Opportunities From: Center for Community Engagement

Come experience the spiritual joy of getting your hands deep into the dirt. We will be planting and mulching around the perimeter of the garden, planting pots interspersed around the garden, weeding and creating the last leg of our brick pathway and weeding anywhere needed. We will send you home with plants and lettuce for your salad.

Position Summary The Literacy Interventionist provides targeted, high-impact academic acceleration for K-6 students.

This role targets the "Working Theory" that individualized intervention, supported by technically skilled parents, is the essential bridge to mastery. You will deliver systematic instruction while simultaneously empowering parents with the knowledge to support their children at home.

Key Responsibilities * High-Dosage Delivery: Provide systematic, small-group literacy instruction focused on closing specific phonemic and fluency gaps.

About We Excel Cincinnati (WEC) We Excel Cincinnati is a movement led by parents and community advocates, especially those in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods where schools are continually low-performing. We organize and develop powerful parent leaders to demand a high-quality education for every child in Cincinnati. Through our "Read to Rise" initiative, we provide the academic and technical bridge necessary for students to reach grade-level mastery.

We'll be tackling everything from washing windows and deep-cleaning floors to freshening up the ballroom, tidying our common spaces, sprucing up the exterior, and giving our garden some well-deserved attention after a long winter. Whether you can give us two hours or the whole day, every pair of hands makes a real difference.

What to expect: — A welcoming, low-pressure, high-frequency day of community work — Tasks for all skill levels and abilities — Good company and the satisfaction of seeing our space shine

Assist our HR department in administrative tasks such as filing, and prep for bi weekly orientations. We would also train you to assist at the front desk as needed. 

Bi-Okoto Drum & Dance Theatre invites University of Cincinnati staff and faculty to participate in a hands-on Community Service Day focused on beautification, organization, and support of our cultural arts space.

Volunteers will assist with indoor and outdoor projects including painting, general cleaning, organizing program materials, and basic data collection to help strengthen our operations. Activities may include preparing spaces for youth programs, refreshing learning environments, maintaining outdoor areas, and supporting administrative organization.

This service opportunity directly contributes to creating a safe, welcoming, and inspiring environment for the hundreds of youth and families we serve through our arts and cultural programming.

It is a great opportunity to give back to the community, work as a team, and support a local nonprofit dedicated to cultural education and youth development.

No prior experience is required—just a willingness to help, collaborate, and make a positive impact.

Join us for a creative, hands-on volunteer experience supporting global health programs. Volunteers will work in small teams to design outreach and educational materials that help communicate real community impact.

Activities will include:

A brief introduction of the organization will be provided at the start, followed by guided group activities. No prior experience is needed, just creativity and a willingness to contribute. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their laptops, as some activities will involve content creation and design work.

This is a great opportunity to use your ideas and skills to support meaningful global work and community-driven initiatives.

Join us for a creative, hands-on volunteer experience supporting global health programs. Volunteers will work in small teams to design outreach and educational materials that help communicate real community impact.

Activities will include:

A brief introduction of the organization will be provided at the start, followed by guided group activities. No prior experience is needed, just creativity and a willingness to contribute. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their laptops, as some activities will involve content creation and design work.

This is a great opportunity to use your ideas and skills to support meaningful global work and community-driven initiatives.

Pause is hosting our annual spring fundraiser: Hamilton's Urban Backyard presents Pints for Pause on Saturday May 9th from 3:45-10pm. 

Looking for a simple, meaningful way to get involved near campus?

St. Francis Seraph Ministries invites UC students and friends to join us in our Dining Room, serving breakfast or dinner to neighbors facing homelessness and poverty in Over-the-Rhine. Just a short drive from UC, it’s an easy way to give back in a real and personal way.

Each shift is about more than food—it’s about offering a warm welcome, a kind word, and a sense of dignity to every guest. Volunteers help create a space where people feel seen, valued, and cared for.

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

Whether you come once or return regularly, your presence makes a difference.

We’re 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 Huber St.).

Sign up for any shift that fits your schedule here:

https://sfsministries.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=79839

Be part of something special this semester - we would love to serve alongside you!

!IMPORTANT INFORMATION AT END!

Guests who arrive usually have cleaned clothes that they have previously left to be laundered. Once clean, we store a guests bag until they return. We are looking for individuals interested in assisting the process of going-for (go-pher this or go-pher that) guest bags, searching for shoes, helping to restock clothing that is provided to new guests and bringing the freshly laundered clothes downstairs to the front desk for distribution. If working in a non-profit and directly helping those in our community sounds like your thing, come give us a hand:)

*Note: this position requires minor lifting and walking with stairs involved. Those who cannot easily navigate both conditions may find this to be a difficult task and may want to look at a different opportunity offered by MMH

**Before you arrive on Republic call the front desk at (513)-721-4811  in order to let you in off the street. We do not open until 8:30 and guests start to congregate in front of our building.

Description:

Thank you so much for your interest in being a Project Plus (P+) Volunteer!

P+ is a summer program that combines research with outreach. 

The research in P+ is about the learning motivation of children living in poverty.

The outreach in P+ is about helping children practice math. We focus specifically on young children who face homelessness. Our goal is to help them practice math effectively.

Depending on your schedule and interests, there are four volunteer positions to choose from: 

Facilitator: this is for those interested in the hands-on experience working with children

Research Assistant: this is for those interested in research (but will not be working with children). 

Group leader: this is a step up for those interested in working with children.

Research Coordinator: this is for those who would like to combine research with hands-on experiences working with children. 

Advantages include: 

Semi-flexible scheduling

Gain experience working with children 

Support the local community

Strengthen your research skills

Strengthen your leadership skills

Academic credit

Letter of reference

Co-authoring poster presentations

For more information, please take a look at this survey and let us know your preferences. 

Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio invites you to become a volunteer at Camp MEE 2026. Camp Movement, Enrichment, Empowerment (MEE), is a health and wellness summer day camp for youth of all genders, ages 11-14. We cover fundamental topics like boundaries and consent, social media safety, mental health and mindfulness, financial literacy, puberty, nutrition, healthy relationships, and more in a fun, inclusive, and engaging way. 

We are seeking volunteers for our Cincinnati and Dayton day camps. This is a great opportunity for those interested in education, public health, social work, or advocacy to gain up to 40 hours of experience while making a lasting impact. Whether you're leading a group game, assisting with activities, or simply being a supportive presence, your time and energy will help create an unforgettable experience for campers.

Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided throughout the day. You can see the dates of each camp week and submit an application at the following link: Camp MEE Volunteer 2026

Please reach out to Carolyn Crowner (Carolyn.Crowner@ppswo.org) with questions.

Madi’s House is refreshing our outdoor space, and we’re inviting volunteers to help transform our storage shed with a bold, camo‑inspired design that reflects our brand identity. Volunteers will paint the camo pattern using guided outlines.

Hours:
20–40 hours/week, flexible based on availability

Duration:
May 12 – August 8, 2026, flexible based on availability

Location:
Most work will be performed on-site at St. Vincent de Paul’s Neyer Outreach Center at 1146
Willian L. Mallory Sr, St. (formerly Bank St.) Cincinnati, OH), with some flexibility for remote
work depending on assignments, and occasional travel to SVDP thrift stores or events for
content creation.

Non-profit Background:

St. Vincent de Paul – Cincinnati (SVDP) has served residents of Greater
Cincinnati for over 150 years with basic needs such as food, medicine, and homelessness
prevention through its outreach center in the West End and over 50 parish-based volunteer
Conferences. SVDP provides holistic direct assistance and systemic change services while
treating neighbors in need with dignity and compassion.

Position Summary:
St. Vincent de Paul – Cincinnati seeks a motivated and creative Digital Marketing and
Engagement Intern to support the work of our Office of Mission Advancement this summer.
This volunteer position will provide hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing and
communications, with an emphasis on social media, email marketing, basic website
updates, and reporting.
This internship is ideal for a student or early-career professional looking to build a portfolio
in digital marketing, communications, or related fields while making a positive impact on
the community.

Primary Responsibilities:

Social Media/Content Creation:

Email Marketing: 

Reporting and Analytics: 

Website Support: 

Qualifications:

Learning Opportunities: 

Iron Core ninth session

Iron Core eighth session

Iron Core seventh session

Iron Core sixth session

We will be doing a spring cleaning of our community green space at 251 McGregor Ave. Activities include picking up trash, fence repair, planting native pollinators and mulching around fruit trees.

Volunteers will visit Cincinnati Public Schools elementary classrooms to read to students and complete an activity with 4th grade students to support a positive, engaging literacy experience.

Volunteers will visit Cincinnati Public Schools elementary classrooms to read to students and complete an activity with 4th grade students to support a positive, engaging literacy experience.

Volunteers will visit Cincinnati Public Schools elementary classrooms to read to students and complete an activity with 4th grade students to support a positive, engaging literacy experience.

Cafe Assistants and Cleaning Crew members needed for Fall semester. Same shift weekly for the whole semester.

For details, email volunteer@rohsstreetcafe.com .  You will receive an email with more information and a link to apply.  Shifts fill quickly.

Volunteers will visit Cincinnati Public Schools elementary classrooms to read to students and complete an activity with 4th grade students to support a positive, engaging literacy experience.

Volunteers will visit Cincinnati Public Schools elementary classrooms to read to students and complete an activity with 4th grade students to support a positive, engaging literacy experience.

Volunteers will visit Cincinnati Public Schools elementary classrooms to read to students and complete an activity with 4th grade students to support a positive, engaging literacy experience.

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Are you detail-oriented? Do you enjoy cleaning? Need service hours? We need YOU! Contact us to find out how you can get involved and make a difference in our community.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and must commit to serving once per week (same shift every week) for at least one semester. During summer break, shifts are available daily from 5:45pm-7:15pm. Email today to inquire!

Bonus - free beverage while you are volunteering!   EMAIL MONICA@THE86.NET FOR DETAILS. 

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Are you detail-oriented? Do you enjoy cleaning? Need service hours? We need YOU!  Contact us to find out how you can get involved and make a difference in our community.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and must commit to serving once per week (same shift every week). The shift time is 5:45pm-7:15pm. 

Bonus - free beverage while you are volunteering!   

EMAIL VOLUNTEER@ROHSSTREETCAFE.COM for more info and next steps.

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Volunteers will visit Cincinnati Public Schools elementary classrooms to read to students and complete an activity with 4th grade students to support a positive, engaging literacy experience.

Become a Mentor at TMS!

Looking for a meaningful way to give back while gaining real-world experience? Our mentoring program pairs caring adults in the community with middle school students for one-on-one support, encouragement, and connection. As a mentor, you’ll meet with your student once a week during the school day, building a positive relationship while helping them develop confidence, social-emotional skills, and goal-setting habits.

No teaching experience is required; just consistency, empathy, and a willingness to show up.

What to Expect:

Requirements:

This is a great opportunity for students interested in education, psychology, social work, or anyone who wants to make a lasting impact in a young person’s life! See below for more details on the mentor application process!

Help us plant beds along Vine St and 13th St to beautify Over-The-Rhine! Volunteers will work with 3CDC and Over-The-Rhine Community Housing (OTRCH) to freshen up some landscape beds in high traffic areas of OTR. We'll be weeding, planting, and mulching to create a more pleasant experience for passersby! 3CDC partners with organizations like OTRCH throughout Cincinnati's urban core to create safe, clean & beautiful public spaces for Cincinnatians and visitors to enjoy.

Several opportunities will be available on this date such as repair and building fencing, painting fences, yard work such as mowing, weeding, trimming etc.  Cleaning-dusting arena and stall areas, wiping down surfaces.  

Volunteer Opportunity: Companionship & Socialization Support

We are seeking a friendly, compassionate volunteer to provide companionship and social engagement. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys connecting with others, sharing conversation, and bringing positive energy to someone’s day.

Responsibilities:

Spend quality one-on-one time through conversation and companionship
Plan and participate in enjoyable activities such as board games, puzzles, crafts, or light outdoor walks
Encourage social interaction. 
Share ideas for creative, engaging ways to spend time together

Ideal Volunteer:

Warm, patient, and a good listener
Reliable and respectful
Creative with activity ideas and adaptable to different interests
Passionate about making a meaningful difference in someone’s life

Examples of Activities:

Playing card or board games
Arts and crafts or simple DIY projects
Listening to music or watching favorite shows
Going for short walks or enjoying fresh air
Reminiscing and storytelling

Your time and kindness can make a lasting impact. Join us in creating meaningful moments and brightening someone’s day.

Requirements: 

18 years old

FBI/BCI background check

Drug Screen

In person training and orientation

This spring, grow something that matters. Spend a morning or an afternoon serving a meal and sharing kindness with neighbors in need.

At St. Francis Seraph Ministries, every meal is served with dignity and respect—and volunteers are at the heart of that mission. Whether you come once or make it a routine, your time makes a lasting impact.

Shifts Monday-Friday

6:45 - 9:00 AM

3:45 – 6:00 PM

Easy to Get To
St. Anthony Center (corner of Liberty & Republic)
Only 1.5 miles from UC
Free parking available in front of the building or off Vine St. (near Huber St.)

Sign up Today!  https://sfsministries.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=79839

Questions? Reach out to Susan Walsh at swalsh@sfsministries.org

Planning & execution for VCIC regional compeititon host university

Join the Grail to remove invasive plants so our beneficial native plants and wildlife can flourish. By volunteering with us, you’ll not only contribute to the health of our ecosystem but also enhance the beauty of over 70 acres of land enjoyed by visitors and hikers.

The group will take a short hike to our work site then learn to identify different species of plants. We’ll pull invasive plants such as garlic mustard and wintercreeper and use loppers and hand saws to cut down honeysuckle.

Tools and work gloves will be provided.

Join us for the 2nd Annual River Clean-Up at Lost Bridge in North Bend! In partnership with Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO), Edible Ohio Valley Schoolhouse is bringing together volunteers to help protect and restore one of our region’s most vital natural resources.

Participants will work to remove litter and debris from the riverbank, helping improve water quality and protect local ecosystems. This hands-on service project is a meaningful way to make an immediate impact while connecting with others who care about environmental stewardship.

At Edible, we believe that a thriving local food system depends on clean air, healthy soil, and—critically—clean water. Supporting efforts like this river clean-up is essential to ensuring that our farms, foodways, and communities can flourish for generations to come.

Spend a day on the farm! After meeting our animals and taking a tour of the work we do in the world volunteers will help us:

1) Move some neglected planting beds to border our boardwalk, so folks with accessibility issues will have easier access to harvesting strawberries, nasturtiums, and other edibles. Once these boxes have been. moved, we will fill them with soil and plant them with flowers and edibles. 

2) Finish the blackberry arbor which will not only train our blackberry vines to climb, but also create a shady sit spot in the garden for visitors. 

3) Remove invasive bindweed and replace it with clover, a low-growing pollinator that adds nitrogen to the soil, improving soil health, and feeds the bees all summer. 

4) Deconstruct a rock wall and move these materials for use in a later project. 

5) Move and process large wood donations to create firewood, hugelkulture beds, and other projects. 

St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky's thrift stores, through sales of donated items, generate 70% of the funding for our assistance programs. As a thrift store, the more stock and variety we have on the sales floor, the more sales we will have and more funding that is generated to help our neighbors in need. UC Serves volunteers will assist primarily in retail production - tagging and hanging donated clothing (each Z-rack = $500 of potential revenue) and/or pairing donated shoes (each bin of shoes = $600 of potential revenue). Work may also include running racks of product out to the sales floor and making it available for sale, or organization/color blocking of clothing on the sales floor to create a better shopping experience for our customers.

Carpooling recommended. Park as far back as possible in lot to avoid being blocked in by customers. Bathrooms available on site.

Come help us spruce up our playground! Some tasks include mulching, staining/painting equipment, carrying sand, and washing materials. 

Please join us as we start a community garden! Volunteers are needed in four areas:

Team 1: Garden Beds (digging/laying landscape cloth/edgers, assemble garden beds, wood chips/soil, plant starters)

Team 2: Pollinator Spiral  (digging/laying landscape cloth/edgers, build spiral, wood chips/soil)

Team 3: Berm (digging/laying landscape cloth/edgers, fill berm with soil)

Team 4: Shrubs  (digging/laying landscape cloth/edgers, wood chips/soil)

YOU MUST SIGN UP ON SIGNUP GENIUS IN ADDITION TO THIS OPPORTUNITY TO EARN THE HOURS: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A49A9AD23A2FBCE9-63052339-tabling

Sign up to volunteer on April 1 for 1 hour-long shifts between 9 AM and 4 PM for volunteer hours! Instructions on what to do will be provided via Groupme closer to the 1st using the information from the signup genius.

Join the GroupMe for instructions: https://groupme.com/join_group/113906981/Cv1EVx9C

Join us right down the hill from UC's main campus and help our mission by providing food security to households in your own community. 

During your volunteering shift in Saint Vincent de Paul's Choice Food Pantry, you will be assisting individuals who are shopping through our pantry, restocking our shelves, sorting donations, and more. Please come prepared with a grateful heart, walking shoes, and weather appropriate attire as you will be traversing in and out of the building. 

Join us right down the hill from UC's main campus and help our mission by providing food security to households in your own community. 

During your volunteering shift in Saint Vincent de Paul's Choice Food Pantry, you will be assisting individuals who are shopping through our pantry, restocking our shelves, sorting donations, and more. Please come prepared with a grateful heart, walking shoes, and weather appropriate attire as you will be traversing in and out of the building. 

St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky's two choice pantries serve over 500 families (over 1600 neighbors) a month. Donation drives slow down during the summer months, but one last spring drive helps us get through - Stamp Out Hunger with our local postal letter carriers. This year's event takes place the week before UC Serves. Volunteers will sort through food donations from this event, which will later stock the two choice pantries. If volunteers get through all donations and time remains, they will then assist with some cleaning activities within one of the choice pantries. All work is inside.

Carpooling is recommended. Park as far back into the lot as possible to avoid getting blocked in by customers.

On-site bathrooms available. Items such as jackets and bags can be placed in our conference room/Advancement Office.

The 2026 Avenue Experience: College Hill Festival is taking place on Saturday, May 30th, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The day will kick off with a parade at 11:00 AM. The parade will stage at the Plaza, travel down Cedar Avenue to Cary, continue to Marlowe, and disperse at Patrick’s Park, where the main festival festivities will begin. 

STARTS March 31. We are on Spring Break, 3/23 - 3/27. 

Our PE teacher would love to have your help any day, Tuesday - Friday with our youngest students at Spencer. There are two sections of classes between 10:35 - 12:30. This post is for Fridays

STARTS 4/2/26. We are on Spring Break 3/23 - 3/27.

Our PE teacher would love to have your help any day, Tuesday - Friday with our youngest students at Spencer. There are two sections of classes between 10:35 - 12:30. This post is for Thursdays

STARTS 4/1/26. We are on Spring Break 3/23 - 3/27.

Our PE teacher would love to have your help any day, Tuesday - Friday with our youngest students at Spencer. There are two sections of classes between 10:35 - 12:30. This post is for Wednesdays

STARTS 3/31/26 - We are on Spring Break, 3/23-3/27.

Our PE teacher would love to have your help any day, Tuesday - Friday with our youngest students at Spencer. There are two sections of classes between 10:35 - 12:30. This post is for Tuesdays

The Bearcats Pantry and Resource Center is hosting a community garden day! Help us weed beds, plant summer crops, and complete other necessary garden tasks that will help the garden feed the UC community! Tools will be provided butut bring your own gloves if you want to wear them. 

Parking Instructions: Ample Free parking will be available inside of the park. If members of your staff are volunteering together, we encourage you to carpool. 

Notable Landmarks Near Project Site: Follow the service road and go through the gates that are parked with "UC Fishwick", you can go either left or right around the building, but you will end up in a parking lot behind the main building. Park and go around the machine storage shed to the garden - the large fenced in area with "UC Garden" signs. 

Bathroom Information: Bathrooms available onsite. 

Overview of BLOC Ministries/ Ola Immigrant Welcome Center

We are an urban faith-based ministry serving the needs of the Cincinnati area immigrant population. Our mission is to create prosperous communities where immigrants are welcomed, embraced, and empowered.

Join us for UC Serves at Ola Immigrant Welcome Center as we come together to care for our space and prepare for our upcoming community festival! Volunteers will help with weeding, spreading mulch, and improving curb appeal through general outdoor beautification. We’ll also be cleaning and organizing indoor spaces to get everything ready. It’s a great opportunity to make a tangible impact and serve alongside others as we prepare to welcome the community the following day.

Parking onsite and restrooms available

Please dress for the weather and bring your own water bottle

Pregnancy Center West will be hosting a Celebrating Moms initiative where participants will write cards congratulating our moms who have recently given birth. These cards will go directly into the baby bags given to our moms during their new baby visit :)

Feel free to bring any baby items you would like to give our moms and we'll make sure they're also put in the baby bag

Gorman Heritage Farm would love your help in their sustainable Market Garden with spring garden chores. Working in our gardens can include, but is not exclusive to weeding, bed prep, harvesting, planting and turning compost piles. 

THE MISSION OF GORMAN HERITAGE FARM:
To cultivate a healthy community through farm-based education and experiences about food, sustainable agriculture, and the natural world.
VISION
Cultivate an informed, involved community dedicated to Building Healthy Futures.
VALUES
The values of Gorman Heritage Farm include self-reliance, stewardship, service, fun, experiential learning, and meaningful labor.

⭐ What’s the mission?
We’re getting everything ready for our epic YMCA Rally Day, where 300+ camp counselors and lifeguards will gather for training, connection, and inspiration the next day—before welcoming over 1,000 campers this summer! Volunteers will help transform spaces by setting up tables and chairs, refreshing the pool deck, planting flowers, doing simple landscaping, assembling supplies and training materials, and jumping in wherever help is needed—indoors and outdoors!

⭐ Why it matters:
Every task you take on helps create a welcoming, safe, and inspiring environment where our 300+ counselors and lifeguards can learn and thrive. You’re not just preparing a space—you’re helping launch a summer full of memories, growth, and belonging, not just at Blue Ash Y but for all of the Y's in Greater Cincinnati.

⭐ Come ready to connect, contribute, and be part of something bigger. Let’s build something amazing—together at the Y!

Register here on the UC Community Portal and also register on the Y's portal for up to date information before the event!:  https://cincinnatiymca.volunteermatters.org/project-catalog/1235

This is for the 2026 Cincinnati Science Olympiad which occurred on 3/16/2026. This event is to account for additional volunteer hours worked.

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.

LUNCH PROVIDED!! EASY PARKING!

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, light snacks, 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 will be a private residence on Maryland offering bathroom access during the day. Otherwise, we are happy to point you in the direction of local, public bathrooms.

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.

Help us to prepare our campus for the upcoming 2026 Summer Camp season! We are looking for volunteers to assist with various projects, including:

- Setting up several metal frames with light weight vinyl top canopies

- Potentially string trim around a large pond

- Other landscaping, painting, power washing, and cleaning projects as needed

Volunteer Help Needed at Roll Hill School

Roll Hill School is seeking volunteers to assist with an important organizational project in our main office.

We need help sorting and filing older cumulative (CUM) student records from both Roll Hill School and Ethel Taylor School. The goal is to organize and combine these records into one system to make them easier to locate and maintain.

Volunteer Tasks May Include:

Sorting older student files

Filing cumulative records

Organizing paperwork by year or student name

Assisting office staff with record organization

Your help will allow our staff to keep student records properly organized and accessible.

Location: Roll Hill School

We will gather in the garden and prep the beds, and put our hands in the dirt as we plant all of the seedlings that will be ready to go! There will be a few other projects, as well as general cleanup and beautification, to get the garden going for the year.

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.

Team will clean up the football practice grounds. It requires cutting and weeding.

We want to get an early start on cleaning our neighborhood flowerbeds and green space areas. This is a great time to start. We are hoping for a large turn out to help us beautify our flowerbeds and green spaces. Please come join us.

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

Hello Volunteers,

Description:

Join us for the 2026 Wasson Way Morning Trail Clean-Up! This event will take place on May 15, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We can meet on the trail at Burch Avenue near Rookwood’s Whole Foods.

Volunteers will be weeding and mulching all trees on from Madison Rd. to Montgomery Rd.

Wasson Way is a vibrant urban linear greenway trail that spans twelve neighborhoods on the eastern side of Cincinnati, connecting neighborhoods, schools, and recreation areas. Our vision is to transform Wasson Way into a world-class urban greenway that serves as a hub for community activity.

Event Details:

Parking Instructions:

Park on Birch Avenue, nearby streets, or Rookwood Commons. Please consider carpooling.

Notable Landmarks Near Project Site:

Signs will be posted to guide you.

Bathroom Information:

Public bathrooms will be available.

Event Activities:

The event will focus on mulching and removing weeds around trees planted between Madison Road and Montgomery Avenue. Tools and gloves will be provided for volunteers.

What to Bring:

We appreciate your willingness to support our community.

Thank you,

Ralph
(513) 218-8562

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

Volunteers will help to inventory the school's technology resources of cabinets and work areas.

Join us for a hands-on volunteer day helping Pets In Need improve our annex house and clinic spaces! Volunteers will assist with a variety of tasks to keep our spaces welcoming, organized, and safe for the pets and families we serve.

Activities may include:

QCPP partners with Cardinal Land Conservancy, Adventure Crew, and the Civic Garden Center on a newly acquired outdoor campus that we are all working to convert to a great outdoor education space, less than a mile from UC's campus. We will have several outdoor projects going by May 15th, and will need help with invasive plant removal, potentially raised garden bed building, and maybe we will be far enough along to actually be planting. Consider it all to be outside work, gardening/landscaping opportunities designed to enhance our new campus.

We have plenty of parking between our two properties, and bathroom access, though that is a bit of a walk (across the street to our nearest building). 

The Cincinnati ToolBank is looking for help to beautify it's outdoor area! Volunteers will paint our fence along the boundary of our parking lot, complete light landscaping, spread mulch, and plant flowers.

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!

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.

Volunteering at Elementary School's Field Day running stations and helping set up and clean up materials. Field day is from 9-2 but please plan to come at 8 to go over expectations of each station.

Every summer, Clermont College's community garden tended by faculty, staff, and students grows, harvests, and donates fresh produce to local food banks. Over the past five years we have donated over 1000 lbs of food throughout our region. 

Help us prepare this year's garden beds and plant our 2026 crop! We will be installing plant trellis for squash, new garden beds, and planting this year's garden plants into fresh soil.

After lunch we will head up to the Clermont campus forest plot to clear invasive honeysuckle and transplant prairie plants.

Hospice of Cincinnati (HOC) would greatly appreciate the UC Serves team helping us with the following items on your service day

Lori Asmus 
lori_asmus@trihealth.com 
513-246-9168
Inpatient Care Center is the second building on the property. Please park in the furthest spot to allow spaces for hospice visitors. 

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

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). 

You will be taking our dogs on Field Trips!! This a great way to give our dogs a break from their kennel and let them have real life experiences. 

You will sign a waiver; we will bring you a dog with their backpack and a list of fun places to go around town. 

More than 1 person can take a dog on a Field Trip, but we do ask that only 1 dog goes with you. 

We need help preparing for our school's annual festival.  Volunteers will pop and bag popcorn, make and bag cotton candy and similar tasks. The Academy of World Languages is proud to host our annual International Festival on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 10 AM - 1 PM. Our International Festival celebrates our world language program and students’ cultural heritage. We enroll pre K – 8th grade students city-wide, from over 40 different countries in our World Language and English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program. Our International Festival showcases our students demonstrating their acquired language abilities in Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian and English plus food, basket raffles, games and performances from around the world.

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.

Join us in the Dater Montessori Nature Center for an afternoon of hosting students and their teachers at outdoor education stations to learn about wetlands, meadowlands, trees and vegetable gardening. Lots of fun!

Our mission is to celebrate, preserve, and promote the brewing culture, heritage, and economy of the historic Brewery District and Cincinnati region. Every spring, we like to clean up our neighborhood brewing history trail signs, re-mulch areas, pick-up trash, and do some light repairs to signage. This year we will meet up at our "Hop On" trail sign, located on the east side of Findlay Market, along Race Street.

We are back for year 6 of Woodford Academy's epic field day. This year the theme is a carnival. We are in need of help running the various stations that the students will rotate to. The day runs from 9:30-3:30PM. We do plan a lunch break for volunteers from 12-12:45 where we provide lunch and drinks. The event is both inside and outside this year but if it rains the activities may move inside, those details will be shared out prior to the day. Many UC serves volunteers have come back to help year after year and we love having them!

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.

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.

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.

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