Opportunities From: Center for Community Engagement

Direct event participants to open parking spots, direct the flow of traffic in parking lot as necessary

Shuttle participants along the route as needed. If driving a vehicle, prior training and approval required. If driving a golf cart, individual must be 16 years of age.

Shuttle participants along the route. Must be 16+, possess a valid driver's license , no background or safety training required but prior knowledge of how to drive a golf cart helpful.

Volunteers will Behringer-Crawford Museum help make NaturePlay, BMC’s outdoor educational space, ready for families to enjoy all summer long. NaturePlay is a free and gated handicapped-accessible green space where children and their families can play, discover, and engage in heritage and natural history. BCM brings history to life by engaging students in hands-on learning experiences. Immersive educational programs, enable students to connect with the culture, arts, and heritage of our region, bringing the rich history of the Ohio River Valley into the classroom.   Lessons come alive with programs in outdoor programs like the urban archaeological "Dig Up the Past", where students participate in a collaborative effort to uncover traces of "past cities" using authentic artifacts, tools, and archeological techniques. Students are challenged to use their critical thinking skills to discuss what life would have been like many years ago. BCM’s one-of-a-kind educational opportunities ignite a passion for learning while granting students a comprehension understanding of the subject matter.   Each year, BCM expands its outdoor programs and events, attracting visitors from around the tri-state. Over the past decade, an estimated 15,606 students have taken part in Behringer-Crawford’s educational programs. These programs reflect the increasing importance of history and cultural arts in educating the region's youth. BCM’s programs promote student success and nurture critical thinking and creativity that have a lasting impact on student’s lives in the classroom and beyond.

Join us in getting the Bearcats Pantry and Resource Center located at Fishwick Surplus (off campus) ready for spring! Help us plant seeds, spread leaf mulch, and set up a composter. When you arrive, check in with Asha Brogan. You efforts will help by providing food for fellow Bearcats to be distributed at The Market in Stratford Heights Building 16. The weather is changeable and can be cold or hot. Be prepared for: all weather, getting dirty, heavy lifting, digging, squatting or bending over, and getting your own transportation to and from the site. There is ample parking available.

Join us for a hands-on day of neighborhood stewardship at Incline Run, a pedestrian pathway in Cincinnati’s historic Price Hill Incline District. Incline Run is a unique, quiet greenspace connecting the East and Lower Price Hill neighborhoods. Our goal is simple: refresh and beautify Incline Run this spring.

Volunteers will spend the day helping to:

• Remove overgrown weeds and invasive plants

• Pick up litter along the pathway

• Plant new greenery in our artistic planters along the trail

This project is perfect for anyone who enjoys being outdoors, getting their hands dirty, and making a visible difference in a beloved public space. We'll provide tools, gloves, and lunch for volunteers that day. Whether you stay for an hour or the whole day, your help will make a real impact on this unique hillside pathway.

Project Lead: Ashley Feist, Price Hill Will 

Project Lead Contact: Ashley@pricehillwill.org, 513-824-1215 (both calls and texts are welcome)

Parking Instructions: 

Use 2570 Maryland Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45204 in your GPS to reach the Incline Run entrance.
Because Incline Run is a pedestrian pathway built from a closed section of Maryland Avenue, vehicles cannot drive onto the trail itself.
The easiest place to park is along the upper section of Maryland Avenue or nearby streets in the Incline District, including:
-Maryland Avenue (north of the trail entrance)
-Mt. Hope Avenue
-nearby side streets
From there, it is a short walk downhill to the Incline Run entrance.

Notable Landmarks Near Project Site: The project site is located near East Price Hills Incline District, the intersection of State Avenue and River Road, and minutes from Downtown Cincinnati.

Bathroom Information: There are no restroom facilities directly on site at Incline Run. Volunteers should plan to take breaks at nearby shops or Price Hill Will offices, 3301 Price Ave. Rides will be provided to non-drivers.

CUF CPAC (Cincinnati Parks Advisory Council) is working closely with Cincinnati Parks Conservation & Land Management Team on restoring the forested slopes of Bellevue Hill Park and Fairview Park.   

FOCUS: We will be tackling different invasive plants depending upon the season. This may include - Breaking down honeysuckle with loppers and handsaws* - Cutting out small sections of vines on trees with handsaws* - Removing and bagging garlic mustard or Japanese stiltgrass. *Trained Service People (TSP) will apply herbicide to cut stumps. 

ATTIRE: Long sleeves, long pants. Closed-toed shoes. Raincoat (where applicable).

WHAT TO BRING: Bug spray, sunscreen, water bottles. We will provide gloves but feel free to bring your own. All tools will be provided.

WHERE TO MEET/PARK: parking lot next to Bellevue Hill Park Pavilion

SITE LEAD/CONTACT: Events will be led by Cincinnati Parks Conservation and Land Management staff as well as volunteers from the CUF CPAC (Cincinnati Park Advisory Council). 

WORK AREA: We will be working on the steep forested slopes of Bellevue Hill Park. 

RESTROOMS: Restrooms are available in the Bellevue Park building (open seasonally, April through October).  

RAIN/INCLEMENT WEATHER: We will monitor weather conditions ahead of the event and cancel if it prevents us from safely and effectively achieving our goals. If a cancellation becomes necessary, we will communicate this to all registrants via email. We will usually work through rain/drizzle depending upon how heavy it is, but gusty winds are dangerous in the forest and would merit cancellation. 

 Volunteers will be oriented and trained in best management practices in invasive plants removal, reforestation of areas, planting native seeds, plants and trees.  

Volunteers should wear clothes appropriate to the weather conditions, long sleeves and pants, gloves, closed toes shoes are required. 

Loppers and handsaws will be used to cut invasive plants less than 3" diameter. Application of pesticide will be performed by certified Trained Service Persons. 

To learn more about the Conservation & Land Stewardship program for Cincinnati Parks, and to become trained in pesticide application, please follow this link:

http://bttr.im/3j6ix

Standing at the finish line to cheer on participants, using noise makers, handing out medals/mementos, often these volunteers are asked to bring encouraging signs(either pre-prepared or from home) or cheering swag (available at volunteer tent) Not required but spirit team generally cheers on participants at start, then helps with teardown/other misc. tasks while walkers are out, then return to finish line to cheer on participants again.

Would you like to make a difference in an inner city neighborhood in Cincinnati? We're helping seniors who can't keep up with the work needed around their houses. We need volunteers to paint, clean out brush, and perform basic repairs inside and outside homes in Avondale.  No experience is necessary, just a willing heart and helping hands!

Please dress in older clothes because you'll get messy!  

Where: Meet at Compassionate Justice Ministry Center, 3494 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45229. 

Enter in the back of the building by the parking lot.  

Contact Kimbra with any questions: ktribble@cj.church

 Lunch is provided!

Inclement Weather Plan: We work in any weather as long as the roads are safe to travel.

The WWC has a number of beautiful wooded properties along the Ohio River, west of downtown.  One of our biggest tasks is removing invasive plants such as honeysuckle, so that native plants including wildflowers can return.  This is physical outside work, cutting honeysuckle, and putting the cut honeysuckle into large piles.  We regularly do this as members of the WWC, and several times a year we get help from UC students too!.  BUT WE NEED MORE HELP!  There are acres of gorgeous woods just waiting to be set free!

NOTE:  attached is a file with a lengthy description of the habitat restoration work.

Work 1:30 pm until 4 pm (about 2 hours but get 4 hours credit).

We will work at our Kirby Preserve which is in Addyston, Ohio.

The Cincinnati Art Museum has invited us to offer a hands-on learning experience at their first "Art on the Rise" event of the season. 
We will be chatting with folks, making seed packets for folks to take home, with planting instructions, and sharing WHY it's important to plant for the bees, butterflies, and birds in our community. 

AKPsi is a professional business fraternity here on UC's campus, and we are looking to donate women's hygiene items to Lighthouse Youth and Family Services, as well as HER Cincinnati Women's Shelter. 

We will be accepting items from Monday, March 23rd through Thursday, March 26th. We will be located at the Lindner Atrium Tables in the Carl H. Lindner College of Business. If you are unfamiliar with the business college, we will be at the large concrete tables that are immediately to your right-hand side after you walk in the front entrance. 

Please take a look at the list of accepted items, each item will count for 1/2 a service hour, with a cap at 5:

- Bras (kids sizes, teen/athletic types welcomed)
- Underwear and Socks
- Black Hair Care
- Shampoo and Conditioner
- Body Wash and Lotion

Thank you for supporting our drive, please feel free to email us at akpsi4.eta@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns. 

Student volunteers to help us set up and take down our indoor training equipment. Volunteer work would include transporting wheelchair racing chair and rollers from Adaptive Athletics storage in the recreation center to the multipurpose room on the same floor.

Student volunteers to help us set up and take down our indoor training equipment. Volunteer work would include transporting wheelchair racing chair and rollers from Adaptive Athletics storage in the recreation center to the multipurpose room on the same floor.

Help us set up, run and tear down the UC Thrift Club Pop Up on March 25th on Main Street! **involves physical labor**

Reach out to co-presidents Harrison (419-277-2423) or Zuzanna (630-915-7648) with any questions

First shift (10:30-12:00) : Meet us on Main Street outside Subway (reach out to us for detailed instructions if you don't know where that is!) and help us set up the pop-up. We'll drive up near Subway on Main Street with a U-Haul with our supplies and clothes and volunteers will help us unload, hang and arrange the clothes on racks outside. Disclaimer: sometimes we are running behind and we'll arrive later than 10:30 at the meeting spot. Please wait till 11am if you don't see any UC Thrift Exec and text our club Group Me for details or reach out to co-president Harrison (419-277-2423) or Zuzanna (630-915-7648).

Second shift (12:00-2:00) : Meet on Main Street nearish Subway (you will see our racks set up, meet us there!). Help us run the pop-up by hanging clothes, organizing our stock, and other small tasks.

Third Shift (2:00-5:00) : Meet on Main Street nearish Subway (you will see our racks set up, meet us there!). Help us organize, fold, and pack up the clothing. The pop-up ends at 4:00 and then we will pack our stock into the U-Haul.

Super Fun Bonus Shift (4:00-6:30 ***will be worth 4 off-campus volunteers hours): We will need multiple volunteers to stay over till 6:30pm to go off campus and unload the U-Haul at our storage unit. CAR IS REQUIRED! Only one person fits in the U-Haul but we need at least two others to drive separately with us to the storage unit, unload the clothes, and whoever is in the U-Haul can go with driver to return it for extra hours.

Mentored research for the Center for Cultural Landscapes and its community partners. Please sign up only after arranging mentorship with Kate Sorrels (Director, Center for Cultural Landscapes): sorrelke@ucmail.uc.edu

Come join us at our second GBM of March! We will be talking about how heart disease impacts rural communities and working together to create heart health campaigns in preparation for our Public Health Symposium coming up in April. Free (&  yummy) snacks will be provided and you will get one hour of volunteer service for attending! 

Join the MCA A-Team from 10AM-1PM for a workparty to clean up this site ahead of the Canoes & Conversations event in June. We will work to remove pesky invasive plants, pick up trash, and do other tasks to clean up the site and its trails.

This volunteer opportunity is to assist in helping with set up, facilitating, and tearing down the Campus Recreation Center (CRC) gymnasium set-up for the School of Information Technology's annual IT EXPO event on Monday & Tuesday, April 13th & 14th.  This opportunity will be include different responsibilities for each shift available, please see below for more detail.

Monday, April 13th: 

Tuesday, April 14th: Shifts and Descriptions:

This shift will have the following tasks: traffic assistance in directing garage parking, material unloading for IT EXPO booths, greeters for the event.  Please note, you may be asked to do physical labor.

This shift will have the following tasks: guiding the event judges to their respective judging areas at the right time

This shift will have the following tasks: helping organize and hand out boxed lunches and IT EXPO themed t-shirts, bags, etc. for the event.

This shift will have the following tasks: put away the physical space for EXPO, including chairs & tables, materials for booths, etc. for the event.  Please note, you will be asked to do physical labor.

Overview
The Corryville Community Development Corporation is seeking community-minded volunteers to help keep the Short Vine business district clean and welcoming. Litter Pickup Volunteers play an important role in maintaining the appearance of the neighborhood by removing trash from sidewalks, bus stops, and public spaces. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy being outdoors and want to make a visible impact in the community.

Volunteer Responsibilities

Pick up litter along sidewalks and curb lines throughout the Short Vine corridor.

Collect trash around bus stops, tree wells, and near city trash cans.

Place collected litter into designated trash bags and dispose of it in nearby city trash cans or directed disposal points.

Report any major issues observed during cleanup, such as overflowing trash cans or illegal dumping.

Follow the assigned cleanup route or zone to ensure consistent coverage of the district.

Volunteer Qualifications

Reliable and able to complete assigned cleanup routes.

Comfortable walking outdoors for extended periods.

Able to safely lift and carry bags of collected litter.

Positive attitude and interest in supporting neighborhood beautification.

Impact

By volunteering, you help keep the Short Vine district clean, safe, and welcoming for residents, students, businesses, and visitors. Even a small amount of time contributes to improving the neighborhood’s appearance and sense of pride.

Would you like to make a difference in an inner city neighborhood in Cincinnati? We're helping seniors who can't keep up with the work needed around their houses. We need volunteers to paint, clean out brush, and perform basic repairs inside and outside homes in Avondale.  No experience is necessary, just a willing heart and helping hands!

Please dress in older clothes because you'll get messy!  

Where: Meet at Compassionate Justice Ministry Center, 3494 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45229. 

Enter in the back of the building by the parking lot.  

Contact Kimbra with any questions: ktribble@cj.church

 Lunch is provided!

Inclement Weather Plan: We work in any weather as long as the roads are safe to travel.

Scoop ice cream on the dessert sundae bar at the College of Medicine undergraduate Spring formal Med Gala. 

Date: Friday March 27th 7:30-11pm.

Location: Nippert West (above Nippert Stadium)

Join us to clean garden beds and prepare them for spring planting. Tools provided but closed toed shoes and gloves recommended.

Tutoring during and after school. Grade 3-12. Set up schedule before attending with Resource Coordinator. 

We are hosting a FREE Clothing Giveaway Day for our community and are looking for volunteers to help with set up on Friday, March 20 from 2-6pm and volunteers to work the event on Saturday, March 21 from 8:30-11:30am. You will be folding clothes and putting them out on the tables by sizing and/or working the check in table.

Friday night will be all set up night, getting everything to the right sized tables (just volunteers)
Saturday morning will be organizing tables as "free shoppers" come to take home what they need (volunteers & community members)

This job uses miscellaneous skills to do various admin tasks.  If you are interested, please send an email to Jill at VolunteerManager@charactercincinnati.org. Provide the name of this opportunity, your name, major, year of graduation, how many hours you need, and the date by which you need them. Include a brief explanation of why you want to participate in this opportunity.  Please keep in mind that all completed work must be submitted by April 24, 2026.

All volunteers must be registered via the Freestore Foodbank website in addition to the UC portal before entering the building for a volunteer shift. Please use the following link to complete your mandatory waiver and register to participate in this event: https://vhub.at/ucserves

The Bea Taylor Market is a choice food pantry offering clients free food according to family composition, nutritional needs, cooking availability, and tastes. Client choices are augmented by fresh produce, pre-selected meals, and personal hygiene products. Homeless clients receive special boxes with foods that can be consumed without heating.

Volunteer Task: Volunteers will stock shelves, assist customers during their shopping experience, staff the check-in and checkout counters, assist customers to their vehicle with their groceries and load into the vehicle, and perform simple maintenance activities to keep the market clean and customer friendly.

Parking: Park in any of our free spaces on-site. When you arrive, enter through the main entrance of the building (the doors under the WELCOME sign).

Dress Code: Opened-toe, flip flops, and sandals are not permitted. Shirts must have sleeves; t-shirts and short-sleeved shirts are acceptable. Tank tops and sleeve-less shirts are not permitted. Well-fitted clothes to ensure safe movement around machinery and equipment; jeans or shorts can be worn.

Bathroom: Public restrooms available in the facility.

Volunteers will assist with sorting and stocking food items on shelfves  and engage with neigbors by assisting them with food choices who shop at the pantry. 

 indoor Painting Project  columnsin the pantry area need touching up

outdoor clean up project sweeping, trimming bushes

Join us for our annual Pause Easter Eggstravaganza event on Friday, March 20th & Saturday March 21st! This event has THREE sessions to choose from! Pick one, two or three sessions. Your choice!

When: Friday March 20th & Saturday March 21st. There are 3 shifts to choose from!

Session 1: FRIDAY, March 20th from 5:15 - 8:30pm

Session 2: SATURDAY, March 21st from 8:15 - 11:30am 

Session 3: SATURDAY, March 21st from 12:15 - 3:30pm

CLEAN UP CREW: SATURDAY, March 21st 3:00-4:15pm

A light meal will be provided during volunteer training!

Where: Pause Mason! 5165 Western Row Rd. Mason, OH 45040

What: Help local special needs families have a day full of fun! Volunteer as an egg hunt buddy, craft leader, gym helper, food team member and more! Our theme for this year is Let's Make Memories. A lot of our families don't get to have a "typical" family fun experience around the holidays. With your help, we get to create a special sensory friendly environment where families can have fun together and connect!

How: Start your Pause volunteer journey & enrollment HERE! The form just takes 5 minutes to complete. 

We are seeking volunteers to support our annual Community Day, a family‑friendly event focused on connection, resources, and neighborhood engagement. Students looking to serve, gain hands‑on experience, or earn volunteer hours are encouraged to participate.

Volunteer Roles Available:

Why Volunteer?

If you’re interested in volunteering or would like more information, please reach out to us to sign up.

We hope to see you there!

Short Vine Spring Spruce is a collaborative, multi-day neighborhood activation led by the Center for Community Engagement in partnership with UC Sustainability, Keep Cincinnati Beautiful, and the Corryville Community Development Corporation.   

Join us to leave your mark on the Short Vine corridor through public art, environmental stewardship, and civic engagement.   

This is not just a clean-up – it is visible, lasting investment in the Short Vine/Corryville community.

If you are interested in being a Student Volunteer Leader and leading one of the Projects, please contact Faith Goetz-Isaacs at gingrifh@ucmail.uc.edu

Sunday, April 12 

12pm-4pm 

Learning Outcomes:  Volunteers will:  Practice collaborative community engagement  Contribute to visible neighborhood impact  Build teamwork and leadership skills  Engage in environmentally responsible practices

Short Vine Spring Spruce is a collaborative, multi-day neighborhood activation led by the Center for Community Engagement in partnership with UC Sustainability, Keep Cincinnati Beautiful, and the Corryville Community Development Corporation.   

Join us to leave your mark on the Short Vine corridor through public art, environmental stewardship, and civic engagement.   

This is not just a clean-up – it is visible, lasting investment in the Short Vine/Corryville community.

If you are interested in being a Student Volunteer Leader and leading one of the Projects, please contact Faith Goetz-Isaacs at gingrifh@ucmail.uc.edu

Saturday, April 11 

Full Shift: 10am-4pm (lunch provided) 

Morning Shift: 10am-1pm 

Afternoon Shift: 1pm-4pm 

Learning Outcomes:  Volunteers will:  Practice collaborative community engagement  Contribute to visible neighborhood impact  Build teamwork and leadership skills  Engage in environmentally responsible practices

Volunteer Opportunities working with individuals with Down syndrome.  Our iCan Bike Camp will be held July 6-10, 2026 at Harrison High School in Cincinnati.  iCan Bike Camp uses adapted bicycles, a specialized instructional program and trained staff to enable individuals with disabilities to learn to ride a two-wheel bicycle. Riders attend one 75 minute session each day for five consecutive days where they learn to ride while accompanied and encouraged by volunteer “spotters”. Over the course of the week, we continually adjust the bikes in an effort to challenge riders balance as they gradually discover the skill and joy of riding.

Click this link for more information and our sign-up time slots: www.dsagc.com/volunteer  

Questions?  Contact amyi@dsagc.com 

CHA will be hosting a Field Day at school on May 15 to promote physical activity, teamwork, & fun school spirit through engaging games, relays, & outdoor activities. Volunteers will be assisting with various outdoor activities & games.

Join PWC’s annual spring volunteer event and use your home repair skills to provide important home maintenance services to low-income seniors and people with disabilities in our community! Recruit a group of friends and family or organize a team from your company, school or faith-based group and spend a morning helping your neighbors.

Repair Affair is one of PWC's annual volunteer events. Form a small group of volunteers with home repair skills and make a concrete difference in the lives of our low-income neighbors by: Installing handrails, repairing drywall, fixing leaky plumbing, repairing damaged walkways and steps, performing other home maintenance for our clients

CLEAN UP CINCY CLIFTON CLEANUP: SPRING 2026

Clean Up Cincy's Clifton walking events engage students with our CUF community: UC's home.

Student volunteers meet at Bearcats Commons (in front of Arts and Sciences Hall) between 11-11:30 AM on April 18th, 2026 and are provided supplies (gloves, trash bags, etc.) to pick up litter in streets surrounding campus. Crews walk through our community to clean up trash while exec members pick up filled bags to be disposed of in dedicated dumpsters. 

Join us this Spring to help make a difference in the community and keep the streets many of us live in beautiful and clean!

Volunteers are certified for 3 off-campus service hours, which count towards UC scholarship requirements.

IF YOU WANT TO SIGN UP AS A TEAM/ORGANIZATION, please add what group/people/organization you want to be placed with in the "notes" section of the signup!

CLEAN UP CINCY CLIFTON CLEANUP: SPRING 2026

Clean Up Cincy's Clifton walking events engage students with our CUF community: UC's home.

Student volunteers meet at Bearcats Commons (in front of Arts and Sciences Hall) between 10-10:30 AM on March 28th, 2026 and are provided supplies (gloves, trash bags, etc.) to pick up litter in streets surrounding campus. Crews walk through our community to clean up trash while exec members pick up filled bags to be disposed of in dedicated dumpsters. 

Join us this Spring to help make a difference in the community and keep the streets many of us live in beautiful and clean!

Volunteers are certified for 3 off-campus service hours, which count towards UC scholarship requirements.

IF YOU WANT TO SIGN UP AS A TEAM/ORGANIZATION, please add what group/people/organization you want to be placed with in the "notes" section of the signup!

Dinner included; The graduate hotel

TUC 3rd Floor Atrium; Lunch included

TUC Breakouts;

The Graduate Hotel; Lunch included

TUC 400ABC; Lunch included

At the Graduate Hotel; Lunch included.

At the Graduate Hotel; Meals are included.

TUC; Lunch is included for 12:30pm-1:30pm shift.

TUC 

TUC; 

TUC Great Hall; Lunch is included except for Apr 23 2PM -3 PM Shift. 

Multiple shifts available; TUC Great Hall; Complimentary lunch or breakfast is included.

TUC Great Hall

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Workshop Moderator on Apr 25 at the Graduate Hotel. Complimentary lunch will be included.

Workshop Moderator on Apr 24 at TUC. Complimentary lunch will be included.

The peer reviewers for the undergraduate student showcase virtual presentation. 

Organize and prepare various materials for the Undergraduate research showcase. The activity will led by a staff member. 2 hour per shift. Stratford Building 16

Support program needs through time and effort. We match your assets with our needs. Flexible with projects. Design, evaluation, programming, and more.

Experiments for kids and an informative parent panel. 

The ArtWalk is an opportunity for the resident artists of the Essex to open their studios and invite the public to see their process and sell their creations. Guest Artists are also invited to purchase table/wall space and sell their work. Each ArtWalk features a theme to inspire both resident and guest artists to create new work or share something older either in their own spaces or as part of the ArtWalk People's Choice Art Contest. This contest is open to the volunteers as well and will be judged by the ArtWalk visitors. All media types are accepted and must be turned in by Thursday May 7th, 6:00pm. Art Contest entries or questions can be directed to Micha at the Lucky Cat Museum (inside the Essex) at manekinekomuseum@yahoo.com

Volunteers are needed for 

Saturday Hoops is a free group mentoring program of Cincinnati Youth Collaborative that strives to make a safe space for kids (ages 3-18) on Saturdays for them to learn new things, meet new friends, and develop skills that will help them become future leaders. We create this opportunity by providing food (breakfast and lunch) and doing activities such as basketball, soccer, arts and crafts, reading, yoga, football, workouts, and so much more. We also establish this safe space by having our volunteers promote a positive environment and demonstrating our core themes to students (Cheerful Giver, Hard Worker, Overcomer, and Good Steward). Join us in connecting with kids every Saturday from 9:30 am to 12:30 at one of our locations (Avondale, West End, Winton Hills, and at Zielger Park during the Summer). 

Help member of the community receive access to free laundry services. 

There is a particular need for individuals who speak Spanish and ASL however this is not a requirement to help.

Event begins at 6pm and ends at 8pm

Join us to serve our neighbors at State Ave. UMC. We will organize the food pantry, deep clean the church, pack candy bags for easter, and help organize the technology center. 

Meet at Wesley House at 10:30 to travel to the site together. Work will be indoors with opportunities to sit while serving.

Join us for a hands-on MEDLIFE Volunteer Event in Lindner 3230 to create craft kits for the communities we serve! These sets aren’t just for fun, they are resources used to engage children, and provide comfort in an accessible way. Your contribution helps provide a more compassionate and holistic care experience for patients and their families. Come earn volunteer hours, meet fellow members, and make a tangible impact right from campus!

Skip the gym to help carry food instead! On Wednesday morning, the Freestore Foodbank delivers most of our food for the week. This shift's volunteers help bring cases on pallets outside the pantry space to inside the building. The pantry manager helps with the moving and determining the organization of cases of food inside. This is a physically intensive shift requiring ability to lift at least 20 pounds. Dress for the weather.

TRANSPORTATION TO VOLUNTEER SITE REQUIRED!

Site: Girl Scouts of Western Ohio Office, 4930 Cornell Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45242

You will be helping load cookie cases into cars, directing traffic, and moving cases in our "warehouse". Please dress for the weather.

Shifts available from 3/3/26-3/20/26. See sign up Genius for Details. 

PLEASE REGISTER HERE AND ON THE SIGN UP GENIUS

If you're able to help with any shift, please sign up as soon as possible using the link above. Your support truly helps ensure a smooth pickup experience for out troops. Thank you so much for your continued support!

Art Classroom Aide: You can choose when you volunteer between 9:10am-3:55pm, no need to get preapproval. 

*March 21-29 is CPS Spring Break, buildings are closed during this time.

There are two events coming up at Fairview, our annual carnival (March) and our annual arts night (April). Volunteers for this position will be doing various prep for our carnival and arts night, i.e. exacto knife cut outs, hot gluing, prepping materials, making name tags, hanging artwork, material clean up/sorting etc. Volunteers can sign up for the time that works best for their schedule between the hours of 9:10am-3:55pm. Volunteers should report to the main office of Fairview-Clifton German Language School and will be directed to the Art room (rm. 1212). Email Katie Mitalski, mitalsk@cpsboe.k12.oh.us with any questions. 

Pierce Township is in need of volunteers to help in Greenspace clean-up, trail maintenance and evasive plant removal at Locust Corner Park 961 Locust Corner Rd. Cincinnati (Pierce Township) 45245.

Please meet at the band stage across from the baseball fields. 

Help us bring community stories to life through a podcast! We are seeking a creative and motivated volunteer to assist with the development, recording, and production of a podcast that highlights impactful organizations, community leaders, and social justice efforts. This role is perfect for someone interested in storytelling, media, communications, or nonprofit work.

Volunteers will collaborate with staff to brainstorm episode ideas, support interviews, edit audio, and help shape engaging podcast content. No prior podcast experience is required, just enthusiasm, reliability, and a willingness to learn.

Pick up a shift at UC's ADAAPT Innovation Studio, Friday, Saturday or Sunday, all year long!

Represent UC at the DAAP Student Retail Space outside of Findlay Market, where you will help merchandise, network with guests and direct them to individual makers' sales info. 

This storefront is dedicated to prototypes or personal lines of various material and methodologies: ceramics, 3D printed work, glass, jewelry, screen printed, etc. Some products come from the industrial design course: Home Grown studio with professor Doehler, and some are from individual brand pop ups. Current students, faculty and alumni are all able to showcase their pieces here and represent the vast network of talented and creative individuals associated with DAAP!

Upon registration, Gabi Ragusa (site supervisor) will reach out to confirm your preferred dates and timeframe. 

Available Saturday shifts are AM (10a-1:30p) or PM (1:30p-5p)

Available Sunday shifts are AM (10a-1p) or PM (1-4p)

Help brighten your community, one piece of fabric at a time!  

 Make your way to 2728 Short Vine St., and we'll get you sorted with your materials! Feel free to arrive any time between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm. The opportunity runs until 6:00 pm, but all supplies will need to be checked in before then.    

At check-in, you will be provided with one bucket that has a variety of cut-up fabric inside it. You will then take that bucket and walk approximately one block South. You'll see the fence mural in progress on the right side of the street.     

Start tying your fabric on the fence! There is black fabric that outlines the phrase "CATS!" down the center, but non-black fabric can go anywhere else. 

One bucket worth of fabric is equivalent to one volunteer hour.    

After you finish tying up your whole bucket, please return it and any other borrowed materials to 2728 Short Vine St..We will collect all supplies and get you checked out!

If you are not a Student, Faculty Member, or are having trouble signing up for any reason

— please contact cat@uc.edu —

Alternative ways to sign up will be provided.

UC Bookcats is hosting a service event where you can earn volunteer hours for donating books! You can earn up to 6 hours: regular books and textbooks are worth 2 hours, and children's books are worth 1 hour. You can drop them off anytime between 2 - 4 PM in Arts & Sciences Room 26. Books will be donated to local libraries in our community!

Spread kindness and positivity to various students in your community!

Join us at 2728 Short Vine St., to create encouragement cards to support CPS students and peers from UC. Volunteers will create handmade encouragement cards with uplifting messages that will later be donated to local CPS schools. No prior experience is required, just a good attitude and a mindset of making creative, crafty cards.

Volunteers may arrive anywhere between 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM so they have enough time to make cards. The event runs till 6:00 PM, so all supplies must be returned before 6:00 PM.

Volunteer hours will be based on the check-in and check-out times. Specific requirements necessary for cards to be counted as eligible for hours will be discussed at the time of the event.

If you are not a Student, Faculty Member, or are having trouble signing up for any reason 

  — please contact cat@uc.edu —  

Alternative ways to sign up will be provided.

This team will be looking over all other teams and running induction 

Are you ready to be a hero to a special needs family? Then join us for our February Parents Day Out at our Liberty Twp. location! In just 4 hours you can make a tangible difference in a family and in your community. 

When? SATURDAY, April 18th from 9:45am-2:00pm (Please note our updated time!)

Where? Pause Liberty Twp! 5962 Hamilton Mason Rd., Liberty Twp., OH 45011

What? Your mission is simple. Show up, have fun and love on your group of kids for the morning. By volunteering with Pause you are helping a family that cares for kid(s) with special needs, receive much needed respite to breathe and fill their cup back up.

**Attendance is important! Please only register if you are committed to come, as we confirm families when you register. It is hard to find replacements if you cancel last minute. Thank you for understanding!

Are you ready to be a hero to a special needs family? Then join us for our February Parents Day Out at our Liberty Twp. location! In just 4 hours you can make a tangible difference in a family and in your community. 

When? SATURDAY, April 11th from 9:45am-2:00pm (Please note our updated time!)

Where? Pause Liberty Twp! 5962 Hamilton Mason Rd., Liberty Twp., OH 45011

What? Your mission is simple. Show up, have fun and love on your group of kids for the morning. By volunteering with Pause you are helping a family that cares for kid(s) with special needs, receive much needed respite to breathe and fill their cup back up.

**Attendance is important! Please only register if you are committed to come, as we confirm families when you register. It is hard to find replacements if you cancel last minute. Thank you for understanding!

Do you enjoy working with kids, having fun and meeting a major need in your community? In just 4 hours you can make a tangible difference in a family and in your community. 

When? FRIDAY, April 10th from 4:45-9:15pm

Where? Pause! 5962 Hamilton Mason Rd., Liberty Twp., OH 45011

What? By volunteering with Pause For Parents, Play for Kids you are helping a family that cares for kid(s) with special needs, receive much needed respite.

**Attendance is important! Please only register if you are committed to come as we confirm families when you register. It is hard to find replacements if you cancel last minute. Thank you for understanding!

Join members of the Wesley Community for a week service to the Cincinnati Community. 

This opportunity will be Monday March 16th to serve at the free store distribution center. Service time will be 9am until 11:30 am with the ability to meet at the Wesley House (2717 Clifton Ave.) to carpool at 8:30am.

Participants are required to sign a waiver through the Freestore which we will email to you  once you sign up.

us for a morning of nature hiking and conservation biology at the Edge of Appalachia Preserve in Brown County on Saturday, April 11.  We will tour the working research lab, trail hike, and assist in land management.

Remember a lunch or snack, water bottle, and sunglasses.

The Edge of Appalachia is about a 90 minute drive from Clifton campus and city of Cincinnati.

Join the MCA A-Team from 10AM-1PM for a workparty removing invasives such as honeysuckle along the streambank of northern Salway Park. Along with invasive plant removal, we will also pick up trash, plant trees, and spread native seed!

What to wear: Wear weather appropriate clothing (layers are always a good idea). Long sleeves, long pants, and closed toed shoes are highly recommended to avoid cuts and scratches, sunburn, and possible exposure to poison ivy.

What to bring: Bring your own sunscreen, bug spray and reusable water bottle. Volunteers are welcome to bring any personal labeled tools/supplies or snacks, but Mill Creek Alliance will provide enough tools/supplies/snacks for all volunteers including safety glasses, gloves, loppers, etc.!

*Rain/inclement weather cancels events. Registrants will be contacted via email if an event is cancelled.*

Meet and serve people on the margins in our OTR community through a Sunday morning breakfast open from 6:30-8:30am at Prince of Peace Church, 1528 Race Street.  Setup team arrives from 5:30-6:00am.  Doors open to the public at 6:30am.  Prepare food, serve and interact with guests, help with clean up.   A listening ear is key to connecting them with the many forms of support available in the OTR community.  Volunteers may work 2-3 hours, negotiable with program leader Pastor Larry Devereaux.

Join us for an individual community clean-up at Fairview Park! The exact check-in location will be announced closer to the event date. There will be a check-in table with waivers for you to sign, followed by a safety talk for everyone to attend, so please make sure to arrive promptly at 11:00 AM.

After check-in, you will split off with one of the site supervisors to clean a specific area of Fairview Park (a map will be provided with some of the possible routes we’ll take). You are encouraged to clean walking paths, sidewalks, and nearby grassy areas, but must stay out of restricted or unsafe areas. If you are unsure about a location, ask your site supervisor before proceeding.

This is a team-based opportunity, so everyone should stay within close eye distance of each other to ensure safety and efficiency. All supplies must be returned to the check-in location between 12:45 PM and 1:00 PM as the event concludes.

How are my volunteer hours determined?

Volunteer hours are based on the duration of the event. If volunteers stay on task and work as a team, 2 volunteer hours will be awarded.

Preparing for Your Community Clean-Up

Come prepared!

Safety Guidelines

If you are not a Student, Faculty Member, or are having trouble signing up for  any reason

  —  please contact cat@uc.edu —   

Alternative ways to sign up will be provided.

Join us for an individual community clean-up at Burnet Woods! The exact check-in location will be announced closer to the event date. There will be a check-in table with waivers for you to sign, followed by a safety talk for everyone to attend, so please make sure to arrive promptly at 11:00 AM.

After check-in, you will split off with one of the site supervisors to clean a specific area of Burnet Woods (a map will be provided with some of the possible routes we’ll take). You are encouraged to clean walking paths, wooded edges, and nearby grassy areas, but must stay out of restricted or unsafe areas. If you are unsure about a location, ask your site supervisor before proceeding.

This is a team-based opportunity, so everyone should stay within close eye distance of each other to ensure safety and efficiency. All supplies must be returned to the check-in location between 12:45 PM and 1:00 PM as the event concludes.

How are my volunteer hours determined?

Volunteer hours are based on the duration of the event. If volunteers stay on task and work as a team, 2 volunteer hours will be awarded.

Preparing for Your Community Clean-Up

Come prepared!

Safety Guidelines

If you are not a Student, Faculty Member, or are having trouble signing up for  any reason 

—  please contact cat@uc.edu —   

Alternative ways to sign up will be provided.

Join us for an individual community clean-up in the Clifton area! The exact check-in location is Clifton Fountain. There will be a check-in table with waivers for you to sign, followed by a safety talk for everyone to attend, so please make sure to arrive promptly at 11:00 AM.

After check-in, you will split off with one of the site supervisors to clean a specific area of Clifton (a map will be provided with some of the possible routes we’ll take). You are encouraged to clean sidewalks and nearby grassy areas, but must stay out of alleys and private property. If you are unsure about a location, ask your site supervisor before proceeding.

This is a team-based opportunity, so everyone should stay within close eye distance of each other to ensure safety and efficiency. All supplies must be returned to the check-in location between 12:45 PM and 1:00 PM as the event concludes.

How are my volunteer hours determined?

Volunteer hours are based on the duration of the event. If volunteers stay on task and work as a team, 2 volunteer hours will be awarded.

Preparing for Your Community Clean-Up

Come prepared!

Safety Guidelines

If you are not a Student, Faculty Member, or are having trouble signing up for  any reason 

—  please contact cat@uc.edu —   

Alternative ways to sign up will be provided.

This job will use AI to create tools that elementary school students can use to improve their personal character.  If you are interested, sign up for this opportunity, then email volunteermanager@charactercincinnati.org to apply.  Let me know how many hours you need and by when, your major, expected graduation and why you want to do this.

Join the MCA A-Team and members of Shomrei Olam (Jewish Environmental Advocates of Cincinnati) from 1PM-4PM for a workparty planting trees at Evendale Commons in honor of Tu B’Shevat, the Jewish “New Year for Trees”. This holiday originated as an agricultural festival marking the start of spring, and now celebrates nature, tree planting, and environmentalism.

What to wear: Wear weather appropriate clothing (layers are always a good idea). Long sleeves, long pants, and closed toed shoes are highly recommended to avoid cuts and scratches, sunburn, and possible exposure to poison ivy.

What to bring: Bring your own sunscreen, bug spray and reusable water bottle. Volunteers are welcome to bring any personal labeled tools/supplies or snacks, but Mill Creek Alliance will provide enough tools/supplies/snacks for all volunteers including safety glasses, gloves, loppers, etc.!

*Rain/inclement weather cancels events. Registrants will be contacted via email if an event is cancelled.*

Want a meaningful way to give back close to campus?

St. Francis Seraph Ministries welcomes UC students and friends to volunteer in our Dining Room, where you can help serve breakfast or dinner to neighbors experiencing homelessness and poverty in Over-the-Rhine. Just a drive from UC, this is an easy way to make a real impact.

Volunteering with us is about more than serving a meal. It’s about creating a space of hospitality, dignity, and connection for every guest who walks through our doors. Your presence helps ensure our neighbors feel respected, welcomed, and cared for.

Volunteer Shifts (Monday–Friday):
Breakfast: 6:45 – 9:00 AM
Dinner: 3:45 – 6:00 PM

Whether you can volunteer once or make it a regular part of your routine, your time truly matters.

We are located just 1.5 miles from UC at the St. Anthony Center (Liberty & Republic). Free parking is available on Liberty Street and behind St. Francis Seraph School (enter from Vine St., park between the green school fence and Hubert St.).

Sign up here:
https://sfsministries.galaxydigital.com/need/

Make this semester count by showing up for your community — we can’t wait to serve alongside you!

Join us in supporting local nonprofit member organizations serving the Greater Cincinnati community. Volunteers will assist with a variety of event-based needs, including event setup and breakdown, registration tables, greeting guests, distributing materials, light administrative support, and general event assistance.

This opportunity is ideal for students and community members who want hands-on experience while making a meaningful impact. Our member organizations focus on areas such as social justice, health equity, education, environmental sustainability, and community advocacy.

Volunteers will have the opportunity to:
• Gain real-world nonprofit and community engagement experience
• Network with local leaders and organizations
• Support impactful community-centered events
• Build leadership and teamwork skills

Volunteer opportunities will be scheduled throughout the semester based on event needs. Specific dates and times will be shared upon registration.

We welcome individuals and student groups who are passionate about giving back and strengthening our community.

Volunteer with us at the Kentucky Derby–themed Casino Soirée benefiting Greater Project! Volunteers are essential to making this fun, elevated evening a success. Opportunities to help welcome guests, assist with food and beverage service, support games and raffles, and keep the event running smoothly. It’s a great way to give back, enjoy the derby excitement, while making a meaningful impact—helping support vulnerable children in our local community and around the world.

CCAC is looking for friendly, community-minded volunteers to help make this year’s Wednesdays in the Woods concert series a success!

Wednesdays in the Woods is a free outdoor summer concert series held at the Burnet Woods Bandstand, a Cincinnati park located in the heart of Clifton—between downtown and the University of Cincinnati campus. Because of the location, our audience is a diverse mix of families, college students, and neighborhood residents. 

This season marks the 17th year of the series. Concerts take place every Wednesday, June 3rd - August 12th from 7:00–9:00 pm, and include music, food trucks, beer provided by HighGrain Brewing Co., lawn games, a free Kids Art Corner, and a strong sense of community.

Volunteer Responsibilities Include:

Greeting guests as they enter and exit the event

Assisting with tabling for CCAC

Recruiting guests to take surveys about the event

We’ll need 3–4 volunteers at each concert

Clifton Cultural Arts Center is looking for friendly, community-minded volunteers to help make this year’s Clifton Home & Garden Tour a success!

The tour takes place on Mother’s Day, May 10th, from 9:30am–4:30pm, and showcases a dozen beautiful homes throughout the Clifton neighborhood—celebrating architecture, history, and the vibrant community that makes Clifton so special.

Greeting guests as they enter and exit tour homes

Assisting with the flow of visitors through each house

Providing basic context about the home and offering hospitality

Helping guests with directions and navigating between tour locations

Ticket sales and guest assistance at the Clifton Cultural Arts Center (CCAC)

Transportation and shuttle support to assist guests traveling between tour locations

We’ll need 3–4 volunteers at each house at all times, and shifts are broken into two manageable sessions:

Morning Shift: 9:30am–1:00pm

Afternoon Shift: 1:00pm–4:30pm

Each shift is 3.5 hours, and in exchange for volunteering, you’ll receive a free ticket to the Home & Garden Tour, which you can use before or after your shift.

Hope Ignites Cincinnati is in need of ongoing Tutoring/Homework assistance for grades 7-11. Monday - Thursday between the hours of 4 pm - 8 pm. Ideally you would volunteer at least one day a week or every other week. You can volunteer multiple days, change the days each week, etc. Located behind St. Xavier HS in Finneytown. There is driveway parking. Program pauses during holiday breaks and during summer. Background check required and paid for by Hope Ignites Cincinnati.

Iron Core fifth session

Iron Core fourth session

Iron core third session

Iron Core second session

Iron Core first session

Iron Core virtual learning modules and in person training session. 

The Neighborhood Summit is a conference hosted by Invest Neighborhoods, which is an organization that works to envision the city of Cincinnati with engaged and effective Community Councils, working collaboratively to build strong neighborhoods. Their vision is to empower community councils and their resident members, volunteers, and related community organizations, to contribute to civic life and advance the quality of life in Cincinnati's neighborhoods, by increasing capacities and competencies, assisting with resources, and promoting civic engagement.

The Neighborhood Summit proudly celebrates its 25th Anniversary on Saturday, April 25, 2026. They are focusing on looking ahead to the next generation of civic life. This year's conference is titled "Cincinnati 2051: Envisioning the Future" and it invites community leaders, residents, organizers, planners, artists, and innovators to help imagine what our neighborhoods can become over the next 25 years - and what we must do to get there. 

Volunteers are encourage to attend and help us put on a great event. We cannot do this without the support of students and want to partner with students to help imagine the future of Cincinnati.

This experience includes the following roles:
        -  Registration for Attendees, Guests, and Speakers

        - Way-Finding & Directions

        - Technical Support in Classrooms

Please monitor your email for follow-up information, which will be sent to your UC email for you to complete an additional form to provide more information. In addition, you will be required to attend a mandatory meeting prior to the volunteer experience. You will also receive 1 hour of volunteer hours for attending the training.

Submit receipt on google form. CIRCLE K MUST BE MENTIONED OTHERWISE HOURS WILL BE DENIED- receipt MUST say 'fundraiser'

Virtual Trash Pickup. Submit the pictures on google form

2 full trash bags = 1 hour - Max hours 2