Give the Gift of Your Time by Volunteering!
Volunteering at New Hope is a wonderful opportunity to meet and interact with amazing people who live full and beautiful lives, despite the challenges they face every day. We are constantly exploring ways to enhance community integration of those we serve, and volunteers are a vital part of making it happen.
We have opportunities for individuals, families, schools, corporations and organizations to make the gift of time count in big ways. We would be honored to create a volunteer experience to match your time and talents. Let us know how you’d like to be involved or browse the list of opportunities below.
Currently, our biggest need for volunteers are:
- Teaching new skills to individuals served by New Hope such as fishing, knitting, cooking, music, art, and more.
- Transporting the individuals served by New Hope to outings in the community, bible study, doctor appointments and other individual needs. Training is provided.
Complete the interest form on this page to get involved or contact us directly at volunteer@newhopeofindiana.
Volunteer Directly with Individuals Served
A volunteer might:
- Play games with the clients
- Teach a skill like cooking, fishing, knitting, etc.
- Lead or assist with crafts, simple cooking, holiday events, parties and other special activities
- Read books
- Lead and participate in group discussions about current events, history, geography, culture or other special topics
- Participate in one-on-one or group social activities like going for a walk
- Lead or participate in Garden Club in our raised bed gardens
- Participate in supervised group outings to visit museums, parks, libraries, etc.
- Assist with music activities like karaoke, choir, etc.
- Lead a study group like Bible study
Volunteer Driver Program
Volunteer drivers must complete New Hope’s safe transportation training, provide proof of auto insurance, and maintain a clean and reliable vehicle. A volunteer driver might provide transportation to or from:
- Community events
- Job interviews or employment
- Educational opportunities
- Personal appointments
Group Volunteers
Group volunteer opportunities might include:
- Assisting with client activities like parties and cookouts
- Special projects and events including fundraisers, donation drives, care package delivery, etc.
- Landscaping/gardening at residential sites including weeding, trimming, planting, mulching, etc.
- Painting
- Washing windows
- Deep cleaning
Administrative Volunteers
Volunteers in our administrative offices might:
- Board and Committee membership
- Help with mailings by preparing postage or stuffing envelopes
- Filing, organizing, labeling and/or data entry
- Special project and event planning including donor events and fundraisers