The We Ride Bikes 2026 season starts in May! They need pilots to join their team to help give rides this summer. Please email us at celijo@gmail.com if you are interested in helping out.
Read MoreFairland Historical Society: Celebrates 2 Years with New Website
The Fairland Historical Society is proud to celebrate their second anniversary! As they continue sharing the stories that shape our community, they’re excited to introduce their new website—a hub for local history. Explore historic photos, discover helpful resources, and stay updated on upcoming events at https://sites.google.com/view/fairland-historical-society. Be sure to bookmark the page and check back often!
Read MoreSCAAC: Box Fan Drive for Seniors
The Shelby County Active Aging Coalition is collecting box fans for our Beat the Heat Fan Drive! If you would like to get involved to help our seniors during the heat of summer, please see the flyer for more information. Donations can be dropped off at Shelby Senior Services (2120 Intelliplex Dr Ste. 101, Shelbyville, IN 46176) Mon - Fri 8am-4:30pm.
Read MoreShelby County Players: Guitar Player Needed for Godspell Production
Debbie Stafford, the music director for the Shelby County Players production of Godspell, is searching for someone to play the guitar in the band for the show. The show will be at the Wortman Family Civic Theatre at 1416 Miller Avenue. Shelby County Players is a volunteer organization and this would be a volunteer position. Performances are April 24-26 and May 1-3. Friday & Sat at 7:30 and Sunday at 2:00. They will need the band for tech week-April 19-23.
Read MoreShelby County Fairgrounds - Volunteers Needed
The Fairgrounds and Fairboard would appreciate any help that groups would be willing and able to provide in efforts to make this year's fair better than ever - and we can't do that without your help!
Read MoreSCUFFY: 72nd Annual Fundraising Campaign
Shelby County United Fund (SCUFFY) kicked off their 72nd Annual Fundraising Campaign to a full house on March 4 at Blessings Opera House! Their 2026 Drive Theme is “One Community One Heartbeat” and they have a goal of raising $940,000. This funding supports 12 different Shelby County nonprofits each year. At the event, they announced that their pacesetters have already raised $169,352.34. You can learn more and give directly via their website: https://www.scuffy.org/
Read MoreGrover Center: Volunteers Needed!
Root beer float season is just around the corner at the Grover Center and they are looking for friendly faces to help serve floats to our community! This is a fun way to earn volunteer or service hours while enjoying a sweet treat!
Read MoreShelby County Public Library: Planned Renovations
Shelby County Public Library is ready to begin extensive renovation and rejuvenation – just in time for spring. Work is slated to begin on March 4 or 5. The project will be financed by a $2 million General Obligation Bond, which was approved by the Shelby County Council in July 2025.
Read MoreFoster First Inc.: New Nonprofit - Seeking Clothing / Hygiene Products / Toy Donations
Welcome to the Shelby County Nonprofit family, Foster First Inc.! They are an organization located in Shelby Co. with personal experience working with foster children, kinship placements, and CHINS. Through their experience, they have seen the needs for the children and want to help. They are finalizing a location and anticipate a grand opening this summer. They strive to be a fully stocked and open to the public. They are accepting donations of clothes, diapers, hygiene products, and more.
Read MoreMeals on Wheels: Drivers needed in the Fairland Area
Meals on Wheels is in need of volunteers to deliver meals to clients in the Fairland area the 1st and 2nd Tuesdays of March, April and May. They are also searching for a volunteer to deliver the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Food is picked up at Town Hall in Fairland and deliveries take approximately one hour and a half. For more information, please contact Dee at mow@lightbound.com
Read MoreShares Inc.: Seeking Board Members
Interested in serving on the Shares, Inc. Board of Directors? Contact Michele Coffey at michelercoffey@gmail.com or 317-370-6225.
Read MoreCASA Volunteer Info Sessions (Jan. 15, 22, or 29)
Join a 30-minute virtual info session to learn more about the Rush Shelby CASA program (Court and Child Advocacy Group Inc.) and how you can get involved as a volunteer advocate for children in Shelby County!
Read MoreEmergency Management Shelby County: Text Alerts
Did you know that you can sign up to receive text alerts from Emergency Management Shelby County? Recently this system was activated to share about severe weather, the Warming Shelter that was activated, and who to contact to volunteer.
Read MoreShelby County Drug Free Coalition: 2026 Grant Cycle (Apps due Jan. 23)
Each year the Shelby County Drug Free Coalition offers funding opportunities to agencies seeking to reduce substance abuse in Shelby County. Grants will be awarded to projects in three areas: Prevention/ Education, Treatment/Intervention and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement.
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