Updated November 2025.
Indianapolis is a city built on connecting with the community and helping one another.
Where neighbors come together to lift each other up and make a lasting impact, whether it’s mentoring youth, serving at local food banks, or helping to preserve our environment, volunteering is a powerful way to contribute to the vibrancy and well-being of our community.
Photo: Indiana Sports Corp
Downtown | 115 W. Washington St.
Looking for unique opportunities to get involved? Indiana Sports Corp has thousands of volunteer spots to fill each year and has filled spots for NBA All-Star Weekend, Big Ten Football Championship, U.S. Olympic Team Trials, and more in the past.
Photo: IndyHumane
Northwest Side | 7929 N Michigan Rd.
IndyHumane offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for all ages. Explore their special event volunteer options, shelter volunteer program, or their parent & me volunteer program for kids 8 years and older.
Photo: Indy Reads
Fountain Square | 1066 Virginia Ave.
Volunteer with Indy Reads to make a lasting impact on the youth in your community. One in six Hoosiers cannot read above a 5th-grade level, and Indy Reads strives to build literacy, English language, and job readiness skills to empower adults and families to reach their full potential.
Photo: Keep Indianapolis Beautiful
Indianapolis | 1029 Fletcher Ave
KIB is a nonprofit that works hard to keep our city clean, vibrant, and beautiful. Connect with like-minded members of your community through their various opportunities around the city.
Photo: The Indianapolis Public Library
Multiple Locations
The Indianapolis Public Library offers volunteer programs for those 14 and older (parent required) across the city. This is a great way to get involved from a young age!
Photo: Paws and Think
Old Northside | 1346 N Delaware St.
Using pet therapy, Paws and Think serves Marion County and surrounding areas in youth-canine and pet therapy programs. There's a variety of ways you can get involved with Paws and Think from serving on a committee to helping train the dogs.
Photo: Gleaners
Airport | 3737 Waldemere Ave.
Make life-long memories while working with Gleaners to help fight hunger in Central Indiana and feed Hoosiers in need.
Photo: Boys and Girls Club
Multiple Locations
The Boys & Girls Clubs provide a safe, supportive environment for young people to develop essential life skills, build confidence, and engage in educational and recreational activities. These organizations serve as valuable community hubs, empowering girls and boys to reach their full potential and achieve success in life.
Photo: Random Acts of flowers
Broad Ripple | 1057 E 54th St.
Show off your creative skills by creating a flower arrangement that will be gifted to nearby hospitals and healthcare facilities.
Photo: Dress for success
Indianapolis | 820 N Meridian St.
Dress For Success' goal is to help empower women and give them the proper tools to achieve economic independence by providing no-fee programs, development tools, and professional attire. There are many ways to get involved with Dress For Success by hosting a donation drive or gifting store credit or gift cards.
Photo: Second helpings
Indianapolis | 1121 Southeastern Ave
If you are ready to fight hunger in Central Indianapolis, Second Helpings is the perfect spot to volunteer. They rescue food that would be thrown away and prepare it to be sent to local nonprofits for free.
Photo: The Salvation Army of Central Indiana
Multiple Locations
The Salvation Army of Central Indiana offers volunteer opportunities throughout the year at various events (Golf for Kids, Back to School, Coats for Kids, Angel Tree, etc.) as well as bell ringing during the Christmas season, and also ongoing volunteer opportunities at our centers and corps. They strive to meet human needs without discrimination and offer various social services (food pantries, utility assistance, addiction recovery, shelter, etc.) as well as disaster relief.
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