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Do you enjoy activities such as playing cards/games, talking, puzzles, watching tv, reading, arts & crafts, etc.? By becoming a Hospice Activities Volunteer, you can bring joy to the lives of hospice patients with things you love doing!

CorsoCare Hospice is seeking compassionate, empathetic individuals who are willing to give their time and supportive presence by visiting hospice patients in facility settings and occasionally private homes and engaging them in low-key activities.

CorsoCare provides all PPE necessary to ensure a safe and enriching experience on every visit. You will also be provided ongoing one-on-one staff support throughout your service with us and will be invited to education opportunities and appreciation events.

If you have any questions, or need further information, please contact Nikki Gerber, Volunteer Administrative Assistant, at (248) 260-8257 or nicole.gerber@corsocare.com.

"Success in life has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It's what you do for others." -Danny Thomas

Can you spare an hour for an elderly hospice patient? CorsoCare Hospice recently expanded into Ohio and is seeking compassionate, empathetic individuals who are willing to give their time and supportive presence by visiting hospice patients in facility settings and occasionally private homes.

Our volunteers share their time in many ways and may include reading to the patient, taking a walk, playing cards, watching TV, chatting or some other low-key activity the patient feels up to doing. Sometimes just sitting with them is enough.

CorsoCare provides all PPE necessary to ensure a safe and enriching experience on every visit. You will also be provided ongoing one-on-one staff support throughout your service with us and will be invited to education opportunities and appreciation events.

If you have any questions, or need further information, please contact Nikki Gerber, Volunteer Administrative Assistant, at (248) 260-8257 or nicole.gerber@corsocare.com.


"Volunteers comfort with their presence. One does not need to know all the right words to say but the ability to just be present." -Gina Davis

Do you enjoy activities such as playing cards/games, talking, puzzles, watching tv, reading, arts & crafts, etc.? By becoming a Hospice Activities Volunteer, you can bring joy to the lives of hospice patients with things you love doing!

CorsoCare Hospice is seeking compassionate, empathetic individuals who are willing to give their time and supportive presence by visiting hospice patients in facility settings and occasionally private homes and engaging them in low-key activities.

CorsoCare provides all PPE necessary to ensure a safe and enriching experience on every visit. You will also be provided ongoing one-on-one staff support throughout your service with us and will be invited to education opportunities and appreciation events.

If you have any questions, or need further information, please contact Nikki Gerber, Volunteer Administrative Assistant, at (248) 260-8257 or nicole.gerber@corsocare.com.

"Success in life has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It's what you do for others." -Danny Thomas

Do you enjoy activities such as playing cards/games, talking, puzzles, watching tv, reading, arts & crafts, etc.? By becoming a Hospice Activities Volunteer, you can bring joy to the lives of hospice patients with things you love doing!

CorsoCare Hospice is seeking compassionate, empathetic individuals who are willing to give their time and supportive presence by visiting hospice patients in facility settings and occasionally private homes and engaging them in low-key activities.

CorsoCare provides all PPE necessary to ensure a safe and enriching experience on every visit. You will also be provided ongoing one-on-one staff support throughout your service with us and will be invited to education opportunities and appreciation events.

If you have any questions, or need further information, please contact Nikki Gerber, Volunteer Administrative Assistant, at (248) 260-8257 or nicole.gerber@corsocare.com.

"Success in life has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It's what you do for others." -Danny Thomas

Do you enjoy activities such as playing cards/games, talking, puzzles, watching tv, reading, arts & crafts, etc.? By becoming a Hospice Activities Volunteer, you can bring joy to the lives of hospice patients with things you love doing!

CorsoCare Hospice is seeking compassionate, empathetic individuals who are willing to give their time and supportive presence by visiting hospice patients in facility settings and occasionally private homes and engaging them in low-key activities.

CorsoCare provides all PPE necessary to ensure a safe and enriching experience on every visit. You will also be provided ongoing one-on-one staff support throughout your service with us and will be invited to education opportunities and appreciation events.

If you have any questions, or need further information, please contact Nikki Gerber, Volunteer Administrative Assistant, at (248) 260-8257 or nicole.gerber@corsocare.com.

"Success in life has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It's what you do for others." -Danny Thomas

Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District is offering 12 AmeriCorps positions in the Central Ohio Collaborative for Conservation. The Central Ohio Collaborative for Conservation partners with 6 agencies in central Ohio where AmeriCorps Members will be placed, to improve local ecosystems and increase resilience against climate change. These partners include: Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks, Friends of the Olentangy Watershed, Grange Audubon Center, Licking County Soil and Water Conservation District, and Stratford Ecological Center.
This is a national service program with a living stipend and other benefits for individuals wanting to gain more experience and serve their community. Members will serve 1700 hours over a period of one year.

General duties:
• Assisting with a variety of natural resources related data collection for partners and the District.
• Field work including but not limited to: invasive species removal, tree planting, stream and litter cleanup.
• Assisting outreach staff to provide information and education at weekend events.
• Assist with host site projects.

Qualifications:
• Must be at least 17 years of age by their start date on October 1, 2023.
• Must have a HS Diploma or GED certificate.
• Members must be able to pass a criminal, FBI, and DMV background check (Note: having a background does not automatically exclude them from membership).
• Members must accept the position as a full-time priority and be able to complete 1700 hours of service.
• The ability to safely traverse and navigate through rough and brushy terrain with ticks and poison ivy in the summer heat while carrying GPS equipment is required.
• Able to demonstrate some knowledge of or an appreciation for natural resource conservation.
• Able to secure transportation to and from work and events.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Familiarity with popular computer software (including, but not limited to, MS Word, Excel, and Publisher).
• Able to take direction and respond positively to feedback.

Benefits:
• Living stipend of up to $20,400 for the service year.
• An education award of $6,895 for a completed term of service to be used to pay student loans or for future education.
• Student Loan deferment and interest forbearance while in service.
• Childcare assistance available to full-time members, based on household income eligibility.
• Basic individual health, dental and vision insurance available to full-time members.

Application:
• Please learn more and apply through AmeriCorps.gov. Alternatively, you can notify us of interest at administrator@franklinswcd.org with a statement of interest and summary of qualifications and we can help qualified applicants through the process. Selection of candidates will begin on August 17th. Position will remain open until filled.

Do you have 2-3 hours a month to invest in the life of a high school teen? We are accepting mentor candidate applications to serve a youth 14-18 years old. You will have a coach that assists in your role in serving the youth, and parent/guardian (if applicable).  Thank you for considering investing in a life!

Are you a passionate sports enthusiast looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others? Our hospice program is seeking dedicated volunteers who share a love for sports and are eager to bring joy, companionship, and comfort to our patients and their families during their end-of-life journey.

Position: Sports Enthusiast Hospice Volunteer

Location: Throughout Central Ohio

Role Description:

As a sports enthusiast hospice volunteer, you will have the unique opportunity to connect with patients who have a shared interest in sports. Your presence and engagement will contribute to enhancing their quality of life, providing a sense of companionship, and offering respite to their families. Here are some of the ways you can make a difference:

1. Game Day Conversations: Engage patients in discussions about their favorite sports, teams, and memorable sporting events. Share your passion for sports and listen to their stories, creating meaningful connections.

2. Sports Memorabilia Sharing: Bring in sports memorabilia, magazines, or photos to spark conversations and nostalgic memories related to sports.

3. Live Streaming Events: Spend time with patients watching live or recorded sports events, creating a shared experience that can lift their spirits.

Qualifications:

1. Genuine interest in sports and a willingness to share this passion with hospice patients.

2. Compassionate, empathetic, and respectful demeanor.

3. Good communication skills and the ability to actively listen.

4. Reliable and punctual with a commitment to volunteering on a regular basis.

5. Completion of hospice volunteer training (provided by our program).

Benefits:

1. Fulfilment in making a positive impact during a challenging time.

2. Training and ongoing support to enhance your volunteer experience.

3. Opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with patients and their families.

4. Personal growth and learning in a hospice care environment.

If you are ready to bring your love for sports to a fulfilling volunteer role and provide companionship to hospice patients, we would love to hear from you. To apply or learn more, please contact Capital City Hospice at 614-441-9300 or CCH-VC@Addus.com.

Join the outreach team for the Northwest Neighbor by signing up as a street captain to distribute welcome bags and flyers to neighbors on your street.  Let's build a connected community!!

The Northwest Neighborhood boundaries are Pennslyvania (North), River (east), William (south), Euclid (west).

Welcome bags are distributed quarterly.  Flyers monthly.  Just a few hours of your time month can create lifelong connections!

Click here to sign-up:   Outreach Signup Page

Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District is offering 12 AmeriCorps positions in the Central Ohio Collaborative for Conservation. The Central Ohio Collaborative for Conservation partners with 6 agencies in central Ohio where AmeriCorps Members will be placed, to improve local ecosystems and increase resilience against climate change. These partners include: Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks, Friends of the Olentangy Watershed, Grange Audubon Center, Licking County Soil and Water Conservation District, and Stratford Ecological Center.
This is a national service program with a living stipend and other benefits for individuals wanting to gain more experience and serve their community. Members will serve 1700 hours over a period of one year.

General duties:
• Assist in developing and implementing environmental education programs.
• Assist in developing and distributing outreach materials for public, local government, and business.
• Assist conservation staff with occasional field projects such as tree planting and invasive removal.
• Work with volunteers at your host site to do environmental stewardship projects.
• Assist with host site events.

Qualifications:
• Must be at least 17 years of age by their start date on October 1, 2023
• Must have a HS Diploma or GED certificate.
• Members must be able to pass a criminal, FBI, and DMV background check (Note: having a background does not automatically exclude them from membership).
• Members must accept the position as a full-time priority and be able to complete 1700 hours of service.
• The ability to safely traverse and navigate through rough and brushy terrain with ticks and poison ivy in the summer heat while carrying GPS equipment is required.
• Able to demonstrate some knowledge of or an appreciation for natural resource conservation.
• Able to secure transportation to and from work and events.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Familiarity with popular computer software (including, but not limited to, MS Word, Excel, and Publisher).
• Able to take direction and respond positively to feedback.

Benefits:
• Living stipend of up to $20,400 for the service year.
• An education award of $6,895 for a completed term of service to be used to pay student loans or for future education.
• Student Loan deferment and interest forbearance while in service.
• Childcare assistance available to full-time members, based on household income eligibility.
• Basic individual health, dental and vision insurance available to full-time members.

Application:
• Please learn more and apply through AmeriCorps.gov. Alternatively, you can notify us of interest at administrator@franklinswcd.org with a statement of interest and summary of qualifications and we can help qualified applicants through the process. Selection of candidates will begin on August 17th. Position will remain open until filled.

PRIMARILY WORKING WITH YOUTH, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGED.  INTRODUCTORY MATH SKILLS HELPFUL, COLLEGE STUDENT PREFERRED  BUT WILL ACCEPT AGES 16+

CREATIVITY AND ABILITY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS A MUST.  APPROXIMATELY 20 HOURS WEEKLY...SOME FLEXIBILITY IN THIE HOURS  MUST HAVE SOME AVAILABILITY BETWEEN 3 AND 6:30PM MONDAY THRU THURSDAY.....

 IMMEDIATE NEED FOR 2 PROGRAM AIDES AFTERNOONS FROM 3:30PM UNTIL 6:00PM MONDAY THROUGH THRU THURSDAY.  MINIMAL WALKING,   MOST CHILDREN ARE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGED AND NO BACHELOR'S DEGREE IS REQUIRED.    GRANT WRITING TRAINING IS AVAILABLE FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE.  LOCATION MIDDLETOWN OHIO.   BI-LINQUAL NOT REQUIRED BUT ABILITY TO SPEAK SOME SPANISH WOULD PROVIDE BE BONUS.    OCCASSIONAL ADDITIONAL HOURS

working with program participants as a paid program counselor   STEM & academic enrichment program

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES  AVAILABLE TO help agency with fundraising ideas, social media and website presence as well as working with Board and CEO on strategic planning process

BI-LINQUAL A PLUS... SALARY COMPETITIVE   ESPECIALLY GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR SOMEONE IN  CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT.

CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate.  CASA volunteers are highly trained community advocates who are appointed by the court to cases of child abuse and neglect.  As officers of the court they act as the eyes and ears of the court.  CASA volunteers meet with the children assigned to their case and independently gather information from others who are involved in the child's life.  The CASA volunteer then reports back to the court about the status of the case and makes recommendations regarding the best interest of the child.  

A CASA volunteer meets with the child a minimum of once per month.  You help identify and locate resources in the community to meet the child's needs.  You attend all court hearings and other meetings about the case and the children and are the voice of the child in court.  All CASA volunteers maintain a professional level of confidentiality.   

The volunteer position includes the following:

- Greeting clients to the food pantry
- Checking identification
- Checking eligibility and information in Pantry Tracker database
- Basic Data entry in Pantry Tracker database
- Distribution of Food boxes

- Also assists in filling food boxes with available product
- Sometimes checking in donations and food orders as well

Pantry operates weekly, Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30am to 3:30pm
Confidentiality and ability to work well with other staff, volunteers and clients is required.

Capital City Hospice is seeking volunteers who know they want to be the difference in the lives of veterans and their loved ones at end-of-life. We need volunteers to provide authentic engagement with our veteran community in all parts of Central Ohio, and our volunteers have control over where and when they give of their time. 

Our volunteers are an extension of the love and support we provide our patients. Volunteers are considered a part of our interdisciplinary team. We place volunteers with patients who are within their chosen travel boundaries, and highly value being able to introduce our veteran volunteers to veteran patients to enhance the quality of care offered to service men and women.

Every 8 minutes the American Red Cross responds to a disaster, the majority of which are home fires.

When a house fire leaves a family displaced from their homes, Red Cross Disaster Action Team volunteers are there.  As a member of our Disaster Action Teams, you will provide comfort and compassion when our neighbors need it the most.  Help individuals and families meet their immediate needs with a place to stay, food, clothing, toiletries and financial assistance.  

No prior experience is necessary and we will provide all of your (free!) training.  

Make a real difference with this enriching and rewarding volunteer position!

Visit www.redcross.org/volunteertoday to apply today!

Every 8 minutes the American Red Cross responds to a disaster, the majority of which are home fires.

When a house fire leaves a family displaced from their homes, Red Cross Disaster Action Team volunteers are there.  As a member of our Disaster Action Teams, you will provide comfort and compassion when our neighbors need it the most.  Help individuals and families meet their immediate needs with a place to stay, food, clothing, toiletries and financial assistance.  

No prior experience is necessary and we will provide all of your (free!) training.  

Make a real difference with this enriching and rewarding volunteer position!

Visit www.redcross.org/volunteertoday to apply today!

Every 8 minutes the American Red Cross responds to a disaster, the majority of which are home fires.

When a house fire leaves a family displaced from their homes, Red Cross Disaster Action Team volunteers are there.  As a member of our Disaster Action Teams, you will provide comfort and compassion when our neighbors need it the most.  Help individuals and families meet their immediate needs with a place to stay, food, clothing, toiletries and financial assistance.  

No prior experience is necessary and we will provide all of your (free!) training.  

Make a real difference with this enriching and rewarding volunteer position!

Visit www.redcross.org/volunteertoday to apply today!

Help bring the comfort of a meal to older adults by greeting drivers and helping to load their cars with home delivered meals. Volunteers assemble prepackaged meals into hot packs and coolers to be loaded into delivery vehicles. Our Meal Delivery Assistant is the perfect volunteer opportunity for people who are friendly, organized, and looking to make an impact in their community!

Meal Delivery Assistants also help to call individuals to remind them of meal deliveries occurring that week. 

If you are interested in learning more about this, or any other volunteer opportunity, please contact us at 216-373-1932 or visit our website at www.benrose.org/volunteer.

Now hiring for fall!

Are you interested in making a difference in young people's lives? Join AmeriCorps Mentors for Success to serve as a positive role model and provide much-needed school-based mentoring for middle or high-school students right here in Columbus, Ohio! Mentors are placed in one middle or high school building or other community setting for the fall, where they will provide 1 on 1 mentoring for students who are experiencing attendance/truancy issues and/or students who could use some social-emotional support.

Serve with AmeriCorps (term is September 1, 2031 - May 31, 2024), earn a monthly stipend payment ($1,350/month) and an Education Award (up to $3,447.50) to help repay student loans or pay toward tuition costs!

AmeriCorps Mentors for Success Members receive excellent training at the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio, prior to the start of their service in schools.

If you have a talent for building relationships and an interest in encouraging struggling students to pursue their goals, Mentors for Success is the right team for you.

Members must commit to the entire service period (see dates above), and must be available to serve 30 hours/week during that time frame.

A teaching license is not required for this position, all training is provided.

To apply, submit application and cover letter through Indeed.com. For questions, call Ally Harris at 614-542-4177.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $1,350 per month + $3,447.50 education award

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Butler County seeks adults from our community to be volunteer mentors ("Bigs") for children and youth in Butler County. There are approximately 100 youth who are waiting for a mentor.

Being a mentor is about spending time with a child and inspiring them to fulfill their potential. We pair a volunteer mentor one-to-one with a child and we call this a match. Once matched, Big Brothers and Big Sisters develop friendships with their Little Brothers and Little Sisters. It’s that simple. 

Our Community-Based Bigs and Littles meet 2 to 4 times a month out in the community and the time spent together is flexible to fit your busy schedule. You can hang out in the community and go to a park, an event, a restaurant, or many other possibilities. It’s up to you and your Little! This volunteer opportunity is open to adults aged 18 and older who live or work in or near Butler County. Volunteers must be able to commit to at least one year.

CLICK HERE to apply online to become a Big Brother or Big Sister, or contact us in one of the following ways:

Volunteers are an essential part of the hospice team. They bring companionship and comfort to our patients and their families. This is a great opportunity to learn about creating legacies, supporting grief and loss, and building memories with our patients. 

The Preble County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) utilizes volunteers during non-emergency and emergency events.  Various opportunities and skillsets are needed to assist the EMA.  

We are looking for compasionate people who want to work with adults with developemental disabilities in the community. On a weekly basis we take a small group of no more than 5 out into the community for various activities. Activities include moviess, the zoo, amusement parks, or out to eat with friends. 

Join us wherever you are to write cards filled with hope, healing and solidarity for survivors of traumatic experiences and PTSD!

We are currently collecting cards to distribute to patients at Linder Center of HOPE, a nonprofit, mental health center in Cincinnati, OH.

Suggested supplies, writing guidelines and fliers can be found here.

Cards will be distributed to individual survivors across the globe, as well as organizations that serve survivors of trauma across Southwestern Ohio and surrounding areas.  Past organizations include: YWCA of Greater Cincinnati and Dayton, Tristate Trauma Network, Lighthouse Youth & Family Services, the Cincinnati VA, Walleyes for Wounded Heroes and Kaleidoscope Youth Center.

Previous examples of cards can be found here.

This is a great volunteering opportunity for those with any skill set, disability status or age. It can even be used as a form of self-care, art therapy or mindfulness practice! This is a great opportunity to discuss PTSD and mental health awareness with your family, friends or group. 

Join us in our vision for every survivor to know that they are a part of something larger, to feel there is a community of people rooting for them, and to believe that they hold power in their recovery and knowledge in their healing that can be passed on to others!

You do not have to be a survivor of trauma or have a PTSD diagnosis to participate!

This is an ongoing need and will go on continuously, so join us whenever it works for you, or on an ongoing basis.

Contact us for more information at survivorcards@gmail.com

We can provide sign off for volunteer hours!

Need help or support for yourself? Check out our suggested resources here.

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions!

Help us maintain the most active trail in Wood County! Small sections of the trail are adopted by volunteers to conduct refuse pick-up and to report back with any concerns.  

Your support and involvement are important and appreciated. Please use this listed volunteer opportunity to record all of your hours with the Adopt-a-Trail: Slippery Elm Trail program. This is a good activity for a group. 

Before you start, be sure to reach out to Park Police officer Mark Wagner to register and receive all the details. 419-575-7335, mwagner@wcparks.org

The Jackson County CERT is actively recruiting volunteers to be involved with CERT activities in Jackson County, Ohio and surrounding counties. 

Being a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters is a fun, rewarding experience. The only thing that would make it better is to volunteer with someone you know! This is a great opportunity for couples, friends, siblings or other "dynamic duos" who want to be more involved in their community in 2023.

Big Duos are two people who volunteer together as mentors for either one or two children ("Littles"). Being a Big Duo is the same as being an individual Big Brother or Big Sister - you get together with your Little 2 to 4 times each month engaging in fun, enriching activities that you and your Little both enjoy - you're just volunteering with another person instead of alone.

Who can be a Big Duo?

Big Duos are two people who have an established, healthy relationship and are both committed to the importance of mentoring. Examples of Big Duos include:

Both individuals who are part of a Big Duo must submit separate applications and complete an interview and background check. Both must live or work in or near Butler County. As with all programs at Big Brothers Big Sisters, each individual volunteer must be qualified before they can be matched with a Little. Bigs and Littles are matched based on many factors, including location, personality, and shared interests.

CLICK HERE to apply online, or email Jessica.Huentelman@bbbsbutler.org for more information.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Butler County is accepting applications for high school and college students to be on-site mentors for elementary-aged youth. 

Being a part of our evidence-based mentoring program is easy, and providing encouragement to children has never been more important. This is a fun and convenient way to earn valuable service hours with a nationally-recognized program while also empowering the potential of our community's youth! Volunteer opportunities are available in the Talawanda (Oxford), Hamilton, Fairfield, Edgewood (Trenton), and Lakota (West Chester) school districts.

Student mentors must be at least 14 years old and be able to commit to the remainder of the academic year. (Programs don't meet during holidays or breaks).

Here's how it works:

How to get involved:

Miami University and Cincinnati State-Middletown Students: To apply to become a mentor, or to learn more, text "MU Big" or "Cincy State Big" to 513-402-0227, or email Amy.Perry@bbbsbutler.org.

High School Students: To apply to become a mentor, or to learn more, text "HS Big" to 513-857-1491, or email Jessica.Huentelman@bbbsbutler.org.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Butler County seeks college students, working adults, or retirees to be volunteer mentors for teens from across Butler County.

The Big Futures Program is a career-focused mentoring program that empowers junior and senior high school students to plan for a successful life and career beyond high school. As a Big Futures volunteer mentor, you will be paired with a student and engage in activities that support that student's positive development and goals for their future.

Big Futures "Bigs" and "Littles" meet twice each month, including the option of joining educational or career-focused group outings or activities organized by Big Brothers Big Sisters. Such activities may include a tour of a local business or a presentation from a professional about a specific career path.

Big Futures volunteer mentors must be at least 18 years old, have reliable transportation, and be able to commit to at least one year of service. All interested mentors must complete an application, provide references, successfully pass a criminal background check and driving records check, and submit to a screening interview. Multiple employees from individual companies are welcome and encouraged to apply, as are retirees. We seek representatives from all industries, including the trades.

CLICK HERE to apply online. For more information about Big Futures, email Betsy.Thurow@bbbsbutler.org.

Do you love sports? Do you love sharing the joy and benefits of sports with young people? Big Brothers Big Sisters of Butler County seeks adult volunteers to be mentors for youth, utilizing a shared interest in sports or fitness as a catalyst for a positive, empowering mentoring relationship.

Sports and fitness promote physical health, emotional health, positive social development, and a sense of community for individuals of all ages, but particularly youth. We are seeking adults from across Butler County who embrace the benefits of sports and fitness to be paired with youth who have expressed an interest in sports, fitness, or just being active. Through this shared interest, mentors help to inspire and empower youth to realize their potential - not just in terms of physical activity, but also in school and in life.

As a volunteer mentor in the Sports Buddies program, you will meet twice per month with your "Little" to engage in positive, fun, free or low-cost activities that enable a healthy and encouraging mentoring relationship to grow. This may include participating in a fitness-oriented activity or attending a sporting event, among other activities. Big Brothers Big Sisters organizes periodic group outings for Sports Buddies participants.

To be a Sports Buddies volunteer mentor, you must be at least 18 years of age, have reliable transportation, and be able to commit to at least one year. All interested mentors must complete an application, supply references, successfully complete a criminal background check and driving records check, and submit to a screening interview. You do not have to be an athlete, nor have any experience in organized sports, to be a Sports Buddies volunteer mentor. You just need to love sports or fitness, and care about the youth of our community! We have a particular need for men to be Sports Buddies mentors, as we have numerous boys on our waiting list.

CLICK HERE to apply online, or email Jessica.Huentelman@bbbsbutler.org.

Adults who feel comfortable helping students in any subjects would be a great asset to our teens. Students mostly need help finishing their homework or getting caught up on missing assignments. Specific areas of need are Algebra, Chemistry, Geometry, Biology, and Spanish. This volunteering opportunity can be a very flexible schedule. If interested, please click 'Respond' and we will get in contact with you regarding your availability prior to working in the center.

What is a Connection Recovery Support Group? 

A support group that supports individuals with a mental health condition or those experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition through shared experiences and understanding.

What is a Connection Recovery Support Group Facilitator? 

A Connection Recovery Support Group Facilitator leads the conversation in Connection Recovery Support Groups using a NAMI Facilitator Guidebook. 

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.

Key Activities:

• Represent the Alzheimer's Association at a target of 12 community events / year 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.

Qualifications:

• 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 21 to apply. Background checks are required.

Commitment Expected:

• Community Representatives commit to appearing at a target of 12 events annually.

• All program volunteers participate in initial training and ongoing education and must comply with Alzheimer’s Association volunteer policies and procedures.

• Terms are renewable upon successful completion of annual goal-setting conversation with your staff partner.

Benefits to the Volunteer:

• Increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias while serving your local community. • Be recognized as a leader and resource for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

• Join a network of other volunteers, staff and community leaders to help create a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.

The Alzheimer's Association will provide training, information and electronic or printed materials to assist in your efforts. Orientation includes several hours of online learning, self-study and shadowing or mentoring by local Alzheimer's Association staff and volunteers. Some materials are available in multiple languages. To apply to become a Community Representative, visit volunteer.alz.org.

Early Stage Social Engagement Leaders plan, implement and assure positive experience during social engagement events/activities for people living with memory loss and their care partners.

Key Activities:

• In collaboration with staff and early stage advisors, schedule and implement social engagement events providing hospitality, support and volunteer oversight.

• Maintain clear communication with participants and early stage attendance rosters.

• 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.

Qualifications:

• Strong listening and effective communication skills with demonstrated success in working with a team.

• Successfully engages people living with dementia and has strong attention to detail.

• 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.

Commitment Expected:

• Early Stage Social Engagement Leaders commit to a 1-year term delivering a monthly group.

• All program volunteers participate in initial training and ongoing education and must comply with Alzheimer’s Association volunteer policies and procedures.

• Terms are renewable upon successful completion of annual goal-setting conversation with your staff partner.

Benefits to the Volunteer:

• Perfect your active listening and group management technique while serving your community.

• Increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

• Be recognized as a leader and resource for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

• Join a network of other volunteers, staff and community leaders to help create a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.

The Alzheimer's Association will provide training, information and electronic or printed materials to assist in your efforts. Orientation includes several hours of online learning, self-study and shadowing or mentoring by local Alzheimer's Association staff and volunteers. Some materials are available in multiple languages. To apply to become an Early Stage Social Engagement Leader, visit volunteer.alz.org.

Long Term Care volunteers provide companionship to all HOC patients in a particular retirement community in your neighborhood 2-4 times per month. We are looking for volunteers all over Butler County. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please apply here on our website https://hospiceofcincinnati.org/volunteer/. All of our volunteers must going through an orientation process. Once you have complete that process you will be contacted about Long Term Care Volunteer opportunities. From there you will set your own schedule to visit at the long term care facilities. In a time of a person's greatest need they could use the kindness and compassion from a volunteer just like you. 

Home Care Volunteers are matched with a patient in their community that needs companionship or respite care 2-4 times per month. We can also use volunteers that are willing to helping patients with light housework and errands. We are looking for volunteers all over Butler County. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please apply here on our website https://hospiceofcincinnati.org/volunteer/. All of our volunteers must going through an orientation process. Once you have complete that process you will be contacted about Home Care Volunteer opportunities. From there you will reach out to the patient and schedule times to set up visits so the schedule is flexible. Our patients and their families could really use the kindness and the compassion of a volunteer just like you. Someone in your neighborhood could use a companion just like you. 

These presentations change attitudes, assumptions and ideas about people with mental health conditions. These free, 60-minute presentations provide a personal perspective of mental health conditions, as leaders with lived experience talk openly about what it's like to have a mental health condition.

Each Monday afternoon over 100 people living in poverty look forward to a "To-Go" meal provided by generous local groups affiliated with CAIN in Northside. A friendly, organized person is needed to distribute the meals, keep a calendar of groups providing meals and keep all running smoothly. 

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, which suspended operations in Delaware County two years ago as the pandemic worsened, is preparing to return this winter and is looking for volunteers to help restart the service.

The all-volunteer program provides free, no-strings-attached, income tax preparation to anyone, but places a special emphases on serving senior citizens. Before the shutdown, Tax-Aid volunteers prepared tax returns for more than 1,000 residents each year in Delaware, Sunbury, and Orange Township and had just expanded into Ashley.

Volunteers provide a calm and reassuring hand to people who are often fretful about filing their return, make sure clients receive every tax benefit to which they are entitled and save them the often-significant amount of money that private tax preparers charge.

Volunteers make a real, meaningful and measurable difference in the lives of the people they help.

Volunteers come from all walks of life, from accountants to warehouse workers. No experience is required. Tax-Aide provides training, a computer to work on and mentorship throughout the tax season. No one works alone.

For more information, please go to aarpfoundation.org/taxaidevolunteer, 1-888-227-7669 or email DelawareOhioTaxAide@gmail.com.

Valley View offers after school nature clubs for children in 1st-6th grades.  Nature explorers enjoy hiking and exploring the woods, prairie, wetlands and river.  Our naturalist leads games, art projects and hands-on activities and fun along the trails!  The group size is a maximum of 15 students.  Our naturalist needs an assistant, a second set of hands to help the kids and with the activities. 

Camps are one day a week for six consecutive weeks. 

We offer a Tuesday session (1st-3rd grade) and a Thursday (4th-6th grade) session.    

Volunteers can choose to work either Tuesday or Thursday or are welcome to volunteer for both days.

Please sign up by emailing:  info@valleyviewcampus.org

5330 South Milford Road, Milford, Oh 45150

Volunteer Cosmetologists work directly with patients and their families providing cosmetology services. We are in need of cosmetologists willing to volunteer their time to go to patients homes and long term care facilities to provide haircuts for patients. In some cases this can be a person's last haircut, but it truly provides a sense of normalcy for our hospice patients. If you are interested once you have gone through our volunteering training process we will reach out to you with requests we have received from patients about haircuts. From there you will work with the patient on setting up a time. If you are interested please apply here on our website https://hospiceofcincinnati.org/volunteer/. An up to date license is required. We are in desperate need for Cosmetologist volunteers for our Butler County region so even if you are not a licensed cosmetologists, but you know someone who is and would be willing to help please send them our way.

Join us as we build our first home for Katara and her Family at 1122 W. Perrin Ave., Springfield 45506. This site will begin Saturday, August 16, 2022. Build Site is open Tuesday-Saturday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. (lunch 11:30 am - 12:30 pm)

If you are interested as an individual volunteer please go to http://daytonhabitat.volunteerhub.com. All volunteers must pre-register for the event. 

If you have a group that is interested please contact Volunteer Services at kday@daytonhabitat.org or 937.965.7679.

Each week over 175 families living in poverty visit the CAIN Choice Pantry in Northside for the shelf stable food, fresh produce, hygiene items and cleaning supplies they need. Help is needed to greet guests, direct them to sign-in tables, escort them to the pantry and interact with guests who are waiting in a friendly and efficient manner. 

Storm drain sin your neighborhood are designed to carry water off the roads and into local creeks. On it's journey, it can pick up and transport pollutants such as trash into our streams. During this project, you can label the drains in your neighborhood with "No Polluting:Drains to Creek" decals.

Great for individuals, families, and groups.

No experience necessary.Use a wire brush and rag to clean top of drain. Place glue on back of label and stick to drain. Mark label location on a map.

Time commitment is up to you, you can label as many or as few drains as you like.

When: Anytime the roads are dry and the temperatures are between 40 and 80 oF

Materials: All materials provided. They will need to be picked up from Butler SWCD, in Hamilton. Call to make an appointment.

Locations: Hamilton, West Chester Twp, Liberty Twp, Fairfield Twp, Hanover Twp, Madison Twp, Trenton, and Ross.

Youth groups: An educational program can be scheduled for free to teach the children more about the project. Contact Butler SWCD to schedule 513-887-3720

Patches for Youth Groups: A patch is available to any youth group member that volunteers for 3 hours minimum.

Optional additional opportunity: Use garbage grabbers to pick up trash while walking your neighborhood labeling drains.

Resource creation to help volunteers onsite and to create awareness in Elyria.  Novices are welcome! 

Help us gain support in the business community.  Approach area organizations about donating.  Or help pick up donations around town.  

At Kettering Health Hamilton we have the opportunity each day to do sacred work.  We strive to be innovative and to convey God's love in a caring environment.  Volunteers are the lifeblood of our hospital and without their dedication, time, passion, and expertise our hospital would cease to function.  Our volunteers are an integral part of our mission to treat the whole patient-mind, body, and spirit.  Whether it's brightening a patient's day with a smile, or supporting our medical staff our volunteers make a difference!  There are a variety of volunteer opportunities for both adults and teens.

Volunteers at Kettering Health Hamilton perform office work, transport patients, deliver flowers/mail, volunteer at the Information Desk, and in the hospital's gift shop. Volunteers also sit with patients that are lonely, and help on the inpatient units with various tasks.  If you are retired and have some extra time on your hands, want to make new friends, or interested in the medical field this would be a great opportunity for you!  The Volunteer department will work with you to choose the area best suited to you and your schedule. Please apply to our program at https://www.ketteringhealth.org/volunteer.

At Women Helping Women, we provide support services to ALL survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. We are looking for volunteers to provide hospital accompaniment to survivors! 

Our volunteers primarily provide hospital accompaniment to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Volunteers respond to the ER to be with a survivor while they get a sexual assault exam done, by providing emotional support as well as our and community resources. We respond to 8 hospitals in Butler County.

Advocates/volunteers fill out an application (online application link), attend an interview with our volunteer coordinator, and must attend our mandatory 40-hour volunteer training that is offered in the spring and fall each year. Our next training begins the first week in March, spans two weeks (include weekend days and a few weekday evenings), and will be completed in 7 class sessions.

After completing training, volunteers will be required to be on 2 on-call shifts per month. Each shift is 12 hours and is either from 6am-6pm OR 6pm-6am. Your shifts depend on your availability! We also have a mandatory volunteer meeting each month. 

For more information or to apply, 'Respond' to this need and email- staff.whw@gmail.com 

At Women Helping Women, we provide support services to ALL survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. We are looking for volunteers to provide hospital accompaniment to survivors! 

Our volunteers help provide court accompaniment to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Court Advocates work at the Domestic Relations Court where survivors seek civil protection orders. Volunteers help with paperwork, attend hearings with survivors, providing emotional support, connect survivors to community resources. We respond to 8 hospitals in Butler County.

Advocates/volunteers fill out an application (online application link), attend an interview with our volunteer coordinator, and must attend our mandatory 40-hour volunteer training that is offered in the spring and fall each year. Our next training begins the first week in March, spans two weeks (include weekend days and a few weekday evenings), and will be completed in 7 class sessions.

After completing training, volunteers will be required to be on 2 on-call shifts per month. Each shift is 4 hours and is either from 8am - 12pm OR 1pm-4pm. Your shifts depend on your availability! We also have a mandatory volunteer meeting each month. 

For more information or to apply, 'Respond' to this need and email- staff.whw@gmail.com 

Register to be a part of the Summit County CERT!  By registrating with our organization, you will be made aware of trainings and volunteer opportunities.

We need volunteers to help in different areas around the Hospital and Clinics. Once a person is cleared to volunteer we work with them to find a department that needs volunteers and aligns with their schedule and interests. Volunteers are required to volunteer a minimum of 2 to 3 hours a week, for three months or more (unless otherwise agreed upon).

Although the specific positions below are not always open, here are some examples of roles a volunteer might have:

Liaison Assistants greet patients and guests upon arrival, answer questions about the hospital, give directions, and assist with the registration line.

Gift Shop Volunteers work in the hospital gift shop located in the main lobby of the hospital building. Volunteers help customers, work the register, take phone calls, and make deliveries. 

Surgery Waiting Room Volunteers help our surgery staff by attending to patient and visitors, maintaining a peaceful environment in the waiting area, answering phone calls, and escorting patients to their surgery location.

Clerical Office Volunteers support clerical and clinical staff with office tasks including answering phones, labeling charts, filing, faxing, and making deliveries, while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the University of Toledo Medical Center! If you would like more information or have any questions, please contact us at VolunteerServices@utoledo.org or (419)383-6330.

Volunteers will be helping to make buttons, and putting stickers on suckers for PRIDE

Provide and serve dinner to those struggling with poverty and despair.  Cook at our facility or bring in already prepared meals. We have all plates, cups, utensils, etc. Just bring your preferred dish and a smile to serve it! Dinner is served at 5:00pm, but if your group needs a later time, we can adjust. 

Click here to be directed to our site to sign up and see available dates. Hope House Mission (samaritan.com)

From time to time we are in need of volunteers to help deliver Literacy Kits to local Portage County Schools, Big Red Bookshelves and/or Big Red Bookshelf books to locations within Portage County.  To learn about our Literacy Kit program, click HERE

The dimensions of the bookshelves are 40” H x 36” W x 12” D.  Each bookshelf will be delivered with 3-4 boxes of books.  To learn about our Big Red Bookshelf program, click HERE

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.

For two shifts a month, you can support a store that provides a marketplace for underrepresented artisans, producers, and farmers from all over the world! Learn tell the stories behind each of these items as you help customers find the perfect gift.  Join a community of staff and volunteers who are responsible for the day-to-day needs of running the register, filling online orders, and creating floor displays.

We have several properties that have gardens, and we need volunteers to help us maintain these gardens.  A volunteer can "adopt a garden" and be completely responsible for its maintenance, or can sign up for weeding or planting gardens.

Joining this link will allow you to stay connected to the BBH CERT.  We will be able to inform you of volunteer events and exercises. 

Volunteers with Spanish language ability needed to assist food insecure guests as they shop at the CAIN Choice Pantry in Northside. We want to make sure that our native Spanish speakers feel welcome, safe and have their needs met. All COVID precautions taken. Pantry hours are Monday 5-7pm, Tuesday 10am-1pm and Thursday 10am-1pm.

This page is open to the public for anyone with an interest in becoming a Franklin County Auxiliary Communications Volunteer. Volunteers with an amateur radio license are encouraged to join the cause. The Auxiliary Communicator Task Book published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency is required to be a member of the Franklin County Auxiliary Communications. Other local requirements may need met to satisfy local needs.

The Allen County R.A.C.E.S. organization was founded in the spring of 2009. The primary responsibility of the Allen County R.A.C.E.S. is to provide emergency communications in the event of a disaster or to augment local governments in Allen County with public communications in the event of an emergency.

The secondary responsibility of the Allen County R.A.C.E.S. organization is to assist the Allen County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management in any way possible to help improve with the efficiency of the agency and service to the public.

WellSpring is looking for Board Members who live and/or work in Champaign County.  Board member duties include meeting six times per year to discuss agency business including the strategic plan and financials.  Board members guide agency direction by evaluating local data and community conditions to make recommendations for agency programming and planning.  Board meetings are held at the Springfield Location at 15 E. Pleasant Street on the third Wednesday of odd number months (January, March, etc) from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Interested volunteers can contact the Executive Director, Richele Shepard, at richele@wellspringfield.org for more information.  After initial contact, the process requires interested volunteers to meet with existing board members for an informal interview before final vote by the entire WellSpring Board.  

WellSpring is in need of social media marketing expertise.  The volunteer would help in the following areas.

Any amount of volunteers hours would be appreciated.  One hour a week would probably be adequate.   

WellSpring is interested in finding volunteers to complete basic data entries into a variety of different programs.  Training will be provided.  Hours are flexible.  Any amount of time would be appreciated.  

Tutor children, option to pick from several sites.

Assist with a local agency to help build or rehab homes for homeless families.  No construction experience required, many opportunities to help available.  

Westlake:

* THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF A NEED

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Springfield is recruiting volunteers to mentor youth in Clark and Madison Counties. For additional information on becoming a big brother or big sister, please visit our website: https://bbbscentralohio.org/volunteer/ 

or email: gburke@bbbscentralohio.org

INSPIRE A FUTURE GENERATION
For a time investment of only an hour each day in one week or one school day, you may be the difference between a young person in your community just making ends meet or getting a more fulfilling career and life.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY
By being a JA volunteer and sharing your personal and professional experiences and skills with students from your community, you help them make the connection between what they are learning in school and what they will need to succeed in work and life.

JA PROVIDES AN AMAZING AND REWARDING VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
JA gives you an opportunity through your employer's volunteer program (or on your own) to impact young people in your community in a positive way with simple to implement programs on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. This will empower young people to own their economic success.

ALL TRAINING AND MATERIALS NEED TO TEACH JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED

Opportunities available in Clark, Champaign, Madison, and Logan Counties.

What is Peer to Peer? 

Peer to Peer is 8-week educational program for those with a mental health condition or experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition that addresses vision and goal planning, coping mechanism and stress management, healthy decision making, etc.

What is a Peer to Peer Instructor? 

A Peer to Peer Instructor teaches a class, directly from a manual, about vision and goal planning, coping mechanism and stress management, healthy decision making, etc. 

What is Family to Family?

Family to Family is an 8-week educational program for families, significant others, and friends of people with mental health conditions that addresses communication skills, up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain, crisis management, current treatments, and therapies, etc.

What is a Family to Family Instructor?

A family to family instructor teaches a class, directly from a manual, about up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain, crisis management, current treatments and therapies, and communication skills.  

What is a Family Support Group?

A Family Support Group gives support for caregivers, family members, and partners caring for loved ones with mental health conditions through conversation and community.

What is a Family Support Group Instructor? 

A Family Support Group Facilitator leads the conversation in Family Support Groups using a NAMI Facilitator Guidebook. 

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

Key activities:

Qualifications:

Benefits to the Volunteer:

The Alzheimer's Association will provide training, information and  electronic or printed materials to assist in your efforts. Orientation includes several hours of online learning, self-study and shadowing or mentoring by local Alzheimer's Association staff and volunteers. Some materials are available in multiple languages.

Formal applications can be submitted at volunteer.alz.org

Do you like socializing with others about the way things used to be? If you have a few hours a month on Sunday afternoon, we have a fun volunteer activity for you. We need docents to help educate the public about Meeker. Our Meeker Homestead Museum is open by appointment.  We need docents to show off our beautiful Meeker property

Docents greet visitors and help guide them through the Meeker Homestead Museum, and explain or add information to the exhibits that are at the Meeker Homestead Museum. You will receive training at the beginning of April, one-on-one training can be provided if you wish to start later in the year.  Help us spotlight this property gem to the public.

AmeriCorps VISTAs are national service members that perform indirect service at local organizations, such as recruiting volunteers, building program curriculums, fundraising and grant writing, connecting communities with resources, and creating sustainability within their agencies. As part of the Corporation for National and Community Service, AmeriCorps VISTA provides an opportunity for individuals to gain professional experience while contributing to long-lasting solutions to the problems of poverty and inequity in local communities.

The Ohio Association of Foodbanks has operated one of Ohio’s largest AmeriCorps VISTA programs since 2006. Through our AmeriCorps VISTA program, ShareCorps, you can find a one-year, full-time position focused on creating meaningful change for people living at or near poverty.

Dedicated team to receive community spontaneous volunteers, record their information, match volunteer skills with community needs, assign members to volunteer jobs, provide safety briefings, and help coordinate transportation with the Emergency Operations Center.  95% of tasks are performed indoors.

The VRC Team works with other community volunteer organizations to establish, operate, and sustain a VRC following a major disaster.

Information: In a time of disaster and crisis, friends, neighbors, families will be enthusiastic to respond to needs in their local area.  As the media plays and replays scenes of the disaster, many people will come forward to volunteer.  Unaffiliated volunteers will show up, whether directed or not.  Unaffiliated volunteers (also known as spontaneous volunteers) are those not associated with any recognized disaster response agency.  However, they may have other training, skills and experience and appear at a disaster site to offer help.  The VRC is used to manage and organize the unaffiliated volunteers during a disaster. These volunteers are processed at the VRC to determine their skill-set and then tasked with assignments where there skills can be utilized for the disaster relief effort.

Dedicated team to enable emergency resource management, accountability of responders and volunteers, and points of distribution (POD) following a disaster (to distribute water, ice, or other materials to affected populations.  90% of tasks are performed outdoors.

Team is activated following a local disaster/emergency, and operates during daylight hours.

This team is activated following a mass casualty event.

General support team for operating a designated location for family members to assemble after a mass fatality incident.  FAC team to work in conjunction with other NGO’s (e.g. Wilmington Area Ministerial Alliance, American Red Cross, et cetera) and the Coroner’s Office.  Four to six hour shifts with 95% of tasks are performed indoors.  

FAC team would focus on FAC opening/closing, behind the scenes coordination of coordination information reporting, resource requests, and FAC communication with the Emergency Operations Center. 

Information:  Clinton County is one of four rural counties in SW Ohio covered by a State Homeland Security Grant (SHSG) to develop a rural county plan, develop a training program, and conduct a FAC exercise by December 2022.  Adams, Brown, Clinton, and Highland Counties are part of this group.

Goal:  To recruit a team that would help guide volunteer organizations in establishing, operating, and sustaining a FAC immediately following a mass casualty incident.

This team trains annually and is activated following a local disaster.  Operational periods are during daylight hours only.

Mobile team who conducts on-location damage assessments post disaster to enable state or federal disaster declaration requests.  Team typically will operate within 72-hours following a disaster and will use mobile devices to capture damage information.  100% of tasks are performed outdoors.

Each four (4) person team would be matched up with a jurisdictional representative (e.g. LE, FD, local gov't employee) to conduct damage assessment in an impacted jurisdiction.  

Goal:  Setup four teams (one each in Blanchester and Sabina, and two in Wilmington), conduct 2.5 hours of initial training in early March, and for teams to be ready for an emergency by mid-March 2022.

Volunteers to help support community events as EMA representatives (e.g. county fair, festivals, et cetera) to promote community preparedness.  Tasks to include booth setup, public engagement, surveys, and more.  Most events are outdoors.

The Community Outreach Team engages with the public to help promote preparedness within Clinton County.  

IMPORTANT: This is a national opportunity posted for easy access on the Center For Social Impact (CSI) page.  If you decide to volunteer you must register on the national website and keep track of your hours individually. This volunteer work is not able to be tracked through Community Connect or CSI. 

The Zooniverse enables everyone to take part in real cutting edge research in many fields across the sciences, humanities, and more. The Zooniverse creates opportunities for you to unlock answers and contribute to real discoveries.  WHAT WILL YOU DISCOVER?

Participate in research of all kinds, from classifying galaxies to counting penguins to transcribing manuscripts. Whatever your interest, there's a Zooniverse project for you.  https://www.zooniverse.org/

We go where no other nonprofits can to keep our service members connected to everything that gives meaning to their service.

The USO is a not-for-profit organization and not part of the Department of Defense (DoD). The appearance of DoD visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.

IMPORTANT: This is a national opportunity posted for easy access on the Center For Social Impact (CSI) page.  If you decide to volunteer you must register on the national website and keep track of your hours individually. This volunteer work is not able to be tracked through Community Connect or CSI. 

The Smithsonian benefits from the work of thousands of passionate volunteers who support the organization on-site in our museums, zoo, and other facilities.

Today, digital technology makes it possible for people who believe in the Smithsonian mission to make significant contributions online. "Digital Volunteers" can now take on important assignments to expand access to the Smithsonian's massive collections, and can participate in a variety of research programs. Some roles require special knowledge or skill, but many do not.

Selected opportunities are described below.

Launched in July 2013, the Smithsonian Transcription Center seeks to engage the public in making our collections more accessible. Citizen scholars are invited to transcribe historic documents including diaries and working papers of prominent Americans and records associated with the Smithsonian's vast scientific collections. Transcription makes these important materials more accessible to researchers around the world, as well as the general public.

To date, more than ten thousand citizen scholars have come to the Transcription Center and engaged with the wide array of documents posted there by Smithsonian archivists and curators—from field notebooks surveying snakes and reptiles in South Dakota in 1894 to the diaries of Leo Baekeland, the American chemist and founder of the modern plastics industry.

To learn more about this opportunity and get involved as a citizen scholar, visit the Smithsonian Transcription Center.

The Smithsonian seeks digital volunteers to assist in contributing content to Wikipedia related to our collections and areas of expertise. Improving the quality and quantity of reliable information on Wikipedia, as well as usage of Smithsonian resources on the site, helps meet our mission, the "increase and diffusion of knowledge." We seek experienced and motivated Wikipedia editors who are technically proficient in both the software and the norms of the Wikimedia community. To find out more about how to become a Wikipedia volunteer for the Smithsonian, visit the Smithsonian Institution's WikiProject.

IMPORTANT: This is a national opportunity posted for easy access on the Center For Social Impact (CSI) page.  If you decide to volunteer you must register on the national website and keep track of your hours individually. This volunteer work is not able to be tracked through Community Connect or CSI. 

Anyone can contribute. Improve access to history by transcribing, reviewing, and tagging Library of Congress documents.

The Library of Congress launched By the People (crowd.loc.gov) in the autumn of 2018. The application invites you to transcribe, review, and tag digitized images of manuscripts and typed materials from the Library’s collections.  All transcriptions are made and reviewed by volunteers before they are returned to loc.gov, the Library's website. These transcriptions will improve search, readability, and access to handwritten and typed documents for those who are not fully sighted or cannot read the handwriting of the original documents. Check out the FAQs in our Help Center for more detailed information.

Are you a high school student? A college student? A professional? Recent retiree? If you answered yes to any of these, become an online volunteer tutor with Learn To Be! 

Help K-12 under-served youth in math, science, reading and writing from wherever is most convenient and whenever is most convenient.

Volunteer online an hour a week, from wherever you are. And make a meaningful difference. We think you'll love it. :)

Learn To Be is a 501c.3 non-profit organization that brings 1-on-1, online tutoring to underserved youth around the nation.

IMPORTANT: This is a national opportunity posted for easy access on the Center For Social Impact (CSI) page.  If you decide to volunteer you must register on the national website and keep track of your hours individually. This volunteer work is not able to be tracked through Community Connect or CSI. 

https://www.bemyeyes.com/

Be My Eyes is a free mobile app with one main goal: to make the world more accessible for blind and low-vision people. The app connects blind and low-vision individuals with sighted volunteers and companies from all over the world through a live video call.

Since we launched in January 2015, more than 2,000,000 volunteers have signed up to assist blind and low-vision users. Be My Eyes users can request assistance in over 180 languages making the app the biggest online community for blind and low-vision people as well as one of the largest micro-volunteering platforms in the world! Every day, volunteers sign onto Be My Eyes to lend their sight to blind and low-vision individuals to tackle challenges and solve problems together.

The Be My Eyes story started in Denmark in 2012 with Hans Jørgen Wiberg, a Danish furniture craftsman, who is visually impaired himself. Through his work at ‘The Danish Association of the Blind’, he recognized that blind or low-vision people often needed a little assistance to solve everyday tasks. However, it wasn’t until a blind friend told him that he used video calls to connect with family and friends, who could help him with these tasks, that Hans Jørgen got the idea for Be My Eyes. He believed that the technology of video calls could be used to visually assist blind or low-vision individuals, without them having to rely on friends and family, but using a network of volunteers.

IMPORTANT: This is a national opportunity posted for easy access on the Center For Social Impact (CSI) page.  If you decide to volunteer you must register on the national website and keep track of your hours individually. This volunteer work is not able to be tracked through Community Connect or CSI. 

Join a global network of digital volunteers helping us research and expose human rights violations.

Amnesty Decoders is an innovative platform for volunteers around the world to use their computers or phones to help our researchers sift through pictures, information and documents.  https://decoders.amnesty.org/

IMPORTANT: This is a national opportunity posted for easy access on the Center For Social Impact (CSI) page.  If you decide to volunteer you must register on the national website and keep track of your hours individually. This volunteer work is not able to be tracked through Community Connect or CSI.   

https://redcrosschat.org/digitalvolunteer/

When disaster strikes, Digital Volunteers assist the Social Engagement team by:

Digital Volunteers sign up to monitor, engage, and report in four-hour shifts. While this work is done remotely, our Digital Volunteers report directly to the National Headquarters Social Engagement team in coordination with their local chapter communicators.

Due to the time commitment and technical tools involved in this role, there are a few requirements that you must meet before you can get trained to be a Digital Volunteer.

Feeding, cleaning, handling, and general care and upkeep of the Animal Ambassadors and their enclosures. These positions are worked out ahead of time with Naturalist Craig Spicer, 419-575-8074. If you are interested in possible openings, please contact him.

Use your home repair skills to help maintain the homes of low-income seniors and people with disabilities! Join People Working Cooperatively as a field service volunteer and help keep people safely in their own homes. Projects include fixing leaky faucets, replacing broken glass, installing handrails and grab bars, replacing storm doors, making deck and porch repairs, and other minor home repairs. Work during the week or as you are available. Volunteers provide their own tools and transportation, and PWC provides all materials. Help improve the housing conditions of your low-income neighbors make a lasting difference in the community!

If you want more information, visit http://www.pwchomerepairs.org/volunteer or email Brian at mclaughlinb@pwchomerepairs.org.

Pyramid Hill is looking for long-term volunteer docents for its Ancient Sculpture Museum.

The Ancient Sculpture Museum is open 7 days a week, 12 - 5pm. This facility houses a collection of Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Etruscan and Syrian antiquities. Volunteer docents will be asked to monitor the collection, interact with guests and educate visitors about the collection and further Pyramid Hill's mission of "bringing people to art in nature." Volunteer docents will receive preliminary and continued training on the Pyramid Hill antiquities collection and how to enhance guest experiences at this facility.

Pyramid Hill is proud to offer community service opportunities to people of all backgrounds, abilities and interests. Volunteers who complete more than 10 hours of service will receive a FREE 1-year family membership.

As a non-profit, volunteers are our bedrock; we deeply appreciate the time volunteers dedicate to our Park and the services they provide to our organization! If you are interested in becoming a volunteer docent, please contact our Arts & Programming Manger, Gabi Roach at groach@pyramidhill.org for a short interview.

We need more than coaches to make First Tee possible. We rely on volunteers — sometimes year-round — to accomplish our mission, and not all of those goals involve golf. We also need support off the course to deliver our program to kids and teens in the community and recreation centers in our communities. 

Outreach Volunteers assist the First Tee Staff, Coaches, and Youth Leaders at the center by: Providing basic sports instruction, monitoring safety zones, organizing groups, and leading activity stations.

The safety of our kids is our top priority. That is why all volunteers are required to complete a chapter provided background check, and, if applicable, Safesport Training before volunteering.

To get started, please visit the volunteer page on our website. 

Field Day Takeovers

Field Day Takeovers focus on bringing the First Tee experience to those without access to a golf course. We bring the equipment, staff, and volunteers to deliver an engaging program at a partner facility.

CRC Community Days with First Tee

First Tee has partnered with the Cincinnati Recreation Commission and the Tony Yates Junior Golf Academy to host all-immersive life and golf skills program for kids and teens in recreation centers across Greater Cincinnati.

(New) Afternoon Community Golf Days – Reeves Golf Course 

New for 2022 is the Afternoon Community Golf Days program. Like the morning session, First Tee will host kids and teens from recreation and youth centers. However, there will be a greater emphasis on goal setting, managing conflict, and dealing with diversity in addition to golf instruction.

For more information, view the attached document for program dates and details.

First Tee, we help kids discover what’s inside of them, guide them to strengthen it and mentor them to put it into action in everything they do. 

To do this, we need enthusiastic and caring individuals to serve as positive mentors and role models to kids and teens of various backgrounds. Our coaches’ ability to develop impactful relationships with our participants is the backbone of our program. 

You don’t have to be a golf pro (or even a good golfer), we will provide the training you need! 

Volunteer Coaches on the golf course assist First Tee Head Coaches by: providing basic golf instruction, reinforcing class concepts (life skills), leading activity stations, and monitoring safety zones.

The safety of our kids is our top priority. That is why all volunteers are required to complete a chapter provided background check, Safesport Training, and waiver before volunteering.

To get started, please visit the volunteer page on our website. 

Volunteer coaches can choose to participate in one or multiple weekly program sessions. Although we do ask that you are present for at least half of the session that you register for.

Classes are available in the morning, afternoon, and early evening. We will work with you to find a fit for your schedule. Don’t have a lot of time to commit? No worries! You can volunteer on your own time as a substitute volunteer.

For more information, visit or website or contact Ben Walker at (513) 988 - 7226 Ext. 5

Be a friend to homebound individuals on the phone or in person. Play games, have lunch together, catch up on the phone. All activities revolve around friendship and not medical or housekeeping responsibilities. 

Help out at a local food pantry taking client orders on the phone, stocking shelves, customizing pick-up orders, and keeping a log of people served at the pantry. 

Positions are available at the pantry, from home placing orders, and at a distribution site. 

Coordinate your efforts with your co-workers, family, neighbors or community groups to conduct a book drive. Donated books will be used to create new bookshelves and re-stock existing locations. 

The Big Red Bookshelf project places bright red bookshelves, stocked with new or gently-used books appropriate for children ages birth - 3rd grade, in the community where families with young children visit. These books have been donated by community members. Children are invited to take a book home to keep and share!

As we receive gently used and new donated children's books for our Big Red Bookshelf program these books need to be sorted by reading level and packed in boxes for distribution to keep the bookshelves located throughout Portage County full.  This is done in the United Way office in Ravenna.