Find ways to give back to your community. Campus organized volunteer opportunities appear in red. Community organized volunteer opportunities appear in blue. Use the arrow in the top right corner to toggle your selection.

Find ways to give back to your community. Campus organized volunteer opportunities appear in red. Community organized volunteer opportunities appear in blue. Use the arrow in the top right corner to toggle your selection.
All Campus Blood Drive: April 1 - 5Annually, Hoxworth collects over 90,000 units of blood from local donors to help save the lives of patients in our area hospitals. At least 350 volunteer blood donors and 40 volunteer platelet donors are essential each day to keep up with the demands of tri-state hospitals and their patients. Our Donors Save Lives. Who Will You Save? |
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Relay For Life, There's Still Time! April 5, 6Relay For Life kicks off April 5, 6:00p at McMicken Commons. Haven't registered your team for Relay yet? There is still time! Register your team today to help create a world with more birthdays and less cancer! The next (and last!) Relay meeting is at 7:00p, April 4th in McMicken 127. Meeting topics will include all of our day-of logistics and trying to answer all of the questions that participants may have. Definitely come to the meeting or send another member of your team with questions. Register for Relay: http://www.relayforlife.org/UCincinnati |
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Are You a Leader in Service? Earn a Scholarship: Deadline April 12
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CECH PASS Center - Super Saturday: April 12, 13This Super Saturday will be filled with fun, academic activities along with some recreational activities at the end of the day. |
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Green-Up Day 2013: April 13Green-Up Day is an annual service project with the Cincinnati Parks, in which UC students insure the entire community will be able to fully enjoy and appreciate an outstanding environmental assets: Burnet Woods. |
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Neighborhood Enhancement Program: April 13Join the Center for Community Engagement, Keep Cincinnati Beautiful, the City of Cincinnati, and the Mt. Airy community for the Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP) kick-off! The NEP is a 90-day collaborative effort between City departments, neighborhood residents and community organizations. |
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Join the Peace CorpsThe Peace Corps is always looking for qualified, service oriented, professional, and eager applicants to continue to fill posts overseas in a wide array of program areas: Education, Health, Youth Development, Agriculture, Environment, and Community Economic Development. As you approach graduation, Peace Corps is an excellent option for students seeking professional development, international experience, and an opportunity to make an impact in communities all over the world! Start the application process now to be considered for programs departing the first half of 2014. The sooner you apply, the sooner Peace Corps can match your skills to currently available assignment openings. Learn more about Peace Corps and apply online at www.peacecorps.gov, to attend Peace Corps Events in Cincinnati visit www.peacecorps.gov/events |
Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses - Findlay Street After School Program: Flexible, After SchoolFindlay Street Neighborhood House has historically served as a Safe Haven in the West End where youth can engage in positive activities. Computer Training, Teen Center and the Gym are open daily giving youth opportunities to engage in activities with the support of caring adults. |
Freestore Foodbank: April 6When people come to the Freestore Foodbank for food, they help them find the other things they may need — a safe place to live, benefits they need, access to affordable health care, clothing or job skills and placement. For the Freestore, food is not the end product. Rather, food is the vehicle for a larger conversation that leads to self-reliance. Giving Fields Mayerson Distribution Center |
Cincinnati Parks and OTR: April 6Cincinnati Parks needs 10 volunteers to help with spring clean-up and weeding in the neighborhood garden in Over-The-Rhine. |
Bluegrass for Babies Healthy Kids Outreach Labs: April 6Bluegrass for Babies benefits Cincinnati Children's Hospital and works to improve the health of children in the Cincinnati Area by providing young families education and tools to help kids stay healthy. The Healthy Kids Outreach Labs engage young children with fun activities centered around organic foods, composting at home, and making your own household cleaners! |
Keep Cincinnati Beautiful: April 6, 13
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Granny's Garden School: April 6, 7, 13, 14Granny's Garden School runs a plant-based, environmental education program at the Loveland Primary and Elementary Schools and assists other schools with developing school garden programs in the Greater Cincinnati Area. |
Canine Camp Series: April 6, 13, 20 and 27Assist Cincinnati Park staff at each of the Explore Nature Canine Camps. Have fun as a hike leader or help lead games with participating dogs and their owners. |
Girl Scouts: April 8 - MayWork directly with girls alongside Girl Scout staff to facilitate easy to follow curricula. Three different days and locations to choose from and you can choose the time slot during the day. Supplies, curriculum, training provided, must complete on-line application. |
Reality City at Aiken High School: April 11Reality City is a unique event designed to give middle and high school students a better perspective on the lifestyle their desired career might provide them. Career planning and financial literacy concepts are the main focus of this program. Students choose a career they envision having in the future and visit a series of stations where they will have to pay for expenses associated with different life experiences, such as rent/mortgage, car loans, student loans, utilities, etc. |
Amazing Arts Race: April 13This event allows participants to discover all the amazing art that Cincinnati has to offer through an ArtsWave Young Professionals event inspired by the hit reality series The Amazing Race. Teams race to complete a series of arts challenges in Downtown Cincinnati including finding works of art and architecture, answering arts trivia, and making art themselves. More info: www.amazingartsrace.org |
Su Casa ESL, and GED Classes: Starting April 13Su Casa was founded in 1997 as a response to the sudden increase in the numbers of immigrants arriving to Cincinnati from Mexico and the rest of Latin America. Su Casa was the first organization in the Cincinnati region to focus on the Latino Community and the influx of immigrants to the area. |
Children's Theatre of Cincinnati - Disney's Cinderella Kids: April 12 - 14, 20
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Santa Maria Wellness/Bienestar Health Fair: April 14Santa Maria Community Services provides Greater Price Hill with educational tools and resources to build strong families, promote healthy residents and foster neighborhood revitalization. At the Fair 10+ screenings offered to English and Spanish speaking residents; 20+ exhibit talbes of health related literature; a healthy snack and music are provided. |
Wild Ones at Sooty Acres: April 14, May 12, June 9A day of work day at Hauck Botanic Gardens (Sooty Acres) and home of the Civic Garden Center of Cincinnati, very close to main campus. The Civic Garden Center is a non-profit horticultural resource that enriches lives through education, community beautification and environmental stewardship. The local chapter of "Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes" group is working to restore the garden of the original owner of a property that is now a Cincinnati Park. It is a huge task and much help is needed. |
Finneytown AfterProm: April 19, 20, 21After-Prom provides a safe environment for high school students to enjoy after the night of prom |
Walk MS Northern Kentucky, Cincinnati North and Cincinnati: April 20With the help of people like you, we are able to address the challenges of each person whose life is affected by MS and help them stay connected to the great big moving world. |
2013 Butterfly Show at Krohn Conservatory: April 20 - June 30The Cincinnati Park Board presents its 18th annual Butterfly Show “Butterflies of Morocco” at the Krohn Conservatory. |
American Heart Association - Newport HeartChase: April 20The mission of the American Heart Association is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. The American Heart Association's HeartChase™ is an innovative community event that provides a fun, new way to promote healthy living and support a great cause. Think of the around-town excitement from shows like The Amazing Race meets wacky team-based games like Minute-to-Win-It. And when you combine awesome games, friendly competition, and a very important mission, you've got great fun with a purpose. |
The Plant Sale at the Civic Garden Center: May 1 - 5The Civic Garden Center's Plant Sale supports the mission of the CGC as a non-profit horticultural resource that enriches lives through education, community beautification and environmental stewardship.
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Cincinnati WorksCincinnati Works offers a holistic approach to eliminating poverty in the Tri-State area by providing job skill training and ongoing employment counseling. Cincinnati Works helps people in poverty reach economic self-sufficiency through finding employment, retaining employment, and advancing over time to higher paying jobs. |
Deupree House Meals on WheelsThe mission and cause of Meals on Wheels is to provide home cooked meals and warm visits to the elderly and shut-ins of Cincinnati. Deupree Meals on Wheels is in need of drivers to deliver meals to elderly shut-ins in the Eastern part of Cincinnati. Our program is volunteered based, and only exists because of dedicated volunteers! |
St. Margaret Hall: Any DaySt. Margaret Hall, a Catholic nursing and residential care facility for the elderly, is always looking for volunteers to help provide activities to enhance quality of life through recreation for residents. There are many opportunities at St. Margaret Hall to make a difference in someone’s life; from reading to people to assisting residents on the computer/nook, and even bringing your pet to visit or just spending one on one time with people. |
Habitat for Humanity
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Freestore FoodbankYour time and energy makes a tremendous impact on our neighbors facing difficult times. A variety of volunteer opportunities are available for individuals, families and groups. |
Our Daily BreadOur Daily Bread is an Over-the-Rhine ministry of hospitality, comprised of paid staff & volunteers, dedicated to serving the needs of the neighborhood residents and those who frequent the area. Our Daily Bread provides a warm meal in a comfortable place for all who come, a place where all are invited to be a part of a community that is caring, supportive and welcoming. |
Science and Math Tutors at WordPlay Cincy: Mondays - Thursdays, SaturdaysWordPlay Cincy is a unique, vibrant nonprofit helping children ages 6-18 find their voices through literacy and creative expression. We offer free after-school and weekend tutoring to disadvantaged students, and creative workshops instructing children in a combination of the literary, visual and performing arts. Visit wordplaycincy.org |
Save the Animals FoundationSTAF is a no-kill animal shelter run solely by volunteers, funded by volunteer-run events and donations. We provide a loving home for our residents for as long as they live or until they are adopted. Visit staf.org for more info. |
Program Manager - Dan Beard Council, Boy Scouts of AmericaThe Dan Beard Council is looking for enthusiastic individuals to work with youth in at-risk urban areas. The position offers up to 20 hours each week. It will include planning and executing a quality program through a weekly meeting. Training and resources are provided. Must be a minimum of 21 years old. |
Brighton Center, Inc.Brighton Center, Inc. is a private not-for-profit community based organization with the mission to create opportunities for individuals and families to reach self-sufficiency through family support services, education and leadership throughout the communities of Northern Kentucky. |
St. Margaret HallSt. Margaret Hall, a Catholic nursing and residential care facility for the elderly, is always looking for volunteers to help provide activities to enhance quality of life through recreation for residents. There are many opportunities at St. Margaret Hall to make a difference in someone’s life; from reading to people to assisting residents on the computer/nook, and even bringing your pet to visit or just spending one on one time with people. |
Madisonville Education and Assistance Center: Every Tuesday and Thursday
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After School Tutoring: Every Tuesday
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Withrow University High School ESL TutoringThe YMCA Black and Latino Achievers program seeks tutors to work with ESL (English as a Second Language) students at Withrow University High School. |
Summer Youth Ministry Intern: June - AugustShiloh United Methodist Church in Cincinnati is looking for someone called into youth ministry who has at least one year of college completed. This 10 week internship is an intensive, full-time, fully immersive internship that spans the summer months (June – August). The intern will receive a scholarship of $2000 upon completion of the internship in addition to a weekly stipend of $50 to help offset everyday expenses. There are housing possibilities through living with a host family from the church. The Youth Ministry Intern will help lead the youth of Shiloh United Methodist Church in Christian activities and deepening their relationship with Christ while gaining hands on experience for ministry. Internship Objectives include: personal spiritual growth, develop professional skills for vocational ministry, cultivate healthy relationships with students and peers. |
Boys Hope Girls Hope: Now - JuneBoys Hope Girls Hope Cincinnati provides educational opportunities and stability to motivated, underserved youth through residential and community-based programs. |
Winton Place Youth CenterWinton Place Youth Center serves the children of Cincinnati's Spring Grove Village neighborhoodm, offering a caring and safe atmosphere and the skilled intervention of professionals and volunteers. |
Tutor for Student-Athletes at Clark Montessori High School: November - MarchProvide local student-athletes with additional support to raise their grades and standardized test scores. |
Singers and Pianists Needed for ROKCincy: December - May (Very Flexible)ROKCincy (Roundabout Opera for Kids: Cincinnati) is a non-profit bringing fully staged live performances to area schools and educational institutions. Our mission is to provide young students an engaging first experience with the genre as audience members and to provide developing professional musicians the opportunity to hones their skills. This is a FREE service to the schools and students. |
Childcare at Emergency ShelterIndividuals are needed to provide child care at the Bethany House Emergency Shelter. |
Host of the House: Every DayWhen a child is hospitalized and scared, the love and support of family is powerful in helping a child's recovery process. Cincinnati's Ronald McDonald House allows families to remain close by their children receiving medical treatment at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. |
Mercy Health - St. John: Weekends Year RoundMercy Health – St. John is a social service agency which assists the poor and underserved of the Over the Rhine community. Our Youth Development Program participants are at risk teens living in poverty. Work with our counselors to facilitate weekly peer to peer groups, help organize and accompany groups on outings or just talk. Teens need to see what is possible, that other young people are making it. We can be flexible about schedules. A commitment of one semester is appreciated. |
ProKidsProKids couldn’t survive without volunteers and donors. Whether working directly with a child as a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate - must be 21) volunteer, assisting in another capacity, or supporting us financially by making a donation, our children need your help. How can you help abused and neglected children? |
Whiz Kids Tutoring and MentoringWant to make a difference in the life of an at-risk child? Whiz Kids Tutoring and Mentoring is a free, after-school, literacy based tutoring program that currently serves over 1200 at-risk youth in Greater Cincinnati every week! Whiz Kids and CSR Academy are currently looking for 25 tutors. |
Get Your Hands Dirty at Gabriel's Place!Gabriel's Place is a community garden in Avondale promoting good nutrition, urban farming, and cooking. Work in the garden itself, help residents plant and tend, and help improve the facilities. |
North College Hill Elementary SchoolNorth College Hill Elementary School is looking for one-to-one reading helpers for at-risk third graders. |
Tri-State Parkinson's Wellness Chapter: Mondays or WednesdaysTri-State Parkinson's Wellness Chapter is a chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association dedicated to providing services that ease the burden for people with Parkinson's and their families. |
Wesley Chapel Mission CenterVolunteers needed for After-School Program. |
Stepping StonesStepping Stones is looking for school year youth and adult volunteers for Saturday Kids Club and weekend Respites. |
Matthew 25 MinistriesThe donated goods Matthew 25 Ministries receives must be sorted, counted, packaged, and put on pallets ready for shipment to various parts of the world. There is a job for everyone! Warehouse Hours are Monday - Friday, 9:00a - 4:00p and on Saturday from 9:00a - 2:00p. www.m25m.org |
CAIN Food PantryVolunteers are needed to work on a weekly or monthly basis in CAIN's food pantry. |
Interior Design VolunteersSt. Paul Village, an Affordable Independent Living Apartment complex for seniors, located in Madisonville. |
The Bridge MinistryDedicated to reaching out in Christ centered hope, love, and support to individuals desiring to make positive changes in their lives and with the goal of assisting individuals in moving from dependency to independence, The Bridge Ministry provides mentors, fellowship, Bible studies, prayer, devotions, computer access, basic computer training, and the message of Christ's love, forgiveness, and hope to people living and working in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati. |
People Working Cooperatively: Every DayWhat: PWC is a non-profit organization that offers critical home repairs to low-income, elderly, or disabled individuals at little to no cost. http://www.pwchomerepairs.org/support-pwc/volunteer.aspx |
The Covington Mentoring ProgramBulldog Connection is the middle and high school program in Covington. You must be 21 years of age, have a clean background check, and the desire to change someone’s life. Committing to at least one year with the student, you will meet with them a total of 4 hours a month, split up however works best for both of your schedules. The Lunch Buddy program involves an adult 18 or older, and an elementary school student. You will meet with them during their lunch period, either in the lunch room or the Family Resource Center at the school. After-School Buddy follows the same criteria as the Lunch Buddies, but meets primarily after school. |
National Underground Railroad Freedom CenterWhat: The Exhibit Interpreter Program at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (www.freedomcenter.org) |
Music Resource Center Cincinnati
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Be ConcernedWhat: Be Concerned, one of the largest free food pantries in Northern Kentucky, needs volunteers. |
Advocate Conservation of Aquatic Life at the Newport AquariumWhat: The WAVE Foundation at the Newport Aquarium is a non-profit organization that strives to excite, engage and educate our communities about the wonders of aquatic life and the importance of conserving and protecting our environment. |
Be A Mentor: Cincinnati Youth Collaborative
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Inner City Youth Opportunities Tutoring: Monday - Thursday, 5 - 7p
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Volunteer Broadcasting @ Waycross Community MediaWaycross Community Media needs television videographers to help cover local events including basketball, hockey, wrestling, high school and middle school concerts as well as government meetings. Our volunteers win competitions every year, learn video production as you volunteer, get your name in the credits for local, national, and international recognition. You pick your day and time! Contact: Cheryl, Cheryl@waycross.tv, 513-825-2429 |
Cincinnati Computer Cooperative: Every Wednesday and Saturday
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Leadership Scholars ProgramThe Leadership Scholars Program is looking for successful, caring professional/young professional leaders to get involved with inner-city youth leaders in Cincinnati. Leadership Scholars is currently looking for "coaches" who can attend weekly meetings and provide guidance and support to students. If you can commit to one hour a week (same day, same time throughout the year, Monday through Thursday; earliest meetings are 2:45 - 3:45, and latest ones are 3:30 - 4:30), you can make a huge difference in the lives of inner-city youth leaders in Cincinnati. More info: http://www.leadershipscholars.org |
Greater Cincinnati Latino Coalition
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Madeira Health Care Center: Sundays 1 - 4
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Help Homeless Children with Schoolwork @ The Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater CincinnatiWhen: 3:00p – 5:00p Mondays through Thursdays |
Mentor @ Big Brothers Big Sister, Near Campus
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The above listing reflects submitted volunteer and service opportunities. Students seeking service hours for scholarship renewal or organizational service requirements should work with the awarding office or appropriate organization for approval of individual activities.
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