Volunteer at Little Red Door
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Little Red Door Cancer Agency!
To be considered for volunteer opportunities at Little Red Door, a volunteer application must be submitted before signing up for opportunities. Use the button below to submit your application.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Are you looking to expand your personal experience with Little Red Door? We are seeking volunteers to help in the following areas
Door to Wellness Volunteering Opportunities
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Time commitment: once a week for at least four weeks (mutually agreed upon day/time)
This volunteer opportunity would be ideal if you have a love for crochet or knitting
Requirements - former experience in teaching crochet and or knitting.
**Application and Background check required
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Time commitment: calendaring is open to once a month on the 3rd Monday of the month at 12pm
Are you a sues chef at heart and looking to give back through your love of cooking? We are looking for cooks who know their way around the kitchen. Currently, we need a cooking demo for April and June, August-December. You can sign up once or multiple times.
Are you ServSafe certified? Even better! If not, we got you covered
Requirements
Must provide recipe two weeks prior to cooking demo for approval
Pantry list provided as well
Willing to procure ingredients, if Little Red Door doesn’t already have them in stock
Willingness to cook for 10 people – small plated/bowl dishes
**Application and Background check required
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Time commitment: Weekly or bi-weekly for at least four months (mutually agreed day/time)
Tips for volunteering
Be knowledgeable and enthusiastic about board games
Set up games, trivia and tables
Create a fun atmosphere for clients
Help clients learn new games
**Application and Background check required
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Commitment 1x a month for 2 hours (mutually agreed day/time)
Tips for volunteering
Friendly and supportive
Knowledge of various tech platforms
Help trouble shoot tech issues that clients may have
Share solutions if appropriate
**Application and Background check required
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Are you a sewer and would love to lend your expertise? Little Red Door is looking for individuals who would be willing to come pick up fleece material with a guide to make port pillows for our clients to use to protect their ports from irritation
**Please reach out if interested in picking up fabric/sewing template Monday-Thursday 9:30am-4:00pm
Individual Volunteering Opportunities
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Supervisor: Robyn Burroughs
Responsibilities may include preparation, tear-down, greeting and navigating guests during and after our major annual events such as Cancer Survivors Day and Face of Hope Breakfast. There will be opportunities to work booths at health fairs and share information on the services provided by Little Red Door. Other special event opportunities include helping with third party events like Microbrew Fest, Season of Giving, Shamrock 5K, etc.
Availability varies based on event.
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Supervisor: Krista Bone
Location: Indianapolis Office
Responsibilities may include planting seeds, laying mulch, harvesting herbs and vegetables, and maintaining beds by pulling weeds and dead plants.
Availability varies based on need. Ad Hoc
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Supervisor: Demarcus Langston
Location: Indianapolis Office
Time commitment: weekly or bi-weekly commitment for at least 4 months; 3–4-hour shift on agreed upon day. Must be 18 years of age or older
Location Indianapolis Office
This volunteer opportunity is ideal for an individual eager to interact with clients, staff and other volunteers on a regular basis. As a Little Red Door Concierge, you will be greeting and assisting clients coming in for supply pick-ups, monitoring program sign-ups, and aiding the LRD team to maintain the flow of programming during the day. Volunteers must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
**Application and Background check required
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Supervisor: Pam Melady
Location: Indianapolis Office
Responsibilities may include assembly of adult and youth client care packages, care package folders, no-sew blankets, boutique care packages. Replenishing and inventory of no-sew fleece blankets, fabric, care package, camp, and other program supplies. Hanging message flags as needed. Quarterly cleaning of gym area (April, July, Oct, Jan). Cleaning and or organizing of other areas such as kitchen, boutique, distribution area as needed.
First Wednesday of the Month; 3 hour shifts – mutually agreed upon day/time.
*Must be able to lift 30-40lbs
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Supervisor: Tiffany Kerrigan
Location: Indianapolis Office
Responsibilities may include greeting and directing clients and other visitors, assisting in monitoring the program, and assisting with paperwork including but not limited to copying, updating forms, and conducting surveys. Volunteers may be asked to lead programing and maintain the flow of programming during the day or if preferred, spend time prepping and preparing care packages, inventory management, and supporting behind-the-scenes activities.
Monday-Thursdays; 2–3-hour shifts – mutually agreed upon day/time
Group Volunteering Opportunities
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Supervisor: Robyn Burroughs
Location: Indianapolis Office
Group activities and service projects are available upon request.
Group sizes range from 4 to a max of 20 individuals. All ages are welcome, but groups with volunteers under the age of 18 must be supervised by an adult. Individuals from within the group will be required to enter their name and email into an online platform to confirm attendance. Projects include but are not limited to: no sew fleece blankets, care package assembly, card writing, boutique bags, garden clean up. Please connect with Robyn directly to discuss group size, project budget, and goals.
care package no-sew blankets
Every new Little Red Door client receives a care package to help them through their cancer journey. These care packages include things like notepads and game books, cards, candies, lotions, socks, and more. Each care package also comes with a handmade, no-sew blanket.
If you and/or group would like to donate no-sew fleece blankets to bring comfort to Little Red Door clients, please reach out to Robyn. General guidelines to help you get started:
Little Red Door accepts 72" x 60" blankets. (We love a good Joanne deal - find a coupon!)
Smoke-free, pet-free home.
Odor and Scent-free. Please refrain from using scented garbage bags.
Non-seasonal patterns (we want to use these blankets all year!)
Free from religious and spiritual messages.
Watch the video tutorial below for step-by-step instructions on how to make a care package blanket.
More Information
Have questions? Want more information? Email Robyn Burroughs, Development Officer and Volunteer Manager, here.