BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Indianapolis Ambassadors - ECPv6.15.17.1//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;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260709T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260709T210000 DTSTAMP:20260615T071640 CREATED:20260609T160057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T160057Z UID:10014069-1783623600-1783630800@www.indyambassadors.org SUMMARY:Run(317) with Junior League of Indianapolis DESCRIPTION:Join the Junior League of Indianapolis as the charity partner for Run(317)! This fun summer event features a 3.17-mile race through Broad Ripple followed by a lively post-race celebration with a DJ\, local craft beer\, food\, games\, and community partners. \nThere are two ways to participate:\n• Run with Team “JLI & Friends”\n• Volunteer to help support the event and the Junior League’s community initiatives \nWhether you’re looking to get active\, give back\, or simply spend an evening with fellow Ambassadors\, this is a great opportunity to support a local nonprofit while enjoying one of Indianapolis’ favorite summer events. URL:https://www.indyambassadors.org/event/run317-with-junior-league-of-indianapolis/ LOCATION:BROAD RIPPLE VILLAGE\, 800 Broad Ripple Ave.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46220\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ORGANIZER;CN="Junior League of Indianapolis":MAILTO:cip@jlindy.org GEO:39.8715554;-86.1431359 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=BROAD RIPPLE VILLAGE 800 Broad Ripple Ave. Indianapolis IN 46220 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=800 Broad Ripple Ave.:geo:-86.1431359,39.8715554 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260712 DTSTAMP:20260615T071640 CREATED:20260505T204504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T034335Z UID:10014043-1783641600-1783814399@www.indyambassadors.org SUMMARY:IU Health Momentum Indy DESCRIPTION:IU Health Momentum Indy is a two-day cycling celebration of bike races\, bike rides\, food\, music\, and family festivities in downtown Indy. Serving as the 5th race of the American Criterium Cup\, professional cyclists will give it their all to take the podium! \nVolunteers are essential in providing a safe\, well-organized\, and fun event experience. It takes hundreds of volunteers to ensure the safety and organization behind the IU Health Momentum Indy. Now is your opportunity to be a part of this amazing bicycling weekend in the heart of Indianapolis! \nHelp sustain the Indianapolis Ambassadors by signing up for select shifts.\nThrough Momentum Indy’s Give-Back Program\, IA will receive much needed income to offset our expenses. Supporters are requested to volunteer as Course Marshals from 6:15-9:15 pm on Saturday\, or Event Build at 5 am or 6 am shifts on Saturday. \nVolunteer Positions\n\nEvent set-up\nEvent tear-down\nCourse Marshaling\nKids Zone\nKids Races\nBeautification\n\nRegistration Link\nEnter “Indy Ambassadors” when you sign up! 👈\nhttps://www.momentumindy.org/volunteer \nVolunteer Benefits\n\nEvent T-shirt\nMeal or Snacks\nFree Parking for the Event\n\nParking Instructions\nhttps://www.momentumindy.org/parking URL:https://www.indyambassadors.org/event/iu-health-momentum-indy/ LOCATION:IN CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.indyambassadors.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IU-Health-Momentum-Indy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260711T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260711T220000 DTSTAMP:20260615T071640 CREATED:20260527T201652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T202156Z UID:10014063-1783792800-1783807200@www.indyambassadors.org SUMMARY:Indianapolis Opera: Lobster Palooza! DESCRIPTION:Volunteers are needed to help us celebrate the Opera through our 16th annual fundraiser and an experience like no other…\nLobster Palooza!\nLobster Palooza! is an evening of fun\, fabulous food\, and dancing with Indy’s best revelers!  We start off the evening with entertainment and cocktail hour\, followed by a true East Coast Lobster Bake!  Also featured is our “Fund-A-Need” activity to raise money for our Education Outreach fund\, which brings opera at no cost to Indianapolis Public Schools. \nLobster 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/lobsterpalooza2026 for more event specific information. \n\nVolunteer Details:\n\nThe Basile Opera Center\n4011 N. Pennsylvania Street\, Indianapolis\, IN 46205\n(right in the heart of the historic Meridian Kessler Neighborhood)\n\nSHIFT/JOB DETAILS:\n\nGreeters/Appetizer Passers/ Clean-Up During Cocktail Hour -  We need 6-8 people for this job. Shift time is 4-6pm.\nDinner Service:  We need volunteers to assist our kitchen staff/ caterer with serving our guests. These volunteers will also help clear rubbish from tables and keep them tidy. You will also offer our guests excellent customer service by offering water\, and making sure they are comfortable. Shift time is 5:30 – 8:00pm.\nClean-up Crew: You will be helping clean along with the kitchen/catering crew. Duties will include clearing tables after dinner and assisting with general cleaning duties in the Hall. 6-8 people are needed and the shift time is 7:30-10pm\n\nVolunteer sign-up:\n\nVolunteers may contact Kara Davis:  admin@indyopera.org.\n\nVolunteer Requirements:\n\nVolunteers should be able to stand and do light clean-up work for a two hour time frame.\nHelpers wear khaki or black pants and comfortable shoes\, (no open-toe shoes).  Aprons will be provided.\n\nVolunteer Benefits:\n\nA complementary meal (NOT lobster) is provided.\nVolunteers receive a volunteer T-shift.\nAppreciation from the arts community.\n\nParking instruction:\n\nThere is street parking on Pennsylvania.\nThose arriving earlier would likely have a place to park in the Basile Opera Center lot.  However\, it only holds 25 cars.\n\n\nContact Kara Davis:  admin@indyopera.org URL:https://www.indyambassadors.org/event/lobster-palooza-2026/ LOCATION:The Basile Opera Center (Home of Indianapolis Opera) 4011 N. Pennsylvania Street\, Indianapolis\, IN 46205\, 4011 N. Pennsylvania Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46205\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.indyambassadors.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Lobster-Palooza-Banner-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Indianapolis Opera":MAILTO:admin@indyopera.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260721 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727 DTSTAMP:20260615T071640 CREATED:20260604T205355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T205433Z UID:10014067-1784592000-1785110399@www.indyambassadors.org SUMMARY:Heartland Film: Indy Shorts Festival DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe festival will feature screenings/events at Living Room Theaters\, Newfields\, Pins Mechanical\, and VisionLoft Mass Ave—just to name a few. We have several openings for Theater Volunteers\, After Hours Greeters\, Bartenders (with a license)\, and other exciting roles! \nHeartland Film couldn’t do this without some incredible volunteers! Sign up to be a Heartland Film volunteer today! \nVolunteer Benefits: \n\n1 free ticket for every 2 hours of shift time worked. Tickets can be used for in-person and virtual film screenings\nIf you sign up for a Volunteer shift\, you have a chance to earn up to 10 FREE tickets to Indy Shorts!\n\nToday is also the day that you can claim your volunteer shifts! Sign up today at https://heartlandfilm.org/volunteer. If you’ve forgotten your login\, please email evernon@heartlandfilm.org for assistance. URL:https://www.indyambassadors.org/event/indy-shorts-2026/ LOCATION:Heartland Film\, 8950 Otis Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46216\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.indyambassadors.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/N34A5844-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Heartland Film":MAILTO:sfrenzel@heartlandfilm.org GEO:39.7525941;-86.1409285 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Heartland Film 8950 Otis Avenue Indianapolis IN 46216 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8950 Otis Avenue:geo:-86.1409285,39.7525941 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260723T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260723T200000 DTSTAMP:20260615T071640 CREATED:20260614T022650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T024217Z UID:10014070-1784827800-1784836800@www.indyambassadors.org SUMMARY:Sniffin' Snout Walkabout DESCRIPTION:FACE Low-Cost Animal Clinic and Elanco present The Sniffin’ Snout Walkabout – a fun and casual community dog walk and local business scavenger hunt. Gather a team (up to four adults\, any number of kids\, and one dog) to follow the clues for activations and treats at each business stop before finding the next destination. Meet back at the FACE clinic parking lot for cornhole games\, food and ice cream\, doggie paw print art\, prizes\, and more. The route is approximately 1.7 – 2 miles. \nWe are looking for volunteers to assist with staffing the multiple activations at participating businesses in the Windsor Park neighborhood along the event route. \nVolunteers needed for setup between 2-5:30pm and also to work the event from 5-8pm at various activations and within the clinic lot for the post-event fun between 7-8pm. \nRegister here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/facelow-costanimalclinic/event/ssw26/?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv4_a1demonlfrt6jc&fbclid=IwY2xjawSZC95leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF0RG5qd1pUdFZzM1NGSXR3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHt9LKyWWEkIBjRBF-PXqSC7ZGCyL5WDcLGx6-Rn8aAbzxoL_F-v8ehrbfAp1_aem_KUX1aeb-eELMHnYooe1vjA URL:https://www.indyambassadors.org/event/sniffin-snout-walkabout/ LOCATION:FACE Low-Cost Animal Clinic\, 1505 Massachusetts Ave\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46201-1038\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.indyambassadors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FACE-SSW-Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260725T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260725T210000 DTSTAMP:20260615T071640 CREATED:20260324T210450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T210450Z UID:10014016-1784995200-1785013200@www.indyambassadors.org SUMMARY:Holy Cross Wine & Cheese Festival DESCRIPTION:Many Volunteers Needed.\nThe Holy Cross Wine & Cheese Festival is a vibrant summer celebration of community\, flavor\, and fun in the heart of Indianapolis. Held on the Sturm Avenue Esplanade\, the festival features wine and cheese tastings\, local vendors\, live music\, Cheese Wars\, a guided Somm Experience\, a Kid’s Zone\, and more. The Festival is the neighborhood’s signature annual fundraiser\, bringing about 1\,500 people to the near eastside each summer.  Funds raised are dedicated to community infrastructure projects that focus on safety improvements\, such as installing bike racks\, painting curbs\, creating bump outs\, and improving paths to ensure our neighborhood is safe and accessible for everyone. \nAs a thank you\, volunteers will receive 4 tickets (redeemable for beverages at the bar\, wine samples\, cheese trays\, or bowls of mac-n-cheese)\, a Holy Cross Wine & Cheese t-shirt\, a small thank you gift\, and food & refreshments at our training! \nVolunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4CAEAF28AAFAC61-62555219-2026#/ URL:https://www.indyambassadors.org/event/holy-cross-wine-cheese-festival-2/ LOCATION:Holy Cross Esplanade (Sturm & State)\, The Sturm Avenue Esplanade\, 435 Sturm Ave\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46201\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.indyambassadors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WC-general-banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="Holy Cross Neighborhood Foundation":MAILTO:winecheesefest@indyholycross.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261225 DTSTAMP:20260615T071640 CREATED:20251030T055523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T034235Z UID:10013878-1795219200-1798156799@www.indyambassadors.org SUMMARY:Carmel Christkindlmarkt 2026 DESCRIPTION:Weds-Suns thru Dec. 24th\nBe a part of the magic this holiday season by volunteering at the Carmel Christkindlmarkt! \nThe 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. \nThis 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 by USA Today. In addition\, Wealth of Geeks voted Carmel Christkindlmarkt as the #8 best Market in the WORLD! \nConsider volunteering and being a part of our guests’ magical holiday memories this winter! \n>>>> Registration is Required to Participate <<<<\n\nVolunteer Details:\n\nCarmel Christkindlmarkt\n10 Carter Green\nIndianapolis\, IN\, 46032\n(317) 559-6608\nhttps://www.carmelchristkindlmarkt.com/\nMany volunteers are needed.\nPositions include:\n\nGuest Relations\,\nRetail Hut\,\nGreeter\,\nPhoto Taker\,\n… and more.\n\n\n\nDates and Times:\n\nWednesdays thru Sundays\nNovember 23rd thru December 24th\nNoon – 9pm\n\nVolunteer sign-up and training:\n\nSignup online\n\nParking Recommendations:\n\nFree Parking at the Center Public Parking\n819 3rd Ave SW\, Carmel\, IN 46032\n\nFor questions\, contact the Volunteer Team: volunteers@carmelchristkindlmarkt.com or 317-571-2400\nSign up for the Carmel Christkindlmarkt newsletter HERE. URL:https://www.indyambassadors.org/event/carmel-christkindlmarkt-2026/ LOCATION:Carmel Christkindlmarkt\, 10 Carter Green\, Carmel\, 46032\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.indyambassadors.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Carml-Christkindlemarkt.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Carmel Christkindlmarkt":MAILTO:cdixon@carmel.in.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261206 DTSTAMP:20260615T071640 CREATED:20260416T220819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T221432Z UID:10014031-1796428800-1796515199@www.indyambassadors.org SUMMARY:Arthritis Foundation: Jingle Bell Run 2026 DESCRIPTION:Sat\, Dec 5th 6:30am to 11am at Conner Prairie\nVolunteers Needed for Packet Pickup\, Setup\, Water Station\, Craft Table and Much More \nJoin us for the 42nd annual Jingle Bell Run\, the original festive race for charity brought to you by the Arthritis Foundation. Wear your favorite holiday gear\, and let’s jingle all the way toward a cure! \nArthritis is the leading cause of disability in the U.S.\, touching families\, workplaces\, and communities everywhere. This holiday season\, the Arthritis Foundation is turning festive energy into powerful action. Jingle Bell Run captures the spirit of the season and turns participation and fundraising into momentum — creating real solutions for people living with arthritis. \nThis is how progress happens: Not quietly. Not alone. But together — through movement\, purpose and celebration. Make Jingle Bell Run your new holiday tradition. \nVolunteer Here: https://volunteering.arthritis.org/?nd=p_vms_registration_view®istration_type_id=78 URL:https://www.indyambassadors.org/event/jingle-bell-run-2026/ LOCATION:Conner Prairie\, 13400 Allisonville Road\, Fishers\, Indiana\, 46038 CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.indyambassadors.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Jingle-Bell-Run-bannerImage.png ORGANIZER;CN="Arthiritis Foundation":MAILTO:igates@arthritis.org GEO:39.9845083;-86.0288171 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Conner Prairie 13400 Allisonville Road Fishers Indiana 46038;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=13400 Allisonville Road:geo:-86.0288171,39.9845083 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR