Volunteers may assist in a variety of ways including clerical assistance, assisting with health and safety classes, or many other tasks. Volunteers must be at least 15 years of age.

Volunteers can help with landscaping and yard maintenance or they can assist visitors in the Art Museum galleries and the museum gift shop.

Be a Special Events Volunteer. You can assist with agency special events such as: Día del Niño (last Sat. in April), Up with Families (November), Christmas Day Dinner (December). Training is provided.

Teen Court is a diversion program designed for juvenile offenders to teach them about the justice system and the consequences of their actions before they become a part of the traditional justice system. Teen Court is an actual sentencing hearing for 12-17 year olds who have already admitted guilt in the crime they committed. Teen Court provides a place for teens to volunteer. The Student Advisory Board (STAB) is made up of students around the community that volunteer their time to play roles found in the traditional court system (lawyers, bailiffs, clerks, jury foreperson). STAB members work to determine fair consequences for offenders. Teen Courts utilizes adult volunteers as well. Adult volunteers work with the Juvenile Justice Specialist to prepare for court, assist in shoplifting workshops, be a mentor for offenders, and play the role of judge for proceedings.

Volunteers may assist residents who have sight and/or hearing problems by calling the numbers for them during Bingo. Bingo help is needed on Wed. and/or Fri. 1:30-3:00 p.m. Play the piano and entertain residents. You can pick anytime during the weekday or weekend to come in and play. Groups of volunteers are wanted to play Euchre. All volunteers must be 16 or older.

If you are 11-15 years old, you can participate in the Leaders of Tomorrow program (registration occurs in May). This is a summer youth volunteer program that has two 4-week sessions. Leaders of Tomorrow participants pick an agency they would like to help out and spend 4-6 hours a week volunteering their time. Participants work alone or in a group. Volunteers may also participate in the Holiday Giving Tree. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas we have trees set up in various locations (i.e., MCL Cafeteria), which display ornaments with donation and volunteer needs of local nonprofit agencies. Groups and individuals can participate in the program. Age restrictions are based on the participating agencies.

Provide Office Support for a 3-hour time period during Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. You can help answer phones, file papers, assemble mailings and clean the office. Volunteers must be 16 years of age to assist with construction.

Share your musical talents, spend one-on-one time with the residents, become a pen pal with a resident, participate in the Adopt-a-grandparent program, put up and decorate monthly calendars and Bulletin Boards, or decorate the facility in monthly themes. Volunteers must be 14 or older.

Volunteer with the “Imaginary Friends” group. There are many exciting projects planned for this special group of teen volunteers (age 12 and up).

You can be a Gardener and help maintain flowerbeds and shrubbery, spread mulch, and pick up litter. Volunteers can do this at their own convenience. Must be 16 or older.

You can be a Kids First Puppeteer and perform educational puppet programs that promote an understanding and acceptance of individuals with disabilities. Volunteers perform a minimum of 4 times a year; most performances take place in school during school hours. Volunteers must be 16 years or older. Training is provided. You or your group can help stuff 600-700 envelopes in early September in preparations of mailing out literature to all teachers in Tippecanoe County.

Be a Tutor and assist the teacher in meeting learners’ needs, enhance instruction through reinforcement, contribute to learners motivation and determination, and accommodate the diversity of learning levels within a classroom. You must commit to 3 months of service, attend formal training sessions, and tutor 2-3 times a week. Volunteers must be 16 or older. You can help Mon.-Fri. 8:15 am-11:15 am, 12-3 pm; and Mon.-Thurs. 6-9 pm

Be a Clerical Assistant and help provide assistance to staff by doing basic office duties including sorting and filing. Must be 16 or older. Training is available.

Help the LSO by volunteering to be an usher on concert nights. Volunteers must be high school age or older.

Assist at LTH by filling food bags, sorting clothes, hanging up clothing, assisting with data entry, or in a variety of other ways. Volunteers must be high school age or older.

Help with planting and pruning of trees in the Spring and Fall; usually on a Saturday. Must be 16 or older. Training provided.

Volunteers are needed to serve as translators. Volunteers may also serve as tutors for educational classes. Volunteers must be high school age or older.

Be a Clerical Assistant. Must have some office skills such as typing, filing, interviewing and have an interest in law. Volunteers will assist in most areas of the clerical caseload, such as typing, opening/closing client files, intake, qualifying applications, filing stocking and stats. You can help out anytime Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Volunteers must be 17 or older. Training is provided.

Be a Star Volunteer. Help with a variety of activities including bingo, arts and crafts, musical programs and other social activities. You can also read to the residents. Come in any day of the week from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Volunteers must have a TB test. Volunteers must be 16 or older. Training is available.

Visit with residents one-on-one, read stories, play games, participate in daily recreational activities. You can also help out in the Memory Unit. Volunteers must have a TB test, and must be 14 or older.

Be an Assistant to Group Activities. Group activities include assisting with craft projects, leading exercise, reading newspaper to residents, helping with bingo, assisting with the afternoon activity. Volunteers can help any time Mon.-Sun. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 1:30-3:00 p.m. Must be 16 or older. Training is available. Be a One-on-One Visitor. Spend quality time with a resident who is unable to get out of his/her room or who needs special attention. Volunteers can read to them, do small projects with them or simply sit and talk. One-on-one visits with residents can take place Mon.-Fri. 1:30-3:00 p.m. Must be 16 or older. Training is available.

Help give out food to clients and give them choices if possible. Volunteers should have a cheerful disposition and be patient. Volunteers are usually scheduled to help one day a month, on Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri. 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Volunteers must be 14 or older. Training is provided.

Help with the Activities in the Life Enrichment Department. Volunteers must be 16 or older.

Help collect money, work the Bingo games and serve cookies. Must be friendly, outgoing and have excellent math skills. Bingo games are the first Wednesday of each month 6:30-7:30 p.m. Volunteers must be 16 or older. Volunteers may assist with the Senior Center Dance nights and help set up tables, pass out finger foods, socialize and dance with guest, and clean up. Volunteers must be outgoing and enjoy socializing with elderly people. Dances are help every third Tuesday from May-September 7-9 p.m. Volunteers must be 16 or older.