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Join us for Heritage Holiday at the farm. We will be making gingerbread men out of paper! This craft is intended for our younger visitors, but all are welcome to join in! You will be helping visitors with the creation of their gingerbread person, cleaning up as the event goes to maintain a fun experience, and being a part of holiday fun! Please dress in period appropriate attire, or a holiday sweater!

Join us for Heritage Holiday at the farm. We will be making paper chains! This craft is intended for our younger visitors, but all are welcome to join in! You will be helping visitors with the creation of their chains, cleaning up as the event goes to maintain a fun experience, and being a part of holiday fun! Please dress in period appropriate attire, or a holiday sweater!

Join us for Heritage Holiday at the farm. In the Farrowing House we will be providing hot beverages, cookies, and a craft for our older visitors. This year we will be using wool from the farm to felt ornaments! This is a fun and quick craft for teens to adults, but anyone with an adult present is welcomed. This position will be responsible for ensuring that the beverages are available, any cleanup involved, and assisting visitors with their craft. Please dress in period appropriate attire, or a holiday sweater!

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!

We are hosting invasive species removal days on December 6th and 9th, where students can contribute to our natural areas by removing invasive honeysuckle!

We are hosting invasive species removal days on December 6th and 9th, where students can contribute to our natural areas by removing invasive honeysuckle!

Come help us wrap holiday gifts and bake cookies!

Come help us wrap holiday gifts and decorate cookies!

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!

join us for our favorite . . . BINGO!

Join us for one of our favorite games - BINGO!

Join us as we drive around the city and look at holiday lights.

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.

Do you enjoy being around kids?  Know your way around a kitchen? Support our kitchen staff in preparing, serving, and cleaning up simple meals for the after-school program kids at Adventure Central.

Volunteers will provide nourishing meals and build positive relationships that strengthen values, build lasting life skills and encourage an eagerness to explore life’s possibilities.

Eligibility

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

Visit the Adventure Central Training Resources page in our Training Library to see what training is required for this opportunity.

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

**This opportunity is open for volunteers in training to be qualified Barn Aides at the Carriage Hill Riding Center. These volunteers have completed the virtual volunteer training and in the in-person Barn Aide training. Now, they will shadow qualified volunteers and Carriage Hill Riding Center staff to practice the skills needed to become a qualified Barn Aide volunteer. **

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. Daily tasks include cleaning stalls, turning horses out to pasture, and providing them with fresh food and water. You'll work alongside qualified volunteers at staff to learn how to do each of these tasks until you are able to check off begin completing these tasks more independently during scheduled Barn Aide shifts and are even able to help train others. 

All new Riding Center volunteers begin as Barn Aides but can complete additional training to support a variety of 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.

Eligibility

Do you love being around horses and don’t mind getting your hands a bit dirty? Or maybe just looking for a way to give back while getting a great workout? Consider joining our team of Carriage Hill Riding Center Volunteers as a Barn Aide! 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. Daily tasks include cleaning stalls, turning horses out to pasture, and providing them with fresh food and water. The work is hard, but the rewards are great! All new Riding Center volunteers begin as Barn Aides but can complete additional training to support a variety of programming opportunities at the Carriage Hill Riding Center.

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.

Eligibility

Note: Youth Volunteers: Youth volunteers ages 14-17 are not required to complete a background check. If you are a new youth volunteer contact volunteer.services@metroparks.org to have your background check waived. 

Love kids? Spend your time hanging out with the most adventurous youth in Dayton! The after-school program at Adventure Central promotes positive youth development, education, and leadership skills using an environmental foundation in a welcoming, safe, fun, and active setting. These kids are just bursting with energy and excitement! Depending on where the greatest need is for the day, the Program Assistant may spend time helping in the homework room, assisting in the kitchen during mealtimes, or outdoors monitoring play time and getting roped into all sorts of shenanigans from playing in the creek to jumping rope, to gaga ball!  Volunteers may also assist in the girl's or boy's group discussions and activities.

Volunteers will build trusting and positive relationships that strengthen values, build lasting life skills, and encourage an eagerness to explore life’s possibilities.  

Eligibility

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

Visit the Adventure Central Training Resources page in our Training Library to see what training is required for this opportunity.

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

Do you love history and have skills in farming, historic restoration, and farm animal care you want to share? Would you like to discover what life would have been like living on a farm in the 1880s? Make an impact by helping staff in the fields, in the barns, and around the farm at the Daniel Arnold Historic Farm at Carriage Hill MetroPark. 

The Historical Farm at Carriage Hill MetroPark tells important stories that celebrate our agricultural heritage in the Miami Valley. This heritage includes a significant portion of our local landscape shaped by generations of farmers who groomed and cared for the land. Visitors to Carriage Hill Historical Farm will be immersed in 19th-century farm life, a time when the sustainable farm, home and craft practices we see today were simply practical. Within the preserved house and farm buildings there are demonstrations of heritage skills and crafts by living-history interpreters, both staff and volunteers. Caring for the animals and maintaining historical integrity is imperative to connecting visitors with its history.

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

A variety of farm chores including Barn and Animal Care including feeding, watering, stall cleaning. Animals include drafts horses, hogs, sheep, chickens, cows, and donkeys. 

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.  

Volunteer opportunities as an Astronomy Assistant provide rewarding experiences that allow you to help others discover the wonders of the night sky, including the breathtaking "Cold Moon" this December. By sharing your time and knowledge, you can bring enthusiasm and insight to our activities, enhancing the experiences of all participants.

Astronomy Assistants play a crucial role in setting up and using educational telescopes, guiding participants as they marvel at the celestial wonders above. This position is perfect for individuals with a passion for astronomy, as you will not only support exciting activities but also give guests the chance to witness the magic of the night sky.
  

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. 

Program description: December's full moon, dubbed the Cold Moon because it signals the coming winter, will be a supermoon, appearing larger and brighter because it is near its closest point to Earth in its orbit. Join us for a moonlight walk as the supermoon reaches its peak in the night sky. We will search for owls and other nocturnal creatures as we learn about how wildlife responds to moon phases. Following the hike, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate as you gaze through our telescope for a close-up view of the moon's surface. While this program is for educators, teachers are welcome to bring a guest who is not a teacher, so invite your spouse, child, or a friend! Weather Dependent.

This is an opportunity for the following volunteers: Short-Term and Long-Term. 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 volunteer opportunities with us.

Historic Blacksmiths are Historic Interpreter volunteers who train and receive qualification through Five Rivers MetroParks' as an historic blacksmith. Volunteers acting as program assistants are current Historic Blacksmiths who have volunteered for at least 5 years in the Blacksmith shop, and have assisted in the training and mentoring of new volunteers.  The classes are to build knowledge, start some skills, and encourage volunteerism at the Historic Farm.   

Volunteers for this opportunity will be supporting the staff during a public program.  It DOES NOT REQUIRE PERIOD APPAREL! 

The individuals who volunteer their time and talents in the Blacksmith Shop help make it possible for others to experience these 19th Century skills that are still relevant today, create interest in these skills, enhance a more personalized experience in a program, and allow us to support the historic farm. Volunteers allow the interpretive teams to help visitors make a stronger connection to the history of Carriage Hill and experience life on an 1880s working farm.   

This opportunity is open to the following volunteers: Long-term volunteers who have qualified as a historic blacksmith for a minimum of 5 years. Learn more about our types of service here. 

Parking & Meeting Instructions: Please park in the historic farm parking lot and walk to the Blacksmith Shop.  Click here for a map of Carriage Hill MetroPark.  Volunteers should arrive a little early to allow for parking and getting to class location.  Staff leads will orient volunteers to the day's agenda and other important information. 

Environment & Physical Demands: This program takes place outdoors in the Blacksmith Shop. Volunteers may participate in some bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting objects to 20 lbs or more. Blacksmith volunteers will be hammering hot metal for periods of time to demonstrate various techniques.  There will be smoke, fire, hot objects, and tools that require you to be careful and work safely in a small space.

Dress: Volunteers do not need to wear period apparel. Volunteers should dress for the weather, and wear their MetroParks name badge.

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

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

Do you enjoy gardening? Are native plants and sustainable horticulture your specialty? If not, would you like to learn more?  Join the knowledgeable staff and other volunteers at Aullwood Garden MetroPark.  Participate in the beautification of Dayton's premier Historic Garden Estate and be a part of preserving Marie Aull’s vision to unite gardening with local conservation efforts in a serene 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:

The magic of the Aullwood Winter Luminary Walk begins with that very first step—onto the porch of the historic Aull House. We’re looking for volunteers to be the warm, welcoming presence that sets the tone for a joyful holiday experience.

Volunteers like YOU are an essential part of MetroParks' programs and events. Special Event volunteers ensure that events and large-scale programs run smoothly and safely. Your participation helps make events like this one possible.

Look for Additional Details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing!  See the Special Event Volunteer Position for more information on special event opportunities with us.

If you're interested in this opportunity, you may also be interested in: Christmas on the Farm Program Support  

Share the Aull Family's holiday legacy! Step into history and help share the magic of the holidays - just as the Aull Family once did! We're looking for volunteers to serve as House Greeters during the Aullwood Winter Luminary Walk, welcoming guests into the historic Aull House and sharing the story of John and Marie Aull. Thier legacy of conservation and community lives on in the gardens and traditions we celebrate today.

Impact

Volunteers like YOU are an essential part of MetroParks' programs and events. Special Event volunteers ensure that events and large-scale programs run smoothly and safely. Your participation helps make events like this one possible.

Look for Additional Details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing!  See the Special Event Volunteer Position for more information on special event opportunities with us.  

If you're interested in this opportunity, you may also be interested in: Christmas on the Farm: Program Support

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

Wagon rides are a favorite part of holiday events - and we need your help to make them smooth, safe, and memorable at this year's Christmas on the Farm! We're looking for volunteers to assist with wagon rides, helping guests board and exit safely, tracking the number of riders, and offering a warm welcome with basic event information.

Volunteers like YOU are an essential part of MetroPark's programs and events. Special Event volunteers ensure that events and large-scale programs run smoothly and safely. Your participation helps make events like this one possible. 

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

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.  

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.

Christmas on the Farm is a special event held at our Daniel A. Arnold historic farm. During this winter celebration, volunteer blacksmiths will start the coal forge to add warmth and enhance the seasonal activities. Historic blacksmiths will demonstrate simple blacksmithing techniques and share small trinkets with visitors. This is a wonderful way to celebrate the season and create lasting memories..

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. 

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.  

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!

Help Protect Native Trees!
Join our conservation and horticulture team at Cox Arboretum MetroPark to prepare native trees for winter. Volunteers will help “heel in” trees by shoveling and spreading mulch and leaf material to insulate their roots. In a natural setting, soil protects tree roots from freezing and thawing. Because our trees are still in containers and exposed to open air, water can freeze and thaw inside the roots, destroying them.

By heeling in trees with mulch and leaves, you’ll help create a cozy environment that shields them from harsh winter conditions and ensures their survival.

This hands-on project involves bending, kneeling, and lifting, perfect for nature lovers ready to make an impact!

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:

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.

We need your help to keep great books accessible to communities 24/7. As a volunteer, you will visit this Little Free Library in Edgerton to check on it and distribute books once a month. This book-sharing box needs young adult books and adult books.

We're looking for a volunteer who can commit to checking on this Little Free Library for 6 months. We can suggest free or low-cost sources of books - or, if you're a bookworm yourself, you can distribute your own.  Approximately 3-4 books per age level may be needed every month. 

Register on our website to get started. After you register, we will send tips and resources. Little Free Library staff and the Little Free Library caretaker (the steward) can answer your questions along the way. 

The flexibility can't be beat: visit the Little Free Library whenever it fits in your schedule, as long as it’s being checked monthly. 

Purpose: By keeping Little Free Libraries filled with books, you are helping to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access. 

Responsibilities:

Time Required: You set your own schedule. We're asking you to commit to just a few hours of checking on the Little Free Library and sharing books each month. 

Resources Available: We will help you get started with some tips for book sources and using our Little Free Library app. 

Qualifications:

Benefits: Experience the satisfaction of getting books into the hands of more readers. You’ll get a free Little Free Library t-shirt after you record your impact in the Team LFL online hub!

Supervision & Support: You can connect with the Little Free Library steward or Brianna, the Community Engagement Manager, to ask questions. 

Urgent Need! Volunteers Needed for Center of Hope & Kent Social Services Holiday Distribution.  There are multiple dates and times listed below.  Please sign up for all you are able to help with.  Your help is so appreciated!  Thank you.

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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

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. 

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 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 for more information on programming opportunities.  

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

Do you have some sewing, knitting, crocheting, weaving, or other textile skills you are willing to share? Join us at MetroParks as we breathe new life into fiber arts and textile skills! We're seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us create, maintain, and repair essential items at our historic farm and other MetroParks facilities. This is your chance to put your expertise to good use while making a positive impact in the community. If you have experience in any textile craft, we invite you to share your skills with us. Don’t worry if you're still learning—there will be plenty of opportunities to grow your abilities alongside fellow enthusiasts during our workdays.

Each week will bring new and exciting projects as we build a vibrant community of textile volunteers. We’ll conduct a skills assessment at the start of each project to tailor opportunities to everyone’s strengths and interests. Together, we can preserve and celebrate these invaluable arts! Join us in making a difference, and let’s create something beautiful together!

Volunteers will support efforts on the historic farm by making the textile materials needed for the interpretive team of staff and volunteers to accurately represent what living on an 1880s farm might have been like.

Under the supervision of the assigned Staff Lead, volunteers will

This opportunity is open to The following volunteers: Short-term and Long-Term who are 16 years or older, and who have completed the textile qualification. Learn more about our types of service 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 trade 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. 

Tending UW Table

Do you love the holidays and all the great family activities? Christmas on the Farm is back, and Santa is expecting mail this year from Carriage Hill.  Volunteers will assist families in crafting a letter to Santa and ensure it gets in the mail.  Volunteers will be in the Visitor Center classroom and no period clothing is needed. 

Program Support volunteers enhance the visitor experience by offering excellent customer service and sharing their passion for Carriage Hill and the event. Volunteers enable the staff to offer a diverse and engaging experience to those who come to the park.  They also help all of the day's visitors build awareness of all the amenities that MetroParks offers to community members.

If you're interested in this opportunity, you may also be interested in:  Aullwood Photo Station Attendant  

Christmas is a season filled with joy and traditions, and historic woodworkers have played an integral role in shaping these holiday customs. Woodworking traditions include crafting wooden toys and ornaments, creating festive decorations such as Yule logs and items for the Christmas tree, as well as making handmade gifts. Engaging in holiday-themed woodworking projects can bring joy, inspire creativity, and provide a sense of accomplishment. Handcrafted pieces are cherished for their personal touch and have added a rustic charm to holiday decor for generations. Volunteers will collaborate with the staff to create a simple demonstration, helping to make memorable experiences for our guests.  Historic Woodworker volunteers are needed during Christmas on the Farm 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. 

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.  

Join us in making our conference a success by volunteering with hospitality—help welcome guests, assist with check-in, or lend a hand with lunch prep and conference logistics!

Join us in making our conference a success by volunteering with hospitality—help welcome guests, assist with check-in, or lend a hand with lunch prep and conference logistics!

Tutors work with elementary school students to help them improve literacy skills one-hour per week. Tutors work with an assigned student in a group setting, strengthening skills such as phonics, word recognition, decoding, & reading aloud. 

CTI will train all tutors prior to prepare them to build a mentoring relationship and to help strengthen reading skills. 

Touch a life, change a life. Volunteer to impact an elementary student for life by helping them strengthen their reading skills.

Celebrate the season and share your love of textiles at Christmas on the Farm at Carriage Hill's Historic Farm! We're looking for Textile Program Assistant volunteers to support textile demonstrations and help bring holiday traditions to life. We’re looking for Textile Program Assistant volunteers to support hands-on demonstrations and help bring holiday traditions to life. Demonstrations may include knitting, crocheting, weaving, spinning, sewing, and other related textile activities - Join us and help weave some holiday cheer! 

Volunteers will be demonstrating skills they have in modern times that also were popular in the 1880s and help visitors make a stronger connection to Carriage Hill and experience life on an 1880s working farm. 

Do you love the holiday season and sharing joyful moments with others? Join us as a Program Support Volunteer at this year's Christmas on the Farm at Carriage Hill's Historic Farm! We're looking for friendly, enthusiastic individuals to assist with a variety of fun holiday demonstrations and activities that bring the spirit of the season to life. You'll help guests feel welcome, ensure they have what they need, and add a little sparkle to their holiday experience. No experience needed and historic period dress is NOT required. We'll provide everything you need!

Program Support volunteers enhance the visitor experience by offering excellent customer service and sharing their passion for Carriage Hill and the event. Volunteers enable the staff to offer a diverse and engaging experience to those who come to the park.  They also help all of the day's visitors build awareness of all the amenities that MetroParks offers to community members.

Volunteers interested in Historic Interpreter opportunities can learn more by visiting our Historic Interpreter Training page 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.  

If you're interested in this opportunity, you may also be interested in: Aullwood Luminary: House Greeter 

Help clean native seeds that have been harvested from Park District properties. This is an indoor, sit-down activity. Bring your favorite holiday cookie to share with others!

Celebrate the holiday season at Carriage Hill Historic Farm with our Christmas on the Farm event! Our Historic Interpreter volunteers help visitors experience a special seasonal gathering that highlights traditions from Christmases past while creating new memories. This event features both daytime and nighttime activities, allowing visitors to enjoy a fun-filled day of events! Historic Interpreter volunteers provide demonstrations and bring history to life during Christmas on the Farm at 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 will focus on historical farming, gardening, homesteading, and food preparation information.

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

If you're interested in this opportunity, you may also be interested in: Aullwood Luminary: House Greeter

Do you love the holidays, decorating with the garden, and traditions of the season? Gardeners know holiday decorating is a breeze when using evergreens that can be found around the home.  Christmas on the Farm shares what it was like in the 1800's and ways they utilized materials found on the property to make seasonal decor. Volunteers will offer visitors some of the materials to make holiday decorations at home.

Program Support volunteers enhance the visitor experience by offering excellent customer service and sharing their passion for Carriage Hill and the event. Volunteers enable the staff to offer a diverse and engaging experience to those who come to the park.  They also help all of the day's visitors build awareness of all the amenities that MetroParks offers to community members.

If you're interested in this opportunity, you may also be interested in: Aullwood Luminary: Garden Decoration Prep

Do you enjoy baking and working in the kitchen?  Is a behind-the-scenes opportunity one that suits you? Be a part of our pre-event setup team and help with the preparation of the "goodies" to be baked and given out at Christmas on the Farm!  Under the supervision of the assigned MetroParks staff, volunteers will be making batches of gingerbread recipes and freezing them for use.

Volunteers like YOU are an essential part of MetroParks' programs and events. Special Event volunteers ensure that events and large-scale programs run smoothly and safely. Your participation helps make events like this one possible.

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.  

Help light up Carriage Hill! An evening at Christmas on the Farm brings the park to life with glowing luminaries, a cozy firepit, and joyful seasonal activities - and we need your help to make it all happen! We're seeking volunteers to assist with the setup, relighting, and removal of luminaries along the trail from the Visitor Center through the Historic Farm. Creating the magical glow of this beloved event takes teamwork and precise timing to light and maintain hundreds of luminaries. 

Volunteers like YOU are an essential part of MetroParks' programs and events. Special Event volunteers ensure that events and large-scale programs run smoothly and safely. Your participation helps make events like this one possible.

Look for Additional Details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Special Event Volunteer Position Description for more detailed information.

If you're interested in this opportunity, you may also be interested in: Aullwood Luminary: Fire Pit Float

The Sky may be bright, but you are the Guide, helped by the light of the Stars! As we get ready for another enchanting Aullwood Winter Luminary Walk, we are seeking volunteers to help ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all guests. One important role this year is guiding visitors to the designated stargazing area. Volunteers will assist with setting up the equipment, greeting guests, and helping them enjoy an evening under the stars. This role will support the event astronomers and guide visitors through a dimly lit area.

Volunteers like YOU are an essential part of MetroParks' programs and events. Special Event volunteers ensure that events and large-scale programs run smoothly and safely. Your participation helps make events like this one possible.

Look for Additional Details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing!  See the Special Event Volunteer Position for more information on special event opportunities with us.  

Be the first smile guests see - Volunteer at the Trailhead! A warm welcome sets the tone for a magical evening and we'd love your help greeting guests at this year's Aullwood Winter Luminary Walk! We're looking for volunteers to stand at the trailhead leading from the parking lot into Aullwood Garden. You'll be the first friendly face visitors see as they arrive, helping them start their journey on the right path.

Volunteers like YOU are an essential part of MetroParks' programs and events. Special Event volunteers ensure that events and large-scale programs run smoothly and safely. Your participation helps make events like this one possible.

Look for Additional Details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing!  See the Special Event Volunteer Position Description for more detailed information.  

If you're interested in this opportunity, you may also be interested in: Aullwood Luminary: Luminary Lighting

Be a part of the glow - Volunteer for Aullwood's Winter Luminary Walk!  Creating the magical glow of this beloved tradition takes teamwork, timing, and a touch of holiday spirit. We're lighting the way with hundreds of glowing milk jug luminaries - and we need your help to make it all happen! Join us as we light hundreds of luminaries along the trail for this year's magical Aullwood Winter Luminary Walk! 

Volunteers like YOU are an essential part of MetroParks' programs and events. Special Event volunteers ensure that events and large-scale programs run smoothly and safely. Your participation helps make events like this one possible.

Look for Additional Details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing!  See the Special Event Volunteer Position Description for more detailed information.  

If you're interested in this opportunity, you may also be interested in: Aullwood Luminary: Luminary Set Up

Help us wrap up the magic from this year's Aullwood Winter Luminary Walk! As the final lights are blown out on another beautiful Aullwood Winter Luminary Walk, we need helping hands to bring it all to a close. We're looking for volunteers to assist staff with event tear down, helping us to carefully pack away the milk jug luminaries and decorations to restore the grounds from the parking lot to the Aull House. 

Volunteers like YOU are an essential part of MetroParks' programs and events. Special Event volunteers ensure that events and large-scale programs run smoothly and safely. Your participation helps make events like this one possible.

Look for Additional Details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Special Event Volunteer Position Description for more detailed information.  

If you're interested in this opportunity, you may also be interested in: Aullwood Luminary: Luminary Set Up 

Winter is a great time to get out on the trails to discover things of interest and learn more about MetroParks.  Volunteers will support the staff lead and participants as they enjoy nature, increase their activity, and discover new trails and ways to improve physical and mental health in MetroParks. All family members, young and old, can find a trail that suits their needs, but some individuals like to start new behavior changes with some support. To help get people started, these led hikes add engagement and encouragement.  This opportunity will be at Sugarcreek MetroPark and will be roughly a 1.8 mile hike exploring the local history, natural features, and nature discoveries.

Volunteers help build access, comfort, convenience, and safety into our programs for all interested in learning.  They enable more individualized support for first-time learners and create a better skill-building environment. Volunteers help people make a stronger connection to nature by making it easy to experience the outdoors in fun activities.

This opportunity is open to the following volunteers:  Short-term and Long-Term volunteers. 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.  

Winter is a great time to get out on the trails to discover things of interest and learn more about MetroParks.  To help get people started, these led hikes add engagement and encouragement.  All family members, young and old, can find a trail that suits their needs, but some individuals like to start new behavior changes with some support.  Our Outdoor Recreation team creates a learning environment to help individuals enjoy the outdoors in fun and safe activities.  Volunteers will support the staff lead and participants as they enjoy nature, increase their activity, and discover new trails and ways to improve physical and mental health in MetroParks. This opportunity will be at Carriage Hill MetroPark and will roughly be a 1.3-mile hike exploring the local history, natural features, and nature discoveries.

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Volunteers help build access, comfort, convenience, and safety into our programs for all interested in learning.  They enable more individualized support for first-time learners and create a better skill-building environment. Volunteers help people make a stronger connection to nature by making it easy to experience the outdoors in fun activities.

This opportunity is open to Short-term and Long-Term volunteers. 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.  

The magic of the season is returning - and we need your help to make it shine!  We're seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help prepare and place hundreds of glowing milk jug luminaries and ready the historic Aull House for this year's Aullwood Winter Luminary Walk. This beloved event brings joy to our community, and your support makes it all possible.

 Volunteers like YOU are an essential part of MetroParks' programs and events. Special Event volunteers ensure that events and large-scale programs run smoothly and safely. Your participation helps make events like this one possible.

Look for Additional Details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing!  See the Special Event Volunteer Position Description for more detailed information.  

If you're interested in this opportunity, you may also be interested in: Aullwood Luminary: Luminary Lighting

Help keep the path flowing and help capture all the magical memories at this year's Aullwood Winter Luminary Walk! As we prepare for another magical Aullwood Winter Luminary Walk, we're counting on volunteers to help ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all guests. One key role this year is guiding visitors to the designated photo station which will be set up beside the pathway and helping to capture their memories by assisting with taking photos. This helps prevent traffic jams and keeps the flow of foot traffic moving along the lit trail while providing them with a memento of the evening they will be able to share and cherish.

Volunteers like YOU are an essential part of MetroParks' programs and events. Special Event volunteers ensure that events and large-scale programs run smoothly and safely. Your participation helps make events like this one possible.

Look for Additional Details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing!  See the Special Event Volunteer Position Description for more detailed information. 

If you're interested in this opportunity, you may also be interested in: Aullwood Luminary: Luminary Set Up

Help keep the fire burning - volunteer at the fire pits! There's nothing like a cozy fire to warm your hands and heart during the Aullwood Winter Luminary Walk, and we need your help to keep that warmth going! We're looking for volunteers to help monitor and welcome guests at our fire pit stations, located on the lawn near the driveway and in the Beech lawn on the other side of the Aull House. 

Volunteers like YOU are an essential part of MetroParks' programs and events. Special Event volunteers ensure that events and large-scale programs run smoothly and safely. Your participation helps make events like this one possible.

Look for Additional Details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing!  See the Special Event Volunteer Position Description for more detailed information.  

If you're interested in this opportunity, you may also be interested in: Aullwood Luminary: Luminary Lighting

Be a friendly face wherever you're needed! Looking for a way to help out wherever the magic is needed most? Join us as an Event Float volunteer at this year's Aullwood Winter Luminary Walk! Floaters are the friendly, flexible helpers who keep everything running smoothly. You'll be a welcome face around the event, stepping into support areas that are short-handed and making sure your fellow volunteers are cared for too. 

Volunteers like YOU are an essential part of MetroParks' programs and events. Special Event volunteers ensure that events and large-scale programs run smoothly and safely. Your participation helps make events like this one possible.

Look for Additional Details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing!  See the Special Event Volunteer Position Description for more detailed information.  

If you're interested in this opportunity, you may also be interested in: Aullwood Luminary: Garden Decoration Prep

Serve up holiday cheer - volunteer to share hot chocolate and cookies at the Aullwood Winter Luminary! Nothing says Season's Greetings like a warm cup of hot chocolate and a sweet cookie - and we'd love your help spreading that cheer! We're looking for friendly, customer-service-minded volunteers to assist staff with serving holiday treats during the Aullwood Winter Luminary walk. This is a great way to connect with guests, share smiles, and keep spirits bright. 

Volunteers like YOU are an essential part of MetroParks' programs and events. Special Event volunteers ensure that events and large-scale programs run smoothly and safely. Your participation helps make events like this one possible.

Look for Additional Details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing!  See the Special Event Volunteer Position for more information on special events opportunities with us.  

If you're interested in this opportunity, you may also be interested in: Aullwood Luminary: Garden Decoration Prep

Volunteer Reviewers will log-in to a virtual one-hour orientation webinar to review the application instructions and process. Reviewers must sign and submit a Conflict of Interest statement.  Reviewers will then independently review their assigned proposals.  Finally, reviewers will log-in to the scheduled virtual team conference call for a facilitated discussion of their assigned proposals.  All application materials must either be destroyed or returned to ServeOhio.

Reviewers should plan to commit between 8 - 15 total hours to the review process as follows:
• Orientation Call: Video call discussing the application process and evaluation criteria – 1 hour.
• Independent Review: Reading and feedback submission on 3 to 6 proposals – 6 to 12 hours.
• Virtual team Meeting: Group discussion – 1 - 2 hours, depending on the discussion and total number of applications to review.

Join Five Rivers MetroParks education team and support family programming throughout the year that connects visitors of all ages to the natural world through storytime,  history, and farm activities, and meaningful exploration of the connections of the two time periods! This opportunity will focus on a storytime followed by a related activity that follows the theme of the story.  Please help us share amazing stories with children, exciting them about discoveries they can find in nature, and encouraging them to get outside and explore. 

Program support volunteers help build access, comfort, convenience, and safety into our programs. Volunteers enable more individualized support for first-time learners and create an inclusive skill-building environment. Volunteers help people create a stronger connection to nature and history by making it easy to experience these things in fun activities.

This opportunity is open to the following volunteers: Short-term and Long-Term. Learn more about our types of service here. Volunteers should have good reading skills, be enthusiastic, and enjoy working with children and families.

Parking & Meeting Instructions: Parking is available at the the Visitor Center. Click here for the Map of Carriage Hill.  Volunteers are scheduled to arrive 1/2 hour before the program begins for set up and a brief orientation, review of roles and activities, and to gather supplies needed.  Please arrive early to park and check in.  If you need to reach the staff lead, please text 937-974-8601, and remember to include the subject and your name.

Environment & Physical Demands:  This opportunity is indoors, but depending on the story, may venture outdoors at the historic farm.  Volunteers may have light physical duties like standing, walking, and light lifting to help set up and tear down.  For some of the activities, nimble fingers may be helpful.  This is a family program, and volunteers should enjoy working with kids and families.

Dress:  Please dress appropriately for the weather.  Wear your volunteer name badge, and if you have one, your volunteer T-shirt.

Make a lasting impact by volunteering to provide childcare for youth while their caregivers attend trainings—your time helps strengthen and support entire families on their healing journey.

Make a lasting impact by volunteering to provide childcare for youth while their caregivers attend trainings—your time helps strengthen and support entire families on their healing journey.

THIS OPPORTUNITY IS IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY

Help set up and tear down event and work one of the activity booths. 

THIS OPPORTUNITY IS IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY

Assist with setup and tear down of the event and help children "shop" and wrap items for their families. 

THIS OPPORTUNITY IS IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY

Serve food to foster care parents and families at the DCCH Center's Christmas Dinner. 

The Behavioral Health (BH) Volunteer, having direct care of children, must submit to local, state and national crime checks and other background checks as requested, including BMV.  The BH Volunteer must also complete required background checks including BCII / FBI with no record of forbidden offenses listed in OAC 5180:2-5-09.  Volunteers for events/activities where they will be supervised by Focus staff and not involving the care or supervision of youth are not required to do background checks.

Tasks may include:

*Volunteer hours can be flexible depending on schedules.  

NorthStar Home Hospice is locally owned and we are committed to providing compassionate, personalized care to our neighbors when they need it most. 

Volunteers are the HEART of our hospice team! We are committed to engaging dedicated and compassionate people in supporting patients and families through friendly visits to their homes or long-term care facilities throughout the Great Cincinnati area, including Butler County. Being a hospice volunteer is profoundly rewarding and there is no previous experience needed or medical/personal care involved.

Some of the ways YOU can make a difference when visiting patients:

We provide volunteers with ongoing support, comprehensive orientation/training, and screenings at no cost to you. Once you complete your orientation and screenings, we will strive to assign you close to your home or work, and based on your schedule and availability.

You can complete the volunteer application at the following link:

 https://www.volgistics.com/appform/2124156212

NorthStar Home Hospice is locally owned and operated. We care for our neighbors in Fairfield and throughout Greater Cincinnati.

We are seeking compassionate people to join our volunteer team to make friendly visits to patients living in their own homes or long-term care facilities in the Fairfield area. No personal or medical care is involved, just your time, kindness, and presence.

Some of the ways YOU can make a difference...

Volunteers are an integral part of our hospice team! We provide ongoing support, comprehensive orientation/training, and screenings at no cost to you. Once you complete your orientation and screenings, we will strive to assign you close to your home or work, and based on your schedule and availability.

Become part of something special and make a difference in the lives of local hospice patients when they need it most!

Click the link below to complete the volunteer application!

https://www.volgistics.com/appform/2124156212

NorthStar Home Hospice is calling on local veterans, including those who have served or are currently serving in the military, to provide companionship and supportive visits to veterans in hospice care, who live in their own homes or assisted living facilities throughout the Greater Cincinnati area, including Butler County.

As a Veteran to Veteran volunteer you can provide much needed comfort and companionship through friendly visits to local veterans in hospice care, strengthened by the bond of military service. You can also participate in pinning ceremonies, and other events where we honor our veterans' service to our country.

Volunteers are an integral part of our hospice team, and we provide you with ongoing support, comprehensive onboarding/training, and screenings at no cost to you. Once you complete your orientation and screenings, we will strive to assign you close to your home or work, and based on your schedule and availability.

Become part of a special and make a difference in the lives of fellow veterans when they need it most!

You can complete our volunteer application at the following link:

https://www.volgistics.com/appform/2124156212

NorthStar Home Hospice is locally owned and operated, serving the Fairfield and throughout the Greater Cincinnati area. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care that honors the dignity and wishes of our patients and their families.

We are looking for pet therapy teams to visit our patients living in their own homes and in long-term care facilities in Fairfield. Visits from dogs and their human counterparts can lift hospice patients' spirits, be a calming presence, and make them smile at a time when they need it most.

If you're already a certified/registered pet therapy team we want to hear from you now! If your dog is not certified/registered yet, check out one of the organizations below for details how to make it happen:

We provide the human member of the team with ongoing support, comprehensive orientation/training, and screenings at no cost to you. Once you complete your orientation and screenings, we will strive to assign you and your dog close to home, and based on your schedule and availability.

Your dog must have:

Become part of something special and make a difference in the lives of local hospice patients!

NorthStar Home Hospice is locally owned and operated and we are committed to providing compassionate, personalized care to our patients who are living in their own homes or long-term care facilities throughout the Greater Cincinnati area, including Butler County.

At NorthStar Home Hospice, we believe in neighbors helping neighbors. If you're a senior with a caring heart, your presence can mean the world to another senior on their final journey. Being a hospice volunteer is profoundly rewarding and there is no previous experience needed or personal care involved.

Some of the ways YOU can make a difference when visiting patients:

We provide volunteers with:

You can complete the volunteer application at the following link:

https://www.volgistics.com/appform/2124156212

Gardening season is year-round, and our programming team at Possum Creek MetroPark is creating a way for people to learn during the colder months in our various garden-oriented classes!  Join the team and help us to create a more engaging and individualized program for our programs.  You do not need to be an expert to be program support for this opportunity, but gardening and plant knowledge are always a plus.

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.  Program support volunteers help build access, comfort, convenience, and safety into our programs for all interested in learning. They enable more individualized support for first-time learners in this valuable skill-building program. They help people make a stronger connection to nature by making it easy to experience the outdoors in fun activities.

Under the supervision of the Staff Lead, volunteers will assist with the following: 

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

This opportunity is available for OSUE Master Gardener service hours.

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.  

Central Ohio Symphony is looking for ushers for the Holiday Concert on December 7 at Gray Chapel.  Ushers need to be at Gray Chapel by 1:30 and wear white tops with black bottoms and hints of red and green.

Are you knowledgeable about the parks and current activities?

Volunteer to

Contact Craig Spicer with questions - 419-661-1697x3 | Cspicer@wcparks.org

We're looking to make Wild Lights 2025 more spectacular than ever with the help of bright volunteers like you! 

By registering for this opportunity, you'll be:

Questions? Contact Program Naturalist Craig Spicer - 419-661-1697 x3 | cspicer@wcparks.org

Do you love cooking or baking for others, especially those in need? You can help feed the hungry in our community! Common Ground serves prepared meals at the Free Store in Delaware, Ohio, 5 days per week. You choose your level of engagement... donate a bag of cheese for taco night, make a casserole, donate garlic bread for spaghetti night, or make a yummy dessert! You can choose one item or the entire meal. Just decide what works for your schedule and your budget. Every contribution counts! Sign-ups are easy; just use the SignUp Genius link below. It's updated monthly, so feel free to jump in or schedule ahead. "If you cannot feed a hundred people, then feed just one" (Mother Theresa).

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B48A8A72AA5FB6-46706705-free#/

We're looking to make Wild Lights 2025 more spectacular than ever with the help of bright volunteers like you! 

By registering for this opportunity, you'll be assisting us with decorating the woods at W.W. Knight Nature Preserve with lights of all kinds, setting a magical scene for the competitors' decorated animal displays and for hundreds to walk through during the Wild Light Weekend (January 10-12, 2025).

Projects to be completed include

Questions? contact Program Naturalist Craig Spicer - 419-661-1697 x3 | cspicer@wcparks.org.

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. 

Help clean native seeds that have been harvested from Park District properties. This is an indoor, sit-down activity. 

Help clean native seeds that have been harvested from Park District properties. This is an indoor, sit-down activity.

We need people willing to commit to a 4-hour shift to monitor our guests while they are in the building. Monitors will answer the office phone, distribute bed linens, make coffee, run dishwasher, light cleaning as needed, open tote rooms for guests to obtain their personal items, and other miscellaneous tasks. Depending on the shift hours, bed linens also need to be laundered.

Our monitors are people willing to help the less fortunate in non-judgmental ways. We provide professional social services when requested so you do not need to be a counselor or professional social worker in order to volunteer. We do train and we are flexible with scheduling.

These are our current shifts that need additional people:

     4:00pm-9:00pm     Tuesdays

     4:00pm-9:00pm     Wednesdays

     4:00pm-9:00pm     Saturdays

We could also use people who cannot commit to a regular schedule but would be willing to fill in when someone cannot fill in on their regular shift due to illness or vacation time. 

Let us know which day works into your schedule!

Deep cleaning our facility in the kitchen, dorms, bathrooms, common areas and laundry room.

Wash and dry bedding, towels, washcloths. Our guests will do their own personal laundry.

Answer phones, prepare documents, help with mailings, miscellaneous tasks as needed. No prior office experience is needed and we will train.