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27 volunteer opportunities in Indianapolis
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The Circle City has a variety of organizations with volunteer opportunities. | Photo via @gleanersfbindy
Maybe you have some extra time on your hands, or maybe you’re just in the giving spirit. All we know is there are more than enough great causes in Indy to support with your time. Whether you’re an animal lover, an artsy type, a natural mentor, or a literature enthusiast — there’s a nearby volunteer opportunity for you. Here are 23 organizations to get involved with in the Circle City.
Natural-born teachers and mentors
  • Exodus Refugee Immigration | From taking your international neighbors to get their first library card to helping them with homework and budgets, this opportunity is one that will not only give you fulfillment, but also a new pal in the city.
  • Boys and Girls Clubs of Indianapolis | Make a difference in a child’s life by coaching a sport, tutoring, or teaching a new skill to one of the many young members of the Boys and Girls Club.
If you live and breathe Indy
  • 500 Festival | Start your engines, race fans. The 500 Festival relies on thousands of volunteers each year and has opportunities for Indy residents to distribute snacks, greet spectators, staff various events, and host fourth-graders on field trips to the IMS.
  • Indiana Historical Society | Get in the seasonal spirit by lending a hand for the Festival of Trees or work year-round as a collections or conservation volunteer.
For the social butterflies
  • Random Acts of Flowers | Arrange your best bouquets with this organization, which makes “personal deliveries of hope and encouragement” to neighbors in hospitals and healthcare facilities.
  • Dress for Success | Help Indy women achieve financial independence by providing them with professional clothing and a network of support. You can be a personal shopper (hello dream job), collect and sort donations, mentor career-focused women and raise funds.
MORE WAYS TO VOLUNTEER

The causes I feel most passionate about are…
A. Arts and cultural institutions
B. People experiencing homelessness
C. Minority and disadvantaged groups
D. Pets and animals
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Monday, Nov. 14
  • Yelp’s Merry Mash-Ups: Mochi Magic at Yujo | Monday, Nov. 14 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Yujo, 9431 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis | Free | RSVP and pair a Yujo boba tea with a Mochi Joy donut.
  • Queer Book Group for Adults | Monday, Nov. 14, Monday, Dec. 12 | 7-8 p.m. | Carmel Clay Public Library, 425 E. Main St., Carmel | Free | Join a local book group that explores the spectrum of gender and sexual diversity.
Tuesday, Nov. 15
  • Mental Health First Aid Adult Training | Tuesday, Nov. 15 | 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Location will be shared with all confirmed registrants., Noblesville | $40 | Learn how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders.
  • SeeYouSpaceCowboy & Foreign Hands | Tuesday, Nov. 15 | 6:30 p.m. | Hoosier Dome, 1627 Prospect St., Indianapolis | $18 | Special guests Village Elder and MAYBSOMEDAY will also be playing.
Wednesday, Nov. 16
  • Igloos at Daniel’s Vineyard | Wednesday, Nov. 16-Wednesday, March 1 | 12-8 p.m. | Daniel’s Vineyard, 9061 N. 700 W., McCordsville | $40 | There are eight different igloo themes and each of them is heated for gatherings that feature wine, food, and a view.
  • Disney’s Aladdin | Wednesday, Nov. 16-Sunday, Nov. 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis | $50-$110 | Take the kids to see the hit Broadway musical as it stops in Indy on tour.
Sunday, Nov. 20
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Coming Soon
  • A father-son duo from Fishers is planning to open a food market at Nickel Plate Station early next year. Angelo’s Italian Market will be located at 11649 Maple St., Ste. 95 and feature a daily menu of different pastas and sauces. The market will also offer cooking classes. 🍝 (IBJ)
  • Dick’s Sporting Goods is planning to open a new location in Whitestown in fall 2023. The 50,000-sqft store will be next to the Shoppes of Whitestown retail development that will also include Hobby Lobby, Burlington, TJ Maxx, Ulta, and Ross Dress for Less. Dick’s has seven stores in the Indy area. 👟 (IBJ)
  • Remember when we told you Next Door was closing? Well, we hear Gallery Pastry Shop is about to be the Art Moderne building’s new tenant on College Ave. We’re not sure when it will be moving its original Broad Ripple restaurant into the new digs, but we’ll keep you updated.
Sports
  • The Colts defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 25-20 in Jeff Saturday’s debut as interim coach on Sunday. ICYMI: Frank Reich was let go as head coach last Monday. 🏈 (FOX59)
  • The Fever earned the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft on Friday. This was a first for the team + it had a 44% chance of getting the first pick. Aliyah Boston from South Carolina is expected to be the top pick in the draft. 🏀 (FOX59)
Outdoors
  • Some deerly good news for Hoosier hunters. Firearm season began over the weekend and reports from Indiana DNR show that there haven’t been any major outbreaks of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD), which is normal in deer. During the summer and fall of 2022, the state saw 1,000+ reported cases of EHD. Report a case. 🦌(WTHR)
List
  • Sports fans, the World Cup will be sweeping in soon. From Nov. 20 to Dec. 18, the international event will be hosted by Qatar, but since we can’t all be there in person, IndyStar compiled a list of bars that will be showing the games, including Chatham Tap, Turchetti’s + Union Jack Pub. See the full list.
Wellness
  • Oh hey, November. The key to keeping your spirits up and avoiding seasonal affective disorder this time of year? Sunlight. Magic up more sunshine indoors with a light therapy lamp. This glare-free mood light is height and angle adjustable, while this subtly designed lamp lets you adjust light warmth and brightness. ☀️*
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The best designs — bar none 🍸
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The site of the Inferno Room used to be a Marion County court. | Photo via @paragon_arms
Looks aren’t everything, unless you’re talking about the American Institute of Architects Indianapolis’ recent list of the top 10 best-designed restaurants and bars.

After a lively debate between five members of the organization, this is the list in alphabetical order:
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Anna.

Editor’s pick: A couple of years ago, I volunteered with Exodus Refugee Immigration as a teen mentor, and let me tell you, it was a truly wonderful experience. Not only did I get to make a new friend (hi, Nuam!), but I got to see the city in a whole new light as I introduced her to all the resources and fun activities at her fingertips. I’d highly recommend the opportunity to anyone who wants to learn just as much as they want to teach.

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