He teaches courses in organizational behavior and negotiation. Bolinger emphasizes service opportunities in his courses that engage students while benefiting the local community. He introduced the “Make-a-Wish Challenge” to his senior-level Organizational Behavior course, whereby students divide into small groups to plan and execute a fundraiser to grant the wish of a child in the local community who has dealt with a life-threatening illness. Over the past three semesters, his classes have raised nearly $13,000 for the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Idaho. Bolinger also serves as a board member of the Pocatello Free Medical Clinic.