CARE Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are at the heart of our mission.
Volunteer Advocates
The CARE Volunteer Advocates Program is a volunteer advocates program that trains and then matches volunteers to serve, on behalf of CARE, as the guardian for an incapacitated adult. In that role the volunteer maintains regular contact with the incapacitated adult, directs their health care, attends and participates in care plan conferences, and otherwise takes steps to ensure that the services being provided for the incapacitated adult by health care providers are appropriate and designed to maximize the incapacitated person's quality of life.
Click here to download the Volunteer Advocates Program Application
Contact: Erica Reichert, MA, Director of Programs, Marketing, and Communications at 317-955-2790 or Erica@indianacare.org
Receptionist/General Office Volunteer
The CARE office team is looking for light support for our office operations. Responsibilities include answering and directing incoming calls; light filing; and occasional projects, as needed.
Schedule: Flexible, minimum 3 hour shift at least bi-weekly
Training: Provided
Skills/Qualities: Enjoy working with people, good phone presence.
Other: Parking in nearby garage provided.
Contact: Beth McClellan, at 317-955-2790 or beth@indianacare.org
Quality of Life Volunteer
Help bring a higher quality of life to CARE clients by identifying and coordinating services, activities, and more for many, a matchmaker of sorts. Examples include identifying a nearby church where a client can attend; planning a shopping trip; scheduling a guitar player to have a jam session with a client at their nursing facility. By far, one of the most rewarding volunteer opportunities CARE offers. Volunteer(s) do not directly provide the activity nor transport any clients.
Schedule: Flexible, minimum 6 month commitment
Training: Provided
Skills/Qualities: Enjoy working with people, basic computer research skills
Other: Parking in nearby garage provided.
Contact: Erica Reichert, MA, Director of Programs, Marketing, and Communications at 317-955-2790 or Erica@indianacare.org
event Volunteers
Each autumn, CARE holds its Open House event at which volunteers, donors, court personnel, allies from other organizations, and friends come together for a friendly gathering. This is one example of a Special Event Team activity. Tasks include the expected developing list of invitees, choosing the decorations, developing the evening’s itinerary, and sending thank you notes after the event.
Schedule: August to early November
Training: None required
Skills/Qualities: Enjoy working with people, attention to detail.
Other: Parking in nearby garage provided.
Contact: Michelle Niemier, Deputy Director, at 317-955-2790 or michelle@indianacare.org
Volunteer Advocates Recognition
CARE’s Volunteer Advocates are at the heart of our success. We would like to create a repeatable, annual gathering for these volunteers to thank them for their tireless efforts. You will work directly with are staff to develop the concept, timeline, and task list for the event.
Schedule: Likely 6-8 weeks from beginning to event date; no specific event date set.
Training: None required.
Skills/Qualities: Detail-oriented, good communication skills.
Other: Parking in nearby garage provided.
Contact: Erica Reichert, MA, Director of Programs, Marketing, and Communications at 317-955-2790 or Erica@indianacare.org
Shoppers/Delivery Volunteer
Most of CARE’s clients do not have the ability to shop for the things they need. Our shopper volunteer will help shop for items either online or at discount stores. The shopper volunteer is not financially responsible for paying for items. We are also looking for volunteers who can physically deliver items to clients’ facilities.
Schedule: Indianapolis (March to May); other locations (yet to be determined)
Training: Provided
Skills/Qualities: Detail-oriented, good communication skills.
Other: Parking in nearby garage provided. Volunteers choosing to also deliver items will be reimbursed mileage.
Contact: Beth McClellan, at 317-955-2790 or beth@indianacare.org
Clothing Donation Recruiter
The vast majority of CARE’s clients have little to no clothing. Considering the high cost of essentials such as underwear and socks, few can afford to purchase items. CARE is seeking someone who will help identify churches, service organizations and others who will hold “Underneath, We are All the Same” drives.
Schedule: Flexible with expectation of 3-4 hours per month.
Training: Volunteer will be trained on CARE’s cloud-based donor management system.
Skills/Qualities: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; attention to details.
Other: Parking in nearby garage provided.
Contact: Beth McClellan, at 317-955-2790 or beth@indianacare.org
Property Team Volunteers
A number of CARE clients have apartments or homes to which they are unable to return. Property Team volunteers accompany a member of the CARE staff in searching for important documents and securing keepsakes. Many homes are in poor condition and not easily accessible. Not appropriate for volunteers with breathing issues.
Schedule: Flexible with expectation of ½ day per month.
Training: Provided by CARE fiduciary staff
Skills/Qualities: No specific skills required.
Other: Parking in nearby garage provided; volunteer will travel with CARE staff person.
Contact: Beth McClellan, at 317-955-2790 or beth@indianacare.org
Bookkeeper
CARE is looking for a volunteer to post vouchers, deposits, receivables, and payables in our well-organized financial books. CARE utilizes QuickBooks, so volunteer must have experience with double-entry accounting and QuickBooks.
Schedule: Flexible with expectation of two half days per month.
Training: Provided.
Skills/Qualities: Related experience with double-entry accounting and QuickBooks
Other: Parking in nearby garage provided.
Contact: Michelle Niemier, Deputy Director, at 317-955-2790 or michelle@indianacare.org
rewards Program Coordinator
CARE benefits from three business programs who contribute a portion of purchases to CARE: Amazon Smile, RaiseRight, and Kroger.
We would like to increase awareness of this method of supporting CARE’s work. Volunteer will assist in the development and implementation of a promotional strategy.
Schedule: Initial efforts likely will require 3-4 weeks with a monthly commitment of 2 hours thereafter.
Training: None needed.
Skills/Qualities: Comfort with social media tools, marketing/creative skills a plus.
Other: Parking in nearby garage provided.
Contact: Michelle Niemier, Deputy Director, at 317-955-2790 or michelle@indianacare.org