About the Opportunity...
On a daily basis, hundreds of individuals seek meals, resources, and shelter at various Wheeler locations. In order to help provide a safe environment, it is important that our facilities reflect an atmosphere of dignity and cleanliness.
GREAT opportunity for skilled workgroups and school groups! Projects occur at our Westplex Avenue campus, located at 215 S. Westplex Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47404. We will work with you in suppling any supplies needed. You bring willing hands that are ready to pitch in and any tools you have to make Wheeler Mission a cleaner, more beautiful place creating a sense of home.
Qualifications for this opportunity:
- Co-ed groups of volunteers are welcome!
- The minimum age is 13, though depending on the project, the age limit may increase or decrease.
- Volunteers should have a servant's heart, a good work ethic, and a positive attitude.
- Able to do manual labor for at least two (2) hours, work well with others, listen to instruction, and carry out assigned tasks with minimum supervision.
- If you have a slightly larger group than slots available, please reach out. We can likely still accommodate your group.
Entrance + Sign In
- Parking: You may park at the Center for Men and ring the doorbell to be let in through the left Center for Men door.
- Sign in + out on the Volunteer Check-In sheet, with the app on your smartphone, or using your reminder email.
Groups + Youth
- All individual volunteers (including children) are required to sign up online prior to serving.
- Individuals under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult and bring a signed parental waiver.
- We require 1 adult for every 5 youth under age 18.
Other Information
- Dress code: Please wear close-toed shoes, pants, and shirts with sleeves. Please dress modestly.
- Interaction with guests: Always offer a smile and hello! Use discernment as to how to interact with guests of the opposite gender. Please do not exchange contact information.
- Gifts: Please do not give money or gifts, unless approved by the Volunteer Ministry Team or Wheeler staff person.
- Photography and videography: You are more than welcome to take photos of our buildings and your volunteer group, but photographs/videos including guests and residents are not permitted.
- Cell phones: Please refrain from using your cell phone while volunteering as this can be a distraction to other volunteers and staff. If you need to use the phone, let staff know and they will direct you to another area. Please do not wear earbuds or headphones during your volunteer time.
- Personal belongings: Please leave belongings in a locked vehicle and out of sight. Wheeler is not responsible for lost or stolen property.
- Safety + Security: Each of Wheeler’s residential locations have metal detectors and security cameras to ensure the protection of guests, volunteers, and staff. Please do not bring weapons into our facilities.
- Please remember we serve a diverse population. Be aware that our homeless guests may have criminal backgrounds, including sex offenders (Shelter for Men and Center for Men only).
- Be Flexible: We ask that you come to your scheduled volunteer time with a patient heart and extend flexibility if your opportunity does not go as anticipated!?
Thank you so much for serving with us! See you soon!
