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Join us in honoring St. Patrick's Day while making a meaningful impact on our community's educators! Our passionate volunteers dedicate their time and skills to enrich our programs, bringing enthusiasm and invaluable insights to every activity. The Teachers' Night Out series is an extraordinary chance for teachers to dive into nature and science topics, discovering innovative strategies to bring these concepts to life in their classrooms. In this special session, educators will have the exciting opportunity to "get their green on" by creating a vibrant microgreen garden for their classrooms. Incorporating micro gardens fosters active learning, boosts student engagement, and deepens connections to nature—an essential experience for every child. Let's come together to empower our teachers and inspire our students!   A volunteer with some gardening knowledge will be helpful in supporting this opportunity.  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 participants about the activities while allowing the tasks to be completed.

 Tasks

This is an opportunity for the following volunteers: Short-Term and Long-Term Volunteers. 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.  

Help create an unforgettable Walk to End Alzheimer’s experience! As part of the Event Experience Committee, you’ll work with passionate volunteers and staff to make sure every participant feels inspired and connected. From planning engaging activities to ensuring a safe, fun, and well-marked route, your creativity will bring the event to life.

You’ll recruit volunteers, secure entertainment, infuse mission moments, and help make Walk day truly special. It’s about turning passion into progress—and having fun while doing it!

Commitment: About 5 months, including planning meetings and Walk day participation.

Ready to make a difference? Contact Cassandra Patterson at cpatterson@alz.org and help us make this year’s Walk unforgettable!

Want to make a BIG impact in the fight against Alzheimer’s? We’re looking for passionate, outgoing volunteers to join the Community Engagement Planning Team for Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Butler & Warren Counties! This team is all about building relationships and creating excitement in the community to grow participation and fundraising for Walk day.

As part of the team, you’ll help recruit and retain Walk teams, connect with Champions Club members, and spread awareness about our mission. You’ll play a key role in planning kickoff and recognition events, making phone calls to team captains and community contacts, and leading grassroots outreach efforts that inspire people to get involved.

This is a flexible volunteer role—much of the work can be done from home—but you’ll also have opportunities to attend fun events and collaborate with other passionate advocates. You’ll work closely with staff and fellow volunteers to make sure every team feels supported and every participant knows they’re part of something meaningful.

What’s Involved:

Ready to turn passion into progress? Contact Cassandra Patterson at cpatterson@alz.org and help us make this year’s Walk unforgettable!

Volunteers would be helping at local community blood drives a couple of times a month. 

If you are interested in volunteering, please call RSVP Volunteer Coordinator-Laura Leprotti 740-856-1321

If you are a individual 55 or older consider volunteering at Save N Serve Thrift Store. The opportunities range from sorting items as they come in to tidying shelves. As a RSVP volunteer you dictate how many hours you want to volunteer you can volunteer a couple of hours a month to 40 hours a week. 

Ready to be a superhero in a young student's life? Introducing the GrandPal Pen Pal Program, where you can be a letter-writing rockstar from the comfort of your own home. The mission: brighten up a 5th grader's day in your community!

Our letter writing program connects students and RSVP Volunteers, bridging generations and fighting social isolation.

Write and receive monthly letters to a 5th grade student during the school year.

Ashland, Coshocton, Holmes, Knox and Richland County

Volunteers would be helping at local community blood drives a couple of times a month. 

If you are interested in volunteering, please call RSVP Volunteer Coordinator-Laura Leprotti 740-856-1321

Five Rivers MetroParks offers diverse opportunities for exploring our region on foot while carrying everything you’ll need on your back. Backcountry programs introduce participants to hiking, backpacking, camping, and all the activities that make these experiences fun and safe.  Our series programs allow people to start learning, try equipment,  and ask questions in the first of the series, and discover if this outdoor recreation activity is for them in the level 2 sessions by participating in a shortened hike.  Volunteers for this opportunity do not need any experience, but it is always helpful.  This session is primarily indoors and a "show & tell" as the level 1 introductory program.   Volunteers assist staff with setup, registration, equipment distribution, and getting folks out on the trails!

Impact

Volunteers help build access, comfort, convenience, and safety into our programs for participants. They enable more individualized support for first-time participants and help create excitement and energy at outdoor recreation events. Volunteers help people make a stronger connection to nature by making it easy to experience the outdoors in fun activities.

Tasks

This opportunity is open tothe following volunteers:  Long-term and Short-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 Description for more information on Programming volunteer opportunities with us.

Assist with stocking donations onto shelves and packing food into sufficient bags for future distribution.

You must register to volunteer through our website: https://www.mashpantry.org

To provide bags of food already assembled, plus frozen and cold food to veterans on the 1st and 2nd Saturday of each month.

You must sign in to our website to register to be a volunteer: https://www.mashpantry.org

Volunteers needed for the first Wednesday of each month for the Red Shield Food Pantry.  Located in the parking lot at 800 E Summit St Kent, OH 44242 (Corner of E. Summit St. & Horning Rd.).

Please review and sign up for dates (see below).

Join us in making a difference! Our dedicated volunteers generously share their time and talents to elevate our programs, infusing each activity with excitement and valuable insights. The Teachers' Night Out series is an incredible opportunity for educators to delve into nature and science topics, discovering innovative ways to integrate these concepts into their classrooms. This specific session will celebrate Earth Week by empowering teachers to embrace vermicomposting—an eco-friendly practice that promotes sustainability. With the support of our enthusiastic volunteers, each participant will not only learn but also leave with their very own worm bin ready for classroom use. Together, we can inspire the next generation to care for our planet!   A volunteer with composting and vermiculture knowledge will be helpful in supporting this opportunity.  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 participants about the activities while allowing the tasks to be completed.

 Tasks

This is an opportunity for the following volunteers: Short and Long-Term Volunteers. 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.  

County Clothing needs volunteers on Tuesday evenings (5pm-7pm). We are looking for individuals to assist with:

Time: 5:00–7:00 PM

4 - 6 Volunteers are needed.  Arrive at KSS by 3:45pm, serve dinner from 4-5, clean-up to follow -out by 5:30. The food will already be prepared, volunteers will just be serving and cleaning up afterward.  Please review and sign up for dates below.

Team or Group sign-ups are preferred, to do this ask 4-6 of your colleagues/friends to join you.  Email Maureeng@uwportage.org with any questions.

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#/

Plants that we start this spring will be grown in SHF's fields to provide for our Community Supported Agriculture program, for MTSO's Dunn Dining Hall, and for donation to area non-profits addressing food insecurity.

Volunteers are asked to complete this Volunteer and Social Media Waiver prior to attending. If you are a repeat volunteer, this form needs completed only once per year.

Volunteers under the age of 18 are welcome with a parent or guardian.

We will be “seeding” flats in the greenhouse (fondly called the motherhouse) on the north side of MTSO's campus. Volunteers are welcome to spend time in conversation and warmth as we start plants for the season ahead. 

Bring a water bottle and work gloves (if you don't have gloves, they will be provided), Wear sturdy shoes, long sleeves, long pants.

Plants that we start this spring will be grown in SHF's fields to provide for our Community Supported Agriculture program, for MTSO's Dunn Dining Hall, and for donation to area non-profits addressing food insecurity.

Volunteers are asked to complete this Volunteer and Social Media Waiver prior to attending. If you are a repeat volunteer, this form needs completed only once per year.

Volunteers under the age of 18 are welcome with a parent or guardian.

We will be “seeding” flats in the greenhouse (fondly called the motherhouse) on the north side of MTSO's campus. Volunteers are welcome to spend time in conversation and warmth as we start plants for the season ahead. 

Bring a water bottle and work gloves (if you don't have gloves, they will be provided), Wear sturdy shoes, long sleeves, long pants.

Citizen scientist opportunity! Come stroll the 80-acre campus with guidance of Susan W, a seasoned birder and help us launch a monthly inventory of birds.

New policy at MTSO: If the volunteer is under 18, they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Volunteers are asked to complete this Volunteer and Social Media Waiver prior to attending. If you are a repeat volunteer, this form needs completed only once per year.

Citizen scientist opportunity! Come stroll the 80-acre campus with guidance of Susan W, a seasoned birder and help us launch a monthly inventory of birds.

New policy at MTSO: If the volunteer is under 18, they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Volunteers are asked to complete this Volunteer and Social Media Waiver prior to attending. If you are a repeat volunteer, this form needs completed only once per year.

Citizen scientist opportunity! Come stroll the 80-acre campus with guidance of Susan W, a seasoned birder and help us launch a monthly inventory of birds.

New policy at MTSO: If the volunteer is under 18, they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Volunteers are asked to complete this Volunteer and Social Media Waiver prior to attending. If you are a repeat volunteer, this form needs completed only once per year.

Citizen scientist opportunity! Come stroll the 80-acre campus with guidance of Susan W, a seasoned birder and help us launch a monthly inventory of birds.

New policy at MTSO: If the volunteer is under 18, they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Volunteers are asked to complete this Volunteer and Social Media Waiver prior to attending. If you are a repeat volunteer, this form needs completed only once per year.

Citizen scientist opportunity! Come stroll the 80-acre campus with guidance of Susan W, a seasoned birder and help us launch a monthly inventory of birds.

New policy at MTSO: If the volunteer is under 18, they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Volunteers are asked to complete this Volunteer and Social Media Waiver prior to attending. If you are a repeat volunteer, this form needs completed only once per year.

Citizen scientist opportunity! Come stroll the 80-acre campus with guidance of Susan W, a seasoned birder and help us launch a monthly inventory of birds.

New policy at MTSO: If the volunteer is under 18, they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Volunteers are asked to complete this Volunteer and Social Media Waiver prior to attending. If you are a repeat volunteer, this form needs completed only once per year.

Citizen scientist opportunity! Come stroll the 80-acre campus with guidance of Susan W, a seasoned birder and help us launch a monthly inventory of birds.

Volunteers are asked to complete this Volunteer and Social Media Waiver prior to attending. If you are a repeat volunteer, this form needs completed only once per year.

New policy at MTSO: If the volunteer is under 18, they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Citizen scientist opportunity! Come stroll the 80-acre campus with guidance of Susan W, a seasoned birder and help us launch a monthly inventory of birds.

New volunteers will be asked to sign a waiver on their first visit. If your registration is received in time, an electronic link to the waiver will be sent beforehand. 

Volunteers are asked to complete this Volunteer and Social Media Waiver prior to attending. If you are a repeat volunteer, this form needs completed only once per year.

New policy at MTSO: If the volunteer is under 18, they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Citizen scientist opportunity! Come stroll the 80-acre campus with guidance of Susan W, a seasoned birder and help us launch a monthly inventory of birds.

New policy at MTSO: If the volunteer is under 18, they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Volunteers are asked to complete this Volunteer and Social Media Waiver prior to attending. If you are a repeat volunteer, this form needs completed only once per year.

Citizen scientist opportunity! Come stroll the 80-acre campus with guidance of Susan W, a seasoned birder and help us launch a monthly inventory of birds.

New policy at MTSO: If the volunteer is under 18, they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Volunteers are asked to complete this Volunteer and Social Media Waiver prior to attending. If you are a repeat volunteer, this form needs completed only once per year.

Help provide needed food to neighbors experiencing food insecurity. Volunteers will help distribute food during distributions. Volunteers must be 16 years old, or 13+ years old with an adult.

What is a Heirloom Garden? Do you enjoy working outside while learning about our local history, particularly as it pertains to growing food? The heirloom kitchen garden and flower beds at the Carriage Hill MetroPark Historic Farm tell important stories that celebrate our agricultural heritage in the Miami Valley. This includes a significant portion of our local landscape, shaped by generations of farmers growing a variety of heirloom crops commonly found on farms in the 1880s. So let's grow together at Carriage Hill and get our hands in the soil!

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

typical garden maintenance, including soil preparation, laying out beds, planting both seeds and plants, weeding and cultivation, and harvesting. This position is open to gardeners of all skill levels, from beginner to expert. In addition, some landscape gardening in flower beds may be included.

Description

Join AmeriCorps and help Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority’s commitment to community-based programs designed to support Franklin County residents’:

·         Housing Stability

·         Educational Attainment

·         Health & Wellbeing

·         Employment Outlook

·         Personal Development

We’re placing members (full-time) at locations such as

ØCommunity of Caring

ØEthiopian Tewahedo Social Services

ØFuture Ready Five

ØGlobal Health Education & Development

ØHilliard Food Pantry Plus

ØLocal Matters

ØUnited Way of Central Ohio

ØWesterville Area Resource Ministry

As a VISTA Member, you might:

This is your chance to give back, change lives in our community while gaining hands-on experience and support.

Apply on the AmeriCorps website for the “CMHA VISTA Member” position: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=125953

Job description:

Organization: Noah’s Career Coaching
Location: Remote
Time Commitment: 5–7 hours per week (flexible)
Type: Volunteer / Unpaid

About US

Noah’s Career Coaching is a mission-driven organization committed to helping individuals of all ages and backgrounds achieve their professional goals. Through free services like career coaching, resume assistance, and job search guidance, we support our community in building brighter futures.

Position Overview

We’re seeking a creative and motivated Social Media Manager (Volunteer) to help grow our online presence and connect with job seekers, students, and career changers. You will play a key role in developing and posting content, increasing engagement, and supporting our mission of career empowerment.

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications

Benefits

NOTE: This is an UNPAID Position and is 100% Volunteer Remote work

Job Type: Part-time

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Remote

Please 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!

Please 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 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.

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!

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 :)

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.

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

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!

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!

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:

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! 

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.

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. 

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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

Volunteers needed on Mondays or Thursdays from June 2 through July 24, 2025.   Most volunteers serve as group guides for school age children grades K-12, divided into 6 age groups.   Group guides get to know the kids (all at-risk, 80% BIPOC), accompany the kids through their learning stations and assist the kids, if needed, at the station.   Times are 11:45am - 2:30pm. 

Most kids stay in the program long-term; there are VERY FEW behavioral issues.   Learning stations are: Literacy, Healthy Living, Bible, and Fun (group games) for elementary.  Teens have Bible study and emotional/relational skills.  Station leaders do teaching at the stations - curriculum is provided.   

When you select a position (most volunteers serve once a week), you are committing to all 8 weeks of the program, but you will have the opportunity to enter any dates you cannot volunteer as you signup.   Have children? They are welcome to enjoy the program as you volunteer!

Have only a few weeks to volunteer?   Feel free to volunteer as a sub.

All volunteers are background-checked and trained.   Volunteer training is May 19 at 7pm or May 22 at noon.

Volunteer registration link will be available by early April.  

Questions?   Call Sue Guttag, Director of Missions Cornerstone Church

513-874-0910 x325 or email missions@cornerstonechurch.org 

NOTE: As of 10/1/2025, Sue Guttag has retired as volunteer Missions Director.  Please email johnmccollum007@gmail.com, and I will forward your request to the right person.  Thanks!

6 Reading Role Models will be needed at Streetsboro Elementary as there are 6 kindergarten classes. Reading will be for a half hour starting at 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 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 :)

Stockhands Horses for Healing was founded in 2014 based on the belief that horses have the power to heal. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit that provides equine-assisted therapeutic riding services to children and adults living with mental, physical, and emotional challenges. 

We rely on our volunteers to assist with our adaptive riding lessons, maintain our large facility, and care for our herd of 30+ horses. If you do not have any experience working with horses, we will teach you everything you need to know!

Join Five Rivers MetroParks horticulture education team and support family programming throughout the year that connects visitors of all ages to the natural world through storytime,  gardening, and meaningful exploration of the outdoors! This opportunity will focus on a storytime followed by a related activity that follows the theme of the garden-related story.  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 by making it easy to experience the outdoors 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 about finding discoveries in the garden, and enjoy working with children and families.

Environment & Physical Demands:  This opportunity is indoors.  The market may be cool in the winter and warm in the summer. Volunteers may have light physical duties like standing, walking, and light lifting to help set up and tear down.  The market may be busy with a lot of ambient noise during the program time. This is a family program, and volunteers should enjoy working with kids and families.

Parking & Meeting Instructions: Parking is available at the 2nd Street Parking lots. 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.   You will meet the staff lead in the Pavilion or dining area.

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

come volunteer and help us clean up the garden and put the beds to sleep until next spring. We need help clearing out weeds, cutting high grass, weed eating around the fence line and clearing our high tunnel.

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