These typically happen on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Recreation time is one of the highlights of the week at the Center for Women & Children
Recreation times usually happen on Friday & Saturday evenings. We would love for you and your group to help make this time special for our guests. Here are some ways you can help do that.
- Plan and provide an activity or two, like board games, Bingo, crafts, trivia, karaoke, or minute-to-win-it games,
- Bring snacks & the paper products to go with them. The ladies love snacks.
- Come ready to fellowship with the women! You may have around 40 women and maybe 1 or 2 kiddos.
*This opportunity requires additional steps and conversations with a Volunteer Engagement Manager. If you're interested, click "Respond" and one of our team members will be in touch to discuss the next steps!*
Qualifications for this opportunity:
- Co-ed groups of up to 15 are welcome.
- Volunteers should be outgoing with good interpersonal skills, have the ability to work independently, set and maintain boundaries, have a high degree of integrity, maintain confidentiality, demonstrate sound wisdom, and have a common-sense approach while interacting with guests & residents.
- Men are not allowed to volunteer on their own without a female companion.
- Minors are welcome and must be accompanied by a parent or adult while serving (Parents, please use your discernment when children are younger than 8 years old).
Entrance and Sign In
- We are located at 3208 E. Michigan St. in Indianapolis, Indiana.
- Parking: You may park on the street in front of the building or the gated lot across the street. The code is 2007.
- Entrance: Enter through the courtyard gate. Ring the doorbell to the left of the front door and let our staff know you are there to volunteer and how you are serving.
- THIS IS NEW! - Please place your bag on the bag scanner belt straight ahead of you. Bags of guests, visitors, and volunteers must all be scanned this way. This is for the safety of everyone in the building.
- To your right is a glass door. Our staff will let in. Proceed to the security area.
- Sign in and out by scanning the QR code near the front desk, with the app on your smartphone, the link in your email, or on the sign-in sheet.
Groups and Youth
- All individual volunteers are required to sign up online before 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.
Safety and Security
- Each of Wheeler’s residential locations has metal detectors and security cameras to ensure the protection of guests, volunteers, and staff.
- Please do not bring weapons into our facilities.
Other Information
- 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. Bingo is an exception to this. Prizes (not cash or gift cards) are allowed.
- Photography and videography: You are welcome to take photos of our buildings and your volunteer group, but photographs/videos including guests and residents are not permitted.Safety and Security: Each of Wheeler’s residential locations has metal detectors and security cameras to ensure the protection of guests, volunteers, and staff. Please do not bring weapons into our facilities.
- 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!
