Run 317: Broad Ripple 5K
2026-07-09 | IN
Run 317: Broad Ripple 5K, Thur July 9th 5-8:30pm to benefit Junior League of Indianapolis
Water Station and Course Marshals Needed. This race is one of the most anticipated events of the summer, and we can’t pull it off without you. From handing out water, supporting the participants and directing them not he route, to being a part of the finish celebration there is something for everyone.
This event benefits Junior League of Indianapolis and their mission. The Junior League of Indianapolis is an organization of women committed to advancing women’s leadership for meaningful community impact.
https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/IN/Indianapolis/RUN317BroadRipple
Volunteer with friends! Speak up if you are interested in participating.

Run(317) with Junior League of Indianapolis
2026-07-09 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | BROAD RIPPLE VILLAGE, 800 Broad Ripple Ave., Indianapolis, IN, 46220, United States
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.
There are two ways to participate:
• Run with Team “JLI & Friends”
• Volunteer to help support the event and the Junior League’s community initiatives
Whether 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.

IU Health Momentum Indy
2026-07-10 - 2026-07-11 | IN
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!
Volunteers 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!
Help sustain the Indianapolis Ambassadors by signing up for select shifts.
Through 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.
Volunteer Positions

Event set-up
Event tear-down
Course Marshaling
Kids Zone
Kids Races
Beautification

Registration Link
Enter “Indy Ambassadors” when you sign up! 👈
https://www.momentumindy.org/volunteer
Volunteer Benefits

Event T-shirt
Meal or Snacks
Free Parking for the Event

Parking Instructions
https://www.momentumindy.org/parking

Summer Showdown Swimming Competition at IU Natatorium
2026-07-10 - 2026-07-12 | IU Natatorium – Indianapolis, 901 West New York Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
Indy Ambassadors: Join Team Indy at the Nat for July’s Summer Showdown
The inaugural 2026 Summer Showdown at the Nat is coming to the IU Natatorium from Friday through Sunday, July 10-12. This patriotic celebration of fast swimming and fun is being co-hosted by the IU Natatorium and Lawrence Swim Team. The Summer Showdown is a 3-day, prelims & finals competition with an afternoon timed finals session for athletes ages 12 & Under.
The Indy Ambassadors are invited to join our talented and fun Volunteer Team as we continue the celebration of our Nation’s 250th Birthday together at the Nat. Sign up now to secure your favorite volunteer spots: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA9AC2CA1FF2-64525008-summer
All volunteers will receive complimentary meals and parking during their shifts. Volunteers should be a minimum of 21 years of age except for timers who should be at least 13 years of age.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Sincerely,
The Local Organizing Committee
2026 Summer Showdown at the Nat

Back on My Feet
2026-07-10 05:30 - 06:30, 2026-07-13 05:30 - 06:30, 2026-07-15 05:30 - 06:30, 2026-07-17 05:30 - 06:30, 2026-07-20 05:30 - 06:30, 2026-07-22 05:30 - 06:30, 2026-07-24 05:30 - 06:30, 2026-07-27 05:30 - 06:30 and 6 more dates | Various locations: Downtown, Fountain Square, Mapleton-Fall Creek
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.
This 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).
If you’d like to learn more or get involved, contact Emily Garvin at 463‑280‑1182 or emily.garvin@backonmyfeet.org.

Indianapolis Opera: Lobster Palooza!
2026-07-11 18:00 - 22:00 | 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 16th 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! 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.
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/lobsterpalooza2026 for more event specific information.

Volunteer Details:

The Basile Opera Center
4011 N. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205
(right in the heart of the historic Meridian Kessler Neighborhood)

SHIFT/JOB DETAILS:

Greeters/Appetizer Passers/ Clean-Up During Cocktail Hour -  We need 6-8 people for this job. Shift time is 4-6pm.
Dinner 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.
Clean-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

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 khaki or black pants and comfortable shoes, (no open-toe shoes).  Aprons will be provided.

Volunteer Benefits:

A complementary meal (NOT lobster) is provided.
Volunteers receive a volunteer T-shift.
Appreciation from the arts community.

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

Indy Dance Festival
2026-07-18 - 2026-07-19 | The Tobias Theater at Newfields, 4000 N Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, 46208, United States
July 18th-19th in the Tobias Theater at Newfields
Info Table, Ushers, Audience Check-in Volunteers Needed.
Celebrate ALL that Indy dance is. Join us for masterclasses, panel discussions, social events & two fantastic evening performances. VOLUNTEERS WILL RECEIVE A FREE T-SHIRT, AND GET TO SEE THE SHOW FOR FREE
Register today!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B45ADA723ABFCC16-64095641-2026#/
Volunteer with friends! Speak up if you are interested in participating.

Harvest Under the Lights: Supporting Fresh Food Access for Neighbors in Need
2026-07-18 17:30 - 21:30 | Helpings of Hope, 8600 N. College Ave., Indianapolis, IN, 46240, United States
Harvest Under the Lights
Join us for an unforgettable evening on the farm featuring a chef-curated seasonal dinner showcasing vegetables grown at Helpings of Hope Farms, along with live music, storytelling, farm tours, and community connection under the Edison lights.
Gather around the table to enjoy fresh, locally grown ingredients, meaningful conversation, and a shared commitment to helping expand fresh food access for neighbors in need.
Guests will experience an immersive farm-to-table evening celebrating nourishment, community, and the power of local food to bring people together.
We will need volunteers for setup on July 17th. We need help with walking guests out to the farm and hosting duties. We will need help with event tear down and clean up.
Volunteer Registration: https://helpingsofhopeindy.org/volunteer/

Heartland Film: Indy Shorts Festival
2026-07-21 - 2026-07-26 | 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.
The 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!
Heartland Film couldn’t do this without some incredible volunteers! Sign up to be a Heartland Film volunteer today!
Volunteer Benefits:

Earn up to 10 FREE tickets to Indy Shorts! 1 free ticket for every 2 hours of shift time worked. Tickets can be used for in-person and virtual film screenings

Please note: if you sign up for a shift, you will be required to attend one of our two virtual volunteer orientations for the festival. You can choose between July 11 at 10 am or July 13 at 6 pm. After signing up for your shifts, respond to this form with your choice of orientation date, and I’ll get a calendar invite over to you in the coming days!
Sign up today at https://heartlandfilm.org/volunteer. If you’ve forgotten your login, please email sopsahl@heartlandfilm.org for assistance.

Sniffin' Snout Walkabout
2026-07-23 17:30 - 20:00 | FACE Low-Cost Animal Clinic, 1505 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46201-1038, United States
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.
We are looking for volunteers to assist with staffing the multiple activations at participating businesses in the Windsor Park neighborhood along the event route.
Volunteers 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.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Aaron at aaronk@faceanimalclinic.org
Event details: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/facelow-costanimalclinic/event/ssw26/

Holy Cross Wine & Cheese Festival
2026-07-25 16:00 - 21:00 | Holy Cross Esplanade (Sturm & State), The Sturm Avenue Esplanade, 435 Sturm Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46201, United States
Many Volunteers Needed.
The 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.
As 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!
Volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4CAEAF28AAFAC61-62555219-2026#/

SOLD OUT - Indy Shorts in the Garden @ Newfields
2026-07-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Newfields, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, 46208, United States
IA Meetup: Indy Shorts in the Garden at Newfields
Join Indy Ambassadors for a summer evening of film, friends, and fresh air at Indy Shorts in the Garden! We’ll gather at Newfields to enjoy a selection of award-winning short films from the Academy Award®-qualifying Indy Shorts Film Festival, all under the stars. (Heartland Film)
Bring a blanket or lawn chair, pack your favorite snacks and non-alcoholic drinks (or purchase concessions on-site), and settle in for a unique outdoor movie experience. Gates open at 7:00 PM with the films beginning shortly after.
Purchase your ticket here: Indy Shorts in the Garden Tickets
Once you’ve purchased your ticket, be sure to RSVP with IA on MeetUp so we know to save you a spot with the group. We can’t wait to spend a beautiful summer night with you!

Social: Decades "The Story of America in Song" ($0)
2026-07-31 19:00 - 21:00 | McGowan Hall, 1305 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
🎤 IA Social: Decades “The Story of America in Song” ($0), Fri July 31st 7-9pm, McGowan Hall
Complementary tickets are offered to all Indianapolis Ambassadors during opening weekend.
Back by popular demand for America’s 250th Anniversary, the most popular show in Claude McNeal Productions’ history, Decades, takes the audience on a nostalgic trip through musical Americana. A smash hit for two seasons off-Broadway, the show has toured all across the country over the past 50 years. Through a collage of popular songs, dance, and fast-paced images, Decades touches certain times and emotions in American history over the past 175 years.
An IA social is being held on Friday, July 31st at 7pm, but complementary tickets are also available for the shows held on Saturday, Aug 1st at 7pm, and Sunday, Aug 2nd at 2:30pm. Snack food and drinks are available for purchase.
To reserve your tickets email Jeff Owen – jowen@claudemcnealproductions.com, and let him know which performance you’d like to come to, and if it’s one or two people under your name. Each person can bring a guest, so that’s 2 free tickets per Indy Ambassador member. The show runs two weekends, we want Ambassadors who attend the first weekend to help “spread the word” for the second weekend ($20-$30).
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IndyFringe Festival: Volunteer Orientation
2026-08-01 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-03 18:00 - 20:00 | IF Theatre, 719 E. St. Clair Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
All festival volunteers are asked to attend this orientation.
During the Festival, you can expect to see shift options that are mostly 3 to 4 hours in length. Monday through Friday, all shifts will be in the evening, and Saturday and Sunday you’ll find shifts starting in the late morning and running through the day. The roles to be filled are primarily Usher/Box Office and Bartender
The IndyFringe Theatre Festival will be held August 13 thru 23rd in the Mass Ave Cultural District
The IndyFringe Theatre Festival is an 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.
Volunteer Registration
https://www.givepulse.com/event/895572-2026-indyfringe-festival-volunteer-orientation
Volunteer with friends! Leave a comment if you are interested in participating.
On February 4th, 2026, Communications Director Angel Akinleye interviewed IF Theatre Board member, Mike Javorsky

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IA General Meeting & Volunteer Education at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
2026-08-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, 4750 West 16th Street, Indianapolis, 46222, United States
All are invited to the monthly General Meeting of the Indianapolis Ambassadors!
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is one of the oldest and most revered motorsports facilities in the world. Since its construction in 1909, this famous 2.5-mile racetrack has become a National Historic Landmark and a legend in the world of auto racing.
At the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, our mission is to celebrate and preserve the history behind the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indianapolis 500. Come learn how volunteers can contribute at this incredible attraction.
Afterward, the group is invited to join up for refreshments at our ‘Out After’ at Dawson’s on Main
BTW … easy parking. Just come in Gate 2 and straight ahead.

Special Olympics Indiana: Plane Pull Challenge
2026-08-08 08:00 - 15:00 | Hendricks County Fairgrounds, 900 E Main St, Danville, 46122, United States
✈️ Special Olympics Indiana: Plane Pull Challenge, Sat Aug 8th 8a-3p, FedEx Express
General Volunteers and Awards Crew Members Needed.
Giddy up and join us for a spectacular show as we celebrate the grace, determination, and sheer horsepower of our Special Olympics equestrian athletes! Witness their incredible skills and dedication as they compete in a range of events showcasing their hard work and passion for the beautiful sport.
Details and Volunteer Registration
https://soindiana.org/event/plane-pull-challenge/
