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Volunteering

In addition to being personally rewarding, volunteer opportunities can help you develop skills, build your professional network, and gain experience related to your career goals. The links below can help you find opportunities that suit your interests. Many of these links will take you directly to opportunities in the Fort Wayne area, but most of the organizations also have opportunities outside of Fort Wayne. So, please explore their websites for information about other geographic areas.

  • Acres Land Trust – Volunteers help protect and maintain land across 27 counties by leading workdays, trail maintenance, cleanups, guided hikes, and educational events.
  • Amani Family Services – Amani Family Services is a community organization that connects families from around the world with services in the community and works to increase the confidence of the families in their own strengths so that they can work towards achieving their goals and improve their well-being.
  • American Red Cross – Red Cross volunteers and staff work to deliver vital services such as providing relief and support to those in crisis and helping people prepare for emergencies.
  • Blessings in a Backpack – Volunteers pack supplies on-site at several of local schools or at sponsored sites on a weekly basis.
  • Catholic Charities – Volunteers work directly with vulnerable populations supporting food drives, client liaison, ESL tutoring, and more through their 20+ programs across northeast Indiana.
  • Community Harvest Food Bank – Thousands of individuals volunteer every year to help the food bank collect, sort, and distribute food to people in need.
  • Easterseals Northeast Indiana – Volunteering with Easterseals Northeast Indiana is a rewarding way to share your skills, time, and passion to support individuals with disabilities.
  • Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control – From helping clean dog and cat areas, welcoming guests at the front door, to helping during surgery – their volunteers do it all. Whether you have a lot of animal handling experience or prefer a more hands-off way of helping, they have a role for you.
  • Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Community Center – The Community Center offers year-round programs and activities for people of all ages with special emphasis on programming for adults, ages 50 and up.
  • Gigi’s Playhouse – A fully volunteer-led Down syndrome achievement center where volunteers help run educational, therapeutic, and social programs free to participants.
  • Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana – Share your expertise during a special event, chaperone an exciting outing, or help Girl Scouts explore endless possibilities as their troop leader.
  • Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne – Through construction (building, painting, siding) and support at their ReStore, volunteers help families access affordable housing and maintain community hubs.
  • Healthier Moms and Babies – Healthier Moms and Babies is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to bettering our community’s future by promoting the health and safety of today’s—and tomorrow’s—moms, babies and families.
  • Junior Achievement – Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana provides volunteers with training that is simple and relatable; programs that are engaging and fun; and a classroom full of eager kids ready to learn from you!
  • NeighborLink Fort Wayne – Community volunteers assist with home repair, yard work, or ramps providing essential help to neighbors in need across the Fort Wayne metro area.
  • The Refuge – Lend your time and talents to support immigrants in our community. From renovation projects to community events, your hands-on help makes a lasting impact.
  • The Rescue Mission – The Missions exists to provide, through the power of Jesus Christ, a home for the homeless, food for the hungry, and hope for their future.
  • Scouting America – Scouting America provides the nation’s foremost youth program with character development and values-based leadership training.
  • Special Olympics Indiana (Allen County) – Volunteers coach and support athletes with intellectual disabilities at competitions and community events, fostering inclusive sports opportunities.
  • Turnstone Center – Volunteers assist at adaptive sports events, camps (including All‑Abilities Camp), administrative roles, and program support for children and adults with disabilities.
  • United Way of Allen County – This is a portal that allows you to search for volunteer opportunities in your zip code based on your interests, skills, and how much time you have.
  • Volunteer Center – This hub connects students and adults with a wide range of service opportunities at dozens of local nonprofits, handling both recruitment and coordination.
  • VolunteerMatch – The world’s largest volunteer network makes it easy to connect with your community and achieve your volunteering goals.
  • YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne – Charitable not-for-profit organization whose mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
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