Volunteer Things You Need To Know

Thank you for volunteering!

Below is important information for you to know prior to serving at Wheeler.
If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us at Volunteer@WheelerMission.org or 317.635.3575.

It is the responsibility of the Family/Group Leader to share this information with all volunteers in your group.

You can view our Volunteer Handout here.

Location Address, Parking, and Entrance: Parking is dependent upon the location of your volunteer opportunity. Prior to your volunteer opportunity, please read the confirmation email that was sent to you for additional important information. Please refer to the information below in regards to the location of your volunteer opportunity and where you should park.

Indianapolis locations:

Winter Contingency Support @ Cornerstone Lutheran Church

Address: 2837 East New York Street, 46201. New York Street is one-way heading east. Cornerstone Lutheran is a stone church located on the south (right) side of the road after Rural Street.
Parking: Parking is located on the west side of the church. The entrance to the parking lot is directly before you get to the church. Enter the first set of red doors on New York Street. Staff will be there to greet you, train you, and get you started!

Administrative Building

Address: 205 East New York Street, 46204 at the corner of Delaware and New York Streets. Their phone number is 317.635.3575.
Parking: Due to this location being directly downtown, our lot is very small and barely has enough room for staff and ministry vehicles. Please use metered parking on New York, Delaware, or other surrounding streets during business hours (Monday-Friday from 8:30AM-5PM). At this time, $1.50 equates to 1 hour of parking (Monday-Saturday, 7AM-9PM / accepts change, cash, and card). Volunteers serving after 5PM or on the weekends may park in our lot, which is located directly behind the building off of New York Street. Enter the doors on New York Street. Please sign in at the Front Desk directly inside the building. Let them know how you are serving, and they will direct you from there.

Center for Women & Children

Address: 3208 East Michigan Street, 46201 at the corner of Michigan and LaSalle Streets. This location is 10 stories high, so it towers in comparison to neighboring buildings. Michigan Street is one-way heading west. Their phone number is 317.687.3630.
Parking & Entrance:
- Wheeler owns the gated lot across the street at the southwest corner of Michigan and LaSalle Streets. The gate code is ‘2007’ and the pedestrian entry/exit gate is located near Michigan Street, facing the playground.
  - To get into the building, there is a “people gate” along the fence directly next to the Center. Although there is a keypad, this gate is never locked, so just pull and enter!
- Since our gated parking lot next to the building is very small and barely has room for staff and ministry vehicles, please park at one of the options above! This lot can be used after 5PM and on the weekends. You will have to buzz in at the gate so staff can open it.
- Enter the Center through the main doors, located on the east side of the building under the black awning.
- Check-in at the Front Desk directly inside the building. Let them know how you are serving and they will direct you from there. It is very important all volunteers sign in and out on the Sign-In Sheets, which are located at the Front Desk.

Men’s Residential Center

Address: 245 North Delaware Street, 46204 at the corner of Delaware and New York Streets. This location has the neon ‘Wheeler Mission – Jesus Saves’ sign on the front of the building. Their phone number is 317.636.2720.
Parking & Entrance (Monday-Friday during business hours: 9AM-5PM):
- Metered parking is available on New York & Delaware Streets as well as other surrounding streets; at this time, $1.50 equates to 1 hour of parking (Monday through Saturday, 9AM-8PM / accepts credit cards and change).
- Due to this location being directly downtown, our lot is very small and does not have enough room for staff and ministry vehicles – we apologize for any inconvenience. Unauthorized vehicles will be towed.
- Enter the southernmost doors on Delaware Street (3rd set of doors for those walking south on Delaware). Check-in at the Front Desk directly inside the building. Let them know how you are serving and they will direct you from there. It is very important all volunteers sign in and out on the Sign-In Sheets, which are located at the Front Desk.

Parking & Entrance (Weeknights after 5PM and Weekends):
- - Since you are volunteering after regular business hours (Monday-Friday from 8:30AM-5PM), parking may be available directly behind the east side of the Mission in the small lot off of New York Street.
    - This lot extends from the east side of the building to the Hudson Street alley and south to the brick drive area.
    - You are in the correct lot if your vehicle is pointing east or west – facing the Mission or Hudson Street.
    - We are not liable for ticketed or towed vehicles parked in a neighboring city lot.
  - Metered parking is available on New York & Delaware Streets; at this time, $1.50 equates to 1 hour of parking (Monday through Saturday, 9AM-8PM / accepts credit cards and change)
- - Enter the southernmost doors on Delaware Street (3rd set of doors for those walking south on Delaware). Check-in at the Front Desk directly inside the building. Let them know how you are serving and they will direct you from there. It is very important all volunteers sign in and out on the Sign-In Sheets, which are located at the Front Desk.

Shelter for Men

Address: 520 East Market Street, 46204 near the corner of Market and East Streets. It is a tan and brick building located on the north side of Market Street. Their phone number is 317.687.6795.
Parking & Entrance:
- Wheeler rents 15 parking spots in the gravel parking lot located just east of the Shelter for Men building on the northwest corner of Market Street and Park Avenue. The entrance to this lot is on Market Street.
- If parking is not available in this lot, metered parking is available on Market and East Streets, generally $1.00 is 1 hour of parking (accepts credit cards and change).
  - During business hours (Monday – Friday, 8AM-5PM), the small parking lot located directly in front of the Shelter is reserved for staff and ministry vehicles. If you are volunteering after those hours, please feel free to park in this area. We apologize for any inconvenience.
- Enter the Volunteer Entrance Door 2, which is located on Market Street. Ring the doorbell as these doors are locked at all times; someone is generally nearby to let you in. Let them know how you are volunteering and they will direct you from there!
  - If you are not able to enter through this set of doors, please walk around to Door 1, which is the next door to the west. Check-in at the Front Desk directly inside the building. Let them know how you are serving and they will help get you where you need to go. It is very important all volunteers sign in and out on the Sign-In Sheets, which are located at the Front Desk.

Thrift Store & Donation Center

Address: 2730 South Madison Avenue, 46225 (next door to the purple Planet Fitness building on the west side of Madison Ave). There are two light green buildings: The Thrift Store is the south building and the Donation Center is the north building. Their phone number is 317.791.9186.
Parking & Entrance: Parking is only available between our two locations – Thrift Store and Donation Center. Please do not park on the south side of the store near Planet Fitness, as this parking lot is owned and managed by that property group. Unauthorized vehicles may be towed. Enter either location, let them know you are there to volunteer, and be sure to sign in on the sign-in sheets.

Bloomington locations:

Center for Men

Address: 215 South Westplex Avenue, Bloomington 47404 near W. 3^rd Street and S. Westplex Avenue. Their phone number is 812.333.1905.
Parking & Entrance: Parking is available directly in front of the building. Enter in the doors located toward the center of the building and be sure to sign in on the volunteer sign-in sheets.

Center for Women & Children

Address: 400 South Opportunity Lane, Bloomington 47404 near W. 3^rd Street and Opportunity Lane, behind Autozone. Their phone number is 812.334.4047.
Parking & Entrance: Parking is available directly in front of the building. Enter in the doors located toward the center of the building and be sure to sign in on the volunteer sign-in sheets.

Hunt Training Center

Address: 7790 North Fish Road, Bloomington, IN 47408. Their phone number is 812.332.2452.
Parking: Once inside Hunt Training Center, follow the road to the right. A parking lot is located across the road from the basketball court and near the large, brown multi-purpose facility. Enter the main doors of that building and check-in at the desk!

Dress code: Whether serving at our men’s or women’s locations, be aware of your surroundings and make sure you are dressed appropriately and modestly. Casual clothes are recommended. Due to health code, Meal Service volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes, shirts with sleeves, and pants/skirts must be below the knee.
Personal belongings: Please leave belongings in a locked vehicle and out of sight. Wheeler is not responsible for lost or stolen property. No weapons are allowed.
Security: Each of Wheeler’s residential locations has metal detectors and security cameras to ensure the protection of guests, volunteers, and staff. Please remember we serve a diverse population. Be aware that our homeless guests may have criminal backgrounds, including sex offenders (Shelter for Men only). Although our guests have a variety of needs, we are thankful for God’s long-lasting protection.
Donations: Whether it is travel-sized hygiene items, clothing, or food, donations can be brought along with you at your volunteer time and dropped off when you sign in. For a current list of needed items, click here.
Sign In and Out: In order to know who is in the building and who is serving, it is very important to sign in and out on our Sign-in Sheets. These are generally located at the Front Desk. If you do not see them, please ask a staff member.
Interaction with guests: Always offer a smile and hello! Use discernment as to how to interact with guests of the opposite gender. Please do not exchange contact information or give money/gifts.
Photography and videography: You are more than welcome to take photos of our buildings and you or your volunteer group, but photographs/videos including guests are not
Flexibility: We ask that you come to your scheduled volunteer time with a patient heart and extend flexibility if your opportunity does not go as anticipated!
Prayer: We are a Christ-centered organization; therefore, prayer and Bible readings may occur during your volunteer time.

Questions? Please refer to the confirmation email you received upon scheduling as the contact person information is listed there. Otherwise, feel free to connect with us at 317.686.6239 or volunteer@WheelerMission.org.