Children & Youth

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati
2400 Reading Road
Cincinnati, OH 45202
www.bigsforkids.org

Lynn Cameron
cameron@bigsforkids.org
(513) 421-4120 x20

Our mission is to help children become confident, competent and caring individuals through a professionally-supported, one-on-one relationship with an effective adult mentor. Join us in a school based mentoring program or as a community based mentor.  School-based mentoring requires an hour a week during the school day, spent with a student to support and encourage.  Community-based mentoring involves picking the child up at home and taking them to a park, sporting event, etc.  It requires about 1-2 hours at a time either weekly or bi-weekly. 

Children, Inc.
1053 Madison Avenue,
Covington, KY 41011 

MaryKay Connolly or Maria Leadon 
859 431-2075 x223 
mconnolly@childreninc.org 

Teachers, students, community partners.  Teachers- we provide help in locating resources to complete service learning projects.  Also photo coverage, articles, and recognition of the students/schools.  Students- assist within the classroom/field trip activities.  Community partners- building network of civic engagement between  agencies, schools, businesses by phone, direct contact and sharing information with our partner schools. 
1. Photo archiving (download from picture cards into folders on Macintosh) and posting on NKY.com/writing articles about projects to post.  
2. Researching resources to support projects from notes taken by sl coordinators. phone calls, some data entry and research skills needed. 
3. Building a database that includes department resources/ curriculum available locally to loan/use with schools. (library skills and basic spreadsheets) 
Generally, 8am - 4pm M-F  - some flexibility with hours depending on the volunteer work. 
Orientation or training provided at a mutually agreed upon time- flexible, with length varying 1-2 hours depending upon the volunteer tasks. 
We require background checks. However, Children Inc pays for these. 

Sr. Margarita Brewer, SC
Brewerm@cps-k12.org
(513) 363-0213

CPS students come from many parts of the world and need your help to be academically successful in the public school system.  You do NOT need to speak or understand the students' languages.  Training for tutors will be provided.  You can tutor in the schools of your choice.  Times may vary.  All you need is a willingness to make a BIG difference in a child's academic life and to be successful this school year!
At the present we have 1,400 ELL students that speak over 60 languages.  Spanish, Arabic and French are the major languages, being Spanish the language spoken by 40% these students.   CPS provides services to all ELL students in accordance with the mandates from "No Child Left Behind" goverment program. We are in great need of volunteer ESL tutors to help our ELL students to become proficient in English.  Our students need help with reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies. ESL Volunteer tutors may select the school they want to volunteer and the time that is convenient for them. 
The tutoring sessions will take place during school hours (8:00am - 4:00p.m) Monday-Friday 
One hour/week minimum on-site tutoring. 
Orientation or training provided  
The training will take place according with the availability of the tutor and will last one hour.  Before the training the Background Check needs to be completed, the student volunteer is required to complete application and background check release application forms.  After these forms are completed and signed they need to be send by fax to Sister Margarita M. Brewer, SC, 363-7805 to be processed. 
The ELL Foundation, Inc. will cover the cost of the Background Check. 

Flyer
Background Check
Application

Covington Partners in Prevention
PO Box 0426
Covington, KY  41012
www.partnersinprevention.us

Amy Weber
amy.weber@covington.kyschools.us
(859) 655-9545 ext. 6520

Covington Partners in Prevention's mentoring programs help support the young people of Covington through relationships with caring adults.  We have opportunities for students, 21 years old or more, to meet weekly with individual middle school or junior high school students at Two Rivers Middle School or Holmes Junior/Senior High School in school-based mentoring programs.  Opportunities are also available for volunteers who want to meet with middle school students in the evenings or during the weekend in community-based mentoring programs.  Mentors offer one-on-one guidance, support, and encouragement to their match.  Commitment is 1-2 hours per week over the course of the school year. 

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio
4930 Cornell Road
Cincinnati, OH  45242
www.girlscoutsofwesternohio.org

Cheryl Shrider
cherylshrider@girlscoutsofwesternohio.org
(513) 489-1025 x144

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.  There are a variety of short-term opportunities for college students to participate in the organization as positive role models.  Serving girls Kindergarten through 12th grade to build girls of courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place. Short-Term Projects:
1.  18-20 Service Hours:  8 weeks x 1 day a week x 1 1/2 hours per week - we pair 2-3 UC students together to facilitate an easy to follow curriculum with 15-20 girls in elementary, middle or high school level, meeting supplies included, small group training on UC Campus, on-line application and background check, variety of locations around the Greater Cincinnati area schools, times and dates vary based on UC student schedule - can be after-school or evening. 
2.  8-20 Service Hours: Spring or Summer Day Camp - minimum commitment 2 days x 4 hours per day - work with Girl Scout paid staff with 50 girls during the girl's school spring or summer break to provide a week long day camp for girls unable to participate in a Girl Scout troop setting, locations TBA, times are either 9-12 or 1-4, training on UC Campus, on-line application and background check. 
3.  8-15 Service Hours:  8 weeks x 1 day a week x 1-4 hours per week - work with our in-school Girl Scout staff during the girls' school day, locations, dates, times vary.  Be "extra" hands to make a difference in the lives of girls in their school day to participate in Girl Scout school troops. 

Option #1:  Afternoon:  anywhere from 2:00 - 5:00.  Evening around 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 
Option#2:  Morning 9-12 or Afternoon 1-4  Option #3:  Between 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  

Orientation or training provided  in a small Group training on UC Campus - approximately 1 to 2 hours 
On-line application and background check.  If you do not have transportation, we try to pair you up with someone who does, but no guarantee. 

Girls on the Run of Cincinnati, Inc.
see Health

Inner City Outings
see Environment

Inner City Youth Opportunities
Mid-City Executive Center
1821 Summit Rd., Ste. 210
Cincinnati, OH 45237
www.icyo.us

Pat Baker
513-731-7312
jeannebell111@aol.com

After school tutoring for inner city childred, grades k-2 (Mondays and Wednesdays), 5-7 PM; grades 3-4 (Tuesdays and Thursdays) 5-7. Homework assistance; tutoring for basic reading, math, writing, and computer skills
Volunteers are needed in all of the above and below listed areas:
homework assistance, tutoring in basic fundamentals of reading, writing, math, computer skills.  ICYO has an abundance of reading and other learning materials; reading room; computer lab.  Individual lesson plans are prepared for each volunteer.  Light dinner provided for children and volunteers.  ICYO is located on a metro bus line.
Open: September 8, 2009-May 13, 2010 ICYO follows the CPS Holiday Schedule.
Mondays through Thursdays 5-7 PM
Volunteer experience is flexible to whatever fits into the schedule.
Orientation or training is not required, but the student volunteer may visit and take a tour before volunteering.
Background checks are required for volunteers and volunteers must be 18 years or older
Looking for 5-10 volunteers each day!

Keep Cincinnati Beautiful
see Environment

Kicks For Kids 
812 Russell St., Suite 100,
Covington, KY  41011 

Britt Nielsen 
859-331-8484 
britt.nielsen@kicksforkids.org 

Kicks For Kids (KFK) was founded in 1995 by Doug Pelfrey, the former Cincinnati Bengals' kicker (1993-1999) and the team’s third all-time leading scorer.     The mission of the 501(c)(3) organization is to level the playing field for local children at risk.  Through offering a variety of unique and exciting opportunities, KFK achieves this goal.  Made available to children who are challenged mentally, physically, or by the environment in which they live, these opportunities are provided through the organization's interactive programs, by fulfilling the special requests of individual youths, and through a collaborative effort with other local kids' organizations.   Presently, the areas that are served by KFK are Northern Kentucky, Southeastern Indiana and Greater Cincinnati.     

KFK's 20+ interactive programs presently include: the Christmas Celebration and Great Outdoor Adventure; trips to the Bengals Training Camp, Cincinnati Reds games, Broadway Plays/Shows and Symphony performances at area theaters; Basketball and other Athletic Camps; our Field of Dreams and a Community Service program; College tours/visits and a Career program; Operation North Pole and courses/training around Art Instruction and Fitness & Nutrition.     Since 1995, KFK has directed over $1.65 million into youth enrichment through its programs and the organizations with which it partners.  In its short history, the charity has positively impacted over 42,500 kids at risk!  KFK strives to not only give hope, but to “level the playing field” for the youth it serves. Kicks For Kids (KFK) is always looking for new people to volunteer at the charity's two trademark fundraisers (5K run/walk in May & Celebrity Golf Classic in June), as well as the various youth programs KFK hosts throughout the year.  
The responsibilities of our volunteers vary with each event.  KFK's volunteer coordinator will work with you to see what you most enjoy doing, and will help place you at events that would be a good fit. 
RGI River Run: Saturday of Memorial Day wknd (8:00 am - 12:00pm)   
Meijer/KFK Celebrity Golf Classic: Monday & Tuesday in June (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)   
Youth Events: Dates and times vary KFK does not need on-site volunteers. 
Volunteers are required to fill out an application packet.  Kicks For Kids conducts a background check on all volunteers. 

Music Resource Center - Cincinnati 
3032 Woodburn Ave., Cincinnati, OH  45206 

Karen D'Agostino 
513 834-8304  
kdagostino@mrccinci.org 

The Music Resource Center - Cincinnati is a non-profit, after school, music and recording studio for teens in grades 7th - 12th.  MRC offers our members four digital recording studios, a practice studio and two fully outfitted rehearsal studios.  Members are asked to pay a $24/year membership fee (scholarships are available for those in need) which covers everything they do at MRC.  We offer instruction on digital recording as well as many different instruments (instruments provided when they're at the studio) and voice. 
* Front desk assistance  *
Teach music lessons Monday - Thursday  2:30 - 6:00 pm 
Requested service commitment: minimum 1 hr/week 
Orientation or training provided and consists of a 1/2 hour powerpoint that is watched on the first day. 
Background checks are conducted on all volunteers and staff of MRC. 

North Avondale Montessori School
876 Glenwood Avenue
Cincinnati, OH  45229
www.nam-school.org

Jamie Donaldson 
513-363-3934 
513-363-3200 
donalja@cps-k12.org 

The clientele served at North Avondale Montessori are students from Pre-K through Sixth grade. We have several different services. Our tutoring program runs during school hours and is geared towards students who have a hard time passing the Ohio Achievement Test, along with other students who could use the extra help. Classroom helpers work inside the Montessori classrooms, assisting students with their work and helping teachers to maintain a well balanced class. Super Saturdays is another tutoring program during the Spring. It is on Saturdays and it is used as one last push to help our students pass the Ohio Achievement Test in April.
Tutoring: M-F 8:00AM - 2:00PM 
Classroom Helpers: M-F 8:00AM - 2:00PM 
Super Saturdays: select Saturdays in Spring 9:00 AM - 12:00PM 
Requested Volunteer Commitment: Minimum of 30 minutes per week 
Orientation or training provided
Training can be conducted on the first day of volunteering and it lasts for about 15 minutes.
A background check is required because the student volunteers will be possibly working with students one-on-one. 

Peaslee Neighborhood Center
see Culture & Arts

Washington United Church of Christ Homework Club
2950 Sidney Ave.
Cincinnati, OH  45225
www.washingtonucc.org

Rev. Pam DeFusco / Micha M. Hall / Brandon Leon
washingtonhwc@hotmail.com / vistawucc@hotmail.com 
513-541-5575

Volunteers needed to serve as tutors for local children ages 5-17, as well as providing a positive image to the children.  The Homework Club meets Monday thru Thursday, from 3:30 to 5:30 PM.  You can pick your day!

Washington United Church of Christ is a "mission church", providing critical social services to the generally poor and predominately African American and Appalachian community in the Camp Washington area of Cincinnati. Washington UCC serves this community through a number of outreach programs, including: Camp Cupboard and Closet, a free store that gives clothing, household furnishings, personal care items, and food to area residents; the Homework Club, a staff supervised program during the academic school year in which volunteer tutors are paired one-on-one with at-risk youth; Youth Work Camps, wherein youth from outlying suburban communities are brought to Camp Washington for a week or weekend to aid in the repair and refurbishing of area housing; Summer Youth Program, a ten week program in which local children participate in a structured program that includes educational and recreational activities; and, finally, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Back-to-School programs. 
It has been discovered that the youth in our Homework Club program respond enthusiastically to college student volunteer tutors. These tutors also serve as important role models for the youth and help the children appreciate the value of both a secondary and post-secondary education. 

Desired duration of service: 60 to 90 minutes per week  
Orientation or training not required/supplied  
State law requires that any individual working with children submit to a background check.

Winners Walk Tall
7735 Spirea Drive
Cincinnati, OH  45236
www.winnerswalktall.org

Karen Volk
kvolk@winnerswalktall.org
513-604-6019

Winners Walk Tall is a character building program that helps youth develop the confidence they need to make good choices as they mature.  Volunteer character coaches spend 15 minutes in two different classrooms each week, interactively helping children understand and appreciate social skills , performance skills, and health and safety issues.  Volunteers receive training, a comprehensive curriculum manual and all necessary handouts and materials for the program.  Commitment is late September to late May. 

   Civic Engagement

   Culture & Arts

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
1301 Western Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45203
www.cincymuseum.org

Lauren Scallon, Volunteer Coordinator
Angie Smorey, Director of Volunteer Services
volunteer@cincymuseum.org
(513) 287-7072

Mission Statement: Cincinnati Museum Center inspires people of all ages to learn more about our world through science; regional history; and educational, engaging and meaningful experiences. Please visit our website for an updates list of available volunteer an intern opportunities.   

Museum Hours:  Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  
Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
Required time commitment: 4 hours per shift 
Orientation or training provided  
Training differs per opportunity. 
Volunteer must complete an application, background authorization form and ask two non-family members to complete references. All forms can be found on our website.    
After the Volunteer Service Office receives all of the application packet forms, we run a background check, if that is clear, we invite potential volunteers to an interview. 

Clifton Cultural Arts Center (CCAC) 
3711 Clifton Ave.
P.O. Box 20041
Cincinnati, OH 45220 

Erin Deters 
513-497-2860 
erin.deters@cliftonculturalarts.org 

On September 1, 2008 the Clifton Cultural Arts Center (CCAC) opened its doors to the Greater Cincinnati community in pursuit of its mission to strengthen the critical link between participation in the arts and more cohesive communities and successful children and adults. The guiding vision of CCAC is one of a dynamic and collaborative civic hub – a bustling hive of artistic activity and personal expression where people of all ages and backgrounds, from all over Greater Cincinnati, come and go from morning to night.    CCAC was first envisioned in 2004 after a series of community engagement meetings addressed the fate of two key historic buildings – the 1906 Clifton School and the adjacent McDonald Carriage House –  both scheduled to fall into disuse in 2008.  From those early days to now, a proactive, dedicated group of citizens have planned and worked to create a multi-venue, regional Arts Center encompassing over 57,000 square feet of historically significant space on an incomparable 9-acre urban campus.    

The CCAC needs help with a variety of projects from help with repairs, class hosting, general building support and event volunteers. The work and opportunities vary by project. We like to give volunteers the chance to use their special skills. Contact us with proposals and for more information. 
Our regular hours are:   Monday 9am - 8pm,  Tuesday  9am - 6pm,  Wednesday  9am - 8pm,  Thursday  9am - 8pm,  Saturday  9am - 2pm   
Desired duration of service: Varies by project. 
Orientation or training not required/supplied  
Unfortunately until we complete our 1st Phase of renovations the CCAC is not accessible. Please contact us for more information. 

William Howard Taft National Historic Site
2038 Auburn Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219
www.nps.gov/wiho

Park Ranger Reggie Murray
reggie_murray@nps.gov

Volunteer opportunities for college students include Interpretive Assistants (greet visitors at the Taft Boyhood home, conduct tours of historically furnished rooms) and Education Center Assistant (greet and welcome each visitor coming into the Taft Education Center, start the park film, answer telephones, answer visitor questions, and provide one-on-one informational contacts with visitors.)  Volunteers may also provide assistance with special events on and off site. 

   Environment

Gorman Heritage Farm
10052 Reading Road
Cincinnati, OH  45241
www.gormanfarm.org

Madeline Dorger 
513 563 6663 
mdorger@gormanfarm.org 

Gorman Heritage Farm is a working educational farm.  We have summer camps, school field trips, adult education and are open to the public.  Visitors can come and interact with the land and learn where their food comes from.  We also sell our vegetables, meat and eggs out of our farm shop making us both a food source and an educational source. Volunteers could be working in areas all over the farm:   In the garden: planting, weeding, harvesting, working with compost   In the office: doing clerical work, creating materials for classrooms or kids events  In the farmyard: cleaning out manure, clearing honeysuckle  At an event: working a snack booth, kids crafts, picking sunflowers. 
Thursdays 9 - 5  Saturdays 9- 5  Sundays 12 - 5 
Desired duration of service: 3 hrs., as much as you like  

Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District 
250 William Howard Taft 

Michelle Balz 
513-946-7789 
michelle.balz@hamilton-co.org 

We promote waste reduction and recycling, by offering a variety of programs to residents, communities, businesses, and schools in Hamilton County. We offer school programs, multi-family recycling assistance, Recycling at Work assistance, pollution prevention internships, grant funding and more. 
Every year we have a compost bin event to promote backyard composting. This event requires volunteer help from students to staff the tables and help residents, especially elderly residents, carry compost bins to their cars. 
9am-3pm on a Saturday in May 
Desired duration of service: 7-8 hours 
Orientation or training provided.  Training is conducted prior to the event at 8:30. It lasts 1/2 hour. There are multiple tasks to be performed, some allow the student to sit or stand at a table while others require a student can lift a 25lb compost bin. 
Our agency carries liability insurance 

Keep Cincinnati Beautiful
801 Plum Street, Room 16
Cincinnati, OH 45202
www.keepcincinnatibeautiful.org

Barb Wriston-Ruddy
barb.wriston-ruddy@cincinnati-oh.gov
(513) 352-4387

Keep Cincinnati Beautiful's education department serves area school children in kindergarten through 8th grade.  Volunteer mentor/teachers are needed for the new "Growing Green Habits" program to work with young children on "green" projects and provide in-classroom environmental education.  This is a great leadership opportunity and a creative learning experience for every student involved!  Flexible hours available during and after school time, but some continuity is desired (so you can meet with the same class several times over the course of the school year).

Krohn Conservatory
1501 Eden Park Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45202
www.cinci-parks.org

Patti Boehlein
patti.boehlein@cincinnati.oh.gov
(513) 421-5918

Krohn Conservatory serves the community of the entire Greater Cincinnati Area. Operated by the Cincinnati Park Board and located in Eden Park, the conservatory houses a botanical collection including over 1000 species of plants. We need volunteers to assist as Horticulture Helpers, Krohn Ambassadors, Tour Guides/Interpreters and Special Event Volunteers. For a more detailed description of these opportunities contact us here at the Center for Community Engagement.

   Health

The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
8 Triangle Park Drive, Suite 800
Cincinnati, OH  45246
www.ccfa.org

Jennifer Wechsler
jwechslertemp@ccfa.org
513-772-7599

The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to finding the cure for Crohn's and ulcerative colitis.  We provide education programs to patients and their families and plan fundraisers like walk-a-thons, wine tastings, team challenges, and more.  College student volunteers could assist us in everyday administrative duties around the office, help out at the walks, and work on grassroot marketing, simply helping to get our information and resources out to people who need it. 

Girls on the Run of Cincinnati, Inc.
PO Box 8193
West Chester, OH  45069
www.gotrcincinnati.org

Erin Hamilton
erin@gotrcincinnati.org
(513) 672-0552

Girls on the Run is a life-changing, experiential learning program for girls age eight to thirteen years old.  The 12-week programs combine training for a 3.1 mile running event with self-esteem enhancing, uplifting workouts.  Each week, participants learn important life skills while completing a physical activity.  Girls on the Run is always looking for community volunteers who are willing to contribute their time and talents.  Opportunities include coaching in one of the once a week, 12-week programs; supporting one-time events; and becoming a GOTR 5k race day volunteer.  See the CCE for more information, or contact Girls on the Run.

We are looking for college students to act as volunteer coaches for our GOTR programs.  Each student would join a coaching team at a GOTR school or location.  All coaches would help in the delivery of the lessons and serve as role models for these young girls.  Coaches do not need to be runners, but do need to be healthy and feel comfortable working with children.  Additionally, we ask for all coaches to make a 12 week commitment for the whole season to build the relationships with the girls. All of our programs meet on different days and times, but most meet during the week in the afternoon hours. 1 hour, twice per week for 12 weeks starting in February. 
Orientation or training provided  
9am - 2pm on various Saturdays and Sundays in January. 
All volunteer coaches need to complete a volunteer application and background check.  Both can be found on our website. 

Hearing Speech and Deaf Center
2825 Burnet Avenue
Cincinnati, OH  45219
www.hearingspeechdeaf.com

Kelly Lyle
klyle@hearingspeechdeaf.com
(513) 221-1703

The Hearing Speech and Deaf Center is a non-profit organization providing education, advocacy, audiology, sign-language interpreting, and speech-pathology services to Greater Cincinnatians.  Volunteers can assist with various administrative duties as well as assisting with variuos fundraisers throughout the year.  Research for reports and grant prospects may also be requested. 

National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Ohio Valley Chapter
4460 Lake Forest Drive, Suite 120
Cincinnati, OH 45242
www.fightMStoday.org

Angela Brock 
(513) 956-4110 
angela.brock@ohg.nmss.org 


We serve more than 6,000 clients living with Multiple Sclerosis and their families throughout our 27 county territory covering Southern Ohio, Southwestern Ohio and Northern Kentucky.  We support the research initiatives set by the home office of the National MS Society (www.nationalmssociety.org).  We also provide programs such as yoga, aquatics, Healthy Habits seminars, Life with MS Support Groups and Journey Club Camp for children of those living with MS.  We also provide services such as referrals, home visits and emergency financial assistance.
Projects include:  Internships within the our special events that include Marketing, Public Relations, managing (from start to finish) specific areas of these events.  Projects also include: Internships within the Social Work areas of our chapter.  Other Projects include office volunteers for smaller every week projects including research, data entry, phone calls, mailings. our office is open from 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday  evening hours are possible and would be worked out individually with the interested person/people  weekend experience would revolve around our special event days and would be worked out individually 
2 - 4 hours/ 1 - 2 times per week or bi-weekly 
Orientation or training provided; Orientation/training would take place at their first working visit 
Background check would take place for any Social Work Interns 

   Housing & Homelessness

Cornerstone Ethical Economics
see Social Services

Stand Up For Kids
1431 Main St
Cincinnati, OH  45202
www.standupforkids.org
Calendar of events:  www.standupforkids.org/local/Ohio/Cincinnati/cincicalendar.html

Crystal Dray or Nick Shaver
nicks@standupforkids.org
513-289-5233

We help youth experiencing homelessness by providing the basics like food, hygiene, and clothing.  We also guide them to the right resources when applying for social services, looking for a job and/or housing, assisting with making doctor appointments, providing transportation when possible, and advocating for their rights.  But more importantly, we are there when they need someone to talk to!  Volunteers are needed for administrative tasks, planning and organizing, mentoring, and outreach.  Background investigations and training are required. 

   Hunger

American Diabetes Association
644 Linn St,
Suite 304.
Cincinnati, OH 45203 

Jean Ohnmeis 
513-759-9330 x6669 
johnmeis@diabetes.org 

Stop Diabetes Sign
Brochure

The ADA provides the public and health care professionals with the most up-to-date information to help take a stand against diabetes. We reach out through our National Call Center (1-800-DIABETES) and our Web site (www.diabetes.org) as well as monthly consumer and professional books and periodicals. ADA also has a presence in communities through its Expos in 17 markets, its 57 sessions of camp each summer for kids with diabetes, and outreach to high-risk populations through its Por tu Familia, African American and Native American initiatives.  There are nearly 24 million children and adults in the United States with diabetes who need your time and skills. Make a difference in their lives by becoming a volunteer. As an American Diabetes Association volunteer, you can use your expertise and experience in leadership, business, health care, marketing, public relations, advocacy, or fund raising to make a vital difference. Get involved and help make a difference for children and adults affected by diabetes in your town.    
We are in need of help in our office to help prepare for our upcoming events!  They are:   
School Walk for Diabetes: (www.diabetes.org/schoolwalk) 
Camps: (www.diabetes.org/camps) 
TourdeCure: (www.diabetes.org/tour) 
Step Out: (www.diabetes.org/stepout) 
Desired duration of service: They are very flexible with volunteers, possibly 2-3 hours a week.   
When events come on weekends the hours are completely different. But that can be discussed when the event is closer. 
Orientation or training not required/supplied  

St Monica-St. George Parish Newman Center--Breakfast Brigade
328 W McMillan St,
Cincinnati, OH 45219

Michael Schreiner
smsgnewman@gmail.com
(513) 381-6400

We need volunteers to assist with the preparation fresh baked bread, hard boiled eggs, citrus and coffee for three labor halls in Over the Rhine and downtown Cincinnati. This is typically a 3-hour commitment every Thursday morning at 2:30 AM.

Seniors

Destiny Hospice
4350 Glendale-Milford Rd., Ste. 110
Cincinnati, OH 45242
www.destiny-hospice.com

Anne Babcock
513-554-6300
ababcock@destiny-hospice.com

Destiny service patients in the last stage of their lives.  The hospice patients may be in their own homes, nusing facilities, and assisted living facilities.  Destiny provides comfort and palliative care to those terminally ill.
Volunteer Needs:  Patient visits includes building a relationship between the volunteer and patient on a weekly basis.  Administrative volunteers assist in the DEstiny office with filing and medical records.  Special projects would include bi-weekly pet therapy, music therapy, or help develop an art therapy program.
Destiny is open 8-5 Mon-Fri. Volunteers work during that time or early evenings and weekends. 
Patient visits are 1 hour per week. Other projects are flexible.
Orientation is required for volunteers; it lasts approximately 1/5 hours and Anne will meet with students as needed.
TB Test and background check will be provided; volunteer must have own car insurance.

Further information can be found in the CCE or contact Anne directly above.

People Working Cooperatively
4612 Paddock Rd
Cincinnati, OH  45229
www.pwchomerepairs.org

Bill Hitch
hitchb@pwchomerepairs.org
(513) 351-7921 x281

People Working Cooperatively provides home repairs for low-income elderly and disabled residents.  Volunteers can help out with yardwork (trimming shrubs, weeding, mulching, planting), gutter cleaning, and leaf raking.  Volunteer times are flexible (with special emphasis on the 3rd Saturday of each month), and opportunities are available for individuals or groups.  Watch, also, for special events:  the Repair Affair in May and the Prepare Affair in November. 

Scarlet Oaks Retirement Community
440 Lafayette Avenue
Cincinnati, OH  45220
www.scarletoaksretirementcommunity.com

Shari Fleming
sfleming@deaconessltc.org
(513) 475-4395

Volunteers at Scarlet Oaks Retirement Community work with senior citizens living on site.  Volunteer work varies and can include painting nails, reading the paper, playing games, playing cornhole, sitting in on a painting class, and more.  Because this is a residential community, volunteer opportunities are available all days and times.

   Social Services

Sharon Linde 
513-487-4217 
sharon.linde@cincyblind.org 

We serve individuals of all ages who are blind or visually impaired.  Our services include assessment, referral, and support groups; low vision evaluation and support; rehab teaching; orientation and mobility, computer access services; talking book machine, radio reading services, personlized talking print, and a personal reader program. Most of our volunteers commit to a once a week schedule, for about 1-2 hours depending on the assignment. 
Radio readers who read a section of the paper contribute about 2 hours a week by the time you add up travel, prep, and the actual 1 hour of reading. 
Personalized Talking Print readers can do their volunteer work from home, and also read once a week.  The length of the assignment varies from 15 minutes to an hour.  Personal readers visit people in their homes and the requests are widely varied - once a week, once a month, twice a month - it just depends on the client.    
Radio readers and Personalized Talking Print readers should be comfortable reading out loud, be able to read smoothly and without stumbles, and should have an above average vocabulary.  You must pass the vocabulary test and audition to read on the radio or for personalized talking print.  Radio readers receive training on the job; Personalized Talking Print readers receive training on the telephone from the program coordinator - how the voice mail system works, how to record and save readings, practice readings etc.  Personal readers should be comfortable having direct contact with individuals who are blind or visually impaired and be willing to visit the individual at home.  The One-on-One Coordinator will provide specific training for sighted guide technique and working with someone who is blind or visually impaired. 
Very flexible on day of week and time of day.  Variety of opportunities available on various days at various times. 
Typically, once a week for 1-2 hours 
Orientation or training provided  
Monthly at our facility for 1.5 hours; volunteers must submit a written application, background check, interview, audition for readers, and willingness to make a 6-month commitment

Further information and application materials can be found in the CCE or contact the volunteer coordinator listed above directly. 

• Early Childhood Education:  6 academies serving infants to kindergarten-age.  Volunteers could work one-on-one in educational instruction, encouraging social development by sharing meals and talking, reading books to children, suppor in classroom, and more.  Flexible hours available M-F 7:30-5:30.
• Anna Louise Inn (Housing):  Help with painting hallways, improving the grounds, planting flowers. 
• Women's Supportive Services:  Helping with arts & crafts activities through "Off the Streets" recovery program. 

Circle Tail, Inc. 
8834 Carey Ln,
Pleasant Plain, OH  45162

Sarah Schuck 
513.877.3325 
volunteer@circletail.org 

Circle Tail, Inc. is a 501(c) nonprofit that provides assistance dogs to people with mobility, hearing, neurologic or psychiatric disabilities at no cost to the individual. We also provide dogs for adoption, as well as offer affordable obedience training, behavior management and boarding services. We strive to strenghten the human-canine bond in the community. 
Numerous on-site and off-site opportunities exist. On-site opportunities include walking dogs, socializing/exercising the dogs, cleaning kennels, administrative tasks/ office hours (updating our volunteer database, filing, data entry, etc.), maintaining the grounds (mowing, weed-whacking, building maintenance). Off-site opportunities include staffing educational booths at festivals and events, computer work, updating social networking sites, speaking/ giving presentations, PR/marketing. We also have a huge need for foster families. Foster families take a dog for a week, a month, whatever they prefer. We are always happy to work with our volunteers to match their interests with needed tasks. 
Saturdays, 10 - 3  Call / email to schedule specific times during the week or on Sunday. 
Orientation or training provided  
Volunteer Orientation is typically held the first and third Saturday each month, at 11:00 a.m.
More info about volunteering can be found on our website at http://www.circletail.org/volunteer/voluntee.html. 

Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati
103 William H. Taft, Cincinnati, OH  45219
www.cintishares.org

Mary Beth King 
513.475.0475 
king@cintishares.org 

Community  Shares is a federation of 27 non-profits.  Community Shares supports its agencies through worplace campaigns, awareness raising events and more. 
We are seeking young professionals to serve on committees and plan events. 
Volunteers can come anytime, as needed 
3 hours/month  is requested from volunteers, but every bit helps!
Seeking those who want social justice! 

Cornerstone Ethical Economics
1639 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH  45202
www.csequity.org

The House of Refuge Mission,Inc. 
3662 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45220 

Mary Fannin 
(513) 221-3619  or (513)728-1449 (CELL) 
thormihug@yahoo.com 

We are a non-profit worldwide outreach, locally we service over 1,500 clients this includes our network agencies that we provide service to with food, clothing, furniture, personal care items.  we also have 2 male youth at risk homes, 1 female youth home in the works (rehab. the building at this time.  1 Daycare facility, and we also work with incarcerated and released individuals, and we are a work site for Hamilton County Probation Dept., 20-20 and Hillcrest School, and Mature Services.  We do feedings 4 times a year for the homeless in over the rhine area, and an agency (under our umbrella) that works with seniors, also the Youth Drill Team is also an agency under our umbrella.  Any help is greatly appreciated with food, clothing, personal care items, also toys needed for Christmas, volunteers helping with rehab projects. Sean Fannin a UC E-Audio student knows and has worked with our agency since he was a teenager is also a contact, he can tell you all about us and show you where items can be brought to. He can be reached at fanninsj@mail.uc.edu.  
Sister Mary Can food and dry food drives, buying turkeys and hams for the holiday, donation of personal care care items, toys for the holiday, We have a holiday project at 2 schools (toys and gift bags ) Last year we delivered over 500 to the schools.  Some time we have rehab projects on our buildings. 
At this time hours of operation are 9:30 to 2:30 Monday thru Friday, this may change depending on our ongoing projects. 
Available time frame to volunteer: Whatever is convenient for the students  

Mercy Franciscan at St. John
1800 Logan Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
www.e-mercy.com

Stephanie Brown
scbrown@health-partners.org
(513) 981-5899

Mercy Franciscan at St. John offers parenting classes to clients and needs help to provide child care for their little ones, five and younger. Classes will be on Tuesday afternoons January 27 through April 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p. m.  Help us make a difference in the lives of these children.  Lunch is provided to volunteers. There is ample parking and St. John is just ten minutes from the UC campus.

Mercy Neighborhood Ministries, Home Care empowers women and elderly or disabled persons living in poverty through the provision of holistic services that promote independence and dignity.  We provide employment and support for women seeking self-sufficiency, and quality home health care services and wellness promotion to persons who are underserved by existing programs, especially the elderly poor.    
Mercy Neighborhood Ministries, Senior Services enhances the quality of life of the elderly who lack the necessities of life as a result of poverty or temporary distress. We do this through programs that support their independence, advocate for fair and efficient treatment, decrease their anxiety and isolation, and raise public awareness of their needs.   

Mercy Neighborhood Ministries, Education Services provides the tools for individuals and families to move from dependency and poverty to self-sufficiency and wholeness of living. We accomplish this by connecting our clients to available community resources and offering adult educational and literacy programs, computer job training, and payee and crisis assistance. We are looking for tutors for our GED program.  Tutoring can be done one on one or in a classroom setting.      We also have needs in our community garden spring through fall, as well as one time projects, such as spring and fall clean-up day.   

In addition, our Senior Services department is seeking a food delivery person.  This could be done once a month.  This person would deliver food to our frail, elderly clients that are home bound.  They would also spend some time socializing with the client during delivery.  Our delivery area is Walnut Hills and the surrounding neighborhoods. 

Monday - Thursday 10am - 3pm  Tuesday& Wednesday 5pm - 8pm 
Desired duration of service: 1+ hours per week  

Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses
901 Findlay St,
Cincinnati, OH 45214

Mary Frost Lee
frostbenz@aol.com

Our agency is dedicated to rebuilding and serving families in the west end community. Our programs are senior program, emergency food, victims of crime program, tutorial and after school activities for kids 6-13 and summer day camp. This site can be a field placement for students in social work, criminal justice, business administration, psychology, counseling, horticulture and education.

The Salvation Army 

114 E. Central Parkway,
Cincinnati, OH  45202 

Deanna Powell 
(513) 762-5643 
Deanna.Powell@use.salvationarmy.org 

The Salvation Army serves the less fortunate in the Greater Cincinnati area. Volunteers are needed during the Christmas Season for the following activities:   

• Toy Shop Registration 
  WHEN: Monday, November 16 – Friday, November 20   
• Toy Shop   
  In partnership with USMC Toys for Tots, sponsored by LaRosa’s  
  WHEN: Tuesday, December 15   
• Distribution 
  WHEN: Wednesday, December 16; 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  Thursday, December 17; 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.   
  Friday, December 18; 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
• Adopt-A-Family   
  WHEN: Tuesday, December 8; 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
• Family Gift Distribution 
  WHEN: Friday, December 11 ; 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  
• The Salvation Army’s Annual Christmas Kettle Campaign
  WHEN: November 18 through December 24

Find more information here:
2009 Holiday Season Opportunities
Volunteer Guide

Starfire 
5030 Oaklawn Drive 

Rachel Mecklenborg 
(513) 281-2100 
rachel@starfirecouncil.org 

Starfire serves teens and adults with developmental disabilities. Students will volunteer go on social and service outings with our members.  These outings are available every night of the week and on the weekends.  The social outings range from going to the mall, movie, bowling, out to eat, or a sporting event.  The service outings range from baking cookies for the homeless, making cards for Children's Hopsital, or volunteering at the Freestore/ Foodbank. 
All Evenings & Weekends 
Desired duration of service: 2-3 times per month 
Orientation or training provided  
The Volunteer Orientation lasts 30 minutes. We are flexible with the times and dates of the orientation and make sure it will fit into our volunteer's schedule. 
A Hamilton County background check is required, but Starfire handles and pays for this. 

Starfire Brochure
Volunteer Application

The Women's Connection
4042 Glenway Avenue,
Cincinnati, OH 45205
www.thewomensconnection.org

Ann Hunt
annhunt@thewomensconnection.org
(513) 471 4673

The Women's Connection serves women, families, and girls (ages 8-17) in Price Hill, on the west side of Cincinnati through such services as information and services referral, youth programs, enrichment programs for women, Hispanic outreach, employment connections, and free phone, fax, and computer use.  Volunteers can work with all girls' programs in the afternoons during the school year and in the summer, assist with childcare Monday through Thursday during women's programs, and volunteer at special collaborative community events such as the Back to School Fair, Price Hill Women's Health Fair, and job fairs. 

Technology  

Cincinnati Computer Cooperative
49 Novner Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45215
www.cincinnaticomputercooperative.org

Mary Winfree
mary.winfree@cincinnaticomputercooperative.org
(513) 771-3262

Cincinnati Computer Cooperative is a nonprofit organization that helps the general public.  Check out our website www.cincinnaticomputercooperative.org for more information about us.  We help area schools, nonprofits and those in need get refurbished computers really, really cheap! We need help removing hard drives from old computers that are to be recycled   Sounds too easy?  It's work but can be lots of fun working together to make a difference!  Give it a try.  There is a Metro Bus route you can take from UC if you don't have transportation. 
Dates:  SATURDAYS
Volunteers needed:  4 min and 15 max per shift  
Time:  12:00 - 3:00 pm - lunch, drinks and snacks provided Once a week, 3 hours 
Orientation or training provided; Orientation/training is conducted on first visit and takes approximately 15 minutes. 

Cornerstone Ethical Economics
see Social Services

Cincinnati Punlic Radio

Aron Back 
513-419-7115 
aback@cinradio.org 

WGUC’s signal covers a 65-mile radius. Almost 125,000 listeners tune to 90.9 FM for classical music each week.  In addition, WGUC broadcasts many local musical events including the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra concerts, The Cincinnati May Festival and Cincinnati Opera seasons.  The station currently produces and distributes The 90 Second Naturalist and Classics for Kids® nationally.  Holiday programs such as Tunes From the Crypt (Halloween), A Feast For the Ears (Thanksgiving), and Love Greetings (Valentine’s Day) have been carried nationally. WGUC also serves as a friendly reference guide to Greater Cincinnati’s vibrant and extensive cultural life, making its listeners aware of the many events and performances that take place throughout the area. Beyond broadcast, WGUC’s community service is evident through the station’s award winning work as a producer and presenter of top-tier performances and family friendly events. WGUC also enjoys the distinction of being the only public radio station in the United States to support an ongoing music-commissioning program.        

WVXU’s and WMUB’s signal also covers a 65-mile radius. More than 150,000 listeners tune to 91.7 FM each week for its informative and entertaining schedule of news and information programs. The station broadcasts local, national and international news with its team of award-winning journalists, as well as sources including National Public Radio, American Public Media, Public Radio International and the BBC. The schedule includes national public radio favorites such as Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Fresh Air, A Prairie Home Companion and Car Talk; local productions Cincinnati Edition and Around Cincinnati; and classic radio, jazz, swing and blues programs.  In its first year of reporting, The Associated Press, Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, and Cincinnati Society of Professional Journalists recognized the WVXU News Team for excellence in journalism. Additionally, in 2007 WVXU created a website called Infomatters that is dedicated to keeping junior high and high school students abreast of current events and local history. 

Ongoing Volunteer Needs: All volunteers take pledges over the phone and enter them into a very easy computer system. 
Hours of operation are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday   
We mobilze volunteers during our fund drives.  Fund Drives are scheduled a year in advance.  The following fund drives are scheduled for: 
January 21-29, 2010;
April 15-23, 2010;
and June 23-25, 2010. 
Desired duration of service: Shifts vary from 2 hours to 4 hours 
Orientation or training required/supplied: Training is scheduled 15 minutes before their shift is to begin.