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Do you have a passion for helping those with developmental disabilities? Sign up to volunteer in one of Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley's Developmental Disabilities Adult Day Service centers. Located in multiple locations across GESMV's service area, including Trotwood, Beavercreek, Lima, Piqua and more. Activities may include:

Inquire today!

Would you like to help people in the community stay connected to the outside world? The Radio Reading Services program may be the right fit for you!

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley's Radio Reading Service broadcasts 24/7, 365 days a year. Volunteers read printed material such as: the local and national newspaper, including regional dailies, magazines and books. Volunteers read in 1-hour segments; some live, some taped at our Downtown Dayton campus to be played at a later time.

Flexible schedule to fit into your busy life. Reading times Monday-Friday hours available.

ALL Club serves 7th-12th grade youth who live in Montgomery County. ALL Club welcomes youth who have experiences trauma, substance use or mental illness. It focuses on allyship, leadership and life skills and provides a place of belonging for all youth.

We have 2 locations for the opportunity:

1. Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley 660 S. Main St. Dayton, OH 45402

2. Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley 735 E. Main St. Trotwood, OH 45426

We are seeking individuals interested in working with classes of senior adults as a lay leader/coach (you will be paired with another coach) to:

Coaches attend 8 hours of training and are expected to co-lead two sessions yearly. The classes with the seniors are fund and the rewards are great!

Our senior adult day service is a safe place for seniors to go and be able to stay active in their community, a place to go while their caregiver works or is outside the home. Each day the center offers games, activities, hot meals and snacks as well as individual attention.

As a volunteer, you will assist with activities throughout the day and serve as a companion to the participants.

Help students achieve their GED by volunteering your time and skills to help tutor them. These opportunities are offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday. You will be paired with a student and will follow them through their journey to graduation!

This opportunity is perfect for those who are natural-born teachers and have a servant heart. Inquire today!

Promote and teach literacy with Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley as a Project READ tutor. With this opportunity, you will teach literacy skills and reading to youth including:

Are you a natural-born teacher or someone who likes to encourage others? Sign up for this opportunity today!

Penta Students / BGSU /  any outside organizations volunteering their time to assist the Stewardship Department at Wood County Park District with a variety of conservation related tasks.

Deliver a hot lunch and a smile! Join the volunteer team who deliver 800 meals a day around Delaware County. Mileage reimbursement provided at $0.70 per mile. Most volunteers serve one day a week from about 10:30am-1pm.

Come join a winning team! For more information, contact the volunteer recruiter at volunteer@sourcepoint.org

Apply online and choose to attend either an in-person or online orientation session!

About Us: Operation Meraki is a veteran-founded nonprofit dedicated to empowering veterans and their families as they transition from military to civilian life. We offer innovative programs that promote healing, growth, and reintegration through holistic wellness and creative expression.​Operation Meraki+3GuideStar+3LinkedIn+3

Volunteer Roles Available:

Peer Support Group Facilitators:

Description: Lead and facilitate peer support groups for veterans, providing a safe and supportive environment for sharing experiences and fostering community.​

Qualifications:

Experience in counseling, social work, or related fields is preferred.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

A genuine commitment to supporting veterans' mental health and well-being.

Meditation and Mindfulness Instructors:

Description: Conduct meditation and mindfulness classes aimed at helping veterans manage stress, build resilience, and enhance emotional well-being.​Operation Meraki

Qualifications:

Certification or substantial experience in teaching meditation and mindfulness practices.

Ability to adapt techniques to accommodate individuals with varying levels of experience.

Compassionate and patient demeanor.

ReFocus Program Facilitators:

Description: Guide veterans in the ReFocus program, which utilizes photography and videography as therapeutic tools to process trauma and tell their stories.​Operation Meraki+1Log in or sign up to view+1

Qualifications:

Proficiency in photography and/or videography.

Experience in teaching or facilitating workshops.

Understanding of the therapeutic benefits of creative expression.

Benefits:

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of veterans and their families.​

Be part of a supportive and passionate community dedicated to veteran empowerment.​

Gain valuable experience in facilitating wellness and creative programs.​

Flexible scheduling to accommodate your availability.

Reports to: Executive Director / Education & Outreach Coordinator
Time Commitment: Flexible shifts; preferred 4-6 hours per week during public hours

Museum docents are the welcoming face of the Maritime Museum! As a docent, you'll greet visitors, interpret exhibits, answer questions, and help create a fun and engaging museum experience. This role is perfect for history lovers, storytellers, and friendly faces who enjoy sharing knowledge with guests of all ages.

Key Responsibilities:

Preferred Qualifications:

Training provided—no prior experience required!

We're seeking motivated, faith and mental health-minded UC students who want to help others - and have fun doing it!

This new Map for Life club at UC is based on our proven Map program, which helps individuals, couples and families physically, emotionally, relationally and spiritually, including life purpose. Now we want to offer it to more students and others you may know. We want to help prevent life problems BEFORE they start or keep them from getting worse.

The Coordinator role is part of a student leadership team or board, who report to the executive director in Dayton, Ohio. The first step in kicking off a new group is to build a leadership team and a number of other participants. You'll work as a team to recruit and kick off the club and then help promote and maintain it over time. We have a head start, but we can use your help! You'll have direct support from the executive director and others.

LEARN MORE:

https://linktr.ee/mapprogram provides info about our name, our cause, video details about the program, video testimonies, signup, leadership team job descriptions, etc. The Map For Life club includes:

Let us know your interests - thank you!

Want to help us think big about creating a kinder, more connected world?

Seeds of Caring’s adult volunteers are known as “Ambassadors.” Join our group of behind-the-scenes Ambassadors who serve as boots-on-the-ground support for our programming. We appreciate your commitment to bring more kindness than ever before to our community — and to empowering our youth to lead the charge!

Our Ambassador opportunities are flexible both in scheduling and in the variety of ways to help. Each month, we will share a list of Ambassador opportunities and you can choose what best fits your schedule and interests. Ambassador opportunities take 1.5 - 3 hours of time and the majority of them can be completed from home. An Ambassador’s time commitment is flexible, although we ask you sign up for at least four opportunities per year.

‍Ready to support and inspire kids to make a difference in our community? Begin by filling out our Ambassador Registration Form which includes a 20-minute Ambassador Orientation video, 3-minute free background check, and a liability waiver.

Alzheimer's Association Community Representatives are community engagers that raise awareness of Alzheimer's Association programs, provide basic disease information, and link consumers to Alzheimer’s Association services.

Community Representatives:

Represent the Alzheimer's Association at a target of 12 community events / year (in person or virtually) in neighborhoods, rural counties, business and civic organizations or faith communities.

Offer 20-minute Introduction to Alzheimer’s presentations for community organizations, congregations, civic organizations, sororities / fraternities, clubs and other locations.

Promote support groups, education programs, Alzheimer & Brain Awareness Month, Walk to End Alzheimer’s, or The Longest Day using your local connections, bulletin boards, social media and physical displays in your community.

Connect the Alzheimer's Association to new community organizations and connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities.

The Association is seeking volunteer candidates with:

Self-motivated individual that is comfortable reaching out to individuals, organizations and families in need and connecting them to the Alzheimer's Association.

Excellent verbal and written communications skills and comfort with computers and email.

Passionate about the Alzheimer’s Association mission with personal or professional experience with dementia preferred.

Must be age 18 to apply. Background checks are required.

Support Group Facilitators create a safe, open environment where people share their feelings, thoughts and experiences in a combined effort to better cope with and manage the shared problems of dementia.

Support Group Facilitators:

Facilitate groups of caregivers or people living with dementia to provide social and educational support helping group members provide emotional support to one another.

Present pertinent Association materials and information to group members and assure a positive experience for attendees.

Connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline.

The Association is seeking volunteer candidates with:

Strong listening and effective communication skills with demonstrated ability to be empathic and separate personal needs from group needs.

Ability to redirect and facilitate discussion as well as fulfill the Facilitator duties and responsibilities as described in onboarding.

Ability to create and maintain a safe environment where participants’ thoughts and feelings are valued and group members are treated with fairness, equity and respect.

Passionate about the Alzheimer’s Association mission with personal or professional experience with dementia preferred.

Must be age 21 to apply. Background checks are required.

Community Educators are volunteer public speakers who help the Alzheimer's Association provide consumer education. These volunteers deliver prepared presentations on topics related to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

Alzheimer's Association Community Educators are volunteer public speakers who provide Alzheimer's Association education programs to community audiences.

Community Educators:

Deliver approximately 12 presentations (in person or virtually) annually using prepared Alzheimer’s Association consumer education programs on a variety of care and support topics.

Collaborate with local Association staff to expand programs by securing community partners, scheduling presentations, delivering the programs, and managing needed materials.

Serve as presenter for chapter-scheduled education programs and conferences.

Connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline.

The Association is seeking volunteer candidates with:

Demonstrated success with health education using excellent communication, presentation and adult education skills.

Comfort with computers and familiarity with email and PPT presentations.

Ability to network, and collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners.

Passionate about the Alzheimer’s Association mission with personal or professional experience with dementia preferred.

Must be age 21 to apply. Background checks are required.

Teachers, students, and master gardeners will be working together to create a community garden at Peachblow Crossing Elementary. Through student-led presentations, volunteers and community members will gain a deep understanding of how the School Pollinator Garden at Peachblow Crossing Elementary creates lasting impact across multiple ecological and educational dimensions. Students will share their firsthand experiences and research about the garden's role in supporting local bird and insect populations, demonstrating how this initiative extends beyond the school grounds to benefit the entire community. The garden's integration into the Pollinator Pathway of Delaware County represents a significant step toward creating a larger network of pesticide-free corridors that provide essential habitat and nutrition for pollinators and birds. As part of this broader initiative, the School Pollinator Garden will serve as a vital link in connecting habitats between local schools and community spaces, fostering biodiversity and ecological resilience throughout the region. This connection to the larger Pollinator Pathway network not only amplifies the garden's environmental impact but also provides volunteers with a tangible example of how local conservation efforts contribute to broader regional sustainability goals.

We'd love for you to come volunteer with us! We have positions open all around our hospital and even our Thrift & Gift Shops!

Adopt-a-Seed Collecting Bed

Assist the Stewardship Department by maintaining a specific native plant bed. This is an important part of our conservation efforts and is an outdoor and on-going volunteer position.

*Anyone can volunteer, but having native plant knowledge is very helpful. 

Program Guidelines

​Project coordinator: Sanja Jennings, sjennings@wcparks.org, (419) 509-9695

Stewardship Coordinator: 

Location: Reuthinger Memorial Preserve, 30730 Oregon Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551

Duration: summer to autumn (June – October)

Days and times: Choose your own schedule during park hours: 8 am – 30 minutes past sunset.

Expectations of the volunteer(s)

Expectations of Wood County Park District Stewardship staff

Requirements

Registration process

Things to Know

We seek compassionate people who have lived experience and are ready to serve others. You will receive training and become part of a community of Hope.

Candidates will receive comprehensive training, which will introduce them to this team's unique mission and equip them with the skills needed to companion others on their bereavement journey. 

If interested, scan the QR code to fill out an application:

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

Come volunteer with the good people at The Barn Youth Center! It's the place to be on Friday nights! If it's cold, there's basketball and ping pong. You could play a card game or just hang with some good friends. If it's warm, there's soccer and a skatepark. You can enjoy time in the sun or sit back in the shade with some buddies. Whatever the season, the Barn has got you covered with all kinds of activities to partake in! 

Join the fun youth at the barn and help be a positive role model they can look up to, or the smiling face that greets them on a Friday night! 

All Friends of the Wood County Park District members, please log any extra volunteer hours here that may not fall under another opportunity or board meeting. 

This is a place to log hours for the ongoing History of the Parks Committee. 

To join the committee, please email jwalton@wcparks.org to be placed in contact with the committee chair with the Friends of the Parks. 

Volunteering is conducted on the volunteers own time and in their own space, but may include visits to Park district Headquarters for meetings and libraries, or other locations containing primary resource materials. 

This opportunity is for pop-up needs of the Park District. It may involve in office administrative work, fieldwork, or anything in between. Volunteers communicate with staff members to determine what is needed, when, and where. 

Help tend the heritage gardens at the Carter Historic Farm. We will donate most of the produce to the Brown Bag Food Pantry and the remainder will be utilited to teach programming in traditional life skills 

This is a sign-up for ongoing park beautification, maintenance, and help with special projects.

The Piqua Munch Bunch needs volunteers like you to help bag, organize, and deliver food to Piqua City School children! They have a goal to feed 1000 people each week through their food delivery!

These kids have such a huge need, can you help them fill it?? Sign up today for more information and to get involved! 

Find out more about the Munch Bunch here: https://piquamunchbunch.wixsite.com/munch-bunch

In this ongoing project, volunteers have the opportunity to assess native plant bloom times and populations within select Wood County Park District parks. This project allows volunteers to play a vital role in identifying both native and invasive species and determine where those species are, allowing the stewardship department to create better management plans. 

The Native Plant Monitoring program runs through October 1st, 2025, and all hours spent volunteering will need to be recorded by December 1st, 2025. 

For more information or any questions, contact Restoration Specialist, Alex Helwig - ahelwig@wcparks.org

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.

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Overview

LifeWise Delaware City is seeking volunteers to assist children in their LifeWise classes. LifeWise Academy is a Bible-based character education program that exists to reach public school students with the gospel during school hours.

Job Responsibilities

Qualifications and Experience

LifeWise Academy's hiring practices and EEO Statement are fully in compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" section of employment discrimination laws for religious organizations and permits them to give employment preference to members of their own religion. LifeWise Academy is in that category.

Learn more and apply at https://lifewiseprograms.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1356223 or e-mail Kelly at kellyfrentsos@lifewise.org.  

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Overview

A church liaison is a volunteer who helps share LifeWise with his or her home church under the direction of the program director. LifeWise programs are local church driven and church liaisons help build that connection!

Qualifications and Experience

Job Responsibilities

LifeWise Academy's hiring practices and EEO Statement are fully in compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" section of employment discrimination laws for religious organizations and permits them to give employment preference to members of their own religion. LifeWise Academy is in that category.

Learn more and apply at https://lifewiseprograms.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1392831 or email Kelly at kellyfrentsos@lifewise.org.  

Are you looking for a meaningful way to make a difference in your community? The Clark County Department of Reentry is seeking a dedicated volunteer with a truck to assist with furniture pick-up and delivery for justice-impacted citizens transitioning into new homes. Role Overview: Use your truck to pick up furniture donations from community providers.

Deliver and set up furniture in the homes of those in need.

Time Commitment: This is an as-needed position, with an expected time commitment of 2-6 hours per month based on availability and demand.

Requirements:

A truck suitable for transporting furniture.

Ability to lift and move furniture safely.

Reliable transportation and punctuality.

A desire to support individuals as they rebuild their lives.

Why Volunteer? Your efforts will provide a fresh start for individuals reentering the community, helping to create a safe and stable home environment. Join us in making a direct and lasting impact!

Since its inception in July 2021, The Catholic Social Services’ RideConnect program has made significant strides in bridging the transportation gap for our communities. As the program celebrates its third anniversary, it is reaching out to the community for new volunteer drivers to help expand its services and continue to make a difference in the lives of residents.

RideConnect, a grassroots initiative dedicated to providing reliable and accessible transportation has been instrumental in connecting individuals to essential services such as medical appointments, grocery shopping, and community events. The program has proven to be a lifeline for many, particularly for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those without access to personal vehicles.  However, the program is dependent on volunteers and their availability to provide these services to individuals in need. 

 Volunteers Drive their own vehicle - we provide mileage reimbursement for approved RideConnect trips

Trips are flexible - Volunteers accept requests based on their availability

Why Volunteer with RideConnect?

For more information visit www.cssmv.org/RideConnect

Make a difference when life matters most. 

If you are searching for a way to make a difference, you belong here. Hospice volunteers are a valuable part of our care team. Based on your interests and preferences, receive specific volunteer training to help improve the quality of life for others

Piqua Compassion Network is looking for able-bodied people to volunteer at their Celebrate Recovery meetings. Maybe you've been through it before, or maybe you just want to help people and celebrate in their successes! If this sounds like you, contact us to find out more! 

About Celebrate Recovery:

Celebrate Recovery is a faith-based, 12 step recovery program that offers hope and support. The 12 steps, along with the accompanying 8 principles, offers participants a clear path to hope, freedom, and healing, from emotional hurts, negative mental hang-ups, and addictive habits. 

Luminary Hospice is seeking veterans to share time with hospice patients who are also veterans.

An hour of your time will brighten the day of another veteran. Veterans have a special connection with each other - share that with a hospice patient.

What does a Veteran-to-Veteran Volunteer do?

Veteran-to-Veteran Vounteers provide companionship for fellow veteran(s) who are on hospice. These patients enjoy spending time reminiscing and sharing their common experiences with another veteran.

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 asspecial 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 ofprofessionalswho are genuinelypassionate about hospice care. We depend on our volunteers to complement the exceptional service that we offerour patients. Volunteershelp us provide end of life care that far exceeds hospice standards and our patients’ and family’s expectations.

Join our team of amazing volunteers!

Veteran-to-Veteran 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. Apply through VolunteerMatch, 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 who sing or play an instrument to share their love of musicwith 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

What does a Bereavement Volunteer do?

Bereavement Volunteers play a significant role in the bereavement process for our families by managing administrative tasks and projects for the recently bereaved. Other tasks include making phone calls to families and assisting with our biannual memorial service.

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

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!

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 stewardship staff before beginning: Hayley Barrett, hbarrett@wcparks.org, 419-661-5113.

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

Register and log your hours.

Expectations

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.

Adopt-A-Garden locations :

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: Hayley Barrett, hbarrett@wcparks.org, 419-661-5113.

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

Register and log your hours.

Expectations

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 stewardship staff before beginning: Hayley Barrett, hbarrett@wcparks.org, 419-661-5113.

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

Register and log your hours.

Expectations

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.

Adopt-A-Garden locations :

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 stewardship staff before beginning: Hayley Barrett, hbarrett@wcparks.org, 419-661-5113.

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

Register and log your hours.

Expectations

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.

Adopt-A-Garden locations :

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 stewardship staff before beginning: Hayley Barrett, hbarrett@wcparks.org, 419-661-5113.

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

Register and log your hours.

Expectations

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.

Adopt-A-Garden locations :

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 stewardship staff before beginning: Hayley Barrett, hbarrett@wcparks.org, 419-661-5113.

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

Register and log your hours.

Expectations

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.

Adopt-A-Garden locations :

Gift Shop Assistant at Delhi Historical Society Farmhouse Museum

Become an essential part of the Delhi Historical Society by assisting in our charming Gift Shop at the Witterstaetter Farmhouse Museum! This is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in retail management, customer service, and supporting the cultural heart of our community. As a Gift Shop Assistant, you will play a key role in promoting the museum’s mission while gaining valuable professional experience. You’ll be responsible for managing inventory, tracking sales, and engaging with visitors to promote unique museum items that highlight Delhi's rich history and culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Professional Development & Community Engagement:

By volunteering at the Gift Shop, you’ll not only be helping to sustain the museum’s mission, but also contributing to a welcoming space where community members and visitors can connect with the past in meaningful ways. If you’re passionate about retail, history, and community engagement, this is the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills and make a lasting impact!

We have a variety of volunteer activites in Willoughby and Cleveland, on Sundays and throughout the week. Please email us directly at FNBeastCLE@gmail.com to join a volunteer orientation and learn how to sign up.

Love celebrating people? Want to uplift and courage them? Come out with the We Love Birthday Parties team to celebrate kids who might not otherwise be celebrated! 

Want to bless people but avoid the party scene? We Love Birthday Parties needs people like you too! Come out and help wrap and organize or just prep for the parties.

Maybe parties aren't your thing and you would rather be with a small group vanquishing a foe or exploring the unknown expanse of DnD! Volunteers are needed to help with that too!

There are many ways you can help out and be a part of this amazing mission! Reach out today to find out more!

Welcome to the Buckeye Hospice and Palliative Care Volunteer opportunity!As a Buckeye Hospice volunteer, the options are endless. Utilizing the holistic approach, there is more than one way to volunteer. From office assistance to care-giver breaks while sitting with patients, there are many options for you to do! No volunteer task is too small, each act is important in making sure the patients and families have the care and support they need during their end of life journey!

United Way is in need of a volunteer that is available to come in a couple hours a week to help out with some Administrative/Clerical duties.  If you have a few extra hours a week and would like to give back to your community, this is the perfect volunteer opportunity for you.  For questions email me at maureeng@uwportage.org or just sign up and I will contact you to schedule a time that works for you.

The Centered Foundation is looking for individuals who care about health and wellness and want to help others grow in those areas too! There are several different programs where you can join in their mission and impact youth or have an impact on the community!

Reach out if you are interested in learning more!

Background checks are enabled for this need. 

We are seeking caring, driven companionship volunteers for Hospice patients in Geauga & Eastern Lake Counties. A companionship volunteer provides comfort and emotional support to patients by making visits to them at their place of residence. This could include, listening, reading, doing activities or simply being present.

Hospice is a special kind of caring. Hospice care is patient and family centered, and
seeks to provide support and comfort to those facing a life limiting illness. Volunteers
play a large role in this effort by sharing their skills and interests in a manner that
enriches the quality of life for those they serve. Nationally, over 100,000 people serve as
hospice volunteers and give millions of hours of their time to serve terminally ill patients and their families.

We follow all current CDC guidelines related to COVID-19, and provide volunteers with all necessary and appropriate PPE during visits. We require volunteers to undergo background check, drug screen, and TB testing prior to volunteering.

The Refocus Photo and Video Program seeks dedicated volunteers to support veterans in learning photography and videography as emotional expression and healing tools. Volunteers will assist instructors in the classroom, helping veterans understand the technical aspects of photography, guiding them through practical exercises, and fostering a supportive learning environment. This role is essential to ensuring that each veteran receives personalized attention and encouragement as they develop their creative and professional skills.

Key Responsibilities:

We will build hoops for low row cover protection of frost. We will also straw in some beds that have produce growing. Repair waterlines and irrigation system. We will be using battery powered sanders to smooth benches preparing them for stain for overwinter protection. We will have youth from community and the local Columbus City School ,South High school as volunteers.  There will some new beds that will be build fand filled with soil for additional youth vegetable production. We will also be planting some Native Prairie Grass Pollinators also. We will work for two weekends on this project. We want this farm to be a place of not only production but of beauty and a place to appreciateate in the community.

Come join our team! Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities is giving you an opportunity to make a difference! We’re currently looking for volunteers to join our Long Term Care Ombudsman Program who advocate for:

We need volunteers who are passionate about making sure residents are treated respectfully and have control over the quality of their lives. Volunteers will be trained as advocates.

If you can speak for those who cannot speak for themselves, we need you!

The Tipp City Public Library is in need of volunteers! There are many things to do from book repair, to organizing and retrieving books, to helping with preparing the children's activities, and more!

The Tipp City Public Library is a friendly and welcoming place for you to spend a quiet morning or afternoon with the warmth of books and considerate people. All volunteers are welcome, so sign up today to find out more!

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!

Got a soft spot for sentence composition? Love long division or adore algebra? How about sharing your everyday reading, writing, and math skills with a dedicated adult learner in your community?

Seeds of Literacy, an award-winning nonprofit organization that provides free GED prep and basic education to adults in the Cleveland area, has an urgent need for people just like you to volunteer as adult literacy tutors. The shocking truth is that an estimated 66% of adults in Cleveland are functionally illiterate, and may struggle with everyday necessities like reading a bus schedule and understanding medication labels.

This is where you can make a very real difference! Tutors work one-to-one with students to improve reading, writing, and math skills, offer encouragement and support, and help students develop positive attitudes towards learning.

Generally we ask that tutors come to one class session per week (that's 1% of your week!) for one year. We can, however, make accommodations for those with special circumstances.

Classes are two hours long, and we offer a flexible class schedule with sessions scheduled throughout the day to accommodate personal preference and availability. Tutoring sessions take place in our Virtual Classroom on Zoom.

You don’t have to be an educator to help - we’ll train you. To start the process, please complete the Volunteer Application: https://www.seedsofliteracy.org/tutor

Got a soft spot for sentence composition? Love long division or adore algebra? How about sharing your everyday reading, writing, and math skills with a dedicated adult learner in your community?

Seeds of Literacy, an award-winning nonprofit organization that provides free GED prep and basic education to adults in the Cleveland area, has an urgent need for people just like you to volunteer as adult literacy tutors. The shocking truth is that an estimated 66% of adults in Cleveland are functionally illiterate, and may struggle with everyday necessities like reading a bus schedule and understanding medication labels.

This is where you can make a very real difference! Tutors work one-to-one with students to improve reading, writing, and math skills, offer encouragement and support, and help students develop positive attitudes towards learning.

Generally we ask that tutors come to one class session per week (that's just 1% of your week!) for one year. We can, however, make accommodations for those with special circumstances.

Classes are two hours long, and we offer a flexible class schedule with sessions scheduled throughout the day to accommodate personal preference and availability. Tutoring sessions take place at either of our in-person locations:

West Side
3104 W. 25th Street, 3rd Floor
(corner of W. 25th & Clark Ave.)
Cleveland, OH 44109

East Side
13815 Kinsman Road
(corner of Kinsman & E. 139th)
Cleveland, OH 44120


You don’t have to be an educator to help - we’ll train you. To start the process, please complete the Volunteer Application: https://www.seedsofliteracy.org/tutor

Serve City, located in Hamilton, OH, is a rresidential homeless shelter providing help and hope to Butler County's most vulnerable neighbors. We heavily rely on volunteers to provide nutritional meal options for those we serve. If interested, please reach out to our Volunteer Services & Community Engagement Manager, Jeff Gambrell, for more information.

The Serve City Pop-Up Food Pantry hosted at The Source - open to all of our neighbors in the City of Hamilton and Butler County and focused on providing nutritious food for those dealing with hunger, food insecurity, or just need a bit of help. Looking for volunteers the 2nd & 4th Tuesday every month from 10am-noon welcoming our customers and navigating them through our space as they select food options. Volunteers may contact our Volunteer Services & Community Engagement Manager, Jeff Gambrell, to sign up. An application and liability waiver must be completed before your first scheduled shift.

ESL tutors meet with adults in the Columbus community to provide one-on-one English as a Second Language tutoring sessions. The time commitment is 2 hours/week and tutoring can take place in Columbus libraries or over Zoom. We provide all training and materials!

ESL tutors are matched with adults in the Columbus community for 1:1 English as a Second Language tutoring sessions. The time commitment is 2 hours/week and tutoring can take place in person at Columbus libraries, or over Zoom. All training and materials provided!

Come join our team! Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities is giving you an opportunity to make a difference! We’re currently looking for volunteers to join our Long Term Care Ombudsman Program who advocate for:

We need volunteers who are passionate about making sure residents are treated respectfully and have control over the quality of their lives. Volunteers will be trained as advocates.

If you can speak for those who cannot speak for themselves, we need you!

Sign up today to join on One Time Event Support mailing list. There's no commit to fulfilling an obligation. You sign up and as one time events come up needing volunteers, we will send them out to the group. Then you decide if you can make it work or not for that specific event. 

If interested in receiving these notices, respond to this need today! 

Are you looking for a service project with the Wood County Park District?

Step 1: Reach out to Park Staff to coordinate your project. office@wcparks.org  (419) 353-1897

Step 2: Create a Galaxy Digital Account and log your project's volunteer hours.

Step 3: Conduct your project and ask about presenting to the Friends of the Parks about possibly support.

Step 4: Follow up and reporting. Be sure to share hours and media-allowed images with park district staff.

Monday thru Wednesday - Pick your activity! You can play catch, paint fingernails, play cards/games, read books, help with craft projects, color and many more things with the adults with disabilities who attend the day program.  Stay as little or as long as you want!

The Chatfield Edge is a non profit dedicated to bringing education to first generation and nontraditional college students. Mentoring is one of the pillars of our organization. The world of higher education can be challenging and may feel out of reach for many of our scholars. We walk with them through the entire journey - from enrollment through graduation. Mentors are a major aspect of that journey; they bring positive support and real world knowledge to our students as they navigate education and life. We are unique in that we work with students of all ages from 17 - 70. Adults need mentors too! Mentors meet with students for 1 hour sessions throughout their semesters or terms. You can make a difference!

The Chatfield Edge is a non profit dedicated to bringing education to first generation and nontraditional college students. Mentoring is one of the pillars of our organization. The world of higher education can be challenging and may feel out of reach for many of our scholars. We walk with them through the entire journey - from enrollment through graduation. Mentors are a major aspect of that journey; they bring positive support and real world knowledge to our students as they navigate education and life. We are unique in that we work with students of all ages from 17 - 70. Adults need mentors too! Mentors meet with students for 1 hour sessions throughout their semesters or terms. You can make a difference!

The shopper volunteer helps our neighbors through our food rooms and helps them pick out food based on their family size. There is some light shelf stocking after hours.

Volunteers for meal service help to prep some items for dinner (like plating salads and desserts; making coffee) and assist with the meal service. We offer meal service on Mondays-Thursdays.

Our Community Impact Volunteers (CIV) are responsible, professional, and compassionate volunteers that are motivated by positive impact. 

APPLY TODAY: https://www.operationwarm.org/how-to-help/volunteers.html

You'll be a representative of our mission by building bridges for future partnerships to help even more underserved children and families in your community. Time commitment is flexible and has a huge impact on your community.

Help us identify organizations in your community that could benefit from NEW coats, shoes or sports bras. Share our story and invite them to complete our Wish List. Use your connections to help us to identify potential partners that can increase impact where you live. You can provide event support for our gifting events. Depending on your comfort level and time availability, you can help coordinate details, lead, or simply support day of! Becoming a Community Impact Volunteer (CIV) is an opportunity for you to ensure the success of Operation Warm coat and shoe gifting events through execution and delivery of a meaningful experience for both the beneficiary and sponsoring organizations.

Any day Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 and 4:30.  

Become a volunteer packing and/or delivering meals on wheels for homebound clients in our community.  Choose your day, Monday through Friday, packing meals is from 9:30-12:30 Monday through Wednesday and 8:30-12:30 Thursday and Friday. Delivering meals is 10:45a.m. to 12:00/12:15p.m.

You may be a weekly regular, or you can be on our sub list to be called as needed.

Oxford Seniors is looking for Volunteers to help in our kitchen on Monday through Friday from 11:30 to 1.  Some of the duties would include setting the tables, serving food, cutting desserts, making sure all entrees have a serving utensil, rinsing dishes, loading and unloading the dishwashers, putting dishes away and wiping down tables and counters. 

Become a volunteer dispatcher (Answering phones and scheduling rides).  

If you’re not available on a weekly basis, you can be on our sub list to be called when needed.

The shifts are: Mondays through Fridays 8:30am-11:00am; 11:00am-1:30pm; 1:30pm-4:00pm. 

For more information call Jennifer Marcum at the Oxford Seniors 523-8100 or jmarcum@oxfordsenior.org

Do you like horses or working on a farm? If so, we need your help!

Eagles' Wings Stables is looking for people to volunteer and help with the Therapeutic Riding Center. You don't need any experience to help, training is provided. There are many different positions and needs, something for everyone willing to help!

Reach out to learn more!

Come join our team! Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities is giving you an opportunity to make a difference! We’re currently looking for volunteers to join our Long Term Care Ombudsman Program who advocate for:

We need volunteers who are passionate about making sure residents are treated respectfully and have control over the quality of their lives. Volunteers will be trained as advocates.

If you can speak for those who cannot speak for themselves, we need you!

Caring Adults Needed!

iC.A.R.E. Mentoring, a program of Red Oak Behavioral Health, matches caring adults to mentor one student, once a week, for one school year. Our volunteers work with K-12 students in the Akron, Barberton, Cuyahoga Falls, and Tallmadge public schools. We support our volunteers with training, supplies, and a fun & interactive workbook that covers important skills such as goal setting, resilience, and self confidence.

Why mentor?

Youth of all ages benefit from having a relationship with a caring and consistent adult role model.
Student with a mentor are:

(National Mentoring Partnership)

Ready to learn more?

Sign up for a 30 minute virtual information session to learn the basics of iC.A.R.E., what you can expect as a mentor, and much more. Click here to sign up for an info session.

Please contact Celeste Tannenbaum, iC.A.R.E. Recruitment Coordinator, at ctannenbaum@redoakbh.org or (330) 815-2614 with any questions.

1.  Respond to this need if you are a Board Member and/or Committee Member

2.  Add Hours under this need for all board/committee meetings you attend along with any UWPC events that you attend as a board/committee member.

For questions, please email maureeng@uwportage.org

Position: Parenting Network Volunteer

Description:

Are you looking to make an investment in someone's life that will make positive changes within our community? Family & Youth Initiatives has a Parenting Network program where you can do just that! We seek volunteers who can dedicate 2-3 hours weekly at any of our three locations: New Carlisle, Springfield, and Fairborn. Your support will help create a stronger and more supportive parenting community.

Training:

Training is provided through the Bright Couse Curriculum and by the Parenting Network Staff.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Hours:  Volunteer hours may vary based on the location and your availability. Please see below.

If you're interested in becoming a Parenting Network Volunteer and making a meaningful difference in the lives of fellow parents, we encourage you to contact Rebecca Swearingen at rebecca@fyiohio.org. 

Student Mentor

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young students? Do you believe in the power of mentorship to inspire and guide the next generation? If so, we invite you to become a valued volunteer for the FYI New Roots Mentoring Program.

About the Program: FYI New Roots Mentoring Program is an exciting initiative to provide guidance, support, and positive role models. By fostering meaningful connections, we can empower students to reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Student Mentors (Elementary and Middle Schools):

Why Volunteer:

How to Get Involved:

If you want to become a parenting or student mentor, we would love to hear from you! Please fill out our volunteer application form https://www.fyiohio.org/mentoring-program to express your interest and share more about your background and skills.

Let's work together to nurture a supportive and empowering community for our students. Don't hesitate to contact Staci Sowders at staci@fyiohio.org for any questions or further information.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our young learners. Together, we can build solid foundations for their success!

Looking to give back to the community? Unsure exactly how or what to do?

Come on over to the Troy Rec and check us out! We have pool, basketball, board games, and many other things you can do while you make friends and impact our youth. Want to just sit and talk with people? That works too!

Many kids come through our doors just hoping to be heard, and you can be the person who hears them! Reach out today!

Volunteer Field opportunities available at the 2024 Howe Meadow Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market(CVFM). We are looking for a Greeter, Field Set Up and Tear Down, Zero Waste, Merchandise, and Information Booth Attendants. All skills welcome!

We work rain or shine!

Preble County CERT is looking for new members interested in helping their community in times of need.  Our CERT Team will also engage with the community in sharing information regarding preparedness and will assist local first responders at community events.  The Preble County CERT Team is under the umbrella of the Preble County Emergency Management Agency, 6818 US 127 N., Eaton, Ohio.  

Interested in basketball, exercising, or arts and gardening? Got a heart for kids and youth? At the Lincoln Community Center, you can fulfill all those interests and more! We've got mentoring and tutoring, gym activities and exercise equipment, but the best thing we have is a longing to help and serve our community!

Come help us make that possible by volunteering in the Community Center! We are looking for volunteers with all kinds of different interests and hobbies. 

Were you a strong forward in high school or college? Can you dunk today? Our basketball leagues are always looking for positive role models and people who know the game and can coach the little guys. 

Let us know you're interested and we can get you connected to a position where you can make a real difference! 

Here at Hospice of Cincinnati we like to provide our veteran patients with handmade patriotic pillowcases. We are looking for individuals or groups that are willing to sew and donate pillowcases for our veteran patients on an on-going basis. If you are interested please let me know and I will send you more information.

SELF volunteers join SELF staff to help low-income Butler County homeowners with free home repairs and mobility modifications.

All skill levels are welcome!  Volunteers may serve individually or as a group. Homes need assistance year-round. We will match you with a project that meets your skill level, interests and your schedule. Complete the volunteer information request form online then a staff member will contact you with more information.

Indirect and direct youth volunteers/mentors needed! Don't know how to talk to kids? That's completely fine. Maybe you do want to work with kids, we've got spots for that too! 

Partners in Hope is looking for friendly adults in the community to come join us in helping people find stability in life and their futures! Do you have an 2 hours every week or every other week? Want to watch kids so their parents can learn about handling finances, parenting, or just getting ahead? 

Your time could be life changing for a family or a youth right here in Miami County! 

At Connections of Tipp City, we love to hang out with kids and build positive relationships! Come join us on our Friday night Open Mic Night to cheer on some kids. Or maybe you prefer to play a game of pool with the kids? We have that too!

No matter what you like, there is plenty of ways to interact with the youth at Connections of Tipp City, but the first thing you need to do is show up! Connect with us and we can get a time for you to come by and find a way to get you plugged in. We always need people to be a smiling face when the kids show up, that could be you! 

First Fridays in Delaware are fun to attend, and they are more fun if you are helping event goers learn more about the Delaware County Historical Society.

The Historical Society has a booth at all Delaware First Fridays to let the public know about all of the events and all of the program and all of the good work that the Historical Society is doing.  Be a part of the First Friday Team, and help us spread the news of the Historical Society. 

You will work with a team of knowledgeable volunteers, and you will have information to help you answer any questions that come your way.  Contact the Historical Society for more information

If you enjoy working with children, but don’t want to be confined to a classroom, become a  School Committee volunteer for the Delaware County Historical Society. Help us provide hands-on historical experiences for our Delaware County students. No knowledge of history is required, no teaching degree required. We have a variety of activities including walking children from one session to another, timing presentations, or joining a sub committee that prepares material for teachers.  Contact us for more information

Spend First Fridays in Delaware, Ohio sharing information and stories about the Delaware County Historical Society’s Historic Jail and Sheriff’s Residence.

Built in the 1870’s, the Historic Jail and Sheriff’s Residence is open to the public for tours during Delaware, Ohio’s First Friday events, and we need volunteers to “show off” our jail.  You can choose to greet visitors as they enter the historic facility, or guide them through the sheriff’s living quarters and office or take them through the 16 cell “cell block”.  You will learn and retell stories about the sheriffs who occupied the residence and about inmates who did not want to occupy the jail. 

Training will be provided and you will work with a knowledgeable team of Historical Society volunteers.  Contact the Delaware County Historical Society for more information.

We have a clothing room for our Red Shield clients. We would need someone to organize, fold clothing also Hang clothing. Separate children clothing so we can organize it for Back to school bash. 

Come join our team! Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities is giving you an opportunity to make a difference! We’re currently looking for volunteers to join our Long Term Care Ombudsman Program who advocate for:

We need volunteers who are passionate about making sure residents are treated respectfully and have control over the quality of their lives. Volunteers will be trained as advocates.

If you can speak for those who cannot speak for themselves, we need you!