Carmel Community Relations

Carmel CAN! is a volunteer initiative launched by Mayor Brainard, to recognize and coordinate community volunteers. Through this initiative, citizens looking for volunteer opportunities will be matched up with those organizations that are in need of volunteers.

Carmel Farmers Market -- Volunteers are needed on Saturday Mornings to help setup and tear down vendor booths. Two shifts are available, from 6:30-9:30 a.m. for setup and 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for tear down. Volunteers are also needed to greet visitors at the market. For more information, please visit www.carmelfarmersmarket.com

Carmelfest -- Volunteers are needed to help with the Carmelfest Parade, sell Spark Buttons and assist with children’s games for Carmelfest on July 4th and 5th. For more information, please visit www.carmelfest.net

Art of Wine – The Arts & Design District office and Art of Wine event committee are currently seeking volunteers for the upcoming Art of Wine event on Saturday, June 19, 2010 in the Carmel Arts & Design District.
Volunteers are needed throughout the day in various areas of the event, including setup of the festival, wine glass sales and distribution, information & hospitality and tear down. Volunteer shifts are available between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. on the day of the event.
Contact Megan McVicker at mmcvicker@carmel.in.gov or (317)571-2791 with any questions or to sign up. Please include what area(s) you are interested in and what time of day you would like to volunteer. Volunteers will receive light refreshments during their shift and a free volunteer t-shirt.

Rock the District -- The Arts & Design District office is looking for volunteers - Are you read to rock? Then volunteer for Carmel’s Rock the District. On July 24th, more than 10,000 people will be rocking out on the streets of Carmel enjoying music, food, and shopping. Volunteers are needed throughout the day (6am to 10pm) in various areas including Setup, Stage Management, Information & Hospitality, Runners (Jack of all trades), and Cleanup. All volunteers receive a free t-shirt and snacks!! Contact Melanie Heck of the Carmel Arts and Design District at mheck@carmel.in.gov with any questions or to sign up. Please include what area(s) you are interested in and what times of day you would like to volunteer. Check out www.carmelartsanddesign.com for full event details and volunteer descriptions!

Carmel Artomobilia -- The Arts & Design District office is looking for volunteers. Join members of the Carmel Artomobilia team as well as outside groups to help make the day of the event great. We'll have a single planning meeting the week prior to the event, and then plan to see everyone at 8am EST on Saturday, September 11, 2010. Contact Melanie Heck of the Carmel Arts and Design District at mheck@carmel.in.gov with any questions or to sign up. Please include what area(s) you are interested in and what times of day you would like to volunteer. Check out www.carmelartsanddesign.com for full event details and volunteer descriptions!

Carmel International Arts Festival - Volunteers are needed to help at the Carmel International Arts Festival For more information - click here

Winter

Carmel Fire Department Christmas Assistance Program -- Volunteers are needed to help with food basket delivery to needy families in Hamilton County and the “Clothe-a-Child” Program. The program takes place in early December. For more information, please contact Gary Carter at (317) 571-2667 or visit the Fire Department website at www.carmel.in.gov/services/fire/CAP2005.html

YEAR ROUND OPPORTUNITIES:

In Carmel -

ALS Association of Indiana -- Provides services for people diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis -- commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease -- and their families. The group is seeking volunteers to assist with office support, computer work, data entry, compiling thank-you letters, filing and answering the telephone at its office in Carmel. For more information, please call (317) 573-9888 or toll-free at (888) 508-3232.

Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation -- Volunteers are needed to help support the Parks by helping with Movies in the Park, Kids Koncerts, Shakespeare in the Park, Touch-a-Truck, Fall Clean-up days and Tour de Carmel. Volunteer duties vary, and there are a variety of shifts available. Also, consider joining the Trailblazers Club! The Trailblazers are ambassadors promoting and maintaining Carmel Clay Parks and Recreations trails and greenways for the benefit of the community. The Trailblazers meet periodically with interesting speakers and free food and gifts. For more information about any of these opportunities, please contact Sarah Carling, 573.5243 scarling@carmelclayparks.com Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation

Carmel Clay Public Library -- Adult volunteers are needed to staff the "gently used" bookstore in the library. Jobs include operating a basic cash register, stocking books and helping customers. The store is open every day. Shifts are flexible. For more information, please call Beth Smietana at (317) 571-4292 or send her an e-mail at bsmietana@carmel.lib.in.us

Carmel Symphony Orchestra League -- The orchestra league is looking for new members to help support the symphony. Volunteers help with office work, audience hospitality, music outreach programs for all ages, and special fundraising events. Meetings are the first Tuesday of the month at the Clay Township John W. Hensel Government Center, 10701 N. College Ave. For more information, contact CSO League President Jeanne Book (317) 846-1851 or send an e-mail to her at sjbook2@aol.com

Clarian North Medical Center -- From giving a warm welcome to all those who walk through the doors or providing essential support to the Emergency Department, Volunteers are integral threads in assisting Clarian North achieve its mission to provide exceptional care. It's not necessary for prospective volunteers to have previous healthcare experience; rather an individual only needs a passion to serve others and a commitment to helping Clarian North make each and every guest visit positive. Clarian North is currently recruiting for the following positions:

For more information on other positions that might be available, or for an application please visit our website at www.clariannorth.com or call 317.688.2927
Clarian North Medical Center (ages 16 and up)

Community Caring -- The “Community Caring” section under “Year Round Events in Carmel”, needs to be moved to “Hamilton County”. Also, the address has changed to: 17555 Willowbreeze Road, Noblesville, IN 46062. Please change the phone number to 317-804-9635 and remove the section that reads “Wanda Smith, Program Director at Community Caring”.

Community-Wide Thanksgiving Dinner -- Volunteers are needed to assist with this annual Thanksgiving Dinner for needy families in Hamilton County. To volunteer at the dinner contact Nancy Chance at Good Samaritan at (317) 773-5030.

Indiana Proactive Animal Welfare Inc. -- Indiana-PAW, an animal welfare education group is looking for volunteers to become "foster parents" and join its "Foster Roster" program. Volunteers are needed to temporarily open their homes to animals in shelters or rescue groups. For more information, please call (317) 345-6773 or visit www.indiana-paw.com

Meals on Wheels -- Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County needs businesses and organizations to Adopt-A-Route and allow their employees volunteer time off during the lunch hour to deliver hot meals to elderly and homebound residents. This is a great way to advertise your business to the community with a magnet on your employee's vehicle that shows they care. Individuals are also encouraged to volunteer. Delivering meals is a very rewarding volunteer experience. Meals are delivered between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. For more information about Adopt-A-Route and how to become a volunteer driver, please call (317) 776-7159.

Museum of Miniature Houses and Other Collections, Inc. -- The Museum is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1991 by Suzanne Moffett, Suzanne Landshof and Nancy Lesh that is filled with antique and modern dollhouses, miniature scenes, hand-crafted miniature art, and private non-miniature collections. The museum is located at 111 E. Main Street in Carmel. Volunteers are needed to staff the museum Wednesday – Saturday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Volunteers only need to volunteer once a month. To become a volunteer or for more information, please call (317) 575-0240 or visit www.museumofminiatures.org

PrimeLife Enrichment Center -- PrimeLife Enrichment Inc. is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing services that help to promote the independence, dignity and enjoyment of those 50 years of age and older. The center is located at 1078 Third Ave. SW in Carmel. To volunteer for the recycling center or for more volunteer opportunities with the PrimeLife Enrichment Center, please call 815-7000 or visit their website at www.primelifeenrichment.org

To learn more about the PrimeLife Enrichment Center, watch this exciting video.(just click on 56k or cable/dsl)

Senior Connects -- This student-managed volunteer organization establishes computer labs and offers computer training to senior citizens at independent living, assisted living, and other senior citizen facilities. Senior Connects is now accepting high school students and extraordinary junior high school students (age 14 or older) to help teach computer and internet skills to senior citizens. Teaching times are flexible and at the discretion of the volunteer. There are volunteer opportunities in Carmel. For more information, please visit www.seniorconnects.org

In Hamilton County

Agape Therapeutic Riding Center -- A non-profit center for special needs children and adults, Agape provides horses, equipment, facilities and helpers for riders with physical, mental or emotional challenges. Volunteers, age 16 and older, are needed to assist with these programs. For information about the Cicero facility and its volunteer programs, please call (317) 773-7433, ext. 18.
Agape Therapeutic Riding Center (ages 18 and up)

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana -- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana -- Big Brothers Big Sisters is in need of volunteers over the age of 18 to serve as mentors. Volunteers can pick the day of the week that accommodates their schedules. Volunteers are needed for both site-based mentoring and community-based mentoring. Site-based mentoring involves meeting at a local or other designated sites to eat lunch, working on academics, or simply spending time together playing games or simply talking. Community-based mentoring includes helping with home work, attending sports activities, playing games, and just talking. Matches meet for one hour per week for one year during the school day or after school. For more information, please contact Amy at (317) 472-3726 or aessley@bbbsci.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana (ages 18 and up)

Community Wide Thanksgiving Dinner -- The 2008 Community Wide Thanksgiving Dinner will take place on Thursday, November 27, 2008 at White River Christian Church, 1685 N. 10th St. Noblesville, Indiana. More information will be posted on the following websites closer to the date: www.gsnlive.org or www.goodsamritanhamco.org . Or call Nancy Chance for more information at (317) 773-5030.

Child Advocates -- Child Advocates is looking for volunteers to work in the juvenile court system to help children who are abused or neglected. Training is conducted four times a year. For more information, please call Julie Petty at (317) 205-3055 ex 19, or log on to www.childadvocates.net

Community Health Services -- Community Home Health Services, a part of the Community Health Network, is looking for teenagers to volunteer at its Fishers office. This is an opportunity to learn about home care. To qualify, volunteers must be at least 14 years old and have reliable transportation. If interested, please contact Sherrill Miller, volunteer team leader, at (317) 621-4785 or by e-mail at sjmiller@ecommunity.com
Community Health Services (ages 14 and up)

Conner Prairie -- Conner Prairie is a large, open-air living history museum made up of four distinct historic areas, a modern museum center and over 800 acres of natural beauty. Conner Prairie's mission is to serve as a local, regional and national center for education and activities exploring the lives, times and values of the 1800's in America. Conner Prairie volunteer opportunities are mutually beneficial to the museum and the volunteer amd we welcome those who would like to donate their time and talents. Volunteer opportunities include: special events, gardening, museum shop, greeting tour groups, woodworking, sewing, clerical support, and much more. Information on volunteering is available on the Conner Prairie website, www.connerprairie.org or contact volunteer services at 776-6000.
Conner Prairie (ages 16 and up)

Easter Seals Crossroads – Parents Night Out – North -- Volunteers are needed to assist the Easter Seals staff of Parents' Night Out - North, which provides respite care for family members and primary caregivers of children with special needs ages six months to twelve years old. Respite care enhances personal and family health by providing necessary physical care and recreational activities for the children while offering parents and caregivers a well-deserved break. Parents' Night Out - North is held at Kids Kastle, 11552 Fishers Landing Drive in Fishers and takes place the third Friday night of every month. Volunteers report at 5:30 p.m. with dinner provided and the children are there from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. For more information, please call Margie Galloway at (317) 466-1000 x2446 or visit www.eastersealscrossroads.org
Easter Seals Crossroads (ages 16 and up)

Friend to Friend -- The Hamilton County Mental Health Association is looking for volunteers for its Friend-to-Friend program, which matches a volunteer with a resident of a nursing home who has little or no contact with others outside the facility. For more information, please call Terry Coyle at (317) 776-3455.

Habitat for Humanity -- Habitat for Humanity, which builds houses for low-income residents, is looking for help with administrative work, construction and fundraising. For more information, please call Scott Bernhardt at (317) 896-9423.
Habitat for Humanity (ages 16 and up)

Hamilton County Visitors Bureau -- The Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau promotes tourism growth through strategic marketing, hospitality and community development initiatives. Volunteers are needed for several activities. For more information, please contact Amy Ledford at aledford@hamiltoncountytowns.com

Hamilton County Humane Society -- The Humane Society for Hamilton County (HSHC) is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. It is not a United Way Agency, and is not affiliated with any other animal welfare group in the United States. The HSHC also serves as the animal control facility for Hamilton County, and, as such, receives partial funding from Hamilton County. The majority of the HSHC budget is funded by private donors. The HSHC will not euthanize animals for space and time, and will treat sick and injured animals if there’s an outlook for recovery and a high quality of life. Many animals are hit-by-car injured, heartworm-positive, malnourished, or otherwise wounded and/or sick. The HSHC will provide most of these animals with life-saving treatments, surgeries and medications as their best chance for a second chance and until they are re-homed. Pet Adoption List

Heartland Hospice -- Volunteers are needed to spend time with patients. Volunteers may be asked to visit, read, talk, knit, crochet or make goody bags. Light office help is also needed. For more information, please call (317) 251-3012 or send an e-mail to 4620officestaff@hcrmanorcare.com

Hospice -- Community Home Health Services is looking for volunteers to befriend terminally ill patients and their families. Volunteers will talk with patients and keep them company, helping to improve their quality of life. Training is provided. Also needed are volunteers for administrative/clerical tasks. For more information, please call Sherrill Miller, volunteer team leader, at (800) 404-4852 or (317) 621-4785.

Inspirations of Hamilton County -- Inspirations of Hamilton County, Inc. is a new faith-based organization that provides educational and employment assistance to female domestic violence and/or sexual abuse victims and their children. Volunteers are needed as family facilitators, translators, administrative assistants, handymen, painters, boutique volunteers, clothing sorters, seamstresses, cosmetologists, cleaning assistants, beauticians, grant writers, donation drive coordinators and fundraisers. If interested, please call the volunteer coordinator at (317) 758-6130 or send an e-mail to inspirationsinc@msn.com

Kids Against Hunger -- Kids Against Hunger is a nonprofit organization that packages food for starving children--local and worldwide. Currently, volunteers are needed to help establish a satellite operation in Central Indiana. Volunteers will help in areas of fundraising, site location, media coordination, inventory, secretarial assistance, book keeping and many others. For more information, please call 843-8373 or visit www.kidsagainsthunger.net
Kids Against Hunger (ages 6 and up)

Visiting Nurse Service -- The home health care, hospice and family service agency serves 11 Central Indiana counties, including Boone and Hamilton. For more information about volunteer opportunities, please call (317) 722-8200.

Young Women's Center -- Third Phase Christian Center and Homeless Shelter in Noblesville provides housing for women, age 18 and over, coping with drug or alcohol use or violence in their lives. Third Phase also offers a food pantry and a used clothing, furniture and household items store. The center is seeking volunteers for data entry, filing, painting, wallpapering, carpentry work, mowing and trimming. For more information, please call (317) 773-5100 ext. 293, or (800) 248-6540.

AMVETS
Household Discard Donor Program
3833 East Prospect Street
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Donation Line: 317-353-8140
http://www.donatestuff.com

AMVETS, Household Discard Program – Through the AMVETS website, you may donate and other household discards to AMVETS Clothing Donation Program. Your donation helps make it possible for AMVETS to provide not only support veterans and the active military in procuring their entitlements, but also community services that enhances the quality of life for this nation’s citizens. For more information or to schedule a pickup, please visit http://indianapolis.donatestuff.com/index.php

Easter Seals Crossroads – Easter Seals Crossroads is a not-for-profit organization that helps thousands of children and adults with disabilities and special needs in our community. Volunteers are needed for assistance with fundraising and general office work. Volunteer opportunities are also available through summer day camp, Parents Night Out and Adult Day Services programs in Indianapolis. For more information, please call Margie Galloway at (317) 466-1000 x2446 or visit www.eastersealscrossroads.org
Easter Seals Crossroads (ages 16 and up)

USO of Indiana -- The mission of the USO is to bring a touch of home to our men and women in uniform, until every one comes home. It is the link between the American people and military personnel. Through the USO, Americans can show their appreciation and express their gratitude. To volunteer, contact Robin Barton, President, (317) 241-6070 (Airport Center) or usoindiana@yahoo.com You can also find additional information at http://www.uso.org/indiana

Veterans Hospital - 2008 National Veterans Golden Age Games -- An exciting civic event is coming to Indianapolis and we need your support to make it a success! The Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs is proud to announce that the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center of Indianapolis will host the 2008 National Veterans Golden Age Games! Volunteers are needed to assist as tour guides, and to help out at competition venues, August 18th through the 25th. Locations and times will vary throughout the downtown event areas. To register to volunteer, or for more information, please call (317) 988-2734 or email lisa.dunaway@med.va.gov.

Support Our Troops

Give support to service members and military families with these resources:

TODAY’s Call to Action series aims to get Americans to step up their support for service members and military families.
Here is a list of resources that can get you started.

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