Opportunities From: Center for Community Engagement

The Nyambogo committee is one of our 3 project committees that work in communities in Tanzania. We design and maintain water systems that provide these communities with safe drinking water. 

The Burere committee is one of our 3 project committees that work in communities in Tanzania. We design and maintain water systems that provide these communities with safe drinking water. 

The Greater Cincinnati community LOVES US, which means we get a TON of clothing donations!  We need your help....as well as a bunch of your friends to help us sort.  Our Donation Center is located in Norwood, only minutes from Main Campus

**We would love to have you at Cincinnati Animal CARE, but before you begin all students interested in Day Trips MUST apply online at cincinnatianimalcare.org/foster and complete the required foster onboarding. From there a member of our foster team will reach out to you to schedule your day trip. Any person recording hours for day trips MUST have an application in our system, My Impact. If you do not have an application or profile in our system your hours will be denied. We do allow drop ins for Day Trips, you can stop by at either our Colerain or Dane location during our daily 1 - 6 pm open hours. If you would like to schedule a day trip earlier in the day you will need to contact our foster team at foster@cincycare.org**

Day Trip: No overnight! This is a chance to hangout with a dog for the day and give it some time away from the shelter.  You can bring the dog back to your apartment, for a walk in the park, to hangout at a brewery, etc.  This is such a good opportunity for us to learn more about the dog that we wouldn't be able to from them just sitting in their kennel. 

Recording Day Trip Hours:

For Day Trips we allow volunteers to record the number of hours they have the dog out for the day.

**We would love to have you at Cincinnati Animal CARE, however, this opportunity is only suitable for those who plan to volunteer on a regular basis. Before you begin all volunteers MUST apply online at cincinnatianimalcare.org/volunteer and complete the required volunteer onboarding and training process. DO NOT come to the shelter until training has been completed and you have signed up for a volunteer shift on CAC's platform My Impact Page. Signing up on UC's platform does not translate to CAC's schedule and you run the risk of being turned away. Volunteer hours will NOT be approved until you have completed all volunteer training and your hours have been recorded on your My Impact Page and verified. If volunteer hours can't be verified in our system they will be denied.**

Cat Care - Afternoon Support: This shift takes place in the afternoons and includes some support tasks for staff such as cleaning, dishes, or prepping cages for new arrivals.  In addition to that, you will get to cuddle some kitties and help them come out of their shell for potential adopters! 

Cat Enrichment: Come and cuddle some cats!  Just hanging out with the cats and kittens in Kitty City helps socialize the cats more which makes them even more adoptable. This shift also includes creating and distributing enrichment following the daily schedule.

Cat Cage Cleaning and Feeding: Come help the team over in Kitty City with cleaning and prepping for the day over in Kitty City!  This shift is prior to the shelter opening and you'll work side by side with the team over there with cleaning out kennel, replenishing water, feeding cats, washing dishes, etc.  This opportunity helps the Cat Care team tremendously!  

This opportunity occurs at 4210 Dane Avenue.

On a mission to break the generational chains of poverty, addiction and oppression in our West Side Price Hill neighborhoods.

We are women who believe that people can change through relationship and love. Most importantly we believe in the power of Jesus to heal and make whole. In 2012, BLOC opened the first Weightless Anchor hospitality home in Lower Price Hill in urban Cincinnati to serve women on the streets who struggle with addiction and are victims of sex-trafficking by providing for their basic needs. In the fall of 2015 the second Weightless Anchor Hospitality home was opened in East Price Hill. These facilities offer rest, showers, hot meals, free clothes, and hygiene products, and most importantly, love without a cost.

BLOC Sports Performance provides area middle and high school athletes with professional-level sports performance training in a Gospel-centered environment. Our motto “Train. Heal. Grow.” With every athlete that enters our doors, we strive to train their bodies, to see healing in their souls and to see growth in their spirits.

Position Summary: The Assistant Trainer will assist in all aspects of day to operations of BLOC Sports Performance. Once established, they will assist with running workouts. They will need to be able to operate daily in an environment that requires patience and adaptability.

Primary responsibilities:

Assist in implementing performance programs designed by the Director

Data tracking (attendance and performance)

Assist in set up and tear down before and after daily workouts

Assist in maintaining cleanliness of the facility and equipment

Required skills and experience:

- Desire to learn/grow specifically as a coach

- Background in athletics is preferred

- Great interpersonal skills, adept at building relationships

- A clear call to work with urban youth

Monday - Friday 3pm-5:30pm

Are you a modern day abolitionist? Do you love to share your love of history. Become a volunteer tour guide at the Harriet Beecher Stowe House. Use your own Power of Voice to share the stories of Harriet and her ongoing legacy. We will train you to be a docent, then you can decide on frequency. Shifts are typically 3-4 hours Thursday-Sunday. Free parking on site. You also have the opportunity to attend our lectures and discussion groups.

We would love to have volunteers assist us with planning and promoting our fundraiser in the months leading up to the event, and being on-site for our annual golf tournament, S3C Golf Classic.  The event will be held on May 10, 2025   

We are an energetic team that enjoys having fun while we pay it forward to others.  All proceeds from the event directly impact individuals and families in our cancer community.   Give us a call or email to learn more about opportunities to serve with us. 

Sign up for a volunteer session today! Hours vary. 

If you have accessibility needs, please let us know. We have something for everyone!

***To sign up to volunteer, please fill out our volunteer interest form: https://forms.gle/LKpieBEpArbdTsWA9 ***

As the weather gets nicer we have more and more miscellaneous outdoor work we could use volunteer help with! Activities could include weeding flower gardens, transplanting plants, hanging outdoor signs, sanding outdoor furniture and much more! Work will mostly be outdoors, but bathrooms and an indoor break area as well as water and snacks will be readily available. Most tasks could be completed in small groups in an afternoon or a few hours, and we have very flexible scheduling. 

Report to the first parking lot adjacent the pavilion (there are dumpsters in this lot). Follow this google link to exact meeting spot. 

Tasks include mulching, weeding, planting, pruning, litter pick up. 

Volunteers should be prepared for the weather (layered/lightweight clothing), wear long pants. Close-toed and sturdy hard sole shoes are required. Recommended: Work gloves (if you own them) & refillable water bottle. There will be work gloves available to borrow. Cincinnati Parks discourages single use plastics.

If you have any immediate questions you can contact Nick Koch at 513.484.2776 (text or call).

Operate an HD broadcast-quality television camera in the field today! Now is a great time to get involved and be a part of a LIVE TV CREW that broadcasts local baseball games and more. No experience is necessary. Meals, training and a great time are provided as a part of this hyper-local community-access experience that puts professional-level broadcasts of local sports games on to the screens of residents across neighborhoods throughout Cincinnati.

Visit www.icrctv.com/productions to sign up for a production today!

Are you ready to change a life from the comfort of home?

Join ENGin as a conversation partner! This is a flexible and unique opportunity to make a direct impact on someone’s life while discovering a new culture and meeting a new friend.

We’ll pair you up with a buddy in Ukraine for weekly videochats at times that are convenient for you. During your conversations, you’ll practice English with your partner, learn about each other’s cultures, and offer an empathetic, authentic space for connection.

No teaching experience or knowledge of Ukrainian is required to volunteer with us. All of our participants can understand and hold a basic conversation in English. We offer ample training resources, session materials and total flexibility to customize your sessions to fit your/your partner’s goals and preferences. You’ll also have access to online communities to share ideas and ask questions.

Our only requirements for volunteers are English fluency, a strong internet connection, and the ability to commit to one hour a week for a minimum of 10-12 weeks.

Here's what three ENGin volunteers say about their experience.

To learn more about ENGin and become a volunteer, please visit www.enginprogram.org/volunteer or register to attend one of our weekly Zoom info sessions here. Info sessions are an opportunity to meet one of our team members, learn more about ENGin, and ask questions.

If you have any questions before signing up, please contact our team at info@enginprogram.org.

**We would love to have you at Cincinnati Animal CARE, however, this opportunity is only suitable for those who plan to volunteer on a regular basis. Before you begin all volunteers MUST apply online at cincinnatianimalcare.org/volunteer and complete the required volunteer onboarding and training process. DO NOT come to the shelter until training has been completed and you have signed up for a volunteer shift on CAC's platform My Impact Page. Signing up on UC's platform does not translate to CAC's schedule and you run the risk of being turned away. Volunteer hours will NOT be approved until you have completed all volunteer training and your hours have been recorded on your My Impact Page and verified. If volunteer hours can't be verified in our system they will be denied.**

Help with cleaning dishes and enrichment items at the shelter.  This is an EXTREMELY helpful position since it's time consuming for the animal care staff to do this.  Taking on this task for them gives them more time to keep the kennels clean and socialize with the animals.

If all dishes are cleaned, there's is always a need for laundry to be done as well.  This may be on the dirtier side but we can offer gloves to volunteers.  This again greatly frees up the time of the animal care staff.

This opportunity is located at both 3949 Colerain Ave and 4210 Dane Ave. 

The Medical Symphony Orchestra (MSO) was formed in 2019 to bridge our love of music and medicine. We aim at connecting members with their musical passions and medical endeavors. As a service-based orchestra, we support health-related nonprofits, medical faculty, patients, senior citizens, and other students through group performances. Volunteer hours will be given for performances (virtual or in-person), group rehearsals, and editing/filming of performances.

The Nourishing Families program supports households that are experiencing financial hardship and food insecurity. We offer a Free Market where people can come shop for food they can use for the week. *We are expanding our Free Market hours, and could really use some extra volunteer support.

Nourishing Care ~ Volunteer SignUp

Tasks include sorting produce, receiving deliveries, dividing inventory, stocking shelves, and organizing fridges / freezers. Dress for the weather, you will be inside and outside.

When you arrive, pull all the way down the driveway to the back parking lot near the red barn. We will gather in the Well House (the little red building) for brief introductions and volunteer station orientation. We will have baked goods and hot chocolate ready for you.

Girls club consists of 8-12 girls, providing a safe and welcoming environment for afternoons after school, and offer various activities aimed to open the girls’ minds to the broader human experience.

As virtual mentors, each woman fills a vital role in the lives of participating girls. They serve as a positive role model and coach, promoting girls’ self-esteem and empowerment. They set the example of how to work on a team and help the girls learn to set goals and work toward accomplishing them. They show the ability to empathize with another person’s struggles, to persevere when things don’t go as planned, and to see opportunities, implement solutions, and overcome barriers through creative activities and discussions.

CYC Virtual Girls Club volunteers set the example for the kind of women we want the girls to become: confident, committed, compassionate, and able to work in harmony on a racially, economically, and generationally diverse team. 

School sites still in need of volunteers:

Hartwell Elementary- Mondays: 2pm-5pm 

Taft Elementary- Mondays: 2pm-5pm

Winton Hills- Mondays: 2pm-5pm

* We are still taking individuals who may only be able to commit an hour or two on the given day. 

*We are looking to use the GoToMeeting or Google video platform for meetings

Orientation Dates: 11/7 & 11/9 2pm-3:30pm (confirm date of choice during conversation with Volunteer Manager)

Clubs begin the week of 11/16

In 2020, the CURESZ Foundation is beginning a new club on the UC campus which will probably be called CURESZ on Campus.

CURESZ is looking for volunteers to contribute their time initiating and growing this club. We hope it will have a big presence on the UC campus with many devoted members.

To learn more about the CURESZ Foundation, please see www.curesz.org. CURESZ is interested in educating students age 15-25 about brain disorders including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation and substance abuse.

**We would love to have you at Cincinnati Animal CARE, however, this opportunity is only suitable for those who plan to volunteer on a regular basis. Before you begin all volunteers MUST apply online at cincinnatianimalcare.org/volunteer and complete the required volunteer onboarding and training process. DO NOT come to the shelter until training has been completed and you have signed up for a volunteer shift on CAC's platform My Impact Page. Signing up on UC's platform does not translate to CAC's schedule and you run the risk of being turned away. Volunteer hours will NOT be approved until you have completed all volunteer training and your hours have been recorded on your My Impact Page and verified. If volunteer hours can't be verified in our system they will be denied.**

Turn your love of dogs into action by helping care for our shelter dogs! The canines at Cincinnati Animal CARE Humane Society need your time, attention, and most importantly, LOVE until their fur-ever families come to adopt them! Dog Walking Volunteers will assist the Animal Care Team by providing our adoptable dogs with enriching walks.

This volunteer opportunity occurs at both 3949 Colerain Ave and 4210 Dane Ave.

Guiding Light Mentoring is seeking a Social Media Manager Volunteer for the duration of the spring semester.  Hours are flexible and you can work remote. If interested, please email us at info@guidinglightmentoring or contact Latisha Owens at (513) 541-9777.

Social Media Manager Description:

Social Media Manager requirements and qualifications:

The Grail has several established flower and food beds--including a butterfly garden we plan to expand--across the property. Maintaining them does NOT require a Master Gardener certification, or even a "green thumb" just a desire to "dig in the dirt" and encourage beautiful things to grow. Weeding is the majority of the assignment time, but would include thinning, transplanting, and pruning. SOME over winter work needs to be done to prep spaces for growing season. Flexible scheduling available. Perfect for families!

The Grail welcomes the public to utilize our trails free of charge, year round, during the daylight hours. We believe the first step in caring for nature is to learn to love it, and  to start by being out in it. During the early summer it is difficult to maintain a portion of the trails with a tractor, so we rely on volunteers to use weeders to ensure it is passable. This is best done by a team of 2 for a 4 hour block of time. This is not a difficult task, but is perfect for those who prefer to not volunteer in a group or to have interaction with the public.

(Must be a UC Knits Member)

In order to receive service hours, you must turn in a blanket to a board member at a UC Knits Meeting. The dimensions for a blanket are 20x20 inches or a circle with a 20 inch diameter.

https://campuslink.uc.edu/organization/knitting-for-the-needy

(Must be a UC Knits Member)

In order to receive service hours, you must turn in a child-sized scarf to a board member at a UC Knits Meeting. The dimensions for a child scarf is 6 inches by 4 feet (48 inches) laying down.

https://campuslink.uc.edu/organization/knitting-for-the-needy

(Must be a UC Knits Member)

In order to receive service hours, you must turn in an adult-sized hat to a board member at a UC Knits Meeting.

https://campuslink.uc.edu/organization/knitting-for-the-needy

After School Homework Assistance & Tutoring for low income inner city students K - 12, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays

5:30 - 7:00 pm . One day per week minimum requirement.

All tutoring materials & lesson plans provided for each student.

Computer lab

Follows CPS schedule & holidays

TUTORS NEEDED EVERY TUESDAY BEGINNING 09/17/19 THROUGH MARCH, 2020

We need UC students to tutor youth in grades K thru 12 in all subjects and in Spanish, French and Latin.  As in previous years, our goal is to have one on one tutoring (every child have their own tutor) so that an exciting learning relationship will be established.  Our tutoring program is one of the best and we also offer pick up and drop off transportation leaving from Turner Circle if needed.  There is also plenty of parking at the church for tutors that drive.

Mentor Description: A Mentor is a caring, responsible, adult volunteer who serves as a trusted friend and guide to youth by developing a supportive relationship with them. S/he helps to ensure that the mentee develops important academic and life skills, is exposed to new opportunities and a wide array of resources, and makes positive life choices.

Requirements:

Have earned a high school diploma;

Submit an application and 2 forms of reference;

Pass a criminal background check;

Successfully complete an interview for a mentor position;

Sincere desire to be personally involved with another person to help him or her achieve personal and career goals; and

Must have a vehicle

If interested, please complete our application at www.guidinglightmentoring.org. For additional information, please email us at info@guidinglightmentoring.org or contact us by phone at 513-713-0368.

Are you looking for a flexible volunteer opportunity?  Do you want to make a difference in your community and in the lives of cancer patients who may not be able to get to treatment because they do not have transportation.  Then consider the American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery program.   

Transportation can be one of a cancer patient’s biggest roadblocks to treatment. That’s why the American Cancer Society Road To Recovery program provides patients in need with free rides to treatment.

For those who cannot drive themselves or have no other means of getting to cancer-related medical appointments, volunteers donate their time to give patients a much-needed ride.

Right now, one of the biggest barriers to cancer care is transportation. Because, even the best treatment can’t work if a patient can’t get there.

Family and friends may help, but over the course of several months, they may not always have the time or resources to provide every ride.

That’s why a successful transportation assistance program can be a tremendous asset to the community, and an inspiration to a volunteer. Our volunteers have provided hundreds of thousands of rides for patients, but the need for drivers continues to accelerate.

How it works
To ensure quality drivers, the American Cancer Society screens every volunteer. They must also complete online training courses to prepare them for their new role.

Drivers are able to specify their preferences and can accept ride opportunities that fit in their schedule. 

Drivers need:

For more information contact Heather.Robison@cancer.org or call 404-327-6583 

Our Seniors are interested in crafts, bingo, health care issues and conditions, music, wellness activities, food and fun things going on. They also enjoy giving back and would volunteer if conditions meet the criteria.

Senators Mentoring Program is an in-school initiative of GRAD Cincinnati at Taft IT High School. We aim to motivate, inspire and encourage junior high students (7th and 8th grade students) to excel academically, socially and professionally. The program provides various activities on campus and within the community to encourage healthy decision making and positive habits that leads towards success. 

We need mentors who are willing to:

Those who are interested will need to email db@gradcincinnati.org or complete an interest form on GRAD Cincinnati website. Mentors will be required to complete an application and a background check. 

We invite you to join the journey in changing a student's life. 

MYCincinnati is a free after school music program for youth in Price Hill. Volunteers who come to our program usually have some knowledge of violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, clarinet, oboe, and percussion. Volunteers can give private lessons or help out in group rehearsals. A regular volunteer time is encouraged, but not required.

At Heartland Hospice, we consider our involvement with each patient a sacred opportunity and a privilege to be in their lives. We depend on our hospice volunteers to help us provide the love, respect and care our patients and their families need. Volunteer with us for the experience in the Healthcare field and learn from us to help you with your future.

I will work with you to make sure you get the perfect patient and you do not have to travel far. Heartland is a great organization with so many wonderful employees and patients. We would LOVE to have you join our team of wonderful volunteers!!!

FHIHN's Pet Support Program shelters dogs, cats, and other pets whose owners are in homeless shelters, hospitals, and rehab programs in the Greater Cincinnati Area. Because shelters generally don't allow animals, we're preventing pets from being surrendered to animal shelters, allowing families to get the help they need, and keeping the entire family together.

We are in need of volunteers to take care of these animals. Our average capacity is around 25 animals. Responsibilities would include:

- Ensuring animals have food and clean water

- Cleaning litter boxes and outdoor dog area

- Spending time/playing with animals for exercise and social well-being

- Dog walking

- Cleaning dog/cat kennels 

 - Doing laundry

- Communicating with Pet Support Staff about any problems or issues

Shifts are 2 hours and the need varies. Our organization has an ongoing need for volunteers, so we ask volunteers to commit to a weekly shift and to complete a minimum of 20 hours of service. Shifts can be covered if sick or out of town.

Volunteer – at our 168,000 square foot warehouse on Kenwood Road in Blue Ash, OH. 

Volunteer Hours:

Monday - Friday

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday (pre-scheduled groups)

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM or

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Saturday (individual walk-ins)

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

 Volunteers perform a variety of activities in the Processing Center, mostly of a non-stressful physical nature.  Volunteers would be helping to evaluate, sort and process various supplies, participating in activities such as:

There are family-friendly volunteer stations as well as stations to accommodate various special needs.  Volunteers should wear comfortable, close-toed shoes, clothes they don’t mind getting dirty and would not be devastated if they got a small tear or spot.  Layering is recommended in the colder months. 

Do you love Downton Abbey the Taft Museum of Art and want to give back to the your community? Consider volunteering during this very exciting time!  Meet new friends, enjoy select benefits such as discount in the in Museum shop and café, free parking, invitations to special events, all while enjoying the costumes of this special exhibition and sharing your love / knowledge of this show with our guests.

The Taft Museum of Art is in need of volunteers year round for a variety of public and education programs.

To learn more, contact Mary Casey-Sturk at (513) 684-4516 or volunteers@taftmuseum.org.

The Christ Hospital Health Network offers a variety of volunteer opportunities where you can have a meaningful impact on our patients and families:

Visit TheChristHospital.com/Volunteer to learn more and fill out an application.