Give an afternoon. Or give it a year.
Volunteers are how prevention work actually reaches people in Starke County — at the fair booth, the school assembly, the supply drive, the committee table. Tell us how much time you have and we will find the right fit.
What you need to start
No experience required
We train you for whatever role you take.Ages 14 and up
Under 18 volunteers with a parent or advisor.No minimum hours
One event a year still helps. Really.Membership optional
You do not have to join the coalition to volunteer.
Almost any skill turns into something useful here.
If you don’t see yours, ask anyway. Rural coalitions run on whatever people bring through the door.
- Event setup & teardown
- Public speaking
- Graphic design
- Photography & video
- Grant writing
- Spanish translation
- Driving & transport
- Childcare at events
- Data entry & records
- Baking & food service
- Social media
- Lived recovery experience
Youth volunteers aren't an audience. They run the work.
- Run anti-vaping and prevention campaigns in your own school
- Produce PSAs, podcasts, radio spots, and social campaigns
- Apply for scholarships and youth project grants
- Travel to Washington, D.C. each February for national training
- Build real leadership experience, not résumé filler
Four steps, none of them paperwork-heavy.
Tell us your availability
Pick the roles that interest you and the times you're usually free.
We match you
A coordinator follows up with one or two specific openings that fit.
Quick orientation
A short walkthrough of the role and materials. Youth-facing roles include a background check.
Show up and serve
You're on the list for upcoming events. Come as often as your schedule allows.
Tell us when you're free.
Before you sign up.
Here are the questions we hear most from first-time volunteers — on hours, age, background checks, and what happens after you sign up. If yours isn’t covered, call us a or ask a coordinator at any monthly meeting.
3rd Friday, 11:00 AM
1 Hour monthly meeting. Location subject to change, email for additional information.219- 742-2285
Prefer to call?
How much time do I have to give?
As little as one event. There’s no minimum and no penalty for turning down a request. Many volunteers help at one or two events a year, and that’s genuinely useful.
Do I need to be a coalition member?
No. Volunteering and membership are separate. Membership is free if you want a seat at the table, but plenty of volunteers never join
Can students volunteer for school hours?
Yes. Volunteers 14 and older are welcome, with a parent, guardian, or advisor for anyone under 18. We document service hours for school requirements, honor societies, and scholarships on request.
Is there a background check?
For roles working directly with youth, yes, and we arrange it. Most event and behind-the-scenes roles don’t require one.
I'm in recovery. Can I volunteer?
Absolutely, and lived experience is one of the most valuable things anyone brings to this work. You decide what you share and how publicly you’re involved — several roles are entirely behind the scenes.
What if I can't leave the house?
Several roles are fully remote: campaign writing and design, social media, editing PSAs and podcasts, data entry, and grant research. Filter for “From home” on the board above.