October 2025 – List of Volunteer Opportunities

Hold a lunch and/or Dinner for the first responders in your area.

Organize a Saturday Family Movie night at your lodge for families.

End of October Trunk or Treat for Halloween

Volunteer for the Wheelchair on a Sunday at Compass Park

Adopt a street in your community

Volunteer at a local Hospital

Volunteer at a local Library shelving books or reading to children

Organize a community day to clean up a local park or stream area

Organize a car show or “touch a truck” in your area to benefit a charity

Organize a 5K walk / run for charity

Organize a community bicycle ride

Organize a community first aid and safety class at your lodge

Organize a community blood drive at your lodge.

Work at a community garden

Volunteer at a food shelter

Collect coats and toys for needy Children for Christmas


Links to organizations that provide volunteer opportunities

Serve Indiana:

·  Visit: Serve Indiana Website

·  Navigate to the “Volunteer” tab at the top of the homepage.

·  Click on “Find Volunteer Opportunities.”

·  Enter your city or ZIP code in the provided search field.

·  Browse listed opportunities and click on individual postings for more details and contact information.


2. Volunteer Match:

·  Visit: VolunteerMatch Website

·  On the homepage, enter your ZIP code or city in the search box labeled “Find Volunteer Opportunities.”

·  Use additional filters provided (e.g., cause areas, distance, date) to narrow down results.

·  Click on any listed opportunity to see full details, including contact information and how to apply.


3. Idealist:

·  Visit: Idealist Website

·  On the homepage, use the search bar to enter your city or ZIP code.

·  Select “Volunteer” from the dropdown menu to focus your search specifically on volunteer opportunities.

·  Review the listings, click on those that interest you, and follow the provided instructions to volunteer.


4. All for Good:

·  Visit: All for Good Website

·  Immediately enter your ZIP code or city in the primary search box on the homepage.

·  Explore the available volunteer opportunities and select listings for more detailed information.

·  Contact organizations directly via details provided in each listing to express interest and participate.


Additional Tips:

·  Always check the date posted and the application deadline.

·  Directly contact the provided organizational representative with any questions.

·  Keep track of your applications and follow-ups.

·  Share your volunteer experiences with your local lodge to encourage greater community participation