Volunteering with HCCF
Are you interested in helping make Hendricks County a better place to live, work, and play? The Hendricks County Community Foundation (HCCF) invites community members to share their time, talent, perspective, and leadership as volunteers.
At HCCF, volunteering looks a little different—and that’s intentional. As a community foundation, our work happens through thoughtful leadership, strategic grantmaking, philanthropic partnership, and strong stewardship of charitable resources.
Our volunteers serve as committee members, task force participants, event supporters, and Board leaders who help guide decisions, strengthen governance, support fundraising efforts, and shape the future of Hendricks County. HCCF’s work is made possible through the generosity, engagement, and leadership of community members who care deeply about this place and its future.
Here are a few ways you can get involved:
Serve on a committee
Committee service is one of the primary ways volunteers engage with HCCF’s mission and community leadership work.
HCCF committees bring together thoughtful and engaged community members who help guide grantmaking, strengthen governance, support philanthropy, and advance the Foundation’s strategic priorities. Committee members contribute ideas, expertise, relationships, and community perspective in support of HCCF’s work.
Committees generally meet four to six times per year, often virtually. While some committees have restricted membership requirements, many welcome new members on an ongoing basis.
Current committees include:
- Awareness Committee
- Development Committee
- Executive Committee (membership restricted to Board officers)
- Finance Committee
- Grants Committee
- Governance Committee
- Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program Committee
- Scholarship Advisory Committee
- Women’s Giving Circle Steering Committee
Committee members are expected to engage thoughtfully in discussion, come prepared for meetings, maintain appropriate confidentiality, and contribute positively to collaborative decision-making.
Committee service can also provide opportunities to deepen your understanding of community needs, build relationships with local leaders, and grow as a civic and philanthropic leader.
Click here for a PDF of current committee descriptions.
We welcome conversations with community members interested in committee service and volunteer leadership opportunities at HCCF.
Join a Task Force or Special Initiative
From time to time, HCCF convenes short-term task forces or working groups to focus on specific community opportunities, strategic initiatives, or organizational priorities.
These project-based opportunities allow volunteers to contribute specialized expertise, community insight, and leadership to focused efforts that advance HCCF’s mission and strengthen Hendricks County.
Examples may include:
- Strategic planning initiatives
- Community leadership conversations
- Capital or matching gift campaigns
- Giving circle initiatives
- Leadership transitions
- Special events and anniversary celebrations
Please inquire about current task force or special initiative opportunities.
Volunteer with a Special Event
HCCF hosts occasional community gatherings, donor engagement events, educational programs, and celebrations throughout the year.
Volunteers may assist with welcoming guests, planning support, outreach, logistics, and other event-related activities that help strengthen relationships and build community engagement around HCCF’s mission.
Please ask about upcoming opportunities to support HCCF events.
Join the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is the Foundation’s primary governing body and one of HCCF’s most important volunteer leadership groups.
Board members hold the organization in trust for the community and help guide HCCF’s mission, vision, strategic direction, policies, and long-term stewardship of charitable resources. In partnership with staff, the Board helps ensure HCCF remains a strong, accountable, and forward-looking community institution.
Board members contribute leadership, oversight, community perspective, and philanthropic engagement to support HCCF’s work and impact across Hendricks County.
The Board is responsible for governance, financial stewardship, policy development, fundraising leadership, community engagement, and oversight of the Foundation’s grantmaking and operations. The Board also hires and evaluates the President & CEO, who is responsible for the day-to-day management of HCCF.
Members of the Board of Directors are elected through a nomination and election process designed to reflect a broad range of experiences, backgrounds, expertise, and perspectives from across Hendricks County.
Board members serve without compensation and share a commitment to strengthening the quality of life in our community. Click here for more information on Board qualifications and responsibilities.
Interested in learning more?
We welcome conversations with community members interested in volunteering, committee service, and civic leadership opportunities at HCCF.
Follow this link to complete our Volunteer Information & Interest Form:
We periodically host volunteer information sessions and webinars where prospective volunteers can learn more about HCCF’s work, current opportunities, and ways to become engaged. Individuals who complete the interest survey will be invited to participate in upcoming sessions.
For questions or more information, email us or call 317-268-6240.
