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Volunteer in Columbus

Find ways to connect with your community through volunteer opportunities, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and local organizations serving causes that matter to you.

Volunteer in Columbus

Find ways to connect with your community through volunteer opportunities, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and local organizations serving causes that matter to you.

Diverse volunteers of all ages picking up litter on a path

Your volunteer guide to local volunteering websites nationwide where you can find volunteer opportunities near me or volunteer opportunity near me and community service near me so you can find places to volunteer near me. You also find volunteer events near me, volunteer options near me, and volunteer activities near me

Volunteer Opportunity Websites

Mutual Aid & Grassroots Networks

Local Organizations

Community

Volunteer Opportunity Websites	For the Columbus, IN area, here are websites that list volunteer opportunities and connect volunteers with local organizations. United Way of Bartholomew County Volunteer Site A local/regional directory provided by United Way of Bartholomew County. Help Recommend changes or additions

Service Clubs	Many communities have local service clubs that offer community engagement opportunities, such as Rotary Clubs. Meridian Kiwanis Club of Columbus, IN Meridian Kiwanis is a Community Service organization. We contribute our time, talents, and money to many events and organizations throughout the year. Rotary Club of Columbus Part of Rotary International, this club brings together local business and community leaders who volunteer on service projects addressing education, health, and community development locally and globally. Recommend changes or additions

Mutual Aid & Grassroots Networks	Many communities rely on grassroots and informal networks to meet urgent needs. There may be opportunities to get involved through mutual aid networks, food distribution efforts, neighborhood action teams, or other groups that aren’t often listed on volunteer platforms. Recommend changes or additions

Local Organizations	Below is a list of a few nonprofit organizations serving popular causes. Explore All 74 Organizations Volunteer to Help Animals & WildlifeSee all 4 organizations Bartholomew County Humane Society To foster a caring community for animals by providing shelter, advancing animal welfare, promoting the bond between animals and humans through innovative programs, education and service. Info Columbus Animal Care Services To protect and enhance the safety, health, and welfare of the animals and residents in our community. Info Purdue Extension-Bartholomew County To deliver practical, research-based information that transforms lives and livelihoods, tailored to the needs of Indiana communities, farmers and businesses. Info Volunteer to Help Children & YouthSee all 27 organizations Columbus Firemen’s Cheer Fund To uplift spirits of less fortunate children and their families in the Columbus community by providing them with holiday cheer. Info Hoosier Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America To instill character, leadership, citizenship, and personal fitness in the youth through educational enrichment and outdoor adventure programs, anchored in the scout oath and law. Info Indiana Youth Group Columbus To create safer spaces to foster community and provide programming that empowers LGBTQ+ youth and magnifies their voices. Info Volunteer to Help Environment & ConservationSee all 10 organizations Bartholomew County Soil and Water Conservation District – CISMA To provide leadership and assistance in the proper use of land and water resources in Bartholomew County, Indiana. Info Columbus Pollinator Committee To conserve, promote, and create pollinator-friendly habitats throughout Columbus Parks and Trails. Info Department of Public Works To commit to being an innovative, customer driven, reliable organization that provides a clean, safe, and healthy community for all residents and visitors through cost effective and efficient delivery of services. Info Volunteer to Help Health & WellnessSee all 20 organizations Alliance for Substance Abuse Progress (ASAP) To understand, prevent, and defeat substance abuse issues in our community. Info Clarity of South Central Indiana To compassionately engage, educate and inspire our communities with the truth regarding holistic sexual health and the value of human life. Info Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America To help enact public safety measures to protect people from gun violence. Info Volunteer to Help EducationSee all 24 organizations C4 Columbus Area Career Connection To provide career education for all students while laying the foundation for life-long learning. Info First Presbyterian Preschool To provide a safe and nurturing, innovative and inclusive education to all. Info Psi Iota Xi Thrift Shop To support the arts, literature, and education, and contribute to the betterment of health-related causes and projects locally and nationally. Info

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