If you need volunteer hours to meet the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) work requirements, we're here to help.
The Volunteer Center works with more than 145 local nonprofit organizations that need volunteers.
Each nonprofit has its own volunteer opportunities and its own application or interview process.
Choose the option that works best for you.
Option 1: Find a Volunteer Opportunity Quickly
Use our Community Service Volunteer Opportunities list to find places that are ready for volunteers. These opportunities are often the fastest way to get started.
With an account, you can search volunteer opportunities at more than 145 local nonprofit organizations.
When you find an opportunity you like, sign up. The nonprofit's volunteer manager will contact you with the next steps.
Please allow up to 2 weeks for the nonprofit to contact you.
Tips
for a Successful Volunteer Experience
Plan Ahead
Make a plan to complete your volunteer hours each month. Don't wait until the end of the month to get started.
Sign In and Sign Out
Make a plan to complete your volunteer hours each month. Don't wait until the end of the month to get started.
Keep Track of Your Hours
Write down the days, hours, and location where you volunteered.
TIP: If you create a free volunteer account on our website, you can enter your volunteer hours after each volunteer shift. This gives you a record of your volunteer hours for your HIP work requirements.
If you cannot volunteer because you are sick or have an emergency, contact your volunteer supervisor as soon as possible.
Ask questions if you are not sure what to do. We are here to help you succeed.
Remember
Every hour you volunteer helps people in our community while you work toward meeting your Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) work requirements.
See below for other resources from IN FSSA- Indiana Family & Social Services Administration
Other Resources to Help You
You Tube videos from Indiana’s FSSA agency
Fort Wayne Branch- Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
The Allen County Division of Family Resources (DFR), a branch of the Indiana FSSA, is located at 201 East Rudisill Boulevard, Suite 302, Fort Wayne, IN 46806. It is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Reach them by phone at (800) 403-0864 or fax documents to (888) 436-9199
Partners
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This material is based upon work supported by AmeriCorps. Opinions or points of view expressed in this document are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official position of, or a position that is endorsed by, AmeriCorps.
