Miscellaneous Services
| Volunteer Opportunity Pages | |||
| Animals | Health | Legal Assistance | Shelters |
| Clerical | Homeless | Miscellaneous | Special Needs |
| Crisis/Counseling | Hunger | Seasonal | Teaching |
| Cultural | Kids | Seniors | Transportation |
| Environment | |||
The majority of the information on this page came from the Volunteer Opportunities at-a-Glance booklet put out by the United Way of Greater Lafayette Volunteer Center . If you would like to be included in our catalog, email us at bvn@purdue.edu or call us at (765) 496-2450. For bus schedules, go to the gocitybus.com site.
Miscellaneous
Indiana Blood Center
2200 Elmwood Ave., Suite D-16, Lafayette, IN 47904 - 765.446.4216
Volunteer opportunities include sponsoring a blood drive with your group or organization. The Indiana Blood Center is the primary supplier of blood to over 65 Indiana hospitals. We rely on volunteers blood donations to keep the supply of blood constant to Indiana hospitals. Call to set up a blood drive and you'll have someone's undying gratitude
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Convention & Visitors Bureau
301 Frontage Road, Lafayette, IN 47905 - 765.447.9999
Volunteers are needed to provide information about Tippecanoe County to visitors in the area. You could also help with magazine mailings, answering the phones, and greeting guests who stop by. Or if you like working outdoors, there are many flower beds that could use a little pick-me-up.
International Friendship Program
Purdue University, Schleman Hall, Rm 136, 475 Stadium Mall Dr., West Lafayette, IN 47907 - 765. 494.5770
Learn about different cultures by developing a rich personal relationship with a Purdue international student. Volunteers provide an international student with an opportunity to experience local family life and to more fully participate in the community. Volunteers and international students have the opportunity to exchange ideas and customs. It is recommended that families and the students meet once per month, and if possible on major holidays.
Pride Lafayette
640 Main St., Lafayette, IN 47901 - 765. 423.7579
Volunteers are needed to assist with many fundraising events held through-out the year, including parking during the Purdue home football games and the annual Valentine's Dinner.
Wolf Park
4004 E 800 N, Battleground, IN 47920
(765)-567-2265
email: wolfpark@wolfpark.org
Volunteers are needed to help with the maintenance assistance program. help maintain equipment at the park and assist with grounds keeping. Tasks include maintaining vehicles and mowers, mowing the park, building enclosures, trenching, etc. General maintenance knowledge is needed. Knowledge/skills in electrical and plumbing is desired. Must be physically fit and self-motivating.
United Way
1114 State St., Lafayette, IN 47905 - 765.742.9077
Help with the Week of Caring in September. You can help this fundraising kickoff by working on specific projects for area non-profit agencies throughout the week.