Sniffin' Snout Walkabout
2026-07-23 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 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#/

July Social - 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!

Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Race Away From Domestic Violence
2026-08-15 07:30 - 11:00 | Michael A Carrol Stadium, Indianapolis, IN, United States
Volunteers Needed for Parking Direction, Course Marshaling, and more.
Join us, rain or shine, at the IU Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis for the annual Race Away From Domestic Violence, a 5K (3.1 mile) event to benefit the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
Race Registration
https://icadvinc.org/events-calendar/race-away-5k
Volunteer Registration
https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/IN/Indianapolis/RaceAwayFromDomesticViolence
If you want to register or are registered to volunteer and have questions about day-of logistics, please email eyoung@icadvinc.org.

IA General Meeting & Volunteer Education at Heartland Film
2026-09-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Heartland Film, 8950 Otis Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46216, United States
All are invited monthly General Meeting of the Indianapolis Ambassadors.
Heartland Film is a nonprofit arts organization founded in 1991 with the mission to inspire filmmakers and audiences through the transformative power of film. Over the years, they have presented millions in cash prize – the largest total amount awarded by any film festival in North America – presented 200+ studio films with the Truly Moving Picture Award, and showcased more than 2,000 feature and short films, including 10 Oscar®-winning shorts.
Come learn how volunteers can get involved with the upcoming ‘Heartland Film Festival’.
>>>> Register now to be a volunteer with Heartland Film. <<<<
Afterwards the group goes out for a short social at TBA.

Gus Macker basketball tournament benefiting IU cancer research
2026-10-02 - 2026-10-04 | Pacers Athletic Center, 200 East 186th Street, Westfield, IN, 46074, United States
In Indiana, basketball brings us together. This time, it helps beat cancer.
The IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center is teaming up with Gus Macker to launch a brand-new community tradition: a 3-on-3 basketball tournament benefiting cancer research at IU.
On Oct. 3-4, join survivors, supporters, researchers, clinicians, staff, and basketball fans from across the Midwest at the Pacers Athletic Center in Westfield, Ind., to turn teamwork into breakthroughs against cancer.
From the lab to the clinic to the court, we are changing the game against cancer every day. Now, we’re inviting the community to join us in a whole new way — with sneakers on the gym floor, fans in the stands, and a shared commitment to advancing lifechanging research.
Whether you form a team, fundraise with friends, volunteer, sponsor the event, or cheer from the sidelines, every play helps fuel the future of cancer research at IU.
Let’s show the state that when it comes to beating cancer, IU has the best home-court advantage in the world.
Volunteer: It takes more than players to make this tournament a success; it takes a courtside crew of volunteers. From setup to registration to scorekeeping, more than 100 volunteers will bring this exciting new IU tradition to life. Volunteers must be 18+ and will receive a complimentary shirt. Shifts range from 4-6 hours.
Volunteer Registration: https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e4ImVF02Lp080Ky

Carmel Christkindlmarkt 2026
2026-11-21 - 2026-12-24 | Carmel Christkindlmarkt, 10 Carter Green, Carmel, 46032, United States
Weds-Suns thru Dec. 24th
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 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!
>>>> Registration is Required to Participate <<<<

Volunteer Details:

Carmel Christkindlmarkt
10 Carter Green
Indianapolis, IN, 46032
(317) 559-6608
https://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 23rd 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.

Arthritis Foundation: Jingle Bell Run 2026
2026-12-05 | Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, Indiana, 46038
Sat, Dec 5th 6:30am to 11am at Conner Prairie
Volunteers Needed for Packet Pickup, Setup, Water Station, Craft Table and Much More
Join 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!
Arthritis 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.
This is how progress happens: Not quietly. Not alone. But together — through movement, purpose and celebration. Make Jingle Bell Run your new holiday tradition.
Volunteer Here: https://volunteering.arthritis.org/?nd=p_vms_registration_view&registration_type_id=78
