Volunteer

We'd love to have your help.

Woman with kids in gardenWe love our team of Coburn Place volunteers! Our community of supporters is vibrant and does meaningful work. From developing programs for our residents, helping with facility projects, engaging with Children’s Services, joining a committee, organizing donations, hosting supply drives and more – Coburn Place volunteers make our world go around. Your skills can change lives.

Individual Volunteer Opportunities

Here are some volunteer opportunities that are available on a regular basis. If you have a different skill you’d like to share, please email Drew LaCroix. We’d love to hear your ideas!

  • Perform grounds maintenance and landscaping
  • Assist with children’s activities
  • Assist with administrative projects
  • Organize donations
  • Plan, supervise and set up for special events
  • Help adult residents with GED study

Depending on the needs and requests of our families, we occasionally have special opportunities.

How to Sign Up

Please fill out the volunteer application. We’ll contact you for a short interview. Once you have a background check and attend an orientation, you’ll be good to go!

Group Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering is a great way for your group to build your team and inspire camaraderie while giving back to your community. It’s great for families and friends as well. We have wonderful opportunities for you to make a difference for someone in need. Contact Drew LaCroix to discuss more exciting ways to get involved.

Remote Volunteer Opportunities

We have some things you can do for survivors remotely.
Put Together a Kitchen Starter Kit
Assemble a Bathroom Starter Kit
Create a Cleaning Starter Kit
Make Fleece Tie Blankets

Contact Drew LaCroix to learn more or if you have other ideas.

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Supporter Spotlight: Meet Amanda Wilson

Amanda Wilson and her husband, Trent, are teaching their children about giving back.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Andrea Jacobson

“I think it is easy to take for granted having stability in life,” says IUPUI student leader Andrea Jacobson. She and the members of the student organization she founded are familiar faces at Coburn Place.

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One Driving Goal

“Samantha” had been trying for more than 10 years to get her driver’s license. Teaming up with Denise Saxman was just what she needed. “There’s some pride in that I helped this woman achieve this goal,” she says. “It’s a personal accomplishment for me, but it’s huge for her to make that big stride.”

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Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Judy Donner

“My first volunteer activity was to help set up an apartment for a newly arriving family. I remember thinking how impactful it must be for a family coming to this safe space from an abusive, unsettled household.”

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Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Connie Burton

“Getting to know the kids has been a real joy for me and one of the most rewarding things I have ever done.”

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A High School Project Lights a Fire

“There’s a sense of fulfillment when you’ve done something to empower other women,” says IU student Ana Gaston.

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Supporter Spotlight – Meet Tracy Dallas

“We are so thankful and lucky to have a friend, donor and volunteer like Tracy!”

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Supporter Spotlight – The Wellington Group

The Wellington Group believes it’s important to give back. Learn how they support Coburn Place.

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Supporter Spotlight – Meet Mohamed Merzoug

“Mohamed is the kind of board member who is thinking about the organization 24/7.”

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Supporter Spotlight – Meet Jeff Conder

“I just felt a connection immediately for helping in any way I could,” says Jeff Conder, a long-time Coburn Place volunteer.

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Supporter Spotlight – Meet Ed Johnson

Ed loves working with the kids at Coburn Place through School on Wheels. “He’s the kind of supporter who gives his whole heart and self to a mission.”

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Volunteer Spotlight – Apartment Set-Up with Cindy

Learn about an amazing volunteer and setting up a Coburn Place apartment with love.

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