Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure! Nov. 18th thru Jan. 15th
2023-11-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-22 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-25 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-26 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) and 2 more dates | Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
All aboard for the 14th Annual Fifth Third Bank Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure!
Volunteers are needed every single day that the exhibit is open for the next three months. This exhibit is almost ENTIRELY volunteer run! Our awesome volunteer train leads who handle the maintenance and opening and closing of the exhibit will need your assistance to greet our guests, answer questions, and keep an eye on the exhibit.
Jingle Rails is a whimsical model railroad of G-scale electric trains that ramble over trestles and through tunnels along more than 1,200 feet of track. Trains wind past woodsy, artistic representations of the skyline of Downtown Indianapolis and landmarks of the American West, all made from natural materials.
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Event Details:

Jingle Rails
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art500 W Washington StIndianapolis, IN, 46204(317) 636-9378https://eiteljorg.org/
Morning and Afternoon Assistants are needed.

Dates and Times:

Most days from November 18th thru January 15th
Shifts from 10am – 7pm

Volunteer sign-up and training:

https://signup.com/go/BfZjgyd
Background Check Required

Volunteer benefits:

Free entry to the museum
Snacks

Parking Recommendations:

Enter White River State Park (WRSP) underground parking garage from Washington Street.
Your parking will be validated by the museum.

For additional questions, email Rachel Noll at rnoll@eiteljorg.com

Carmel Christkindlmarkt Weds-Suns thru Dec. 24th
2023-11-18 12:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-19 12:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-22 12:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-24 12:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-25 12:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-26 12:00 - 20:00 | Carmel Christkindlmarkt, 10 Carter Green, Carmel, 46032, United States
Be a part of the magic this holiday season by volunteering at the Carmel Christkindlmarkt!
The Carmel Christkindlmarkt has brought the old-world charm of Christmas in Germany to Carmel, Indiana. The market is dedicated to creating an authentic German market with products sourced from Germany and other German-speaking European countries. You will find a blend of traditional German foods and gifts being sold from small wooden huts, and the market surrounds a beautiful outdoor ice skating.

This market is one of the most popular markets in the United States, attracting well over half a million people since its opening in 2017. It was voted Best Holiday Market in 2019, 2021, and 2022 by USA Today. In addition, Wealth of Geeks voted Carmel Christkindlmarkt as the #8 best Market in the WORLD!
Consider volunteering and being a part of our guests’ magical holiday memories this winter!
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Volunteer Details:

Carmel Christkindlmarkt10 Carter GreenIndianapolis, IN, 46032(317) 559-6608https://www.carmelchristkindlmarkt.com/
Many volunteers are needed.
Positions include:

Guest Relations,
Retail Hut,
Greeter,
Photo Taker,
… and more.

Dates and Times:

Wednesdays thru Sundays
November 15th thru December 24th
Noon – 9pm

Volunteer sign-up and training:

Signup online

Parking Recommendations:

Free Parking at the Center Public Parking
819 3rd Ave SW, Carmel, IN 46032

For questions, contact the Volunteer Team: volunteers@carmelchristkindlmarkt.com or 317-571-2400
Sign up for the Carmel Christkindlmarkt newsletter HERE.

Christmas at the ZooNov 18 thru Dec 30
2023-11-18 16:30 - 21:30, 2023-11-19 16:30 - 21:30, 2023-11-20 16:30 - 21:30, 2023-11-21 16:30 - 21:30, 2023-11-22 16:30 - 21:30, 2023-11-23 16:30 - 21:30, 2023-11-24 16:30 - 21:30, 2023-11-25 16:30 - 21:30 and 2 more dates | Indianapolis Zoo, 1200 West Washington St., Indianapolis, IN, 46222, United States
Christmas at the Zoo brings us a winter wonderland!
56 years ago, our zoo became the first in the nation to hold a holiday lights event. This season, spend some time volunteering with animal friends of all sizes.
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Volunteer Details:

Christmas at the Zoo
Indianapolis Zoo
1200 W Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 630-2001
https://www.indianapoliszoo.com/
Many volunteers are needed.
Positions include:

Santa’s Study Assistant,
Campfire Monitor,
Mirror Maze Assistant,
and more!

Dates and Times:

Most days Nov. 18 through Dec. 30
Shifts vary 4:30pm to 10pm.

Volunteer sign-up and training:

Volunteer shifts are available to individuals including small groups ages 16 and older.
To join this event, please complete the event registration form here: http://bttr.im/zlzii

Volunteer benefits:

For joining this event, volunteers will receive two Zoo tickets as a thank-you!

Volunteer Requirements:

Volunteer attire for the event is a solid-color shirt and khaki or black pants.
Please be prepared to complete tasks outdoors in all weather conditions.

For more information, contact Volunteer Services at 317-630-2041 or email volunteer@indyzoo.com

Circle of Lights Downtown Cleanup
2023-11-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Monument Circle, 1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
Let’s Clean Up This City! Downtown Indy, Inc Needs YOU!
To maintain a “clean, green, and beautiful” Downtown in advance of this year’s Circle of Lights®, DII invites you to take part in a community clean-up on Tuesday, November 21. From 9-11 a.m., volunteers will be provided with gloves and tools to help with ongoing plant bed maintenance, graffiti remediation, and sticker removal in the Mile Square. Sign up at the link below and help us promote Hoosier Hospitality this season for our visiting guests and residents.
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Volunteer Details:

Monument Circle1 Monument CircleIndianapolis, IN, Z46204(317) 232-7615https://downtownindy.org/go/monument-circle

Date and Times:

Tuesday November 21st
9m – 11am

Volunteer sign-up:

Step 1: Visit Downtown Indy’s Event Brite Listing
Step 2: Locate and click the Reserve a spot button.
Step 3: Complete the Registration Form and click Register.

Additional Questions?:

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

Mozel Sanders Thanksgiving Dinner Wednesday and Thursday
2023-11-22 15:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-23 04:00 - 14:00 | Indiana
“Feed the Hungry” at the Mozel Sanders Annual Thanksgiving Dinner!
This is the largest day of feeding for Indianapolis and the Mozel Sanders Foundation (MSF) couldn’t accomplish it without the help from our volunteers. This event was started from the vision of the late Dr. Mozel Sanders and was birthed into a foundation by his son the late Rev. Roosevelt James Sanders. We are blessed to continue the legacy after 40 years.
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Volunteer Details:

Feed the Hungry
Various Locations including:

Butler University – Atherton Union704 W. Hampton DriveIndianapolis, IN 46208(317) 940-9262https://www.butler.edu/student-life/student-involvement/about-atherton/
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church 1301 N Goodlet AveIndianapolis, IN, 46222(317) 917-8024https://www.friendshipmbcindy.org/
Roberts Park United Methodist Church401 North Delaware StreetIndianapolis, IN, 46204(317) 635-1636https://robertsparkumc.org/
… and some satellite locations.

Many volunteers are needed.

Dates and Times:

Wednesday Nov. 22 & Thanksgiving Nov. 23rd
7am – 2pm

Volunteer signups and resources:

https://mozelsanders.org/#volunteer

61st Annual Circle Of Lights
2023-11-24 15:00 - 20:00 | Monument Circle, 1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
Be a part of this year’s Circle of Lights® – Indy’s most time-honored holiday tradition.
Downtown Indy Inc. is in search of enthusiastic volunteers who can help with directing traffic, guiding entertainers, and answering questions for our attendees. Volunteers will be provided with parking, an evening meal, and some holiday swag. All volunteer positions are outdoors, so it is recommended to wear appropriate cool-weather attire. Join up and make this holiday season even more memorable! Click below to see what opportunity fits you.
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Volunteer Details:

Circle of Lights
Monument Circle1 Monument CircleIndianapolis, IN, Z46204(317) 232-7615https://downtownindy.org/go/monument-circle
Many volunteers are needed.
Volunteer Positions include:

Directional,
Hospitality,
Talent Pathway/Runway,
Entry Arrival,
VIP Volunteer, and
Holiday Street Team

Date and Times:

Friday November April 24th
3pm – 8pm

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.

Additional Questions?

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