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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: Health, Financial Stability/Basic Needs, or Education.

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: Health, Financial Stability/Basic Needs, or Education.

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: Health, Financial Stability/Basic Needs, or Education.

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: Health, Financial Stability/Basic Needs, or Education.

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.

Butler County United Way is holding a Building Block event in support of Hope House Mission in Middletown. It's 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: Health, Financial Stability, or Education. This month's event focuses on Financial Stability/Basic Needs.

Hope House Mission is a faith-based ministry, serving homeless men, women, and children by providing comprehensive programs and services designed to promote long-term, sustainable life transformation. In preparation for the winter months, we recognize the importance of providing even basic necessities and are collecting socks to donate to Hope House for those in their care. Please join us during "SOCKtober" to help our community's less fortunate.

To make your contribution go even further, select "Butler County United Way" as your AmazonSmile organization and a percentage of your purchase will benefit this and other programs throughout our county!

 Click Here to Access the Registry! 

Click Here to Make a Monetary Donation!

GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER.

Be part of our biggest night of the year! Volunteers will assist with guest check-in, raffle and auction tables, greeting guests, and general event support throughout the evening.

Join us as a childcare volunteer during our monthly foster parent meetings! You'll help supervise and engage children in fun activities while caregivers attend training.

To review foster parent meeting dates, CLICK HERE. 

Howl at the Moon is the Oxford Community Arts Center's annual Halloween-themed family fun night on Tuesday, October 28, from 5 - 8PM.

Outdoor games and activities for kids of all ages span the entire west gardens of the OCAC, including punkin-chunkin, a haunted maze, face-painting, crafts, skill games, free snacks, and a special Trick-or-Treat with the 3rd-floor Resident Artists.

Volunteers are needed for set-up, assisting kids and families with various games and art activities, and tear-down. Especially looking for volunteers willing to work inside the Haunted Maze.

Volunteers are encouraged to wear a costume and/or mask! 
(As a family-friendly event, volunteers must dress appropriately for the event and weather. Please wear closed-toed shoes. Snacks provided.)

Not a current OCAC Volunteer? Apply through the OCAC website today!

Please review the available slots on the link: https://bit.ly/FOYVolunteersNeeded and sign up for dates that you are available. 

If you have not filled out our Volunteer Interest Form https://forms.office.com/r/eNVXHvLxkN, please complete it after selecting a time slot(s). This will allow us to properly track your volunteering time.

If you have questions, please contact Alicia (aiajiboye@focusonyouth.com) or call 513-644-1030.

Thank You!

*Background checks are required for volunteers' second and beyond event. 

Volunteer with Hospice Patients and Families. With Gentiva Hospice we provide excellent care so patients and families can make the most of every moment. Gentiva Hospice Cincinnati is welcoming new volunteers to provide companionship and social support. With Gentiva, you have the ability to brighten someone's day with your most valuable tool, YOUR TIME! Read someone a book or magazine, play a game, listen to music together, watch a favorite sports game, pray with them, engage with crafts, or spend time outside to enjoy the sunshine. Sometimes just your caring presence, and a smile is enough to bring comfort and joy to someone during a fragile time in their life.We have patients in nursing facilities and homes throughout Butler, Warren, Hamilton and Clermont Counties. We will work to find an opportunity near you. We pride ourselves in equipping our volunteers with tools they need to be successful and allow volunteers to collaborate with patients with scheduling that is highly flexible. We want volunteering to be easy and convenient for you! We truly believe that not only our patients and families receive positive support from your time, but that YOU will feel accomplished and joyful after a companionship visit. You do not need to have any experience or a specific skill set, we will provide all necessary training.

Requirements: 
Must be 18 years or older
Background check, drug screen and TB test (paid for by Gentiva)

Each year the Miami Historical Society of Whitewater Township hosts a local Ghost Talk in Miamitown, Ohio,  whereby people come to share their real ghost experiences. The MHS is seeking someone to help edit audio/visual content into stories we can present that evening to the people who would like to share their experiences but are unable to attend.  

We are looking for someone who will use their audio/video skills to take clips and create a short video that we can use.    This project is for someone who is studying media production / related fields.  This is a great opportunity to build your portfolio.   

Please send us your resume and a few examples of your work from your portfolio. After we review that information, we will have a zoom conversation with you to tell you more about our wishes. 

You will be able to keep a copy of this project for your portfolio showing the editing process you completed.  The one hour time frame is for the initial meeting. 

We will gladly sign for time used to create the project.

Goal is to have a finished project by early October.

Make a Difference in Your Community—Right from Home!

Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're looking for seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites.

Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform designed to boost traffic and engagement to local volunteer websites—like this one! With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors easily find volunteer opportunity platforms, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and more—making it simpler than ever for everyone to make an impact locally.

What You'll Do:

Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Optional: Promote your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service.

Why Volunteer with Inspiring Service?

Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Small commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering more accessible for everyone.

Join us on Saturday, September 20 for our annual river cleanup. This event is focused on removing trash and restoring the health of the Great Miami River. It’s a day for communities to demonstrate their desire for clean water and healthy rivers. It’s an opportunity to learn about our river, and it’s a time to come together with your families, your neighbors, your community, and your friends to accomplish something vital and worthy on behalf of our Great Miami River.

There are numerous locations seeking your assistance. A full list of locations can be found at www.cleansweepofthegreatmiamiriver.org/locations

Please register on the Clean Sweep website as we use these details to make sure each location has enough materials and tshirts. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/323m3xb

Children: We welcome children to the cleanup, though anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. If you are bringing someone else's children, please have their parent/guardian complete the waiver and bring a copy with you. The waiver can be found at www.cleansweepofthegreatmiamiriver.org/volunteer

Kayaks: Most of the cleanup sections are on foot, walking the river banks. There is one group who will be going out in the Franklin/Middletown area in kayaks. If you are interested in joining them, please email Melissa at MProffitt@warrencountyohio.gov

We will be out running to businesses pick up donations for our Angel Tree Christmas Toy Program. Once the vehicle is full we will unload at our building.

We will be out running to businesses pick up donations for our Angel Tree Christmas Toy Program. Once the vehicle is full we will unload at our building.

Please review the available slots on the link: https://bit.ly/FOYVolunteersNeeded and sign up for dates that you are available. 

If you have not filled out our Volunteer Interest Form https://forms.office.com/r/eNVXHvLxkN, please complete it after selecting a time slot(s). This will allow us to properly track your volunteering time.

If you have questions, please contact Alicia (aiajiboye@focusonyouth.com) or call 513-644-1030.

Thank You!

*Background checks are required for volunteers' second and beyond event. 

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 5101:2-5-09.  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 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

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 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

Volunteer Opportunity in Butler County: Make a New Friend, Make a Difference
The Best Buddies Citizens program in Butler County is looking for adults (18+) who want to make a meaningful impact through friendship. This one-to-one adult friendship program pairs individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) based on shared interests, age, and location. It’s designed for those who are not already involved in a school-based Best Buddies program and are seeking genuine social connection in adulthood.

Friends commit to meeting up at least monthly for activities they enjoy—like grabbing coffee, attending community events, or going for a walk. Matches last for a full year and can be renewed. Best Buddies also hosts monthly quarterly social events in Butler County to help friendships grow and stay active.

We’ll guide you through the multi-step application process, which includes an online form, background check, and virtual interview. If you’re looking for a fun, flexible, and truly meaningful way to make a difference in your community—this is it.

Learn more and apply at: https://www.bestbuddies.org/ohio/friendship
Questions? Email us at Ohio@bestbuddies.org

The work of JEE Foods is technology-powered, but volunteer-driven. Join JEE Foods as a food rescue hero.

In this role, you will use your own vehicle to visit local food donors to collect their excess product and directly deliver the food to a local nonprofit agency. The best part is, the volunteer opportunity is flexible! Using the Food Rescue US online platform, volunteers are able to sign up for pickups that work in your schedule. The online platform guides you through the rescue with step-by-step instructions and all the details you need to know. 

To get started or to view open rescues, visit https://app.foodrescue.us.

TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION AND RECEIVE UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES PLEASE VISIT BETTER IMPACT AND COMPLETE A METROPARKS VOLUNTEER ACCOUNT: MetroParks Volunteer Website

Join MetroParks staff as we meet to continuously work on beating back the invasive species in our parks, making room for natives to thrive!

Date & Location:   

What to Wear & Bring:

Weather: We will work through light rain but cancel for thunderstorms or severe weather. Please check the forecast to ensure you all bring the necessary items and wear the proper clothing.

Accommodations: The MetroParks may provide accommodation to volunteer project participants depending on the nature of the tasks. Any request must be sent directly to the Manager of Volunteer Resources at least two days before the project begins.

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Contact Information: Daniel Clepper, Manager of Volunteer Resources               (513) 867-5835 ext. 221; dclepper@yourmetroparks.net 

Several opportunities available to help get the garden ready for planting this season. Tasks include cleaning our high tunnel and preparing for planting, spreading compost, spreading wood chips and cardboard to reduce weeds, and planting boxes. Weekly grass cutting and trimming around raised beds.

We are in need of assistance in updating our social media platforms online. Students with expertise in this area are needed. 

Help us maintain overall garden including grass cutting, weeding, planting, watering, harvesting, and other garden events planned around healthy eating and healthy oral care events. Also, helping with similar events in the schools we partner with. 

Volunteer Opportunities at Booker T. Washington Community Center Make a lasting impact while having fun! We are seeking volunteers to support a variety of youth programs. Opportunities Include: 

Homework Help Tutors: Assist youth with daily homework activities and support reading and literacy development.

Assist with creative arts and crafts projects that inspire imagination.

Music Studio Helpers: Support youth exploring music production, songwriting, and creative expression.

Gym & Recreation Volunteers: Engage and supervise youth during structured gym time, games, and recreational activities.

Youth Sports Volunteer Coaches: Coach and mentor young athletes, lead practices, and support weekend games (sports seasons vary).

Volunteer Times: Youth Programs (During School Year): Monday–Thursday, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Youth Programs (During Summer): Monday–Thursday, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Youth Sports Coaches: Varies by sports season; games typically occur on Saturdays. Volunteer shifts are flexible with 1-hour time slots — volunteer once a week or as often as you like!

At Booker T. Washington Community Center, volunteers play a vital role in supporting youth through academics, arts, recreation, and sports. Whether helping with homework, leading activities, or coaching, volunteers provide positive role models and new opportunities for young people. Join us in building a stronger community and shaping the next generation of leaders.

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

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

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

LEARN MORE:

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

Let us know your interests - thank you!

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 

Join Our Team of Art Shop Volunteers!

Are you passionate about the arts and connecting with people? We have an exciting opportunity for you to make a difference! Our vibrant Art Shop is looking for dedicated volunteers to join our team.

Position: Art Shop Volunteer

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Benefits:

If you're ready to make a positive impact on the arts and have a passion for creating smiles, we want to hear from you. To apply, email Heidi Schiller at heidi@oxarts.org with your name, contact information, and a brief statement about why you'd be a great fit at the OCAC!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Curbside shopping assistants fulfill client grocery orders during curbside shopping hours (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 3 pm - 6 pm and Saturday, 12 pm  - 3 pm). This is a fun job that gets you moving around and socializing with other volunteers. You can sign up for shifts at www.topss.org/volunteer.

Delivery drivers come to the pantry to pick up food boxes and delivery routes and then drive around the Talawanda School District to deliver to our clients. You can sign up for shifts at www.topss.org/volunteer.

One receptionist is needed between 10 am and 12 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This position greets and checks in shoppers monitors shopping and answers phones. There are resources and staff available to help answer questions. You can sign up for shifts on our website at www.topss.org/volunteer. 

We are always looking for individuals or groups to donate to HOC Navigators. We know not everyone has the time to donate their time, but these small gestures never go unnoticed. Below is a list of items the HOC Hospice of Hamilton Region is currently in need of. If you are interested in donating please contact Audrey Vuozzo at audrey_vuozzo@trihealth.com. You can also find some of these items on our Amazon Wish List listed as a Hospice of Hamilton need. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/22A0P4EFZI7/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

- K-Cups and light snacks to provide to patient's families that come to visit loved ones in our Hospice of Hamilton IPCC Unit. K-Cups are a big need currently. 

- Quick & Clean Single Cup Brewer Cleaning Cups. Helps keep our Keurig clean. 

- Neck Pillows for patients.

- Bird Feeders and Bird Seed to placed outside the windows of patients. Patient's love to watch the birds outside their window.

- Books to be read to patients. 

- Single-use bottles of nail polish to paint patient's names with. 

- Holiday care packages (i.e. Valentines giftbags)

At Ohio Valley Hospice we believe that people have the right to care, comfort and dignity as they come to the end of life. As a Volunteer Companion you are an  important part of our care teams being available for a variety of needs and enriching our patients lives. Companions may read, play games, do crafts, take walks, make memory books and much more. Bring your talents and personality and give a patient someone to look forward to visiting with. 

Monday thru Thursday afternoons starting at 4:00pm until 5:30 OR 6:00pm,   can help&  listen to elementary school aged children read aloud, can help assist working with math facts, virtually, help students with homework assignments & to do STEM projects & other interesting activities

IN PERSON PREFERRED,    COMMIT FOR 1 DAY WEEKLY OR MORE...  COMMUNITY SERVICE DOCUMENTATION AVAILABLE  

As a part of our free wig program, we are looking for a few volunteers to help women find and try on wigs, hats, scarves, etc from our large supply.  

PLEASE REGISTER VIA THIS LINK

Help families in need by serving as a food loader during our outdoor drive through food distribution located on-site at Shared Harvest. You may be lifting up to approximately 40 pounds of food, repeatedly and placing it in cars. This rewarding and interactive experience as you see the families that are impacted by the food donations!

This is every Friday from 12:30-3:15pm at the Fairfield Shared Harvest Building. For groups, please email kt@sharedharvest.org

This will occur outdoors, rain or shine. Please dress accordingly, no open toed shoes and wear sun screen.

PLEASE REGISTER VIA THIS LINK

Sorting and Packing Food Donations, Senior Boxes, Backpack Bags for Children, and Packing Boxes for Food Pantries

Available shifts vary Monday to Thursday either AM 9-11 or PM 12:30-2:30.

PLEASE REGISTER VIA THIS LINK

FOR GROUP OPPORTUNITIES PLEASE CHECK HERE

Awakening Your Child's Total Potential is seeking resources to support our Computer Refurbishing, Mentorship, and Computer Education Program. Our goal is to optimize our efforts to refurbish more old computers and donate them to those low-income students of Cincinnati High Schools who have limited learning resources and support. Moreover, these students are at risk of taking on improper or hazardous jobs after graduating from high school since their families are struggling to provide their children with proper cognition development and career guidance. Therefore, we also intend to attract volunteers to provide computer education and mentorship to provide not only technology but also career support to encourage academic capabilities in students.

Target population who will benefit from this program:

The project is to serve mainly low-income students in Cincinnati, particularly those whose families are facing language barriers and rely on social welfare. 

Donate your computer equipments:

Under the impact of COVID-19, online learning has become a universal practice, highlighting the importance of electronic devices for education. However, low-income families who lack the resources to purchase computers are left feeling helpless and inferior. This is where Computer Refurbishing comes in, providing learning and work tools for those students so that they can own their computers to exposure to technology, which can boost their confidence, self-esteem, and quality of life, as well as enhance their learning motivation.

Therefore, donate your used computers to us. We will make all our efforts to refurbish them and donate them to low-income students.

GrowChild Computer Equipment Donation Form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehm1xQDRQwQDr0zY_ue0zOYawzqN6TgFu9ggrciTZaLD00LA/viewform

Donate your time:

Be a volunteer for Computer Refurbishing(on-site), Mentorship (remote), or Computer Education (remote). Training will be provided!

GrowChild Volunteer Registration Form: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceUE8esjztf9zvCAln3z2dWE6dm8YvI9U_8w_oMog3mQBz1g/viewform

Donate money:

We will appreciate any amount money you donate to purchase hardware and software for computer refurbishing.

Donation methods: 

https://www.growchild.org/support-us

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!

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.

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:

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. 

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.

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. 

Throughout the year, Flying Horse Farms holds weekend-long family camps, weeklong residential camps and day camps. Campers and their families get to play, relax, create, unplug and reconnect while they are at Flying Horse Farms. Our goal is to help our campers heal, grow, and thrive through powerful recreational play and lifelong bonds with fellow campers.

Some of the most popular camp activities include swimming and fishing, and we can't make either of these activities happen without the help of certified lifeguards. As a volunteer lifeguard at Flying Horse Farms you will have the opportunity to touch dozens of camper's lives while ensuring a safe and fun camp experience. Connect with us today to find out more information!

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. 

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.

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.

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 

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)

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.

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.

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

Work in the executive suite - virtually. Volunteer for the Regional Executive Officer and the Executive Coordinator - learning the ins and outs of the C-Suite at the Red Cross! 

Responsibilities: Assist in running the management suite efficiently and effectively in support of the Regional CEO
Sort, scan and distribute mail
Database management (Microsoft Access) – Board of Directors and Ohio Government Officials
database
Enter board/volunteer hours in Volunteer Connection software and generate monthly report
Assist in the coordination/planning of Board and/or committee meetings, Division/Regional All Staff
meetings, and other events as directed
Scan, track, and monitor contracts: file both hard and soft copies
Provide advanced internet research
E-mail Regional staff on behalf of the Executive Coordinator (as directed)
Inventory control – maintain up-to-date records on office supplies and promotional items for the
region

Time Commitment: Flexible, during business week (Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm)
Qualifications: Ability to handle confidential information
Advanced research capability utilizing the internet and other resources
Effectively communicate with all levels of staff and management in the organization
Willingness to learn new software programs
Skilled Microsoft Office (required): Word, Excel, Access, Outlook; knowledge of Picture Publisher and
Photoshop
Ability to type 50 words per minute
Strong verbal and written communication skills (sample writing will be required)
Proactive and creative thinking

Relationships: On-going work direction provided by Executive Coordinator, with support provided by members of the Senior
Management team

Length of Apptmt: As needed

Development Opp: Affiliation with one of the most well-respected, internationally known humanitarian organizations
Enhance written and oral communication skills
Enhance or learn computer skills
Gain valuable work experience and professional networking opportunities
Flexible work schedule
Ability to undertake valuable life-saving CPR/First Aid/AED and Disaster Response training, among
other opportunities
Documentation of service, letter of reference as requested

Training: Volunteer Orientation
On-the-Job training
CPR/First Aid/AED training (2-year certification)
Disaster Services: An Overview (Online)
Community Transportation Program shadowing experience (schedule permitting)

Description

The Disaster Action Team (DAT) serves as the first, on-the-scene, Red Cross contact at the site of a disaster. While not considered first responders in the technical sense, DAT members are typically the first people at a disaster scene who provide comfort and direct assistance to help those who have been affected as they begin the recovery process.

When disaster strikes, DAT members are generally dispatched in teams of two to three people: an experienced DAT Responder and one or more DAT members in training.

Specific responsibilities include:

Qualifications

We need you and your group to host a donation drive!

It could be many things of your choice. Canned goods, new underwear, toilet paper, pillows, etc. so many options to choose from. You can be a vital part of helping those struggling with poverty and despair. Together we can make an impact on our community!

We are always looking for groups and organizations in the community to help us collect the following items for our kids! We ask that all donations are new and unused. If you would like to do an item drive, please contact Volunteer@newpath.org to schedule a donation time.

Back to School Drive

Nonperishable Food Items

New Clothing - All Youth and Adult Sizes Needed

Other Items

Please let us know if you have a different idea!

Gather your teammates, neighbors, peers, and friends and visit our Constant Needs Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1IY948KPZ02VO?ref_=wl_share 

Share and shop this list, pick out items for NewPath and they will ship directly to our West campus (5400 Edalbert Drive Cincinnati, OH 45239) from Amazon's warehouse. So we are reducing the foot traffic in our buildings and reducing the touch points of items.

Think of this like one big virtual toy or hygiene drive! 

Contact volunteer@newpath.org with any questions!

To learn more about our volunteer opportunities, please visit our volunteer website here: https://newpath.org/support/volunteer/ or contact our Volunteer Coordinator at Volunteer@newpath.org. 

Thank you for your support!

One of Missions In Motion International Ministries programs is our Shoes for H.O.P.E. program. Shoes can save lives! People die every day from not having shoes to wear. In fact, some are so desperate for shoes that they are making shoes out of water bottles! People can make a POSITIVE IMPACT and possibly help save a life by DONATING NEW and GENTLY USED pairs of shoes or hosting a Shoes for H.O.P.E. Shoe Drive! 

Help us help more people in developing countries start and maintain a micro-enterprise to feed, clothe, and house their families. Host a Missions In Motion Shoes for H.O.P.E. Shoe Drive.

It is so easy collecting NEW and GENTLY USED pairs of shoes, people donate what they already have and are not using to those in need. Click here for more info on our Shoes for H.O.P.E. Program: Shoes for H.O.P.E. Program

Email or call us on how you can host a Shoes for H.O.P.E. Shoe Drive.

An Angel Feet Ambassador is someone who helps promotes and bring awareness about our Angel Feet program and helps collect NEW Socks and NEW tennis Shoes for precious "Angels" around the world.

Missions In Motion International Ministries' Angel Feet program allows groups and individuals to donate NEW Socks and NEW tennis Shoes that will be hand-delivered to those in need. We have visited various parts of the USA as well as developing nations and have seen the need for children whom we call "Angels" to have socks and shoes so they can attend school. The socks and shoes also provide protection from everyday germs and infection. Our Angel Feet program has the amazing opportunity to serve people in the USA as well as developing nations. We get the honor of cleaning the Angels' precious feet, then we put NEW SOCKS and NEW tennis SHOES on them. We have personally seen where just the simple washing of their feet has calmed a crying baby, put a smile on a mama’s face knowing her child now has socks and shoes, as well as a smile on a child’s face! A group of teenage boys were so excited to have a pair of shoes that fit their feet! 

You can also join us on a trip and help wash the children's feet and put new socks and new shoes on them.

Contact us if you would like to host a Angel Feet Sock and shoe drive. 

Click here for more info on our Angel Feet Program: Angel Feet Program

One of Missions In Motion International Ministries programs is our Shoes for H.O.P.E. program. This is an exciting program that is making a POSITIVE IMPACT around the world. Missions In Motion International Ministries teams up with businesses, schools, organizations, and individuals across the U.S. to collect NEW and GENTLY USED shoes for people that do not have shoes. As a result, we have lots of shoes that need to be sorted, counted, and boxed for our next shipment to those in need. Click here for more info on our Shoes for H.O.P.E. Program: Shoes for H.O.P.E.

Email or call us to schedule a time to volunteer. Individuals and groups are welcomed.

One of Missions In Motion International Ministries programs is our Shoes for H.O.P.E. program. Shoes can save lives! People die every day from not having shoes to wear. In fact, some are so desperate for shoes that they are making shoes out of water bottles! People can make a POSITIVE IMPACT and possibly help save a life by DONATING NEW and GENTLY USED pairs of shoes! 

As a Shoes for H.O.P.E. Ambassador you would be responsible for helping to promote and bring awareness of our Shoes for H.O.P.E. program to your friends, family, organizations, colleagues, churches, business, and schools. Additionally, we have some AWESOME business partners located through out the Cincinnati and Dayton area that have offered to be a drop-off location for us. As a result, we need Shoes for H.O.P.E. Ambassadors that will pick the shoes up and deliver them to our warehouse. 

Click here for more info on our Shoes for H.O.P.E. Program: Shoes for H.O.P.E. Program

Email or call us on how you can be an Shoes for H.O.P.E. Ambassadors.

Missions In Motion International Ministries is a volunteer based organization that makes a POSITIVE IMPACT across the street and around the world. We occasionally need extra hands to help around the office and warehouse areas for various task. Days and times will vary according on the week. 

Email or call us for more info.

Are you neurotically productive at whatever you do and want to make a noticeably huge difference in your community? That opportunity awaits you at New Life Mission! We are looking for motivated volunteers to Light a Path From Poverty to Self-Sufficiency for those in need in Butler County Ohio. We have openings in Culinary/Food prep.

Volunteer hours are flexible. 

Meal prep in our equipped commercial kitchen begins at 8:00 am with lunch service from 12:00-1:30 in the dining hall. 

New Life Mission, located in the Eastside of Hamilton for 50 years, serves 100-150 meals a day to our community. 

www.missionhamilton.org

Are you neurotically productive at whatever you do and want to make a noticeably huge difference in your community? That opportunity awaits you at New Life Mission! We are looking for motivated volunteers to Light a Path From Poverty to Self-Sufficiency for those in need in Butler County Ohio.

Connect the needs of a community one person at a time as New Life Mission's Community Resource Assistant. You will be assisting those in need with caseworker-type help by working as our Community Resource Assistant, connecting our patrons with the Social Services they need.  You will be helping them navigate the path to utility assistance, housing, addiction recovery, etc. 

Basic computer/internet search skills and communication skills needed. You may schedule flexible volunteer times that work best for you Monday thru Thursday 10 am-2 pm. If interested, 'Respond' to this need and email felix@missionhamilton.org to meet with our director and set your schedule.

Volunteers needed to sort incoming donations which include clothes, baby items, shoes. All donations are inspected for excessive wear, holes, stains, functional buttons and zippers and current style. They are then classified by gender and season. The inventory team completes a final quality inspection before the clothing is stored in items bins by gender, season and size. Volunteer must be able to lift 10 lbs or more as items are in bins and or garbage bags.