’s Treasures lot along 10th St or the Factory Arts parking lots. These will be especially good choices if you are volunteering during the festival\, or if you don’t plan to leave between your shift and the festival. URL:https://www.indyambassadors.org/event/feast-of-lanterns-2026/ LOCATION:Spades Park\, 1800 Nowland Ave\, Indianapolis\, 46201\, United States CATEGORIES:Socialize,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.indyambassadors.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/E-EMtiPXsAIKuqT.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lanterns Foundation%2C Inc.":MAILTO:martha@indyfol.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260824T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260824T063000 DTSTAMP:20260710T160212Z CREATED:20260710T154937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T160212Z UID:10014890-1787549400-1787553000@www.indyambassadors.org SUMMARY:Back on My Feet DESCRIPTION:Back on My Feet is a national nonprofit that supports individuals experiencing homelessness\, poverty\, or addiction by building community\, stability\, and encouragement through early‑morning walk/run groups. Volunteers walk or run alongside residents three mornings per week\, offering connection\, motivation\, and accountability as they work toward employment and housing goals. Come once to try it out or join regularly; every step makes a difference. \nThis is a simple\, meaningful way to make an impact — no running experience required. Volunteers can join at any of our three Indianapolis locations (Fountain Square\, Mass Ave\, or Mapleton‑Fall Creek). \nIf you’d like to learn more or get involved\, contact Emily Garvin at 463‑280‑1182 or emily.garvin@backonmyfeet.org. URL:https://www.indyambassadors.org/event/back-on-my-feet-circle-up/2026-08-24/ LOCATION:Various locations: Downtown\, Fountain Square\, Mapleton-Fall Creek CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.indyambassadors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/484565539_1085646093592276_2661329949111623399_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Back on My Feet":MAILTO:emily.garvin@backonmyfeet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260826T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260826T063000 DTSTAMP:20260710T160212Z CREATED:20260710T154937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T160212Z UID:10014891-1787722200-1787725800@www.indyambassadors.org SUMMARY:Back on My Feet DESCRIPTION:Back on My Feet is a national nonprofit that supports individuals experiencing homelessness\, poverty\, or addiction by building community\, stability\, and encouragement through early‑morning walk/run groups. Volunteers walk or run alongside residents three mornings per week\, offering connection\, motivation\, and accountability as they work toward employment and housing goals. Come once to try it out or join regularly; every step makes a difference. \nThis is a simple\, meaningful way to make an impact — no running experience required. Volunteers can join at any of our three Indianapolis locations (Fountain Square\, Mass Ave\, or Mapleton‑Fall Creek). \nIf you’d like to learn more or get involved\, contact Emily Garvin at 463‑280‑1182 or emily.garvin@backonmyfeet.org. URL:https://www.indyambassadors.org/event/back-on-my-feet-circle-up/2026-08-26/ LOCATION:Various locations: Downtown\, Fountain Square\, Mapleton-Fall Creek CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.indyambassadors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/484565539_1085646093592276_2661329949111623399_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Back on My Feet":MAILTO:emily.garvin@backonmyfeet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260828T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260828T063000 DTSTAMP:20260710T160212Z CREATED:20260710T154937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T160212Z UID:10014892-1787895000-1787898600@www.indyambassadors.org SUMMARY:Back on My Feet DESCRIPTION:Back on My Feet is a national nonprofit that supports individuals experiencing homelessness\, poverty\, or addiction by building community\, stability\, and encouragement through early‑morning walk/run groups. Volunteers walk or run alongside residents three mornings per week\, offering connection\, motivation\, and accountability as they work toward employment and housing goals. Come once to try it out or join regularly; every step makes a difference. \nThis is a simple\, meaningful way to make an impact — no running experience required. Volunteers can join at any of our three Indianapolis locations (Fountain Square\, Mass Ave\, or Mapleton‑Fall Creek). \nIf you’d like to learn more or get involved\, contact Emily Garvin at 463‑280‑1182 or emily.garvin@backonmyfeet.org. URL:https://www.indyambassadors.org/event/back-on-my-feet-circle-up/2026-08-28/ LOCATION:Various locations: Downtown\, Fountain Square\, Mapleton-Fall Creek CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.indyambassadors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/484565539_1085646093592276_2661329949111623399_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Back on My Feet":MAILTO:emily.garvin@backonmyfeet.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260831T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260831T063000 DTSTAMP:20260710T160212Z CREATED:20260710T154937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T160212Z UID:10014893-1788154200-1788157800@www.indyambassadors.org SUMMARY:Back on My Feet DESCRIPTION:Back on My Feet is a national nonprofit that supports individuals experiencing homelessness\, poverty\, or addiction by building community\, stability\, and encouragement through early‑morning walk/run groups. Volunteers walk or run alongside residents three mornings per week\, offering connection\, motivation\, and accountability as they work toward employment and housing goals. Come once to try it out or join regularly; every step makes a difference. \nThis is a simple\, meaningful way to make an impact — no running experience required. Volunteers can join at any of our three Indianapolis locations (Fountain Square\, Mass Ave\, or Mapleton‑Fall Creek). \nIf you’d like to learn more or get involved\, contact Emily Garvin at 463‑280‑1182 or emily.garvin@backonmyfeet.org. URL:https://www.indyambassadors.org/event/back-on-my-feet-circle-up/2026-08-31/ LOCATION:Various locations: Downtown\, Fountain Square\, Mapleton-Fall Creek CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.indyambassadors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/484565539_1085646093592276_2661329949111623399_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Back on My Feet":MAILTO:emily.garvin@backonmyfeet.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR