VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO MENTOR/TUTOR YOUTH
heartprints inc., Cincinnati. Call 5132953533.
VOLUNTEERS TO MENTOR/TUTOR NEEDED!!!
Looking for that way to be of service, volunteer, and get involved?
Do you have
an hour a week to change the life of a youth?
We have the opportunity for you to be a change agent as a Mentor/Tutor with heartprints and the YMCA!
*Mentors/Tutors spend one-on-onetime
with a youth age 6-18 at Gamble-Nippert YMCA or Westwood Elementary, as well as other YMCA and heartprints Mentoring sites.
*Mentors and youth meet after school,in the evening, or on a weekend.
*Info and Training sessions are being held over the next 2 weeks (please respond ASAP to share if you are interested)
*We are able to accommodate your schedule for training, as well as opportunities for either one on one mentoring (for ages 23+), or if 18-23 we can provide a group or other opportunity for working youth through the YMCA and heartprints inc. (send your inquiry and requests to hello@heartprints.org or mentoring@heartprints.org)
TRAINING & SUPPORT PROVIDED!
Get involved and improve lives! Sign up to
be a Mentor and Tutor today!
www.heartprints.org or mentoring@heartprints.org
Stewards for the Licking River Greenway
Vision 2015, Covington. Call 859-291-2020.
The Covington Recreation Department is seeking volunteers to serve as habitat restoration Stewards for the Licking River Greenway Initiative. Stewards will receive training from the NKU Center for Applied Ecology which will occur on Saturday September 25, 9am-12pm.
This training will teach Stewards how to properly identify and remove species, chemical and tool safety and other useful information. Stewards will then be asked to assist on larger volunteer days by being Team Leaders and supervising a group of 1-day volunteers.
If you can join us for a one-day volunteer event or if you would like to become a Steward of the Licking River Greenway, please contact the Recreation Department at 859-292-2151 or recreation@covingtonky.gov.
Be Involved AND Have Fun!
Starfire Council, Inc., Cincinnati. Call 513-221-2100.
Various opportunties involving community inclusion and social events for persons with and without disabilities.
Kitchen Aid
Wesley Community Center, Cincinnati. Call 513-661-2777.
Assist the kitchen staff at Wesley Community Services by preparing the boxes used to distribute Meals-On-Wheels
Licking River Greenway Youth Cleanup Day
Vision 2015, Covington. Call 859-291-2020.
Youth volunteers are needed to work along the Licking River removing invasive species, replanting native plants and picking up debris and litter.
Join us and lend a hand in making our community a greener place to grow!
Saturday, October 23
9:00am - Noon
Supplies and lunch will be provided. Sign up by contacting the Covington Recreation Department at 859-292-2151 or recreation@covingtonky.gov.
Licking River Greenway Cleanup Day
Vision 2015, Covington. Call 859-291-2020.
Community volunteers are needed to work along the Licking River removing invasive species, replanting native plants and picking up debris and litter.
Join us and lend a hand in making our community a greener place to live!
Saturday, October 2nd
8:00am - Noon
Supplies and lunch will be provided.
Sign up by contacting the Covington Recreation Department at 859-292-2151 or recreation@covingtonky.gov.
Laundry Aide
Welcome House, Covington. Call 859-431-8717.
One volunteer is needed the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 8-11am to help with laundry at our women's and children's shelter.
Enjoy the Arts Marketing Internship
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati. Call (513) 287-7025.
Department: Enjoy the Arts
Responsibilities:
• See to daily office work (answer/make calls, mail memberships, correspond with the board via mailings, respond to donation request etc.)
• Update Hip Tips e-newsletter
• Promote arts events using Facebook and blog posts
• Create Communications plan
• Brainstorm and design creative concepts for campaigns to attract new members
• Develop plans for future arts events
• Complete various tasks as assigned
• Distribute fliers
• Write copy for brochures
Qualifications:
Undergraduate entering their Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year
Majoring in Marketing, Public Relations, Fine Arts or an equivalent
Must be able to use Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and Power Point and other computer skills
Should be able to work effectively without close supervision
Have good interpersonal skills and be willing to work with a diverse group of people
Ability to multi-task
Additional Information: Enjoy the Arts is a non-profit organization devoted to providing outlets for arts enrichment and experiences to the community-at-large. Enthusiasm for the arts is a plus.
Fabrication/Production Internship
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati. Call (513) 287-7025.
DEPARTMENT: Exhibits Department
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work on various assigned projects for fabrication of exhibit or education-related projects. Specifically, a working model of a cotton gin and green roofs.
• Assist with installation and deinstallation of several exhibits during the time frame of the internship. Training provided.
• Assist with other projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Majoring in commercial art, theatre/design production, construction, architecture or an equivalent.
• Knowledge of shop safety and the ability to correctly operate power tools including power saws, drills, etc., required.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings, knowledge of building materials, and ability to search internet for specific materials useful.
• Ability to lift minimum of 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Flexible hours Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
If time allows, this opportunity may also assist with the maintenance of CMC’s permanent exhibits.
Youth Education Programs Internship
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati. Call (513) 287-7025.
DEPARTMENT: Public Education – Special Projects & Exhibits
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This individual will be responsible for working with the Manager of Special Projects & Exhibits to create credible, captivating, and inspiring programs and activities to enhance the special exhibit experience for the upcoming spring exhibit. The position is required to create a science investigation activity, and 2-3 additional activities. This position focuses on programs and activities created for children between grades 4-8.
• Be apart of the Integrated Programming team to create special programs for the exhibit
• Work within a budget to create engaging and inspiring exhibit activities
• Create science investigation activity
• Work with team to create spring exhibit festival
• Prepare presentation for museum leadership regarding project
• Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Undergraduate Student entering their Sophomore, Junior or Senior year
o or have graduated within the year
• Majoring in education, a science field, anthropology, history, public history, or museum studies
• Able to alight programs to Ohio state education standards or open to learning how
• Include a transcript from their University or College
• Provide University or College requirements/guidelines for acquiring Internship credit if applies
• Indicate in their cover letter the top three departments that they would like to work & what they would like to learn
• Provide two writing samples
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• Applicant must be comfortable using Microsoft Power Point, Outlook, Word, and Excel
Spring Exhibit Public Education Programs Internship
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati. Call (513) 287-7025.
DEPARTMENT: Public Education – Special Projects & Exhibits
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This individual will be responsible for working with the Manager of Special Projects & Exhibits to create credible, captivating, and inspiring programs and activities to enhance the special exhibit experience for the upcoming spring exhibit. This position assists in leading the Integrated Program team, assist in creating a young professionals event, and create 2-3 additional activities. This position focuses on programs and activities created for grades 9-12 and the general public.
• Assist in the leadership of the Integrated Programming team that creates special programs for the exhibit
• Work within a budget to create engaging, inspiring exhibit activities & programs
• Create young professional event
• Work with team to create spring exhibit festival
• Prepare presentation for museum leadership regarding project
• Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Graduate Student
o or are an Undergraduate Student entering their Junior or Senior year
o or have graduated within the year
• Majoring in education, a science field, anthropology, history, public history, or museum studies
• Able to align programs to Ohio state education standards
• Include a transcript from their University or College
• Provide University or College requirements/guidelines for acquiring Internship credit if applies
• Indicate in their cover letter the top three departments that they would like to work & what they would like to learn
• Provide two writing samples
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• Applicant must be comfortable using Microsoft Power Point, Outlook, Word, and Excel
Holiday Junction Programs Internship
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati. Call (513) 287-7025.
DEPARTMENT: Public Education – Special Projects & Exhibits
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This individual will be responsible for working with the Manager of Special Projects & Exhibits to create interactive, exciting programs and activities to offer during the holiday exhibit season that fits into the institution’s branding of being captivating, credible, and inspiring. Individual will assist in the preparation and planning of Santa’s Arrival and Santa’s Pajama Party, and will be expected to provide training for exhibit staff and volunteers on activities.
• Work within a budget to create exhibit activities
• Facilitate training session for staff on activities
• Plan Santa’s Pajama Party and Santa’s Arrival
• Prepare presentation for museum leadership regarding project
• Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Undergraduate Student entering their Sophomore, Junior or Senior year or have graduated within the year
• Majoring in marketing, education, event planning, public history, or museum studies
• Include a transcript from their University or College
• Provide University or College requirements/guidelines for acquiring Internship credit if applies
• Indicate in their cover letter the top three departments that they would like to work & what they would like to learn
• Provide two writing samples
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• Applicant must be comfortable using Microsoft Power Point, Outlook, Word, and Excel
Adult Education Programs Internship
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati. Call (513) 287-7025.
DEPARTMENT: Public Education – Special Projects & Exhibits
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This individual will be responsible for working with the Manager of Special Projects & Exhibits to create credible, captivating, and inspiring programs and activities to enhance the special exhibit experience for the upcoming spring exhibit. This position must create and schedule a lecture series, assist in the creation of a young professional’s event, and create 2-3 additional activities. This position focuses on programs and activities created for the general adult audience.
• Be apart of the Integrated Programming team to create special programs for the exhibit
• Work within a budget to create engaging, inspiring exhibit activities
• Create lecture series around exhibit subject matter
• Assist in creation of young professional’s event
• Prepare presentation for museum leadership regarding project
• Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Undergraduate student entering their Sophomore, Junior or Senior year
o or have graduated within the year
o or are currently enrolled in graduate school
• Majoring in education, a science field, anthropology, history, public history, or museum studies
• Able to alight programs to Ohio state education standards or open to learning how
• Include a transcript from their University or College
• Provide University or College requirements/guidelines for acquiring Internship credit if applies
• Indicate in their cover letter the top three departments that they would like to work & what they would like to learn
• Provide two writing samples
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• Applicant must be comfortable using Microsoft Power Point, Outlook, Word, and Excel
Youth Programs Training Internship
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati. Call (513) 287-7025.
DEPARTMENT: Cincinnati History Museum - Education
DEADLINE: Friday, August 13th before 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Obtain a general knowledge of CHM exhibits and floor demonstrations.
• Assist the Program Coordinator in the training of CHM’s youth volunteers.
o The Youth Volunteer Program trains youth ages 13-18 in customer service, exhibit interpretation, and program demonstration. Youth excepted into the volunteer program typically stay for 3 or more years. 1 to 15 youth are present on the museum floor daily during the summer months.
• General office work related to youth training, including using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Majoring in history, secondary education, liberal arts or an equivalent.
• Must be out-going, friendly, and energetic and have a positive attitude.
• Desire and ability to work with the public, particularly youth and families, in an informal education environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented setting.
• Has experience working with and mentoring teenage youth.
• Must possess excellent communication and good listening, mediating and organizational skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• Flexible work hours, including weekends.
• Candidate should be able to stand or sit for at least one hour or more.
• Candidate should also be able to walk up and down two flights of stairs and navigate floors that are uneven and/or ramped.
• Occasional lifting of programs supplies, office supplies, and exhibit items is required. Items may weigh 10 pounds or more.
Research Assistant Internship
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati. Call (513) 287-7025.
DEPARTMENT: Cincinnati History Museum- Education
RESPONSIBILITIES: Would work with the Director of the Cincinnati History Museum on the following projects:
• Create a method for documenting current and new education collection items and props. The document would outline information such as use, location, accession identification number, etc.
• Assist in the creation and locate possible funding opportunities for several new History programs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Majoring in museum studies, history, public education or an equivalent.
• Must be able to use Microsoft office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Should be self-motivated and be able to work without close supervision and be very detailed oriented.
• Candidate should be able to stand or sit for at least one hour or more.
• Candidate should also be able to walk up and down two flights of stairs and navigate floors that are uneven and/or ramped.
• Occasional lifting of items that may weigh 10 pounds or more.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented setting.
• Must possess excellent communication and good listening, mediating and organizational skills.
Additional Information: Flexible work hours Monday through Friday.
Adult Volunteer Program-Internship
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati. Call (513) 287-7025.
DEPARTMENT: Cincinnati History Museum Education
RESPONSIBILITIES: Would work with the Adult Volunteer Coordinator on all of the following:
• Create 8-12 lesson plans for training sessions for our Cincinnati History Adult volunteer program.
• Would help to establishing a mentoring/shadowing system for both current and new volunteers
• Refine and update the current Cincinnati History Museum Adult Volunteer Welcome packet
• Create supplemental training materials
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Majoring in adult education, human services, organizational leadership or an equivalent.
• Must be able to use Microsoft office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must enjoy working with adult volunteers.
• Should be self-motivated and be able to work without close supervision and be very detailed oriented.
• Candidate should be able to stand or sit for at least one hour or more.
• Candidate should also be able to walk up and down two flights of stairs and navigate floors that are uneven and/or ramped.
• Occasional lifting of items that may weigh 10 pounds or more.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented setting.
• Must possess excellent communication and good listening, mediating and organizational skills.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Flexible work hours Tuesday through Saturday.
Cincinnati In Motion Exhibit Research & Repair Internship
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati. Call (513) 287-7025.
DEPARTMENT: CHM-Education
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Create a document that outlines daily operations
• Create a document that outlines exhibit design and function.
• See to the daily and long term, operation, maintenance, and upkeep of Cincinnati In Motion, as needed
• Working a Cincinnati In Motion Exhibit Specialist, would start up or shut down the exhibit, keep it in a smooth operating condition through the daily maintenance and upkeep of the many different components of the exhibit. These would include model locomotive repair and cleaning, basic electrical work, track cleaning, model building, vacuuming dust, basic small motor repair and maintenance, making and casting from molds, painting, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Majoring in engineering, design or an equivalent.
• Basic electrical skills, basic mechanical knowledge, model-building skills, needs to have good hand eye dexterity.
• Must be able to handle multi-tasking, and be able to prioritize creative problem solving.
• Physically able to lift up to fifty pounds and able to crawl and work on hands and knees in confined spaces.
• Agility and balance are necessary to move through the model itself.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be willing to work with a diverse group of people.
• Should be self-motivated and be able to work without close supervision and be very detailed oriented.
• Must know Microsoft office products
• CAD software knowledge is preferred
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• Cincinnati In Motion is a large-scale model exhibit that represents 50 years of Cincinnati history. The exhibit includes up to 20 electric trains, 8 streetcars, and 4 inclines.
• Looking for flexible hours during the week or weekend.
Public Relations & Social Media Internship
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati. Call (513) 287-7025.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist the Public Relations Department in the following ways:
Developing and implementing media opportunities and interviews for Cincinnati Museum Center’s exhibits, films, museums and attractions.
Maintaining the planning and implementation of integrated media strategies and communications plans for exhibits, films and special programs.
Follow through with other departments to identify goals and objectives in order to develop strategic marketing plans to accomplish them.
Learn ways in which a public relations department creates and executes plans as well as cultivates relationships to obtain positive media coverage for all aspects of the institution.
Respond to community requests for photo shoots, etc. to foster a positive image in the eyes of the surrounding community.
Other duties as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ideal candidates will be skilled in Microsoft Office products, Word and Outlook in particular as well as various forms of social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.); graphic design and photography skills are a plus.
Ideal candidates will be self-starters, willing to take direction and also share ideas.
Knowledge of local print, televised and radio media personalities and entities a plus.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Projects:
Writing press releases and media alerts.
Taking photos at various media and private events as needed.
Assist public relations director and media relations manager in contacting media and coordinating media events.
Assist in research for potential future media opportunities.
Assist in general office tasks such as filing, archiving, etc.
Other projects as they arise.
Cincinnati History Museum Volunteer
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati. Call (513) 287-7025.
Monday through Saturday: 9:30-1:30 and 1am-5pm.
Sundays: 10:30am-2:30pm and 2:00pm-6pm.
Main responsibility is to assist Cincinnati History Museum staff with presenting programs to visitors and leading group tours.
Cincinnati In Motion Exhibit Specialist Volunteer
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati. Call (513) 287-7025.
Four hour shift available Monday through Saturday: 9am-1pm and 1pm-5pm.
Sunday: 10- 2pm and 2pm-6pm.
RESPONSIBILITIES: See to the daily and long term, operation, maintenance, and upkeep of Cincinnati In Motion, a large-scale model exhibit that represents 50 years of Cincinnati history. The exhibit includes up to 20 electric trains, 8 streetcars, and 4 inclines. Working with another CIM specialist, would start up or shut down the exhibit, keep it in a smooth operating condition through the daily maintenance and upkeep of the many different components of the exhibit. These would include model locomotive repair and cleaning, basic electrical work, track cleaning, model building, vacuuming dust, basic small motor repair and maintenance, making and casting from molds, painting, and working with the visiting public.
1st and 3rd Person Interpreters
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati. Call (513) 287-7025.
Monday through Saturday: 9:30-1:30 and 1am-5pm.
Sundays: 10:30am-2:30pm and 2:00pm-6pm.
Main responsibility is to interact with museum visitors by portraying a person from the past either in a designated exhibit space or by walking throughout various spaces with the History Museum.
Cincinnati History Museum Detective Agency Volunteer
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati. Call (513) 287-7025.
Wednesdays and Saturdays 10am-Noon and 1pm-4pm
Sundays 11am-1pm and 2 -5pm.
Main responsibility in Cincinnati History Museum is to ensure that all museum guests have a satisfying, educational, enjoyable and safe experience. Work individual or with a team to assist children with solving mysteries. Will help with program sign-ups and documenting program fees. During office time, may be asked to assist and prepare program materials. Needs to feel comfortable dressing in period clothing.
Ticket Takers
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati. Call (513) 287-7025.
Monday-Friday noon -2:30 p.m.
Ticket takers stamp tickets and check memberships at museum and exhibit entrances. As well as, open museum doors for patrons needing assistance (especially those pushing strollers and wheelchairs). Provide accurate information and directions. Assist with crowd control and building evacuation during emergency situations.
Gift Shop Assistant
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati. Call (513) 287-7025.
Mondays 1-5 p.m.
Love to shop or shop vicariously? The gift shop department is looking for a customer service extraordinaire with previous retail experience. Activities include: greeting and assisting visitors with their purchases, pricing merchandise, light cleaning, restocking, and answering questions. Cash register training will be provided.
Exhibit Liaison for America I Am: The African American Imprint
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati. Call (513) 287-7025.
June 19, 2010 through January 2, 2011
9:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. & 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. daily during exhibit run
A showcase celebrating nearly 500 years of achievement and accomplishment, America I AM: The African American Imprint opens Saturday, June 19, 2010 at Cincinnati Museum Center.
The America I Am Exhibit Liaison is responsible for visitor engagement, interaction, and providing educational knowledge for America I Am: The African-American Imprint in galleries as assigned by the exhibit supervisory team daily.
Exhibit Liaison for An American Journey: The Life & Photography of James Presley Ball
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati. Call (513) 287-7025.
June 19, 2010 through October 24, 2010
9:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. & 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. weekends and holidays only; other high visitation dates as assigned if available.
James Presley Ball, 19th century daguerreotypist, entrepreneur, and abolitionist lived and practiced in Cincinnati from 1849 to 1871 and was considered the premier Cincinnati daguerreotype artist of his era. Ball’s life and over 400 images by Ball and partners are featured in the exhibit.
The J. P. Ball Exhibit Liaison is responsible for visitor engagement, interaction, and providing educational knowledge for An American Journey: The Life & Photography of James Presley Ball in the John Ruthven Community Exhibits Gallery.
Bowling
Special Olympics - NKY, Florence. Call 859-525-7705.
Volunteers to work with Special Olympics Regional Bowling Tournament held at Superbowl in Newport, Ky on November6
Informal Gala/Auction
Holly Hill Children's Services, California. Call 859-635-0500.
Holly Hill is is need of volunteers to help with registration, food service, and the general running of a silent auction.
Media Team instructorvolunteer
The Frank Duveneck Arts and Cultural Center, Covington. Call 859.491.3942.
Our youth media team is looking for volunteers to help with video production, in all areas, to assist with Saturday classes from 2 - 4.
maintenance/cleaning
The Frank Duveneck Arts and Cultural Center, Covington. Call 859.491.3942.
Not glamorous, but so necessary! Weeding and trimming curbside, caring for small courtyard with ivy and peony bed, picking up trash, cleaning bathrooms and wood floors. Must be willing to undergo a background check.
Long-term Volunteer Opportunities
CLOVERNOOK CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED, CINCINNATI. Call 513-728-6261.
*Leisure/Recreational Services: As a Recreation Assistant, you serve as a sighted guide for a consumer with a visual impairment on outings and activities help in other ways that enable the consumer to more fully participate in the activity/community. All volunteers receive a monthly calendar of activities and contact the recreational specialist to register for an activity. These activities could include: crafts, dancing, drama, exercise, music, tandem biking, etc. You are also responsible for bringing consumers from main building to the Procter Center.
*One-to-One: As a “Friendly Visitor”, you build a one-to-one relationship with a consumer who is visually impaired. It includes companionship, recreational activities and development of a trusting relationship.
*Personal Reading: As a Personal Reader, you assist the consumer who is visually impaired with printed materials such as reading mail, writing letters and or labeling household items. This can be done in-person or over the phone.
*Proofreading: As a Copyholder working in the Transcription Department, you literally help thousands of people by assisting in the production of Braille materials by reading printed materials with an employee who is visually impaired. The employee works as a proofreader who is reading the Braille copy. Log errors that are identified. NO knowledge of Braille is necessary.
*Personal Assistance: As a Personal Assistant, help the consumer who is visually impaired with shopping for groceries, clothes and other household items. (This position could involve transportation assistance. Therefore, a driving background check, a minimum of 21 years and proof of insurance is typically required.)
*Transportation: Drive consumers with visual impairments to doctor appointments, food/clothes shopping, leisure outings, airport runs and a variety of other trips. (A driving background check, a minimum of 21 years and proof of insurance is required.
*Youth Services: As a Youth Development Assistant, serve as a sighted guide for a young consumer with a visual impairment (typically between the ages of 8-22 years old) on outings and activities so as to enable the consumer to more fully participate in the activity. Youth Services and activities are seasonal and take place during the week and weekends. Youth Services also include the annual summer Discovery Day Camps that typically run from June to July. The camps allow youth with vision impairments to explore aspects important to their lives such as; independence, creativity, technology and socialization. Types of camps include: Art Camp, Survivor Camp, Adventures in Activities of Daily Living and Technology Camp.
*Administrative/Clerical Assistance: Activities include but are not limited to filing, data entry, office organization, phone surveys, labeling, copying, collating and preparing mailings. Typically involves a regularly scheduled time weekly or bi-weekly.
*Develop Your Own Volunteer Role: Clovernook encourages volunteers with special skills/interests to develop those into new volunteer roles. Develop and teach a class, help with fund raising, share your musical talent – help us determine the most positive volunteer experience for you.
~VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE~
YOUNG PROFRESSIONALS ADVISORY BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS
CLOVERNOOK CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED, CINCINNATI. Call 513-728-6261.
Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired is looking for volunteers (approximately between the ages of 20-40 years of age) to serve on its Young Professionals Advisory Board. The purpose of the board is to plan and implement a special project that is determined and assigned by Clovernook's Board of Trustees. The board meets quarterly. We would also like one member from this board to also serve on our Signature Event Committee.
For more information, please contact Jessica Salyers, manager of development at 513.728.6216 or jsalyers@clovernook.org.
SIGNATURE EVENT VOLUNTEERS
CLOVERNOOK CENTER FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED, CINCINNATI. Call 513-728-6261.
Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired is looking for volunteers to serve on its Signature Event Committee. Committee members meet once a month in preparation for Clovernook’s 2011 fundraiser.
Must be willing to actively solicit funds/donations on behalf of Clovernook. Includes planning and implementation of fundraiser prior, during, and after the event. Assist with slienct auction and similar type activities.
Please contact Jessica Salyers, manager of development at 513.728.6216 or jsalyers@clovernook.org.
YMCA Mentoring in Cincinnati - Build a Future, Change a Community
Community Services YMCA, Cincinnati. Call 513-246-3230.
Do you have an hour a week to mentor a youth? YMCA mentors spend one-on-one time with a youth age 6-18 at a YMCA or school. Mentors and youth meet after school, in the evening, or on a weekend.
YMCA Mentoring is
• a structured time and place
• with a youth 6-18
• 1-3 hours every week
• 2 service learning projects
• career exploration
Mentors receive
• the support of their Mentoring Coordinator
• support through the YMCA Mentoring Center
• 15 hours of free training over a 4 week period
• personal satisfaction from sharing their strengths
If you had a special person in your life that guided you, nurtured you, supported you, and taught you that you mattered... then you had a mentor. Youth value having an adult that supports them.
Social Media Designer
Welcome House, Covington. Call 859-431-8717.
We are looking for a volunteer that can help us make our Facebook page unique. This includes using FBML to create custom tabs on our Fan Page.
Walk Ahead For A Brain Tumor Cure 5K Walk/Run
Brain Tumor Center: UC Neuroscience Institute, Cincinnati. Call 866-941-8264.
General setup of tables ect., registration of runners/walkers, handing out water at water stations, General Cleanup.
Employment Researcher
Redwood Center, Ft. Mitchell. Call 859-331-0880 .
Volunteers will identify and report employment opportunities, matching pre-determined criteria, to submit to our Employment Specialist. This service provides valuable information to support qualified job seeking individuals with disabilities. Volunteers can perform this service in our computer lab, or from their home, a minimum of 2 hours a week.
Youth Mentor
The National Committee on Youth, Covington. Call 859-292-0444.
Mentor will work with youth in Northern Kentucky to help raising awareness about attending college.
Receptionist
Be Concerned, Inc, Covington. Call 859-291-1340.
Answer phones weekdays 1-4 p.m. Help customers reschedule appointments, answer callers' questions about how to sign up for the food program, answer callers' questions about donations.
Donation Driver
Brighton Center Inc., Newport. Call 859.491.8303.
Pick up USDA Commodity program food items from warehouse site in N. KY. Deliver items to Brighton Center's Family Center and our 3 senior living facilities.
Thrift Shop Volunteer
St. Elizabeth Healthcare - Second Time Around Thrift Shop, Covington. Call 859-301-2140.
Volunteers staff the Second Time Around Shop located at 2014 Eastern Avenue, Covington, KY. Duties include picking up donated clothing, sorting, pricing, and stocking the merchandise on shelves and racks. They also pack and unpack boxes, ring up sales, make change and fill out deposit slips and take daily deposits to the bank.
Life Coach
Ex-Change House, Inc., Mentoring Plus, Dayton. Call 859-982--5895.
Mentor a teen once each week for a minimum of one year at the Salvation Army in Newport Kentucky
Fundraising
Frankies Furry Friends Rescue Inc., Alexandria. Call 859-635-9114.
Planning for fundraisers throughout the year.
Youth Transportation
Brighton Center Inc., Newport. Call 859.491.8303.
We are looking for responsible adults who are free during the day to transport youth (ages 11-17) to school and doctor's appointments.
Gift Shop Cashier
St. Elizabeth Healthcare - Ft. Thomas, Ft. Thomas. Call 859-301-2140.
To staff the Gift Shop and providing service to all customers. Accept responsibility for shop operation and ringing in all sales on the register.
Teen/Young Adult AA/NA Class
Brighton Center Inc., Newport. Call 859.491.8303.
Lead an AA and or NA group for youth and young adults ages 15-21 at Brighton Center's facility for homeless youth.
Senior Support
Brighton Center Inc., Newport. Call 859.491.8303.
Plan and execute weekly and monthly activities for senior residents living independently, such as bingo, birthday parties, exercise routines. Provide transportation to local stores, banks and doctor appointments.
Volunteers Needed For Fall Kickoff Event
Scarf It Up For Those In Need, Erlanger. Call (859) 802-4881.
Scarf It Up For Those In Need Fall Kickoff Event
September 25, 2010 At Receptions in Erlanger, Ky Volunteers needed for Registration Table, Silent Auction Tables, Ticket Sales Set Up & Clean Up
Lunch Provided for workers.
Administrative
Frankies Furry Friends Rescue Inc., Alexandria. Call 859-635-9114.
Need of someone with computer experience to help with data entry, checking emails, mailings, fundraising, event planning etc.
Need crafters
Frankies Furry Friends Rescue Inc., Alexandria. Call 859-635-9114.
If you are a crafter and would like to help with the animals in our care we are in need of people with the special talents such as: sewing, crocheting, and knitting items for the animals.