Volunteer Opportunities

Our Volunteer Program

Volunteers of America of Indiana has been helping men and women rebuild their lives since 1896. Our goal is to uplift people, and help them develop a positive and healthy lifestyle for themselves and their families.

You can join us in bringing hope for a more positive life to the men and women we serve, by offering your time, expertise, and good will as a member of our volunteer program.

We offer a wide range of volunteer opportunities, whether you prefer to serve on a regular basis or for one time events, interact with residents or work behind the scenes, or even work from home.

If you would like to volunteer in a capacity not posted below it may be possible, just contact Sara Pugh, the Coordinator of Volunteer Services, to discuss your interests.

Volunteer Opportunities

Math, Reading, and/or Life Skills Instructor
Location:	927 N. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN
Date/Time Commitment:	Educational sessions and one on one tutoring will be provided on a regularly scheduled basis to provide assistance to clients who are seeking a GED, or are looking to increase their skills. Schedules
The Math, Reading, and/or Life Skills Instructor will be responsible for planning and leading group and/or individual sessions to prepare resident students to take the written test to obtain a GED, or assist residents in increasing reading or math skills. The GED test is not administered at our facility, but pretests and follow up tests will be given to determine student’s ability to pass the official test.
Contact:	Sara Pugh

Resident Activities Coordinator
Location:	927 N. Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis, IN
Date/Time Commitment:	Flexible
Work with volunteers and staff to coordinate pro-social activities for residents at our correctional facilities in downtown Indianapolis.
Contact:	Sara Pugh

Words Travel Volunteer
Location:	Indianapolis, IN
Date/Time Commitment:	At least 1 hour per week for 6 weeks. Must also attend an hour orientation and an hour training. Must pass background check.
Two to four volunteers are needed to help moms and dads transitioning out of the criminal justice system read and record them reading books for their children.
Contact:	Sara Pugh