Opportunities From: Center for Community Engagement

Volunteer: YMCA Boo Fests - Free Family Halloween Events

Join the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s family branches for FREE Halloween fun! Costumes are encouraged as families enjoy activities, dancing, and trunk-or-treat stations. Open to the community — invite your friends and celebrate together! See the different events below, and sign up to volunteer today!

Friday, October 18 | 12 – 2pm
Clermont County YMCA – West Parking Lot
2075 James E. Sauls Sr. Drive | Batavia, Ohio 45103
Trunk or Treat, DJ, games and snacks, costume parade, prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place trunks!

Sunday, October 19 | 3 – 5pm
M.E. Lyons YMCA
8108 Clough Pike | Cincinnati, Ohio 45244
Wear your costume and join us for a floating pumpkin patch, games, crafts, and Trunk or Treat!

Wednesday, October 23 | 6 – 8pm
Blue Ash YMCA
5000 YMCA Drive | Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
Trunk or Treat in partnership with the Blue Ash Chamber. Open to the community!

Thursday, October 23 | 6 – 7:30pm
Clippard Family YMCA
8920 Cheviot Road | Cincinnati, Ohio 45251
Families and community members are invited to decorate their vehicle trunks and hand out candy along our Trunk Trail. Dress up, trick-or-treat, and enjoy the fun! Prizes will be awarded for the top three decorated trunks!

Friday, October 24 | 6 – 8pm
Campbell County YMCA
1437 S. Ft. Thomas Avenue | Fort Thomas, Kentucky 41075
Face painters, balloon artist, games, and a petting zoo. Costumes encouraged!

Friday, October 24 | 6 – 9pm
Gamble-Nippert YMCA 
3159 Montana Ave | Cincinnati, OH 45211
Break your costumes out early for a costume contest, trick-or-treating, pumpkins, crafts, and outdoor movie night.

Friday, October 24 | 6:30 – 8:30pm
R.C. Durr YMCA
5874 Veterans Way | Burlington, Kentucky 41005
Join us for a spooktacular night of Trunk or Treat, festive games, dinner, music, face painting, a petting zoo, photo booth, and nonstop family fun! This free community event welcomes all—come in costume and help us lift up the fall spirit!

Saturday, October 25 | 12 – 3pm
Powel Crosley YMCA at ArtsConnect
ArtsConnect Front Lawn | 9158 Winton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Howl-o-ween Hootenanny with Springfield Township! Outdoor family fun including a pet costume contest! Kids should dress in their costumes for trick-or-treating and a hay maze.

Saturday, October 25 | 12 – 2pm
Highland County YMCA
201 Diamond Drive | Hillsboro, Ohio 45133
Join us for our Spooktacular Trunk-or-Treat, we will have trivia, dancing, and lots of candy!

To receive volunteer credit with UC, you must register with a specific YMCA event! Registration through the Y can be found in the links above.

Organization: YMCA of Greater Cincinnati

Join the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s family branches for FREE Halloween fun! Costumes are encouraged as families enjoy activities, dancing, and trunk-or-treat stations. Open to the community — invite your friends and celebrate together! See the different events below, and sign up to volunteer today!

Friday, October 18 | 12 – 2pm
Clermont County YMCA – West Parking Lot
2075 James E. Sauls Sr. Drive | Batavia, Ohio 45103
Trunk or Treat, DJ, games and snacks, costume parade, prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place trunks!

Sunday, October 19 | 3 – 5pm
M.E. Lyons YMCA
8108 Clough Pike | Cincinnati, Ohio 45244
Wear your costume and join us for a floating pumpkin patch, games, crafts, and Trunk or Treat!

Wednesday, October 23 | 6 – 8pm
Blue Ash YMCA
5000 YMCA Drive | Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
Trunk or Treat in partnership with the Blue Ash Chamber. Open to the community!

Thursday, October 23 | 6 – 7:30pm
Clippard Family YMCA
8920 Cheviot Road | Cincinnati, Ohio 45251
Families and community members are invited to decorate their vehicle trunks and hand out candy along our Trunk Trail. Dress up, trick-or-treat, and enjoy the fun! Prizes will be awarded for the top three decorated trunks!

Friday, October 24 | 6 – 8pm
Campbell County YMCA
1437 S. Ft. Thomas Avenue | Fort Thomas, Kentucky 41075
Face painters, balloon artist, games, and a petting zoo. Costumes encouraged!

Friday, October 24 | 6 – 9pm
Gamble-Nippert YMCA 
3159 Montana Ave | Cincinnati, OH 45211
Break your costumes out early for a costume contest, trick-or-treating, pumpkins, crafts, and outdoor movie night.

Friday, October 24 | 6:30 – 8:30pm
R.C. Durr YMCA
5874 Veterans Way | Burlington, Kentucky 41005
Join us for a spooktacular night of Trunk or Treat, festive games, dinner, music, face painting, a petting zoo, photo booth, and nonstop family fun! This free community event welcomes all—come in costume and help us lift up the fall spirit!

Saturday, October 25 | 12 – 3pm
Powel Crosley YMCA at ArtsConnect
ArtsConnect Front Lawn | 9158 Winton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Howl-o-ween Hootenanny with Springfield Township! Outdoor family fun including a pet costume contest! Kids should dress in their costumes for trick-or-treating and a hay maze.

Saturday, October 25 | 12 – 2pm
Highland County YMCA
201 Diamond Drive | Hillsboro, Ohio 45133
Join us for our Spooktacular Trunk-or-Treat, we will have trivia, dancing, and lots of candy!

To receive volunteer credit with UC, you must register with a specific YMCA event! Registration through the Y can be found in the links above.

Organization: YMCA of Greater Cincinnati

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Oct 18, 2025 through Oct 25, 2025

Zip Code: 45202

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Civic Leaders Start Here! Mentor Government High School Students

Are you fired up about civic engagement? Want to help shape future leaders while building your own skills? The YMCA’s Youth & Government program gives high school students real-world experiences in leadership, debate, and democracy—and you can be part of their journey!

Organization: YMCA of Greater Cincinnati

Are you fired up about civic engagement? Want to help shape future leaders while building your own skills? The YMCA’s Youth & Government program gives high school students real-world experiences in leadership, debate, and democracy—and you can be part of their journey!

Organization: YMCA of Greater Cincinnati

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 45206

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Lead & Inspire with the YMCA’s Achievers Program!

The YMCA's Achievers program is a dynamic college and career readiness initiative that empowers 7th–12th grade students. We’re looking for motivated college students to serve as volunteer workshop leaders for our Arts & Culture and Finance & Banking clusters. Volunteers will not only lead engaging, hands-on workshops and mentor youth, but also work to engage local artists, bankers, and professionals, bringing real-world knowledge directly to the students.  For more information check out:  https://cincinnatiymca.volunteermatters.org/project-catalog/681


Organization: YMCA of Greater Cincinnati

The YMCA's Achievers program is a dynamic college and career readiness initiative that empowers 7th–12th grade students. We’re looking for motivated college students to serve as volunteer workshop leaders for our Arts & Culture and Finance & Banking clusters. Volunteers will not only lead engaging, hands-on workshops and mentor youth, but also work to engage local artists, bankers, and professionals, bringing real-world knowledge directly to the students.  For more information check out:  https://cincinnatiymca.volunteermatters.org/project-catalog/681


Organization: YMCA of Greater Cincinnati

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 45202

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Mentor A Student at Chase Elementary!

Want to make a difference in a student's life?  Sometimes, the first step is just showing up!  By sharing your knowledge, friendship and support, you can help a student make strides in their life that can effect their future for the good.   

Mentors are needed at Chase Elementary School, a Cincinnati Public School in Northside.  Times and dates of volunteer activities vary.  

*Mentors are required to have a background check. You may get a $5.00 local check at the Hamilton County Justice Center, 1000 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, Mon.-Fri. 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM.  It only takes a couple minutes.  You'll need a driver's license, passport, or state ID. COST is $5.00 (CASH ONLY)  Pro Tip:  To avoid the parking difficulty, have someone drop you off and circle the block.  You should have your check before they make the loop.

For more information, contact Gillian Pratt at gpratt@cincinnatiymca.org for more information.

Organization: YMCA of Greater Cincinnati

Want to make a difference in a student's life?  Sometimes, the first step is just showing up!  By sharing your knowledge, friendship and support, you can help a student make strides in their life that can effect their future for the good.   

Mentors are needed at Chase Elementary School, a Cincinnati Public School in Northside.  Times and dates of volunteer activities vary.  

*Mentors are required to have a background check. You may get a $5.00 local check at the Hamilton County Justice Center, 1000 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, Mon.-Fri. 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM.  It only takes a couple minutes.  You'll need a driver's license, passport, or state ID. COST is $5.00 (CASH ONLY)  Pro Tip:  To avoid the parking difficulty, have someone drop you off and circle the block.  You should have your check before they make the loop.

For more information, contact Gillian Pratt at gpratt@cincinnatiymca.org for more information.

Organization: YMCA of Greater Cincinnati

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 45223

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Become a Tutor @ Clark Montessori High Community Learning Center

Clark Montessori invites you to join its tutoring team! You may pick the day(s) and the time frame(s) you would like to volunteer each week, Mon. - Thu.,  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (with possibility during school & after hours).  Our biggest need currently is in Math and English, but we welcome all support. Keep in mind, the more flexible you can be, the easier it is to place you.  Click here to let us know your tutoring preferences!

Tutoring takes place at our school, which is conveniently located at 3030 Erie Ave., and on the bus line!

*Tutors are required to have a background check. You may get a $5.00 local check at the Hamilton County Justice Center, 1000 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, Mon.-Fri. 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM.  It only takes a couple minutes.  You'll need a driver's license, passport, or state ID. COST is $5.00 (CASH ONLY)  Pro Tip:  To avoid the parking difficulty, have someone drop you off and circle the block.  You should have your check before they make the loop.

If you have any questions please contact: Joyia Johnson, Resource Coordinator @ johnjoy@cpsboe.k12.oh.us or jjohnson2@myy.org  

Thank you for considering us! 

Organization: YMCA of Greater Cincinnati

Clark Montessori invites you to join its tutoring team! You may pick the day(s) and the time frame(s) you would like to volunteer each week, Mon. - Thu.,  2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (with possibility during school & after hours).  Our biggest need currently is in Math and English, but we welcome all support. Keep in mind, the more flexible you can be, the easier it is to place you.  Click here to let us know your tutoring preferences!

Tutoring takes place at our school, which is conveniently located at 3030 Erie Ave., and on the bus line!

*Tutors are required to have a background check. You may get a $5.00 local check at the Hamilton County Justice Center, 1000 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, Mon.-Fri. 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM.  It only takes a couple minutes.  You'll need a driver's license, passport, or state ID. COST is $5.00 (CASH ONLY)  Pro Tip:  To avoid the parking difficulty, have someone drop you off and circle the block.  You should have your check before they make the loop.

If you have any questions please contact: Joyia Johnson, Resource Coordinator @ johnjoy@cpsboe.k12.oh.us or jjohnson2@myy.org  

Thank you for considering us! 

Organization: YMCA of Greater Cincinnati

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 45208

Allow Groups: Yes