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Animals

Animal Care Assistant (702)

Zip Code: 45418

Availability: Sunday - Saturday, 8am - 4pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 50

Volunteers are needed to help feed, clean and care for animals. This includes walking and bathing dogs, grooming cats, taking dogs to the dog park, playing with the animals and caring for other animals (including rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets). A flexible schedule is available everyday.  Volunteers do not have to work with animals that cause them discomfort, such as those they may be allergic to. Dogs and cats are, however, loose in the building. Volunteers may be exposed to those animals.

Animal Socialization (156)

Zip Code: 45414

Availability: Varies

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 20

Volunteers will assist with socialization of animals, especially dogs. The agency's next orientation is August 9th at 6:30pm.  Drop-in volunteers are permitted once they have attended an orientation.

Class Trainer and/or Counseling Assistant (363)

Zip Code: 45410

Availability: One evening per week and/or one Saturday per month

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 20

Volunteers are needed to train basic dog obedience classes and/or assist in behavior counseling for pets.  No prior experience is needed.  Training is provided.

Dog Walker (556)

Zip Code: 45459

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 3

Volunteers needed to walk pet therapy dog for agency. Position is available 2 - 3 times weekly.

Paw Pals (248)

Zip Code: Varies

Availability: Varies

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

You and your pet can make a difference in the lives of the terminally ill. By visiting them in their homes, residential facilities and at our inpatient unit, you can add so much to the quality of their lives. A flexible schedule is available. This agency provides opportunities in Butler, Hamilton, Preble, Clermont, Warren and Montgomery Counties.  This agency accepts dogs that are obedient, well groomed with nails filed, have a current shot record and a willingness to share their love. Cats, rabbits and birds must be good-natured, well groomed with nails filed, have a current shot record (if applicable) and also a willingness to share their love. Pet vaccinations must be up to date.  All human companions must go through the agency's 16 hour orientation. TB testing and a background check are also provided.

Pet Therapy Teams (354)

Zip Code: Varies

Availability: Varies

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 25

Volunteer pet therapy teams will visit local hospitals, schools, nursing homes and a variety of other facilities. Volunteer and agency will set a flexible schedule.  Pet must be 12 months or older. Owners and pets will be required to attend and pass a 10 week/20 hour course. There is a fee for the class.  Agency supplies background check.

Board of Directors

Advisory Board Member (578)

Agency:

Preferred Expertise: Community Networking, Strategic Planning

Zip Code: 45405

Availability: Thursday from 6pm - 8pm, one per month

Positions Available: 1

Age Minimum: 25 years

Volunteer is needed to assist community-based nonprofit organization with fulfilling its mission to provide housing as well as a self-sufficiency program to women and children with sociological and psychological challenges. Volunteers with expertise in community networking and/or strategic planning are preferred. Committees available include fundraising. This committee oversees development and implementation of fundraising plan, identifies and solicits funds from external sources of support and works with the board of directors.

Director and Board Members (181)

Agency: Ohio Parkinson Foundation Southwest

Preferred Expertise: Public Relations and Fundraising

Zip Code: 45324

Availability: 2nd Wednesday of each month, 10am - noon

Positions Available: 3

Age Minimum: 21 years

Director and Board Members sought for Board of Directors.  Must be able to deal with the public and have good organizational skills.  Volunteers will be expected to actively participate on one committee, actively support fundraising efforts, speak for the Board when authorized to do so and attend regularly scheduled meetings.  Director should be able to understand the financial statements presented in meetings and maintain lines of communication between Board, staff and clients.  Participation in recruiting capable new Board members is also expected.  Board Members are needed to assist with outreach, public relations and more.  This position will be responsible for the development, evaluation and approval of the policies and procedures for the agency.

Board of Trustees Member (182)

Agency:

Preferred Expertise: Strategic Planning, Business Growth and Fundraising

Zip Code: 45356

Availability: 2nd Wednesday of each month, 9am - 10:30am

Positions Available: 1

Board member sought with skills in one or more areas that is relevant to the corporation's business.  These include administration, finance, personnel, program development, community and public relations.  Board of Trustees is expected to establish procedures to ensure overall supervision of agency functions, approve submission of grant applications, monitor program goal accomplishment and compliance, approve personnel policies and develop methods to ensure the awareness of agency programs and activities.  Board will also monitor expenditures and review audits and financial reports, as well as approve fiscal policies, financial reports and approved budgets.  An eight-county nonprofit corporation, this agency's programs include Head Start, daycare centers, youth programs and older adult programs.  Committees available within the Board of Trustees include Legislative, Finance, Personnel, Nominating and Program Liaisons.

Board of Directors Member (183)

Agency:

Preferred Expertise: Information Services and Finance

Zip Code: 45385

Availability: 4th Monday of each month from 5:30pm - 9pm for a period of 3 years

Positions Available: 1

Age Minimum: 21 years

Board Member sought for organization assisting people with disabilities to live the fullest possible life by providing individualized services in a variety of community settings.  Individual will be expected to provide policy guidance, promote organization to the public and assist in fundraising.  Volunteer should have an understanding of policymaking roles within a business organization.  Committees available include Finance, Governance and Development.  On-the-job training for this position is provided.

Board of Directors Member (184)

Agency:

Preferred Expertise: Business, Grant Writing, Practical Person from Local Community

Zip Code: 45407

Availability: 4th Tuesday of each month starting in January from 5:30pm - 7:30pm, approximately 2-4 hours monthly is required

Positions Available: 2

Two Board members, including one from the business community and one from the local area, are sought to conduct the business of the agency.  The Board also provides guidance for the programs and the Executive Director.  It is a working Board and therefore each member is expected to be a member of a committee.  Committees available include Development, Finance, Membership, Program and other committees set up as needed.  Volunteer should be a team worker with good thought processes, business connections, experience with grant writing and both an understanding of and a desire to serve an inner city community center.  Prospective Board members will be expected to attend three meetings, after which current Board members will determine if the prospective member is a good fit for the organization.  Additional expectations for Board members include attending regular and committee meetings, participating on a committee, supporting the agency financially, promoting the agency to others in the realization of its mission and attending at least one agency event per year.  Volunteer must also have familiarity with the agency's history, operations and aspirations.  The Board itself is responsible for providing strategic direction and overall governance, setting both Board and agency policy, identifying and assisting in securing funding sources, providing financial planning and management, monitoring the facility and programs and providing connections to the Inner-west, business and great Dayton communities.

Advisory Board Member (185)

Agency:

Preferred Expertise: Management, Public Relations and Finance

Zip Code: 45408

Availability: TBA for five hours each month

Positions Available: Multiple

Age Minimum: 21 years

New volunteer Advisory Boards are being formed, uniting leaders from all sectors of the community to promote the mission of a nonprofit organization that works to preserve sacred artwork and religious heritage.  Tasks for Board members include Board development and pulling together a group of volunteers interested in Catholic heritage preservation, identifying potential program needs and recipients and community-based fundraising.

Board of Trustees Member (199)

Agency:

Preferred Expertise: Financial, Fundraising and Training

Zip Code: 45385

Availability: 1st Thursday of each month, 4:30pm - 6pm

Positions Available: 2

Provide advice and guidance to executive director and set mission and strategic plan of the agency. Agency's mission is to reduce the incidence of family violence in Greene County by providing safe housing, outreach, prevention and counseling programs. Committees available include Finance, Development, Special Events and Board Development.  Agency would prefer to have board members who reside in Greene County as that is the geographic area of service.

Board of Directors Members (241)

Agency: Celebrating Families of Children and Adults with Special Needs

Preferred Expertise: Social Workers with experience in Children's Services, Experience with Adult and Children's Services for special needs population, Teaching, Mental Health

Zip Code: 45406

Availability: once in Fall and once in Spring

Positions Available: 7

Board Members needed to direct, advise and support the agency staff as part of a nine member board. Volunteers will serve as an advisor and resource person, provide direction for the future of the organization, serve as an officer and/or committee member and perform other duties as needed. Offices include President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Committees include Grants, Curriculum, Law, Services and Dispute Resolution. Volunteers must have previous experience working with or have knowledge of individuals, both adults and children, who have special needs.

Board Committee Member (321)

Agency:

Preferred Expertise: Communications, Fundraising, Resources, Special Events, Finance

Zip Code: 45459

Availability: quarterly on last Tuesday of designated months, 7pm - 9pm

Positions Available: Multiple

Committee Members will work with a designated Committee Chair that is a Board of Directors Member. Committees will develop a short term (6 month) and long term (18 month) plan. Members will execute plan through active participation and recruitment of additional volunteers to complete plan. Areas include communications, fundraising, resources, special events and finance. This is a working position with active duties and areas of responsibility.

Board Secretary (518)

Agency:

Zip Code: 45410

Availability: monthly on first Thursday at 7pm

Positions Available: 1

Age Minimum: 21 years

Volunteer needed to assist Board with secretarial duties. Agency is a faith-based organization looking for a person of faith. Organization is five years old and has a diverse base of church memberships.  Volunteer must possess excellent skills in typing, computer usage and listening. Should be familiar with basic secretarial protocols.

Board Member (689)

Agency:

Zip Code: 45385

Availability: monthly on first Thursday at 7pm

Positions Available: 2

Age Minimum: 18 years

Volunteers are needed to serve as board members. Agency needs fresh ideas, positive people and individuals who work well with others to work out needed accomplishments for the organization. Volunteers will attend monthly meetings, help with fundraising projects, help make board decisions and provide both oversight and direction that demonstrates responsibility to helping the organization accomplish its goals. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 7pm.  Volunteers should be organized and friendly.

Board of Directors Member (704)

Agency:

Preferred Expertise: Marketing, Fundraising, Special Events and Board Development

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: every other month, third Monday of the month from 5:30pm - 7pm

Positions Available: 1

Age Minimum: 21 years

Volunteers are needed to serve on the agency's board of directors. This working board requires that each member serve on at least one committee.

Board Member (705)

Agency:

Preferred Expertise: Fundraising, Marketing

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: monthly on Sundays from 6pm - 8pm

Positions Available: 1

Age Minimum: 25 years

Volunteers are needed to aid the agency in fundraising and committee work. This position requires a commitment of three years.  This position requires a commitment of three years. Volunteers must have strong skills in interpersonal relationships and marketing.

Board Member (747)

Agency: Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare

Preferred Expertise: Fundraising, Marketing

Zip Code: 45420

Availability: first Wednesday of the month at noon

Positions Available: 1

Age Minimum: 18 years

Volunteer is needed to assist with fundraising objectives of organization; assist in interpreting the mission, goals and objectives of the organization; and assist in patient programs sponsored by the Volunteer Services Department. Volunteer will develope and promote effective community concern on behalf of the organization's patients and to help meet the needs of the patients through fundraising. Council meets on the first Wednesday of each month at noon.  Volunteer must possess good communication skills and a willingness to work cooperatively. Volunteer must have interest and willingness to interact with people who have severe chronic mental illness.  Orientation, training and criminal background check are provided.

Children/Youth

Adult Mentor (338)

Zip Code: Multiple

Availability: Monday - Friday from 8am - 3pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 50

School-based volunteers are needed to mentor children ages 6 - 11 years. Volunteers will play games, read, color, chat, have fun and even have lunch with youth.  Volunteers will be expected to commit one hour per week to this position. Locations will vary as volunteers will be placed at local school sites.  Background check is provided.

After School Volunteer (878)

Zip Code: 45424

Availability: Monday - Friday from 3:30pm - 6:30pm, September - May

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 15

Volunteers are needed to assist youth ages 4 to 12 with reading, math, homework, arts and crafts, sports, games and enrichment activities.  Criminal background check and training are provided.

Big Brother, Big Sister or Big Couple (164)

Zip Code: Varies

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 600

Volunteers are needed to provide one-on-one mentoring with children from the ages of 6-13, typically two to four times a month. Regardless of your gender, age, race, social or economic background, you can bring something special into the lives of children. It's not about skill or perfection. It also isn't about "playing the parent." It's about making a difference for a child - and for yourself.  As a Big Brother, Big Sister or Big Couple volunteer, you can be the person who brings that magic into the life of a child.  A background check and training are provided by the agency.

Care Team (114)

Zip Code: Multiple locations

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Provide tutoring, mentoring, problem-solving and support for 1-2 hours per week.  A background check and two hours of training are provided.

Child Advocate (534)

Zip Code: 45385

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1- 25

Age Minimum: 21 years

Advocate for abused and neglected children through Juvenile Court. Advocates are appointed by the court, interview family members and interview the child they are appointed to advocate for. Volunteers write a report with recommendations and attend court hearings.  39 hours of training are required, as well as 3 hours of court observation. Training is held twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring. Background check provided by agency.

Child Care (224)

Zip Code: 45415

Availability: Tuesday 5:15pm - 9:15pm, ongoing or one-time

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Provide child care and lead activities for children while their parents attend classes.

Child Care for Family Wellness Program (198)

Zip Code: 45410

Availability: Tuesday 7:15pm - 8:15pm and Thursday 6pm - 8pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 2

This agency is looking for 2 individuals who work well with children to do child care twice a week for a group of Hispanic children while their mothers/ parents attend group meetings or aerobics classes.  We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, compassion, and creativity. A background check is supplied by the agency. It is helpful to be able to speak some Spanish, but it is not required.

Child Care Helper (139)

Zip Code: 45407

Availability: Monday - Friday, 5:45am - 5:45pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Assist in child care program.  Volunteers must have a high school diploma or equivalent. The are required to have ODFJS approved trainings for First Aid, CPR, Child Abuse Prevention and Communicable Diseases. A background check is provided.

Class Instructors (670)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday  - Friday, 7:30am - 5:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Age Minimum: 18 years

Volunteers with special skills are needed to teach under-privileged children different skills. Skills may include art, karate, dance, drama, religious instruction and more. Bring your talents and teach your specialty to others! Volunteers must be willing to teach a group children ages 3 - 12. Classes should last from 30 - 60 minutes each.  Background check is provided.

Classroom Aide (409)

Zip Code: 45320

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Age Minimum: 21 years

Volunteers are needed to assist in preschool classroom. Volunteers will read to children, assist with art projects, practice writing skills with children and help them build with blocks.  A background check is provided.

Computer Center Volunteer (388)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday - Friday from 2pm - 6pm, flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Volunteer will assist students with homework assignments via the Internet and assist students in grades K-3 in using the computer.

Dietary Assistant (684)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Saturdays from 11am - 2pm

Volunteers Needed: 1- 2

Volunteers are needed to assist with preparing breakfast for children. Other duties will include assisting with set-up and clean-up of tables. Volunteers may be asked to assist class instructors with science and math demonstrations.  Volunteers must enjoy working with children.

Education Assistants (605)

Zip Code: 45414

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 25

Volunteers are needed to help with summer programs, occasional birthday parties and daycare programs. Volunteers are also needed on weekends in the agency's Do-Lab, Science Theater and in Wild Ohio assisting animal handlers with animal maintenance. Background checks are provided for volunteers ages 18 and over.

Field Trips and Special Events (111)

Zip Code: Multiple

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Age Minimum: 21

Accompany youth and staff on field trips and special outings. Assist with supervision or help set up/clean up program activities.  Background check is provided.

Harry Potter Premier Party Volunteers (896)

Zip Code: multiple in Montgomery County

Availability: July 20th from 7:30pm - 12am

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 75

Calling all muggles and wizards! Volunteers are needed to help with games and refreshments during Harry Potter Premier Parties, which celebrate the release of the final book in the series. Dressing up as a Harry Potter character is encouraged. Volunteers are needed at several Montgomery County library branches.

Literacy Tutor (862)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday - Thursday, 3pm - 6pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 8

Tutor school-age students in an after-school program. Tutoring consists of literacy and some math.  Volunteers may opt to serve one to four days per week.

Mentor (752)

Zip Code: 45410

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 25

Age Minimum: 21 years

Volunteers are needed to commit to supporting, guiding and being a friend to a young person for a period of at least one year. Youth are ages 16 - 21. Mentors may assist youth in applying for colleges, help support them as they finish high school and even invite them to their job sites so that youth may learn more about different careers. By becoming part of the social network of adults and community members who care about the youth, the mentor can help youth develop and reach positive academic, career and personal goals.

Mentor (770)

Zip Code: Greene County

Availability: Sunday - Saturday, 11am - 7pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 15

Age Minimum: 21 years

Volunteer will visit with male adolescents ages 12 to 16 who are residents of group homes and spend quality time with them. Mentors will be there to talk, listen, encourage and instill hope into these youth. Activities may include taking a resident off groups for a two to three hour visit. Volunteer will also make one phone call per week to resident.  Fingerprinting and reference check required. Must commit to at least 2 hours per week.  Criminal background check provided.

Mentor (771)

Zip Code: Greene County

Availability: Sunday - Saturday, 11am - 7pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 15

Age Minimum: 21 years

Volunteer will visit with male or female teens ranging in age from 16 to 20 years who are participating in Independent Living Program and spend quality time with them. Mentors will have the opportunity to assist in teaching and modeling skills, as well as be a contact for the youth once he/she is living on his/her own. Activities may include taking a resident off groups for a two to three hour visit. Volunteer will also make one phone call per week to resident.  Fingerprinting and reference check required. Must commit to at least 2 hours per week.  Criminal background check provided.

Mentor (774)

Zip Code: 45408

Availability: Thursday from 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 15

Age Minimum: 25 years

Female volunteers are needed to mentor mothers ages 12 to 21. Meet on weekly basis for two hours for ten weeks. Meet with mentees for one hour on a weekly basis following initial ten weeks.  Volunteers must be mothers themselves. A one year commitment is required. Volunteers must attend training session on March 31, 2007, from 9am - 2pm.  Background check and training are provided.

Mentors/Positive Role Models (112)

Zip Code: Multiple

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Develop supportive relationships with youth at centers.  Assist with tutoring, goal attainment and problem-solving.  A background check is provided.

Mentor/Tutor (387)

Zip Code: 45385

Availability: First and third Wednesday of each month, 4pm - 5:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Tutor and mentor children while their parents are in counseling sessions. Volunteers will assist with both homework and general childcare. Some children may have special needs. Agency provides background check.

Natural Helper (252)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 600

Caring community volunteer mentors are needed to provide encouragement and support to court-involved youth with substance abuse challenges. The volunteers will work closely in partnership with the youth, family and professionals in an integrated Circle of Care. Volunteers will be matched one-on-one with youth ages 13.5 - 17.5. Together we can create positive futures with court-involved youth and their families by building community solutions.  Volunteers must successfully complete cost-free training, a background check and reference checks. Volunteers are asked to make a minimum of two contacts monthly.  Volunteers will receive innovative skill building and cross-disciplinary training. Volunteers are given ongoing match support.

Parent Leader (902)

Zip Code: Montgomery County

Availability: flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Age Minimum: 21 years

Parent Leaders facility workshops (with support), talk to other parents at community events and are generally available to other parents as a resource for them as parents try to better their child's education. A flexible schedule is available.  Volunteer should be a parent, grandparent or guardian who is passionate about education and ensuring the best future for all our children. Attend eight hours of training before beginning. Parent Leaders do not have to live in the City of Dayton or low-income neighborhoods but some events will be targeted to low-income parents. Applicants should have a base of knowledge about education in the Dayton area.  Volunteers may be eligible for a free refurbished computer and free Internet for one year. Volunteers receive some stipends for travel and babysitting costs incurred while volunteering.

School Tour Guide (910)

Zip Code: 45449

Availability: Flexible during spring and fall

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 4

Lead small groups of students across grounds, educating them about the landscaped gardens and natural Ohio habitat as they discuss important natural issues. Flexible schedule available during spring and fall.  Criminal background check required.

Spanish Teacher (755)

Zip Code: 45402, Flexible

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Volunteer is needed to teach children Spanish. Children are ages 2 1/2 to 10. Position is available Monday through Friday anytime during listed times.

Sport Administrator (719)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday - Friday, afternoon and evening hours

Volunteers Needed: 1

Volunteer is responsible for assisting with the implementation of youth and adult sports. Responsible for all aspects of the program including development, quality and safety. Actively engage groups of volunteers and carry out other duties as assigned by Executive Director. A criminal background check is provided.

Summer Camp Assistant (879)

Zip Code: 45424

Availability: Monday - Friday from 1:30pm - 6:30pm, June 11th - July 27th

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 15

Volunteers are needed to assist on field trips, with arts and crafts, sports and games and daily summer camp activities for youth ages 6 to 16.  Orientation and background checks are provided.

Summer Reading Club Assistant (883)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: June 1st - August 7th

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 25

Volunteers are needed to provide assistance to the children's librarian throughout the day, to answer questions or to help register children for summer reading club.  Must enjoy working with children, have a cheerful personality and be able to work with a diverse population. Some experience working with arts and crafts preferred, but not required. Should be detail-oriented, able to add accurately and and be able to complete simple filing.  Background checks are provided for volunteers ages 18 and over.

Teacher (538)

Zip Code: 45424

Availability: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am - 12pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 3

Volunteers are needed to teach English to a small class of eager adult students from countries all over the world. Each teacher is asked to teach one morning per week. Join a team of teachers who teach separate classes, yet work together to learn and grow.  Volunteers must have a desire to serve and teach. Previous teaching experience is helpful, but not required.  Training and materials are provided.

Tutor (432)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday - Friday, 3pm - 6pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Volunteers are needed to tutor students in Homework Club and help with homework as necessary.

Youth Mentor (60)

Zip Code: 45459

Availability: Flexible Schedule

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 15

Interact one-on-one with a youth in foster care by providing social interaction through positive activities.  Volunteers must spend at least fours hours per month with the youth, either on a weekly or biweekly basis, and provide a completed Volunteer Activity Form on the youth to the supervisor each month. All hours must be recorded on the Volunteer Sign In/Out Log and turned in to the supervisor monthly. Volunteers must have an understanding of children and youth as they relate to the child welfare system. Volunteers must not have committed any crimes listed in ODJFS rule 5101:2-5-9 and will be required to undergo a criminal background check. A one year commitment is required. Each background check is paid for by the organization. Orientation will provide an overview of agency policy and procedures, responsibility of being a volunteer, why children are in foster care, the effects of abuse and neglect in foster children and working with culturally diverse individuals.

Clerical

Administrative (249)

Zip Code: 45408

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Office volunteers assist with important functions that keep the agency running smoothly, such as medical records maintenance, bookkeeping, computer entry, typing, filing, mailings and other clerical support.  TB testing, a background check and a 16 hour orientation/training is provided.

Child Care Reception Desk (867)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday - Friday, 7am - 6pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 20

Age Minimum: 21 years

Greet adults and children as they enter or exit the building. Indicate the time of arrival and exit on attendance sheet. Answer phones and direct calls. Shifts last three hours each.  Must commit to one or two shifts per week. Background check supplied by agency.

Clerical (75)

Zip Code: 45423

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1- 5

Volunteers needed to do filing, copying and other basic clerical duties. A weekly or monthly schedule commitment is required. This agency provides comprehensive orientation and training. Parking and background checks are provided free of charge.

Clerical (82)

Zip Code: 45423

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1- 5

Volunteers needed to prepare packets for meetings, help set up for luncheons/meetings and assist in the marketing department. A weekly or monthly schedule commitment is required. This agency provides comprehensive orientation and training. Parking and background checks are provided free of charge.

Clerical (160)

Zip Code: 45408

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1

For this one-time position, volunteers will enter names and addresses into Access, print envelopes and create letters with mail merge. Computer skills are needed, including the ability to coordinate Microsoft Word mail merge functions.

Clerical (393)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30am - 4:30pm; Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30am - 7pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Office volunteers needed to perform filing, copying and other basic clerical duties.  Volunteer should be motivated, responsible and reliable.  Weekly or monthly commitment preferred. 

Clerical Support (588)

Zip Code: 45385

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Age Minimum: 21 years

Volunteers are needed to assist staff with general clerical tasks such as updating and coordinating records and reports, filing, word processing, answer phones and preparing mailings. Position is available Monday - Friday and times are flexible.  Volunteers should have knowledge of basic filing, word processing software, good reading comprehension and ability to answer telephones and take messages. Spreadsheet knowledge is a plus, but is not required.  Background check is provided.

Clerical Support (600)

Zip Code: 45385

Availability: Monday - Friday from 9am - 4pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Volunteer is needed to assist with answering phone, copying, filing, researching court orders and assisting with processing volunteer applications. This may include setting appointments, mailing packets, etc. Flexible schedule available.  Volunteer should possess good communication and customer service skills. General filing knowledge and a desire to work in a social service program helping children and families is also required.  Background check is supplied by agency.

Clerical Support/Data Entry (531)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 3

Provide clerical support and perform data entry for financial development department. Duties will include performing data entry, merging letters, researching online and performing clerical support tasks.  Volunteer must be able to work in Microsoft Word and Excel. Must be familiar with using Internet. In-house Raiser's Edge training is provided.

Direct Mail (180)

Zip Code: 45424

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1

Copy, cut and stuff marketing materials that the agency will mail to people in the organization's database. This position is a one-time opportunity. 

Exhibit Building Monitor (583)

Zip Code: Wright Patterson Air Force Base

Availability: Everyday from 9am - 1pm or 1pm - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 20

Building monitors are needed to provide information and service to museum visitors, as well as perform surveillance in two additional buildings.  Training is provided.

Front Desk (900)

Zip Code: 45409

Availability: Monday and Wednesday from 5pm - 9pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 2

Provide clerical support for clients, assist with patient eligibility screening and registration of patients and provide necessary clerical assistance to effectively process patients. Duties may include filing, data entry, writing, maintaining sign-in sheet, customer relations and more.  Must commit to one day per week. Must be able to clearly communicate directions and explanation of forms and processes to patients. Communicate in a positive and informative manner. Work as a team player. Must possess ability to sit for periods of time. Hours are flexible.

Gallery Monitor (383)

Zip Code: 45433

Availability: Sunday - Saturday, 9am - 1pm or 1pm - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 20

Host museum visitors in one of four aircraft galleries or one of two World War II replica buildings. Position includes providing artifact surveillance, building safety, visitor security and responding to building and visitor emergencies.  Seeking serious-minded adults to commit to an on-going schedule. Must have mobility for walking/standing. Must work sensitively with adults and children representing all nationalities and backgrounds.

Greeter (722)

Zip Code: 45404

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Volunteers are needed to greet and provide courteous, accurate information and directions to hospital guests. Improve customer service by assisting them in locating their destination as quickly as possible.  Shifts last four hours each.  Training is provided. Criminal background check is provided.

Guest Services (594)

Zip Code: 45414

Availability: Monday - Saturday from 9am - 12pm or 1pm - 5pm, Sunday from 1pm - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 14

In order to maintain friendly and welcoming atmosphere, volunteer is needed to assertively greet every person who walks through front door with a smile and welcoming manner. This position is also responsible for answering the telephone, taking messages or transferring calls to voicemail. This position is critical to the success of the organization as it is often the initial contact visitors have with the organization. Volunteers must commit to one 4-hour shift twice per month. Shifts are pre-scheduled on mutually agreeable days/times. Reception, secretarial and/or retail experience is helpful but not required. Volunteers must have a positive and friendly attitude, enjoy meeting and talking with people and demonstrate a willingness to be trained to use a touch-screen computer system.  Background check is supplied. Staff will orient and train volunteers on an agreed-upon schedule. Special discounts, free trainings and annual recognition are provided for volunteers.

Guest Services (889)

Zip Code: 45409

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Age Minimum: 21 years

Warm and polite volunteers are needed to pass out literature during Memorial Day weekend, as well as assist with events and tours throughout the year.

Health Information Systems Clerical Support (614)

Zip Code: 45416

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Volunteer is needed to assist staff in managing resident records in a timely manner. Volunteers will sort and file paperwork for each resident and return files to stacks. Must be able to accomplish a variety of record-processing tasks as requested. Volunteer must be able to file accurately, be willing to take and follow instructions about details of various tasks, possess tolerance for repetitive tasks, be reliable, demonstrate commitment to maintain confidentiality, be willing to accept risk inherent in working with important documents and possess the physical dexterity necessary to work in multi-level filing shelves. Volunteers may not be related to any patients within the facility. Training and background check are provided.

Interpreter/Guide (360)

Zip Code: 45409

Availability: Monday - Saturday from 9:30am - 5pm, Sunday from 12pm - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Share our region's rich history with guests from all over the world. Guide guests through time as they tour the agency's historic buildings and artifacts. A variety of shifts are available.  A criminal background check is provided.  Meet new people, socialize daily, gain new skills and give back to the Dayton community.

In-Patient Surveyor (268)

Zip Code: 45420

Availability: Tuesday - Friday mornings

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 4

Provide assistance to patients who are completing the MHSIP Survey prior to discharge and input the survey's data into the MHSIP database. The volunteer will independently sign in, collect a key and go to designated units. Volunteers will explain questions that patients do not understand, ensure each survey is completed in its entirety, enter data from surveys into the database and collect all surveys to submit to the supervisor.  Volunteers must have a sincere interest in interacting with consumers who have been hospitalized and treated for mental illness, as well as patience and ability to interact with someone who occasionally may not understand instructions and need individual guidance in completing the survey. Volunteer must have the ability to set limits as needed and to function somewhat independently. Must have the ability to remain objective during the survey process. A commitment of 1 - 2 mornings per week is required.  A background check is supplied by the agency.

Filing (79)

Zip Code: 45423

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Volunteer will be responsible for year-end filing and moving it to storage. A weekly or monthly schedule commitment is required. This agency provides comprehensive orientation and training. Parking and background checks are provided free of charge.

Filing Clerk (391)

Zip Code: 45426

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Volunteer will alphabetize client files.  A TB test is required. Volunteers must commit to one four hour shift per month.

Front Desk (186)

Zip Code: 45409

Availability: Tuesday and Sunday, 3pm - 6pm

Volunteers Needed: 1- 7

Answer and direct phone calls, greet hotel guests returning for appointments and distribute mail and phone messages. Assist with paperwork and referral information.  Volunteers are not permitted to wear open toe shoes.

Medical Records Clerk (404)

Zip Code: 45409

Availability: Monday - Friday, 10am - 2pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Volunteer needed to maintain active and inactive client medical records. Duties will include filing, chart-build-up, chart-break-down and thinning of charts. Other duties include assembling admission packages for client cases and answering telephones.  Volunteer will be educated on HIPPA (patient confidentiality) regulations. Must adhere to agency's mission statement, code of ethics and confidentiality.  Background check is provided by the agency.

Mailings (76)

Zip Code: 45423

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Volunteers needed to stuff and seal envelopes, as well as apply postage. A weekly or monthly schedule commitment is required. This agency provides comprehensive orientation and training. Parking and background checks are provided free of charge.

Office (278)

Zip Code: 45408

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8am - 12pm and 12pm - 4pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Working in the office at a school. Answering phones, filing, helping parents and general office duties.  A background check is supplied by the school.

Office Assistant (397)

Zip Code: 45408

Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 4

Volunteer is needed to perform general office assistance. Duties will include answering phones, assisting consumers, getting mail, assisting staff, faxing information and opening the center.  Volunteer must be reliable and trustworthy. Prefer volunteer with excellent phone skills. Background check is provided by agency.

Office Manager (320)

Zip Code: 45459

Availability: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from Friday from 10am - 1pm and 1pm - 4pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 2

Perform clerical duties.  Must have basic skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Needs to be comfortable answering telephones. Dress is casual.

Office Manager (577)

Zip Code: 45405

Availability: Monday - Friday from 9am - 3pm

Volunteers Needed: 1- 5

Age Minimum: 21 years

Volunteer is needed to answer phone, type letters, file correspondence, answer emails, schedule appointments and return phone calls. Volunteer will also attend staff meetings, interact with program staff and shop for office supplies. Hours are flexible.  Background check and one year commitment are required.

Office Receptionist (109)

Zip Code: 45409

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 12pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Age Minimum: 21 years

Volunteer is needed to answer and make phone calls, buzz in and direct clients and visitors and perform other administrative tasks.  Hours are flexible.  Background check and one year commitment are required.

Office Receptionist (108)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - noon

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Answer calls at the front desk, assist clients and greet agency visitors. This position is needed for coverage of breaks, illnesses and vacations.  Hours are flexible.

Office Support (263)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Tuesday - Saturday, 8:30am - 5:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1- 5

Volunteers are needed to help with occasional mailings, follow-up phone calls, data entry and filing.

Office Support Volunteer (759)

Zip Code: 45458

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Volunteers are needed to assist office staff with mailings, photocopying and other projects relative to daily hospice operations and possibly bereavement services.  Criminal background check is provided. Volunteers with general office skills and computer expertise are preferred.

Office Volunteer (356)

Zip Code: 45320

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1- 5

Answer telephones, schedule training classes, write receipts and perform other general clerical duties.  Volunteer must have excellent customer service skills. Should also have basic clerical and computer skills.  Agency provides a background check.

Office Volunteer (357)

Zip Code: 45385

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1- 5

Answer telephones, schedule training classes, write receipts and perform other general clerical duties.  Volunteer must have excellent customer service skills. Should also have basic clerical and computer skills.  Agency provides a background check.

Phone Receptionist (89)

Zip Code: 45406

Availability: Monday - Friday, 1pm - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Gain great resume material and chat your shift away! Answer the phones for local agency and perform light clerical duties in a small office environment. Impact the issue of homelessness in Dayton firsthand! Flexible afternoon schedules are available in this on-site housing program for homeless women and families.

Phone Receptionist (369)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8am - 12pm and 1pm - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Volunteer needed to help answer phones, route calls and answer questions about services to homeless individuals and the community.  Prefer someone who can handle high volume and multitask.  Volunteers are provided with training, an office and all necessary resources to complete assigned tasks.

Phone Volunteer (732)

Zip Code: Work from home

Availability: Wednesday and Thursday from 9am - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Answer phone calls for agency and listen with empathy. Assess callers' needs and address needs if possible, make a referral or schedule a call-back as needed. Register callers for scheduled classes. Calls are routed to volunteers' homes.

Prepare Packets (77)

Zip Code: 45423

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Prepare new accounts packets by copying, assembling and mailing information. A weekly or monthly schedule commitment is required. This agency provides comprehensive orientation and training. Parking and background checks are provided free of charge.

Project TOTAL Administrative Support (529)

Zip Code: 45385

Availability: Monday - Friday from 8am - 4pm

Volunteers Needed: 1

Age Minimum: 20 years

Volunteer needed to assist social workers with program statistics reporting and data entry on Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). Assist with making follow-up calls to clients. Flexible schedule available.  Volunteer with background or general knowledge of social services preferred.

Public Relations (412)

Zip Code: 45385

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1

Volunteer needed to interact with agency, identify key activities, compose media releases and distribute releases to local media outlets.

Receptionist (62)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday - Thursday from 2:30pm - 6:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 4

Answer phones, screen visitors, make copies, files, assist with mailings, input data and other general office duties.  Friendly, courteous person. Office and typing experience helpful.  Complete agency orientation provided.  Must be able to work at least one day per week for at least two hours.

Receptionist (73)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday - Friday, 9am - 3pm (11am - 1pm is required)

Volunteers Needed: 1

Age Minimum: 21 years

Perform routine clerical duties in an administration office. Volunteer must possess minimum computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel software applications. Interested volunteers should also have basic skills using telephone, copier, fax machine, computer, printer and/or adding machine. Professional dress is required for this opportunity. (No jeans, T-shirts, gym shoes or ball caps are allowed.)

Receptionist (74)

Zip Code: 45423

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1- 5

Greet visitors, operate the switchboard and route telephone calls. A weekly or monthly schedule commitment is required. This agency provides comprehensive orientation and training. Parking is provided free of charge to all volunteers.

Receptionist (628)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday - Friday from 10am - 1:30pm or 1:30pm - 4pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Volunteer needed to answer phones, perform general office work, fill out paperwork, take care of clients and more. Must commit to weekly, monthly or other pre-arranged schedule.  Volunteer must be comfortable interacting with the public.  Background check is provided.

Receptionist (691)

Zip Code: 45385

Availability: on-call Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Age Minimum: 25 years

Volunteers needed to fill in as office receptionists at a local senior center. Duties include answering a four line phone system, transferring calls, assisting visitors to the center and helping staff as needed with office work. This position is available on an on-call basis and volunteers may be asked to fill in for shifts lasting two to six hours.  Previous office experience is helpful. Volunteers must be friendly and patient with both the public and callers. Volunteers should also be reliable and outgoing.

Receptionist (757)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday - Wednesday, 2:30pm - 6:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Volunteers are needed to greet clients and visitors, answer phones, make copies, assist with mailings, input data and perform other general office duties. Volunteers may choose to work two, three or four hour shifts.   Volunteer must be friendly. Volunteers with office and typing experience are preferred.

Receptionist/Switchboard Operator (696)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday from 8:30am - 5pm and Friday from 10am - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 8

Serve as receptionist for the Chapter by greeting visitors as they enter. Operate the switchboard for the entire Chapter. Direct customers entering the building in accordance with building security policy. Sing for incoming deliveries. Request assistance of Building & Grounds staff for delivery of packages to Chapter staff.  Volunteers must complete an application, sign a code of conduct and sign an intellectual property agreement. A flexible schedule is available. Must commit to at least five hours per month. Volunteers must possess a high school diploma or equivalent training. Must have ability to operate switchboard and demonstrate good oral communication skills. Must have ability to communicate with a wide variety of volunteers, paid staff and clientele in a tactful and friendly manner. Must be punctual and have reliable attendance.  Background check and training are provided for this position.

Sport Administrator (719)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday - Friday, afternoon and evening hours

Volunteers Needed: 1

Volunteer is responsible for assisting with the implementation of youth and adult sports. Responsible for all aspects of the program including development, quality and safety. Actively engage groups of volunteers and carry out other duties as assigned by Executive Director. A criminal background check is provided.

Client Support

Activities Assistants (773)

Zip Code: 45459

Availability: Sunday - Saturday, 10am - 8pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 20

Volunteers are needed to assist activities department of assisted living facility. Volunteers may play bingo, do arts and crafts, read, watch movies with residents and more.

Activity Assistants (692)

Zip Code: Varies

Availability: Saturdays from 1pm - 4:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 15

Volunteers are needed to assist with activities for young adults with disabilities. Group meets every Saturday from approximately 1pm - 4:30pm. Activities include a baby shower, Victoria Theatre shows, movies and dinner, crafts, bingo, holiday celebrations, bowling and more. Locations vary.

Case Manager (576)

Zip Code: 45405

Availability: Monday - Friday from 9am - 4pm

Volunteers Needed: 1- 5

Age Minimum: 25 years

Volunteers are needed to serve as case managers. Aide and work with families around housing and self-sufficiency needs. Assist with service plan and employment issues, make referrals, network with other community-based organizations and compile/document client contacts. Attend staff meetings.  Background check is required. Volunteers must commit to six hours per day and shifts will rotate between staff. At least two years experience working with diverse populations is required. Volunteers must have motivational skills and have basic knowledge of Microsoft Word. Must be self-motivated and able to work independently. One year commitment is required.

Child Advocate (534)

Zip Code: 45385

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1- 25

Age Minimum: 21 years

Advocate for abused and neglected children through Juvenile Court. Advocates are appointed by the court, interview family members and interview the child they are appointed to advocate for. Volunteers write a report with recommendations and attend court hearings.  39 hours of training are required, as well as 3 hours of court observation. Training is held twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring. Background check provided by agency.

Client Satisfaction Surveyor (532)

Zip Code: 45406

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1- 3

Volunteers are needed to telephone individuals who received referrals from Community Resource Consultants and conduct survey questions. Agency operates 24 hours. Once trained, agency may be able to work with volunteers' schedules.  Volunteers must commit to 3-4 hours per month.

Computer Lab Aide (744)

Zip Code: 45428

Availability: Monday - Friday from 4pm - 8pm and Saturday from 10am - 6pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 6

Volunteers are needed to monitor the computer lab, make sure visitors sign in, limit use of computers to one hour and more.  A key will be supplied to volunteers to open the computer lab.

Counselor (234)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday - Friday, 10am - 3pm

Volunteers Needed: 1- 10

Support existing and aspiring small business entrepreneurs via face-to-face counseling, email counseling and workshops.  Members must have extensive business experience.  Orientation and training are provided to new members.  Counselors must have the ability to perform one or more of the following functions:

• counsel small business people
• develop and/or present workshop modules
• perform marketing, fundraising, office administration or technology enhancement activities for the chapter

Crisis Line Team Member (733)

Zip Code: 45401

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Volunteers are needed to answer crisis hotline.  Volunteers must be reliable and non-judgmental. A minimum of 52 hours of intensive trainings and a three month apprenticeship is required before a volunteer is fully accepted as a crisis interventionist. Background check is provided. Volunteers must put in a minimum of 16 hours per month for at least two years.  Agency provides on-going monthly training classes.

Family Dorm Assistant (192)

Zip Code: 45409

Availability: 8pm - 10pm during summer months, 7pm - 9pm during winter months

Volunteers Needed: 1- 5

Assist the evening staff with bed assignments, meal, distributing personal care items, serving meals and clean-up. Help to entertain children with games, movies, crafts, etc.  Volunteers are not permitted to wear open toe shoes.

Follow Up Assessment Volunteer (863)

Zip Code: 45385

Availability: Monday - Friday from 8am 0 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1=

Volunteer eight to ten hours per week to call past program clients. Perform assessments to determine if families who have transitioned out of program still have stable housing and if program helped them.  Must have good communication skills, organizational skills and phone skills. Must be willing to work with all types of people. Should have cheerful disposition. Computer skills a plus.

Free Clothing & Hygiene Closet Coordinator (542)

Zip Code: 45410

Availability: Monday - Friday mornings twice a month, flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1

Age Minimum: 21 years

Volunteer needed to coordinate agency's Free Clothing & Hygiene Closet. Duties include sorting and hanging donated clothes on an as-needed basis, as well as staffing the clothing closet for clients to visit once every two weeks for about two hours.

Group Co-Facilitator (132)

Zip Code: 45409

Availability: Monday, 4pm - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 2

Attend educational groups at the community centers, provide feedback and initiate discussions.   Background check is required.

Group Co-Facilitator (131)

Zip Code: 45427

Availability: Wednesday, 10am - 11am

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 2

Attend educational groups at the community centers, provide feedback and initiate discussions.   Background check is required.

Group Co-Facilitator (130)

Zip Code: 45427

Availability: Tuesday, 10am - 11am

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 2

Attend educational groups at the community centers, provide feedback and initiate discussions.   Background check is required.

Group Co-Facilitator (129)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Wednesday, 10:30am - 11:30am

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 2

Attend educational groups at the community centers, provide feedback and initiate discussions.   Background check is required.

Group Co-Facilitator (128)

Zip Code: 45408

Availability: Friday, 9am - 10am

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 2

Attend educational groups at the community centers, provide feedback and initiate discussions.   Background check is required.

Group Co-Facilitator (127)

Zip Code: 45407

Availability: Friday, 11:45am - 12:45pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 2

Attend educational groups at the community centers, provide feedback and initiate discussions.   Background check is required.

Group Co-Facilitator (126)

Zip Code: 45426

Availability: Monday, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 2

Attend educational groups at the community centers, provide feedback and initiate discussions.   Background check is required.

Group Co-Facilitator (125)

Zip Code: 45417

Availability: Monday, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 2

Attend educational groups at the community centers, provide feedback and initiate discussions.   Background check is required.

Group Co-Facilitator (123)

Zip Code: 45407

Availability: Tuesday and Thursday, 4pm - 5:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 4

Attend educational groups at the community centers, provide feedback and initiate discussions.   Background check is required.

Group Co-Facilitator (122)

Zip Code: 45403

Availability: Tuesday or Thursday, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 2

Attend educational groups at the community centers, provide feedback and initiate discussions.   Background check is required.

Hotline Volunteer (307)

Zip Code: 45324

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1- 5

Take calls when center isn't open.  This is a Christian agency assisting women with unexpected pregnancies.

Hymn Sing Leader(s) (557)

Zip Code: 45459

Availability: One day per week, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Volunteer is needed to lead group hymn singing sessions with clients. Position is available one day per week. Volunteer and supervisor will choose day.

In-Patient Surveyor (268)

Zip Code: 45420

Availability: Tuesday - Friday mornings

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 4

Provide assistance to patients who are completing the MHSIP Survey prior to discharge and input the survey's data into the MHSIP database. The volunteer will independently sign in, collect a key and go to designated units. Volunteers will explain questions that patients do not understand, ensure each survey is completed in its entirety, enter data from surveys into the database and collect all surveys to submit to the supervisor.  Volunteers must have a sincere interest in interacting with consumers who have been hospitalized and treated for mental illness, as well as patience and ability to interact with someone who occasionally may not understand instructions and need individual guidance in completing the survey. Volunteer must have the ability to set limits as needed and to function somewhat independently. Must have the ability to remain objective during the survey process. A commitment of 1 - 2 mornings per week is required.  A background check is supplied by the agency.

Intake Volunteer (630)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday from 10am - 1:30pm or 1:30pm - 4pm, Tuesday from 10am - 1:30pm, Wednesday from 1:30pm - 4pm and Thursday from 10am - 1:30pm or 1:30pm - 4pm

Volunteers Needed: 1- 10

Volunteer needed to meet with clients on a one-on-one basis to gather data and fill out paperwork. Must commit to weekly, monthly or other pre-arranged schedule.  Position may require volunteer to listen with an empathetic ear, as well as provide support and encouragement. Volunteers must be comfortable with direct client interaction.  Background check is provided.

Knitting (865)

Zip Code: 45459

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1

Teach and encourage seniors to knit. Under supervision of activity coordinator, volunteer will work with a group of seniors who want to form a knitting group. Residents may or may not know how to knit. Must have the ability to help residents with instructions. A regular day and time for this activity will be established by the volunteer and the activity coordinator.

Lawyers (619)

Zip Code: Varies

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1- 10

Lawyers are needed to provide limited assistance to low-income clients in the volunteer's preferred community for civil cases only. Clients are scheduled according to attorney availability.  Attorneys are never asked to handle more than one case or clinic at a time.  Agency screens for case type, income eligibility and attorney availability. Agency provides Primary Professional Liability coverage for all cases accepted through the agency.

Learning Center Tutors (640)

Zip Code: 45403

Availability: Monday and Wednesday from 9am - 9pm, Tuesday and Thursday from 9am - 12pm

Volunteers Needed: 1- 5

Volunteers are needed to provide basic tutorial support to adult men and women who are working to improve their skill bases. These individuals are working towards passing their G.E.D. tests. Flexible schedule is available.  Basic reading and math skills are required. Background check is required.

Men's Dorm Assistant (191)

Zip Code: 45409

Availability: 8pm - 10pm during summer months, 7pm - 9pm during winter months

Volunteers Needed: 1- 5

Assist the evening staff with bed assignments, distributing personal care items and helping with clean-up.  Volunteers are not permitted to wear open toe shoes.

Mentor (411)

Zip Code: 45385

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1- 5

Volunteer needed to work develop relationships with Partner Families. Volunteer will answer family's questions, be available for advice and assist family in the process of receiving a home.  Volunteers should love working with people and have a good heart.

Mentor (774)

Zip Code: 45408

Availability: Thursday from 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 15

Age Minimum: 25 years

Female volunteers are needed to mentor mothers ages 12 to 21. Meet on weekly basis for two hours for ten weeks. Meet with mentees for one hour on a weekly basis following initial ten weeks.  Volunteers must be mothers themselves. A one year commitment is required. Volunteers must attend training session on March 31, 2007, from 9am - 2pm.  Background check and training are provided.

Motivational Speaker (736)

Zip Code: Varies

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 20

Assist program participants by conducting a 30 - 45 minute workshop on the importance of saving, how to save and how the program may assist those who wish to begin a personal savings plan. Volunteers may incorporate their own personal savings stories to motivate program participants.  Volunteers should be comfortable speaking in front of a group.  Training provided.

Office Caseworker (135)

Zip Code: 45401

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Assess the medical, physical and emotional needs of military personnel and their families.  Develop plans that will solve or alleviate clients' problems using agency services or through referrals to other agencies.  Military caseworkers must have a high school diploma or GED, good communication skills and maintain confidentiality of an applicant's information.

Parent Leader (902)

Zip Code: Montgomery County

Availability: flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Age Minimum: 21 years

Parent Leaders facility workshops (with support), talk to other parents at community events and are generally available to other parents as a resource for them as parents try to better their child's education. A flexible schedule is available.  Volunteer should be a parent, grandparent or guardian who is passionate about education and ensuring the best future for all our children. Attend eight hours of training before beginning. Parent Leaders do not have to live in the City of Dayton or low-income neighborhoods but some events will be targeted to low-income parents. Applicants should have a base of knowledge about education in the Dayton area.  Volunteers may be eligible for a free refurbished computer and free Internet for one year. Volunteers receive some stipends for travel and babysitting costs incurred while volunteering.

Partner Family Mentor (258)

Zip Code: Varies

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 15

Partner families work closely with the agency to become homeowners. This partnership includes being assigned a mentor from the community. Volunteers provide support, other than financial, to families who are new homeowners.

Phone Volunteer (732)

Zip Code: Work from home

Availability: Wednesday and Thursday from 9am - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Answer phone calls for agency and listen with empathy. Assess callers' needs and address needs if possible, make a referral or schedule a call-back as needed. Register callers for scheduled classes. Calls are routed to volunteers' homes.

Refugee and Acculturation Volunteer (584)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Volunteers are needed to provide tutoring, job coaching and/or transportation for new arrivals to appointments. Volunteers will also provide assistance with enrolling children in school, locating housing and assisting with acculturation. Flexible schedule is available.  Background check is provided.

Shelter Office Assistant (86)

Zip Code: 45385

Availability: Sunday - Saturday, 4pm - 9pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 7

Assistance needed in shelter office during evening and weekend shifts. Responsibilities will include phone work, dealing with shelter residents and in general being available to provide back-up assistance for the staff.  Agency will train volunteer regarding procedures, conflict resolution, crisis intervention and possibly other needed activities.  Criminal background check may be required.

Shelter Volunteer (223)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: anytime Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Assist with distributing client mail and hygiene products.  Perform filing, data entry, donation organization and other various tasks. 

Shelter Volunteer (669)

Zip Code: 45320

Availability: Monday  - Friday, 9am - 4pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Volunteers are needed to sort and organize donations, shred papers, decorate and prepare for holidays and restock agency materials. Restocking may include copying and sorting materials. Hours are flexible.  Because of the population served by this organization, women are preferred for this position. Volunteer will need to attend an interview and training with staff before starting volunteer position. Volunteer may serve as many hours and days as she wishes.

Social Club Monitor (905)

Zip Code: 45408

Availability: Monday - Friday from 8am - 12pm or 1pm - 5pm, June - July 2007

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Age Minimum: 19 years

Volunteer will participate in agency's social club, monitoring mental health clients who have come in to participate in social club activities. Visit with clients, respond to requests from clients and report any issues to agency staff. Criminal background check provided. Flexible schedule available during listed hours. Must commit to at least one day per week.  Volunteer will have access to staff for all questions and concerns.

Spanish Teacher (755)

Zip Code: 45402, Flexible

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Volunteer is needed to teach children Spanish. Children are ages 2 1/2 to 10. Position is available Monday through Friday anytime during listed times.

Sport Administrator (719)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday - Friday, afternoon and evening hours

Volunteers Needed: 1

Volunteer is responsible for assisting with the implementation of youth and adult sports. Responsible for all aspects of the program including development, quality and safety. Actively engage groups of volunteers and carry out other duties as assigned by Executive Director. A criminal background check is provided.

Stamping (866)

Zip Code: 45459

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1

Under supervision of activity coordinator, lead a group of seniors who are interested in learning how to stamp.  Must have ability to explain and assist residents in learning how to stamp. Volunteer and activity coordinator will establish regular day and time.  All supplies will be provided by agency.

Visit Monitor (113)

Zip Code: 45409

Availability: Sunday from 1pm - 6pm, Tuesday/Friday from 3pm - 6pm or Wednesday/Thursday from 3pm - 8pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Provide supervision of scheduled visits and exchanges. Volunteers may serve up to 2.5 hours weekly or biweekly on Sundays and 2 hours weekly or biweekly on weekdays.  Initial training of 10 hours is required and ongoing training will be available throughout the year. A background check is also provided.

Visit Monitor (587)

Zip Code: 45385

Availability: Monday, Wednesday or Thursday from 3pm - 8:30pm or Sunday from 1pm - 6pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Age Minimum: 21 years

Visit monitors are needed to support staff in monitoring and documenting the interactions between children and parents. Volunteers facilitate neutral exchanges of children between parents as well. These monitored visits and exchanges involve children and families who have been affected by abuse, neglect, high-conflict divorce or separation.  Volunteers should have interest and experience in in parent-child interest, ability to be an objective observer and to reflect on interpersonal communication and ability to prepare written monitoring reports. Volunteers should be responsible and dependable. Volunteers commit to between 1.5 and 2.5 hours per week. Volunteers select a regularly scheduled day and time to serve each week.  Background check provided by agency.

VISTA Volunteer (901)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 5:30pm, some evenings and weekends

Volunteers Needed: 1

Volunteer needed to assist with community outreach, case management, education and networking. Volunteer will be placed in a community development corporation working with housing issues.  Must be able to work 40 hours per week during defined schedule. A criminal background check and training are supplied. A one-year commitment is required for this position. Must have valid Ohio Driver License and reliable transportation.  Volunteer will receive a weekly living allowance, health coverage and an educational grant up to $4,725.

Volunteer Hospital Advocate (270)

Zip Code: Montgomery County

Availability: Weekdays 4:30pm - 8:30am, Saturday 9am - 9am on Sunday, and Sunday from 9am - 8:30am on Monday

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 25

Hospital advocates are not required to stay at home or be in any one location as long as the staff has a way to contact the volunteer, preferably a cell phone. These volunteers respond to local hospitals when there is a reported sexual assault. Once at the hospital, the volunteer works closely with police officers, detectives and hospital staff.  Agency can work with volunteer's schedule. Required to work one shift each month and are allowed to volunteer up to five times per month. Must live in or around Montgomery County. Each volunteer will go through a 21 hour training course that takes place over three weeks, with each class lasting seven hours. After completing this course the volunteers will be fully trained Volunteer Advocates for the organization.  A background check is supplied by the agency.

Volunteer Phone Advocate (269)

Zip Code: Montgomery County

Availability: Weekdays 4:30pm - 8:30am, Saturday 9am - 9am on Sunday, and Sunday from 9am - 8:30am on Monday

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 25

Help maintain a 24-hour crisis line from home. Calls may be general questions about the criminal justice system, victims and witnesses trying to contact advocates, police departments and hospitals reporting sexual assaults or upset victims who need for someone to listen.   Agency can work with volunteer's schedule. Required to work one shift each month and are allowed to volunteer up to five times per month. Must live in or around Montgomery County. Each volunteer will go through a 21 hour training course that takes place over three weeks, with each class lasting seven hours. After completing this course the volunteers will be fully trained Volunteer Advocates for the organization.  A background check is supplied by the agency.

Volunteer Screener/Greeter (635)

Zip Code: Multiple locations

Availability: January - April 2007, Monday - Saturday from 9am - 4pm

Volunteers Needed: 1- 10

Volunteers are needed to answer non-technical procedural or tax law questions. Screen taxpayer to make sure he/she has all necessary documents. Organize those documents. Multiple sites are available.

Volunteer Tax Assistor (636)

Zip Code: Multiple locations

Availability: January - April 2007, Monday - Saturday from 9am - 4pm

Volunteers Needed: 1- 20

Volunteers needed to assist clients with basic tax questions and complete basic tax returns.  Volunteer should have basic tax knowledge. Volunteers should be friendly, dependable and be comfortable interacting with public. Basic computer skills are required. Must be willing to volunteer 2 - 4 hours per week.  Basic training and certification will be provided to volunteers for this program.

Wealth Coach (746)

Zip Code: Varies

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 20

Volunteers will be assigned to participants in a monetary savings program. Volunteers will follow up with program participants after they attend information sessions, answer questions about the program and encourage participants to continue in their savings plans.  Volunteers must respect all confidentiality. Volunteers are prohibited from giving financial advice and instead are expected to encourage participants to create their own solutions to financial issues using the program's information.  Training is provided.

Wheelchair Transporter (559)

Zip Code: 45459

Availability: Monday - Friday from 9am - 12pm and 1pm - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Volunteers are needed to push residents' wheelchairs throughout facility.

Women's Consultant - Dayton Office (317)

Zip Code: 45405

Availability: Monday and Thursday 2pm - 8pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 10am - 4pm, Friday 1pm - 4pm

Volunteers Needed: 1- 5

Meet with clients on their initial visit. This is a Christian agency assisting women with unexpected pregnancies.

Women's Consultant - Kettering Office (314)

Zip Code: 45329

Availability: Monday 12pm - 6pm, Tuesday 9am - 3pm and 5pm - 8pm, Wednesday and Friday 9am - 3pm, Thursday 2pm - 8pm

Volunteers Needed: 1- 5

Meet with clients on their initial visit. This is a Christian agency assisting women with unexpected pregnancies.

Women's Consultant - Wright State University Office (305)

Zip Code: 45324

Availability: Monday 9-4, Thursday 10am - 2pm, Friday 9am - 4pm

Volunteers Needed: 1- 5

Meet with clients on their initial visit. This is a Christian agency assisting women with unexpected pregnancies.

Women's Mentor - Dayton Office (315)

Zip Code: 45405

Availability: Monday and Thursday 2pm - 8pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 10am - 4pm, Friday 1pm - 4pm

Volunteers Needed: 1- 5

Work with girls in an ongoing curriculum-based program.  This is a Christian agency assisting women with unexpected pregnancies.

Women's Mentor - Kettering Office (316)

Zip Code: 45329

Availability: Monday 12pm - 6pm, Tuesday 9am - 3pm and 5pm - 8pm, Wednesday and Friday 9am - 3pm, Thursday 2pm - 8pm

Volunteers Needed: 1- 5

Work with girls in an ongoing curriculum-based program.  This is a Christian agency assisting women with unexpected pregnancies.

Women's Mentor - Wright State University Office (306)

Zip Code: 45324

Availability: Monday 9-4, Thursday 10am - 2pm, Friday 9am - 4pm

Volunteers Needed: 1- 5

Work with girls in an ongoing curriculum-based program.  This is a Christian agency assisting women with unexpected pregnancies.

Women's Dorm Assistant (193)

Zip Code: 45409

Availability: 8pm - 10pm during summer months, 7pm - 9pm during winter months

Volunteers Needed: 1- 5

Assist the evening staff with bed assignments, meal, distributing personal care items and helping with clean-up.  Volunteers are not permitted to wear open toe shoes.

Computers

Access Assistant (768)

Zip Code: 45407

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1

Volunteer is needed to work with information technology manager and pantry supervisor on a project using Microsoft Access. Access application being used by organization's pantry will be made available to other pantries upon their request. Volunteer will need to answer their questions while they install the application.  Volunteer must have experience installing and running Microsoft Access.  Criminal background check provided.

Computer Center Volunteer (388)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday - Friday from 2pm - 6pm, flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Volunteer will assist students with homework assignments via the Internet and assist students in grades K-3 in using the computer.

Computer Lab Aide (744)

Zip Code: 45428

Availability: Monday - Friday from 4pm - 8pm and Saturday from 10am - 6pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 6

Volunteers are needed to monitor the computer lab, make sure visitors sign in, limit use of computers to one hour and more.  A key will be supplied to volunteers to open the computer lab.

Computer Specialist (626)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday - Saturday, 9am - 4pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Volunteer needed with knowledge of personal computers, software and communication systems to share time and skills.

Database Administrator (424)

Zip Code: 45385

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1

Volunteer needed to export/convert database and other projects as needed.  Background check provided.

Database Creation (179)

Zip Code: 45424

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1

Combine several mailing lists in Microsoft Excel to create a master mailing list in Microsoft Access.  Requires proficiency in Microsoft Access.  This is a one-time position.

Information Systems Assistant (885)

Zip Code: 45406

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1

Assist IT Systems Administrator in moving old, rarely accessed network storage files to a common directory and then burn them to CD's.  Must be able to hold all information confidential. Must commit to at least four hours per week.  Criminal background check provided.

Information Technology Assistant (857)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8am - 8pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 2

Serve in an advisory capacity on information technology issues within agency. Volunteer may be asked to perform hands-on services, such as Web site redesign and updating.  Prefer volunteers with education and professional experience in the areas of computer hardware, computer software, Web design and/or management of large databases.

Microsoft Office Suite Tutor (336)

Zip Code: 45406

Availability: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1

Volunteers are needed to instruct staff in how to use Microsoft Office applications. Needed applications include Power Point, Excel, Access, etc.  Volunteer must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Software Developer (425)

Zip Code: 45405

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1

Volunteer needed to revise one of three databases in Microsoft Access.

Data Entry

Computer/Data Entry Aide (209)

Zip Code: 45423

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1- 10

Assist with data entry using computer and software programs, possibly updating any applicable Health and Safety information on the Internet. Volunteers must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and at least one year of office experience. A typing speed of at least 30 words per minute, organizational skills and basic computer literacy are required.  Ability to work with the general public, as well as with paid staff and volunteers, is essential. Volunteers must pay careful attention to detail.  Basic orientation to the agency is provided. Additional training may be required. Volunteers should commit to at least 4-6 hours per week.  The agency provides opportunity to work and network with individuals from the community and to attend courses, meetings and conferences that will enhance professional growth and development.

Database Update (81)

Zip Code: 45423

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1- 5

Update information in this agency's database by making phone calls and doing data entry. A weekly or monthly schedule commitment is required. This agency provides comprehensive orientation and training. Parking and background checks are provided free of charge.

Database Input (178)

Zip Code: 45424

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1

Input demographic information from event registration forms into an Excel spreadsheet. This may be a one-time position.

Data Entry Assistant (711)

Zip Code: work from home

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1

Volunteer is needed to enter statistics data into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, as well as perform other word processing tasks. This position is available for volunteers who would like to work from home.  Volunteer must be familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Data Entry (715)

Zip Code: Work from home

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1

Volunteer needed to complete data entry from home.  Volunteer must possess basic computer skills and have access to personal computer.

Development Data Entry Volunteer (697)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday - Friday from 8am - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 2

Volunteer needed to perform data entry duties in the Raiser's Edge database system. Volunteer will also assist in special financial development projects and events. Position is available one day per week.  Flexible schedule is available and volunteers must commit to at least four hours per week. Must complete a volunteer application, sign a code of conduct and sign an intellectual property agreement form. Volunteer must be proficient in Microsoft Office Systems, especially in Word, Excel and Outlook. Must have clerical skills and typing skills. Must pay strong attention to details.  Training on Raiser's Edge software is provided. Background check is provided.

In-Patient Surveyor (268)

Zip Code: 45420

Availability: Tuesday - Friday mornings

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 4

Provide assistance to patients who are completing the MHSIP Survey prior to discharge and input the survey's data into the MHSIP database. The volunteer will independently sign in, collect a key and go to designated units. Volunteers will explain questions that patients do not understand, ensure each survey is completed in its entirety, enter data from surveys into the database and collect all surveys to submit to the supervisor.  Volunteers must have a sincere interest in interacting with consumers who have been hospitalized and treated for mental illness, as well as patience and ability to interact with someone who occasionally may not understand instructions and need individual guidance in completing the survey. Volunteer must have the ability to set limits as needed and to function somewhat independently. Must have the ability to remain objective during the survey process. A commitment of 1 - 2 mornings per week is required.  A background check is supplied by the agency.

Driving

Bus Driver (882)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday - Friday from 8am - 9am and 4pm - 5pm, all day occasionally

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 3

Age Minimum: 21 years

Transport children in and around Dayton and the surrounding community in the morning and again in the afternoon. Volunteer may also be asked to assist in transporting children for field trips using agency's 15-passenger bus. Must have current valide CDL (Commercial Driver License).  Criminal background check provided.

Donations Driver (121)

Zip Code: Varies

Availability: Varies

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Volunteers with trucks are needed to pick up donations of household items for newly arriving refugee families.  This person must have a truck or other large vehicle available.

Drivers (580)

Zip Code: throughout Montgomery County

Availability: Monday - Friday from 8am - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 15

Age Minimum: 21 years

Volunteers will be placed with one of several agencies in Montgomery County that provide transportation to senior homes. Placement will depend on the area of the County that is most convenient to the volunteer, the needs of the agencies and other factors.  At least 5 hours per week is required. A valid driver's license is required.  A background check is provided. Some agencies will provide reimbursements for mileage and have an agency vehicle available for volunteer use.

Drivers (712)

Zip Code: 45402 and throughout Montgomery County

Availability: Sunday - Saturday (except Wednesday), 9am - 6pm

Volunteers Needed: 6

Age Minimum: 25 years

Volunteers are needed to pick up donations using agency's 12 foot truck. Truck has lift on back of it so only light lifting may be required. Volunteers will pick up food and miscellaneous donations, as well as working with staff in warehouse, office and charity director. This position is available daily, excluding Wednesdays.  Volunteer must be insurable, honest and dependable. Female drivers are preferred. A criminal background check is required.

Drivers (766)

Zip Code: 45426

Availability: Monday - Friday from 8am - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 25

Drivers needed to drive senior and disabled clients to medical appointments, grocery stores, post offices, banks, etc. Each driver needs to be available for a full day during days scheduled.  Must commit to at least one day per month. Motor vehicle record check is required.

Food Bank Transportation Volunteer (400)

Zip Code: 45385

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 2

Age Minimum: 21 years

Volunteers are needed to help assistant safe house manager pick out and transport food and other materials from the food bank to our shelter.  Volunteers will need to provide a van or truck large enough to accommodate large quantities of food and other materials. Volunteers are needed once per 4-6 weeks.  Background check is provided.

Home Delivered Meals (244)

Zip Code: Varies

Availability: Monday - Friday, 6am - 2pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Age Minimum: 21 years

Volunteers will help drivers pack out and deliver home delivered meals to frail elderly throughout the Miami Valley.  A background check will be supplied by the agency.

Meals on Wheels Delivery Driver (690)

Zip Code: 45385

Availability:  on-call Monday - Friday from 10:45am - 12:45pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Age Minimum: 25

Deliver hot and nutritious meals to needy seniors in the Xenia area. This position is available as an on-call sub/fill-in for when regular drivers need time off.  Volunteers must have a car and a valid driver license. Volunteers should have a pleasant personality and patience with delivery of service to seniors.

ReStore Driver (257)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Tuesday - Saturday, beginning at 9am

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Age Minimum: 21 years

ReStore sells donated household items, such as washers, dryers, lighting fixtures and kitchen appliances. All proceeds from sales go towards funding housing projects. Drivers pick up donated items from homes in the community.  The agency provides a 20' box truck (which does not require a special license) for all pick ups.

Site Coordinator (368)

Zip Code: 45320

Availability: Monday - Friday, 10am - 1pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Age Minimum: 21 years

Volunteers in this position will be working with the meals for elderly program. Volunteers will assist in packing meals for sites, transporting meals, setting up meals, managing client sign-in process, serving meals, cleaning up after meals and transporting unused items back to agency. Volunteer will also prepare daily report.  Volunteers must be insurable and be able to provide own transportation. Must possess excellent customer service skills. Light lifting and some paperwork required. Computer skills not required for this position.  Agency provides complete orientation, background check, BMV records check and insurance. Reimbursement for mileage is available.

Volunteer Drivers (571)

Zip Code: 45405

Availability: Monday - Friday, Varies

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 20

Age Minimum: 40 years

Age Maximum: 70 years

Volunteer drivers are needed to pick up clients for doctor appointments and for periodic grocery shopping.  Volunteers must complete application and provide three references.

Events

Activity Assistants (692)

Zip Code: Varies

Availability: Saturdays from 1pm - 4:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 15

Volunteers are needed to assist with activities for young adults with disabilities. Group meets every Saturday from approximately 1pm - 4:30pm. Activities include a baby shower, Victoria Theatre shows, movies and dinner, crafts, bingo, holiday celebrations, bowling and more. Locations vary.

Cityfolk Volunteers (895)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: June 29th - July 1st, multiple shifts available

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 500

Age Minimum: 18 years (21 if serving beer)

Volunteers are needed to assist with the annual Cityfolk Festival. Opportunities available include beer crew, entrance greeters, merchandise sales, set-up, tear-down, venue support and more.  Volunteers serving beer must be at least 21 years old.

Development/Fundraising Events (106)

Zip Code: Varies

Availability: Varies

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Assist with events and serve on committees.  Positions are available both during events and also throughout planning stages.

Interpreter/Guide (360)

Zip Code: 45409

Availability: Monday - Saturday from 9:30am - 5pm, Sunday from 12pm - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Share our region's rich history with guests from all over the world. Guide guests through time as they tour the agency's historic buildings and artifacts. A variety of shifts are available.  A criminal background check is provided.  Meet new people, socialize daily, gain new skills and give back to the Dayton community.

Harry Potter Premier Party Volunteers (896)

Zip Code: multiple in Montgomery County

Availability: July 20th from 7:30pm - 12am

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 75

Calling all muggles and wizards! Volunteers are needed to help with games and refreshments during Harry Potter Premier Parties, which celebrate the release of the final book in the series. Dressing up as a Harry Potter character is encouraged. Volunteers are needed at several Montgomery County library branches.

Hospice Events Volunteer (760)

Zip Code: Varies

Availability: Varies

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Volunteers are needed to help staff plan and carry out special tea parties, holiday parties and other events for hospice patients in nursing facilities. Volunteers are also needed to plan and carry out "Gift of the Day" projects to fulfill the last wishes of terminally ill patients, as well as participate in scrapbooking projects.  Criminal background check is provided.

Millard Fuller Society (260)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

The Millard Fuller Society Committee is all about planning parties, being creative and having fun! This committee, which focuses on recruiting and cultivating major individual donors, hosts two annual receptions. If you are interested in meeting people from the community and you like to party, this committee might be a great fit for you.

Mudaritaville Volunteers (894)

Zip Code: 45414

Availability: July 14th, shifts available from 8am - 6pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 50

Volunteers are needed to assist with the 17th Annual Mud Volleyball tournament. Volunteers are needed to assist with set-up, tear-down, checking coolers, serving beer, selling raffle tickets, selling T-shirts and watering courts. Multiple shifts are available.  Volunteers serving beer must be at least 21 years old.

Public Relations (412)

Zip Code: 45385

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1

Volunteer needed to interact with agency, identify key activities, compose media releases and distribute releases to local media outlets.

Rubber Duck Regatta - Duck Collectors (893)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: June 20th from 11:30am - 12:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 10 - 15

Volunteers are needed to scoop ducks from river during agency's annual Rubber Duck Regatta. Ducks will be put into crates and loaded onto a truck.

Finance

Accounting (80)

Zip Code: 45423

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1- 5

Account reconciliation, sorting/filing invoices and cancelled checks, matching receipts to gifts entered, gathering information from Internet for bank transactions and data entry. This agency provides comprehensive orientation and training. Parking and background checks are provided free of charge.

Charitable Checking (78)

Zip Code: 45423

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Volunteer will assist weekly with Charitable Checking, check edit reports and mail checks to organizations. A weekly or monthly schedule commitment is required. This agency provides comprehensive orientation and training. Parking and background checks are provided free of charge.

Motivational Speaker (736)

Zip Code: Varies

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 20

Assist program participants by conducting a 30 - 45 minute workshop on the importance of saving, how to save and how the program may assist those who wish to begin a personal savings plan. Volunteers may incorporate their own personal savings stories to motivate program participants.  Volunteers should be comfortable speaking in front of a group.  Training is provided.

Wealth Coach (746)

Zip Code: Varies

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 20

Volunteers will be assigned to participants in a monetary savings program. Volunteers will follow up with program participants after they attend information sessions, answer questions about the program and encourage participants to continue in their savings plans.  Volunteers must respect all confidentiality. Volunteers are prohibited from giving financial advice and instead are expected to encourage participants to create their own solutions to financial issues using the program's information.  Training is provided.

Food

Cook (140)

Zip Code: 45407

Availability: Monday - Friday, 10am - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Prepare breakfast, lunch and/or dinner for a childcare facility.  Volunteers are required to have ODJFS approved trainings for First Aid, CPR, Child Abuse Prevention and Communicable Diseases. They must also have a high school diploma or its equivalent. A background check is provided.

Dietary Assistant (684)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Saturdays from 11am - 2pm

Volunteers Needed: 1- 2

Volunteers are needed to assist with preparing breakfast for children. Other duties will include assisting with set-up and clean-up of tables. Volunteers may be asked to assist class instructors with science and math demonstrations.  Volunteers must enjoy working with children.

Food Pantry Drive Organizers (318)

Zip Code: any

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: unlimited

Organize food drive for emergency food pantry. List of items needed is available upon request.

Food Pantry Organization (564)

Zip Code: 45406

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Volunteers are needed to organize cases of canned goods onto skids.  Some heavy lifting is required.

Food Pantry Volunteer (627)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Tuesday and Thursday from 5pm - 8:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 8

Volunteer needed to stock food on pantry shelves, organize items and perform general clean-up.  Must commit to once per week, once per month or other pre-arranged schedule.  Background check supplied.

Food Pantry Volunteer (629)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday and Wednesday from 1:30pm - 4pm, Friday from 10am - 1:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 4

Fill food orders for clients, stock shelves in pantry, perform general clean-up, taking in donations and more. Must commit to weekly, monthly or other pre-arranged schedule.  Volunteer needs to be able to lift, bend, stand and interact with the public.  Background check is provided.

Food Server (856)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday - Friday, 11am - 1:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 2

Serve hot prepared meals to homeless clients in shelter. Assist with setting up, serving food and clean-up. Volunteers may serve one time or many times.

Hot Meal Providers (195)

Zip Code: 45404

Availability: One meal per month to be dropped off preferably in late afternoon

Volunteers Needed: 1- 31

Volunteers are needed to join our hot meal program and provide a fully prepared meal one day a month for the families staying at the house, usually 30 people.  Meals should be dropped off in the late afternoon, but may be dropped off earlier to accommodate the volunteers' schedules.

Kitchen Assistant (237)

Zip Code: 45409

Availability: Tuesday and Thursday, 8am - 10:30am

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 2

Volunteer needed to ensure kitchen is clean and all perishable food is used. Volunteer will work closely with agency employee to manage food use and preparation.  Volunteers are not permitted to wear open toe shoes.

Kitchen Help (540)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday - Friday, 4pm - 5:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 4

Volunteers are needed to serve food during snack time and to wash utensils when complete.   If needed, a certificate for hours of service is awarded.

Meal Planner and Chef (85)

Zip Code: 45385

Availability: Monday - Friday, 4pm - 6:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 14

An individual or pair of individuals is needed to provide an evening meal for up to 22 residents. Volunteers will plan meals and provide food preparation, as well as clean up following the meal. A criminal background check may be required. The agency will provide a well-equipped kitchen, groceries, cooking utensils and assistance by available staff. Special training regarding use of kitchen and health department regulations will also be provided.

Meal Server (408)

Zip Code: 45320

Availability: Monday - Friday, 10:30am - 1pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Age Minimum: 21 years

Volunteers are needed to assist preschool staff in setting up for lunch, serving prepared meals and cleaning up kitchen facilities following meals. Volunteers will also monitor meals to ensure proper food temperatures are maintained.  Agency provides volunteers with a background check.

Meal Servers (695)

Zip Code: 45406

Availability: Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 2pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 6

Volunteers are needed to serve meals to homeless and working poor. Volunteers will be assigned to tasks by Kitchen Director. Tasks include wiping down chairs and tables, wrapping silverware, counting trays, assisting in the retrieval of needed products or supplies, washing, drying and folding laundry, disposing of trash and sorting/storing incoming donations. Doors open for clients at 11:30am and close at 1pm. Volunteers clean up after meal as well.  Volunteers must wear closed-toe shoes and shirts with sleeves.

Pantry (117)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday from 5pm - 7pm or Tuesday - Friday, 9:15am - 11:30am (until noon at the end of the month)

Volunteers Needed: 1- 5

Assist in the agency's food pantry.  Volunteers must be able to input data on a computer and complete a one-page form. Volunteers may also work in stock room or at window preparing or giving non-perishable food boxes to pantry clients or perform cleaning/re-stocking.  A background check is provided.

Server (194)

Zip Code: 45409

Availability: 8pm - 10pm during summer months, 7pm - 9pm during winter months

Volunteers Needed: 1- 10

Serve dinner to guests and clean up afterwards. Clean-up includes dishes, counter tops, stoves and mopping floors.  Volunteers are not permitted to wear open toe shoes.

Site Coordinator (368)

Zip Code: 45320

Availability: Monday - Friday, 10am - 1pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Age Minimum: 21 years

Volunteers in this position will be working with the meals for elderly program. Volunteers will assist in packing meals for sites, transporting meals, setting up meals, managing client sign-in process, serving meals, cleaning up after meals and transporting unused items back to agency. Volunteer will also prepare daily report.  Volunteers must be insurable and be able to provide own transportation. Must possess excellent customer service skills. Light lifting and some paperwork required. Computer skills not required for this position.  Agency provides complete orientation, background check, BMV records check and insurance. Reimbursement for mileage is available.

Fundraising/Donations

Allocations Volunteer (585)

Zip Code: 45402, 45320 and 45385

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 25

Age Minimum: 21 years

Volunteers are needed to provide funding recommendations based upon a review of proposals from agencies seeking program funding that addresses agency priorities developed from community needs assessments. Volunteers serve on one of six panels: Children & Youth, Families, Positive Living for Vulnerable Populations, Community Capacity, Greene County or Preble County.  Volunteers are asked to review, and become familiar with, overall agency information, program outcomes and budget information through review of applications. Volunteers attend agency tours and participate in agency/volunteer conferences. Meetings are scheduled throughout March and April for up to a half day during normal business hours.  Volunteers must be able to read and understand complex material. Volunteers should have ability to balance conflicting priorities and make difficult decisions, as well as refrain from advocacy and/or adversarial roles. Volunteers should be donors for this organization.

Annual Fund Committee (261)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Volunteers focus on grass roots fundraising efforts, such as raffles and signing people up for the Meijer and Dorothy Lane Market cards.

Book Drive Organizer (311)

Zip Code: 45419

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: unlimited

Volunteers needed to organize a gently used book drive.  Opportunity may be completed at the organizer's own pace and a wish list is available upon request.

Corporate Committee (259)

Zip Code: Varies

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Volunteers are needed to help maintain corporate accounts. This includes sending affiliate updates to corporations and making visits to corporate contacts once per quarter. Volunteers are also responsible for communicating information to committee members and to the Development Director.

Development/Fundraising Events (108)

Zip Code: Varies

Availability: Varies

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Assist with events and serve on committees.  Positions are available both during events and also throughout planning stages.

Donate-a-Phone Program (262)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Volunteers are needed to arrange cell phone pick ups and deliveries. Additional responsibilities may include hosting an event to bring in more phones.

Donation Coordinator (235)

Zip Code: 45409

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1

Volunteer will coordinate a donation drive for baby items.

Donations Coordinator (764)

Zip Code: 45407

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1

Volunteer is needed to check the donations voicemail line and work with other volunteers to arrange pick-up times for donations to be transported to the agency's warehouse. Coordinator will also record what items have been picked up and put in warehouse. The coordinator will provide that list to the Volunteer Developer.

Donor Database Support (63)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 3

Assist with donor database management and execution of gift acknowledgement letters to donors. Proficiency in Raiser's Edge or similar advanced donor database, organizational skills, attention to detail, basic clerical skills are required. Complete agency orientation is provided.

Food Pantry Drive Organizers (318)

Zip Code: any

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: unlimited

Organize food drive for emergency food pantry. List of items needed is available upon request.

Fundraiser (162)

Zip Code: 45408

Availability: Flexible schedule, 4 hours per month

Volunteers Needed: 1

An experienced fundraiser is needed to work with a team to strengthen this organization. The volunteer will participate in all aspects of fundraising, from brainstorming sessions to implementation. This project will involve development and utilizing different methods of fundraising. These include soliciting corporate donations, grant research and writing for both public and private foundations, membership, private donations and securing local funding.  A qualified candidate must have good management and fundraising experience, preferably working with nonprofit or non-government organizations.

Marketing and Development Committee Member (880)

Zip Code: 45406

Availability: quarterly from 12pm - 1:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Age Minimum: 25 years

Volunteers are needed to help develop current and long range fundraising plans with specific goals and objectives with marketing and development staff, CEO and volunteer leadership. Help coordinate fundraising activities by planning the annual fund, special events and planned and legacy gifts. Engage the Board of Directors. Assist in the development of information and materials for distribution to community groups, businesses and individuals in conjunction with Vice President of Marketing and Development. Meetings are held quarterly.  Marketing and development experience is preferred.

Non-Crisis Line Team Member (734)

Zip Code: varies

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Volunteers are needed to assist with fundraising events such as annual race/walk held on April 7, 2007. Volunteers may also assist with other business-related tasks, including upgrading agency's web site.  Background check provided.

Recyclers (762)

Zip Code: Work from Home

Availability: any

Volunteers Needed: any

Volunteers will collect, wash out, crush and take empty aluminum cans to a recycling center. Proceeds will benefit agency's family visitation program.

School Supply Drive Organizer (312)

Zip Code: 45419

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: unlimited

Volunteers needed to organize a drive for school supplies to benefit students in need.  Opportunity may be completed at the organizer's own pace and a wish list is available upon request.

Used Cell Phone Drive Organizers (319)

Zip Code: any

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: unlimited

Organize drive for used cell phones. Items may be dropped off Monday - Friday between 9am and 5pm.

Graphic Design

Graphic Designer (289)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Flexible schedule

Volunteers Needed: 1

Graphic Designer needed to work with Development Department and Program Director on designing pamphlets, fliers, posters, brochures, etc. Flexible schedule is available. Work may be performed from home with occasional on-site meetings.

Graphic Designer (290)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday - Friday, 7am - 6pm

Volunteers Needed: 1

Develop new childcare brochure and pamphlets.

Graphic Designer (298)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday - Friday, 6am - 6pm

Volunteers Needed: 1

Perform graphic design projects for agency.

Graphic Illustrator (340)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1-3

The volunteer will create original artwork of interpretation and educational programs that include but are not limited to black line, full color drawings, illustrations for agency publication, promotional materials, flyers, children's educational color activities, computer activities and related projects.  Volunteer must possess the ability to develop and present ideas for projects to depict historical persons, landscapes, natural features, technological concepts or inventions, etc. Volunteer must be able to utilize various art-forms including black-line drawing, color illustrating and painting and original computer art (not clip art). Volunteer will need to prioritize, multitask, work independently and work with others in creating meaningful projects. Volunteer must be self-directed, flexible, reliable, punctual, committed and enthusiastic. The volunteer will develop and maintain knowledge and understanding the the agency's historical resources and the natural history.  A background check is supplied by this agency.

Graphic/Web site Designer (291)

Zip Code: 45406

Availability: Flexible Schedule

Volunteers Needed: 1

Volunteer needed to create graphics for web site. homepage. Volunteer will also assist in development of brochure or other public relations materials.  Must have previous graphic design experience.

Marketing and Development Committee Member (880)

Zip Code: 45406

Availability: quarterly from 12pm - 1:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Age Minimum: 25 years

Volunteers are needed to help develop current and long range fundraising plans with specific goals and objectives with marketing and development staff, CEO and volunteer leadership. Help coordinate fundraising activities by planning the annual fund, special events and planned and legacy gifts. Engage the Board of Directors. Assist in the development of information and materials for distribution to community groups, businesses and individuals in conjunction with Vice President of Marketing and Development. Meetings are held quarterly.  Marketing and development experience is preferred.

Newsletter Designer/Assistant (707)

Zip Code: Work from Home

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1

Volunteer is needed by agency's communications committee to drop text and written materials into newsletter format for quarterly mailing. Newsletter is currently set up in Microsoft Word, but it can be set up in whatever software the volunteer is comfortable with.  Volunteer may work from home to assist in newsletter writing and design/layout.

Newsletter Editor (703)

Zip Code: Work from Home

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1

Volunteer is needed to work closely with Marketing and Communications Director to produce a monthly association email newsletter and bi-annual printed Member Newsletter. Staff will work with volunteer to develop this position based upon his/her skills and interests, as well as the amount of time available. Web site development is also needed from time to time for a fundraising campaign and this could be incorporated into the position if the volunteer is interested. This position would be completed on a project basis. The agency produces bi-annual newsletters, quarterly Heritage Club newsletters, monthly member newsletters and plans are being made to begin producing a President's newsletter.  This position would be completed from the volunteer's home.

Newsletter Volunteer (708)

Zip Code: Work from Home

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1

Volunteer is needed to design newsletters for the agency from home.  Volunteer must have the computer skills and design experience needed to design and print a bimonthly newsletter.

Non-Crisis Line Team Member (734)

Zip Code: varies

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Volunteers are needed to assist with fundraising events such as annual race/walk held on April 7, 2007. Volunteers may also assist with other business-related tasks, including upgrading agency's web site.  Background check provided.

Stenciler/Painter (761)

Zip Code: 45320

Availability: Monday - Wednesday or Friday, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1

Volunteer is needed to provide artistic wall accents to sales floor walls.

Web Graphics Designer (884)

Zip Code: 45406

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 2

Work with IT and Marketing staff to design and implement graphics for use on Web site - banner ads, other ads, web pictures, etc. Nearly 100 needed ads have been identified that this position can create and modify over time.  Must commit to at least four hours per week. Must have skills in graphic design. Prefer volunteers with skills in GIMP, Flash and/or Fireworks.

Health & Safety

Crisis Line Team Member (733)

Zip Code: 45401

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Volunteers are needed to answer crisis hotline.  Volunteers must be reliable and non-judgmental. A minimum of 52 hours of intensive trainings and a three month apprenticeship is required before a volunteer is fully accepted as a crisis interventionist. Background check is provided. Volunteers must put in a minimum of 16 hours per month for at least two years.  Agency provides on-going monthly training classes.

Disaster Action Team (134)

Zip Code: Varies

Availability: Varies

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 25

The team's purpose is to place trained volunteers at the scene of a disaster within minutes of its occurrence. The team provides immediate identifiable emergency services such as food, clothing, shelter and health services to victims.  Volunteers must be in good health, have own transportation and telephone and be willing to respond as needed when on duty.  Volunteers will be trained in First Aid, CPR, Damage Assessment, Shelter Management and other introductory courses.

Doctor Escort (706)

Zip Code: 45458

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 15

Volunteers are needed to escort residents to and from doctor appointments utilizing agency's transportation. Accompany residents in waiting areas.  Volunteers will not receive any medical information or be present in examining rooms. All volunteers must complete an application, police record screening and a 45-minute volunteer orientation. Must possess people skills and an ability to work with the elderly. Volunteer once a week, on an on-call basis or once a month.

Driver Safety Program Instructor (601)

Zip Code: varies

Availability: now through November 2007

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 25

Age Minimum: 50 years

Volunteers receive training to prepare them to lead Driver Safety Program refresher course. Instructors receive the necessary tools and information to teach four to five classes (two 4-hour sessions = one course). This is a well-designed program, and motivated volunteers help hundreds of Ohioans each year enhance their driving skills.  Volunteers have options to turn down class assignments.

Emergency Preparedness Trainer (595)

Zip Code: Varies

Availability: Flexible, 3 - 4 times per year

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 20

Volunteers will train families to be prepared for emergencies/disasters. Volunteers will make presentations 3 - 4 times per year for one hour each to local churches, organizations and faith communities.  Volunteers should be reliable, comfortable performing public speaking and be good communicators.  A three hour training is provided for volunteers before they speak. Training is offered on 8/1/06 from 6:30pm - 9:30pm.

First Aid and CPR Instructor (210)

Zip Code: Multiple

Availability: Varies

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 20

Teach First Aid and CPR courses to people in the community using specific agency guidelines.  Pre-Course skills testing is required. The agency provides the fundamentals of instructor training, as well as a First Aid and CPR instructor course. Volunteers must successfully complete all required training courses and have basic understanding of the agency's policies.  An instructor's manual containing the information needed for fulfilling course instruction responsibilities is provided. Basic agency orientation is also provided.

Health Information Systems Clerical Support (614)

Zip Code: 45416

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Volunteer is needed to assist staff in managing resident records in a timely manner. Volunteers will sort and file paperwork for each resident and return files to stacks. Must be able to accomplish a variety of record-processing tasks as requested. Volunteer must be able to file accurately, be willing to take and follow instructions about details of various tasks, possess tolerance for repetitive tasks, be reliable, demonstrate commitment to maintain confidentiality, be willing to accept risk inherent in working with important documents and possess the physical dexterity necessary to work in multi-level filing shelves. Volunteers may not be related to any patients within the facility. Training and background check are provided.

HIV/AIDS Prevention Specialist (904)

Zip Code: Montgomery County

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 2

Age Minimum: 21 years

Under the supervision of the manager of alcohol and substance abuse services for adults and youth, volunteer will be responsible for providing street outreach and other intervention services through training, education and empowerment activities to target population. Duties include facilitating one-on-one, group and peer education; preparing required monthly reports; documenting and monitoring data; making necessary kits and packets for intervention activities and more. Volunteer will travel throughout Montgomery County.  Criminal background check provided. Must commit to regular schedule that occurs sometime during listed hours. Minimum of three days per week required. Microsoft Access, Work and Excel skills desirable. Should have knowledge of drug and community-based resources in order to provide quality services to the target population. Education degree preferred, but not required. Must have at least one year experience in HIV/AIDS education and prevention. Have cultural sensitivity and willingness to work with people of different ethnic backgrounds, sexual identities and orientations. Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills, as well as good organizational skills. Must have own transportation, valid driver license and proof of insurance.

In-Patient Surveyor (268)

Zip Code: 45420

Availability: Tuesday - Friday mornings

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 4

Provide assistance to patients who are completing the MHSIP Survey prior to discharge and input the survey's data into the MHSIP database. The volunteer will independently sign in, collect a key and go to designated units. Volunteers will explain questions that patients do not understand, ensure each survey is completed in its entirety, enter data from surveys into the database and collect all surveys to submit to the supervisor.  Volunteers must have a sincere interest in interacting with consumers who have been hospitalized and treated for mental illness, as well as patience and ability to interact with someone who occasionally may not understand instructions and need individual guidance in completing the survey. Volunteer must have the ability to set limits as needed and to function somewhat independently. Must have the ability to remain objective during the survey process. A commitment of 1 - 2 mornings per week is required.  A background check is supplied by the agency.

Long Term Care Volunteer Ombudsman (201)

Zip Code: Multiple

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Age Minimum: 21 years

The regional Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, which serves a 9 county area, is looking for volunteers to visit residents in nursing homes and assisted livings. Volunteers visit residents and establish friendships with them, inform them of their rights, observe facility conditions and work with the facility staff to correct problems. Volunteers are advocates who protect the rights of residents. Volunteers receive intensive training and are asked to visit approximately 4 hours per month. If you have a heart for working with the elderly, then this volunteer spot is perfect for you.  Volunteers receive 10 hours of training for certification.

Medicare Counselor (202)

Zip Code: Varies

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Age Minimum: 21

Medicare Counselors answer questions about Medicare, including the new Part D drug prescription benefit, and help seniors resolve problems with Medicare. Volunteers may work on the telephone, in the Ombudsman Office or in an area senior center or church.

Patient Care Volunteer (754)

Zip Code: Varies

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 25

Age Minimum: 18

Volunteers are needed to visit with terminally ill patients in the Greater Dayton area. Volunteers will provide a listening ear, friendship and support to both patients and their families. Volunteers may provide respite care for patients' personal caregivers/family, run errands, facilitate journaling or offer other kinds of personal support.  A TB test and criminal background check are required. Volunteers must be compassionate and caring.  Training is provided.

Pharmacists (875)

Zip Code: 45409

Availability: Monday and Wednesday, 6pm - 9pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Volunteers are needed to function as a dispensing pharmacist for clinics. Fill prescriptions written by clinic physicians, counsel patients on the proper use of their medication and maintain appropriate records as required by licensing and regulatory agents. Collaborate with clinic physicians in choosing most appropriate cost effective pharmaceutical agents.  Must be licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of Ohio and be in good standing with the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy. Must have knowledge of prescription drugs and current pharmaceutical care model. Must possess good communication skills and be able to articulate drug information to physicians and patients. Be able to work with formulary concept and make suggestions for same. Must be reliable and able to function as a self-starter.

Respite Care (116)

Zip Code: Multiple

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 15

Stay with an elderly client and meet his/her needs while his/her caregiver takes a break.  Responsibilities depend on client needs.  Dates and times available are negotiable with the client.  This position requires a commitment of 3-4 hours each week.  Fifteen hours of training and a background check are provided.

Volunteer Nurses (265)

Zip Code: 45409

Availability: Monday and Wednesday, 5pm - 9pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Registered nurses needed to work during clinic operating hours as nursing volunteer or in main office following evening clinics to assist with referrals or scheduling. Assist the other nursing volunteers with patient needs. Assist physicians, social workers and other volunteers with procedures, policies and resources. Be familiar with various medications and be responsible for documentation of medications and supplies brought in by volunteer physicians or drug reps. Assist clinic manager with follow-up, scheduling, lab/test results, patient calls and correspondence during/after clinic hours and other duties as assigned. Work directly with the project coordinator on various projects to recruit volunteer nursing staff and/or special projects dealing with health promotion.  Must be licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio with one year minimum experience in a clinical or long term care setting. Current CPR certification required. There will be a three month probationary period with a formal evaluation at the end of the first six months, as needed, followed by a yearly evaluation.  Professional liability coverage is provided if needed.

Volunteer Nurse (555)

Zip Code: 45420

Availability: Monday - Friday, 15 - 20 hours per week

Volunteers Needed: 1

Age Minimum: 21 years

Volunteer is needed to prepare demographics information for laboratory orders, prepare demographics order forms for local pharmacies and pharmaceutical programs, maintain medication storage area in an orderly manner, maintain monitoring of medical equipment, facilitate hazardous material management and coordinate ordering of medical supplies.  Volunteer must possess basic computer skills and a nursing license is required.  Agency will supply background check.

Volunteer Pediatrics Physicians (898)

Zip Code: 45409

Availability: Monday from 6pm - 9pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 4

Age Minimum: 25 years

Volunteer is needed to serve as pediatrics physician.  Volunteer must possess unrestricted medical license to practice in the State of Ohio, active privileges at an area hospital and private malpractice insurance. Must maintain positive customer relations within a diversified patient population. Volunteers with bilingual abilities are especially desired. Must commit to one day per week.  Criminal background check and volunteer training provided.

Volunteer Pharmacy Technician (897)

Zip Code: 45409

Availability: Monday and Wednesday from 6pm - 9pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 4

Volunteer will function as an assistant to the pharmacist. Maintain bookkeeping records for retention in the pharmacy, reconcile deliveries against wholesaler invoices, forward copies of invoices to the appropriate person for payment, interact with customers, assist pharmacist in prescription dispensing process, assist pharmacist in inventory process, review pharmaceutical inventory for expiration dates and more.  Must demonstrate ability to interact effectively with diversified coworkers and clients of all races, ages, genders and ethnicities. Maintain patient and business confidentiality at all times. Must commit to one evening per week.  Criminal background check and training provided.

Volunteer Physicians (899)

Zip Code: 45409

Availability: Monday and Wednesday from 6pm - 9pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 2

Age Minimum: 25 years

Volunteer is needed to serve as physician.  Volunteer must possess unrestricted medical license to practice in the State of Ohio, active privileges at an area hospital and private malpractice insurance. Must maintain positive customer relations within a diversified patient population. Volunteers with bilingual abilities are especially desired.  Criminal background check and volunteer training provided. Must commit to at least one day per week.

Internships

Case Manager (576)

Zip Code: 45405

Availability: Monday - Friday from 9am - 4pm

Volunteers Needed: 1- 5

Age Minimum: 25 years

Volunteers are needed to serve as case managers. Aide and work with families around housing and self-sufficiency needs. Assist with service plan and employment issues, make referrals, network with other community-based organizations and compile/document client contacts. Attend staff meetings.  Background check is required. Volunteers must commit to six hours per day and shifts will rotate between staff. At least two years experience working with diverse populations is required. Volunteers must have motivational skills and have basic knowledge of Microsoft Word. Must be self-motivated and able to work independently. One year commitment is required.

Development Intern (353)

Zip Code: 45404

Availability: Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm, some evenings and weekends

Volunteers Needed: 1

Intern needed to assist in development department in preparation for and during events.  Must be outgoing, committed and able to perform general clerical duties. Volunteer should commit to 15 - 20 hours weekly. Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Some evenings and weekends required.

Event Coordinator (725)

Zip Code: 45459

Availability: weekdays

Volunteers Needed: 1

Unpaid intern will work directly with director and vice chair of the board/fundraising and special events chairman. Volunteer will assist in planning and coordinating all aspects of major fundraiser in March, as well as smaller fundraisers and special events.  Commitment of six to twelve months preferred, but three month internships will be considered. Requires volunteer to serve 10 - 15 hours per week. Flexible schedule available.  Agency will provide letter of recommendation following internship.

Marketing and Promotions Intern (728)

Zip Code: 45429

Availability: Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm, some evenings and weekends

Volunteers Needed: 1

Intern needed to assist with fundraising efforts, promotion of special events and more. Volunteer will market agency to the community.  Flexible schedule available.

Marketing and Public Relations Assistant (724)

Zip Code: 45406

Availability: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12pm - 4pm

Volunteers Needed: 1

Volunteer is needed to complete internship in marketing and public relations.   Volunteer must be studying marketing, communications, public relations or related field. Volunteer should be able to apply text book knowledge to real world applications.

Special Events Intern (729)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm, some evenings and weekends

Volunteers Needed: 1

Age Minimum: 21 years

Intern needed to assist marketing director with annual meeting, as well as special event preparations and activities.

Landscaping

Butterfly House Gardener (908)

Zip Code: 45449

Availability: Monday from 6pm - 8pm and Thursday from 8am - 10am

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 4

Plant and maintain the gardens inside butterfly house and the host/nectar gardens just outside the house.  Criminal background check required.

Landscaping (639)

Zip Code: 45403

Availability: Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 5pm, additional hours upon request

Volunteers Needed: 1- 5

Volunteers are needed to perform weeding, mowing, trimming, etc. Keep exterior common areas clean and neat.  All materials for project are provided during listed times.  Additional times may be available, but volunteers will need to provide their own materials.  Background check may be required.

Lawn Care (83)

Zip Code: 45410

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Age Minimum: 21 years

Mow and trim lawn. Assist with landscaping duties in general. Criminal background check is required. All materials will be supplied. Training is provided.

Literacy

Adult Literacy Tutor (159)

Zip Code: Multiple

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 15

Provide one-on-one reading assistance for an adult reading below a sixth grade level. Tutoring schedules and locations are mutually determined by the tutor and student.  If you can read, you can help!  Volunteers must submit hours and paperwork as required. A commitment of 2-4 hours per week is required.  A 12-hour volunteer certification course offered in three separate sessions is provided to prepare volunteers for tutoring. Additional learning modules are offered for further development.

Education Services Assistant (554)

Zip Code: 45420

Availability: Monday - Friday, 1pm - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Age Minimum: 21 years

Volunteer will tutor students in Adult Basic Literacy Education, register students for class and test preparation and perform other duties.  Volunteers should have interest in working with people who have severe, chronic mental illness. Must have good communication skills, ability to work independently without direct supervision and creativity in presenting subjects to someone with short attention span.  Background check is supplied by agency.

English for Speakers of Other Languages Tutor (141)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 20

Provide one-on-one reading assistance for a foreign-born adult with limited English skills. Volunteers may schedule tutoring sessions directly with their students at times that are convenient for both individuals. If you can read, you can help!  A commitment of 2-4 hours per week for one year is required. Volunteers must attend 12-hour volunteer certification course to prepare for tutoring, as well as submit volunteer hours and paperwork as required by the agency. Volunteers must have patience and understanding.  Volunteers will enjoy personal satisfaction of helping an adult learn to read and participation in nationally recognized training/certification. Additional learning modules are also offered for further development.

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Tutor (137)

Zip Code: 45401

Availability: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30pm - 8:30pm, from September - May

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 4

Tutors are needed at two emergency housing programs to assist people who speak another primary language with becoming proficient in English.  Volunteers may assist one or two evenings each week and need not speak another language to perform the duties of this position.

Learning Center Tutors (640)

Zip Code: 45403

Availability: Monday and Wednesday from 9am - 9pm, Tuesday and Thursday from 9am - 12pm

Volunteers Needed: 1- 5

Volunteers are needed to provide basic tutorial support to adult men and women who are working to improve their skill bases. These individuals are working towards passing their G.E.D. tests. Flexible schedule is available.  Basic reading and math skills are required. Background check is required.

Literacy Tutor (862)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday - Thursday, 3pm - 6pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 8

Tutor school-age students in an after-school program. Tutoring consists of literacy and some math.  Volunteers may opt to serve one to four days per week.

Reading Tutor for Youth (142)

Zip Code: Multiple

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8am - 6:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 15

Provide one-on-one reading assistance for a kindergarten through fourth grade student. If you can read, you can help!  Agency staff will assist the volunteer in selecting a program with volunteer needs at a convenient time and location.  A commitment of one hour per week for one year at a local school or community tutoring site during or immediately after the regular school day is required.   Volunteers must attend a 1-3 hour training course to prepare for tutoring and follow the rules/guidelines set forth by the tutoring site.  Free training is provided.  Volunteers may opt to attend the agency's three-hour Basic Reading Skills training (preferred) or attend the school or community tutoring site's onsite training/orientation. A nine-hour youth tutoring certification program is available.

Maintenance

Aircraft Mechanic (903)

Zip Code: 45342

Availability: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9am - 2:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1

Volunteer needed to repair historic aircraft. Flexible schedule is available.  Must be certified aircraft mechanic.

Automotive Maintenance Volunteer (776)

Zip Code: 45440

Availability: Weekends

Volunteers Needed: 1- 3

Age Minimum: 25 years

Volunteers are needed to prepare, maintain and make showable automobiles which are used to educate the public in a museum. Available weekends.  Must have automobile repair and clean-up skills. Volunteers with body work experience may utilize their skills as well. Limited funding is available for projects. Must commit to at least eight hours per week.

Bike Repairs (516)

Zip Code: 45410

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Volunteers needed to repair bikes that may need a new seat or chain, repair flat tires or to take two bikes to make a working one.  Volunteers may work on bikes at their leisure.

Child Therapy Cleaning Assistant (858)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am - 11:30am

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 3

Volunteer will assist in children's therapy program by cleaning storage cupboard and miniature figurings used in sand therapy. Vacuum storage cabinet, load some figurines and toys in dishwasher to disinfect, wash down counters and cupboards, vacuum floor, unload dishwasher and reorganize figurines.  Must be in good physical condition and have the abilities to bend and stoop, lift up to 20 pounds and work independently. Weekly commitment preferred.

Cleaning (187)

Zip Code: 45409

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1- 10

Assist in periodic and regular cleaning including sweeping, mopping, washing down walls and stairwells and cleaning kitchen facilities.  Volunteers are not permitted to wear open toe shoes.

Cleaning Aide (410)

Zip Code: 45320

Availability: Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1

Age Minimum: 21 years

Volunteer will assist staff in cleaning classroom area. Duties will include sweeping, mopping, dusting and organizing supplies.  A background check is provided.

Handy Man/Handy Woman (417)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm, some evenings and weekends

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Volunteer needed to perform light maintenance tasks at agency, such as replacing light bulbs, completing small repair jobs, moving furniture, cleaning carpets, painting, etc.   Some basic maintenance experience required. Position may require some lifting, etc.

Maintenance (84)

Zip Code: 45410

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 2

Age Minimum: 21 years

Perform general maintenance duties. Criminal background check is required. All materials will be supplied. Training is provided.

Renovation Assistants (860)

Zip Code: 45404

Availability: Friday and Saturday, 9am - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 15

Assist with new location renovation. Tasks may include painting, cleaning and/or organizing rooms within facility.

Shelter Rehab (443)

Zip Code: 45385

Availability: Wednesday and Saturday, 8:30am - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 20

Volunteers are needed to perform shelter rehab on 120-year-old hotel. Spring and summer work include brick work, concrete work, outside painting, outside sandblasting, trenching, etc. Volunteers with HVAC, plumbing and electrical experience are especially needed.  Volunteers should provide their own work gloves.  The agency will provide dust masks and safety glasses.

"Spring" Cleaners (769)

Zip Code: 45407

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Age Minimum: 18 years

Volunteers are needed to provide a deep cleaning. Duties will include performing a thorough dusting of everything, going through games and checking on all the pieces, disinfecting all toys and throwing out what isn't working, cleaning windows, organizing arts area and more. Great project for small group looking for ongoing project to complete once every few months!

Vinyl Flooring Installation (599)

Zip Code: 45385

Availability: Tuesday and Friday or before 2pm on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; weekend time also available if needed

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 3

Volunteers are needed to remove carpeting from a small kitchen and pantry area. Install a piece of vinyl flooring.   Volunteers should have prior experience.  All materials will be supplied for this project.

Retail/Sorting

Book Donation Organizer (390)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30am - 4:30pm; Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30am - 7pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Volunteers needed to organize donated children's books. Weekly or monthly commitment preferred.

Boutique Sales Associate (157)

Zip Code: 45408

Availability: Wednesday, Thursday or Friday with shifts at 9:30am - 1pm, 11am - 1pm or 1pm - 4pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Volunteers will assist customers with clothing selection in the agency's new resale Boutique. Volunteers will also assist with replenishing store stock as needed throughout their shifts.  No retail sales experience is necessary.  The agency will provide training.  Volunteers must be able to life 20 lbs or more and have the ability to perform tasks requiring repetitive motion.

Cashier (324)

Zip Code: 45320

Availability: Wednesday 1pm - 4pm and Friday 9:30am - 1pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 2

Age Minimum: 21 years

Volunteer needed to operate cash register and handle money. Will be responsible for straightening and stocking sales floor as needed.  Must possess good customer service skills. No experience necessary. Agency will provide training. Background check provided by agency.

Clothing Distribution Supervisor (743)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday - Saturday from 8am - 6pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Age Minimum: 21 years

Assist staff with the sorting of donated clothing and the maintaining of the agency's clothing access room in a tasteful manner. Teach clients the life skills and job skills of choosing and displaying merchandise appropriately. Volunteer will supervise the sorting of donations, the display of clothing, assist in client selection of merchandise and possibly assist with scheduling of volunteers for these tasks. Volunteer may also be responsible for some evaluation of volunteers who are completing these tasks.  Volunteer must serve at least three to five hours weekly for a minimum of six months. Times and days may be set up based upon volunteer availability after initial training is completed.  Training and criminal background check are provided.

Clothing Room (189)

Zip Code: 45409

Availability: Monday 12:30pm - 2pm

Volunteers Needed: 1- 5

Work with existing team to place previously sorted clothing in the clothing room.  Good organizational skills a must. Attention to detail is required.  Volunteers are not permitted to wear open toe shoes.

Clothing Volunteer (633)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Wednesday from 10am - 1:30pm or Friday from 1:30pm - 4pm

Volunteers Needed: 1- 4

Assist clients as they shop for clothing for both themselves and their families. Keep clothing area neat and organized. Perform sorting and hanging of clothes.  Volunteer should be comfortable working directly with clients and diverse populations. Weekly, monthly or other pre-arranged schedule is required.  Background check is provided.

Dry Storage (188)

Zip Code: 45409

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1- 2

Organize and arrange food, cleaning supplies and paper products. This task is especially critical before and after holidays.  Volunteers are not permitted to wear open toe shoes.

Food Pantry Organization (564)

Zip Code: 45406

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Volunteers are needed to organize cases of canned goods onto skids.  Some heavy lifting is required.

Free Clothing & Hygiene Closet Coordinator (542)

Zip Code: 45410

Availability: Monday - Friday mornings twice a month, flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1

Age Minimum: 21 years

Volunteer needed to coordinate agency's Free Clothing & Hygiene Closet. Duties include sorting and hanging donated clothes on an as-needed basis, as well as staffing the clothing closet for clients to visit once every two weeks for about two hours.

Gift Shop Clerk (170)

Zip Code: 45429

Availability: Saturdays 9am - 1pm or 1pm - 4pm

Volunteers Needed: 2

Volunteers needed to staff agency's gift shop.  Duties include taking special orders for items, properly tagging merchandise, assisting customers with purchases, explaining agency's mission to customers, basic clerical tasks and maintaining cleanliness of the shop.

Guest Services (594)

Zip Code: 45414

Availability: Monday - Saturday from 9am - 12pm or 1pm - 5pm, Sunday from 1pm - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 14

In order to maintain friendly and welcoming atmosphere, volunteer is needed to assertively greet every person who walks through front door with a smile and welcoming manner. This position is also responsible for answering the telephone, taking messages or transferring calls to voicemail. This position is critical to the success of the organization as it is often the initial contact visitors have with the organization. Volunteers must commit to one 4-hour shift twice per month. Shifts are pre-scheduled on mutually agreeable days/times. Reception, secretarial and/or retail experience is helpful but not required. Volunteers must have a positive and friendly attitude, enjoy meeting and talking with people and demonstrate a willingness to be trained to use a touch-screen computer system.  Background check is supplied. Staff will orient and train volunteers on an agreed-upon schedule. Special discounts, free trainings and annual recognition are provided for volunteers.

Guest Services & Gift Shop (751)

Zip Code: 45414

Availability: Sunday - Saturday, 9am - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 7

Volunteers needed to admit visitors, relay inquiries to appropriate staff members, sell memberships, answer the phones and assist in managing the organization's gift shop. Must be able to learn and use register systems, stock items, help maintain gift shop appearance, greet guests and assist with admission.  Background check provided.

Inventory Management (176)

Zip Code: 45408

Availability: Monday - Thursday, 9am - 2pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Age Minimum: 21 years

Sort and organize the continual supply of donated clothing and accessories; assist donors in unloading vehicles and bring clothing donations into the facility; assure the clothing inventory represents the best quality among items donated; iron, steam or perform minor repairs; straighten clothing display areas and replenish clothing as needed. Must be able to lift at least 20 lbs and have ability to perform tasks requiring repetitive motion. Volunteer must be willing to follow verbal directions, be able and willing to pay attention to detail, be able to work comfortably as a team player and be able to comfortably interact with donors and volunteers from diverse backgrounds.

Inventory Management (870)

Zip Code: 45459

Availability: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10am - 4pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Sort and organize continual supply of donated clothing and accessories; assist donors in unloading vehicles and bring clothing donations into the facility; assure clothing inventory represents the best quality among items donated; straighten clothing storage areas and replenish clothing as needed. One time volunteers are welcome.  Must be able to lift at least ten pounds.

ReStore Cashier (256)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Thursday 9am - 6pm, Friday - Saturday 9am - 3pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

ReStore sells donated household items, such as washers, dryers, lighting fixtures and kitchen appliances. All proceeds from sales go towards funding housing projects. Cashiers are responsible for assisting customers and for some light cleaning.   Volunteers under the age of 18 must be supervised at a 1:5 ratio by an adult and a parent release wavier must be completed in advance.

Retail Volunteer (869)

Zip Code: 45420

Availability: Monday - Saturday, 9:30am - 3:45pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 15

Sort and price both clothing and household goods for thrift store. Volunteers may also serve as cashiers, department heads or in other roles.

Second Saturday Drop-Off (175)

Zip Code: 45408

Availability: 2nd Saturday of each month from 9am - noon

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Help donors unload vehicles and bring clothing donations into the facility.  Sort clothing to assure the clothing inventory represents the best quality among items donated.

Second Saturday Site Supervisor (737)

Zip Code: 45408

Availability: second Saturday of each month, 8:45am - 12:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1

Age Minimum: 30 years

Volunteer is needed to supervise second Saturday donation drop-off program. Clothing donations are accepted by the agency on the second Saturday of each month between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and noon. Volunteer is needed to oversee those volunteers working at the front door, in the agency's boutique and those working in the warehouse. Volunteer must be responsible and dependable for this on-going volunteer position.  Volunteers with experience in supervising preferred.

Sorter (238)

Zip Code: 45409

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 7

Volunteers are needed to sort incoming donations. Sort clothing for current season to be used in either the agency's Clothing Room or for immediate use in dorms. Items for use in agency's Thrift Store will also be sorted out. Answer back door and accept donations.  Some lifting is required. Good organizational skills are preferred.  Volunteers are not permitted to wear open toe shoes.

Sorting Volunteer (634)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday - Thursday from 10am - 4pm or Friday from 10am - 1pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 4

Volunteer needed to sort through donation bags and boxes. Volunteer will also work in clothing department to keep area neat and orderly. Duties may include sizing and hanging clothing. Weekly, monthly or other pre-arranged schedule is preferred.  Background check is provided.

Wardrobe Consultant (177)

Zip Code: 45408

Availability: Monday and Wednesday from 9am - 2pm, Tuesday and Thursday from 9am - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Provide customers with interview or work appropriate attire, guidance on grooming and encouragement to approach the interview or workplace with confidence.  Four hour shifts are available.  Training is provided.

Warehouse (572)

Zip Code: 45320

Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30am - 1pm or 1pm - 4:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Volunteers are needed to accept, sort, hang and process donations in the agency's warehouse. One shift per week required.  Background check supplied by agency.

Warehouse Manager (756)

Zip Code: 45407

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1

Volunteer is needed to organize agency warehouse containing donated items for refugees, including putting items in appropriate areas and identifying items to be thrown out. Volunteer will also identify items that need minor repair and either repair them or try to find a way to get them repaired. A criminal background check is provided.

Translating

Interpreter (118)

Zip Code: Multiple

Availability: Monday - Friday, Times Vary

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Assist new refugees at medical and social service appointments and with orientation and acculturalization issues. Needed languages are Arabic, Russian, Turkish, Uzbekistan and Spanish.  Background check is provided.

Spanish Teacher (755)

Zip Code: 45402, Flexible

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Volunteer is needed to teach children Spanish. Children are ages 2 1/2 to 10. Position is available Monday through Friday anytime during listed times.

Spanish Translators (891)

Zip Code: 45409

Availability: Monday and Wednesday from 5pm - 9pm (on call basis)

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 4

Provide language support for clinic clients. Assist the transfer of information between patients with limited English proficiency and clinic volunteers. Assist clients with filling out paperwork and patient eligibility forms, translate into Spanish all questions from patients utilizing the assistance of approved medical terminology reference guide, maintain patient confidentiality and provide accurate written/oral translation. Position will be available on an "on-call" basis.  Must be proficient in both English and Spanish, able to translate effectively in both languages and utilize basic knowledge of medical terms in both languages. Must demonstrate ability to clearly communicate directions and explanations given by professionals to patient. Must demonstrate ability to clearly communicate patient's statements, questions and descriptions.

Translating/Translation Reviewer (71)

Zip Code: 45402, Flexible

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Translate written materials from English to Spanish and/or review written materials that have already been translated from English to Spanish. Flexible schedule available and work may be completed from home.  Demonstrated fluency in English and Spanish. Native Spanish speaker preferred, or someone with at least a bachelor's degree (major or minor in Spanish) and recent foreign language experience.  Complete agency orientation provided.  Background check may be required.

Visiting

Activities Assistants (773)

Zip Code: 45459

Availability: Sunday - Saturday, 10am - 8pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 20

Volunteers are needed to assist activities department of assisted living facility. Volunteers may play bingo, do arts and crafts, read, watch movies with residents and more.

Activity Assistants (692)

Zip Code: Varies

Availability: Saturdays from 1pm - 4:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 15

Volunteers are needed to assist with activities for young adults with disabilities. Group meets every Saturday from approximately 1pm - 4:30pm. Activities include a baby shower, Victoria Theatre shows, movies and dinner, crafts, bingo, holiday celebrations, bowling and more. Locations vary.

Friendly Visitor (In Home) (246)

Zip Code: Varies

Availability: Varies

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 15

Choose from a variety of roles that help patients remain in their own homes with their families. These tasks ease the families' burdens by assisting with daily chores and errands, helping to provide a safe environment, giving the family a much-needed break and being a friendly visitor. This opportunity is flexible to meet most volunteer schedules.  A background check and TB testing are supplied by the agency. The agency also provides 16 hours of training prior to beginning this position.

Friendly Visitor (Nursing Home) (247)

Zip Code: Varies

Availability: Varies

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 15

Volunteers who have a special "heart" for nursing home residents bring a welcome diversion from the daily routine of nursing home life by visiting, reading, providing entertainment, talking to the patient on strolls and assisting the patient with other activities. This position may be flexible to meet most volunteers' schedules.  A background check and TB testing are supplied by the agency. The agency also provides 16 hours of training prior to beginning this position.

Friends By Choice (168)

Zip Code: 45406

Availability: Flexible Schedules

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 15

Volunteer will partner with a MRDD client on an individual basis. This client will be someone who is looking for a friend in the community. Types of activities could include going out to eat, shopping, taking in a movie, walking in the park or just having an opportunity to talk about what's happening in each other's lives. Most clients have little or no family involvement. This program improves the quality of their lives by giving them opportunities to be more involved in social activities that most of us take for granted.  The amount of time spent together is determined by the "friends," based on availability and interests, but may primarily occur during evenings and weekends. A valid Ohio driver's license is required and a background check is provided.  Being a "Friend By Choice" is a rewarding experience. You WILL make a difference!

Paw Pals (248)

Zip Code: Varies

Availability: Varies

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

You and your pet can make a difference in the lives of the terminally ill. By visiting them in their homes, residential facilities and at our inpatient unit, you can add so much to the quality of their lives. A flexible schedule is available. This agency provides opportunities in Butler, Hamilton, Preble, Clermont, Warren and Montgomery Counties.  This agency accepts dogs that are obedient, well groomed with nails filed, have a current shot record and a willingness to share their love. Cats, rabbits and birds must be good-natured, well groomed with nails filed, have a current shot record (if applicable) and also a willingness to share their love. Pet vaccinations must be up to date.  All human companions must go through the agency's 16 hour orientation. TB testing and a background check are also provided.

Military Veteran Visitor (886)

Zip Code: Varies

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 15

Age Minimum: 21 years

Volunteers are needed to visit veterans at the end of life. Volunteers are trained to meet the specific needs of terminally ill veterans living in their own homes, nursing homes, assisted living communities and veterans' medical centers. Volunteers develop a schedule that works best for themselves and their assigned patients.  Volunteers may or may not be veterans themselves. A 10 - 16 hours training is provided by the agency. A 2-step TB screening is required.  A criminal background check is supplied by the agency.

Patient Care Volunteer (754)

Zip Code: Varies

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 25

Age Minimum: 18

Volunteers are needed to visit with terminally ill patients in the Greater Dayton area. Volunteers will provide a listening ear, friendship and support to both patients and their families. Volunteers may provide respite care for patients' personal caregivers/family, run errands, facilitate journaling or offer other kinds of personal support.  A TB test and criminal background check are required. Volunteers must be compassionate and caring.  Training is provided.

Senior Companion (88)

Zip Code: Multiple

Availability: Flexible Schedules

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Age Minimum: 60 years

The Senior Companion Program needs people to provide friendship to their homebound peers and respite to caregivers. The services provided by Senior Companions help elderly individuals maintain their independent living. Typical services include light meal preparation, assisting with communications, socialization and reminiscing, referrals to community support services and assisting with light chores or housework. Volunteers must meet income requirements and commit to 15 hours of service per week. Volunteers are required to participate in 12-20 hours of training before serving and then 4 hours in-service monthly. Benefits include a tax-free stipend, transportation reimbursement, yearly physical, paid holiday, vacation and sick leave benefits. Background check and physical exam are provided by the agency.

Senior Visiting (115)

Zip Code: Multiple

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 15

Be a weekly visitor to offer companionship and help with small chores such as writing letters, watering plants or making phone calls.  The time commitment is 1-2 hours each week, with occasional phone calls. Nine hours of training and a background check are provided.

Sunday Worship Service Transporter (165)

Zip Code: 45459

Availability: Sunday from 8:30am - 11:30am

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 4

Escort residents of a continuing care retirement community to two Sunday worship services.  Volunteers will assist the Life Enrichment Coordinator in getting residents to the agency's auditorium and staying with the residents for the length of the worship service.  Training will be provided to instruct volunteers in basic wheelchair safety and how to interact with clients suffering from dementia.  A background check and a tuberculosis test are provided as well.

Writing

Newsletter Designer/Assistant (707)

Zip Code: Work from Home

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1

Volunteer is needed by agency's communications committee to drop text and written materials into newsletter format for quarterly mailing. Newsletter is currently set up in Microsoft Word, but it can be set up in whatever software the volunteer is comfortable with.  Volunteer may work from home to assist in newsletter writing and design/layout.

Newsletter Editor (703)

Zip Code: Work from Home

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1

Volunteer is needed to work closely with Marketing and Communications Director to produce a monthly association email newsletter and bi-annual printed Member Newsletter. Staff will work with volunteer to develop this position based upon his/her skills and interests, as well as the amount of time available. Web site development is also needed from time to time for a fundraising campaign and this could be incorporated into the position if the volunteer is interested. This position would be completed on a project basis. The agency produces bi-annual newsletters, quarterly Heritage Club newsletters, monthly member newsletters and plans are being made to begin producing a President's newsletter.  This position would be completed from the volunteer's home.

Newsletter Editor (709)

Zip Code: Work from Home

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1

Volunteer is needed to create a newsletter for agency's volunteers. Volunteer will be responsible for both writing content and design. This position may be completed from home or at the agency.

Newsletter Volunteer (708)

Zip Code: Work from Home

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1

Volunteer is needed to design newsletters for the agency from home.  Volunteer must have the computer skills and design experience needed to design and print a bimonthly newsletter.

Misc.

Advocacy Volunteer (406)

Zip Code: Varies

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 3

Age Minimum: 50 years

Volunteers are needed to communicate with elected officials about priority issues. These include prescription drug affordability, long-term care, independent living, consumer protections, economic security and Social Security.  Membership in organization is required. A commitment of 2 - 4 hours per week is required.  Agency provides orientation, training and ongoing support. Volunteers are reimbursed for approved expenses, including travel to and from Columbus for trainings.

Allocations Volunteer (585)

Zip Code: 45402, 45320 and 45385

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 25

Age Minimum: 21 years

Volunteers are needed to provide funding recommendations based upon a review of proposals from agencies seeking program funding that addresses agency priorities developed from community needs assessments. Volunteers serve on one of six panels: Children & Youth, Families, Positive Living for Vulnerable Populations, Community Capacity, Greene County or Preble County.  Volunteers are asked to review, and become familiar with, overall agency information, program outcomes and budget information through review of applications. Volunteers attend agency tours and participate in agency/volunteer conferences. Meetings are scheduled throughout March and April for up to a half day during normal business hours.  Volunteers must be able to read and understand complex material. Volunteers should have ability to balance conflicting priorities and make difficult decisions, as well as refrain from advocacy and/or adversarial roles. Volunteers should be donors for this organization.

Automotive Maintenance Volunteer (776)

Zip Code: 45440

Availability: Weekends

Volunteers Needed: 1- 3

Age Minimum: 25 years

Volunteers are needed to prepare, maintain and make showable automobiles which are used to educate the public in a museum. Available weekends.  Must have automobile repair and clean-up skills. Volunteers with body work experience may utilize their skills as well. Limited funding is available for projects. Must commit to at least eight hours per week.

Bike Repairs (516)

Zip Code: 45410

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Volunteers needed to repair bikes that may need a new seat or chain, repair flat tires or to take two bikes to make a working one.  Volunteers may work on bikes at their leisure.

Butterfly House Guide (909)

Zip Code: 45449

Availability: June 23rd - Labor Day, Monday - Saturday from 10am - 4pm and Sunday from 12pm - 4pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Lead public through butterfly house, educating them about butterflies and butterfly gardening. Shifts last two hours each.  Criminal background check required.

Cart/Laundry (236)

Zip Code: 45409

Availability: Sunday - Saturday, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 7

Volunteer needed to load five linen carts, two for women's dorm and three for men's dorm. Ensure laundry receptacle is placed back into respective dorms and ensure ladies have sleeping attire for the evening.  Volunteers are not permitted to wear open toe shoes.

Ceramics Volunteer (251)

Zip Code: 45415

Availability: Tuesday, 6:30pm - 8pm

Volunteers Needed: 1

This person will be required to clean greenware. This entails brushing and scraping unfinished pieces before they are fired. Volunteers will have the opportunity to work with other friendly adults who enjoy ceramics, learn about the art of ceramics and an opportunity to buy and paint ceramics at a discounted price. There are some weekends and additional weeknights available as well.  Volunteers must be willing to become registered Girl Scouts and volunteers. No experience necessary.  Training will be paid for by the agency. Masks and smocks are provided.   Volunteers with asthma may not be well-suited to this position because the process creates a lot of dust.

Exhibit Building Monitor (583)

Zip Code: Wright Patterson Air Force Base

Availability: Everyday from 9am - 1pm or 1pm - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 20

Building monitors are needed to provide information and service to museum visitors, as well as perform surveillance in two additional buildings.  Training is provided.

Flyer Distribution (392)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Flexible, 11am - 1pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 25

Volunteers are needed to pass out flyers.

Gallery Monitor (383)

Zip Code: 45433

Availability: Sunday - Saturday, 9am - 1pm or 1pm - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 20

Host museum visitors in one of four aircraft galleries or one of two World War II replica buildings. Position includes providing artifact surveillance, building safety, visitor security and responding to building and visitor emergencies.  Seeking serious-minded adults to commit to an on-going schedule. Must have mobility for walking/standing. Must work sensitively with adults and children representing all nationalities and backgrounds.

Hair Stylist (881)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1

Age Minimum: 21 years

Volunteer is needed to provide haircuts and styles for clients.  Must have current valid cosmetology license. Knowledge of ethnic hair styles and needs is preferred.  Background check is provided.

Interpreter/Guide (360)

Zip Code: 45409

Availability: Monday - Saturday from 9:30am - 5pm, Sunday from 12pm - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Share our region's rich history with guests from all over the world. Guide guests through time as they tour the agency's historic buildings and artifacts. A variety of shifts are available.  A criminal background check is provided.  Meet new people, socialize daily, gain new skills and give back to the Dayton community.

Hymn Sing Leader(s) (557)

Zip Code: 45459

Availability: One day per week, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Volunteer is needed to lead group hymn singing sessions with clients. Position is available one day per week. Volunteer and supervisor will choose day.

Knitting (865)

Zip Code: 45459

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1

Teach and encourage seniors to knit. Under supervision of activity coordinator, volunteer will work with a group of seniors who want to form a knitting group. Residents may or may not know how to knit. Must have the ability to help residents with instructions. A regular day and time for this activity will be established by the volunteer and the activity coordinator.

Laundry (190)

Zip Code: 45409

Availability: Sunday - Saturday, 8am - 10:30am

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 14

Assist in drying and folding laundry. This is a two hour project and is easy to do while visiting with a friend!  Volunteers are not permitted to wear open toe shoes.

Lawyers (619)

Zip Code: Varies

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1- 10

Lawyers are needed to provide limited assistance to low-income clients in the volunteer's preferred community for civil cases only. Clients are scheduled according to attorney availability.  Attorneys are never asked to handle more than one case or clinic at a time.  Agency screens for case type, income eligibility and attorney availability. Agency provides Primary Professional Liability coverage for all cases accepted through the agency.

Library Aide (366)

Zip Code: 45420

Availability: Monday - Friday, 1pm - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Maintain book shelves and resource materials, under the direction of the office manager and archivist. Enter information into computer database for maintenance of organization records. Volunteer will also perform basic office functions, including relaying information, maintaining office space in a professional manner, answering phones and other duties as assigned.   Volunteer will assist with interviewing, recording and maintaining veterans' stories, as directed by history project. Assist with sending information to the Library of Congress as directed. Assist with the marketing and conducting of the writers group.  Volunteer must be able to present self to public in professional manner, possess computer literacy for data input and have the ability to follow directions. Volunteer must also possess ability to walk up and down stairs due to lack of elevator.

Membership Recruitment Committee (389)

Zip Code: 45320

Availability: Flexible, once monthly

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Volunteers needed to recruit new members for the organization, represent the agency during community activities and coordinate membership mailings. Meetings are held once monthly.

Nonprofit Mentor (167)

Zip Code: 45408

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1

Minimum Age: 23 years

Agency needs a volunteer who can fulfill needs by completing an organizational assessment with emphasis on board development, leadership development, image development/branding, strategic plan, rebuilding bridges and implementing realistic direction within organization.  Experience with nonprofit management is necessary. Must commit to at least four hours per month.

Piano Player for Sing-a-long (274)

Zip Code: 45459

Availability: Friday at 6pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 4

Piano player needed for Resident Sing-Along each Friday. Volunteer must be able to play song requests from residents.  Understanding and patience of the elderly population required.  Song material available.

Public Relations (412)

Zip Code: 45385

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1

Volunteer needed to interact with agency, identify key activities, compose media releases and distribute releases to local media outlets.

Quilting and Crocheting (537)

Zip Code: Varies

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1- 25

Volunteers are needed to help the homeless in our area by knitting/crocheting hats, mittens, scarves, etc., or by helping our group to knot the quilted layers of handmade sleeping bags. (If you can tie your shoes, you can knot a quilt!)

Quilt Class Instructors (749)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Thursday from 3pm - 4:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 15

Volunteers are needed to teach knitting and crocheting to the homeless. Initial classes will be limited to ten shelter clients, but more classes are planning in the future to serve additional clients.

Refugee and Acculturation Volunteer (584)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Volunteers are needed to provide tutoring, job coaching and/or transportation for new arrivals to appointments. Volunteers will also provide assistance with enrolling children in school, locating housing and assisting with acculturation. Flexible schedule is available.  Background check is provided.

Regional Team Leader (621)

Zip Code: Montgomery, Greene and Preble Counties available

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Age Minimum: 50 years

Regional team leaders partner with staff to represent the association in 15 county region. Regional teams advance the important issues that affect older adults and future generations, such as Social Security, health care and long-term care. Volunteers serve one of several roles: Convenor provides leadership to team members, community organizer coordinates events and spokesperson acts as media representative. Work is performed on as-needed basis from volunteer's community and/or home.  Membership in organization is preferred. Access to email is required.  Training and expense reimbursement is provided.

Restoration Armorer Volunteer (218)

Zip Code: 45433

Availability: Six hour shifts anytime Monday - Thursday between 7am and 4pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 4

Armorer needed for the Museum's Restoration shop to clean .50 cal & 20 mm machine guns.   Volunteer will also prepare the same items to exhibit-ready condition.  Volunteer should have previous experience and must commit to at least one shift of six hours per week.

Speakers Bureau (890)

Zip Code: Montgomery, Greene and Preble Counties

Availability: flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 6

Age Minimum: 50 years

Volunteers are needed to raise the voices of millions of Americans who believe that health care and retirement security are critical issues facing our nation. Volunteers will make presentations and share resources to educate and engage citizens to demand change.  Knowledge of local communities and the ability to deliver presentations to diverse groups are required. Membership in organization (for adults ages 50+) is preferred.  Time commitment is flexible and approved expenses are reimbursed. Training begins in late June 2007.

Sport Administrator (719)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday - Friday, afternoon and evening hours

Volunteers Needed: 1

Volunteer is responsible for assisting with the implementation of youth and adult sports. Responsible for all aspects of the program including development, quality and safety. Actively engage groups of volunteers and carry out other duties as assigned by Executive Director. A criminal background check is provided.

Stamping (866)

Zip Code: 45459

Availability: Flexible

Volunteers Needed: 1

Under supervision of activity coordinator, lead a group of seniors who are interested in learning how to stamp.  Must have ability to explain and assist residents in learning how to stamp. Volunteer and activity coordinator will establish regular day and time.  All supplies will be provided by agency.

Stenciler/Painter (761)

Zip Code: 45320

Availability: Monday - Wednesday or Friday, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Volunteers Needed: 1

Volunteer is needed to provide artistic wall accents to sales floor walls.

Volunteer Ombudsman (203)

Zip Code: 45402

Availability: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 10

Age Minimum: 21 years

Volunteers speak with citizens who visit, call or e-mail the office with questions or complaints. Volunteers provide information, referrals and help resolve complaints about government agencies.

Volunteer Tax Assistor (636)

Zip Code: Multiple locations

Availability: January - April 2007, Monday - Saturday from 9am - 4pm

Volunteers Needed: 1- 20

Volunteers needed to assist clients with basic tax questions and complete basic tax returns.  Volunteer should have basic tax knowledge. Volunteers should be friendly, dependable and be comfortable interacting with public. Basic computer skills are required. Must be willing to volunteer 2 - 4 hours per week.  Basic training and certification will be provided to volunteers for this program.

Wheelchair Transporter (559)

Zip Code: 45459

Availability: Monday - Friday from 9am - 12pm and 1pm - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1 - 5

Volunteers are needed to push residents' wheelchairs throughout facility.

Questions?  Contact Nicolette Winner, Community Volunteer Liaison at (937) 225-3039 or