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Baking Program
Ronald McDonald House Charities, Cincinnati.  Call 513-636-7642.
If you're not up to providing an entire meal, how about coming to do some baking? Our guest families enjoy healthy - and sinful! - treats for those between meal snack ocassions. Bring your own ingredients and use our kitchens to prepare cookies, brownies, muffins, cakes or your own speciality!

Entertain Us!
Ronald McDonald House Charities, Cincinnati.  Call 513-636-7642.
If you our your group has a talent you'd like to show off -- we'd love to see it! We schedule entertainment activities 365 days a year to help lighten the mood and lift the spirts of our guest families.

Tax Preparer
AARP TaxAide Program for Northern Kentucky, Dayton.  Call 859-261-3743.
Volunteers are being sought to act as IRS and Kentucky income tax preparers under the AARP TaxAide Program. This free tax service is offered to residents of Northern Kentucky during the February-April, 2009 tax season. The AARP provides training for volunteer tax preparers. We use tax software prepared by the Internal Revenue Service and the Kentucky Department of Revenue. Computers are provided at the eight AARP TaxAide sites in the Northern Kentucky district. Short initial training sessions in small groups will be offered in October for new volunteers. A longer training session will be given to all AARP TaxAide volunteers in January, 2009. Anyone interested in volunteering for this worthwhile program should contact Rick Wolf at 859-261-3743.

Meal Program
Ronald McDonald House Charities, Cincinnati.  Call 513-636-7642.
Provide a home-cooked meal for the families who are staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Cincinnati. This program provides a much-needed service to the House guest families, who are supporting their sick children and often don’t have the time, funds, or energy to prepare a healthy, home-cooked meal.

Employment Receptionist
Welcome House, Covington.  Call 859-431-8717.
The person in this position is primarily responsible for greeting and giving information to clients, donors, and others who utilize the entry area of the Oasis Building. Additionally, the receptionist assists with answering phones and filing. Volunteers are needed Mondays and/or Fridays from 9:00am to 1:00pm

Life Skills Training
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission, Covington.  Call 859-581-6607.
Our agency is looking for someone with a teaching background or work experience to assist with Life Skills training. You would be working with 15-24 year old, low-income youth who are working on completing thier GED. You decide the time you would like to commit.

Mentoring Opportunities for children K - 12
Covington Partners in Prevention, Covington.  Call 859-392-3182.
Mentor One Child. Change Two Lives. Meet weekly with a middle school or junior high school student during the school day or on evenings or weekends. Be a lunch buddy, playground pal or celebrity reader at an elementary school. Mentors can volunteer during the day at Holmes Junior/Senior High School or Two Rivers Middle School. Opportunities also are available for volunteers who want to mentor middle school or junior high school students in the evenings or during the weekend. Elementary opportunities involve meeting weekly to share lunch conversation, to chat during recess, or to read with students during the school day.

Computer Recycler
Cincinnati Computer Cooperative, Cincinnati.  Call 513-771-3262.
Remove hard drives (training provided) Crush hards drives for recycled computers Test donated speakers Test donated computer monitors

Computer Recycler
Cincinnati Computer Cooperative, Cincinnati.  Call 513-771-3262.
Remove hard drives (training provided) Crush hard drives from computers for recycling Test donated speakers Test donated computer monitors

Donor Intake Assistant
Cincinnati Computer Cooperative, Cincinnati.  Call 513-771-3262.
Greet donors as they drop off donations Assist donors unloading cars Fill out donation form and give to donors Sort donations as they come in (training provided)

Donor Intake Assistant
Cincinnati Computer Cooperative, Cincinnati.  Call 513-771-3262.
Greet donors as they drop off donations Assist donors unloading cars Fill out donation form and give to donors Sort donations as they come in (training provided)

Foster Homes
Kentucky Tails, Edgewood.  Call 859.331.2401.
We are looking for foster homes for feral cats/kittens as well as tame cats/kittens. We receive a lot of needy animals but we do not have room for all of them. Some need assistance in being socialized and some just need a roof over their head. We do not maintain a shelter, we work with a foster home network only. We do also have three cages at the Florence Petsmart.

Job Lister
Welcome House, Covington.  Call 859-431-8717.
Volunteers are needed to look through the Sunday newspaper for entry-level positions in Northern Kentucky for our clients. Volunteers could work from home or come into the office and compile a list of these jobs by 2pm on Mondays.

Real World Learning Opportunities
Kenton County School District, Fort Wright.  Call 859-344-8888.
The Kenton County School District is transforming the high school educational experience. We have restructured our three high schools into smaller learning communities known as Schools of Study. The Schools of Study are customized to students’ particular learning styles, interests and needs. In each School of Study, students experience classes that are rigorous and relevant to their career goals. You or your business may be able to offer real world experience and network opportunities. We need relevant learning opportunities for all three of our high schools, Dixie Heights, Scott, and Simon Kenton. The four Schools of Study are: Visual/Performing Arts and Media (VPAM); Law, Education, Health and Human Services (LEHHS); Business and Information Technology (BIT); and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).

Service Learning
Kenton County School District, Fort Wright.  Call 859-344-8888.
Our schools are partners with the Mayerson Northern Kentucky Service Learning Initiative sponsored by Children Inc. Our Service Learning projects range from providing animal shelter care packages to providing cancer care caps to teaching sign language. Volunteers are always needed to help with projects. Join us today with our next Service Learning Project.

Homework Help
Kenton County School District, Fort Wright.  Call 859-344-8888.
Homework is a very important tool in the learning process. Homework allows students to take what they learned in class and use it in exercises, papers, and projects. Helping students with their homework gives them the extra support they may need and the confidence to do well in class. Help with homework is needed in all of our 18 schools.

Email Buddy
Kenton County School District, Fort Wright.  Call 859-344-8888.
Being an email buddy offers an opportunity to help students improve their writing, grammar, and communication skills. It also offers the chance to share information and knowledge about your career. Email buddies are need in all of our 11 elementary schools.

Math Help
Kenton County School District, Fort Wright.  Call 859-344-8888.
“When am I ever going to use this outside of class?” is a frequent question students ask. Help students improve their math skills and apply them to everyday life by becoming a math tutor. Math tutors are needed in all of our 18 schools.

Interlink Volunteers
Senior Services of Northern Kentucky, Covington.  Call 859-491-0522.
Senior Services of NKY's Voolunteer department has on-going volunteer opportunities for the following tasks: Meals-on-Wheels Delivery Drivers, Grocery Shoppers, Light Homemakers, Personal Escorts for appointments, Friendly Visitors, and Home Repair/ Yard Work.

parenting class mentor
Care Net Pregnancy Services of Northern KY, Florence.  Call 859.282.0029.
Teaching the 123 magic program by Dr. Phelan. We have a predesigned curriculum for teaching the time out program to parents of children ages 2-12. This is done in 12 one hour sessions.

Cat Foster
Rescue Our Shelter Animals and Strays, Inc. (ROSA'S), Alexandria.  Call 859-694-7672.
Caring for cats. Transporting to and from vet appointments and adoption events.

Reception/cleaning/office work
The Frank Duveneck Arts and Cultural Center, Covington.  Call 859.491.3942.
Someone needed to meet and greet visitors, answer phone, do light cleaning and organizing of supplies, office work. Must be willing to undergo background check.

Jewelry Making Instructor
The Frank Duveneck Arts and Cultural Center, Covington.  Call 859.491.3942.
Volunteer needed to instruct either youth or adults in beading and jewelry making. One day workshops or series of classes are welcome. Must be willing to undergo background check.

Visual Art Instructor
The Frank Duveneck Arts and Cultural Center, Covington.  Call 859.491.3942.
Develop program or project designed to help community participants learn new skills and explore creativity through visual arts. Must be willing to undergo background check.

Fiber Arts Instructor
The Frank Duveneck Arts and Cultural Center, Covington.  Call 859.491.3942.
Teach and assist participants in Fiber Arts programs including knitting, crochet, and sewing. Students range in age from 9 to senior citizens. Must be willing to undergo background check.

Fireworks Festival Helpers
Children's Home of Northern Kentucky, Covington.  Call 859-261-8768.
Each year the Children’s Home hosts a Fireworks Festival on the front lawn of the Home over looking downtown Cincinnati and the Labor Day fireworks. The Home is looking for volunteers to assist with the concessions stands, craft tables, game stations, and ticket window.

Tax Volunteer
Welcome House, Covington.  Call 859-431-8717.
Volunteers are needed to help clients fill out their tax returns. The tax clinic runs from February to April two days a week for 3 hours each day. There is a one-time training session in December and January that will teach you everything you need to know.

What if you could help NKY kids by simply searching the web? Well you can!!!!!!!!
Real Deal Athletics, Independence.  Call 8599121154.
What if you could help fund a new facility without leaving the comfort of your desk? Well you can! Real Deal Athletics has partnered with Goodsearch.com to raise money for our capital campaign for a new facility. All you have to do to help raise the targeted $100,000 is the following: Go to Goodsearch.com In the bar that says "who do you goodsearch for?" type Real Deal and click verify. This will pull up our information Real Deal Athletics (Independence, KY) Then you just search away like you would on any other search engine! Real Deal will receive 1 cent for every search performed with RDA selected as the charity. It's that easy! So remember DON'T google when searching online...GOODSEARCH for REAL DEAL!!! Support a cause while you surf the web... If enough people use Goodsearch.com as their primary search engine for Real Deal our goal will be attained...It is a big goal for 1 penny at a time, but with NKY's help the sky is the limit. Set Goodsearch.com as your homepage or install a search bar on your browser from the front page of goodsearch!

Volunteer Character Coach
WINNERS WALK TALL, Cincinnati.  Call 513-604-6019.
Group mentoring in a classroom once a week for 15 minutes per week teaching children about life lessons that relate to character issues for social skills, performance skills and health and safety issues. Training and materials provided. No cost to the character coach or school.

Special projects volunteer
Kenton County Public Library, Covington.  Call 859-962-4060.
Occasionally, the library needs assistance with special projects. The scope of duties may cover a broad range of activities, from clerical work to jobs involving more physical stamina. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Filing Data entry Sorting, stapling, assembling papers or other items Using copying machine Checking shelves for books or other materials Book care

Library Program Volunteer
Kenton County Public Library, Covington.  Call 859-962-4060.
This volunteer positon is available at the Mary Ann Mongan(Covington), Erlanger, and William E. Durr (Independence) branches. The volunteer will assist with medium to larger size programs such as holiday related events, Story Telling Festival, special musical or arts programs and community events. The responsibilities for this position will vary from day to day. These tasks may include, but are not limited to assisting with: *pre-program preparation, setup, and post program clean-up *program facilitation *special projects as needed The schedule for this position is will vary based on program needs. Most library programs for adult, family and teen programs are scheduled on weekday evenings at 7pm with an occasional Saturday or Sunday afternoon program. The schedule for this position would require afternoon and evening hours.

Facility worker
Care Net Pregnancy Services of Northern KY, Florence.  Call 859.282.0029.
General weekly indoor cleaning of facility. Light yardwork and handywork . No training required.

Museum Volunteer - Special Events
James A. Ramage Civil War Museum, Fort Wright.  Call 859-344-1145.
Special Events at the Museum are typically scheduled a year in advance, so please refer to the Events Calendar on the website, if you are interested in volunteering for a specific event. We do ask that any individual or group interested in volunteering for an event please contact the Museum or the City of Fort Wright, Kentucky at least two weeks prior to the event. Children, school groups or other youth organizations are welcome to volunteer for scheduled events, however children must be at least 10 years of age and accompanied by a chaperone or parent. In addition, Youth Volunteers will have to provide a signed release form from a parent or guardian prior to volunteering. Volunteers for special events will also be required to sign a release form and provide contact information prior to the event. Special Event Volunteers will be required to wear an I.D. badge and may be required to wear a specific uniform for an event. During some special events, such as Battery Hooper Days, Volunteers may be required to follow a specific schedule.

Museum Volunteer
James A. Ramage Civil War Museum, Fort Wright.  Call 859-344-1145.
The James A. Ramage Civil War Museum seeks qualified individuals for the Volunteer program who are interested and enthusiastic about the working with a broad range of audiences and who are willing and able to fulfill the Museum's mission. Individuals with an interest and/or background in history, the arts, education and facility operations are highly encouraged to apply. Prospective Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. Requirements * Mandatory orientation for general Volunteers * Good communication skills * Pass a Criminal Background Check conducted by the City of Fort Wright, Kentucky. Individuals who refuse to comply with this request may not be accepted as a Volunteer * Compliance with the Museum's policies and procedures, and understanding of the Museum's Volunteer manual * Flexibility in scheduling and with responsibilities Additional training for Volunteers who wish to conduct educational programs both in house and outreach

Reading
Kenton County School District, Fort Wright.  Call 859-344-8888.
Make a difference in the life of a child by reading with individual students or groups of students. Readers are needed in each of our 18 schools.

Overnight Host
Interfaith Hospitality Network of Northern Kentucky, Newport.  Call 859-431-6840.
Spend the evening and sleep at our Host Church. Be available to respond to any of our guest's needs or emergencies.

Prepare & Serve Dinner
Interfaith Hospitality Network of Northern Kentucky, Newport.  Call 859-431-6840.
Prepare & serve evening meal to up to 14 people, usually 4 or 5 adults and children under age 10.

Van Driver
Interfaith Hospitality Network of Northern Kentucky, Newport.  Call 859-431-6840.
Drive our I.H.N. Van taking our homeless famlies to and from our Host Churches to and from our Day Center in Newport at 6:30 am and 4:45 pm.

American Cancer Society After Work Specialty Party
American Cancer Society, Ft. Mitchell.  Call 859-647-2226.
We are looking for individuals that are interested in helping plan this young professionals after work party.

Nature’s Trading Post Attendant
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati.  Call (513) 287-7025.
Flexible shifts during Museum hours Nature’s Trading Post is the place for you if you have a love of the natural world! We allow visitors to bring in items from nature and trade them for other natural objects. Knowledge of fossils (especially those common to the Cincinnati area), animals, plants, rocks and minerals is strongly recommended. Volunteers in this position will also need basic computer skills such as working with a database. Strong visitor service experience, engaging communication skills (such as encouraging visitors to inquire and investigate) and being comfortable working with children of all ages is necessary. An education background is a plus but not required.

Preschool Sandplay Learning Aide
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati.  Call (513) 287-7025.
Flexible shifts during Museum hours MNHS is recruiting people who love interacting with preschoolers. Our Preschool Sandplay area is a fun environment where learning can happen with a little help from a caring volunteer. Enthusiastic, warm, and friendly people are needed to engage families with children ages 5 and under Former preschool teaching experience a plus but not necessary.

Paleontology Exhibit Guide
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati.  Call (513) 287-7025.
Flexible shifts during Museum hours Recruiting “Paleontologists-at-heart” to serve in exhibits such as the Dino Hall, Cincinnati’s Ice Age, and Lost Voices. Volunteers have the opportunity to perform engaging and interactive demonstrations. Excellent communication with visitors of all ages, enthusiasm and visitor service skills are necessary. A science and/or education background is a plus but not required. If you want to share your knowledge and passion for paleontology with others or are willing to learn and share, then this is the place for you!

Museum Hospitality Greeter
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati.  Call (513) 287-7025.
Flexible shifts during Museum hours Welcome and greet arriving visitors at the entrance to MNHS. A friendly, welcoming and enthusiastic personality is needed along with the ability to approach and engage visitors in a busy environment. General knowledge of the museum is necessary and training will be provided. Visitor service is a vital component of this position.

Garden Guide
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati.  Call (513) 287-7025.
Flexible shifts during Museum hours Calling all Green Thumbs … we have just the garden for you! If you love to garden at your own home or are a gardener without a place to play then come and help in ours! We are recruiting volunteers who would like to be a caretaker of and teacher in our garden Planting, weeding and general garden maintenance will be required. Engaging communication skills, enthusiasm, excellent customer service skills and a friendly personality are desirable. Volunteers should be able to perform activities that include bending and stooping and be outdoors for periods of time.

Fossil Preparator
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati.  Call (513) 287-7025.
Flexible shifts during Museum hours Volunteers assisting in the Paleontology Laboratory must have an eye for detail and be able to perform laboratory tasks as needed. Most common among these are cleaning, preserving and restoring fossil bones obtained from Dinosaur Field School. Applicants must have the ability to follow instructions closely and be willing to work in a team environment. Artistic or creative abilities desirable but all training is provided. Interest in interacting with visitors a plus.

Exhibit Guide
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati.  Call (513) 287-7025.
Flexible shifts during Museum hours The MNHS is recruiting volunteers who share our passionate belief in our mission to inspire people of all ages to understand and appreciate natural history, science, and regional history, as well as stimulate curiosity and promote enjoyment of learning. Applicants should be willing to aid visitors, interpret exhibits and facilitate learning in all areas and to learn via training and ongoing professional development opportunities. Volunteers should be focused on providing excellent customer service which includes engaging communication skills with people of all ages, as well as being friendly, helpful, and energetic. A background in science and/or education is a plus but not required.

Earth Science Exhibit Guide
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati.  Call (513) 287-7025.
Flexible shifts during Museum hours Seeking Earth Science gurus to engage visitors in museum exhibits such as The Cave, Cincinnati’s Ice Age and the Glacial Geology Hall. Volunteers perform interactive demonstrations using the Stream Table and other items from our collection. Engaging communication skills, enthusiasm for the subject and an energetic personality are required. Excellent visitor service skills are also a necessity. An education and/or science background is a plus but not required. If you would like to share our passion for Earth Science with others, then this is just where you need to be!

Architectural Design Intern
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati.  Call (513) 287-7025.
Part-time, unpaid position. During Museum hours. Intern will convert complicated schematics to design and produce legible, simple, user-friendly interior map of the visitor traffic flow, floor exhibits, and program areas of the Museum of Natural History & Science, Duke Energy Children’s Museum and Cincinnati History Museum at Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal. Visitors and guests and will use these maps during self-guided tours of the museums and to locate exhibit and event sites. The opportunity exists to create a product that will not only greatly assist Cincinnati Museum Center and its visitors, but to produce exciting colorful imagery of an iconic and historic Cincinnati and National Landmark. Experience in architecture, engineering or interior design with experience in graphic arts or computer- assisted design skills a plus. Creativity and independence a MUST. Interest in educational techniques and in historic, monumental architecture a plus.

Biology Exhibit Guide
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati.  Call (513) 287-7025.
Flexible shifts during Museum hours Do you love learning and teaching about the human body and health? If so, then we have just the place for you! Our All About You exhibit is an interactive place where visitors come to learn about the body, how it works and what keeps it healthy and well. You will also perform demonstrations in our All About You window using teaching specimens and models. Engaging communication skills, enthusiasm, excellent customer service skills and a friendly personality are needed. A background in science and/or education is a plus but not required.

Anthropology Exhibit Guide
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati.  Call (513) 287-7025.
Flexible shifts during Museum hours Seeking inspired lovers of anthropology to help bring the Museum to life for our visitors! We are recruiting volunteers to serve in museum exhibits such as Pathways to Change and EarthWorks as well as perform hands-on learning demonstrations. If you have an anthropology background or a strong interest in the subject and are willing to learn and share your knowledge and enthusiasm with others, then this is the place for you!