Volunteer Center

Create an accessible, reliable, enriching community where every child and family thrive beyond the school day.

For over 100 years, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has worked relentlessly to save lives and create a world with less cancer. Together with millions of our supporters worldwide, we help people stay well and get well, find cures, and fight back against cancer.

The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through Education, Advocacy and Research. With the generous support of the public, we are "Fighting for Air." When you join the American Lung Association in the fight for healthy lungs and healthy air, you help save lives today and keep America healthy tomorrow.

To increase and broaden public knowledge and awareness of the behaviors, social issues, and emotional needs of individuals on the autism spectrum so that all individuals can participate in and contribute to our community without fear of bias or loss of individuality.

Art With a Heart’s mission is to provide hands-on visual arts experiences that educate and inspire at-risk children.

To provide high quality culturally responsive early education and school age programs that equip children to become engaged learners, strong leaders, and successful adults.

We work to put Christian principles into practice through programs that enhance personal growth and improve health of spirit, mind, and body for all.

Our mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

To provide refuge to displaced, captive-raised exotic animals for the rest of their lives and educate people about responsible animal care and conservation.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis believes every young person deserves to live a life filled with hope and opportunity. Because we care about our young people, we provide a safe, educational and positive atmosphere where they can prosper and reach their full potential.

To provide one-on-one tutoring and educational advocacy for school-aged children impacted by homelessness.

Brooke’s Place provides support groups, therapy services and community education to empower children, teens, young adults and their families to thrive in the midst of grief. Experiencing the death of someone significant can be very isolating for children, and their behavior can often times be misinterpreted as something other than an expression of grief. Risks of unaddressed grief in a child includes isolation, substance abuse, depression, poor school performance, aggression, and anxiety. Because 1 in 7 children will experience the death of a parent, sibling or close loved one by the time they are 20, Brooke’s Place works to create a community where every young person living with grief feels safe, supported and understood during their personal grief journey. BROOKE’S PLACE IS BUILT ON THESE PRINCIPLES: 1. Grief is a natural reaction to the death of a loved one for young people as well as adults 2. Within each individual is the natural capacity to heal oneself 3. The duration and intensity of grief are unique for each individual 4. Caring and acceptance assist in the healing process Our caring programs provide hope, help and healing by giving individuals a safe place to grieve.

Building Tomorrow catalyzes communities and individuals in support of access to quality education for students in East Africa. We do this by empowering young people to invest their time, talents and resources in support of new educational opportunities; facilitating the construction of community-built, locally-sustained primary schools; and building the human capacity and leadership of locally-based school management teams.

To collaborate with parents and community in order to provide all students with a superior education that will allow them to reach their highest potential and be successful citizens in college or the workforce through the traits of respect, responsibility, cooperation, and problem solving.

Preserving families and protecting the future of Indiana's children

We aim to provide fundraising assistance for children and young adults needing life-saving transplants and promotes organ, marrow and tissue donation.

Mentoring transforms lives: we connect kids to college students through weekly on-campus activities that inspire growth, confidence, and brighter futures.

Helping people in areas where they need help.

To inspire curiosity and foster learning about Indiana's past by providing engaging, individualized and unique experiences.

To meet the basic needs of homeless families and children seeking assistance and connect them with opportunities to help them realize their potential. Based on these beliefs, the goals of the Dayspring Center are: To shelter, feed, clothe and assist the homeless, poor and needy people of metropolitan Indianapolis; To strive to preserve each individual's privacy, dignity and self-respect; To provide practical assistance to poor people with special needs; To change conditions contributing to homelessness; To help people connect with community resources in social, health, educational, housing and employment opportunities; and To work together with all faiths in our community to establish continuing financial and volunteer support. Dayspring Center's services are available to all regardless of ethnic or cultural heritage, income, marital status, sexual orientation, health or creed.

Down Syndrome Indiana is dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with Down syndrome. Our mission is to serve as a conduit of information, support and advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome and their families, which promotes growth and inclusion in the community.

The mission of the East Tenth United Methodist Children and Youth Center, Inc. is to provide a safe place where the spiritual, emotional, educational and physical needs of children, youth, and their families are responded to in a holistic approach.

The mission of the Edna Martin Christian Center is to bridge cultural, racial, and economic differences in order to support and nurture the people in the community by providing holistic programs that empower, encourage, and engender a vision of hope.

Our goal is to break the cycle of poverty through the compassion of Jesus Christ.

Believing in the worth and the gifts of each person to enrich the world, Freewheelin' Community Bikes uses bicycles to bring out the best in people and in our community.

The Friends of the White River exists to protect, preserve, and promote our vital resource for communities in Central Indiana by connecting people to the White River.

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Girl Scouts of Central Indiana makes it easy, meaningful, and fun for girls and volunteers to grow as leaders.

Our mission is to inspire girls to be strong, smart, and bold.

We strive to be the premier comprehensive center for providing education, services, and resources for deaf and hard of hearing children, their families, and educational partners in Indiana.

We are a group of parents who are trying to supplement the amount of science education our children receive at school.

Enriching the lives of Indiana's youth by inspiring them to discover their strengths.

Empowering students of all ages, from K-12 through young adults aged 18-25, with unique opportunities, invaluable resources, and cutting-edge tools that ignite their drive to take full control of their path to future success. Our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating essential skills such as work and career readiness, fostering entrepreneurial spirit, and enhancing financial literacy.

To empower girls to grow into successful women.

Like a Lion's mission is to provide academic, emotional and spiritual support to at risk youth on the east side of Indy.

Lillian Davis Foundation (LDF) Purpose is to cultivate communities and families by providing in and out of school services to elementary students and as a service catalyst in the community we invest our resources to directly improve the quality of education and life for disadvantaged children and families.

Our mission is to educate youth, empower families, and build Beloved Community.

To improve the lives of individuals with physical, cognitive and/or behavioral challenges in the greater Indianapolis community through equine assisted therapies and activities.

The Muscular Dystrophy Association is the world's leading nonprofit health agency dedicated to finding treatments and cures for muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neuromuscular diseases. It does so by funding worldwide research; by providing comprehensive health care services and support to MDA families nationwide; and by rallying communities to fight back through advocacy, fundraising and local engagement.

The National Institute for Fitness and Sport is dedicated to enhancing human health, physical fitness and athletic performance through research, education and service for people of all ages and abilities. The NIFS mission is carried out through a variety of departments, including Athletic Performance, Corporate Fitness Management, Educational Services, Fitness Center and Youth Development.

To enrich lives through exceptional experiences with art and nature.

Noble's mission is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families through individualized service.

Our Savior Lutheran Church; A Christ centered, Cross-focused, Compassion filled Community of believers. "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest" – Matthew 9:37-38

Outreach equips and empowers youth facing homelessness to achieve stability and life transformation.

PALS Programs designs immersive experiences where young adults with Down syndrome and their peers have fun, grow as individuals, and build transformative friendships. Camp PALS is a week-long, overnight sleepaway camp run at 14 locations across the country from June-August.

We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the community by using the power of the human-animal bond.

We believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid.

PPH is dedicated to empowering teen mothers and fathers by providing mentorship, essential resources, and life-skills training. Through a supportive village model, we equip young parents with the tools they need to overcome barriers, achieve personal goals, and create stable, nurturing environments for their children. Each family, one child at a time.

The Rhythm! Discovery Center is the world's foremost percussion museum providing innovative programs; interactive, standards-based educational exhibits; and artist performances. Drawing upon cultures from around the world, the Center offers a unique, engaging experience to explore the universality of rhythm and percussion and its role in shaping communication, music, art, performance and society. Walking through the visually captivating exhibit rooms and performance venue, guests are invited to fulfill their dreams of being a percussionist.

The Salvation Army is an international organization which works to provide safety and resources for those in need. With a variety of services provided around Indianapolis, we strive to spread God's love by meeting human needs without discrimination.

The Salvation Army; an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet the human needs in His name without discrimination.

At Seeds of Caring, we imagine a future with more kindness, more empathy, and more inclusiveness. It all starts with our future generation. Our kids deserve a world that is kinder, more just, and more connected than the one we live in today. Seeds of Caring works to turn this vision into reality, offering service projects for kids—empowering them to make a real difference through service, social action, and community-building projects. We are raising a generation of kids who are change-makers and bridge-builders. Together with their grown-ups (that’s you!), we teach children about the causes of social issues, break down barriers that prevent us from living in full community with one another, and encourage our youth to use their hearts, hands, and minds for good. Together, we are creating a brighter tomorrow. Join us!

We aim toward the enhancement of the lives of central Indiana's most vulnerable and disenfranchised residents-youth involved in family crisis. We provide a uniquely warm and welcoming shelter home, transitional living programs, home-based and family-centered counseling, youth support groups, a crisis hot line, and community outreach and education. Stopover especially embraces those youth excluded from traditional social services systems, and, in accord with our grassroots and community-based origins, addresses each client as an individual with unique strengths and needs.

We help create extraordinary learning experiences that have the power to transform the lives of children and families.

The mission of The Children's TherAplay Foundation, Inc. is to provide individualized skill development for children with disabilities and/or unique needs through physical, occupational, and speech therapies using a horse as a treatment tool in a safe and caring environment.

We are a unique, nonprofit agency providing counseling, safe shelter, and education for women and children who are survivors of domestic violence and abuse. Through outreach and consultation, we also seek to educate the community about the issue of domestic violence and its impact on all our lives.

Cultivate opportunity for youth by amplifying the value and power of food.

The STEM Connection's mission is to engage youth in STEM principles through accessible, nature-related experiences with a commitment to those who are under-represented in STEM careers. Our hope is that these experiences will fuel dreams and inspire futures in STEM.

The Villages champions every child's right to a safe, permanent and nurturing home. We are committed to strengthening all families and to embracing the dignity and diversity of every child, youth and family. As Indiana's largest therapeutic foster care provider, The Villages offers a statewide continuum of care that addresses the needs of abused and neglected children and is a leader in providing child abuse prevention services.

Our mission is to strive to build a solid foundation for our youth to build upon and to achieve academic excellence for the rest of their life.

United Way of Central Indiana fights for the education, financial stability, health and basic needs of everyone in our community.

UwYGPM provide transportation for families visitation in a holistic approach and wellness

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all