The 500 Festival, a not-for-profit community organization, was created in 1957 to organize civic events celebrating the greatest race in the world. Over the past 60+ years, the 500 Festival has grown to become one of the largest festivals in the nation. Each year, 500,000 Hoosiers and visitors participated in festival activities throughout the month of May. Whether they were athletes running the Mini-Marathon, fourth-grade students participating in the Education Program, families enjoying the state’s largest festival for kids, or spectators being dazzled by one of the nation’s premier parades, they were there, celebrating the legacy.
No other singular sporting event in the world has a legacy like the Indianapolis 500. No other event has shaped and defined a city and state and its people like the Indianapolis 500.
As a nonprofit organization, the 500 Festival depends on the commitment of thousands of volunteers to guarantee that our annual events and initiatives enhance the lives of over half a million individuals. United by the Hoosier spirit, our volunteers collaborate to shape a vibrant and meaningful community-driven journey leading up to the Indianapolis 500. The 500 Festival deeply appreciates the dedication and passion of our volunteers year after year.
500 Festival Volunteers are a testament to the power of community and shared dedication. Each year, we rely on an extensive team of passionate volunteers who selflessly contribute their time and energy to ensure that our events and programs bring joy and enrichment to the lives of more than half a million individuals. In true Hoosier spirit, our volunteers come together to shape a dynamic and impactful journey leading up to the iconic Indianapolis 500. We are deeply grateful for the unwavering commitment and enthusiasm that our volunteers bring to this collective effort.
What if you could help over 1,600 children and adults in one year and have a ton of fun while doing it? When you join our herd of volunteers, you can do just that! Learn more on our website at https://agaperiding.org/volunteer/ There are still spots available in our February Volunteer Orientation sessions! What are you waiting for?! Multiple regular, weekly, volunteer opportunities that offer many different experiences. Consider joining Agape in their mission, and become a volunteer today! No experience necessary, just a heart to serve and the willingness to learn.
AGAPE NORTH
24970 Mt. Pleasant Road
Cicero, IN 46034
(317) 773-7433
AGAPE EAST
531 W. 100 S.
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 477-2276
The Indiana Region serves 6.9 million people across 104 counties in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Illinois. The American Red Cross has been serving the people of Indiana for more than 100 years. Translate your care and concern for people down the street, across the country and around the world through our humanitarian work.
Mission
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Vision
The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that:
The Red Cross helps individuals, families, and communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. From home fires to tornadoes to floods, the Red Cross is there to provide hope and help.
Our Facilities department utilizes volunteers in a variety of roles, from groups who assist with vehicle cleaning to individuals who help with front desk service or fix-it projects around the building.
Volunteer with our Health and Safety department to be an integral part of teaching lifesaving skills. Volunteers are needed to present information on available classes to interested groups, teach CPR and First Aid, assist with class logistics and help out with administrative work in the office.
Volunteer with our Service to the Armed Forces department to support military members and their families. Volunteers are needed to assist with outreach (such as briefing on Red Cross services at pre-deployment events or sorting and delivering holiday cards for active and veteran military members) and to help in a variety of capacities at VA hospitals.
All departments at the Red Cross utilize volunteers. Professionals in the fields of Photography, Accounting, IT, and other specialized areas can contribute their talents to the Red Cross by finding the right opportunity!
ArtMix is an Indianapolis-based not-for-profit organization that works to transform the lives of people with and without disabilities through the creation of art. With six core programs and additional special projects, ArtMix serves more than 7,000 people annually.
Contact Sarah Jane Bryant, our Outreach and Events Manager, at sbryant@artmixindiana.org
Best Buddies Indiana is a dynamic non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
They offer several key programs:
They also host various events, such as Best Buddies Night at Victory Field on August 3, 2024, and the Champion of the Year event on November 9, 2024.
Volunteer with Best Buddies and help us end the social, physical, and economic isolation of 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana (BBBSCI) serves 1,100+ youth annually through mentoring relationships. We believe that inherent in every young person is the potential to thrive, and we partner with parents/caregivers, volunteers, schools, and the donors in our community to help you achieve:
BBBSCI is committed to ongoing learning and growth in the space of justice, equity, diversity, & inclusion (JEDI). Together, we affirm that every person should have the opportunity to reach their full, inherent potential in an environment where everybody feels respected and valued.
A “Big” is a caring individual, aged 19 years or older (no cut off on age), who is interested in being a part of a child’s life at least 4-6 hours per month which is 2+ hangouts per month, for a minimum of one year.
A “Big” is simply another positive, supportive adult outside of the child’s home that the child can spend time with, explore new things, and work towards goals together.
The Prism Project at The Center for Performing Arts is a performing arts program developed by Ball State University and designed to be physically, developmentally and cognitively appropriate for youth with disabilities. The program is a four-week camp culminating in a final performance. In 2024, this performance will take place Sunday, June 23, in the Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts.
2024 event listing, https://thecenterpresents.org/tickets-events/events/2324/center-education/prism-project-camp/
We are looking for volunteers to serve as “Buddies” during the camp. See this volunteer flyer.
Here is a short video that was shot by The Center for Performing Arts where they describe the program.
Here is another short video that was shot by Ball State University as additional information.
outreach@TheCenterPresents.org
Michele Feld of the Indianapolis Ambassadors interviews Kelly Fischer. Learn about volunteering with the Prism Project.
The Center for Performing Arts is a nonprofit organization responsible for the operation and programming of a multidisciplinary performing arts campus in Carmel, IN. The facilities include the Palladium, the Tarkington and the Studio Theater.
In an era of declining resources for arts education, The Center for Performing Arts with their Ushers provides a welcoming environment where the public can engage in real time with live performing arts experiences. They along with the Center bring the world to Indiana in ways that build community, inspire creativity, and ultimately enrich and transform lives and provide the inspiration for youth to pursue the arts.
Want to make friends while supporting the arts and serving your community? Join our volunteer team at the Center for the Performing Arts!
The National Bank of Indianapolis Usher Corps is the heart of our organization, and these volunteers do more than show people to their seats.
Other roles may include:
Fill out the application at: thecenterpresents.org/about/volunteer-at-the-center/
Usher orientations are held every 2-3 months pending demand and venue availability
Contact Krista Layfield Front of House Manager
Conner Prairie is a unique historic place that inspires curiosity and fosters learning by providing engaging and individualized experiences for everyone. Their vision is to expand the boundaries of our historical and natural resources by exploring, celebrating, and improving the human experience. Through a heart for the past, a head for the present, and an eye to the future, our doors are always open to a diversity of voices and limitless experiences.
Our adult volunteers are key to Conner Prairie’s overall guest experience. They serve as ambassadors throughout the year. Through the efforts of our dedicated and passionate volunteers, guests are able to Step Into the Story of Indiana’s past, present, and future at our unique museum where history, art, science, and nature come to life.
Conner Prairie has a wide range of volunteering opportunities working directly with guests or behind the scenes. There are more than 90 different ways to connect your passion and skills to our mission. We truly have something for everyone. Come share your talents, learn some new ones, make friends, and have fun as you Step Into your own Story as an adult volunteer at Conner Prairie.
https://www.connerprairie.org/support/get-involved/adult-volunteer/
Complete the volunteer application at https://www.connerprairie.org/support/get-involved/adult-volunteer/
Damar Services tries to build better futures for children and adults facing life’s greatest developmental and behavioral challenges. They offer a full range of services for children, adolescents, and adults with developmental, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities: residential and community-based treatment, autism services, education, outpatient behavioral health, and more. Their mission to provide life-changing treatment and support. Over the decades, they helped move thousands of deserving children and adults from vulnerability and crisis to stability and independence.
They pride themselves on serving every client and family through our dynamic and innovative network of services and resources. And they provide that service nonstop – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year – with love and passion. The kind of genuine, heartfelt care that makes hope, happiness and, success possible.
Group Volunteers
Groups of 10-25 volunteers tend to be the best fit for custom projects. Smaller groups work perfectly for leading activities in the Damar Village Center or for assisting with a special event.
Potential Projects for Groups
Please email sydneysc@damar.org for more information.
Volunteering needs: sydneysc@damar.org
The Eiteljorg houses an extensive collection of visual arts by indigenous peoples of the Americas, as well as Western art. The museum offers a fascinating exploration of Native American history, culture, and the American West through its diverse collection of art and cultural objects.
Volunteers become part of the Eiteljorg team and help enhance programs, events, and exhibitions. When you become a volunteer, you can expect to meet visitors from all over.
Do you love dogs (or, cats)? You’d love FIDO!
FIDO – Friends of Indianapolis Dogs Outside – is a non-profit, animal advocacy organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of outside dogs! It focuses services on dogs kept continuously chained or penned. Their programs have evolved over the years to also fill other animal welfare gaps in Indy community. FIDO partners with Indianapolis residents to find alternatives to continuous chaining as a method of dog containment while promoting the Indianapolis Dog Care & Treatment ordinances. One of their goals is to make it easier and more convenient for owners to bring their dogs inside the home to be part of the family.
FIDO volunteers work together in a variety of ways to directly improve the lives of dogs (and cats) in our community. Roles range from driving down alleys to find dogs in need, to mixing food for our pet food pantry, to helping fundraise.
FIDO volunteers work together in a variety of ways to directly improve the lives of dogs (and cats) in our community. Roles range from performing home visits, to prepping dog and cat food for our pet food pantry, to helping fundraise. A list of all the ways you can help is included below. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the New Volunteer Registration Form. If you would like to learn more or have questions, please contact our volunteer coordinator at afite@fidoindy.org.
Volunteer coordinator – afite@fidoindy.org
Volunteers help us carry out our mission to support Indiana children and families. Each year, volunteers contribute more than 8,000 hours of service to Firefly Children and Family Alliance. And we’re always looking for additional volunteers. Whether you live in the Indianapolis area or another central Indiana community, we want your support. We have volunteer opportunities for individuals, groups, companies, organizations and more.
Volunteers help us carry out our mission to support Indiana children and families. Each year, volunteers contribute more than 8,000 hours of service to Firefly Children and Family Alliance. And we’re always looking for additional volunteers. Whether you live in the Indianapolis area or another central Indiana community, we want your support. We have volunteer opportunities for individuals, groups, companies, organizations and more.
Due to the sensitive nature of our work, our volunteers must meet specific criteria. Our general requirements include the following:
• Volunteers must be 21 years or older
• Volunteers who have ongoing contact with children must complete a background check that includes fingerprinting
• We cannot offer opportunities for court-ordered community service or to individuals with certain convictions
• Volunteer services do not handle internships
Would you like an ongoing volunteer opportunity that will foster relationships and connect with the youth of Hamilton Southeastern Schools? We are seeking dedicated volunteers who are available to assist with 5th grade STEM Activities at the Maker Playground Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Due to the nature of this opportunity, we are asking volunteers to commit to at least one day a week through the end of the school year. Tours will not occur during school breaks. Please do not respond to this opportunity if you are not able to volunteer once a week.
Volunteers will assist with the following activities:
In collaboration with Hamilton Southeastern Schools, the Maker Playground is offering an experiential and project-based curriculum for all 5th grade students. Modeled after the successful and popular Nature First program at Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve, the program features study trips to the Maker Playground, where students are immersed in the workshop and work collaboratively to solve real-world problems.
The goal is to bridge the gap between education and industry, where students can begin thinking about how making as part of building their future career.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Amy Crell via email, or 317-670-9437.
Gleaners Food Bank is the largest food bank in Indiana1. It was established in 1980 and became an affiliate of Feeding America in 1981. The food bank is dedicated to leading the fight against hunger in Indiana. It provides food to hundreds of partner agencies, including soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, and others across the region. Every dollar donated to Gleaners provides three meals for those in need.
Each month, we need around 1,800 volunteers on projects like our drive-thru food pantry, Gleaners 2 Go, and our warehouse. We welcome you to join our incredible crew of volunteers in 2024! You can volunteer as an individual or with your family, or request a time to serve with a group of people.
Annually the Good Samaritan Network has several major Holiday related events which provide nearly 3,000 opportunities for volunteering and serving Hamilton County families during the Holidays!
Nonprofits, like GSN, rely heavily on volunteers. Volunteers are the heart of what we do in order to make our mission reality! Our volunteers ensure food, clothing, and toys are consistently processed for distribution, keep our mobile food sites operating, enter data for Holiday assistance and help ensure families enjoy a meaningful holiday. They are invaluable in sharing the vision and mission of GSN at community events. Join the thousands of volunteers, totaling countless hours who consistently give of their time to make a difference in the lives of countless Hamilton County families!
Please CLICK HERE to learn more and to sign up for an event.
Growing Places Indy is an Indianapolis-based nonprofit cultivating wellness through agriculture & mind-body education. GPI’s mission is to empower people to cultivate individual, family, and community wellness through urban agriculture, access to fresh local food, and mind-body education. GPI is helping to build a sustainable local food system in central Indiana to help Hoosiers eat healthier.
Volunteers are a vital part of the success of GPI. If you enjoy getting your hands dirty, working outdoors, learning new skills while contributing to the community, they welcome you to join. Their volunteers help perform many tasks, including weeding, harvesting crops, seeding, and removing debris. Volunteer workdays are held every month, from April through October. No experience necessary, just a positive attitude and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and dig in!
GPI has Individual and Group Volunteer Opportunities. Please refer to https://www.growingplacesindy.org/volunteer for details.
The Harrison Center is a force for equitable cultural development in Indianapolis and an advocate for community arts, education, and inclusive programming. We are a 65,000-square-foot, three-story historic building located on 16th and Delaware Streets on the near northside of Indianapolis, committed to addressing community problems with cultural solutions: art, music, education, and grassroots activism. We cultivate emerging art patrons by fostering accessible gallery experiences so everyone can participate.
First Fridays are monthly events every first Friday of the Month.
We would love you to help as a gallery attendant, assisting with serving wine (Indiana Servers license required), or greeting guests.
Bloombox is an annual, day-long outdoor festival featuring independent local musicians and visual artists in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.
We would love you to help with event setup, beer sales (Indiana Servers license required), hospitality, or a variety of other needs.
Since 1995 the Hoosier Hikers Council has been building, repairing, and maintaining hiking trails in the state of Indiana. We provide maps and information for hikers and backpackers to assist in the use and enjoyment of Indiana trails.
The work of our organization is sustained by supporters and volunteers who are motivated by the opportunity to give back to the trails they love to hike.
The Hoosier Hikers Council always welcomes new volunteers! We are in need of a large variety of volunteer work, tasks, and skills.
ICAN advocates for independence and opportunity by facilitating partnerships between people and dogs to unleash possibility.
Our accredited service dog training and Indiana placement program provides safety, friendship, and independence for children, veterans, and adults with disabilities and veterans with service-related trauma specific to PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and military sexual trauma.
There are many ways to get involved with ICAN—working hands-on with our service dogs in training or helping with outreach and educational events are just a few.
• Litter Host
• Furlough Volunteer
• Puppy Raising
• Litter Sitters
• Outreach Volunteer
• Special Event Help
The Indiana Historical Society collects and preserves Indiana’s unique stories; brings Hoosiers together in remembering and sharing the past; and inspires a future grounded in our state’s uniting values and principles. IHS is a Smithsonian Affiliate and a member of the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience.
Be a part of the Fun! We value our volunteers and consider them a part of the IHS family. To show our appreciation, your benefits include:
Long-term, short-term and on-call positions are available for volunteers 16 and older, and all abilities and interests are needed.
There is onsite parking available for visitors and volunteers.
Indiana Landmarks is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, supported by members and led by a volunteer board, with a main office in Indianapolis and nine regional offices, staffed by professionals, who help people save and revitalize historic places. Our primary programs include:
Founded in 1960, Indiana Landmarks is proud of our status as the largest statewide preservation organization in the U.S. because it means that people here value historic places and that we are darn good at what we do
There is onsite parking at the Indiana Landmarks Center
The Indiana Repertory Theatre (IRT) is a professional regional theatre located in Indianapolis, Indiana. It began as a genuine repertory theatre with its casts performing in multiple shows at once. Over time, it has evolved into a regional theatre and is now a member of the League of Resident Theatres. The IRT’s standard season typically consists of nine or ten plays on two different stages, with the majority of performances taking place on the OneAmerica Stage. The theatre company has a rich history and has been housed in two different buildings. It was established in 1972 at The Athenaeum and moved to its current location, The Indiana Theatre, in 1980.
The Indiana Theatre is a former Paramount Pictures Publix Theatre built in 1927 and converted from a movie theater for IRT’s use. The IRT offers world-class theatre experiences and aims to build a vital, vibrant, and informed community through the transformational power of live theatre.
See more: https://www.irtlive.com/about/
Ushers welcome guests and assist them in locating their assigned seats. After the performance, ushers will walk through the aisles to collect trash and other discarded items. Other duties like coat check are also needed. Speak to the house manager during your assigned shift to determine where you can provide the most benefit.
To register as a volunteer, provide your name, phone number and email address to House Manager, Jacob Lang at jlang@irtlive.com.
Ticket Office
317.635.5252
Administration Office
317.635.5277
Megan Ebbeskotte
Audience Development Manager
mebbeskotte@irtlive.com
Jacob Lang
House Manager
jlang@irtlive.com
For volunteer positions with Indiana Sports Corp., please register here: https://indianasportscorp.rosterfy.com/login
If there is a position that you are interested in but doesn’t have current availability, please feel free to sign up for the waitlist and the Indiana Sports Corp team will be in touch if positions become available.
The Indiana State Museum is a world-class institution located in White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis. Here, you can explore Indiana’s past, present, and future through unique exhibits, hands-on experiences, and engaging programs. Beyond the museum, the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites system includes 11 more road-trip worthy historic sites across the state. These sites allow you to see the actual places where Hoosiers shared Indiana history. Whether you’re fascinated by abstract art, ancient seas, or natural history, there’s something for everyone to explore at the Indiana State Museum and its historic sites! 🏛️🌟
Help make our public programs a success by engaging visitors with activities on a variety of topics. Program facilitators will run activity stations that are typically geared toward children and family audiences, but of interest to all ages. Weekday, weekend and some evening opportunities.
The mission of Indiana Wish is to grant wishes to Indiana children ages 3 – 18 diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. At Indiana Wish, we create hope amid hardship. Hope can be a powerful force in the health and healing of the children we serve. Research studies have shown that children who have received wishes have less distress, fewer episodes of depression, and reduced anxiety. All of this, in turn, can improve their quality of life, foster hope and resilience, and potentially lead to better health outcomes.
Indiana Wish is an Indiana-focused wish-granting organization. Since 1984, we have granted more than 3,500 wishes to Hoosier children in 88 of Indiana’s 92 counties. Indiana Wish is not affiliated with any other local or national wish-granting organization. Funding for wishes is made possible through the support of individual giving, corporate partnerships, and fundraising events. Working together, we can impact even more Hoosier children and families throughout Indiana.
There are so many ways to volunteer and share in the wonder of a wish. Plan a fundraiser, office support, serve at an event, sendoff families on their wish adventure…and much more. Whether you have one hour, a week or a few hours to give each month, we invite you to become a volunteer and share in the experience of giving.
Carrie Melillo at cmelillo@indianawish.org
The Ambassadors is an all volunteer-run educational and social organization based around volunteering in and around Indianapolis. Through community engagement, we energize volunteers to bring the best out of our city. Volunteers are needed to help us act upon our mission to educate, entertain, and mobilize volunteers.
Indianapolis Animal Care Services’ dedicated team of volunteers come in weekly to care for hundreds of animals. In 2023 alone, volunteers donated over 23,500 hours; but more help is desperately needed. To become a volunteer, first complete the online volunteer application. Once the application has been reviewed, applicants will get an email about how to sign up for orientation. During orientation, new volunteers will learn about all the different ways they can help and next steps!
IACS also offers one-time volunteer opportunities for groups. Please email Volunteer Coordinator lauren.wyatt@indy.gov for more info.
Some examples of volunteer opportunities include:
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (ISO), founded in 1930, is the largest performing arts organization in Indiana. The ISO has made significant contributions to the world of music through its commitment to artistic excellence, innovative music education programs, and collaborative performances.
The mission of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is to inspire, entertain, educate, and challenge through innovative programs and symphonic music performed at the highest artistic level.
Get involved with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra! There are many ways to volunteer with the ISO, such as ticket taking, and concert ushering. All volunteers have great benefits, like a volunteer banquet, free tickets and parking, and other discounts. You can also get involved with Forte, the ISO’s young professionals’ group, or the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association (ISOA) promoting music education. Becoming a member of these groups is easy!
If you know someone who is interested in volunteering with the ISO they can follow the link below to apply. As always, they can also reach out to volunteers@indianapolissymphony.org for further assistance.
https://indianapolis-symphony-orchestra.rosterfy.com/register
The Art Center builds a better, stronger, more vibrant and more united community through art. As a nonprofit, every year we offer hundreds of classes and camps, more than a dozen contemporary art exhibitions in six galleries, an outreach program that takes art into underserved communities, the OneAmerica Broad Ripple Art Fair, and much, much more!
We are a non-profit organization that loves our community and has a mission to bring art to ALL. Volunteers play a vital role in helping us work toward our mission every day.
Indy Juneteenth’s Mission is to “To improve the quality and narrative of life around the black community in Indiana by creating avenues for celebration and economic growth through unique events and programs designed to celebrate freedom, Juneteenth, and other underserved Black American traditions.”
indy Juneteenth Inc. depends on your commitment to Volunteer in order to promote real change on the ground and at our events. If it weren’t for the active participation of countless individuals, Indy Juneteenth Inc. would be far more limited. Check back soon to see how to volunteer at one of our many events.
Indy Pride, Inc. produces events which educate, honor our history, and celebrate the diversity of the Indianapolis Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer community. We exist to unite and serve our members and the LGBTQ+ community of Central Indiana through leadership development, educational programs, and community events which achieve inclusivity, equality, strong community connections, and awareness of LGBTQ+ issues.
The heart and soul of Indy Pride are volunteers.
Since the beginning, Indy Pride has thrived due to the hard work, determination, and passion of it’s volunteers. Since the early 1980’s, Pride has spread across Indiana because of brave, selfless people who came out of the closet and organized so that we can build a strong community.
You can join their legacy and volunteer with Pride! There are multiple opportunities throughout the year and during summer Pride festivities.
Experience the heart of arts and culture in Indianapolis, year-round! The Spotlight Season takes place at the IndyFringe Theatre Complex at 719 E. St. Clair Street and features over 88 performances by 8 different organizations and nearly 15 different genres. Whether you’re a fan of comedy or classics, volunteering is a great way to support the Indianapolis performing arts community and see shows for free!
There is room for everyone to volunteer.
We still need volunteers for:
Volunteer Benefits
Free Shows! By volunteering with IndyFringe you can earn free tickets, so you can experience all the daring, funky, exciting shows that make IndyFringe great!
And since everything’s better with friends, sign-up with a group and spend a day with the Fringe on Massachusetts Avenue.
General volunteer questions can be directed to Volunteer Coordinator, Grace Branam (She/Her)
Bartender Volunteer specific questions can be directed to Bar Manager, Tyler J Crago (He/Him)
We need to fill at least spots for 2 USHERS and 1 BARTENDER for each Spotlight Season production date on our calendar.
All registration is to be done through our Give Pulse account. Click the link below and follow these steps to sign up:
Indy Fringe now has on-site parking in the grassy area next to the Indy Fringe Theatre Complex. All spots are open to the public generally but closed off to Fringe patrons during shows. All spots are paid at a rate of $10 paid straight to Indy Fringe via our box office. Please note: The two spots directly behind the theatre by the dumpster are for admin/staff use only. Any vehicles found parked in those spots without a staff permit will be towed at owner’s expense. Parking downtown can be intimidating. Keep the drama on stage and consider one of these nearby parking options. Art Bank Lot | 811 Massachusetts Avenue – Limited Parking Rates: $5-$10 Bottleworks District Garage and Lot | 824 Massachusetts Avenue Rates: $5-$12 For those needing accessible parking, there is one accessible space in the paid parking spots at Indy Fringe and two spots across the street at the Art Bank. Designated parking will be located in the Play Ground at IndyFringe: 719 E. St. Clair St. The Indianapolis Cultural Trail runs right by the theatre. We have a bike rack in the Play Ground at IndyFringe for your convenience. Don’t have a bike? Try the Indiana Pacer’s Bikeshare with 250 gold bikes in downtown Indy, including 4 stations along Mass Ave. For information on pricing and other locations, visit Indiana Pacer’s Bikeshare. IndyGo Route 11, and Route 21, and Route 38 easily serve the IndyFringe theatres with convenient stops along or near Mass Ave and College Avenue. Single-day fares range from $.85 – $4.00. Plan your trip on IndyGo.
Other Recommended Parking
All spots pay using FlexePark – Check the signs and pay via phone.
With reasonable rates and hundreds of spaces, this multi-story parking garage is conveniently located just North of IndyFringe on Mass Ave with the lot located just around the corner on at the corner of 10th and Bellefontaine.
Accessible Parking
Additional Parking Options
Visit ParkIndy for more information
Bike to IndyFringe
IndyGo
IndyHumane’s mission is to improve animal welfare in central Indiana. We are committed to ending the cycle of pet overpopulation, providing affordable pet ownership, and ensuring the well-being, health and safety of all animals in our care. We strive to promote the human animal bond and the powerful impact this mutually beneficial relationship has on individuals, families, and the Indianapolis community.
Our vision is that all central Indiana animals are treated with dignity and respect and live free from cruelty, harm, and neglect.
Shelter Volunteer Program
Ongoing program for individuals who are at least 16 years old
Parent & Me Volunteer Program
Ongoing program for students who are at least 8 years old with an adult partner
Summer Volunteer Program
Summer program for individuals who are at least 16 years old
Group Volunteer Program
Service program for adult community groups
Youth Opportunities
Youth Programs, Youth Camps, and Youth Summer Employment
PAW/Special Events Volunteer
Volunteer at events with our Pet Adoption Wagon
For further details, see IndyHumane’s volunteering webpage.
Complete the volunteer application or contact the volunteer manager at https://indyhumane.org/get-involved/volunteer/
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB) is an environmental and community nonprofit with a mission to help people and nature thrive. They’re an award-winning affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Inc., a national organization dedicated to preserving the natural beauty and environment in American communities.
The organization believe in shared responsibility, and they know that sustainability starts with love. So, they engage and empower citizens of all ages and backgrounds to act. From tree planting to block-by-block cleanups, they roll up their sleeves to keep Indianapolis beautiful and make our city proud-both today and for generations.
They need your help to keep Indianapolis beautiful. Even a few hours can make a big difference! Every year they rely on nearly 20,000 volunteers to help carry out their mission to help people and nature thrive together in our city. Whether you are interested cleaning up litter, building pocket parks, creating greenspaces, planting trees, preparing mail, or assisting with special projects, there’s a way you can help.
KIB welcomes volunteers of all ages. Volunteers under 16 years of age should be accompanied by an adult, and in the event a project location is near heavy traffic areas a note in the project description suggesting volunteers age 16 and up will be included.
Roll up your sleeves, sign up for a project or event, and head out to join Keep Indianapolis Beautiful!
https://www.kibi.org/volunteer/projects/
Michele Feld of the Indianapolis Ambassadors interviews Edith Conchas. Learn about volunteering and other opportunities with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc.
Meals on Wheels of Central Indiana is an organization that delivers smiles and nutritious meals to homebound individuals in the region. For a small fee, clients receive two medically-tailored meals each weekday, prepared by premier healthcare institutions. These meals are delivered by dedicated Meals on Wheels volunteers. The organization ensures good nutrition by customizing meals for each individual client.
Volunteers are the pulse of this Meals on Wheels program. Not only do they deliver meals to homebound citizens and seniors in the local community, they also provide companionship, a safe response and a warm, friendly smile when they arrive at the door.
There are numerous route opportunities in our Meals on Wheels program, though specific openings will vary from one location to another. People of varied interests and abilities can help – whether they want to be hands-on or behind the scenes. Timing is also flexible, but most programs deliver meals before noon.
Become a Volunteer at Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc.
Whether you’re a dog enthusiast or looking to learn, Medical Mutt’s volunteer program has options for everyone. From fostering service dog candidates in Mutt Mentor program to contributing in training, grooming, outings, fundraising, event planning, etc. There’s a role waiting for you. Join their community united by a love for dogs and a shared commitment to making an impact on the lives of people who need support to manage their disability. Explore their volunteer options and be part of their mission to create exceptional service companions.
Volunteer Opportunities
At Ronald McDonald House Charities of Indiana, we provide a supportive home away from home for families of children receiving medical care at Riley Children’s Health and other area hospitals.
When families have a sick child, we provide comfort, care and kindness when they need it most. Our House provides all the comforts of home, plus a community of support, and our Family Rooms are places for families to rest during the long days of testing or treatment.
We offer volunteer opportunities for individuals as well as groups. You can volunteer one-time or on an on-going basis.
The volunteer services that are needed most include guest services and culinary crew volunteers.
Please visit www.registertoring.com where you may create an account and sign up as an individual or group (bring your friends, family, coworkers, etc.) to ring the bells at a store location near you. (individuals under 18 years of age must have a parent/guardian/adult with them)
Sign up as an individual or group (bring your friends, family, coworkers, etc.) to ring the bells at a store location near you. All of the money raised will remain in the local community to help individuals and families who need assistance.
For 25 years, Second Helpings has accepted donated perishable and overstocked food to prepare nutritious meals for thousands of hungry children and adults every day, and distributes them free of charge through local social service agencies in central Indiana. Second Helpings also trains unemployed and underemployed adults for meaningful careers in the culinary industry.
Second Helpings is a community kitchen that prepares and delivers more than 1 million meals to the central Indiana community each year. We’re not just teaching people to cook. We’re providing an avenue for people to transform their own lives. We don’t just collect food. We rescue food, because we refuse to stand by and allow waste, while so many in our community do not have the healthy food they need to thrive.
To learn more about the effort to transform lives through the power of food, review our Organizational Values and learn about our history.
Second Helpings is a volunteer-powered organization. Every day, volunteers make every part of our mission possible – from chopping produce to answering phones, from delivering meals to teaching students.
Visit https://www.secondhelpings.org/volunteer/ to learn more.
The HOSTS (Help One Student To Succeed) program uses one-to-one mentoring in a structured, personalized approach to help elementary students achieve reading success. Why serve as a HOSTS mentor? An hour of your week provides the one-to-one attention that helps 2nd or 3rd-grade students succeed with reading. Mentors work one-to-one with two students for 30 minutes each, using easy-to-follow materials prepared by the HOSTS staff that target specific reading skills. The only qualification needed is the desire to help a student.
The HOSTS program operates in all 11 elementary schools in the MSD of Wayne Township. Volunteers are needed at all of our schools.
The HOSTS program just celebrated its 20th year of helping students to succeed!
Mentors commit to just one hour per week and teams of two or more can alternate weeks.
Various mentoring times from 8am until 2pm are available to accommodate volunteers’ busy schedules.
We recruit volunteers year-round. However, mentoring opportunities follow the school calendar, and volunteers are needed from September to May.
Westminster Neighborhood Services provides education support, access to basic needs, and community connections to empower neighbors and strengthen youth and families on the Near Eastside of Indianapolis.
Westminster’s holistic approach to serve the entire family is important to the thousands of neighbors that come through the doors annually. The relationship built with the families is so important; at times we might be the only ones cheering on these families and helping them navigate hard situations they face daily. 42% of the neighborhood living below the poverty level and 21% live with an annual income less than $10,000. That comes with barriers that they need help over coming, and Westminster’s services are essential to help families break down those barriers and break free from the obstacles holding them back in life.
Westminster Neighborhood Services run on volunteers with 512 people donating over 8,000 hours in the last year. Westminster Neighborhood Services has volunteer opportunities for both groups and individuals. Volunteers for all positions are required to participate in our general orientation and job-specific trainings.
Westminster Neighborhood Services envisions a collaborative community in which all residents are supported to reach their full potential, and provides education, support, access to basic needs, and community connections to empower neighbors and strengthen youth and families on the Near Eastside of Indianapolis. Westminster Neighborhood Services is believing in the value and worth of all people, no services will be denied based on faith tradition. Nor does WNS offer its services on the condition that people must listen and respond to messages designed to a particular faith.
Women4Change creates positive change for Hoosiers because of the people behind the organization. With dedicated board members, committee members, and staff, we are able to work toward a future of equity for Hoosier women. Our organization welcomes all Hoosiers to be a part of the positive change we create every day in our state.
Our volunteers represent Women4Change across the entire state of Indiana. They have opportunities to table and engage with future Women4Change supporters, help with campaigns, and participate in phone banks. Sign up to receive emails with the latest opportunities to engage with Hoosiers!
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