Indianapolis Ambassadors

Eiteljorg Museum Development Fundraiser: Needs Volunteers December 2,3, and 4, 2022 12:00pm to 4:00pm 500 West Washington St., Indianapolis, IN
2022-12-04 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art “Call Out” for volunteer opportunities coming up Friday December 2nd, Saturday December 3rd and Sunday December 4th.
To close out our Project 2021 Campaign and hit our fundraising goal, our development department is holding a fundraiser sale of items such as jewelry, clothing, décor items, etc. at discounted prices that we need to find new homes for!
Volunteers will Help bag purchased items, greet guests, cover registers, etc.
If you’d like to help out our development department with this exciting sale,
Click this link to sign up: https://signup.com/go/czFZUwC
Please let me know if you have any questions! Rachel Noll Volunteer Coordinator 317-275-1325
E: rnoll@eiteljorg.com

Elfs Needed for Breakfast with Santa Dec.5-8 and Saturday December 10th, 2022 - YMCA at the Athenaeum, 401 E Michigan, Indianapolis, IN
2022-12-08 13:30 - 18:00 | YMCA @ the Athenaeum, 401 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
Breakfast with Santa YMCA AT THE ATHENAEUM , 401 E. Michigan, Indianapolis, IN Shifts available Dec. 5-8 and December 10th, 2022 70 volunteer spots available.
Help us bring holiday JOY to underserved neighbors in our community during the YMCA’s 24th Annual Breakfast with Santa! An anticipated 350 children and families will enjoy a magical morning at the YMCA at the Athenaeum with breakfast, winter wonderland fun, and the chance to hand pick holiday gifts for their loved ones. To help make this event a success, we need the community’s help with the donation of over 600 toys, books, and stockings for the children and support of over 100 volunteers
Volunteer sign-up page: https://signup.com/go/EAyXhxr
Location: YMCA at the Athenaeum, 401 E Michigan St. #3, Indianapolis, IN
Breakfast with Santa 2022 Shifts Available:
Monday Dec. 5, 2022 Sorter Elf 1:30-3:30pm and 4:00pm-6:00pm
Tuesday Dec. 6, 2022 Sorter Elf 1:30pm – 3:30pm and 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Wednesday Dec 7, 2022 Sorter Elf 1:30pm – 3:30pm and 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Thursday Dec 8, 2022 Sorter Elf 1:30pm – 3:30pm and 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Saturday December 10th, 2022 7:00am – 12:30pm 70 Shifts Available
Attire: jeans are acceptable, festive attire encouraged
Contact Sarah Fisher for more information M: 317-691-4011 E: indysef@sbcglobal.net

Volunteers Needed for the 2022 IU Natatorium Jingle Jamboree: December 9, 10, 11th Winter Swimmers Invitational
2022-12-09 06:45 - 17:00 | IU Natatorium – Indianapolis, 901 West New York Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
Attention All Indy Ambassadors: The IU Natatorium needs volunteers for the 2022 Jingle Jamboree December 9th, 10th and 11th at the IU Natatorium, 901 West New York St., Downtown Indianapolis on the IUPIU Campus.
This Winter Swimming Invitational returns to Indy and the iconic IU Natatorium for the first time since 2019. . Approximately 800 swimmers from across the Midwest will be competing in this meet being hosted by the IU Natatorium. View all Shift Times and “Ways to Help” by clicking the link below.
Volunteer Today by clicking this link to signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084ea9ac2ca1ff2-20222
Your service at this event will help celebrate the 40th Anniversary of this world-class venue. Please contact Arlene McDonald, Co-Meet Director, at arlmcdon@iu.edu if you have any questions or John Maxey at natswimmingvolunteers@gmail.com
Thank you!

Volunteers Needed for the 2022 IU Natatorium Jingle Jamvoree: Dec. 9,10,11 Winter Swimmers Invitational
2022-12-10 06:45 - 17:00 | IU Natatorium – Indianapolis, 901 West New York Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
Attention All Indy Ambassadors: The IU Natatorium needs volunteers for the 2022 Jingle Jamboree December 9th, 10th 11th at the IU Natatorium, 901 West New York St., Downtown Indianapolis on the IUPIU Campus.
This Winter Swimming Invitational returns to Indy and the iconic IU Natatorium for the first time since 2019. . Approximately 800 swimmers from across the Midwest will be competing in this meet being hosted by the IU Natatorium. View all Shift Times and “Ways to Help” by clicking the link below.
Volunteer Today by clicking this link to signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084ea9ac2ca1ff2-20222
Your service at this event will help celebrate the 40th Anniversary of this world-class venue. Please contact Arlene McDonald, Co-Meet Director, at arlmcdon@iu.edu if you have any questions or John Maxey at natswimmingvolunteers@gmail.comThank you!

Elfs Needed to Volunteer for Breakfasat with Santa on December 10, 2022 at YMCA at the Athenaeum 401 E Michigan - 7:00am-12:30pm
2022-12-10 07:00 - 12:30 | YMCA @ the Athenaeum, 401 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
Breakfast with Santa YMCA AT THE ATHENAEUM , 401 E. Michigan, Indianapolis, IN Shifts available December 10th, 2022 70 volunteer spots available.
Help us bring holiday JOY to underserved neighbors in our community during the YMCA’s 24th Annual Breakfast with Santa! An anticipated 350 children and families will enjoy a magical morning at the YMCA at the Athenaeum with breakfast, winter wonderland fun, and the chance to hand pick holiday gifts for their loved ones. To help make this event a success, we need the community’s help with the donation of over 600 toys, books, and stockings for the children and support of over 100 volunteers
Volunteer sign-up page: https://signup.com/go/EAyXhxr
Location: YMCA at the Athenaeum, 401 E Michigan St. #3, Indianapolis, IN
Breakfast with Santa 2022 Shifts Available:
Monday Dec. 5, 2022 Sorter Elf 1:30-3:30pm and 4:00pm-6:00pm
Tuesday Dec. 6, 2022 Sorter Elf 1:30pm – 3:30pm and 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Wednesday Dec 7, 2022 Sorter Elf 1:30pm – 3:30pm and 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Thursday Dec 8, 2022 Sorter Elf 1:30pm – 3:30pm and 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Saturday December 10th, 2022 7:00am – 12:30pm 70 Shifts Available
Attire: jeans are acceptable, festive attire encouraged
Contact Sarah Fisher for more information M: 317-691-4011 E: indysef@sbcglobal.net

Volunteers Needed for the 2022 IU Natatorium Jingle Jamboree: December 9,10, 11th Winter Swimmers Invitational
2022-12-11 06:45 - 2022-12-12 17:00 | IU Natatorium – Indianapolis, 901 West New York Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States

SPECTACULAR VENUE CHANGE: Wednesday March 1st Meeting of Indy Ambassadors 6:00pm – 8:00pm - SILO AUTO CLUB and Conservancy 644 E Washington St., Indianapolis, IN
2023-03-01 18:00 - 20:00 | SILO Auto Club and Conservancy, 644 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN, United States
COME SEE FOR YOURSELF- NEW SPECTACULAR VENUE for the Indy Ambassador’s monthly meeting on Wednesday March 1, 2023 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm to hear all about the volunteer opportunities the 500Festivals has leading to the running of the Indianapolis 500. Heather Williamson, 500 Festival Volunteer Coordinator, will be present to give us all the information needed to volunteer.
NOTE: the meeting is now being held at the SILO Auto Club and Conservancy at 644 E Washington St., Indianapolis, IN with FREE PARKING ON SITE. You DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS VENUE! After the 500 Festival presentation we will tour the facility.
The 500 Festival, a not-for-profit community organization, was created in 1957 to organize civic events celebrating the greatest race in the world. Over the past 60+ years, the 500 Festival has grown to become one of the largest festivals in the nation.
Each year, 500,000 Hoosiers and visitors participated in festival activities throughout the month of May. Whether they were athletes running the Mini, fourth grade students participating in the Education Program, families enjoying the state’s largest festival for kids, or spectators being dazzled by one of the nation’s premier parades, they were there, celebrating the legacy. Opportunities to volunteer are needed for all these events.
The Indy Ambassadors have committed as an organization to service a Pit Station for the 10-Miler presented OrthoIndy. Sign-up prior to the meeting or at the meeting.
1. Visit 500Festival.com/Volunteer: https://www.500festival.com/volunteer/ Scroll to the bottom of the page where the events are listed and SELECT 10-Miler.
2. If you have not done so already, you will be prompted to create a new profile after inputting your first name and email address. After profile creation, in the future you will just need your first name and email.
3. After creating profile / signed in, at the top of the event page you will see a box where you can input an access code. Your access code is IndyAmbassadors. Click Submit. Opportunity will be highlighted below within the other opportunities.
Pit Station – Indy Ambassadors
Hand out water and Gatorade to all our participants out on the course. Please dress accordingly as this position is outside for the entirety of the event 7:30am-11:30pm Location TBD. Race begins in Downtown Indianapolis at Monument Circle – Check In at Volunteer Registration. More information will follow.
4. After you have selected your shift, click Submit Volunteer Registration at the bottom of the page. If you have any issues signing up, please do not hesitate to reach out!
Heather Williamson, Program & Event Manager: hwilliamson@500festival.com – 317.460.9449
Jenna Browning, Volunteer Program Intern: jbrowning@500festival.com – 317.614.6113
All Indy Ambassadors and Newcomers are all welcome. There are no fees to join. Go to Indy Ambassadors website: www.indyambassadors.org or go to www.meetup.com/indyambassadors/ and join the group.
RSVP on Meetup for this meeting or send an email to Chris Blair at volunteeradmin@indyambassadors.org.
Afterward, Everyone is invited to go to Livery-Indianapolis, a Latin American Restaurant at 720 N College Ave: 5 miles North of the SILO Auto Club up College Ave.

Volunteers Needed for the Route 56 Damar Gala at the JW Marriott - Saturday, March 4th - Shifts from 3:30P to 11:30P
2023-03-04 03:30 - 11:30 | JW Marriott, 10 S West St, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
The 2023 Damar Gala will be an unforgettable night at the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis, including specialty cocktails, appetizers, a three-course gourmet meal, silent and live auctions, and entertainment by the world-famous Loverboy. Thanks to efforts of our volunteers, at this annual event, we are able to raise money to benefit the continued growth of our mission to provide life-changing treatment and support to those facing unimaginable developmental, intellectual, and behavioral challenges throughout the state of Indiana.
Free dinner and t-shirts will be provided to all volunteers as well as parking validation for those parking at the JW Marriott garage and bring their ticket to check-in. We are looking for welcoming and friendly volunteers to help make this Gala possible!
Registration & Hospitality – Saturday, March 4 (3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.)
Registration and hospitality volunteers may assist with greeting and directing attendees, registration, photo stations, and the health station.
Fundraising & Exit Hospitality Volunteer – Saturday, March 4 (7 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.)
Fundraising and exit hospitality volunteers may help with the live auction, silent auction, and event cleanup.
Register at http://vhub.at/galavolunteers23
Damar offers a full range of services for children, adolescents, and adults with developmental, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities: residential and community-based treatment, autism services, education, outpatient behavioral health, and more.

Noble Services - An Evening in the Garden - Fri. March 10, 2023 Indiana State Fairgrounds
2023-03-10 13:00 - 23:59 | Indiana State Fairgrounds – Exposition Hall, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis, IN, 46205, United States
Noble Services needs volunteers for their Spring Fund Raiser: “An Evening in the Garden”.
Friday March 10, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds – Expo Hall & West Pavilion
A preview gala to the Indiana Flower & Patio Show. 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis, IN
Shifts go from 1:00pm Friday March 10th until 12:30am Saturday March 11th, 2023
Event Hours: 7:00PM – 11:00PM
Sign-Up Today with Jackie Johnson, Volunteer Manager Email: J.Johnson@mynoblelife.org to let her know your availability and shift preferences.
Here is a brief description of each volunteer opportunity.
Set Up Helps set-up prior to the event
Clean Up Helps clean up after the event
Indy Facets Game Encourages guests to play Indy Facts game; takes fee for participation in game
Line Director Greets guests as they arrive and directs them to Will Call or into event
Greeters Greets guests and directs them to Qtego table and Coat Check
Tickets Distributes tickets to Flower & Patio Show as guests leave
Will Call Distributes tickets at Will Call/Takes Payments as needed
Vol. Check-in Checks in volunteers and directs them to appropriate volunteer site
Coat Check Checks-in and tags coats and distributes coats at the end of the evening
Auction Monitor/ Paroles auction area to ensure safety of auction items & helps retrieve items for winners at end of the evening
Runner
Beverage Table Pours and distributes champagne, wine or beer
Rest. Set-up Helps unload restaurant items and assist with set-up as needed
Res. Aide Checks with restaurants – gets extra plates, cups, ice, etc. and cleans up trash guests leave behind
Psychics Directs guests to get psychic reading
Wine Pull Encourages guests to participate in wine pull; takes fee for participation in Wine Pull
AmFund Assists guests interested in purchasing vacation package (AmFund staff will be there to answer questions.)
Over the years, the NOBLE organization has evolved to meet the changing needs of the people they serve. Each year, Noble helps 3,000+ children and adults with disabilities in Central and Eastern Indiana through a variety of supports.
Hundreds of individuals develop their skills, achieve their career goals and earn a paycheck through our Employment Services. Noble provides Day Services that include Therapeutic Art, gardening and Community Exploration. Other services include Music Therapy, Recreational Therapy and opportunities to give back through volunteer work. Noble provides a variety of exciting Summer Day Camps to young people of all abilities. And they give families a break by providing Services. The best part? This is only some of what you’ll discover on your own journey with Noble.
Since this is an optional black-tie event, ask Jackie for the dress code when you sign-up for your shift.
Noble Office: 317-375-4231

Still Needing Volunteers: Noble Services - An Evening in the Garden - Fri. March 10, 2023 Get Involved TODAY
2023-03-10 15:30 - 23:30 | Indiana State Fairgrounds – Exposition Hall, 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis, IN, 46205, United States
Noble Services are still in need of volunteers to work Coat Check, as Restaurant Aides, as servers and more for their Spring Fund Raiser: “An Evening in the Garden”.
Friday March 10, 2023, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds – Expo Hall & West Pavilion
On Friday, March 10, Noble will host its annual “Noble Evening in the Garden” event at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and we’re still in need of volunteers. This event is a preview to the Indiana Flower & Patio Show and features live music, a big silent auction, restaurants with tastings, magicians, psychics, and open bars. These are scattered throughout the West Pavilion and Expo Hall among the beautiful gardens created for the Flower & Patio Show. The following volunteer positions are open:

Coat Check (6:30-11:30 p.m.) – hand and retrieve guest’s coats – 1-2 positions open
Beer Server (7-11 p.m.) – serve beer – 2 positions open – MUST have valid alcohol server’s license (we can give you a link to apply)
Restaurant Set-up (3:30-7 p.m.) – carry in supplies & help restaurants with set-up – 5 positions open
Restaurant Aide (7-11 p.m.) – get extra supplies for restaurants & pick up trash guests leave behind during event – 6 positions open
AmFund Table (7-11 p.m.) – assist AmFund staff member with selling trips – 2 positions open

Volunteers must be 21 or over.
Sign-Up Today with Jackie Johnson, Volunteer Manager Email: J.Johnson@mynoblelife.org.
Phone: 317-375-4231
Get Involved TODAY!

Volunteers Needed for the Indiana Academy of Science's 138th Annual Meeting - March 17-18
2023-03-17 06:00 - 2023-03-18 17:00 | JW Marriott, 10 S West St, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
The 138th Annual Academy Meeting will take place on Saturday, March 18th at the JW Marriott across the street from the Indiana State Museum. There will upwards of 500 Indiana scientists, science educators, and graduate and undergraduate science students in attendance.
Volunteer shifts are available on Friday afternoon and Saturday Morning. There will be a complimentary continental breakfast before the morning shift.
Linda Buff, administrative assistant, will conduct a brief orientation before each shift, and will be the point of contact for the Indiana Academy of Science.
Volunteers for the morning shift should report directly to the JW Marriott, 3rd floor, by the breakfast area. There will be a short orientation, a quick breakfast and then you will be placed in your area by 7 a.m. *Please park in the parking garage at the Indiana State Museum and your parking will be validated.

The assignments are:
Helping with registration
Floor monitors
Troubleshooting
Help with set up and tear down
There may also be opportunities to on March 14 and 15, assisting with packing items and making badges for the participants.
Tuesday & Weds – March 14 and 15 – assist with packing materials and making badges: (ONE or TWO volunteers needed)
Friday – March 17 – 11:30 a.m. -Help with set-up at the JW Marriott (FOUR or FIVE volunteers needed)
Saturday – March 18 – * see assignments above* – (EIGHT volunteers needed from 6:00 am – 12:00 p.m.)

If you are interested in helping with any of these assignments, please send an email to Ms. Charlie Shock at cshock@indianamuseum.org Let her know if you have a specific area you are interested in. You will be provided a tee shirt to wear so she will also need your shirt size.

Volunteers Needed: 2023 USA Swimming Spring Speedo Sectionals - IU Natatorium - March 22-26
2023-03-22 - 2023-03-26 | IU Natatorium – Indianapolis, 901 West New York Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
Volunteers Needed for the 2023 USA Swimming Speedo Sectional March 22 – March 26, 2023, at the Indiana University Natatorium at 901 W. New York St., Indianapolis, IN Volunteer Shifts each day 5:30am – 10pm
Volunteers must be 18 years of age and older in all areas of meet operations. All volunteers must sign up for a minimum of (3) session and participate in a REQUIRED virtual volunteer orientation meeting at 7:00pm EST on Tuesday March 22, 2023. The meeting link will be emailed to all registered volunteers the week prior to the virtual orientation.
SIGN-UP TODAY: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084ea9ac2ca1ff2-2023#/
For more event information about the 2023 Spring Speedo Sectionals at Indianapolis, please visit USA Swimming’s landing page for this event.
Please send any questions to Volunteer Chair John Maxey at NatSwimmingVolunteers@gmail.com

Please pass this email to friends and family members.

Volunteers Needed for the 52nd Annual Sam Costa Half Marathon - March 25th 6:30am to 2pm
2023-03-25 06:30 - 14:00 | Northview Church, 12900 Hazel Dell Parkway, Carmel, IN, 46033, United States
The Sam Costa Half Marathon is the oldest road race in Indiana. This event is managed by Indy Runners & Indy Walkers, a non-profit organization. The event is held at Northview Church in Carmel, Indiana on the first Saturday in spring every year. This year’s event will be held on March 25th, 2023. Volunteers can register by going to samcosta.com and clicking on “volunteer”. The link below will go straight to “Get Me Registered”. Each volunteer receives a long sleeve “Costa Crew” shirt upon arrival at the event.
http://volunteer.getmeregistered.com/events/open_opportunities.php?id=643
Primary need is for Aid Station volunteers and Race Sentries. There are also some indoor jobs available.

"NO FOOLIN" 6 more Indy Ambassadors Pit Station Volunteers needed for 500 Festival 10-miler April 1st
2023-04-01 07:30 - 11:30 | Monument Circle, 1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
“No FOOLIN” 6 more Indy Ambassadors Pit Station Volunteers needed for 500Festival 10-Miler on Saturday April 1, 2023 starting at 7:30am – 11:30am. The Indy Ambassadors will be servicing a Pit Station for the race. Indy Ambassadors offered a total of 10 volunteers for this event. SIGN UP TODY!. You can also sign up at the Indy Ambassadors Meet Up site.
Sign Up Today Using the following 4 Steps:
1.Visit 500Festival.com/Volunteer: https://www.500festival.com/volunteer/ Scroll to the bottom of the page where the events are listed and SELECT 10-Miler.
2. If you have not done so already, you will be prompted to create a new profile after inputting your first name and email address. After profile creation, in the future you will just need your first name and email.
3. After creating profile / signed in, at the top of the event page you will see a box where you can input an access code. Your access code is IndyAmbassadors. Click Submit. Opportunity will be highlighted below within the other opportunities.
Pit Station – Indy Ambassadors
Hand out water and Gatorade to all our participants out on the course. Please dress accordingly as this position is outside for the entirety of the event 7:30am-11:30pm Location TBD. Race begins in Downtown Indianapolis at Monument Circle – Check In at Volunteer Registration. More information will follow.
4. After you have selected the PIt Station shift, click Submit Volunteer Registration at the bottom of the page.
If you have any issues signing up, please do not hesitate to reach out!
Heather Williamson, Program & Event Manager: hwilliamson@500festival.com – 317.460.9449
Jenna Browning, Volunteer Program Intern: jbrowning@500festival.com – 317.614.6113

Volunteers Needed for the 20th Annual Indy Film Fest - April 19th-30th at the Kan-Kan Cinema
2023-04-19 19:00 - 2023-04-30 23:30 | Kan-Kan Cinema and Brasserie, 1258 Windsor St., Indianapolis, IN, 46201, United States
The Indy Film Fest is celebrating an incredible milestone this year and you can help make this years film fest a big success.
That’s right, for our 20th annual festival, we’re inviting you to help us celebrate two decades of championing movies that entertain, challenge, and expand perspectives in Indianapolis and beyond. With over 100 films to choose from, out-of-this-world parties, and filmmakers from all over the globe, there are tons of reasons to join the fun.
Come celebrate with us April 19-23 at Kan-Kan Cinema, with online screenings continuing through the 30th! Award winning films will be shown again on April 29th and 30th.
Here are some of the volunteer positions that need to be filled: projectionist, street team, ushers, box office.
Volunteers will receive a volunteer t-shirt plus film perks.
Volunteer here: https://timecounts.org/indyfilmfest/events/51378 and for any questions contact Jessica Hand; jessica.hand@indyfilmfest.org or 317-653-6698.

Volunteer for Earth Day Indiana fundraiser with Indy Folk Series - Saturday, April 22nd -5:00P-9:30P
2023-04-22 17:00 - 21:30 | UUI Church, 615 W 43rd St., Indianapolis, 46208
Earth Day Indiana, in conjunction with the Indy Folk Series, is presenting an Earth Day fundraiser, featuring Jason Wilber.

Saturday, April 22nd, 2023. Up to 5 volunteers needed. 5pm-9:30pm. UUI church, 615 W 43rd St. Duties can include; setting up tables and chairs, help serving snacks, ticket taking, setting and dismantling stage. Dress comfortably.
Phil Slates, of Indy Folk Series, appeals to the Indianapolis Ambassadors in this one minute video.

Contact at IndyFolkSeries@gmail.com, title it “Volunteer”.

Volunteer for the Indianapolis Opera’s Production of “The Magic Flute” - May 5th-7th
2023-05-05 18:15 - 21:00 | Toby Theatre on the grounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Art (Newfields), 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46208, United States
Volunteer your support and enjoy Mozart’s enchanting classic, The Magic Flute! Presented by the Indianapolis Opera and coming to the Toby stage on the grounds of Newfield this May. Volunteer ushers are asked to greet patrons, help with finding their seats and any other issues which may arise. We are there to offer excellent customer service! And, then volunteers will enjoy the show for free!!
Follow the harrowing journey of Prince Tamino on his expedition to rescue his true love Pamina from the wrath of none other than dark sorcerer Sarastro. Armed only with a magical flute and bells, Tamino and his quirky comrade Papageno join together to triumph over evil mystic forces beyond their understanding. Featuring some of Mozart’s most cherished and recognizable melodies, The Magic Flute will bring joy to audience members of all ages. This production will feature a world-class multicultural cast, gorgeous music, English dialogue, and plenty of fun! Just be sure to keep an eye out for the Queen of the Night as she hits those famous high notes.
WHEN:

Friday, May 5th – 7:30 Curtain (Ushers should arrive at 6:15pm)
Saturday, May 6th – 7:30 Curtain (Ushers should arrive at 6:15pm)
Sunday, May 7th – Curtain 3pm (Ushers should arrive at 1:45pm)

Location: “The Toby” Theater at the Indianapolis Museum of Art (Newfields)
Address: ​4000 N Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46208
There is free parking available at the Museum. Please wear black bottoms (skirts or pants) and white tops. You will want to wear comfortable, but neat looking shoes, as you will be on your feet.
There is a volunteer training session at the theatre prior to the show. If possible, but not mandatory, volunteers are asked to come to a short training session on Wednesday, April 26 at the Toby Theatre from 4-5pm.
Interested parties should contact Kara Davis at Indianapolis Opera. Email: admin@indyopera.org – Phone: 317-283-3531

Volunteer for Taco Run Indy (5k run/walk) - Tuesday May 23rd!
2023-05-23 18:15 - 20:30 | DareDevil Brewery, 1151 N Main Street, Speedway, IN, 46224, United States
Join the volunteer team for the 5th Annual Taco Run Indy in Speedway, Indiana at the “Aggressively Fun” Daredevil Brewing Co Taproom!
There is no better place to be in May than the racing capital of the world. On May 23rd we will kick off an absolutely epic Tuesday Night at 7PM at Taco Run Indy 5k Run/Walk!
Volunteer course marshalls will help ensure runners are going the correct way on the course and will receive 1 drink ticket and 2 tacos.
Runners get to enjoy all the sights/sounds of Speedway in May as they move around the fantastic 5k route loaded with fun signs, good photo ops, and photographers to capture the moment. Once runners are back to the start/finish line, the real party starts. The evening will be filled with great post race SWAG, Yummy Food, Cold Drinks, and DJ GNO working his magic to keep the party Lit! As folks eat, mingle, and enjoy the jams, we will of course continue to entertain with our infamous taco eating contest, fun piñata bash with adult prizes, and more!
Join the volunteer team and celebrate Indy, May, racing, and of course TACOS on Tuesday May 23rd!

Earth Day Indiana June 3, 2023 - INDY AMBASSADORS and FRIENDS
2023-06-03 07:00 - 19:00 | Garfield Park Indianapolis, 2345 Pagoda Dr,, Indianapolis, IN, United States
Come out to Garfield Park on Saturday June 3. Enjoy a beautiful day in the park while volunteering your time to support Earth Day Indiana and the Indianapolis Ambassadors.
Attractions at this family-friendly event include:

over 110 exhibitors
live music
food trucks
beer garden

Volunteer Details:

Seeking 15-20 enthusiastic volunteers to serve as “A-TENT-dants” with responsibilities including:

guiding attendees through the exhibitor tents
answering questions
giving directions

Sign up following the steps below:

Step
Action

1
Click on the link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0948a9a923a0f94-2023

2
Locate the options for “A-TENT-Dants” from either

10:30 – 2:30pm, or
2:00 – 5:30 pm

3
Click “Sign Up”, “Save & Continue”, then provide your information

Volunteer Benefits:

Free event T-shirt
Fun with friends and the community!

Ambassador Booth:

Please join us at our table before or after your shift to enjoy the festival and share the joys of membership.

Connect with other Ambassadors Volunteering for Earth Day Indiana:

Click here to join the Indianapolis Ambassadors *Slack workspace
Join the #vol-earth-day-indiana channel

*Slack is a messaging app that connects our volunteers to the information and groups that interest them most. It includes instant messaging, voice and video calls, and more. Slack can be accessed via your smartphone or computer.

Talbot Street Art Fair Requests Volunteers Friday, Sat. & Sunday June 16th, 17th & 18th
2023-06-16 10:00 - 2023-06-18 18:00 | IN, United States
With over 270 artists from across the nation, this juried art fair continues to be ranked as one of the finest fairs in the country. Talbot Street Art Fair is located between 16th & 20th / Delaware & Pennsylvania – Indianapolis in the historic Herron Morton Neighborhood. This is a family friendly event with a wide range of artist styles and mediums for all to enjoy.
Friday–Artists will be checking in and setting up. Volunteer duties may include passing out water to artists, directing arriving artists to information booth, helping to address any issues with booth sites, directing artists to bathrooms, neighborhood resources–hardware store, grocery etc., answer artist questions, helping with the information booth. *Please note that artists will be in the process of setting up this day and the fair will not be open yet.
Saturday and Sunday During the Fair–Volunteer duties may include helping with information booth, answering artist questions, relieving artists who need a break from their booths.
Sunday Evening–Volunteer duties may include handing out exit passes to artists who have broken down tent and packed artwork and cleaning street after fair has concluded.
Sign UP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c48a8af2eaafdce9-talbott#/

Indianapolis 5K and Monumental Mile Run Needs Volunteers Sat. June 24
2023-06-24 06:00 - 12:00 | Indianapolis Monument Circle, 101 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
Calling All Volunteers: Join Us The Morning Of Saturday, June 24, For The 10th Anniversary Of The Indianapolis Monumental Mile And The First Running Of The Indianapolis 5k! Parking Is Free And We Have A Race For Everyone:
– The Inaugural Indianapolis 5k Race– Competitive Races For Youth, Open, Masters, And Elites– The Non-competitive Community Mile Where Everyone Is Welcome And Strollers, Baby Joggers, And Wagons Are Encouraged– The Doggie Dash To Benefit Indianapolis Animal Care Services
Help Runners Kick Off Their Summer Training, Support The Apex Benefits Monumental Kids Movement, Be A Part Of Indy’s Newest 5k, And Watch The Fastest Road Mile In Indiana As Elites Try To Break The 4-minute Barrier!

Volunteer Details:

Monument Circle Area

Many volunteers are needed
Course Monitor, Check-in Tear-down, etc.

Date and Times:

Saturday June 24th
6am – noon

Volunteer sign-up and training:

Sign up Link

Volunteer benefits:

Event t-shirt

31st Annual Eiteljorg Indian Market and Festival - June 24th and June 25th
2023-06-24 10:00 - 2023-06-25 17:00 | Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
The Eiteljorg Indian Market and Festival returns to showcase the artistry of our Native American communities.
Volunteering for this event is delightful experience year after year. Lock in your volunteer positions now!
Upcoming Event: 31st Annual Eiteljorg Indian Market & Festival

Event Details:

Shop hand-crafted jewelry, pottery, paintings, beadwork and more from more than 140 artists from across the United States and Canada
Enjoy cultural performances including music, dance and storytelling, and family art-making activities
Eat fry bread and other food from local vendors

Dates and Times:

Saturday June 24th & Sunday June 25th
The market runs from 10am-5pm both days.

Volunteer sign-up and training:

Mandatory Volunteer Training: June 15th 12:30 – 1:30 pm or 5:30 – 6:30 pm.
Sign up to volunteer and for your training session at the following link: https://signup.com/go/mWauUPk
Background checks are required to volunteer for this event.

Volunteer Benefits:

Enjoy free entry to the market the day of your shift ($20 savings!)
Receive a free volunteer T-shirt at the training.

Volunteer Ushers Needed for the USA Swimming National Championships - IU Natatorium - June 27th thru July 1st
2023-06-27 08:15 - 2023-07-01 21:30 | IU Natatorium – Indianapolis, 901 West New York Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
The IU Natatorium will be the official host this summer of USA Swimming’s National Championships from Tuesday, June 27, through Saturday, July 1.
This event will be USA Swimming’s final National Championship before the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming next summer at Lucas Oil Stadium. We are expecting some of the nation’s top athletes to compete this summer including many on the 2020-21 Olympic Team.
A special invite has been extended to the Indianapolis Ambassadors to serve as ushers for these National Championships. It is the best seat in the house!
Here are our needs that week related to ushers. We need a minimum of 10 ushers (2 would provide relief; there are 8 stations) during each of these time periods (end times are approximate based on length of sessions):

Tuesday, June 27: 8:15 AM – 12:30 PM and 5:15 PM – 9:30 PM.
Wednesday, June 28: 8:15 AM – 12:30 PM and 5:15 PM – 9:30 PM.
Thursday, June 29: 8:15 AM – 12:30 PM and 5:15 PM – 9:30 PM.
Friday, June 30: 8:15 AM – 12:30 PM and 5:15 PM – 9:30 PM.
Saturday, July 1: 8:15 AM – 12:30 PM and 5:15 PM – 9:30 PM.

All of our volunteers receive complimentary parking, meals during their shifts, a commemorative meet tee and lots of fond memories.
Here is the link to signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA9AC2CA1FF2-usaswimming
Please send any questions to Volunteer Chair John Maxey at NatSwimmingVolunteers@gmail.com
Please pass this email to friends and family members.

Volunteer Time for CarmelFest 2023 on July 3rd and 4th
2023-07-03 10:00 - 23:00, 2023-07-04 07:00 - 23:00 | Center for the Performing Arts, One Center Green, Carmel, IN, 46032, United States
Volunteering for this annual community event is an exciting opportunity and very patriotic. Enjoy wonderful music, food and Fun as You serve to make this year’s CarmelFest a Big Success!
Volunteer Details:
○ There are a wide variety of volunteer opportunities and flexible shifts. Choose the roles you prefer and lend your services to both the parade and festival.
Date and Start Time
○ Monday July 3 &Tuesday July 4th,2023
○ 7:00am – 11:00pm
Volunteer sign-up and training:
○ Sign up today:
https://www.carmelfest.net/volunteer
○ Volunteer Check-In at two locations. You Choose at the Garter Green (1 Carter Green) or at Civic Square (720 S Rangeline Rd.)
○ Invite Family & Friends to serve with you
○ For more information contact Laurie Slick
lslick@carmel.in.gov or 317-407-1445
Volunteer benefits:
○ Volunteer receives a Carmelfest T-Shirt
○ Volunteer for 3 hours or more in a day and receive a food voucher lunch/dinner
○ Meet new people and make Carmelfest a huge success!
Volunteer Requirements:
○ Both standing & sitting positions
○ Wear Carmelfest T-Shirt
Parking instruction:
Free Public Parking on Carmel streets or Center for the Performing Arts Garage or Veterans Way Garage to the North.

Downtown Indy Fourth Fest
2023-07-04 17:00 - 23:00 | Downtown Indy, 111 Monument Circle, suite 250, Indianapolis, IN, United States
Volunteers are needed for a brand new Fourth of July event in Downtown Indy! The Fourth Fest Street Party begins at 6:00 p.m. with food trucks, ice cream and beverages on North St. between Meridian St. and Pennsylvania St. Downtown Indy, Inc.’s festival stage will feature live musical performances in addition to pre-event interviews and programming from Indiana Donor Network and Donate Life Indiana. The high-energy party band Toy Factory is set to headline alongside Pavel & Direct Contact, drawing from Latin-jazz and salsa influences.
Fireworks begin at 10:00 p.m. and the launch site remains at the 500 N Meridian building with optimal viewing areas on the Indiana War Memorial grounds and American Legion Mall. Fireworks will be synced to popular patriotic and themed music aired on local Radio One radio stations.Presenting sponsor UA Local 440
Presenting sponsor UA Local 440
Stage presented by Indiana Donor Network

Volunteer Positions:

Fourth of July Street Team/Directional Volunteers who’ll work in pairs to greet guests, assist with directing attendees to event viewing locations and serving as a hospitable presence for those venturing Downtown

Shift: 5p-8p
Shift: 8p-11p

Volunteers responsible for assisting with VIP guests check in and Hospitality

Shift: 7p-11p

Many positions are available

Date and Time:

Tuesday, July 4th
5pm-11pm

Location:

Indiana War MemorialAmerican Legion Mall and University Park55 East Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN

Volunteer sign-up:

Step 1: Visit Downtown Indy’s Event Brite Listing
Step 2: Locate and click the Get tickets button (volunteer “tickets” are free).
Step 3: Choose a volunteer position.
Step 4: Locate and click the + next to your desired position.
Step 5: Locate and click the Register button.
Step 6: Complete the Registration Form and click Register.

Volunteer benefits:

Free parking,
An evening meal,
Holiday swag, and
A VIP view of the Fireworks (bring a lawn chair)

Volunteer Requirements:

Volunteers must like to be in large crowds and stand during shifts

Additional Questions?:

Contact Bob SchultzExecutive VP of Downtown IndyM: 317-442-2155bob@downtownindy.org

Mural Installation at Anna Brochhausen Elementary
2023-07-09 06:00 - 15:00 | Anna Brochhausen Elementary, 5801 E 16th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46218, United States
Unleash your inner street artist and join us in the Community Heights Neighborhood to paint a ‘Traffic Calming Mural’ at Anna Brochhausen Elementary
This event is organized by the Community Heights Neighborhood Organization. A proud and vibrant neighborhood on Indy’s Eastside from 10th to 21st St and Arlington to Emerson Ave.

Volunteer Details:

Anna Brochhausen Elementary IPS 885801 E 16th St, Indianapolis, IN 46218
Many volunteers are needed

Positions include:

Setup – Initial setup of cones, clearing curb, setting up site, loading truck, unloading truck)
Greeters – Manning the desk, making sure everyone has water, making sure everyone signs in. This job is in the shade!
Event Documenter – Event documenter (just take pictures and videos with your cell phone!)
Mixers – Mixing Paint – Must be able to lift 20lbs
Cleaners – Cleaning tools with acetone. PPE will be provided.
Pourers – Pouring paint – Must be able to lift 45lbs
Squeegee-er – Squeegee the paint after it has been poured
Roller – Use the roller to spread the paint evenly
Glass Bead Thrower – Throw beads into the paint immediately after roller is complete.
Tape Picker-upper – Remove tape as a final step

Date and Time:

Sunday July 9th
Shifts vary: 6am – 3pm

Volunteer sign-up and training:

Register on the Sign Up Genius
No experience necessary.

Volunteer benefits:

Breakfast, lunch, and activities for children will be provided.

Volunteer Requirements:

See specific jobs for special requirements.
Wear something you wouldn’t mind geting paint on.

Parking instruction:

Anna Brochhausen Elementary IPS 885801 E 16th St, Indianapolis, IN 46218

Indianapolis Opera's Fundraiser, "Lobster Palooza!"
2023-07-15 17:00 - 23:00 | The Basile Opera Center (Home of Indianapolis Opera) 4011 N. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205, 4011 N. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46205, United States
Volunteers are needed to help us celebrate the Opera through our 13th annual fundraiser and an experience like no other…
Lobster Palooza!
Lobster Palooza! is an evening of fun, fabulous food, and dancing with Indy’s best revelers! This year’s event will be held at the home of Indianapolis Opera, The Basile Opera Center.
Lobster Palooza! is attended by over 200 guests and supports the mission of the Indianapolis Opera. This is a major fundraiser for the Opera Company.  Volunteers would be helping bring opera to Indianapolis and the Central Indiana area.  The Indianapolis Opera has an extensive Education and Outreach department that reaches out to thousands of children. Please visit indyopera.org/lobsterpalooza for more event specific information.

Volunteer Details:

The Basile Opera Center4011 N. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205(right in the heart of the historic Meridian Kessler Neighborhood)

SHIFT/JOB DETAILS:

Check-in/Greeters -  We will need 5-7 volunteers to assist with check-in and to also serve as greeters.  Time:  5-7pm
Servers:  These volunteers will be serving dinner to our guests.  Dinner is served ‘family style’ on serving carts.  We will need 6-8 volunteers for this position from 5pm till 7pm.
Clean-up Crew #1 -  5-7pm -  6-8 volunteers will be needed for this shift.  They will be focused on clean-up during and after cocktail hour, as well as cleaning up during/after dinner.
Clean-up Crew #2 -  7-9pm -  6-8 volunteers will be needed for this shift.  They will continue to clean up the main dining area and begin taking down tables and chairs.  They will possibly be assisting with transitioning from the dining hour to the after-dinner party/dancing/entertainment set up, which would be very light work.  They would also monitor ancillary areas, such as the outdoor patio areas and make sure all is kept tidy.
Clean-up Crew #3 -  8-11pm -  We will need 6-8 volunteers at this time.  These workers will make sure all tables are torn town, dining hall floor is clean, trash is taken out.  General end-of-event clean-up.

Date and Times:

Saturday July 15th
5-7pm, 6-8pm, 7-9pm, and 8-11pm

Volunteer sign-up:

Volunteers may contact Kara Davis:  admin@indyopera.org.

Volunteer Requirements:

Volunteers should be able to stand and do light clean-up work for a two hour time frame.
Helpers wear black and comfortable shoes, (no open-toe shoes).  Aprons will be provided.

Parking instruction:

There is street parking on Pennsylvania.
Those arriving earlier would likely have a place to park in the Basile Opera Center lot. However, it only holds 25 cars.

Contact Kara Davis:  admin@indyopera.org

6th Annual Indy Shorts Festival - July 18th thru 23rd
2023-07-18 08:00 - 2023-07-23 23:30 | Heartland Film, 8950 Otis Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46216, United States
The Indy Shorts International Film Festival presented by Heartland Film is the largest shorts festival in the Midwest. This six-day summer festival celebrates the unique, creative and captivating art of short films in a wide range of categories, including horror, comedy, documentary, narrative, animated and more.
Heartland Film couldn’t do this without some incredible volunteers! Sign up to be a Heartland Film volunteer today and get access to exclusive benefits, like 1 free ticket for every 2 volunteer hours!
Volunteer Details:

Venues vary by assignment
Ticket scanners, ushers, bartenders, etc

Date(s) and Time(s):

Tues July 18th thru Sunday July 23rd
[8am – 11pm]

Volunteer sign-up and training:

bit.ly/HeartlandFilmVolunteer

Volunteer benefits:

Event t-shirt
1 free ticket for every 2 volunteer hours

Volunteer Requirements:

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Parking instruction:

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USRowing Masters National Championships July 19th-23rd
2023-07-19 07:00 - 2023-07-23 17:00 | Eagle Creek Park, 7840 W 56th St., Indianapolis, IN, 46278, United States
Coming in July, rowing crews from across the country will race on the Eagle Creek Reservoir. The Indianapolis Ambassadors are invited to participate in this exciting event, hosted by the Indianapolis Rowing Center.
We’ll get to see the sport of rowing up close! Many positions available are right in the middle of the action: stake boat holding will get to hold the boats at the start and finish line assistants get to see the racing from the tower!

We are expecting some of the best crews in the country to compete for the chance at the Masters championship.
Volunteer Details:

Eagle Creek Reservoir

7840 W 56th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46278

Many volunteers are needed
Sign Up Genius

Dates and Times:

July 19th – Practice Sessions
July 20th – 23rd – Race Days – heats and finals each day

7am – 5pm
(AM and PM shifts available)

Volunteer sign-up and training:

Sign Up Genius
Send questions to Angelia Thorpe

AThorpe@indyrowing.org

Volunteer benefits:

Complimentary parking (a volunteer parking pass will be emailed prior to the event),
Food during their shifts,
Commemorative volunteer tee,
and lots of fond memories.
