Volunteer Opportunities

Assist teen group home residents\nVolunteers are needed to help with homework and educational goals during the afternoons, evenings or weekends. The Prep Program, a for-profit group home located in the downtown area, serves 10 teenagers with disabilities. Volunteers who can spend two or three hours per week would be ideal. Volunteers should either be enrolled in or graduated from high school and commit until the end of the school year. Contact April or Sandy at 334-8451.\nWalk for AIDS\nThe South Central Indiana Community AIDS Group has formed a team to walk in this year's Indiana AIDS Walk and Festival at the IU-Purdue University at Indianapolis Track and Soccer Stadium from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Oct. 8. Volunteers are needed to walk with them. Contact Josh Cazares at 333-2977 or joshuacazares@msn.com.\nAssist teachers at night\nVolunteers are needed to help with the Adult Basic Education and GED classes through the Monroe County Community School Corporation for 2-3 hours weekly. Patience and dependability are critical; training will be provided. Classes will be held in a variety of locations. Volunteers with computer skills are also needed. The minimum age is 18. Contact Cathy Rogers at 330-7731.\nPlanned Parenthood\nClinic support volunteers, escorts, pro-choice counselors, speakers, bureau panel members and outreach staff are needed to assist at fairs and other public events. A one-year commitment is required. Minimum ages vary from 16 to 18, depending on the position. Contact Kelly McBride at 336-7050, ext. 3600 or kellym@ppcsi.org.\nFor a complete listing of volunteer opportunities, see www.city.bloomington.in.us/volunteer, or call 349-3430.