Last 40 Volunteer Opportunities

Writer
Northern Kentucky Youth Foundation, Independence. Call 859-795-1506.
The Volunteer Writer will help the NKYF write content that explains and promotes current advocacy programs. The Volunteer Writer will help collect data and write up information to be shared in our newsletter, as well as for other marketing strategies. This position allows for a lot of creativity and provides the opportunity to learn a great deal about our youth and our communities. In addition, it is a great way to learn about nonprofit work, outreach, and communications. Internship credit may be available.

Middle/High School Advisor
Northern Kentucky Education Council, Multiple-6 Counties. Call 859-282-9214.
Meet one-on-one with 8th and 10th grade students at their school during Operation Preparation Week March 12-16, 2012 (one-time meeting approximately 30 minutes). Discuss their career aspirations and encourage their path towards college and career readiness.

Visitor Services Ambassador
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati. Call (513) 287-7025.
Our Ambassadors embody the essence of superior customer service. From first impressions to farewells, this group of volunteers make a positive and lasting impression on our visitors. Individuals must be outgoing, friendly and possess the ability to communicate with groups of all sizes and abilities. Duties will include assisting with welcoming guests and school groups, answering questions and prividing directional information, asisting with table accommodations during lunch time, scanning tickets, checking memberships and distributing promotional materials.

Government Representatives
Northern Kentucky Youth Foundation, Independence. Call 859-795-1506.
The Northern Kentucky Youth Foundation is looking for representatives to attend government council meetings at located in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties. These representatives would attend meetings and report back to the NKY Youth Foundation on decisions being made that impact students positively/negatively so that the organization can report to the general public. This volunteer position is of minimal commitment but we would like a long-term commitment.

School Representatives
Northern Kentucky Youth Foundation, Independence. Call 859-795-1506.
The Northern Kentucky Youth Foundation is looking for representatives to attend middle school and high school Site Based Decision Making meetings at schools located in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties. These representatives would attend meetings and report back to the NKY Youth Foundation on decisions being made that impact students positively/negatively so that the organization can report to the general public. This volunteer position is of minimal commitment but we would like a long-term commitment.

HMS Community Learning Center volunteer
Covington Partners , Covington. Call 859-392-3172.
Help with activites and tutoring in after-school program. Volunteer can work in 1-hr. blocks, if necessary.

Filing - Clerical Duties
Brighton Center Inc., Newport. Call 859.491.8303.
Organize and file charts pertaining to families participating in a regional home visitation program for early childhood education. Prepare materials for home visitors.

Power Pack Driver
FreeStore Foodbank, Cincinnati . Call 513-482-4500.
Delivery of Power Packs, which includes: loading vehicle with designated orders, transportation and unloading of boxes, assisting school coordinator with moving boxes to designated storage area, and picking up empty boxes. A typical box is 19”Lx15 ½” Wx9 ½ H and holds 6 Power Packs. Help the Freestore Foodbank maintain a positive image and relationship with Power Pack sites. Returning empty boxes and signed delivery tickets to warehouse. Scheduling volunteer shift. Arriving on time for volunteer shift. Maintains valid Drivers License/Commercial Drivers License at all times. This opportunity is on Tuesdays and Wednesdays only.

Homework Help
Dayton YMCA Teen Center, Dayton. Call 859-291-0490.
Need volunteers to help kids with their homework grades 4th-12th.

Mentoring
Dayton YMCA Teen Center, Dayton. Call 859-291-0490.
What is YMCA Mentoring? • One-on-one site based mentoring (meet only at a YMCA, school, or library). • Mentors are able to take their mentee other places in the community if they choose, only after getting approval from their mentor coordinator. • Mentoring happens when you are available: after school, evenings, or weekends. • Youth and mentor meet once a week for 1 to 3 hours for 12 months. • Youth and mentor will perform at least 2 community service projects together. • Youth and mentor will explore decision making processes and career options. • Youth and mentor will work to develop plans and visions for youth’s future. Who does YMCA Mentoring Serve? • Our goal is to serve over 150 youth, ages 6-18, in Northern Kentucky. • Youth are being identified for enrollment through a variety of avenues: ? Schools (Bellevue, Newport, Dayton, Fort Thomas, etc). ? YMCA’S in the Northern Kentucky area including: The Campbell County YMCA in Fort Thomas, KY and Dayton YMCA Teen Center in Dayton, KY. Who are our Mentors? • An understanding adult who can listen, respect different points of view, empathize with a youth’s struggles, and enable their resilience and potential. • At least 23 years old and have a high school diploma or G.E.D. level education. What will be the impact of YMCA Mentoring? • Youth have the added influence of a positive adult that they feel connected to. • Youth have improved relationships with primary caregivers. • Youth improve grades and attendance in school. • Youth decrease school infractions (e.g. detention, suspensions, etc.). • Mentors feel an increased connectivity to the community in which they mentor. • Mentors feel a sense of belonging to the YMA Mentoring Program as a whole. How are Mentors Supported? • Mentoring Coordinators help plan activities, and provide resources, games, and materials for mentors and youth. • Mentor Coordinator will provide ongoing support for the relationship. • Monthly Mentor Support meetings (optional) Mentors and youth receive a complimentary membership to the YMCA! What is the process for becoming a Mentor? • Complete application and return it to your local YMCA branch or email it. • Complete orientation interview (1 hour). • Complete mentor training (15 hours and planned around YOUR schedule). • Pass a fingerprint security screen, background check, and reference check. For more information please call Justine Ryan at: (859) 291-0490 or email: jbanks@cincinnatiymca.org

So no senior goes hungry - be a Meals on Wheels driver!
Senior Services of Northern Kentucky, Covington. Call 859-292-7953.
Donate a few hours a day to help feed hungry seniors. Our Meals On Wheels program needs drivers and backup "on call" drivers. This is our area of greatest need.

Dog Walkers & Transporters
Pawzitive Petz Rescue, Ltd, Verona. Call 8598038428.
Pawzitive Petz Rescue is looking for dog lovers willing to transport dogs to adoption events throughout the tri-state. In addition, we need volunteers to come out and walk the dogs during our events.

Foster Homes
Pawzitive Petz Rescue, Ltd, Verona. Call 8598038428.
Open your hearts & home to dogs/puppies - you provide safe, temporary care and transport to adoption events, Pawzitive Petz Rescue provides pre-screened dogs/puppies, any equipment (leash, crate, bowls, collar, etc.) and food.

Homework Club Tutor
Washington United Church of Christ, Cincinnati. Call 5135417757.
Our Homework Club offers you the opportunity to become a volunteer tutor for a child (grades K-6) in need of your help. Pair up with your student one afternoon each week to build a trusting relationship and help them with their homework each day you volunteer. Simply call us at (513) 541-7757 if you would like to volunteer or hear more about the program. Homework Club runs from 4:15 to 5:45, Monday through Thursday, and our volunteers are asked to select one day each week to attend.

Volunteer Income Assistance Program
Brighton Center Inc., Newport. Call 859.491.8303.
Help provide free tax help for low to moderate income famiiles who need assistance preparing their tax returns in Campbell, Boone and Grant Counties.

Teach a child to succeed
Boys Hope Girls Hope (BHGH) of Cincinnati, Cincinnati. Call (513) 721-3380.
Help a child succeed through education by tutoring your best subject. Tutors may volunteer at BHGH residential homes (in Walnut Hills or Finneytown) or BHGH's after-school program (in Walnut Hills). Scholars are tutored for a minimum of 90 minutes per week for one academic year. Grades range from third to 12th, in a variety of subjects. The after-school program runs from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays. Residential home tutors are more flexible on weekdays.

Friend a child, save a life
Boys Hope Girls Hope (BHGH) of Cincinnati, Cincinnati. Call (513) 721-3380.
Friend a child in need to mold and encourage him or her to reach full potential. Join our family to follow your assigned scholar throughout adolescence as his or her capability comes to fruition. Mentors meet with scholars face-to-face, bi-monthly, and maintain communication between visits, for at least a year. Scholars range from ages 8 to 18 and matches are based on gender. Volunteer training is provided.

Rags to Riches
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, Newport. Call 859 431-6216.
The multi-media concert presentation of the historical rise of ragtime, blues and early jazz music, for middle to high school students. At Notre Dame Academy, Park Hills, KY. 1699 Hilton Dr. Park Hills, Ky 41011

Rags to Riches
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, Newport. Call 859 431-6216.
The multi-media concert presentation of the historical rise of ragtime, blues and early jazz music, for middle to high school students. At Florence Baptist Church at Mt. Zion, 642 Mt. Zion Rd, Florence KY 41042

Cinematic Piano
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, Newport. Call 859 431-6216.
The KSO’s final concert of its 20th anniversary subscription series will feature pieces written by Hollywood composers for classic small piano concertos for scores, including The Apartment, Dangerous Moonlight and Exodus. At Florence Baptist Church at Mt. Zion, 642 Mt. Zion Rd, Florence KY 41042

Mischievous Music
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, Newport. Call 859 431-6216.
For the fourth program of the 20th anniversary subscription series the KSO plays “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”, “Peer Gynt” and “Till Eulenspiegel.” They’re rascals and audience favorites! At Notre Dame Academy, Park Hills, KY. 1699 Hilton Dr. Park Hills, Ky 41011

After-School Program Tutor
Brighton Center Inc., Newport. Call 859.491.8303.
Help school-age children complete homework in an after-school program offered at Bright Days Child Development Program.

Corporate Project Days
Ronald McDonald House Charities, Cincinnati. Call 513-636-7642.
Looking for a great teambuilding opportunity for your office staff? Ronald McDonald House welcomes corporate groups of up to 20 for full or half days of cleaning, cooking and maintenance projects. The House is open every day, and we’ll do our best to work about your needs. Gather your co-workers and enjoy this unique opportunity to give back. You'll have the chance to meet families from around the world and immediately know you've made a difference.

Escort
St. Elizabeth Healthcare - Florence, Florence. Call 859-301-2140.
Welcomes, directs and/or escorts patients/guest to appriopriate destination by transporting using a wheelchair or by walking them. Able and willing to cover for Information Desk volunteer during breaks or absence from desk.

Escort
St. Elizabeth Healthcare - Edgewood, Edgewood. Call 859-301-2140.
Welcomes, directs and/or escorts patients/guest to appropriate destination by transporting using a wheelchair or by walking them to their destination. Able and willing to cover for Information Desk volunteer during breaks or absence from desk.

Weekly Volunteering
Cincinnati Computer Cooperative, Cincinnati. Call 513-771-3262.
Wednesday Evenings from 6-9 Saturdays from 9-3 (excluding national holidays) Help us recieve, sort, test, and clean equipment

Golf Outing Volunteers
Kicks For Kids, Covington. Call 859-331-8484.
Celebrity Drivers - Drive a golf cart for a celebrity participant for the day. Take score for the foursome you are paired with. Hole Spotters - Monitor a hole on the course and spot balls that are hit there. (These get to meet all celebrities that pass through the course!) Other - Clean up, work registration table, serve food, etc.

Preschool needs a Wood Crafter!
Children, Inc., Covington. Call 859-431-2075.
Montessori Early Learning Academy (MELA) is seeking a volunteer to bring the great outdoors right into their classrooms! We are looking for someone to craft wood scraps into materials children can build natural-looking structures, examine textures and enjoy frustration-free building! Blocks need to be carefully sanded, so they’re smooth & safe for little hands. Please contact bfugate@childreninc.org for further details about this opportunity! Thank you!

Client Buddy (Welcome House of NKY)
Welcome House, Covington. Call 859-431-8717.
Volunteers are needed to be a friend and provide minimal assistance to some of our clients. Duties might include transporting client to grocery store or doctor appointments, helping with light cleaning, and providing conversation and smile to help lift clients spirits. Volunteers need to have a car and be a genuinely friendly and positive person. Volunteer would be matched with one client and continually meet with that same client weekly on a schedule determined by volunteer and client.

Handyman (woman)
Welcome House, Covington. Call 859-431-8717.
We are always in need of individuals who are handy with repairs, building, and maintenance. Professional painters, plumbers, electricians, and seamstresses to assist in the maintenance of our 5 properties are always wanted. Help to make a difference in your community today! The schedule would be an "on-call" schedule or customized to fit the volunteers schedule.

Volunteer Assistant
Senior Services of Northern Kentucky, Covington. Call 859-292-7953.
-Data Entry -Return phone calls to prospective volunteers -Flexible scheduling but prefer 3 hours, 2 days a week

Walk Volunteer
ALS Association Kentucky Chapter, The, Villa Hills. Call 859-331-1384.
There are many opportunities! Below will give you just a few ideas... Greeting Walkers Directing Traffic Setting up the Walk Route Handing out Food or Drinks Registering Walkers Handing out Walk Shirts etc...

Office Volunteer
ALS Association Kentucky Chapter, The, Villa Hills. Call 859-331-1384.
Mailing Walk Packets, Folding Brochures, Labeling Wristbands, Putting together informational Folders, etc.

Women's Wellness Breast Center Assistant
St. Elizabeth Healthcare - Ft. Thomas, Ft. Thomas. Call 859-301-2140.
Assist with front desk duties. Service customers by greeting, answering phones, transferring calls, sending & receiving faxes, restocking smocks. Minimum (1) 4-hour shift per week

Gift Shop
St. Elizabeth Healthcare - Florence, Florence. Call 859-301-2140.
To staff and accept responsibility for gift shop operations. Ringing sales on the register and providing service to all customers.

Life Coach
Mentoring Plus, Newport. Call 859-982--5895.
Meet with a teen one evening weekly at the Newport Salvation Army to lend support as a positive role model.

P E Monitor
Notre Dame Urban Education Center, Covington. Call 859-261-4487.
Instruct and assist children with their daily P E activity which may include simple ball games, use of a Wii system, use of exercise equipment or group games. Provide supervision of children and compliance with P E rules. Set up and clean up at end of session. The P E program encourages children to be active and in good physical shape.

Spring Tutor
Notre Dame Urban Education Center, Covington. Call 859-261-4487.
Tutors work with the children to complete their homework and improve their reading and math skills. Tutoring is done one-to-one or in small group sessions. Volunteers who tutor one-to-one commit to one day a week and to remain with a child for the semester.

Summer Camp Counselor
Muscular Dystrophy Association, Cincinnati. Call 513-231-2222.
MDA offers a one-week camping session to children and young adults ages 6-17 who have muscular dystrophy or a related neuromuscular disorder. All of the participants have some degree of muscle weakness and need varying amounts of assistance depending on their condition...some just need a little help getting around, while others need almost total care. We recruit volunteers to help the campers get around the facility so that they may participate in activities such as swimming, sports, arts & crafts, etc. Volunteers may be called upon to push wheelchairs, assist with personal care and will be paired one-on-one with a camper. We look for volunteers who have a strong desire to give of themselves to ensure our campers have a safe and enjoyable camping experience. Volunteers will be paired with a camper that they feel comfortable caring for. Counselors will receive 160 hours of community service for this week-long volunteer opportunity. This year's camp is being held at Camp Campbell Gard in Hamilton, Ohio from Saturday June 30, through Saturday July 7, 2012. New counselors are required to attend camp volunteer training, which will be held the evening of Saturday June 30th This year's camp theme is "Everyday is a Holiday.".

Adoption reference checker
Pampered Pets Animal Rescue, Newport. Call 000-000-0000.
PPAR, a nonprofit animal rescue, is in need of a volunteer(s) to serve as a reference checker on adoption applications. We require personal and vet references as part of our adoption application. This position would entail calling or emailing those references to ensure prospective adopters are responsible pet owners.

Rabbit Fosters
Pampered Pets Animal Rescue, Newport. Call 000-000-0000.
Interested in helping to save unwanted and neglected bunnies? PPAR is looking for foster volunteers to love and care for bunnies in their home until permanent placement can be found. PPAR pays for all medical costs; foster volunteers provide food, bedding and love. Foster volunteers are asked to help screen prospective adopters and conduct home visits to ensure the animal goes to the best home possible.

Kitten/Cat Fosters Needed!
Pampered Pets Animal Rescue, Newport. Call 000-000-0000.
Interested in helping to save unwanted and neglected kittens and cats? Become a foster volunteer! Foster volunteers are needed to foster rescued kittens and/or cats in their home until a forever home can be found for them. PPAR pays for any and all vet bills; foster volunteers provide food, litter and love. Foster volunteers are asked to help screen prospective adopters and conduct home visits to ensure the animal is going to the best home possible. Volunteers can also participate in Saturday adoption events at their convenience.

Sewers/Crafters
Pampered Pets Animal Rescue, Newport. Call 000-000-0000.
PPAR relies on fundraising to help pay for the vet costs of the animals we rescue. We sell dog bandannas, pet beds and other dog boutique items at area craft shows to help raise funds. We are in need of volunteers who are experienced sewers or who are crafty.

Small Breed Dog Fosters
Pampered Pets Animal Rescue, Newport. Call 000-000-0000.
Foster volunteers are needed to foster a small breed dog in their home until permanent placement can be found. PPAR pays for all of the animal's vet costs; the foster volunteer provides food and love. Foster volunteers are asked to help screen and conduct home visits with prospective adopters. Foster volunteers may also participate in Saturday adoption events at their convenience. We can only rescue as many animals as we have foster homes!

Viking Zone Volunteer
Covington Partners , Covington. Call 859-392-3172.
The Viking Zone, a Community Learning Center located at Ninth District Elementary school in Covington, needs volunteers to serve and clean-up dinner from 4:45-5:45 M-Th.

Viking Zone - Front Desk Attendant
Covington Partners , Covington. Call 859-392-3172.
The Viking Zone, a Community Learning Center (CLC) located at Ninth District Elementary school in Covington, offers academic and non-academic activies and programs to youth during non-school hours. Volunteers are needed to sit at the front desk from 3:30 - 6:00. Front Desk Attendants will let people into the building and assist in directing people to the appropriate location. Volunteers can volunteer for the whole period or just for a 1/2 hour time block. It's up to you!

Let It Shine Tutor/Volunteer
Covington Partners , Covington. Call 859-392-3172.
Let It Shine is an after-school program at John G Carlisle Elementary, Covington, Kentucky. Tutors and other volunteers will work with youth in grades 2 - 5.

YMCA Mentoring - Build a Future, Change a Community
Community Services YMCA, Cincinnati. Call 513-246-3230.
ONE HOUR a week is a small commitment to make a big difference! YMCA mentors spend one-on-one time with youth ages 6 – 18 during their free time. Mentors and youth are matched based on similar interested, so it’s easy for them to find ways to HAVE FUN! Here's a link for more information and to sign-up! www.myy.org/our-ys/branches/community-services Mentors receive: • complementary Y membership • support from YMCA Mentoring Coordinators who plan activities, and provide materials • 15 hours of mentor training over 4 weeks • option of monthly support meetings throughout match • FBI background check

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.

Thrift Shop Volunteer
St. Elizabeth Healthcare - Covington, Covington. Call 859-301-2140.
Duties include picking up donated clothing, sorting, pricing, and stocking the merchandise on shelves and racks. You also pack and unpack boxes, ring up sales, make change and fill out deposit slips and take daily deposits to the bank. The Thrift Shop is located at: 2014 Eastern Avenue, Covington.

Fundraising
Frankies Furry Friends Rescue Inc., Alexandria. Call 859-635-9114.
Planning for fundraisers throughout the year.

Information Desk Clerk
St. Elizabeth Healthcare - Florence, Florence. Call 859-301-2140.
Provides assistance, directions, and accurate information to our customers in a proactive, sincere, respectful and courteous manner.

Senior Support Activities
Brighton Center Inc., Newport. Call 859.491.8303.
Plan and execute weekly or monthly activities for senior residents living independently, such as bingo, birthday parties, and exercise classes.

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.

Fosters for small breed dogs
Frankies Furry Friends Rescue Inc., Alexandria. Call 859-635-9114.
Foster homes are needed for the small breed dogs this would include taking care of the dog until he/she has found a forever home. We provide all supplies for this dog until it is adopted. You would need to possibly transport the dog to a vet appointment or an adoption event.

Homework Helper - Over-the-Rhine
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati, Cincinnati. Call 513-421-8909.
Description: Across the country, school systems are experiencing high school students dropping out at alarming rates. In 2009, nearly 1/4 of Cincinnati Public School students failed to graduate from high school. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati has adopted high school graduation as a key focus of the organization. We have several programs that focus on education, including Power Hour Homework Help. Power Hour is a program that encourages Members to become self-directed learners. Power Hour gives Club Members time to spend specifically on homework assignments, in the Club atmosphere. During this time they can seek help on completing assignments from staff and volunteers. Volunteer objectives: - Work with Members one-on-one or in small groups to complete homework assignments - Assist Members in understanding concepts needed to complete assignments - Help members utilize aids to complete homework (calculators, dictionaries, etc.) - Answer Members' questions as they work through assignments or extra worksheets We are looking for committed individuals willing to donate an hour of their time every other week, to help the disadvantaged youth of our community succeed academically. This opportunity is a great way to connect individually with Members and be a positive role model in their lives. **Hours below show Club availability, please pick an hour block that works best with your schedule**

Knitting Instructor
Scarf It Up For Those In Need, Erlanger. Call (859) 802-4881.
To teach knitting at various location and tell about Scarf It Up

Homework Program
Burlington Elementary Family Resource Center, Burlington. Call 859-334-4440.
Volunteers will help students in 3rd-5th grades on Tuesday's and Thursday's from 3:45-4:45 in the school library, complete homework and/or late/missing assignments. This is not a tutoring program and is strickly help with homework.

Men's program mentor
Care Net Pregnancy Services of Northern KY, Covington. Call 859.431.9178.
Mentoring male clients by walking with them through a predesigned educational curriculum to prepare men to be great dads. Mentors are needed at Williamstown, Highland Heights, Florence and Covington.

Homework Helper - Newport
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati, Cincinnati. Call 513-421-8909.
Description: Across the country, school systems are experiencing high school students dropping out at alarming rates. In 2009, nearly 1/4 of Cincinnati Public School students failed to graduate from high school. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati has adopted high school graduation as a key focus of the organization. We have several programs that focus on education, including Power Hour Homework Help. Power Hour is a program that encourages Members to become self-directed learners. Power Hour gives Club Members time to spend specifically on homework assignments, in the Club atmosphere. During this time they can seek help on completing assignments from staff and volunteers. Volunteer objectives: - Work with Members one-on-one or in small groups to complete homework assignments - Assist Members in understanding concepts needed to complete assignments - Help members utilize aids to complete homework (calculators, dictionaries, etc.) - Answer Members' questions as they work through assignments or extra worksheets We are looking for committed individuals willing to donate an hour of their time every other week, to help the disadvantaged youth of our community succeed academically. This opportunity is a great way to connect individually with Members and be a positive role model in their lives. ** Hours below show Club availability; please select an hour block that best suits your schedule**

Mentor a Covington Elementary Student
Covington Partners , Covington. Call 859-392-3172.
Reach out. Become a mentor to a Covington youth. School based mentoring programs are offered at elementary schools in Covington. Adults meet with a student once a week during the school day (8-3) for an average of 30-45 minutes, usually during the students' lunch period. Some schools are Community Learning Center sites and have an additional option for mentoring to take after school. Mentors listen, support, befriend, and encourage local youth. A one year commitment is required. Background checks are required of all volunteers. One-on-one training is provided with a program coordinator before volunteers start to meet with students. On-site program coordinators are available for on going support.

Mentoring in Covington (community based)
Covington Partners , Covington. Call 859-392-3172.
Reach out. Become a mentor to a Covington youth. The Community based mentoring program is offered at Holmes Middle School and Holmes High School. Adults meet with students once a week after school, in the evening, or on the weekends for an hour. Mentors listen, support, befriend, and encourage local youth. A one year commitment is required. Background checks are required of all volunteers. One-on-one training is provided with a program coordinator before volunteers start to meet with students. On-site program coordinators are available for on going support.

Fill-in driver
Be Concerned, Inc, Covington. Call 859-291-6789.
Drive agency van to pick up donated food from Kroger, Remke, other suppliers and return to the agency. Drivers needed weekday mornings to fill in for regular drivers while they are away.

Homework Helper - Covington
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati, Cincinnati. Call 513-421-8909.
Description: Across the country, school systems are experiencing high school students dropping out at alarming rates. In 2009, nearly 1/4 of Cincinnati Public School students failed to graduate from high school. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati has adopted high school graduation as a key focus of the organization. We have several programs that focus on education, including Power Hour Homework Help. Power Hour is a program that encourages Members to become self-directed learners. Power Hour gives Club Members time to spend specifically on homework assignments, in the Club atmosphere. During this time they can seek help on completing assignments from staff and volunteers. Volunteer objectives: - Work with Members one-on-one or in small groups to complete homework assignments - Assist Members in understanding concepts needed to complete assignments - Help members utilize aids to complete homework (calculators, dictionaries, etc.) - Answer Members' questions as they work through assignments or extra worksheets We are looking for committed individuals willing to donate an hour of their time every other week, to help the disadvantaged youth of our community succeed academically. This opportunity is a great way to connect individually with Members and be a positive role model in their lives. **Hours below show Club availability; please select at least an hour that best suits your schedule**

Homework Helper - Bellevue
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati, Cincinnati. Call 513-421-8909.
Description: Across the country, school systems are experiencing high school students dropping out at alarming rates. In 2009, nearly 1/4 of Cincinnati Public School students failed to graduate from high school. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati has adopted high school graduation as a key focus of the organization. We have several programs that focus on education, including Power Hour Homework Help. Power Hour is a program that encourages Members to become self-directed learners. Power Hour gives Club Members time to spend specifically on homework assignments, in the Club atmosphere. During this time they can seek help on completing assignments from staff and volunteers. Volunteer objectives: - Work with Members one-on-one or in small groups to complete homework assignments - Assist Members in understanding concepts needed to complete assignments - Help members utilize aids to complete homework (calculators, dictionaries, etc.) - Answer Members' questions as they work through assignments or extra worksheets We are looking for committed individuals willing to donate an hour of their time every other week, to help the disadvantaged youth of our community succeed academically. This opportunity is a great way to connect individually with Members and be a positive role model in their lives.

Gift Shop Cashier
St. Elizabeth Healthcare - Edgewood, Edgewood. 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. Weekend Volunteers needed.

Horse Care Volunteers
Campbell Lodge Boys' Home, Cold Spring. Call 859-781-1214.
Horse Care Volunteers needed to feed and check Campbell Lodge Boys’ Home 7 horses, am. and p.m. Friday through Sunday. Experience required. Orientation and training provided. Contact Mary Oldiges at 859-781-1214 or at moldiges@clbh.org.

Earned Income Tax Credit Initiative
United Way of Greater Cincinnati, Cincinnati. Call 513-762-7100.
Income is one of the building blocks for a good quality of life, yet as many as one-third of working Americans don't earn enough to meet their basic needs. With your help, we believe we can change that. The EITC free tax prep effort is just one way we're helping families begin to build assets and financial stability. Volunteers receive IRS tax training and certification to prepare taxes for low-income families, days, nights or weekends at one of 30+ tax prep sites in Northern Kentucky, Greater Cincinnati, and Butler County. Information sessions take place October 27 - November 15.

USE YOUR BUSINESS SKILLS TO HELP AREA NONPROFITS
Executive Service Corps of Cincinnati, Cincinnati. Call 513.791.6230.
Are you a retired or working business professional with a flexible schedule? Your knowledge, skills and experience can make a huge difference to the success of Northern KY and Greater Cincinnati nonprofit organizations. By volunteering with Executive Service Corps of Cincinnati (ESCC), you can join a team of more than 100 fellow businesspeople united in a mission of helping nonprofits in board development, strategic planning, coaching, outcomes assessments and more. As an ESCC volunteer, you can meet other like-minded men and women, develop additional leadership skills, build your personal and professional networks and make a difference in your community. Since its founding as a nonprofit agency in 1995, ESCC has assisted more than 450 nonprofit clients by providing high-quality, affordable consulting services, resources and mentoring as they faced critical organizational issues. To learn more about volunteering with ESCC, visit our web site at www.esc-cincinnati.org or call 513.791.6230, ext. 10. Please complete the Volunteer Application to apply for membership.

Northern Kentucky Medical Reserve Corps - NK MRC
Northern Kentucky Health Department, Edgewood. Call 859-341-4264.
The Northern Kentucky Medical Reserve Corps (NKMRC) is composed of volunteers from the counties that the Northern Kentucky Health Department serves: Boone, Campbell, Grant, and Kenton counties. Volunteers can register to be available to assist in the event of a public health emergency.

Cat Cage Cleaner
Kentucky Tails, Ft. Mitchell. Call 859-795-1868.
Some of our cats live at the Florence Petsmart. We need help with keeping their litter boxes cleaned out and making sure they have plenty of food and water. We need volunteers who can devote at least a couple of hours once a week. This cleaning can be done during Petsmart's normal business hours. Training is provided.

Guest Services Volunteer
Ronald McDonald House Charities, Cincinnati. Call 513-636-7642.
All those little housekeeping chores that you do in your own home also need to be taken care of in our "home away from home" -- and then some! Guest Services Volunteers ensure a comfortable, clean, and welcoming home for families with hospitalized children. Volunteers are needed for all shifts between 7 AM and 11 PM,seven days a week, 365 days a year! This is a great opportunity to learn new skills or brush up on existing ones while you work with a diverse group of people from all around the world. A minimum one year commitment is preferred.

Mentoring in Covington (school based)
Covington Partners , Covington. Call 859-392-3172.
Reach out. Become a mentor to a Covington youth. School-based mentoring programs are offered at Holmes Middle School and High School. Adults meet with students once a week during the school day (8-3) for an hour. Mentors listen, support, befriend, and encourage local youth. A one year commitment is required. Background checks are required of all volunteers. One-on-one training is provided with a program coordinator before volunteers start to meet with students. On-site program coordinators are available for on going support.

Foster Homes
Kentucky Tails, Ft. Mitchell. Call 859-795-1868.
We need people who have experience with cats/kittens to offer their home to homeless cats/kittens as part of our foster program. We receive an endless number of requests for intake & are extremely limited on the space & resources to handle them all. We currently house a few cats/kittens at the Florence Petsmart, but the remainder are housed in our own homes. KY Tails provides all medical care for these animals, including testing for FIV/FELV, vaccinations, etc. before being placed into a foster home.

Make a Seniors Day!
Senior Services of Northern Kentucky, Covington. Call 859-292-7953.
SSNK regularly needs Volunteers to help northern Kentucky area Seniors with Grocery Shopping, Light Housework, Home Repair, Yard Work and friendly visits/phone calls.

Parenting class mentor
Care Net Pregnancy Services of Northern KY, Covington. Call 859.431.9178.
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.
Do you love animals and want to help care for them? Then we need you...We are in need of cat fosters to care for the cats and kitties until adopted. All expenses are paid by the rescue.

River Run Volunteers
Kicks For Kids, Covington. Call 859-331-8484.
Great opportunity for high school students who need community service hours! Volunteers are needed to help pass out goodie bags for race participants and/or help keep the course and surrounding areas clean, before, during and after race.

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!

Outing Coordinator
Mercy Maternity Home, Erlanger. Call (859) 371-1888.
research, plan, execute occasional outings for pregnant young ladies

Website Support
Mercy Maternity Home, Erlanger. Call (859) 371-1888.
assist in website design & development

Moving Team
Mercy Maternity Home, Erlanger. Call (859) 371-1888.
assist young ladies procure furniture needs through local resources and help with moving day.

Technology Support
Mercy Maternity Home, Erlanger. Call (859) 371-1888.
procure computers, fax/copy/print for technology corner, organize, provide instruction

Baby Bottle Campaign Coordinator
Mercy Maternity Home, Erlanger. Call (859) 371-1888.
Introduce MMH to local churches, schools, rotary clubs, MOPS Groups, Women’s Ministries to schedule a MMH representative to present MMH, opportunities for involvement through Baby Bottle Campaign, drives and possible sponsorship. Cultivate relationship and maintain spreadsheet of communication.

Post Partum Team
Mercy Maternity Home, Erlanger. Call (859) 371-1888.
provide support to new mom through preparing a meal, laundry & organizing room, attend to baby so mom can sleep during the 1st/2nd week home.

Team Mercy Coordinator
Mercy Maternity Home, Erlanger. Call (859) 371-1888.
organize a team to introduce MMH to neighboring businesses, corporations, retailers, restaurants. Give a small basket of baked goods, brochures and involvement letter. Cultivate relationships with managers/administrations in an effort to be chosen for holiday charity, donations, drives, and ultimately corporate sponsor or help with fundraisers. Maintain spreadsheet of contacts.

Mentoring Moms Coordinator
Mercy Maternity Home, Erlanger. Call (859) 371-1888.
research, review implement mentoring materials/program/mentors for young moms after they are out on their own. Arrange club (with some focus, such as scrapebooking & dinner for moms to come back to Mercy including current residents, for support, friendship, and discussion on appropriate topics.

Taxi Driver for a Day
Mercy Maternity Home, Erlanger. Call (859) 371-1888.
check house calendar for transportation needs, arrange transportaion or drive MMH van to and from appointments, school, & work for pregnant young woman

Easy Cooking Coordinator or Instructor
Mercy Maternity Home, Erlanger. Call (859) 371-1888.
schedule/arrange cooking nights for pregnant young women to overcome fears of cooking and meal preparation and learn how to cook easy, inexpensive, realistic, healthy meals for 1 or 2 people.

Material Donations Coordinator
Mercy Maternity Home, Erlanger. Call (859) 371-1888.
receive, return phone calls from donors, schedule drop off/pick-up, log names, addresses, phone #’s, email. Send/give gifts-in-kind. Sort, treat stains, wash, put away, organize, help distribute to girls when they come/leave, update “General Needs List”

Theater Ushers
The Carnegie Visual & Performing Arts Center, Covington. Call 859-491-2030.
- Assist in the box office i.e. will call window - Work as an usher or attendant at theater events (take tickets, greet patrons, give directions, pass out programs, conduct audience surveys - Assist with promotions and marketing of theater events

Guest Ambassador- Evening & Weekends
St. Elizabeth Healthcare - Edgewood, Edgewood. Call 859-301-2140.
Provides assistance, directions, and accurate information to our customers in a proactive, sincere, respectful and courteous manner.

Gift Cart
St. Elizabeth Healthcare - Edgewood, Edgewood. Call 859-301-2140.
Take the Gift Cart on daily rounds to inpatients rooms, and waiting lounges throughout the Edgewood Unit. Since two people are required for this position, it is a great opportunity to volunteer with a friend.

Transport
Rescue Our Shelter Animals and Strays, Inc. (ROSA'S), Alexandria. Call 859-694-7672.
Transport animals to vet appointments, and adoption events. Also available to transport from other rescues to the northern KY area.

Fundraising
Rescue Our Shelter Animals and Strays, Inc. (ROSA'S), Alexandria. Call 859-694-7672.
Fundraising for special events.

Volunteering at the Behringer-Crawford Museum
Behringer-Crawford Museum, Covington. Call (859) 491-4003.
Come join the Behringer-Crawford family as a Volunteer! Does learning about local history, helping to create and lead school programs and summer camps, assisting in cataloguing exhibits or leading educational tours interest you? Become a volunteer at the Behringer-Crawford Museum as assist the museum in achieving its mission in recognizing that, “Northern Kentucky as part of the Ohio Valley must be preserved for the benefit of present and future generations. Therefore, the Behringer-Crawford Museum is a center for the collection, presentation, study and enjoyment of our natural, cultural, visual and performing arts heritage.” Benefits of Volunteering… Free museum admission Volunteer recognition and appreciation events Discounts on gift shop Satisfaction of giving back to the community And of course, HAVING FUN!

Advocate
Care Net Pregnancy Services of Northern KY, Covington. Call 859.431.9178.
Meeting with people who are facing unplanned pregnancy issues.

Receptionist
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Covington, Covington. Call 8595818974.
Serve as main source of communication for approximately 40 staff persons and their clients by operating a telephone system in a professional manner. Greet clients and visitors 9 a - 1 pm, 1 pm - 5 p.m. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. 1 x wk

Baby Blankets for Young Families
Children, Inc., Covington. Call 859-431-2075.
Making blankets for baby floor play and tummy time

Lunchtime Receptionist
Senior Services of Northern Kentucky, Covington. Call 859-292-7953.
Serve as Receptionist from 1-2pm. Opportunity to work 1-5 days per week. -Greet all visitors as they enter the Agency -Effectively demonstrate good communication skills -Learn phone system and be able to answer telephone, screen calls and direct calls

Mr. &/or Ms. Clean Needed!
Children, Inc., Covington. Call 859-431-2075.
Are you organized, clean, and enjoy helping others keep tidy too? Our preschool centers need you! Children, Inc. is seeking a volunteer to help keep our environment beautiful and safe for children! Volunteer will assist staff one hour per week with weekly toy, table, and equipment cleaning. Position is limited to two volunteers at a time.