Back on My Feet
2026-09-28 05:30 - 06:30, 2026-09-30 05:30 - 06:30, 2026-10-02 05:30 - 06:30, 2026-10-05 05:30 - 06:30, 2026-10-07 05:30 - 06:30, 2026-10-09 05:30 - 06:30, 2026-10-12 05:30 - 06:30, 2026-10-14 05:30 - 06:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) and 19 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.

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

Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest
2026-10-03 08:00 - 20:30 | Indiana Humanities, 1500 N Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest is a free one-day, all-ages literary festival that engages our central Indiana community in enjoying words, books, and ideas, and connecting with their creators. We bring together experienced poets, authors, journalists, spoken-word artists, and other creatives to engage attendees with writing workshops, panels, meet-and-greets, performances, and more. New this year as part of the festival is a local author fair, held in partnership with the Indianapolis Public Library, to be held on the campus of Herron High School.
Volunteers are needed for:

Check-in / registration
Wayfinding
Storytime assistance
Room assistance
Writing workshop assistance
Set-up
Tear-down

Volunteer Registration:
https://indianahumanities.wufoo.com/forms/q13u8w2z1o0qva6/

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.
