Volunteer Center

Westminster Neighborhood Services

General Information

Address
445 N. State Ave

City
Indianapolis, IN 46201

Contact Information

Name
Libby Hancock

Email
libby.hancock@westmin.org

Phone
317-632-9785

Website
http://www.westmin.org/

Volunteer Information

Mission
Westminster Neighborhood Ministries reaches out to serve the families and children in the growing inner-city area of Indianapolis's Near Eastside. Our programming builds on three core principles: Provide for needs, support, and educate. Provide needed services to all members of the family. Support our neighborhood by developing partnerships with other local resources. Teach families and children to become more self-sustaining.

Volunteer Opportunities

We offer short term, long term, and special event opportunities for service. We happily accept individuals or student groups who are willing to serve.

  • Long term:
    • Education program
      • Be a mentor to a child in our K-8 after school program. Once a week commitment during the school year. Each volunteer is assigned to work one-on-one with one of our student participants.
  • Short term/ One time Support:
    • Food Pantry
      • Help unload food donations for our food pantry. The third Tuesday of every month between 8-2 p.m.
    • Soup Kitchen
      • Need 3-4 people to help with our weekly feeding program every Thursday morning. The program runs from 830-1130 a.m. Volunteers help serve meals, plate desserts, and clean up after meal.

Does this agency require volunteer training?
Yes

Does this agency require a background check?
Yes