Like most organizations, Eastside depends on volunteers to be able to provide many of the opportunities and events we offer. Below is a list of specific volunteer needs that we currently have. However, please keep in mind that some of our activities have arisen because a volunteer walked in our door and offered their services. Please consider giving of your time to help others. The reward to you and those you help is priceless!

For more information about any of the volunteer opportunities below, please call (812) 376-7840 or e-mail us at info@eastcc.org

Community Garden Volunteer

Now recruiting people who can teach others to garden, can and make healthy meals. If you have any of these skills, please consider donating of your time to teach others. 

We are also currently looking for a greenhouse so that we can continue to offer fresh produce all year long. The garden also allows us to offer training opportunities.

Have you always wanted to enjoy fresh produce grown with no pesticides or artificial fertilizer? Now is your opportunity to do so and be a part of a group that shares the fun, the labor and the rewards of growing vegetables and flowers! Some of the produce is sold at the local Farmer's Market to support the expense of the garden and to support Eastside Community Center. Some of the produce is shared with those who participate in the garden or working at the Farmer's Market.We also use produce from the garden in our food pantry.  When the vegetables  start coming in, we will start canning lessons.  There are still openings available for volunteers who wish to be an active participant in the Community Garden.

Yellow Brick Road Booth Upkeep

Do you enjoy retail? Do you enjoy decorating? We may have just the opportunity for you! Eastside has a booth at "Yellow Brick Road" on State St. We need someone willing to come in on a regular basis to price items and then take them over to Yellow Brick Road. The booth also needs weekly attention to keep it looking fresh and neat.

 Recycling Coordinator

Eastside recycles! Learn all about how much can be saved from the landfill by coming in weekly to sort our recyclables (paper and aluminum cans pre-sorted) and take in for us.

 Building and Grounds Maintenance Volunteer

If you enjoy sprucing up areas through yard work, painting, sweeping, mopping, etc., Eastside Community Center welcomes you as a volunteer. You will reap the benefit of satisfaction in seeing a job well done.

Adult Tutors Needed

The McDowell Education Center is looking for new adult volunteers to tutor Adult Learners. Volunteers should have a real interest in helping adults become better readers and writers. Tutors will need to commit approximately 2 hours per week. The hours are very flexible and training will be provided prior to the tutoring sessions.