Support youth in learning English as a second language, helping them improve their language skills and confidence. Volunteers must be 18+, high school graduates, and complete a background check.

Assist young students in grades K-2 with their schoolwork and help foster a love for learning. Volunteers must be 18+, high school graduates, and complete a background check.

Volunteer as an Adult English Instructor for intermediate level students, helping them improve their English language skills. Volunteers must be 18+, high school graduates, and complete a background check.

Assist in the preschool classroom, supporting the instructor and engaging with young children in educational activities. Volunteers must be 18+, high school graduates, and complete a background check.

Hospice Center Volunteers visit patients at the VNA Arthur B. and Ethel V. Horton Hospice Center in Valparaiso, providing companionship and assistance during their stay. Duties include visiting patients, welcoming visitors, and performing clerical tasks.

Help transport dogs to local events, vet appointments, and other pet-care services. Assist in relaying dogs with other organizations.

Supervise dogs at adoption events, take them for play dates, and provide much-needed exercise and socialization.

Create homemade doggie treats, fleece blankets, and accessories for sale at events. Materials are provided by BARC.

Assist in organizing and helping at fundraisers and events, including selling items, answering questions, and promoting dogs for adoption.

Provide a temporary home for dogs needing time to grow, stabilize, and socialize before finding their forever homes. BARC provides all necessary supplies and support.

CASA volunteers work in conjunction with child protective services and the juvenile justice system to advocate for the needs of abused and neglected children. They give voice to children in juvenile court proceedings and ensure that their best interests are prioritized.

Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department is located 42 miles east of Chicago in Porter County between Chesterton and Valparaiso. Established in 1955, we provide Fire, Rescue and BLS protection to over 15,000 residents and 39 square miles. Our largely rural district includes the drastically growing Liberty Township and half of Jackson Township under contract. Our response area includes portions of the East/West Toll Road, a near 5 mile stretch of State Road 49,and over 10 miles of US Route 6. Over the last 5 years,the department has ran an average of 745 calls. We respond under Mutual Aid agreements to 5 neighboring departments, as well as an automatic aid agreement with neighboring Westville Fire for a portion of our rural overlapping districts. | Requirements: No experience is required,but is preferred. Probationary Firefighters will be put through the Indiana Department of Homeland Security Firefighter 1&2 Course through District 1. The Department requires a minimum of Mandatory Firefighter Certification to respond to Emergency Calls. EMT Certification is not required, but can also be obtained if member desires.Must be 18 years or older. Once accepted,members will be required to meet 15% of the End Of Year run total, 10 department trainings and 7 department business meetings. | Categories: EMT, Firefighter

Participate in the Turkeypalooza event by helping with event setup, management, and cleanup. Volunteers will engage with the community and support event activities.

Assist in collecting food donations from August through November. Volunteers will help organize and transport collected items to designated locations.

Assist in the distribution of free clothing to families in need. Volunteers are needed to help organize and distribute clothing on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Help distribute food boxes to families during designated distribution days. Volunteers will assist with logistics, crowd management, and ensuring smooth operations.

Join the team to pack food boxes for families in need. Volunteers will work in groups to ensure all items are properly packed and ready for distribution.

Join the Bluebird Trail Team to assess and maintain bluebird boxes at Coffee Creek Watershed. Volunteers will check for old nests and ensure the boxes are ready for new residents.

Support the Dunes-Calumet Audubon Society by assisting at the Outreach Table during the Indiana Dunes Birding Festival. Engage with nature enthusiasts and help promote the society's initiatives.

Assist in selling native plants at the Indiana Dunes Birding Festival's Migration Marketplace. Volunteers will help in an outdoor tent at the Indiana Dunes National Park Visitor Center. No prior experience or knowledge of native plants is required.