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Be the friendly face, the smile that welcomes, and the support for program participants and staff at the Saw-whet Owl program! Volunteers are stationed in the hallway of the Twin Valley Welcome Center to check off participants on the registration sheet and assist with any program needs.  

Volunteers are the first contact and make the experience seamless, welcoming, and fun for those participating.  They create positive, high-energy, and outdoor enthusiasm at the start of the visitor experience. 

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

See the Programming Volunteer Position Description for more detailed information on programming opportunities with us!

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

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Give the Nature Play Area at W.W. Knight Nature Preserve some much-needed love so that it may continue to be a fun place for kids to interact with nature. Tasks include refurbishing the Bird Nest feature, reestablishing the log trail, resetting fort-building materials, and more. Bring gloves and wear rugged workwear

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

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

Benefits for AmeriCorps Positions Include:

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

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

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

Assistance finding comfortable and affordable housing in your service community

Professional development and training opportunities including valuable certifications and industry credentials

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

Student loan forbearance and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Networking with local non-profit and government leaders

Connection to post-service careers with Employers of National Service

 AORC AmeriCorps members serve at the following host sites:

Appalachian Accessible Food Network

Black Swamp Conservancy

The Dawes Arboretum

Athens Conservancy

Rural Action Environmental Education

Rural Action Watersheds

ORCA

Bring your own tools or borrow ours for this quick and dirty honeysuckle hack. Fall is a great time to remove honeysuckle allowing our native plants to flourish in the open space we create. 

This will involve cutting down honeysuckle, treating the stumps with herbicide, and possibly dragging downed wood to make piles.  If we find trash, we will also try to clean this as we go. This will be our 4th year tackling this site, and we have seen vast improvements in the habitat due to the work these last few years.

What to bring: If you have work gloves, loppers, or a saw please bring them. It will be late Fall in Ohio, so the ground may be hard and dry, or it may be really muddy. Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. We will be in an area with tall plants, so long sleeves and pants are recommended.

We will bring: We will have water bottles, and jugs to refill if you bring your own reusable bottle. We always bring snacks. We will also have extra gloves and tools that you can borrow.

Parking:  Parking is available onsite, right next to our work area.  

Other: There are pit restrooms available on site.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under the supervision of the assigned Staff Lead, volunteers will

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

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

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

Program Assistants volunteers with sewing skills and knowledge of sewing machines are being invited to support our upcoming class, "A Smorgasbord of Sewn Gifts," designed for participants aged 18 and older.  Volunteers will assist participants in creating four exciting projects during the class: a sewing tool caddy, a pin cushion thread bag, a quilt clips holder, and a quilted bowl. Your support will be crucial in helping participants understand the directions, especially if they are unable to finish their projects during class.

This opportunity involves working alongside staff during a public program. Although it is at Carriage Hill, there is no need for period apparel! If you're passionate about sewing and want to share your skills with others, we would love to have you join us! 

Program Support and Assistant volunteers are essential in transforming the visitor experience by delivering outstanding customer service. Their enthusiasm for the programs and MetroParks empowers staff to offer a rich and engaging experience for everyone who visits the park or participates in a program. By fostering a warm and inviting atmosphere, volunteers bring vibrant energy and passion, guaranteeing that every visitor has a positive and memorable start to their journey.

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

Look for Additional Details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing!  See the Skilled Trades and Programming Volunteer Positions for information on more programming or skilled trade opportunities with us.  

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

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

 Textile & Fiber Arts Volunteer - Workday 

Tending UW Table

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

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

join us for our favorite . . . BINGO!

Help us make a pumpkin pie door hanger.

Help us learn about past and current events using iPads and printed material.

Hanging of the Greens is an annual tradition at Manahan.  Time to decorate for the holidays.  If you would like to have lunch with us, please pack a brown bag lunch for yourself.

Hanging of the Greens is an annual tradition at Manahan.  Time to decorate for the holidays.

Join us for one of our favorite games - BINGO!

Help us take down Halloween decorations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Assigned 1-2 stations to assist participants as they complete each STEAM challenge. Please arrive at 12:30 to prepare before doors open at 1 pm. Total time may be shorter or longer than anticipated, depending on participant count and duration required for STEAM challenge completeness.

The Event: Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on learning fun!  This special event will feature interactive stations dedicated to each area of S.T.E.A.M. - perfect for families, curious kids, and life-long learners alike.

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

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

Volunteers represent what living in the 1880s might have been like, and help visitors make a stronger connection to the history of Carriage Hill and experience life on an 1880s working farm. This opportunity will focus on historical farming, gardening, homesteading, and food preparation information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

School Program volunteers help build access, comfort, convenience, and safety into our school field trips. Those who support the school program field trips allow staff to extend the opportunities for school groups to get outside into a living classroom and connect STEM standards to real situations. Volunteers enable more individualized support for first-time learners and create an inclusive skill-building environment. Volunteers help make it possible for kids and teachers to develop a stronger connection to nature by making it easy to experience the outdoors in fun activities.

School group size:  Mills Lawn Elementary 

40 Kindergartener students with 4+ chaperones  

Growing Gardeners is an interactive school field trip throughout the season at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark, engaging young learners in a variety of activities and topics such as soil science, plant identification, guided nature hikes, and basic gardening tasks. Volunteers will help with groups of children in sensory exploration in nature and be a part of inspiring future generations of gardeners!

This opportunity is open to the following volunteers: Short-term and Long-Term who have qualified as a School Program volunteer. Learn more about our types of service here. 

Parking & Meeting Instructions: Click here for a map of Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark. Volunteers should park and meet staff at Skeeter's Garden.  Volunteers are scheduled to arrive 1/2 hour before the school arrives for a brief orientation, review of stations, and to gather the necessary supplies.

Environment & Physical Demands: This program takes place outdoors - Please be aware of outdoor exposure risks (i.e. sun, poison ivy, insects, etc.). Volunteers should be aware of seasonal allergies (i.e., grass, pollen, bees, etc.), and may participate in some bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting objects of 15lbs or more. Volunteers may lead a group over uneven terrain and may be walking (1-to 3-mile hikes) during this opportunity.

Dress: Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear their MetroParks name badge and t-shirt,  long pants, closed-toe shoes, and have their favorite teaching aids, water bottle, sunscreen, and bug spray. 

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

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

Impact

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Help us spruce up the Aull House and gardens for the Aullwood Winter Luminary Walk! The Aullwood Winter Luminary Walk is just around the corner - and we need your help to get the house and gardens looking their festive best! We're seeking volunteers to assist with outdoor cleanup and garden prep around the historic Aull House. Your efforts will help create a beautiful, welcoming setting for this cherished seasonal event.

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

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

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

Join us to deck the halls for Aullwood's Winter Luminary Walk! The glow of the season is almost here - and we need your help to make it magical! We're inviting volunteers to help decorate the historic Aull House and surrounding gardens in preparation for the annual Aullwood Winter Luminary Walk. This cherished event brings warmth and wonder to our community, and your creativity and helping hands will make all the difference.

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

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

If you like this opportunity, you might also like: Aullwood Luminary: Luminary Set Up

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Impact

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THIS OPPORTUNITY IS IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY

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

THIS OPPORTUNITY IS IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY

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

THIS OPPORTUNITY IS IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY

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

THIS OPPORTUNITY IS IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY

Serve food to foster care parents and families at the DCCH Center's monthly support group. 

Join United Way of Union County as we help local students stay warm, confident, and ready for school! Through the Warm Clothes for Kids program, volunteers shop alongside families at Walmart to help K–12 students choose up to $90 in warm winter clothing, shoes, or boots. It’s a simple way to make a big difference in a child’s life — and it’s a fun, heartwarming volunteer opportunity.

Volunteer Role:

Shopper

Let's make this Thanksgiving special for as many families in our great community as possible!

Sponsor a Thanksgiving Family Meal Kit for 4 people - $50.

All donations/ sponsorships are appreciated and can be placed through the Hamilton Community Foundation in the HAHA Special Projects Fund.

Meal kit includes: turkey, all sides, cooking utensils to provide a wholesome family meal for the holiday.

Volunteer Assembly Days:

November 14 at 1:00 PM 
Location: Shared Harvest 
We need 15 volunteers to help prep, pack, and stack boxes for assembly. 

Distribution Dates & Locations
 * November 18 (3-6 PM): Boys and Girls Club Hamilton 
 * November 19 (10 AM - Noon): Marshall High School
 * November 20 (4-6 PM): Linden Elementary & Shared Harvest Box Truck (26 Ft)
 * November 22 (2-6 PM): Ace Hardware (TBD)

Buffet Dates & Locations:
 * November 24 (Noon- 2 PM): Boys and Girls Club of Hamilton (Grand Location)
 * November 25 (6 PM): Booker T. Washington (Hamilton)
 * November 26 (1-3 PM): YMCA Central 

Please join us below in volunteering to support:
The Greater Miami Valley YMCA Central Hamilton, Booker T. Washington Community Center, Ace Hardware, Shared Harvest, Boys & Girls Club of Hamilton, Linden Elementary School, and  Marshall High School (Hamilton Campus). 

Questions, contact Tyler McCleary Via Email (to tyler@cohatch.com) or (513) 504-9167

We need volunteers for set-up, course marshal, check-in, & tear down. Set-up begins at 7:00am, pre-race activities begin at 9:00am, and the 5K kicks off at 10:30am. Finish your registration at https://www.gotreco.org/volunteer

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

Tasks may include:

*Volunteer hours can be flexible depending on schedules.  

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

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

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

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

You can complete the volunteer application at the following link:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Click the link below to complete the volunteer application!

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

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

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

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

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

You can complete our volunteer application at the following link:

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

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

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

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

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

Your dog must have:

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

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

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

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

We provide volunteers with:

You can complete the volunteer application at the following link:

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

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

Horticulture at Five Rivers MetroParks creates, maintains, and preserves green space and habitats for pollinators and native plants, as well as educates visitors on sustainable gardening practices and local food production.  Program support volunteers help build access, comfort, convenience, and safety into our programs for all interested in learning. They enable more individualized support for first-time learners in this valuable skill-building program. They help people make a stronger connection to nature by making it easy to experience the outdoors in fun activities.

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

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

This opportunity is available for OSUE Master Gardener service hours.

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

Central Ohio Symphony needs ushers for the November 15th concert (featuring Symphonic Metamorphosis and Bruch's violin concerto.  Ushers need to be at Gray chapel by 7:00 and need to wear white tops and black bottoms.  They also get admission to the concert

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

Are you knowledgeable about the parks and current activities?

Volunteer to

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

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

By registering for this opportunity, you'll be:

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

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

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

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

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

Projects to be completed include

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

Join us at our 8th Habitat Heroes volunteer project! Become a hero for the environment by working with our stewardship department to create more sustainable and quality habitat for the benefit of nature and people alike. We will be removing the invasive shrub honeysuckle from the hillside leading to the river. Tools, training, and snacks will be provided. 

Leader: Stewardship Staff

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

These are our current shifts that need additional people:

     4:00pm-9:00pm     Tuesdays

     4:00pm-9:00pm     Wednesdays

     4:00pm-9:00pm     Saturdays

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

Let us know which day works into your schedule!

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

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

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

Building Block events are our way of joining together with our neighbors throughout Butler County to give back in a way that will build a solid foundation for the future. Each Building Block event is tailored to one of the building blocks for a good life:Youth Opportunity, Healthy Community, and Financial Security.
Between Monday, September 5, 2025 and Tuesday, December 10, 2025, we will hold a Basic Needs Building Block Event and collect new games and board games to give to needy children this holiday season. The Games and Board Games Drive will be distributed through our Partner Agency, PARACHUTE: Butler County CASA to children and their families in uncertain situations; a game or board game will help bring a bit of brightness to them this holiday season.

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

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

Drop your new games and board games off any time between September 5, 2025
and December 10, 2025, Tuesday- Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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

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

Between Monday, September 5, 2025 and Tuesday, December 10, 2025, we will be holding a Basic Needs Building Block Event partnering with Butler County Educational Service Center. We will provide you or your organization with a wishlist of items for a family in need this holiday season. We ask that all gifts remain unwrapped. To Adopt a Family, volunteer, or donate, please contact us at holidayhelp@bcesc.org.

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

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

Drop your donation off any time between September 5, 2025
and December 10, 2025, Tuesday- Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Butler County Educational Service Center
400 North Erie Blvd
Hamilton, OH 45011

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

Between Monday, September 5, 2025 and Tuesday, December 10, 2025, we will be holding a Basic Needs Building Block Event and will be collecting new stuffed Teddy Bears, other stuffed animals, or any appropriate children's toys to give to needy children this holiday season. The Teddy Bears and toys will be distributed through our partner agencies to children and their families who are in uncertain situations; a teddy bear, other plush animal, or toy will help to bring a bit of brightness to them this holiday season.

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

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

Drop your new Teddy Bears and toys off any time between September 5, 2025
and December 10, 2025, Tuesday- Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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

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

Our 'Thanksgiving Meal Packages' event will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, and will focus on creating Thanksgiving meal care packages to be donated to the Salvation Army for distribution to those in need. We are looking for the following donations to be graciously provided for the care packages: corn bread, corn, green beans, yams, cranberries, stuffing, mashed potatoes in a box, desserts, and re-usable bags.

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

Event will be held
Wednesday, November 20 from
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at:

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

Click here for a Monetary Donation for Buying Food! 

GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER.

Program Assistant volunteers enhance the market experience by helping staff offer interactive activities for youth and families based on seasonal themes. See the schedule below for details:

Thursday, February 13th- Bean to Bar with Love CANCELLED

This program will feature chocolate growers and makers who create slave-free chocolate. The program is educational, with tasting samples and an activity to make your own chocolate granola grab bag to take home.  Volunteers will assist staff with set up, interacting with the guests, answering questions, and cleaning up.

Sunday, March 23rd- World Down Syndrome Day Craft Assistant

Volunteers will help guests make crafts to raise awareness about Down Syndrome. The crafts include a beaded bracelet and coloring socks to hang around the Market. Volunteers will help lead the activities, assist with tie the stretchy string for the bracelets, and keep the craft area tidy. 

Note: Socks symbolize the extra copy of chromosome 21 that causes Down syndrome. When viewed under a microscope, chromosomes appear as pairs that look like socks.

Saturday, April 19th- Annual Carolyn Kimes Tree Seedling Give-Away

Kristie Fisher and her mother Carolyn Kimes started giving away tree seedlings over 25 years ago. Since her mother’s passing, Kristie has kept this annual, community-loved tradition alive at the 2nd Street Market. In celebration of Earth Day, visitors will be able to select from a variety of free tree seedlings to take home and plant. Deciduous and coniferous trees will be available while supplies last. Volunteers are needed to assist staff with bagging tree seedlings, directing foot traffic, answering questions, and cleaning up.

Sunday, October 26th-  Halloween Pumpkin Decorating

Volunteers will assist participants with decorating pumpkins with paper, glue, sparkles, pipe cleaners, and more!  Help excited hands create pumpkin masterpieces while also encouraging children to visit the market vendors for trick-or-treat.

Sunday, December 14th and 21st- Breakfast with Santa

Volunteers will assist children and their guardians as they go through a buffet line to select their breakfast.  Volunteers will help with serving food and drinks, check off people when they arrive, and assist with clean up. There are two breakfast sessions held this morning. 

Programs at the Market inspire further exploration of our natural and cultural world and encourage community engagement and healthy lifestyles.

See the Programming Volunteer Position Description for more detailed information.

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

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

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

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

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

Volunteer registration link will be available by early April.  

Questions?   Call Sue Guttag, Director of Missions Cornerstone Church

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

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

Book lovers around the world enjoy searching for Little Free Libraries using our app. We need your help to increase the accuracy of our map of book-sharing boxes! 

You can get started in 2 steps: register on our website and then complete a self-paced online training. We will show you how easy it is to use our free app to find mapped Little Free Libraries and report any that are missing. If it's your first time signing up with Team LFL, you will need to create an account in our online volunteer hub.

It’s very flexible: search for libraries whenever it fits in your schedule. For your convenience, you will identify the areas around Cleveland that are easiest for you to visit. This is a solo/independent volunteer activity (unless you recruit friends and family to come with you!). It's a great option for a self-motivated volunteer.

Purpose: By increasing the accuracy of Little Free Library locations on our free world map, you are helping us to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access. 

Responsibilities:

Time Required: Please complete the Little Free Library visits by the end of December 2025. You can schedule your volunteer time based on your own availability. 

Training & Resources Available: We will help you get to know our organization and share best practices for visiting Little Free Libraries through our self-paced online training. We’ll also mail you printed invitations & envelopes that you can share with unregistered book-sharing boxes. 

Qualifications:

Volunteer Perks: You’ll get a free Little Free Library t-shirt after you record your first impact here on the Team LFL hub! If you need hours verified for a service-learning or workplace volunteer program, Little Free Library can provide verification. 

Supervision & Support: Little Free Library’s Community Engagement Manager can answer questions.

A local high school student is in need of a calculus tutor. 

 The stewardship department will be hosting an Adopt-A-Garden volunteer appreciation lunch at J.C. Reuthinger Memorial Preserve on Tuesday, November 18th from 11:30 am to 1 pm. The address is 30730 Oregon Rd, Perrysburg, OH 43551. Lunch will be provided by the stewardship department, but feel free to bring any additional food items to share if you would like! 

Join our central Ohio team of compassionate volunteers and help bring comfort, companionship, and support to patients and families in need. Your time and kindness can make a world of difference in someone’s final journey. How you can help: ·      

No experience necessary- we will provide training and education. To get involved, contact Jennifer Porter at Jennifer.Porter@Compassus.com, or fill out a volunteer application on our website: Careers

Together we can provide comfort and dignity when it matters most.

Are you a veteran looking for a meaningful way to serve your community? Join our team as a Veteran-to-Veteran Hospice Volunteer and provide companionship, understanding, and support to fellow veterans in their final journey.

Why Veteran Volunteers Make a Difference

Veterans share a unique bond that goes beyond words. Your shared experiences can bring comfort and dignity to patients who served our nation.

What You'll Do

·       Providing Veteran to Veteran patients visits

·       Participating in Individual and community Pinning ceremonies to honor veterans and first responders

·       Facilitating connections with fellow veterans through group activities, discussions, or support groups

·       Organizing and participating in special events or ceremonies to honor veterans, such as Veterans Day celebrations or military branch-specific recognition events

·       Offering assistance with accessing veteran benefits, resources, and programs available through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Why Volunteer?

Who We're Looking For

Together, we can honor those who served and ensure no veteran faces the end of life alone. If you have the heart to serve, we would love to have you join our team! To get involved, contact Jennifer Porter at Jennifer.Porter@Compassus.com, or fill out a volunteer application on our website: Careers

Together we can provide comfort and dignity when it matters most.

Share your time and talents by helping ADULTS learn English. You do not need to be a certified teacher. Volunteers can lead small virtual classes, with schedules that are flexible and based on your availability. No prior teaching experience required-just patience,encouragement,and a willingness to make a difference!! We do ask you commit to either half a year or a whole year.

6 Reading Role Models will be needed at Streetsboro Elementary as there are 6 kindergarten classes. Reading will be for a half hour starting at 11:00 a.m. for the dates listed.

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

PLEASE log your volunteer hours :)