Opportunities From: Get Connected

Meet us at Grace Lutheran Church (4441 Monroe St., Toledo, OH  43613).  This ministry is designed to share the love of Christ with everyone, but with a special invitation to folks with developmental disabilities. It's a little bit of singing, a little bit of story, a little bit of praying, a little bit of craft. a little bit of snack, AND a whole lot of joy! EVERYONE is welcome!

Help plant, maintain, and harvest seed from the native plants in the nursery. All tools and training provided. Bring a dish and join the stewardship department in a potluck lunch at the end of the program. 

Help plant, maintain, and harvest seed from the native plants in the nursery. All tools and training provided. 

Assist the Stewardship Department with the native plant program by transplanting seedlings and performing other tasks in the warmth of the greenhouse. Bring a dish and join the stewardship department in a potluck lunch at the end of the program.

Assist the Stewardship Department with the native plant program by transplanting seedlings and performing other tasks in the warmth of the greenhouse.

Assist the Stewardship Department with the native plant program by transplanting seedlings and performing other tasks in the warmth of the greenhouse.

Assist the Stewardship Department with the native plant program by transplanting seedlings and performing other tasks in the warmth of the greenhouse.

Assist the Stewardship Department with the native plant program by transplanting seedlings and performing other tasks in the warmth of the greenhouse.

Assist the Stewardship Department with the native plant program by transplanting seedlings and performing other tasks in the warmth of the greenhouse. Celebrate Pi Day by enjoying pie with the stewardship department at the end of the opportunity!

Assist the Stewardship Department with the native plant program by transplanting seedlings and performing other tasks in the warmth of the greenhouse.

Assist the stewardship department with the native plant program by transplanting seedlings and performing other tasks in the warmth of the greenhouse.

Do you have a green thumb and enjoy working outdoors? Are you curious about the benefits of native plants? Join staff and returning volunteers to learn about the adoptable native gardens and plant beds within your Wood County Parks and what you can do to help!

Join us for a second springtime Habitat Heroes program! Work with our stewardship department to become a hero for the environment and create a more sustainable and quality habitat. During this project, invasive buckthorn will be cut from the park. Tools and instructions will be provided. 

Join us for a springtime Habitat Heroes program! Become a hero for the environment by working with our stewardship department to create more sustainable and quality habitat for the benefit of nature and people alike. During this project, invasive honeysuckle will be cut from the savanna. Tools and instructions will be provided. 

Program Support Volunteers are needed and able to participate in various entry opportunities to support programs while not needing to be the expert at the activities.  From Hoghouse to Smokehouse, and the activities,  will have volunteers supporting tasks related to traditional butchering and creating a successful multi-station program.

Volunteers enable us to accomplish so much more by lending a hand in simple activities, allowing demonstrators to take a break, or talking with the visitors about the activities while allowing the tasks to be completed.

This is opportunity is for the following volunteers: Short-Term and Long-Term Volunteers who are 16 and older. Learn more about our types of service here. 

Look for additional details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Programming Volunteer Position for more information on programming opportunities with us.  

Visit the Historic Interpreter page in our Training Library to see what training is required to become part of the Historic Interpreter volunteers. 

Put your computer skills to work - volunteer for a short-term data entry project! Are you detail-oriented and comfortable working indoors with computers? We're looking for dedicated volunteers to assist with a short-term data entry project supporting Five Rivers MetroParks! Help us enter data from waivers collected during The Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience and make a meaningful impact behind the scenes. 

Volunteers provide quality administrative support to MetroParks staff, which enhances the efficiency of our operations and allows staff to dedicate more time to drive our mission forward.

This Shadow Experience opportunity is for those volunteers in training to serve as Historic Interpreters for the Daniel Arnold Historic Farm at Carriage Hill MetroPark. You will be partnered with a qualified and experienced Historic Interpreter volunteer and/or Staff Lead during this shadow experience to observe, learn, and practice the skills of a Historic Interpreter. Period clothing is not required for this shadow experience; however, if you move forward to fully qualify as a Historic Interpreter, period clothing will be required.

"From Hog House to Smokehouse" is a seasonal program at the Historic Farm that highlights one of the key winter activities on an 1880s farm: food preservation. Volunteers will assist with interpretive elements and activities such as meat cutting, wrapping meat, making sausage, woodstove cooking, and sharing information about the entire process from Hog House to Smokehouse. Demonstrations will showcase various methods of breaking down meat into different cuts, preserving it, and utilizing it in cooking. Volunteers will engage visitors through various demonstrations and interpretive stations throughout the farm. This seasonal program is an excellent opportunity for both experienced and new volunteers to enhance their skills before the full season begins.

Volunteers bring to life the historic farm, and help visitors get a glimpse of what living in the 1880s might have been like, and make a stronger connection to the history of Carriage Hill and the experience of life on an 1880s working farm. This opportunity will allow people to enjoy an experience at the historic farm, learn more about traditional butchering and the uses of the meat, and get a personal introduction to life on the farm.

This opportunity is open to the following volunteers:  Short-term and Long-Term volunteers who are 16 years or older and have submitted the historic interpreter virtual training requirement. Learn more about our types of service here. 

Look for additional details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Programming Volunteer Position for more information on additional programming opportunities with us.  

"From Hog House to Smokehouse" is a seasonal program at the Historic Farm that highlights one of the key winter activities on an 1880s farm: food preservation. Volunteers will assist with interpretive elements and activities such as meat cutting, wrapping meat, making sausage, woodstove cooking, and sharing information about the entire process from Hog House to Smokehouse. Demonstrations will showcase various methods of breaking down meat into different cuts, preserving it, and utilizing it in cooking. Volunteers will engage visitors through various demonstrations and interpretive stations throughout the farm. This seasonal program is an excellent opportunity for both experienced and new volunteers to enhance their skills before the full season begins.

Volunteers bring to life the historic farm, and help visitors get a glimpse of what living in the 1880s might have been like, and make a stronger connection to the history of Carriage Hill and the experience of life on an 1880s working farm. This opportunity will allow people to enjoy an experience at the historic farm, learn more about traditional butchering and the uses of the meat, and get a personal introduction to life on the farm.

This opportunity is open to the following volunteers:  Short-term and Long-Term volunteers who are 16 years or older and have qualified as a historic interpreter. Learn more about our types of service here. 

Look for additional details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Programming Volunteer Position for more information on additional programming opportunities with us.  

This project will provide food and hygiene items to low-income and unhoused members of our community. Our food pantries have been struggling to keep up with the increase in demand and often hygiene items are not readily available. We have a growing number of student families that do not have feminine products, tooth brushes, toothpaste, deodorant etc. and the school is attempting to fill that need but our supplies are exhausted. By providing both food and hygienic items we are meeting the most essential needs while helping to restore dignity to those in our community who are struggling. In addition to the food and hygiene items provided we will provide information on other resources in the community so that they will have additional support readily available.

This project is funded by Serve Ohio in collaboration with the Eastern Local School District.

Do you enjoy gardening, or are you curious to learn more about native plants and sustainable horticulture? Join the knowledgeable staff and fellow volunteers at Aullwood Garden MetroPark and get hands-on experience caring for one of Dayton’s premier historic garden estates. Help bring Marie Aull’s vision to life by supporting gardening practices rooted in local conservation, all within a peaceful setting along the Stillwater River.

Horticulture at Five Rivers MetroParks creates, maintains, and preserves green space and habitats for pollinators and native plants, as well as educates visitors on sustainable gardening practices and local food production.  Gardening volunteers support the Horticulture and Outdoor Connections staff in a variety of gardening tasks. 

Under the supervision of the Staff Lead, support and assist with the following tasks:

Historic Blacksmith volunteers are needed during Traditional Butchering to provide interpretation and demonstrations for the Blacksmith shop on the Daniel A Arnold Historic Farm.

Volunteers represent what living in the 1880s might have been like, and help visitors make a stronger connection to the history of Carriage Hill and experience life on an 1880s working farm. 

 This is an opportunity for Long-Term Volunteers who have qualified as Historic Interpreters, as well as Historic Blacksmiths. Learn more about our types of service here. 

Volunteers must be qualified as Historic Blacksmiths to serve in this opportunity. To learn more, visit our Historic Blacksmith Volunteer Training page here.

Look for Additional Details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing!  See the Skilled Trades Volunteer Position for more information on skilled trades opportunities with us.  

Historic Woodworker volunteers are needed during Traditional Butchering to provide interpretation and demonstrations for the Wood Shop on the Daniel A Arnold Historic Farm.  

Volunteers represent what living in the 1880s might have been like, and help visitors make a stronger connection to the history of Carriage Hill and experience life on an 1880s working farm. 

This opportunity  is  for the following volunteers: Long-Term Volunteers who have qualified as Historic Interpreters, as well as Historic woodworkers.  Learn more about our types of service here. 

Volunteers must be qualified as a Historic Woodworker to serve in this opportunity. To learn more, visit our Historic Woodworker Volunteer Training page here.

Look for Additional Details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing!  See the Skilled Trades Volunteer Position for more information on skilled trades opportunities with us.  

The Worthington Resource Pantry will purchase $1,000 worth of bulk feminine hygiene pads to create Dignity Packs for distribution to neighbors in need. Volunteers will work together to sort, count, and repackage the pads into smaller, ready-to-distribute bundles that can be easily accessed through the Pantry’s Choice Shopping Area and Homebound Delivery program.

This hands-on service project will give volunteers, particularly youth and community groups, the opportunity to directly support women and girls facing period poverty. In addition to assembling the packs, volunteers will assist with labeling, organizing, and stocking the Pantry shelves to ensure the products are accessible to all who need them. The project will benefit women, girls, and aging women across northern Franklin and southern Delaware County who face financial barriers to accessing menstrual hygiene products.

These Dignity Packs will serve hundreds of local households who turn to the Worthington Resource Pantry each month for essential items. In addition, volunteers will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges facing their community and the importance of equitable access to personal care essentials.

5 Reading Role Models will be needed at Willyard Elementary.  We are adding Willyard as a monthly reading event.  Please see list of dates below and sign up for as many as you wish.  Thank you.

Below is some basics for Reading Role Models:
• Wear your United Way Reading Role Model shirt
• Bring 4-5 books age appropriate to read to kindergarten class during the ½ hour reading
• Try to arrive 5-10 minutes prior to reading time
• Sign in with front office (office attendant will direct all readers to kindergarten rooms)
• Have FUN! This is a great time to encourage early grade reading, feel free to include audience participation by asking questions or by having a short discussion after you read.

PLEASE log your volunteer hours :)

**Note: This opportunity is only open for volunteers in training to be qualified Barn Aides at the Carriage Hill Riding Center. **

Barn Aide volunteers are critical to providing daily care for the horses and the equestrian facility in which these beloved animals live, work, and play. Now that you have completed your virtual and scheduled in-person training, you are ready to shadow qualified volunteers and Carriage Hill Riding Center staff to practice the skills needed to become a qualified Barn Aide volunteer.  

You'll work alongside qualified volunteers and staff at scheduled shadow experience shifts to practice these tasks until you are able to check off and begin completing these tasks more independently as a qualified barn aide volunteer.

Plus, once you qualify as a Barn Aide volunteer by completing your check off, you become eligible to participate in additional training to support a variety of equestrian programming opportunities at the Carriage Hill Riding Center.

Volunteers complete essential operational tasks and hands-on daily care alongside qualified volunteers and staff during these scheduled shadow experiences to ensure the good health and well-being of our horses allowing the Riding Center facility to function on a daily basis.

This opportunity is open to the following volunteers: Long-Term and Youth volunteers, ages 14 and up, who have completed the required prerequisite training and are able to make an ongoing commitment to service at the Carriage Hill Riding Center.  Short term volunteers willing to commit 8 shifts or more may be considered.

GET STARTED: Not currently in Barn Aide training, but would like to get started? Follow this link to begin virtual training today.

Embrace the winter season and make a difference as a volunteer in a truly distinctive experience that few have had the chance to enjoy. This opportunity allows you to engage visitors in this unique activity and help bring to life the fascinating history of food preservation on an 1800s farm. By participating in ice cutting and storage, you'll gain invaluable insights into the challenges and techniques of that era. Join us and be part of a unique, weather-dependent adventure that will enrich your understanding of the past while making lasting memories!

Volunteers enable us to accomplish so much more by lending a hand in simple activities, allowing demonstrators to take a break, or talking with the visitors about the activities while allowing the tasks to be completed.

Under the supervision of the historic farm staff, volunteers assist and support with the following:

This opportunity is open to the following volunteers:  Long-Term who are 16 years or older and qualified as a historic interpreter. Learn more about our types of service here. 

Look for additional details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Programming Volunteer Position for more information on programming opportunities with us.  

Do you LOVE being around horses and don't mind getting your hands a little dirty? Or maybe you're just looking for a way to give back while getting in a great workout? Consider joining our team of Carriage Hill Riding Center Volunteers as a Barn Aide!

Barn aide volunteers are essential to providing daily care for the horses and maintaining the equestrian facility where these beloved animals live, work, and play. This is an opportunity to make a big difference at every volunteer shift. If you're looking to make an ongoing commitment to service of 8 shifts or more per year that makes a real impact, consider joining us!

Note: All new Riding Center volunteers begin as Barn Aides. These volunteers can participate in additional training to support a variety of our equestrian programming opportunities.

Impact

Volunteers complete essential operational tasks and hands-on daily care which promotes the health and well-being of our horses and allows the Riding Center facility to function on a daily basis.

This opportunity is open to the following volunteers: Long-Term and Youth volunteers, ages 14 and up, who have completed the required prerequisite training and are able to make an ongoing commitment to service at the Carriage Hill Riding Center.  Short term volunteers willing to commit 8 shifts or more may be considered.  

Do you have skills in carpentry, or would like to expand on your carpentry skills? Join our Woodworking at Cox Arboretum volunteer team! Once trained and checked off, volunteers use their skills and expertise to plan, strategize, and craft a variety of woodworking projects! Click here to review the Woodworking at Cox Arboretum MetroPark Volunteer Training.

Our Skilled Trades volunteers help drive our mission forward by assisting with maintenance projects in fabrication, repair, and interpretation. Through Woodworking, volunteers share their skills and talents to help Five Rivers MetroParks get important build projects accomplished throughout our parks.

Under the supervision of the assigned staff, support and assist with the following:

This opportunity is perfect for volunteers who enjoy the chilly days of winter and are looking for a unique experience that many people have never encountered. Volunteers will remain active while assisting the staff in the ice harvesting program and helping to keep everyone warm by the fire pit. Activities such as ice cutting and ice storage will showcase the practices of life on an 1800s farm. This distinctive and weather-dependent experience provides valuable insight into food preservation during that time period.

Individuals who volunteer their time and talents help put excitement and perspective into the activities at the Carriage Hill Historic Farm and the visitor center. Program Support Volunteers are needed and able to participate in various entry opportunities to support programs, while not needing to be the expert at the activities. 

Impact

Volunteers enable us to accomplish so much more by lending a hand in simple activities, allowing demonstrators to take a break, or talking with the visitors about the activities while allowing the tasks to be completed.

Tasks

Under the supervision of the historic farm staff, volunteers assist and support with the following:

This opportunity is open to the following volunteers:  Short-term and Long-Term who are 16 years or older. Learn more about our types of service here. 

Look for additional details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Programming Volunteer Position Description for more information.  

 Interested in becoming a Historic Interpreter? Visit the Historic Interpreter page in our Training Library to see what training is required to become part of the Historic Interpreter team at the Historic Farm. 

Wegerzyn Gardens MetroParks actively promotes landscaping with native plants in balance with traditional garden selections to inspire visitors. Come volunteer alongside staff and volunteers as you help with this important conservation project!

Protecting open space and natural areas is a priority for Five Rivers MetroParks, which protects nearly 16,000 acres of land — 90 percent of it in its natural state. Conservation volunteers are a part of our regional conservation story by assisting in implementing a variety of natural area management plans. 

Under the supervision of the assigned staff, volunteers will support and assist with the following:

Do you enjoy customer service and long drives? Experience the changing seasons as you drive a designated route through the parks delivering mail to park staff. Courier volunteers start at the MetroParks Main Office to gather mail, then drive a MetroParks vehicle between park offices delivering packages, mail, and other items.

NORTH PARKS ROUTE: 8:30 - 11:30am

SOUTH PARKS ROUTE: 1:00 - 4:00pm

Volunteers provide quality administrative support to MetroParks staff, which enhances the efficiency of our operations and allows staff to dedicate more time to driving our mission forward.

Share your love and enthusiasm for the Arboretum with park patrons! Help enhance the visitor experience by greeting, welcoming, and interacting with a variety of diverse audiences and recommending all the best things to see and do while visiting the park.

Visitor Center Ambassadors share their enthusiasm for Five Rivers MetroParks with diverse audiences at the Visitor Centers at Carriage Hill and Cox Arboretum MetroParks. Ambassadors are often the first friendly faces a visitor sees welcoming them to the park and can be counted on to share helpful information and answer a variety of questions.

Share your love and enthusiasm for Carriage Hill with park patrons! Help enhance the visitor experience by greeting, welcoming, and interacting with a variety of diverse audiences and recommending all the best things to see and do while visiting the farm.

Visitor Center Ambassadors share their enthusiasm for Five Rivers MetroParks with diverse audiences at the Visitor Centers at Carriage Hill and Cox Arboretum MetroParks. Ambassadors are often the first friendly faces a visitor sees welcoming them to the park and can be counted on to share helpful information and answer a variety of questions.

On  2 Saturdays in January join together as a community to address two major community needs: helping low-income seniors with property upkeep issues and the collection  and distribution of cleaning and hygiene items that cannot be purchased with SNAP and other government benefits.  We are seeking youth and adult volunteers as well as  local landscapers to help with this project. 

Butler County United Way is hosting an online Building Block event in support of Sojourner Recovery Services and those in our community that they serve. It’s our way of joining with our Butler County neighbors to give back in a way that will build a solid foundation for the future. Each 'Building Block Event' is tailored to one of the building blocks for a good life: Health, Financial Stability, or Education. March 1, 2026- March 31, 2026, we will be collecting cleaning and disinfecting items for a “Spring Cleaning” themed drive. These items will be used throughout the Sojourner offices and residential homes to ensure all staff and clients have the products they need to stay healthy and reside in clean living and working spaces. 

Click here to give a monetary donation through our Website under the Volunteer Fund. 
Click here to give through our Amazon Wish List. 

 All big things start out small. Let's be the cornerstone of big change!

Drop your new cleaning supplies off any time between March 1, 2026
and March 31, 2026, Tuesday- Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Butler County United Way
323 North Third Street
Hamilton, OH 45011

Building Block Events are our way of joining together with our neighbors throughout Butler County to give back in a way that will build a solid foundation for the future. Each 'Building Block Event' is tailored to one of the building blocks for a good life: Youth Opportunity, Healthy Community, and Financial Security.

Our 'Valentine's Day Treats' event will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, and will focus on creating Velntine's Day care packages to be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of West Chester for distribution to those in need. We are looking for the following donations to be graciously provided for the care packages: conversation hearts, candy, fruit snacks, gold fish, granola bars, and a sweet card created by Mrs. Galligher's fourth grade class at Linden Elementary! 

We invite you to join us in assembling these care packages.

Event will be held
Wednesday, February 18 from
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at:

Butler County United Way
323 North Third Street
Hamilton, OH 45011

Click here for a Monetary Donation for buying Valentine Treats!

Click here for our Amazon Wish List for buying Valentine Treats! 

GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER.

Program Description and Who We’re Seeking:

Our Malaika Mentor Program is uniquely curated for youth identifying as Black girls, and we are seeking Black and other Women of Color to serve as mentors, fostering individual relationships, implementing creative programming initiatives, and nurturing community bonds. Currently, we are recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers to serve as mentors for six months as part of our inaugural mentor Cohort, "60 for Six."

Why Volunteer With Us?

Your involvement directly addresses the urgent need for mentorship. Currently, there are over 60 youth eagerly awaiting mentors, and with your assistance, we could expand our services to reach many more.

How It Works:

Volunteers will receive mentor training and support before being matched and engaging with their mentee in meaningful cultural, educational, and social activities, facilitating personal and professional growth for the youth involved – all at no cost to the Volunteer.

Interested?

Take the first step today by clicking the Mentor Interest Form 2025 to sign up for orientation. Once submitted, you’ll be contacted with more details about the next steps!

Program Description and Who We’re Seeking:

Our Simba Mentor Program is uniquely curated for youth identifying as Black boys, and we are seeking Black and other Men of Color to serve as mentors, fostering individual relationships, implementing creative programming initiatives, and nurturing community bonds. Currently, we are recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers to serve as mentors for six months as part of our mentor Cohort, "60 for Six."

Objective:

The "60 for Six" initiative aims to recruit, train, and support 60 community members to mentor youth involved with Franklin County Children Services over a six-month period.

Why Volunteer With Us?

Your involvement directly addresses an urgent need for mentorship. Many youth are currently on our waiting list, and with your help, we can extend our services to impact even more young lives. As a volunteer mentor, you’ll receive all the training, guidance, and support you need to make a meaningful difference. We provide a structured framework for mentors and mentees, offering FREE cultural, educational, and social activities to encourage growth and build connections.

How It Works:

Volunteers will receive mentor training and support before being matched and engaging with their mentee in meaningful cultural, educational, and social activities, facilitating personal and professional growth for the youth involved – all at no cost to the Volunteer.

Interested?

Take the first step today by clicking the Mentor Interest Form 2025 to sign up for orientation. Once submitted, you’ll be contacted with more details about the next steps!

Program Description and Who We’re Seeking:

Our Friendship Program is designed to foster social-emotional learning and the art of building relationships. Through mentorship within the program, our emphasis lies in nurturing personal connections, implementing inventive programming, and fortifying community bonds. Currently, we are recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers to serve as mentors for six months as part of our inaugural mentor Cohort, "60 for Six."

Why Volunteer With Us?

Your involvement directly addresses the urgent need for mentorship, including in the Friendship Program. Currently, there are over 60 youth eagerly awaiting mentors, and with your assistance, we could expand our services to reach many more.

How It Works:

Volunteers will receive mentor training and support before being matched and engaging with their mentee in meaningful cultural, educational, and social activities, facilitating personal and professional growth for the youth involved – all at no cost to the Volunteer.

Interested?

Take the first step today by clicking the Mentor Interest Form 2025 to sign up for orientation. Once submitted, you’ll be contacted with more details about the next steps!

Program Description and Who We’re Seeking:

Our College-Bound Program aims to encourage youth to pursue post-secondary education while also emphasizing the development of essential life skills. Through mentorship within the program, we focus on cultivating individual connections, introducing innovative programming, and strengthening community ties. Currently, we are recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers to serve as mentors for six months as part of our mentor Cohort, "60 for Six."

Why Volunteer With Us?

Your involvement directly addresses the urgent need for mentorship, including in the College-Bound Program. Currently, there are over 60 youth eagerly awaiting mentors, and with your assistance, we could expand our services to reach many more.

How It Works:

Volunteers will receive mentor training and support before being matched and engaging with their mentee in meaningful cultural, educational, and social activities, facilitating personal and professional growth for the youth involved – all at no cost to the Volunteer.

Interested?

Take the first step today by clicking the Mentor Interest Form 2025 to sign up for orientation. Once submitted, you’ll be contacted with more details about the next steps!

This project will entail building a gazebo structure with swings for the rest and reflection of older adults and families visiting the Preble County Historical Society and Nature Reserve.

Curious about different volunteer opportunities at Stratford? Meet the team, learn about different ways to get involved, and roll up your sleeves for two hands-on activities. This is the perfect way to get a small taste of the volunteer experience at Stratford. Whether you’re brand new or a familiar face, it’s the perfect way to discover where your talents can grow!

RSVP Online: Click Here

Building Block events are our way of joining together with our neighbors throughout Butler County to give back in a way that will build a solid foundation for the future. Each Building Block event is tailored to one of the building blocks for a good life: Health, Financial Stability/Basic Needs, or Education.Between Monday, January 5 , 2026 and Thursday, January 30, 2026, we will be holding an Education Building Block Event and will be collecting new school supplies. The supplies will be donated to Butler County Educational Service Center (Project Success) and Booker T. Washington Community Center.

Join us in spreading warmth and knowledge this winter by participating in our Mid-Year School Supplies Drive! As the chill sets in, many students need our help to stay prepared and motivated for the rest of the school year. Your contributions will significantly impact our local students’ educational journey. Together, we can ensure that every child has the tools they need to succeed. Let’s come together to brighten the winter months for our students and help them thrive in their education. Your generosity can make a world of difference! 

Please consider participating and see how you might be one of the building blocks toward a brighter future for many of these children throughout our county.

We are accepting the following donations: 

School Supplies
• Notebooks (lined and unlined)
• Binders (1-inch and 2-inch)
• Folders (two-pocket folders in assorted colors)
• Loose-Leaf Paper (college and wide-ruled)
• Pens (black, blue, red)
• Pencils (#2 and mechanical)
• Colored Pencils
• Markers (washable and permanent)
• Highlighters
• Erasers (large and pencil top)
• Glue Sticks and Liquid Glue
• Scissors (child-safe and regular)
• Rulers (metric and imperial)
• Index Cards (3x5 and 4x6)
• Sticky Notes (assorted colors)
• Backpacks (sturdy and unisex designs)
• Pencil Cases
• Calculators (basic and scientific)
• Dry Erase Markers
• USB Drives (for school projects and assignments
Hygiene & Personal Care
• Chapstick or Lip Balm
• Hand Lotion
• Hand Sanitizer
• Toothpaste and Toothbrushes
• Soap and Shampoo
• Feminine Hygiene Products
• Tissues
• Deodorant
Extras for Cold Weather
• Reusable Hand Warmers
• Hot Chocolate Packets (for a cozy treat)
• Blankets or Throw Blankets
Tech Accessories (for virtual learning support)
• Earbuds or Headphones
• USB Flash Drives
• Phone Charging Cables and Portable Chargers

Click here to donate through our Amazon Wish List.

Click here to give a monetary donation through our Website under the Volunteer Fund. 

All big things start out small. Let's be the cornerstone of big change!

Drop your new school supplies off any time between January 5, 2026
and January 30, 2026, Tuesday- Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Butler County United Way
323 North Third Street
Hamilton, OH 45011

Help make Kramer Elementary PTG's winter "Mother-Son Dance" a success. We are looking for volunteers to set up the event, help us refill snacks and drinks, judge a dance competition, help out with games, and take tickets. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949AFAC23ABF58-60876357-boogie#/

Assist with event clean-up at the conclusion of the event, pack decorations, and ensure the venue is left tidy and organized. Report to Grace Clinic staff to identify your role during tear down.

Join Our Team of Art Shop Volunteers!

Are you passionate about the arts and connecting with people? We have an exciting opportunity for you to make a difference! Our vibrant Art Shop is looking for dedicated volunteers to join our team.

Position: Art Shop Volunteer

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Benefits:

If you're ready to make a positive impact on the arts and have a passion for creating smiles, we want to hear from you. To apply, email Heidi Schiller at heidi@oxarts.org with your name, contact information, and a brief statement about why you'd be a great fit at the OCAC!

Packing welcome bags for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors. Lunch will be provided.

Packing welcome bags for our domestic violence and sexual assault survivors.

Project Woman of Ohio is looking for volunteers to help pack Welcome bags for our MLK Service Day provided by "SERV Ohio". We are also asking for donations of items such as home cleaning products, linens, and welcome mats.

Reading Role Models are needed for 2 Pre -K classrooms and 2 Kindergarten classrooms at 2:30 p.m. for the dates listed. 

2 Reading Role Models are needed for the 2 Pre-K classroom for 11:00 a.m. for the dates listed.

Below is some basics for Reading Role Models:
• Wear your United Way Reading Role Model shirt
• Bring 4-5 books age appropriate to read to kindergarten/Pre-K class during the ½ hour reading
• Try to arrive 5-10 minutes prior to reading time
• Sign in with front office (office attendant will direct all readers to kindergarten rooms)
• Have FUN! This is a great time to encourage early grade reading, feel free to include audience participation by asking questions or by having a short discussion after you read.

PLEASE log your volunteer hours :)

Do you like meeting new people? Are you friendly and outgoing? Do you love Jesus? Do you have free time in the evenings? If so Troy Skate Church needs you to be part of our front desk team! We depend on our volunteers to greet everyone that walks in our doors and help them get checked in. This is a unique opportunity to love on the teens and young adults in our community that need it the most! Bonus- you get to watch them skateboard! Don't be shy, anybody over 18 can do this job!

We need hot meals prepared, delivered and served to our Skate Church nights. This is a great project for a small group or family. Please provide enough food for the date you signed up for and be prepared for 2-3 people to stay and serve it if possible!

Mondays - Food needed for 20-30 people

Wednesday - Food needed for 40-50 people

Meals are served at approximately 6:45/7pm right after a short message & prayer. We provide plates, bowls, napkins, utensils & cups. We also have several serving spoons/tongs available. 

We do not have an oven to keep things warm; there are power outlets available.

Popular choices include crock pot meals/casseroles etc. It can be simple! These hungry skaters aren't too picky.

We look forward to seeing you at The Refuge!

The simple act of love and joy that a fresh baked cookie can provide is incredible! Help bring those feelings of love and joy to the students and young adults who Troy Skate Church serve by cooking delicious cookies and treats. Join our team of baked good providers and help bring a smile to a young person's life. 

We work to provide a sweet treat for the skate community every Friday evening.

Treat drop-off is at The Refuge (Troy Skate Church's indoor location)

Our native plant gardens need your help!

Gain valuable gardening experience while helping your local parks and community! Sign-up to be part of a team of people who design, implement and care for the native plant gardens. Staff will meet you in the spring to get you started. You choose the day and time to visit and tend to the garden. We will supply the plants and tools you need for a successful garden.

Sign-up to be care for a native plant gardens. You choose your schedule. Coordinate with park district staff before beginning: Madeline Nelson, mnelson@wcparks.org, 419-661-5113.

Park District Headquarters: (419) 353-1897 office@wcparks.org   

Register and log your hours.

Expectations

Welcome to the Propagation Operation, or PropOps for short. Our goal is to propagate native plants to be used for restoration and conservation projects throughout the district. In addition to trees and shrubs, volunteers will be growing herbaceous plants as well at the Barbara Cox Center for Sustainable Horticulture at Cox Arboretum MetroPark. 

Protecting open space and natural areas is a priority for Five Rivers MetroParks, which protects nearly 16,000 acres of land — 90 percent of it in its natural state. Conservation volunteers are a part of our regional conservation story by assisting in implementing a variety of natural area management plans.  

Under the supervision of the assigned staff, volunteers will support and assist with the following:

We provide Hospice Services to Residents at home and in facilities, throughout Portage, Summit, Stark, and Medina Counties. Our volunteers have opportunities to serve in many capacities: Administrative Volunteers assist with administrative needs in our office, including filing, photocopying, assembling information packets, assistance with mailings, making phone calls, etc. Direct Care Volunteers visit our patients in their homes or in nursing facilities, providing companionship, emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families. They may provide respite care, and may also make “tuck-In calls” to our patients on a regular basis, particularly prior to weekends or holidays, to ensure that they have adequate supplies, in an effort to avoid any emergencies.  Bereavement Volunteers are advised by the Bereavement Coordinator and serve as an additional support to the bereavement program, which provides services to grieving families and caregivers during the 13-month period following the death of the hospice patient. Support by the volunteer may include assistance with administrative tasks (such as standard mailings), assistance with a Bereavement Support Group and/or assistance with the Annual Memorial Service. These volunteers must undergo some additional training.

We provide Hospice Services to Residents at home and in facilities, throughout Portage, Summit, Stark, and Medina Counties. Our volunteers have opportunities to serve in many capacities: Administrative Volunteers assist with administrative needs in our office, including filing, photocopying, assembling information packets, assistance with mailings, making phone calls, etc. Direct Care Volunteers visit our patients in their homes or in nursing facilities, providing companionship, emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families. They may provide respite care, and may also make “tuck-In calls” to our patients on a regular basis, particularly prior to weekends or holidays, to ensure that they have adequate supplies, in an effort to avoid any emergencies. Bereavement Volunteers are advised by the Bereavement Coordinator and serve as an additional support to the bereavement program, which provides services to grieving families and caregivers during the 13-month period following the death of the hospice patient. Support by the volunteer may include assistance with administrative tasks (such as standard mailings), assistance with a Bereavement Support Group and/or assistance with the Annual Memorial Service. These volunteers must undergo some additional training.

We provide Hospice Services to Residents at home and in facilities, throughout Portage, Summit, Stark, and Medina Counties. Our volunteers have opportunities to serve in many capacities: Administrative Volunteers assist with administrative needs in our office, including filing, photocopying, assembling information packets, assistance with mailings, making phone calls, etc. Direct Care Volunteers visit our patients in their homes or in nursing facilities, providing companionship, emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families. They may provide respite care, and may also make “tuck-In calls” to our patients on a regular basis, particularly prior to weekends or holidays, to ensure that they have adequate supplies, in an effort to avoid any emergencies. Bereavement Volunteers are advised by the Bereavement Coordinator and serve as an additional support to the bereavement program, which provides services to grieving families and caregivers during the 13-month period following the death of the hospice patient. Support by the volunteer may include assistance with administrative tasks (such as standard mailings), assistance with a Bereavement Support Group and/or assistance with the Annual Memorial Service. These volunteers must undergo some additional training.

We provide Hospice Services to Residents at home and in facilities, throughout Portage, Summit, Stark, and Medina Counties. Our volunteers have opportunities to serve in many capacities: Administrative Volunteers assist with administrative needs in our office, including filing, photocopying, assembling information packets, assistance with mailings, making phone calls, etc. Direct Care Volunteers visit our patients in their homes or in nursing facilities, providing companionship, emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families. They may provide respite care, and may also make “tuck-In calls” to our patients on a regular basis, particularly prior to weekends or holidays, to ensure that they have adequate supplies, in an effort to avoid any emergencies. Bereavement Volunteers are advised by the Bereavement Coordinator and serve as an additional support to the bereavement program, which provides services to grieving families and caregivers during the 13-month period following the death of the hospice patient. Support by the volunteer may include assistance with administrative tasks (such as standard mailings), assistance with a Bereavement Support Group and/or assistance with the Annual Memorial Service. These volunteers must undergo some additional training.

We provide Hospice Services to Residents at home and in facilities, throughout Portage, Summit, Stark, and Medina Counties. Our volunteers have opportunities to serve in many capacities: Administrative Volunteers assist with administrative needs in our office, including filing, photocopying, assembling information packets, assistance with mailings, making phone calls, etc. Direct Care Volunteers visit our patients in their homes or in nursing facilities, providing companionship, emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families. They may provide respite care, and may also make “tuck-In calls” to our patients on a regular basis, particularly prior to weekends or holidays, to ensure that they have adequate supplies, in an effort to avoid any emergencies. Bereavement Volunteers are advised by the Bereavement Coordinator and serve as an additional support to the bereavement program, which provides services to grieving families and caregivers during the 13-month period following the death of the hospice patient. Support by the volunteer may include assistance with administrative tasks (such as standard mailings), assistance with a Bereavement Support Group and/or assistance with the Annual Memorial Service. These volunteers must undergo some additional training.

We provide Hospice Services to Residents at home and in facilities, throughout Portage, Summit, Stark, and Medina Counties. Our volunteers have opportunities to serve in many capacities: Administrative Volunteers assist with administrative needs in our office, including filing, photocopying, assembling information packets, assistance with mailings, making phone calls, etc. Direct Care Volunteers visit our patients in their homes or in nursing facilities, providing companionship, emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families. They may provide respite care, and may also make “tuck-In calls” to our patients on a regular basis, particularly prior to weekends or holidays, to ensure that they have adequate supplies, in an effort to avoid any emergencies. Bereavement Volunteers are advised by the Bereavement Coordinator and serve as an additional support to the bereavement program, which provides services to grieving families and caregivers during the 13-month period following the death of the hospice patient. Support by the volunteer may include assistance with administrative tasks (such as standard mailings), assistance with a Bereavement Support Group and/or assistance with the Annual Memorial Service. These volunteers must undergo some additional training.

We provide Hospice Services to Residents at home and in facilities, throughout Portage, Summit, Stark, and Medina Counties. Our volunteers have opportunities to serve in many capacities: Administrative Volunteers assist with administrative needs in our office, including filing, photocopying, assembling information packets, assistance with mailings, making phone calls, etc. Direct Care Volunteers visit our patients in their homes or in nursing facilities, providing companionship, emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families. They may provide respite care, and may also make “tuck-In calls” to our patients on a regular basis, particularly prior to weekends or holidays, to ensure that they have adequate supplies, in an effort to avoid any emergencies. Bereavement Volunteers are advised by the Bereavement Coordinator and serve as an additional support to the bereavement program, which provides services to grieving families and caregivers during the 13-month period following the death of the hospice patient. Support by the volunteer may include assistance with administrative tasks (such as standard mailings), assistance with a Bereavement Support Group and/or assistance with the Annual Memorial Service. These volunteers must undergo some additional training.

Calling all skateboarders! If you even just skateboarded as a kid or many many moons ago, that's OK!

We are looking for fun, upbeat adults to come and hangout and be positive role models for these young adults. Can't skateboard anymore, no problem! Skaters love for people to take videos of them landing sick tricks! You could be that person! 

If any of this sounds like something you would dig, hit us up! 

As a Big you can give a Little the invaluable gift of your time. By simply changing their perspective of what the world can offer, you can literally start changing their life. Play a board game. Make a craft. Hit the playground together. Just as your options are unlimited, so is your Little’s potential. 

Bigs meet with their Littles a minimum of 2 times a month.  We ask for an 18 month minimum commitment.

As a Big you can give a Little the invaluable gift of your time. By simply changing their perspective of what the world can offer, you can literally start changing their life. Play a board game. Make a craft. Hit the playground together. Just as your options are unlimited, so is your Little’s potential. 

Bigs meet with their Littles a minimum of 2 times a month.  We ask for an 18 month minimum commitment.

Volunteers meet every other Wednesday to assemble Buckey Bags filled with food for school students for the weekend. The students served by this program rely heavily on the food served in school, and therefore, are at risk of experiencing food insecurity during the weekend. 

Volunteers meet every other Wednesday to assemble Buckey Bags filled with food for school students for the weekend. The students served by this program rely heavily on the food served in school, and therefore, are at risk of experiencing food insecurity during the weekend. 

Five Rivers MetroParks and Wright State University are excited to invite you to be a part of The Adventure Summit, a celebration of outdoor culture and adventure! We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help before the event by welcoming exhibitors, assisting with unloading, guiding them to their booths, and supporting setup.

Impact

Volunteers will make participating as an exhibitor welcoming and easy. Volunteers will leave knowing they have promoted an active, healthy lifestyle in the region and have contributed to making Dayton “The Adventure Capital of the Midwest!”

Tasks

Additional Notes

Five Rivers MetroParks and Wright State University are excited to invite you to be a part of The Adventure Summit, a celebration of outdoor culture and adventure! We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help before the event by helping to set up the various areas of the event and ensure signage is properly and securely placed.

Impact

Volunteers will leave knowing they have promoted an active, healthy lifestyle in the region and have contributed to making Dayton “The Adventure Capital of the Midwest!”

Tasks

Eligibility

Additional Notes

Help us share our conservation message with the next generation while providing routine animal care for our most important ambassadors! Five Rivers MetroParks Wildlife Ambassadors assist our education team in sharing our conservation message with community members of all ages at a variety of programs, events, and outreach opportunities year-round. Wildlife Ambassador Animal Care Volunteers provide daily care for these important animal ambassadors year-round at the Twin Valley Welcome Center so that they can continue sharing our message. 

Impact

Volunteers like YOU provide hands-on daily care including monitoring, feeding, and cleaning to promote the health and well-being of our Wildlife Ambassadors so that they can share our conservation mission and the importance of healthy habitat for animals like them and people like us to a variety of audiences throughout our community.

Tasks

Eligibility: This is an opportunity for individual Long-Term volunteers who are 18 and older and is also open to family-friendly volunteers with adult volunteers (18 and up) with children ages 9 and up who would like to volunteer regularly together. Learn more about our types of service here. 

Additional Notes

Look for additional details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Animal Care Volunteer Position Description for more information.  

Get Started! Visit the Wildlife Ambassador Training Page in our Training Library to see what training is required to become part of the Wildlife Ambassador Volunteers.

Help the IQ Foundation's cause grow and contact organizations and hospitals who may have projects to give us!

We are in need of a volunteer who can dedicate their time scanning client files into the computer. This volunteer will need to have confidentiality training and sign an agreement as to protect our clients confidentiality. 

The Children's Advocacy Center is looking for volunteers to help set up the Bowl Against Abuse event at Kent Lanes. We will need help the day of the event transporting raffle baskets from UH Portage Medical Center to Kent Lanes. There is also a need to have volunteers run the raffle basket table throughout the day. There will also be other volunteer opportunities the day of the event to be determined. 

This page is dedicated to collecting volunteers interested in taking either the CERT Basic Training prescribed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or volunteers who would like to complete the hands on portion of the online CERT Basic Training approved by FEMA.

Help support the region's largest outdoor ice rink at RiverScape MetroPark - no skating required! Set against the stunning backdrop of downtown Dayton and the Great Miami River, the rink offers a world-class winter experience. Be part of the magic this winter at RiverScape MetroPark!

Volunteers enhance the visitor experience by assisting staff in the Rental Office. 

Do you love spending your weekend in the vibrant, bubbling atmosphere of 2nd Street Market, where you always end up running into a familiar face? Volunteers will be stationed near the entrance and will enhance the visitor experience by greeting and welcoming visitors. Volunteers will also conduct sales of MetroParks merchandise, process EBT sales, provide wayfinding assistance, and promote the MetroParks by passing out literature.

Volunteers enhance the visitor experience and help curate the Market’s unique, vibrant culture for our customers who then support our vendors in providing sustainable local food to the community.

This opportunity is open to the following volunteers: Long-Term and Short-Term.  Learn more about our types of service here.

​The 2nd Street Market supports small, local entrepreneurs with a strong emphasis on food, agriculture, gardening, and home decor in an atmosphere that provides a comfortable and inviting gathering place for the diverse population of the greater Dayton area. Our 2nd Street Market is looking for WEEKEND custodial support to help us keep the place sparkling clean. Not only will you get to flex your cleaning muscles, but you'll get to meet and interact with some amazing people from your community.

Five Rivers MetroParks provides clean, safe parks and conservation areas for the public to enjoy year-round. Our Park Maintenance volunteers help to manage and sustain 18 beautiful parks, 11 conservation areas, and 160 miles of hike, bike, mountain bike, and horseback-riding trails for park visitors to safely enjoy.

Under the supervision of the Staff Lead, support and assist with the following:

The Carter Historic Farm staff and volunteers have been working hard all year long to raise and produce food and champion sustainable agriculture. This Farm Breakfast will feature the harvest and reward of the good work. 

Help us greet guests, serve breakfast, and wipe down tables and chairs.

This event will be held at Otsego Park. Volunteers will have a chance to eat.

Make a Difference Day volunteer opportunities will go live on this site on September 1st, 2026! Check back to view all the opportunities available and sign up to support your parks this Spring!

To assess butterfly populations along transects within designated Wood County Park District parks. This ongoing project allows volunteers to play a vital role by informing the stewardship department of what species are being seen in parks and their relative numbers, and also in contributing to the picture of butterfly populations around the state in submitting the data to Ohio Lepidopterists. 

Join us during this all-day event and help the stewardship staff clean native seeds that were harvested from Park District properties last year. While you're here, be sure to sample and vote for your favorite soup from the options staff members provide, sponsored by the Friends of the Parks! Arrive and depart as you wish.

Individuals who volunteer their time and talents help put excitement and perspective into the activities offered by our programming teams.   Astronomy Assistant volunteers will assist with the assembly and use of the education telescope, help children and their teachers be able to find points of interest in the sky and get them excited to explore the sky. This volunteer opportunity is for those familiar with astronomy and will assist with the astronomy activities and assist in training program support volunteers for their roles in activities.   

Volunteers enable us to accomplish so much more by lending a hand in various activities.  They may demonstrate proper use of specialized equipment (ie. telescope), share their skills and experience to increase additional volunteer participation, and introduce other volunteers and participants to exciting science and night sky exploration. 

This opportunity is open to the following volunteers: Short-Term and Long-Term Volunteers. Learn more about our types of service here. Volunteers must complete the Astronomy Assistant Interest and Assessment and Interview to qualify for this opportunity.

Look for additional details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Programming Volunteer Position for more information on programming opportunities with us.  

Enjoy the outdoors and help others discover the beauty of nature in our parks at this program support opportunity! Experience in art is not required for this opportunity, but it can make the experience more fun. Click here to learn more about the Paint-A-Park programs including why they were developed and see examples of art created during these programs. 

Impact

Volunteers just like YOU ensure that our program participants are able to learn, grow, and connect with nature through a variety of high quality, nature-based programming offered in our parks.

Tasks

Eligibility: This is an opportunity for Long-Term and Short-Term volunteers who are 16 and older. Learn more about our types of service here. 

Additional Notes

Enjoy the outdoors and help others discover the beauty of nature in our parks at this program support opportunity! Experience in art is not required for this opportunity, but it can make the experience more fun. Click here to learn more about the Paint-A-Park programs including why they were developed and see examples of art created during these programs. 

Impact

Volunteers just like YOU ensure that our program participants are able to learn, grow, and connect with nature through a variety of high quality, nature-based programming offered in our parks.

Tasks

Eligibility: This is an opportunity for Long-Term and Short-Term volunteers who are 16 and older. Learn more about our types of service here. 

Additional Notes

Kitchen Volunteer - Mon-Fri from 9:30-11:30 and 11:30-1:30. This will be to assist with prepping food, serving, and clean-up after lunch.

The volunteer will drive our PIN truck to a local Delaware Co. grocery store and pick up their donations of bakery items, produce, and other food items.  They will bring the food back to PIN to be weighed and recorded by category on a donation form.  They will then stock the donated items in the warehouse and/or pantry.  Volunteer can choose the day that works best for their schedule.

 *Applicants should fill out a volunteer application at:  https://www.delawarepeopleinneed.org/volunteer

Today is a great day to bring a smile to those who really need it!

Heartland Hospice of Dayton is looking for compassionate people to join our volunteer team to become a Friendly Volunteer to one of our amazing patients!

What will I be doing? 

As a friendly volunteer, you will be connected to one of our wonderful patients to visit and provide companionship in their home or a facility.

Some activities you will do with your patient is:

Where will I be going for the visits?

We have an office in Kettering.  Our patients are living in their own homes or in a facility across the Dayton area covering 7 counties.   We will do our best to connect you with someone near you. 

What kind of commitment will this take? 

We are very flexible with your schedule and will work with what you are able and wanting to do. You can visit once a week, twice a week or something that works with your schedule. 

What is required of me to becoming a volunteer? 

There is no experience needed. We will provide all the training you need at no cost to you.

We do require a Background Check, Drug Screening, Fingerprint and TB Test. We cover all cost and walk you through the whole process.

What are my next steps? 

If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please complete your interest and submit any information to our Volunteer Coordinator, Ashley Fugitt.  She will reach out to you via email or phone call with more information.  

COMPENSATION PACKAGE OF $19,697.50!!

Make a real impact on the lives of Ohio students and their surrounding community - become an Ohio College and Career Guide AmeriCorps member and serve as an advisor, mentoring and guiding Ohioans to receive the information they need to prepare for, access and complete a postsecondary credential.  The College and Career Guides deliver workshops and advising on college and career exploration to 8th through 12th graders; provide support to 11th and 12th graders on postsecondary access and affordability; and facilitate successful postsecondary transitions, persistence and ongoing college affordability coaching with high school graduates.  Develop advising, mentoring, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

This position is a full-time commitment of 900 service hours to be completed in 6 months, starting on January 5, 2026.  College and Career Guides will receive a modest living allowance up to $16,000 or $1,333.34 bimonthly before taxes, and an education award up to $3,697.50 upon completion of service. Additionally, College and Career Guides are eligible for health care insurance and childcare, and qualified Federal student loans are eligible for forbearance during time of service. The AmeriCorps Ohio College and Career Guides receive ongoing skills training, and professional development opportunities. Applicants must have earned an Associates degree (required) or Bachelors degree (preferred) or higher, or be a college senior. 

Serving with College Now Greater Cleveland, the College and Career Guide will:

We NEED you! Hospice patients in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana need folks like you to sit with them while their caregivers enjoy some time to themselves. Whether it is to help them when they need to go to the store or just take for household chores you are NEEDED. Please take some time to give to others in their time of need. Become a Hospice volunteer for Ohio Living Greater Youngstown and your life will change forever!!! We provide the training you need to succeed!

Join AmeriCorps and be part of a statewide movement using food as medicine. You’ll help get fresh, healthy food into the homes of Ohioans who need it most—while making a real difference in your community. In Spring, we will be hiring for our summer positions. Stay tuned to submit your application!

We’re placing passionate people (full-time or part-time) in cities across Ohio—Cleveland, Akron, Lorain, Columbus, Lima, Dayton, and Logan—to support local food banks and pantries.

As a member, you might:

By joining, you’ll gain hands-on experience, grow your skills, and play a key role in tackling hunger as a health issue. This is your chance to give back, meet amazing people, and change lives—starting with the people right in your own community.

Apply now to help Ohio eat healthier and live better!

Help the Construction Department with ongoing projects and be a set of extra hands! Projects include fixing and mending park boardwalks, trail signage, barn painting and much more!

For interest in any construction project please reach out to WCPD Construction Manager, Tom Belcher at 419-467-1017 or tbelcher@wcparks.org.

Luminary Hospice is seeking volunteers who sing or play an instrument to share their love of music with a hospice patient.

Many hospice patients have strong connections to music, whether it reminds them of a particular time in their life or simply brings them peace. Our patients are nearing the end of their lives and music can be a powerful means of connecting them to past memories or providing comfort.

What does a hospice volunteer musician do?

Volunteer musicians meet with patients in a facility or private home and sing, play their instrument or just play recorded music for a period of time. Volunteers are encouraged to interact with the patient, discuss music, or even play music from their phone. Visits are scheduled at times that are convenient for you.

What if I don’t have any experience?

Luminary Hospice provides exceptional training for its volunteers. Hospice volunteers receive the same orientation as paid staff in addition to their volunteer-specific training. Our training covers hospice history and basics, as well as special considerations surrounding grief, ethics, and bereavement. You only need to bring an open heart and a willingness to serve others, and we will train you.

Why volunteer with us?

Luminary is doing hospice differently. Our interdisciplinary team is comprised of professionals who are genuinely passionate about hospice care. We depend on our volunteers to complement the exceptional service that we offer our patients. Volunteers help us provide end of life care that far exceeds hospice standards and our patients’ and family’s expectations.

Join our team of amazing volunteers!

Musician volunteers provide their availability to the Luminary Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, schedule time(s) convenient for them, and spend as much time as they choose with a patient.

Volunteer orientations are offered each month. Call or email for more information or to register for an upcoming orientation.

614-695-5696 or ashley.edwards@luminaryhospice.com

Luminary Hospice is seeking volunteers to spend an hour or two of their time visiting with a hospice patient.

A little of your time makes a big difference to our patients! We match volunteers with hospice patients who may be living at home or in care facilities, and volunteers make monthly or weekly visits at times that are convenient for them.

What does a hospice volunteer do?

Hospice vounteers may provide companionship and emotional support for the patient and/or respite care for caregivers. Hospice patients may love to talk and reminisce, or may just enjoy the quiet presence of a friend. As you get to know your patient(s), you will learn what they need and how you can best provide that for them.

What if I don’t have any experience?

Luminary Hospice provides exceptional training for its volunteers. Hospice volunteers receive the same orientation as paid staff in addition to their volunteer-specific training. Our training covers hospice history and basics, as well as special considerations surrounding grief, ethics, and bereavement. You only need to bring an open heart and a willingness to serve others, and we will train you.

Why volunteer with us?

Luminary is doing hospice differently. Our interdisciplinary team is comprised of professionals who are genuinely passionate about hospice care. We depend on our volunteers to complement the exceptional service that we offer our patients. Volunteers help us provide end of life care that far exceeds hospice standards and our patients’ and family’s expectations.

Join our team of amazing volunteers!

Hospice volunteers provide their availability to the Luminary Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, schedule time(s) convenient for them, and spend as much time as they choose with a patient.

Volunteer orientations are offered each month. Call or email for more information or to register for an upcoming orientation.

614-695-5696 or ashley.edwards@luminaryhospice.com

Luminary Hospice is seeking volunteers to spend an hour or two of their time visiting with a hospice patient.

A little of your time makes a big difference to our patients! We match volunteers with hospice patients who may be living at home or in care facilities, and volunteers make monthly or weekly visits at times that are convenient for them.

What does a hospice volunteer do?

Hospice vounteers may provide companionship and emotional support for the patient and/or respite care for caregivers. Hospice patients may love to talk and reminisce, or may just enjoy the quiet presence of a friend. As you get to know your patient(s), you will learn what they need and how you can best provide that for them.

What if I don’t have any experience?

Luminary Hospice provides exceptional training for its volunteers. Hospice volunteers receive the same orientation as paid staff in addition to their volunteer-specific training. Our training covers hospice history and basics, as well as special considerations surrounding grief, ethics, and bereavement. You only need to bring an open heart and a willingness to serve others, and we will train you.

Why volunteer with us?

Luminary is doing hospice differently. Our interdisciplinary team is comprised of professionals who are genuinely passionate about hospice care. We depend on our volunteers to complement the exceptional service that we offer our patients. Volunteers help us provide end of life care that far exceeds hospice standards and our patients’ and family’s expectations.

Join our team of amazing volunteers!

Hospice volunteers provide their availability to the Luminary Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, schedule time(s) convenient for them, and spend as much time as they choose with a patient.

Volunteer orientations are offered each month. Call or email for more information or to register for an upcoming orientation.

614-695-5696 or ashley.edwards@luminaryhospice.com

About the Program: The Miami County ESC works closely with Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams from area school districts to provide a specialized learning environment for students (Kindergarten through 12th grade) at the Cooperative Learning Center. Along with academic instruction, students attending this school focus on building positive social skills, emotional regulation/coping skills, and increased communication. Instruction is available for students that require modified curriculum (aligned with Ohio’s extended content standards). Also, students have the opportunity for vocational and functional life skills training. Our staff partners with families and outside agencies to provide comprehensive support to students as they work toward their individual goals.

The Appalachian Ohio Restore Corps (AORC) mobilizes 70 AmeriCorps members to help educate youth and the public, restore, conserve, and preserve environmental resources, improve food distribution to people in poverty, support reduced waste and recycling initiatives, and support economic resilience through conservation and sustainability projects.

Appalachian Ohio Restore Corps members serve a term of 16-12 weeks accumulating a total of 450 - 300 hours of community based service, an average service load of 20-28 hours a week. These summer opportunities run May 26th - August 8th (12 weeks) or August 23rd (16 weeks)

Benefits for AmeriCorps Positions Include:

An annual living allowance of $6,400 (16 weeks), $4,922 (12 weeks)

An education award of $1,956.35 (16 weeks) $1565.08 (12 weeks) for a completed term of service to be used to pay student loans or for future education

Mileage, training, and equipment budget totaling $418 (16 weeks), $355 (12 weeks)

Assistance finding comfortable and affordable housing in your service community

Professional development and training opportunities including valuable certifications and industry credentials

Joining a family of AmeriCorps Alums in the region committed to lifelong-service and activism

Student loan forbearance and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Networking with local non-profit and government leaders

Connection to post-service careers with Employers of National Service

 AORC AmeriCorps members serve at the following host sites:

Appalachian Accessible Food Network

Black Swamp Conservancy

The Dawes Arboretum

Athens Conservancy

Rural Action Environmental Education

Rural Action Watersheds

ORCA

Tending UW Table