Headless Horseman Festival October Thurs-Suns
2023-10-14 17:00 - 22:30, 2023-10-15 17:00 - 22:30, 2023-10-19 17:00 - 22:30, 2023-10-20 17:00 - 22:30, 2023-10-21 17:00 - 22:30, 2023-10-22 17:00 - 22:30, 2023-10-26 17:00 - 22:30, 2023-10-27 17:00 - 22:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) and 1 more date | Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, Indiana, 46038
Be a part of this year’s Headless Horseman Festival at Conner Prairie!
Volunteers are needed for the 40th Anniversary of this family-friendly, mildly scary, multi-day event.
This hair-raising festival runs Thursday through Sunday evenings throughout October. Volunteers are needed to help with the tubing hill, assist with the concessions, and help load and unload hayride passengers.
Don’t miss out on your chance to be a part of this great annual event. Sign up quickly to get the best spots for your schedule and talents. All volunteers receive a light meal and 1 free ticket to attend another CP festival night, just for fun, each time they volunteer!
>>>> Registration and Scheduling are Required to Participate <<<<

Volunteer Details:

Headless Horseman
Conner Prairie
13400 Allisonville Rd
Indianapolis, IN, 46038
(317) 766-6000
https://www.connerprairie.org/
Many volunteers are needed.
Positions include:

CONCESSIONS: assist staff in food tents, giving purchases to guests. No taking orders or money is involved, just running food and drinks. (5-10:00pm)
TUBING HILL: help with line flow, keeping people socially distant and informing them which of the tubing slides to use. Measure height of younger riders. Give guests a gentle twist and push to start them down the slide. (5-10:00pm)
HAYRIDE LOADING/UNLOADING: move stairs and direct guests as they board and exit the wagons. Use flashlights to illuminate stairs after dark. (5-11:00pm)

Dates and Times:

October 4-8, 12-15, 19-22, 26-29
Concessions and Tubing Hill: 5pm-10pm
Hayride Loading & Unloading: 5pm-11pm

Volunteer Signup and Requirements:

ALL volunteers are required to fill out an application and volunteer sign up form prior to being scheduled.
Applications are due a minimum of 5 days before you want to volunteer
For more information or to get the necessary forms, email: Volunteer Department: volunteer@connerprairie.org

Volunteer benefits:

Light meal
1 free ticket to attend another CP festival night.

For more information or to get the necessary forms, email: Volunteer Department: volunteer@connerprairie.org

Volunteer at ZooBoo - Sept. 27 through Oct. 31
2023-10-15 13:30 - 21:00, 2023-10-18 13:30 - 21:00, 2023-10-19 13:30 - 21:00, 2023-10-20 13:30 - 21:00, 2023-10-21 13:30 - 21:00, 2023-10-22 13:30 - 21:00, 2023-10-25 13:30 - 21:00, 2023-10-26 13:30 - 21:00 and 2 more dates | Indianapolis Zoo, 1200 West Washington St., Indianapolis, IN, 46222, United States
Volunteer at ZooBoo to help create an environment of fun! This family favorite is offered five nights per week (Wednesday-Sunday) Sept. 27 through Oct. 31 — including Monday, Oct. 30 and Halloween night!
ZooBoo is a fun family experience for itty-bitty ghouls and goblins as well as the bigger kids. October weather means active animals, colorful foliage and a new season to explore. Combine that with engaging, hands-free activities, spooktacular costumes and trick-or-treating, and you’ve got an unforgettable family tradition.
>>>> Registration is Required to Participate <<<<

Volunteer Details:

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

Bayou Games-Cannonball Toss,
Craft Assistant,
Trick-or-Treat Trail,
and more!

Dates and Times:

Five nights per week (Wed-Sun) Sept. 27 through Oct. 31
Shift times are 1:30-4:30/5:30pm, 4-7pm or 5-9pm.

Volunteer sign-up and training:

All ZooBoo and Member Preview 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.
All Volunteers will be given a ZooBoo-specific lanyard to wear and return at the end of their shift.
Halloween costumes/accessories may not be worn by volunteers during the event.
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

Twilight Tales Oct 18, 20, 25, & 31
2023-10-18 19:00 - 21:30, 2023-10-20 19:00 - 21:30, 2023-10-25 19:00 - 21:30 | Indiana State Museum, 350 W. Washington, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
Help Bring Twilight Tales to the Indiana State Museum!
Do you have an inner sasquatch? Now’s your chance to unleash the beast! During select nights this month, a volunteer is needed to play Bigfoot, and another is needed to help check in guests.
There are 2 versions of Twilight Tales this year:

Twilight Tales: Strange Encounters Join us for a night of fun, mystery and intrigue. Experience the museum in dim lighting – using only a flashlight to guide your way! Discover otherworldly creatures and strange objects hidden within the darkness. Search the nooks and crannies of the gallery spaces for creatures from beyond!
Twilight Tales: Beyond the Grave: Experience the museum by flashlight as you discover our creepiest and oddest artifacts! As you wander through the galleries, your guide will share the intriguing folklore, myths and stories of objects from beyond the grave. This program is for ages 18+.

>>>> Registration is Required to Participate <<<<

Volunteer Details:

Strange Encounters & Beyond the Grave 18+
Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites650 W. Washington St.Indianapolis, IN, Zip(317) 232-1637http://www.indianamuseum.org/
Two volunteers are needed.
Positions include:

Check-in Table: Assist in checking in visitors using a roster. Assist with escorting late attendees to the tour group if needed. Pass out flashlights and materials.
Portraying Bigfoot:

In Strange Encounters, Bigfoot will be a culprit in a museum mystery. We need someone to dress in costume and portray a silent Bigfoot.
In Beyond the Grave, Bigfoot is a jump scare. You will dress in our Bigfoot costume and jump out to scare our visitors, with a potential yell/scream. Ambient noises may be available.

Dates and Times:

Wednesday, Oct 18
Friday, Oct 20
Wednesday, Oct 25
Tuesday, Oct 31
7pm – 9:30pm

Volunteer sign-up or for additional questions:

Contact Ms. Charlie ShockConcierge and Volunteer ManagerIndiana State Museum and Historic Sitescshock@indianamuseum.org317-233-9911

Monopoly Tournament at the Edna Martin Christian Center
2023-10-21 08:30 - 16:00 | Edna Martin Christian Center, 2605 E. 25th St., Indianapolis, IN, 46218, United States
Be the Banker! And support the work of the Edna Martin Christian Center, a social service agency offering a variety of services and support to the near north-east side of Indianapolis.
The Edna Martin Christian Center will be hosting an official, sanctioned MONOPOLY tournament on Saturday, October 21st, 2023. There will be two preliminary, 75-minute rounds. 16 players will advance to the 75-minute semi-final round, with 4 finalists advancing to the final championship round.
>>>> Registration is Required to Participate <<<<

Volunteer Details:

Monopoly Tornament
Edna Martin Christian Center2605 E. 25th St.Indianapolis, Indiana 46218(317) 637-3776https://ednamartincc.org

Date(s) and Times:

Saturday October 21st
8:30am – 4pm

Volunteer sign-up and training:

Contact Dale Crabtree at:

317-637-3776 ext. 310, or
dcrabtree@ednamartincc.org

Click here to learn about being a Volunteer Banker.

Volunteer benefits:

a t-shirt (to be worn at the event)
a gift card
lunch and snacks
a chance at door prizes.

Contact Dale Crabtree at 317-637-3776 ext. 310, or dcrabtree@ednamartincc.org for more info.

Million Meals Marathon at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
2023-10-26 05:00 - 20:00 | Gainbridge Fieldhouse – Indianapolis, IN, 125 S Pennsylvania St., IN, United States
Become a hunger fighting champion today. Join the one-day Million Meal Marathon. Each fall, thousands of Hoosiers come together to pack meals for our fellow Hoosiers who need a helping hand.
All meals packed at the Million Meal Marathon benefit hungry Hoosiers and are delivered to food pantries throughout Indiana. We need YOU to make the Million Meal Marathon a success!
There is a cost to help pack meals, but there are also free volunteer opportunites.
>>>> Registration is Required to Participate <<<<

Volunteer Details:

Million Meal Marathon
Gainbridge Fieldhouse125 S. Pennsylvania StIndianapolis, IN, 46204(317) 917-2500https://www.gainbridgefieldhouse.com/
Packing Registration $35 (other positions free)
Many volunteers are needed
Positions include:

Meal Packer,
Pre-Event Set-Up,
Greeter,
Helping Hand,
… and more.

Dates and Times:

Prep: Monday, October 23 (6 – 8 PM)
Prep: Tuesday, October 24 (6 – 8 PM)
Marathon: Thursday, October 26 (5am- 8pm)

Volunteer sign-up and training:

Prep (October 23 & 24):givebutter.com/4XopwX
Shifts at the Million Meal Marathon: givebutter.com/gP6TMq

Monumental Marathon Downtown
2023-10-26 10:30 - 2023-10-28 19:30, 2023-10-27 09:30 - 21:30, 2023-10-28 05:00 - 17:30 | Indiana State Capitol, 200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
Join Beyond Monumental to bring the 16th year of this marathon to Indianapolis and to runners from around the world. Our city will once again host one of the 15 largest marathons in the US. Along with a half marathon and 5k, this run starts and finishes in downtown Indianapolis.
>>>> Registration is Required to Participate <<<<

Event Details:

Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
Indiana State Capitol
200 W Washington St
Indianapolis, IN, 46201
(317) 233-5393
https://www.in.gov/idoa/statehouse/
Many volunteers are needed.
Positions include:

Volunteer Check-in,
Elite Athlete, VIP Experience, and Legacy Runner Support,
Packet Pickup,
Gear Check,
Post Race Celebration,
… and many more!

Dates and Times:

Thursday, October 26th (Health Expo) Shifts: 10:30am – 7:15pm
Friday, October 27th (Health Expo) Shifts: 9:45am – 9:15pm
Saturday, October 28th (Race Day) Shifts: 5:00am – 5:30pm

Volunteer sign-up and training:

Sign up here: https://beyondmonumental.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/

Volunteer benefits:

Free parking – dependent on shift location. Info to be sent to volunteers ahead of event.
Event volunteer shirt and possible other swag items
Meal and/or snacks available depending on shift

Parking instruction:

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[additional instructions if needed?]

Additional questions?

Volunteers are essential to the success of every great event. Our volunteers are vital and contribute significantly to hosting a safe, organized, and fun race experience for participants and spectators. Youth groups – such as sports teams, musical groups, scout troops, and more – and non-profit organizations may qualify to receive a donation for their support. We have a number of roles that are ideal for groups – reach out to us at volunteer@beyondmonumental.org to learn more!

Crossroads Air Show
2023-10-28 08:00 - 2023-10-29 20:00 | Indianapolis Regional Airport, 3867 N Aviation Way, Greenfield, IN, 46140, United States
Let’s help the Crossroads Air Show be a spectacular success! This two-day, world-class aviation event will feature the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, the finest precision military jet demonstration team. The feature performance will be supported by a lineup of top aviation performers.
The Crossroads Air Show will not only be a top-tier aviation event but it will also provide invaluable support to Crossroads of America and other prominent youth-serving organizations in the region, including the Riley Children’s Foundation and Catch the Stars Foundation.
>>>> An Approved Application is Required to Participate <<<<

Volunteer Details:

Indianapolis Regional Airport3867 N Aviation WayGreenfield, IN 46140
Hundreds of volunteers are needed
Open positions include:

Parking
Screening
Beer Garden
Trash Collection
Guest Services
Kid Action Area
…and more

Dates:

Monday – 8/7 (7pm Meeting at Camp Belzer)
Monday – 9/11 (7pm Meeting at Camp Belzer)
Monday – 10/2 (7pm Meeting at Camp Belzer)
Monday – 10/23 (Setup)
Tuesday – 10/24 (Setup)
Wednesday – 10/25 (Setup)
Thursday – 10/26 (Setup)
Friday – 10/27 (Setup)
Saturday – 10/28 (Show Day)
Sunday – 10/29 (Show Day)
Monday – 10/30 (Tear Down)
Tuesday – 10/31 (Tear Down)

Volunteer sign-up and training:

Sign up on the Volunteer Page
All applications require Chairperson approval.

Volunteer benefits:

Free entry to event/show
[Free parking ($150 value)?]
Volunteer Swag
Meals

For additional questions, contact info@crossroadsairshow.com
President Michele Pitts introduces Rob Tankersly’s presentation on how to volunteer for the air show.

GiGi's CosPlaya's Ball
2023-10-28 18:00 - 22:00 | Municipal Gardens Family Center, 1831 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis, 46222, United States
Volunteer at GiGi’s CosPlaya’s Ball to help raise awareness and funds for mental health while having fun!
Presented by Minority Recovery Collective, Inc., this family friendly event was created to celebrate Fall & Spooky Season in a safe way. Costumes strongly encouraged.
Minority Recovery Collective Inc. (MRCI, “mercy”) provides mental health education and recovery support resources for youth and young adults who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color and other Minority groups overcoming addiction, mental health challenges and chronic stress / trauma.
>>>> Registration is Required to Participate <<<<

Volunteer Details:

GiGi’s CosPlaya’s Ball
Municipal Gardens Family Center
1831 Lafayette Rd
Indianapolis, IN, 46222
(317) 327-7190/a>
http://funfinder.indy.gov/#/details/60
Several volunteers are needed.

Date and Times:

Saturday October 28th
6pm – 10pm

Volunteer sign-up:

Register here.

Contact Tasha <ncheatham@wearemrci.org> for additional questions.

FFA Convention & Expo at the Convention Center
2023-10-29 08:00 - 2023-11-04 17:00 | Indiana Convention Center// Downtown Indianapolis, 200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
96th Annual FFA Convention & Expo – Oct. 29th – Nov. 4th, 2023. Indianapolis Convention Center Downtown Indianapolis
Help the Future Farmers of America have a successful National Convention & Expo at the Indianapolis Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium Oct. 29th – Nov. 4, 2023
More than 40,000 high achievers and future leaders will converge in downtown Indianapolis for the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo. The National FFA Convention & Expo is an event that symbolizes the organization’s gold standards of excellence: premier leadership, personal growth, and career success. FFA members come together to share experiences, compete for awards and, most importantly, learn and lead through unique activities such as career success and leadership seminars, educational tours and interactive, motivational speeches.
Volunteer Registration is NOW OPEN!
>>> Registration is Required to Participate <<<<
Event & Volunteer Details:

Indianapolis Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN Volunteers enter on Maryland Street.
Over 400 volunteer shifts need support
General greeters,
Hosts on tour trips in and around the city
Hotel & Airport greeters
Registration Support
Set up services

Date:

Oct. 29th,30, 31, Nov. 1,2,3,4, 2023
A variety of service times

Volunteer sign-up and training:

SIGN UP: https://96thffavols.my-trs.com/

Step 1: Already have an Account- Click- Login
New: Click on Register
Step 2: Click on “View Schedule Box” for 96th Nat. FFA Convention & Expo October 29th – Nov. 4th,
Step 3: Select at least One Volunteer Event and One Volunteer Packet Pick Up Date for the minimum service. You can always add additional events to your Schedule
Step 4: Click on “Next” to Confirm Volunteer Schedule

Volunteer benefits:

Free Parking
Volunteer Event Long Sleeve Shirt
Volunteer Lounge with sandwiches, snacks & water

Volunteer Requirements:

Background check required
Volunteer Shirt received with packet
Must attend Training with packet pickup

Contact Holly Nahre: holly@maribethsmith.com for more information
Learn more about FFA Visit: www.ffa.org
