Opportunities From: Metro United Way's Volunteer Connection

Join us this Thursday, 10/16 for a sweet potato harvest. These must come out of the ground before the first frost. No experience needed, we will train you how to harvest. Please wear closed-toe shoe and bring anything you need to be comfortable working outdoors.

Help us harvest our sweet potatoes! No experience needed, you will be trained on how to do this. Please wear closed-toe shoes and bring water along with anything you'll need to be comfortable working outdoors

Playgrounds have long been cherished, essential spaces where children can explore, play, and grow. Creative play, in particular, is vital for fostering problem-solving skills, enhancing social interactions, and promoting cognitive growth.  Help us give the kids at Providence Childcare Center a play space that they never want to leave.

Using a huge collection of pallets and our imagination, we will be creating outdoor play spaces for children aged 30 months to school age.  Volunteers will work in teams to tackle several projects. Volunteers will use basic tools like power drills, hammers, screwdrivers, levels, shovels, wheelbarrow, etc. The Center will be doing a ton of prep work to make the projects as simple to complete as possible.  

This will be a fun, hands-on project that will provide years of great creative playtime opportunities for the kids!

We are looking for 30 volunteers in total you can sign up as individuals or as a group.  The Center is on a tight deadline to complete this project.  Thanks for your consideration. 

Volunteers help at Congregate Meal sites to serve meals to and socialize with seniors in attendance each weekday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. 

Make a Difference in Your Community—Right from Home!

Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're looking for seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites.

Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform designed to boost traffic and engagement to local volunteer websites—like this one! With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors easily find volunteer opportunity platforms, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and more—making it simpler than ever for everyone to make an impact locally.

Volunteer contributors have already helped us identify 711 volunteer resources across 324 communities in the US!

What You'll Do:

Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Optional: Promote your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service.

Why Volunteer with Inspiring Service?

Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Small commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering more accessible for everyone.

Open your trunk or set up a table along the Maryhurst Trunk or Treat path! We are looking for volunteers to gather a group and help us make Halloween a day our kids remember. There will be a volunteer booth contest judged by our kiddos as they walk through and get candy so be prepared! 

Please bring your own candy!

Nearly 200 childrens and families, recovering from cancer or in need of cancer support, come to Gilda's club to celebrate their indoor "trick or treat". Community partners are assigned a room to give out treats, information about their programs, and host interactive activities. Maryhurst will be displaying a "Occupational Therapy/Sensory Room Style Design" to highlight our residential OT program and renewal therapuetic play therapy for kids. Help decorate, pass out candy, and share the spooktastic fun spirits of Maryhurst. 

As a volunteer receptionist, you’ll help create a warm and welcoming environment for everyone who visits the St. Vincent de Paul Administration Building or calls our main line. Your tasks may include:

·       Answering phone calls and returning voicemails, directing callers to the appropriate SVdP staff member using the phone directory

·       Welcoming visitors at the door, guiding them to staff offices for scheduled meetings and accepting donations for our food pantry & shelter services

·       Interfacing with individuals seeking SVdP services with compassion and care, referring them to the correct numbers for housing, shelter, and food

·       Assisting with the processing of food pantry intake cards, translating data to Excel

Want to make a difference by supporting our neighbors experiencing homelessness and food insecurity? Volunteering with SVdP Louisville is a great way to put your clerical skills to work while serving those most in need.

JA in a Day presents an enjoyable and unique approach to JA programming. These interactive sessions are conducted in a single day, typically lasting around 3 to 3.5 hours. Usually, two volunteers collaborate in each classroom to present the program while the teacher is there to offer assistance. This is a fantastic chance for team building, allowing you to partner with a colleague, friend, or family member.

JA provides all the essential training, materials, and a detailed volunteer guide to ensure a seamless experience. A JA staff member will meet with you to outline what to expect in the classroom, how to organize and prepare the materials, and review the guide together.

By volunteering with JA, you play a vital role in our mission to inspire and equip young people for success in a global economy. We strive to achieve this by cultivating skills in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness.

Join us as a JA volunteer and make a meaningful difference in one of our local elementary schools!

JA in a Day presents an enjoyable and unique approach to JA programming. These interactive sessions are conducted in a single day, typically lasting around 3 to 3.5 hours. Usually, two volunteers collaborate in each classroom to present the program while the teacher is there to offer assistance. This is a fantastic chance for team building, allowing you to partner with a colleague, friend, or family member.

JA provides all the essential training, materials, and a detailed volunteer guide to ensure a seamless experience. A JA staff member will meet with you to outline what to expect in the classroom, how to organize and prepare the materials, and review the guide together.

By volunteering with JA, you play a vital role in our mission to inspire and equip young people for success in a global economy. We strive to achieve this by cultivating skills in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness.

Join us as a JA volunteer and make a meaningful difference in one of our local elementary schools!

JA in a Day presents an enjoyable and unique approach to JA programming. These interactive sessions are conducted in a single day, typically lasting around 3 to 3.5 hours. Usually, two volunteers collaborate in each classroom to present the program while the teacher is there to offer assistance. This is a fantastic chance for team building, allowing you to partner with a colleague, friend, or family member.

JA provides all the essential training, materials, and a detailed volunteer guide to ensure a seamless experience. A JA staff member will meet with you to outline what to expect in the classroom, how to organize and prepare the materials, and review the guide together.

By volunteering with JA, you play a vital role in our mission to inspire and equip young people for success in a global economy. We strive to achieve this by cultivating skills in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness.

Join us as a JA volunteer and make a meaningful difference in one of our local elementary schools!

JA in a Day presents an enjoyable and unique approach to JA programming. These interactive sessions are conducted in a single day, typically lasting around 3 to 3.5 hours. Usually, two volunteers collaborate in each classroom to present the program while the teacher is there to offer assistance. This is a fantastic chance for team building, allowing you to partner with a colleague, friend, or family member.

JA provides all the essential training, materials, and a detailed volunteer guide to ensure a seamless experience. A JA staff member will meet with you to outline what to expect in the classroom, how to organize and prepare the materials, and review the guide together.

By volunteering with JA, you play a vital role in our mission to inspire and equip young people for success in a global economy. We strive to achieve this by cultivating skills in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness.

Join us as a JA volunteer and make a meaningful difference in one of our local elementary schools!

We depend on scarf and story drives around the world in order to fulfill increasing Hope Scarf requests. You can help us spread the word about the work we do by organizing a scarf drive.

Hope Scarves is an international nonprofit organization based in Louisville, Kentucky with the mission to support people facing cancer through scarves, stories and cancer research. Since our founding in 2012, we have shared over 42,000 scarves and stories with people in every state and 40 countries. In addition to scarves and stories, we have invested $1.3 million dollars in metastatic breast cancer research. We support people facing all types of cancer.

Groups of all shapes and sizes hold scarf drives:

We accept the following scarves:

Mail scarves at no cost to you:

Don’t worry about cleaning or ironing your scarf donation. Once received, each scarf is professionally cleaned. A video showing what works and doesn't work along with more helpful information can be found at hopescarves.org/donate-scarf.

Help Educational Justice, the free tutoring and mentorship program, recruit more students and families to our program by volunteering with us. You could help us with events, phone calls, and other outreach to help us reach our goals of serving the community!

This is an ongoing opportunity that requires an initial training session.

Simply sign up for a quick virtual training at the link and we'll get you started! Trainings happen once monthly beginning in October:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549ACAD2FA4FCCF8-57346841-ejtabling#/

Musicians, this opportunity is for you!

The Cabbage Patch Performing Arts Department is searching for a volunteer to teach our kids how to play the piano on a regular basis! Volunteers must feel comfortable teaching groups of children of various ages and committing to volunteer on a weekly / biweekly basis.

Volunteers who are selected will come on a weekday afternoon (specific day & time could be negotiated depending on volunteer availability)! 

This volunteer opportunity is competitive and may require references and / or a trial run with our kids in the Performing Arts space. 

To apply, please contact Chelsea at cricci@cabbagepatch.org!

We are seeking a tutor volunteer with a special heart for k-2nd grade students ❤️ 

Passionate about fighting food insecurity and comfortable driving a box truck?
We’re seeking 1–2 volunteers to help transport food donations to the SVdP Louisville Open Hand Kitchen from the Dare to Care Fern Valley warehouse. You’ll drive our box truck to the Dare to Care Fern Valley warehouse, pick up the weekly food donation, and deliver it to the Open Hand Kitchen. Staff will assist with loading and unloading at both locations.

Drivers must be cleared by HR, carry personal insurance, and hold a valid, unexpired Kentucky driver’s license. This is a flexible volunteer role, with Dare to Care dock hours Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM–1:15 PM, or Friday, 7:30–10:45 AM. Each week, we can tailor the pick-up schedule to meet your needs.

Want more information? Please contact Nicola Peck, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, at npeck@svdplou.org.

Come sponsor & serve a meal for our Cabbage Patch families! 

Volunteer duties include: Planning, purchasing & preparing a meal for about thirty individuals. Volunteer groups can prepare a meal from scratch (i.e. soups, taco bar, subs, lasagna, etc.), heat up a frozen or "ready" meal (like frozen pizza, lasagna, rotisserie chicken, etc.) or have food delivered to the Cabbage Patch for the monthly Patch Parent Meeting. 

Meals can be cooked off-site (to be heated up at the Cabbage Patch upon arrival) or on-site in the Cabbage Patch kitchen. For cooking on-site, groups of five volunteers work best (as groups bigger than this would have a hard time moving around the kitchen). 

Meal serving begins at 6:00 PM and lasts for approximately 30-40 minutes, with clean-up to follow. 

For questions / to sign up, please contact Chelsea Ricci at cricci@cabbagepatch.org!

Assist our executive administrator with payroll and employee filing. Job requires someone who has a sense of humor and love for organizational systems. We will show you what we need thus lightly trainign will be provided. 

- Tasks: Help plan and execute our fall breakfast fundraiser – join a working committee making a big impact!

✨ Whether you can commit weekly or take on a project-based role, your time will help us continue advancing our mission at Blueprint 502.

Tasks: Event and tour setup and execution, event data entry (RSVP and follow-up management)

- Schedule: Flexible – any days, anytime

Tasks: Stuffing and addressing mailings, light data entry

- Schedule: Any days, anytime

The volunteer selected for this role will embody Goodwill's core values of respect, excellence, and integrity. They will be instrumental in advancing Goodwill’s mission to assist Kentuckians in securing gainful employment to improve their lives. The volunteer will assist the Opportunity Center by assisting with administrative tasks.

Essential Job Functions:

-      Greet and assist guests with warmth and professionalism.

-      Answer and direct incoming calls; take messages as needed.

-      Provide general information about Goodwill programs and services.

-      Support administrative tasks such as photocopying and scanning.

-      Maintain a tidy and organized reception area.

-      Coordinate with career coaches, facilitators, and clients to ensure smooth front desk operations.

Requirements:

-            Strong verbal and written communication skills.

-            Ability to manage multiple tasks and respond to unexpected inquiries.

-            Detail-oriented with good organizational habits.

-            Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment.

-            Reliable transportation required.

-            Sedentary work with occasional bending, squatting, or lifting up to 15 lbs.

-            Frequent use of hands for typing and handling materials.

-            Clear vision and hearing for phone and in-person interactions.

Any interested parties should contact the Volunteer Operations Manager to inquire about opportunities:

           Joshua Sanders

          (502) 768-7666

           Joshua.Sanders@goodwillky.org

Eastern High - JA Personal Finance LESSON: Earning, Employment & Income Budgeting Savings Debit & Credit Digital Citizenship Lesson 1 - 11/4 Lesson 2 - 11/5 Lesson 3 - 11/6 Lesson 4 - 11/7 Lesson 5 - 11/18 8:40-9:30 a.m. Filled *9:35-10:25 a.m. Filled 10:30-11:20 a.m. Filled 11:25-12:15 p.m. Filled *12:20-1:30 p.m. Filled *1:35-2:25 p.m. Filled

Blitz Team Leaders head a team of 3-6 volunteers who apply weatherizing window plastic to the homes of elderly and/or disabled individuals in Jefferson county. Team Leaders receive a virtual training video prior to the event and are in charge of passing that information along to their team. Project Warm will assign volunteer teams to client addresses a week prior to the Blitz, and Team Leaders will be responsible for calling those households to introduce themselves and confirm what time the team will be coming by. Team Leaders must be aged 18+ and have a valid drivers license. The event is expected to run from 9am to early afternoon.

Please note that Project Warm does NOT assemble teams. Team Leaders are responsible for providing the names of all team members when signing up for the Blitz event. 

Our Office Volunteer opportunity is perfect for those who enjoy helping with phone calls, data entry, organization, or other administrative tasks around the office. Project Warm staff is happy to work around your schedule and your skills to help you get involved and stay involved.

As part of our community outreach initiatives, Project Warm offers informational Energy Management Workshops throughout the year. Workshop Assistants help with set up and break down, hand out and collect materials, and assist with the demonstration portion of the workshop. Training by Project Warm staff is provided.

This opportunity is for our Project Warm Program. If interested, feel free to check out this website  https://projectwarm.org/ if wanting more details on program goals.

Healthy Homes Seconds will ride alone with one of our trained Healthy Homes Evaluators to assist in the interview and evaluation portion of our Healthy Homes program. Seconds will be another set of eyes and ears during the interview, and will sit with the client while the Healthy Homes Evaluator inspects the home. They may also relay questions and answers for clients with mobility challenges, and make conversation throughout the 4-hour visit. All Seconds volunteers will receive an orientation prior to their first home visit, as well as the opportunity to ride along on a fully-staffed visit prior to ‘going live.’. Prior health care or hospitality experience is welcome but not required.

Please see our program webiste if you would like to learn more about our goals and projects: https://projectwarm.org/

Looking to get your hands dirty? With supervision from Project Warm's Weatherization Specialist, volunteers assist in installing weather stripping, repairing cracked and leaky windows, replacing furnace filters, and other minor home repairs, all with the goal of making clients' homes more comfortable and energy efficient. Volunteers for the First Line program meet Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at the Project Warm office and head out to job sites from there. Work goes from approximately 9:30 AM to early afternoon. Prior home repair experience is welcome but not required.

​Skills required: Good sense of humor, respect for safety, knowing how to read a tape measure, ability to operate a power saw, drill, and other standard tools. We will provide training.

This opportunity is for our Project Warm Program. If interested, feel free to check out this website https://projectwarm.org/ if wanting more details on program goals.

Each year we have our annual Holiday initiative. Bless the block is to assist the family's in west end of Louisville. We help the families take a deep breath during a highly stressful time. We need your help to suit the needs of the community

The Awake Food Bank in Shelbyville, KY needs volunteer drivers to help pick up food donations from local businesses. Donations are brought back to the Food Bank to be sorted and distributed to Shelby County residents. Shifts available 7AM-9AM Monday-Saturday.

On Wednesday mornings, the food bank needs drivers to deliver boxes of food to local people who are unable to leave their homes. Shifts available 7AM-9AM Wednesday.

To sign up contact Charlie Corbin at awakefoodbank@awakeky.com.

Or call the Food Bank at 502-647-5555.

The Awake Food Bank needs volunteers to distribute fresh produce and other grocery foods to around 700 families weekly on Wednesdays. Food is given out via two drive through lines.

Ways to Help

Wednesday Schedule

Food unloading and preparation: 8AM-11AM

Volunteer Lunch: 11AM

Food Line Distribution: 12PM-4PM (busiest time from 12-2)

Volunteers needed weekly: 35-40

Groups are welcome!

You can serve for whatever length of time works best for you. 

To sign up contact Charlie Corbin at awakefoodbank@awakeky.com.

Or call the Food Bank at 502-647-5555.

Assist us in helping our neighbors! We routinely pick up trash in our area to help keep our streets and green spaces clean. Additionally, our campus needs some green thumbs to help weed, spread mulch, and maintain garden beds.

Come & celebrate the birthdays of our Cabbage Patch kids by helping us to replenish our gift closet! 

We are looking for: 

For more information / to sign up, please contact Chelsea at cricci@cabbagepatch.org 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana serves children and young adults who want and need a mentor. BBBSKY matches Littles ages 7-17 with Bigs in a one-to-one mentorship. Bigs and Littles hang out 2-3 times a month for a few hours doing normal, everyday activities, like seeing a movie, doing homework, playing games, going out to eat, or just hanging out! We ask our Bigs for a minimum one-year commitment to their Little. This is a great opportunity to support the youth in our community that need your guidance and support.

If interested in volunteering, please click here or visit bbbsky.org or email Leah Wade at leah.wade@bbbsky.org.

For this volunteer opportunity, you'll be assisting our Food Pantry Coordinator in receiving and organizing donations from Dare to Care and Aldi's. 

Volunteers would help to manage the kids during the teaching time and activities and then would lead a small group of 5-10 kids in small group questions. Volunteers don't have to come to all 10 sessions of the club, just as many as they are able.

Volunteers would help to manage the students during the teaching time and activities and then would lead a small group of 5-10 kids in small group questions. Volunteers don't have to come to all 10 sessions of the club, just as many as they are able.

Volunteers would help to manage the kids during the teaching time and activities and then would lead a small group of 5-10 kids in small group questions. Volunteers don't have to come to all 10 sessions of the club, just as many as they are able.

Volunteers would help to manage the kids during the teaching time and activities and then would lead a small group of 5-10 kids in small group questions. Volunteers don't have to come to all 10 sessions of the club, just as many as they are able.

Please help us re-paint our building! This can either be an individual activity or group. All painting will be indoors on drywall in our classrooms, kitchen, hallways, and bathrooms. We will provide all the supplies we just need your help! Some painting experience is prefered, but we have the ability to train. This task would be great for anyone 16 and older. 

We are seeking a friendly, organized, and professional Front Desk Assistant to be the first point of contact for visitors and clients. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:
Greet and welcome visitors in a courteous and professional manner
Answer and direct phone calls using a multi-line phone system
Manage the front desk area, including keeping it neat and organized
Handle incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries
Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk

**You do not need to work the entire 5 hours. It is the ideal situtation, but we do not require it. We can work with your schedule.

We need your help to keep great books accessible to communities 24/7. Visit Little Free Libraries in your community to distribute books! 

We can suggest where to look for free or inexpensive books, or if you already have some, you can share those too. You can find book-sharing boxes near you using our world map or free mobile app. 

Register in our volunteer hub to get started. Once you sign up, you will get access to tips & resources that you review independently online. Our Little Free Library staff can answer your questions through email or in a virtual Q&A session. You can share books whenever it works for you.  

This is a great opportunity for solo volunteers looking for something flexible to fit their schedule, or for parents looking for a volunteer activity they can do with kids. 

Purpose: By keeping Little Free Libraries full of books, you are helping to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access. 

Responsibilities:

Time required: You set your own schedule. It could be a one-time project or a regular book distribution schedule.

How we can support you: We'll help you start with some online training, and we will suggest sources for books.

Qualifications:

Questions: You can contact the Community Engagement Manager to ask questions. 

Communities are hungry for books! Help Little Free Library fulfill its mission of book access for everyone by coordinating a local book drive. You can lead a book drive and distributed the collected books to local Little Free Libraries. Little Free Library staff can answer your questions along the way. 

This is a flexible volunteer opportunity. You can coordinate your book drive during the times that work best for you and your community. 

How to get started: Sign up in our volunteer hub. After you register, we will send you a guide about how to coordinate a book drive. Then, staff will check in with you by email to offer support for your book drive planning.

Purpose: By keeping Little Free Libraries filled with books, you are helping to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access. 

Responsibilities:

Time Required: A typical book drive lasts about two weeks to one month, plus time beforehand to plan and promote the drive. 

Training & Resources Available: We will help you get to know our organization and share our tips for planning a successful book drive. 

Qualifications:

Benefits: Experience the satisfaction of getting more books into the hands of readers while connecting with your community. Volunteers in the US will get a free Little Free Library t-shirt after you record your impact in the Team LFL online hub. 

Supervision & Support: You can connect with the Community Engagement Manager to ask questions. 

Join us Monday-Thursday from 10:45 AM to 3 PM at the latest to support our free grocery supplemental program. If you have more than ten volunteers we have several other ways to activate and engage your group outside of our food program.

Our shift from 10:45 AM-2:30 PM looks like unloading groceries, sorting groceries, assessing groceries, bagging and preparing groceries or distributing groceries during our pop-ups. And other tasks as needed.

Shift 1: 10:45AM-2:30PM

Description: Volunteers needed (4)

Mondays we will be at the Shawnee Community Center located at 607 south 37th street

Tasks:

Shift 2: 10:45AM-2:30PM

Description: Volunteers needed (6)

Tuesdays we will be at the Park-hill Community Center located at 1703 south 13th street

Tasks:

Shift 3: 10:45AM-2:30PM

Description: Volunteers needed (4)

Wednesday we will be the Molly Lenard Portland Community Center located at 640 north 27th street

Tasks:

Shift 4: 10:45AM-2:30PM

Description: Volunteers needed (4)

Thursday we will be at the California Community Center located ay 1600 St Catherine street 

Tasks:

Please specify time frame in notes if you cannot stay for the full shift when signing up.

Come & support our Cabbage Patch families by hosting a food and hygiene pantry drive! 

Current needed items include: canned baked beans, canned corn, snacks for kids, bar soap (esp. Dove soap), laundry detergent (esp. Free & Clear), dish soap, feminine hygiene products (unscented pads with wings & tampons), dryer balls or sheets, and cleaning products (bathroom / kitchen cleaners, bleach products, etc.). 

This opportunity includes the option to host a virtual drive by purchasing items from this link: https://a.co/1b1EW1d .

To sign up / receive more information, please contact Chelsea at cricci@cabbagepatch.org! 

Because we know access to books is a leading indicator of a child’s success in school, we build, maintain, and fill a network of 42 Little Free Libraries. Since installing the first libraries in 2015, we’ve distributed 200,000 books. These libraries provide free and easy access to books for children and families who may live a distance from public libraries or lack convenient transportation. We can use your support to help keep the libraries full! You can donate new or gently used books to ensure that everyone who visits the libraries has books.

Books can be dropped off to Metro United Way Monday-Friday 9am-4pm. Please email Dulce Solorio (dulce.solorio@metrounitedway.org) to coordinate a drop off time.

WHAT TO DONATE:

WHAT NOT TO DONATE:

We are looking for businesses, schools, churches, neighborhoods, and/or individuals to host diaper drives for our diaper bank -- we are the only diaper bank in the state of Kentucky that supplies diapers for multiple agencies in our community and the need is huge!

Our current need is for size Newborn, fives, sixes, and pull ups but all diapers are accepted. We will even accept open packages if your child has out-grown them. Diapers can be dropped off at St. Bernadette Church at 6500 St. Bernadette Ave, Prospect KY or you can call us if you need to arrange for a pickup. 

Monetary donations also accepted (make checks payable to Saint Bernadette Diaper Bank and send to 6500 St. Bernadette Ave, Prospect, Ky 40059 or donate online at https://stb2008.weshareonline.org).

For more detailed information contact us at saintbernadettediaperbank@gmail.com or call us at 502-425-2210 ext. 214 and leave a message. 

Goodwill is proud to host monthly Reentry Readiness Workshops at our West Louisville Opportunity Center. These workshops are designed to support individuals reentering the workforce by helping them build essential career skills.

We are currently seeking volunteers to work one-on-one with participants to:

- Refine and strengthen their resumes

- Practice and improve interview techniques

- Build and optimize LinkedIn profiles

As a volunteer, you’ll play a meaningful role in empowering individuals to achieve self-sufficiency. Your support can help boost their confidence and readiness as they take important steps toward employment and stability.

Join us in making a difference one resume, one conversation, one opportunity at a time.

Assist our students, 18-24 years old, in improving their math, reading, or English skills in the classroom. Further develop students' understanding of adulthood with mentoring as well- share experiences of college, renting, first jobs, driving, taxes, and more. This position is one of support, and volunteer will work in one-on-one session with student. Some group work may apply depending on how volunteer would like to engage.

Arab Women United is looking for a creative self-starter who lives and breathes reels, stories, and heartfelt captions. You will manage day-to-day content production for Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, and LinkedIn, translating our workshops, wellness circles, and cultural events into scroll-stopping posts that amplify women’s voices and inspire community action.

What’s often standing between people with cancer and life-saving treatment is a ride to get there. Help those facing cancer in your community get to appointments.

Volunteers with the American Cancer Society's Road To Recovery program use their personal vehicle to drive patients with limited or no transportation to cancer-related treatment appointments.

Rides are weekdays. You choose the rides that work with your schedule. Drivers are encouraged to provide a minimum of 2 rides per month.

Volunteer drivers are ages 18-84 with

Volunteers interested complete online training and a background check. Volunteers review available rides via an online scheduling tool.

We would love your help!
Connect here &/or check out cancer.org/drive to get started on training.

Belle of Louisville Riverboats is looking for energetic volunteers who want to help guests enjoy cruising on one of our riverboats! Whether it's assisting families on kids cruises, diners on our dinner cruises, or students on a field trips, we have a volunteer experience that will fit your personality and desire to help.

To get started, all you have to do is attend a training session and complete a background check. The dates for the next training sessions can be found on our website at https://www.belleoflouisville.org/volunteer/ or contact Allison Hammons at allison.hammons@louisvilleky.gov or 502-574-4125.

Our East Campus (9810 Bluegrass Parkway, Louisville KY 40299) has an opportunity for an individual or group to clean up and prepare the campus's garden for planting this spring. The garden provides an outdoor setting for therapy, and is a great learning experience. We will work to accommodate the availability of volunteers for this project.

Travel Unity is a nonprofit focused on making the world of travel welcoming to people of all backgrounds and identities.

As a Travel Unity Youth Volunteer, you can make an impact on travel and tourism businesses in your local community. The first step is to join the Future Travel Leaders Network by filling out this form: https://bit.ly/FTLNapp

TU Youth Volunteers meet youth from around the world through online calls and get to meet interesting travel professionals.

Volunteers must be able to work on a team basis, communicate regularly, be proficient with meeting programs (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.), and enjoy the excitement of collaborative output.

For more info, visit https://travelunity.org/youth

Our neighborhood cleanups provide a way for community members to help keep Louisville clean, green and beautiful all throughout the year. This is a great opportunity to foster civic pride and community engagement. Use this opportunity as a team building activity within your place of employment, neighborhood, place of worship, school and other community or service groups. No group is too small, whether it be one person or one hundred, all of our volunteers make an impact.

If you would like to host a Neighborhood Cleanup registering is easy! Just fill out the Neighborhood Cleanup Registration Form  or, if you would prefer to download the form and fax or email it to us, you can do so here – Download Neighborhood Cleanup Registration Form. 

Once your cleanup has been registered, you may pick up your requested supplies at the Metro Solid Waste Meriwether Facility located at 600 Meriwether Ave. Supply pick up is available by appointment only. 

Any group who would like to host a cleanup can be provided gloves, trash bags and a limited quantity of brooms, rakes and shovels at no cost. Simply pick a day and a place, round up a few people and get to work! We ask that you provide us with a minimum of TWO WEEKS notice to allow for scheduling trash collection with Solid Waste Management. Cleanups scheduled with less notice will be asked to find alternative means of disposing the collected litter and debris.

Want to help out but not sure where you should clean? The staff at Brightside would be happy to recommend a location for your cleanup, simply give us a call at (502) 574-2613 or send us an email. 

Community Health Champion: Contribute Your Expertise as a Committee or Board Member

Are you a health and wellness professional passionate about making a difference in your community? We're seeking individuals with expertise in various health-related fields—including public health, health promotion, nutrition, dietetics, counseling, coaching, nursing, medicine, community health work, and more—to join our committee/board. Help us guide our programs and policies, provide health education and support to our neighbors, and foster a healthier community for all. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your skills and knowledge to empower individuals and improve community well-being.

What you'll do (depending on your chosen role):

Regardless of your role, you might:

What you'll need:

What you'll gain:

Ready to get started?

We'd love to hear from you! Please submit your resume/information highlighting your health and wellness expertise and your interest in joining our committee/board. We'll be in touch to discuss the various opportunities available. Email: maria@bringingjusticehomelou.org

Support Our Mission: Nonprofit Accounting Expertise to Empower Our Community

Do you have a passion for accounting and a desire to make a real impact? We're looking for a dynamic individual with nonprofit accounting expertise to join us in a variety of roles, from project-based volunteer to committee or board member. Help us ensure sound financial management, transparency, and accountability as we work to further our mission of fostering health and wellness for all. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference in our community.

What you'll do (depending on your chosen role):

Regardless of your role, you might:

What you'll need:

Amplify Our Mission: Bring Your Marketing Expertise to Empower Our Community

Do you have a passion for marketing and a desire to make a real impact? We're looking for a dynamic individual with marketing expertise to join us in a variety of roles, from project-based volunteer to committee or board member, and even pro bono consultant. Help us amplify our message, reach more neighbors, and build stronger connections within our community. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your skills to further our mission of fostering health and wellness for all.

What you'll do (depending on your chosen role):

Regardless of your role, you might:

What you'll need:

What you'll gain:

Ready to get started?

We'd love to hear from you! Please submit your resume/information highlighting your marketing experience and your interest in joining us in any of these capacities (project-based volunteer, committee member, board member, or consultant). We'll be in touch to discuss the various opportunities available and find the best fit for your skills and interests. Email: maria@bringingjusticehomelou.org

Connect Hearts and Build Belonging; Become a Community Bringer!

Do you have a passion for connecting people and fostering a strong sense of community? Become a Community Bringer and play a vital role in creating a supportive and welcoming environment for our neighbors, volunteers, supporters, and board members. As a Community Bringer, you'll be a key part of building relationships and strengthening the bonds that make our community thrive.

What you'll do:

What you'll need:

What you'll gain:

Ready to get started?

We'll provide a brief training covering everything you need to know, including our mission, policies, and community-building strategies. We welcome volunteers 18 and older. All adult volunteers will complete a background check.

Join us and help create a community where everyone belongs!

Empower Healthy Choices!

Want to make a difference from the comfort of your own home? Join us as a Neighbor Advocate and help families access healthy, affordable food while building meaningful connections in our community. As a Neighbor Advocate, you'll empower neighbors to make informed food choices and play a vital role in increasing food security.

What you'll do:

What you'll need:

What you'll gain:

Ready to get started?

We'll provide a brief training covering everything you need to know, including our mission, policies, and ordering procedures. We welcome volunteers 18 and older. All adult volunteers will complete a background check.

Join us and empower healthy choices in our neighborhood!

Become a Grocery Bringer and Nourish Our Neighborhood!

Want to make a real difference in your community? Join our team of Grocery Bringers and help neighbors access healthy food, while building connections that strengthen our community. As a Grocery Bringer, you'll play a vital role in increasing food security and offering neighbors the dignity of choice.

What you'll do:

What you'll need:

What you'll gain:

Ready to get started?

We'll provide a brief training covering everything you need to know, including our mission, policies, and delivery procedures. We welcome volunteers 18 and older. 16- and 17-year-olds are also welcome with parental permission and a delivery companion (who will also need a background check). All adult volunteers will complete a background check.

Join us and be a part of building a stronger, healthier community, one delivery at a time!

https://www.bringingjusticehomelou.org/volunteer

Volunteering at Feed Louisville, you will be tasked with organizing, chopping and sorting produce for distribution. This organization is able to host large groups.

At the Dare to Care Community Kitchen, your group will be tasked with preparing meals for distribution for the youth in the community. community centers and places of worship are some of the many groups that receive daily meals. This opportunity fills up fast, therefore if you would like to volunteer, it is recommended that you plan in advance.

Make a Difference in a Student’s Life

Join EnCorps’ STEMx Tutors program to virtually tutor math to middle school students who are under-performing in Foundational Math, Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1. 

Many of the children at Bellewood & Brooklawn have experienced abuse and neglect and often arrive at our campus with their belongings in plastic garbage bags, unsure of what lies ahead. You can help ease their transition into our care and make it less intimidating. By donating items for our Welcome Baskets, you will help each child feel welcomed and supported as they begin their new journey.

Items needed for the baskets include a laundry basket, shampoo/conditioner, body wash, toothbrush/toothpaste, towels, washcloths, blankets, small games, stuffed animals, and more.

Donations can be dropped off at our Brooklawn campus, located at 3121 Brooklawn Campus Drive, Louisville, KY 40218, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

For more information or to coordinate your donation, please reach out to Marcie Stewart, Volunteer Coordinator, via email at mstewart@bellewoodandbrooklawn.org. Your generosity will make a meaningful difference in these children's lives.

Many of the children at Bellewood & Brooklawn have faced abuse and neglect, and while we wish they didn’t have to spend their birthday with us, we want to make sure they feel truly special on their big day. You can help make their birthday celebrations memorable by donating to our "Birthday Bags."

These bags are given to our residents to help make their birthday feel joyful and celebrated within their cottages. Items we need for the Birthday Bags include a decorated birthday bag for youth aged 7 to 18, plates and napkins for 15 people, a birthday tablecloth and decorations, birthday candles, a birthday card with warm wishes, and a small gift like puzzles or other small games.

We ask that the items be gender-neutral to be as inclusive as possible. Homemade cards or signs are welcome, but please avoid religious language, as we serve individuals from all faiths and backgrounds.

Donations can be dropped off at our Brooklawn campus, located at 3121 Brooklawn Campus Drive, Louisville, KY 40218, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

For more information or to coordinate your donation, please reach out to Marcie Stewart, Volunteer Coordinator, via email at mstewart@bellewoodandbrooklawn.org. Your generosity will make a meaningful difference in these children's lives.

We are now accepting volunteers to work alongside our horticulture expert, Mrs. Ellen. This flexible opportunity offers an indirect but impactful way to enhance the environment where our residential youth live. Volunteers will assist Mrs. Ellen with various tasks, including mulching playgrounds, working in the greenhouse, yard work, and more. Your efforts will help create a beautiful, inviting space for the youth, and your support will make a lasting difference in their daily environment.

We ask that volunteers commit to at least 2 hours, but the schedule is flexible to accommodate your availability. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult supervisor, and a signed waiver is required for all volunteers prior to service. This is a great opportunity for both individuals and groups to give back to the community.

For more information or to coordinate your experience, please reach out to Marcie Stewart, Volunteer Coordinator, via email at mstewart@bellewoodandbrooklawn.org. Your generosity will make a meaningful difference in these children's lives.

This flexible opportunity invites you to help in our clothes closet by sorting donations, cleaning clothing items, and organizing the space. We are continuously accepting donations, and volunteers play an essential role in ensuring the closet remains accessible and well-organized for our residents. The clothes closet is a vital resource for residential youth, providing access to essential items they may not have upon arrival, including clothing, shoes, bedding, toiletries, games, blankets, and more. Your support ensures these young individuals have what they need to feel comfortable and cared for.

We ask that volunteers commit to at least 2 hours, but the schedule is flexible to accommodate your availability. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult supervisor, and a signed waiver is required for all volunteers prior to service. This is a great opportunity for both individuals and groups to give back to the community.

For more information or to coordinate your experience, please reach out to Marcie Stewart, Volunteer Coordinator, via email at mstewart@bellewoodandbrooklawn.org. Your generosity will make a meaningful difference in these children's lives.

DESCRIPTION

The Client Transportation Volunteer provides critical support to meet the basic needs of new arrivals. This volunteer uses their personal vehicle to transport clients to and from critical health appointments, required client trainings, and various other vital service sites. This volunteer works closely with the Resettlement team to ensure clients’ ability to access basic community services in order to thrive within their new communities. This role will have more client interactions than any other current volunteer role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

REQUIREMENTS

HOW TO APPLY

All volunteer opportunities are contingent on clearing a background check*. Volunteers must adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies, which includes confidentiality and providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Explore and apply online at Rescue.org/Volunteer, selecting Louisville. Email questions to Regina.burton@Rescue.org.

FOR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS, & YOUTH PROGRAM LEADERS

If you would like to get your students involved in volunteering and/or organize a volunteer day, please email Alma Herovic (she/her), Community Engagement Coordinator, with the subject line “VOLUNTEER”.

OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED & SUPPORT

Learn more about the IRC’s work at Rescue.org/Louisville

Fight for policies that deliver real change for the people we serve: Rescue.org/take-action

Explore paid employment with the IRC at Rescue.org/Careers

Reports to: Alma Herovic, Community Engagement Coordinator

Coordinates with: Resettlement/Development Staff

Department: Reception & Placement (R&P)

Location: Louisville, KY

Time Commitment: Must have availability within IRC office hours (M-F 9am-5pm); minimum 3-month commitment required

Language Fluencies Desired: Dari, French, Pashto, Spanish, Swahili, Kinyarwanda, Kiswahili, Kibembe, Chin - Daai

WHO WE ARE

The mission of the IRC is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster, including the climate crisis, to survive, recover and gain control over their future. The IRC will put in place high-impact, cost-effective solutions that help people affected by crisis. We'll also use our learning and experience to shape humanitarian policy and practice in ways that improve the lives of more people worldwide. And in all of our work, we will focus on breaking down each of the barriers faced by women and girls.

WHAT WE DO

The International Rescue Committee provides opportunities for refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, survivors of torture, and other immigrants to thrive in America. Each year, thousands of people, forced to flee violence and persecution, are welcomed by the people of the United States into the safety and freedom of America. These individuals have survived against incredible odds. The IRC works with government bodies, civil society actors, and local volunteers to help them translate their past experiences into assets that are valuable to their new communities. In Louisville and other offices across the country, the IRC helps them to rebuild their lives through initiatives for economic wellbeing, education, empowerment, health, safety, and overcoming barriers for women and girls.

DESCRIPTION

The Home Setup Volunteer provides critical support to meet the basic needs of new arrivals. This volunteer leverages community networks and conducts outreach to solicit & secure in-kind donations focused specifically on household goods, welcome kits, and furniture to set up first homes for our newest neighbors. This volunteer will primarily assist in the vital task of setting up new homes for newly arriving refugees, including unpacking and sorting inventory, lifting, assembling furniture, and ultimately organizing donations to set up homes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

REQUIREMENTS

HOW TO APPLY

All volunteer opportunities are contingent on clearing a background check*. Volunteers must adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies, which includes confidentiality and providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Explore and apply online at Rescue.org/Volunteer, selecting Louisville. Email questions to Volunteer.Louisville@Rescue.org.

FOR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS, & YOUTH PROGRAM LEADERS

If you would like to get your students involved in volunteering and/or organize a volunteer day, please email Griffin Glenn (he/him), Community Engagement Coordinator, with the subject line “VOLUNTEER”.

OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED & SUPPORT

Learn more about the IRC’s work at Rescue.org/Louisville

Fight for policies that deliver real change for the people we serve: Rescue.org/take-action

Explore paid employment with the IRC at Rescue.org/Careers

Reports to: Alma Herovic, Community Engagement Coordinator

Coordinates with: Resettlement/Development Staff

Department: Reception & Placement (R&P)

Location: Louisville, KY

Time Commitment: Must have availability within IRC office hours (M-F 9am-5pm); minimum 3-month commitment required

Language Fluencies Desired: Dari, French, Pashto, Spanish, Swahili, Kinyarwanda, Kiswahili, Kibembe, Chin - Daai

WHO WE ARE

The mission of the IRC is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster, including the climate crisis, to survive, recover and gain control over their future. The IRC will put in place high-impact, cost-effective solutions that help people affected by crisis. We'll also use our learning and experience to shape humanitarian policy and practice in ways that improve the lives of more people worldwide. And in all of our work, we will focus on breaking down each of the barriers faced by women and girls.

WHAT WE DO

The International Rescue Committee provides opportunities for refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, survivors of torture, and other immigrants to thrive in America. Each year, thousands of people, forced to flee violence and persecution, are welcomed by the people of the United States into the safety and freedom of America. These individuals have survived against incredible odds. The IRC works with government bodies, civil society actors, and local volunteers to help them translate their past experiences into assets that are valuable to their new communities. In Louisville and other offices across the country, the IRC helps them to rebuild their lives through initiatives for economic wellbeing, education, empowerment, health, safety, and overcoming barriers for women and girls.

Gentiva Hospice is looking for Administrative Office Support Volunteers.  Light administrative assignments may include the following: filing, mailings, making copies, sorting paperwork, assembling information packets, file archives organization and clerical support. 

 Orientation/Training: Provided by Gentiva Hospice and can be based on your schedule.

*This is an office position and does not require patient interaction.  Please call Peggy at 812.284.2600 for more information about all available volunteer opportunities. 

Kentucky Harvest is looking for volunteer drivers to pick up excess food from grocery stores, restaurants, and convenience stores and deliver it to one of our various non-profit partners. Volunteers will download the Kentucky Harvest app and select routes that pick their schedule. When it is time for a volunteer route, the app will give drivers step-by-step instructions on where to go, who to talk to, and what to pick up. Volunteers expect the entire process to take about an hour and a half from start to finish.

Volunteer on a pristine historic homestead doing lawn & garden maintenance & odd jobs. Every week presents a different way to be outside and help this great non-profit organization dedicated to education, preservation and conservation. 

Help us beautify one of Wellspring's Crisis Stabilization Unit properties that helps adults with serious mental illness during times of psychiatric crisis.  Utilizing a calming outdoor space is part of the recovery process and we need help beautifying the outdoor spaces. Duties include trimming bushes, pulling weeds, mulching, raking, etc.

Kept Inc works with adults who are living with a disability.  Some of these adults have difficulty accessing their community to build and maintain friendships.   A community companion would be paired 1:1 with someone who currently receives services from Kept.  The community companion would foster friendship with the individual they are paired with through a monthly phone call.  The companion would be available to chat, give advice, encourage and generally be a touch point in the community for healthy relationship building for the Kept client.  

Down Syndrome of Louisville would like to invite you to become a Kindness Warrior. This virtual volunteer opportunity takes less than 10 minutes but can make a difference in the lives of those with liabilities in our community. A Kindness Warrior is an advocate for those with disabilities. They are educated on what it means to be inclusive and accessible and they are sure to invite those with disabilities to be a part of their community. For every Kindness Warrior, we educate-  the awareness, and advocacy for those with Down Syndrome and other disabilities grows. Won't you join us?

Visit https://www.kindness-warrior.com/ now to sign up! 

YOU can help change a child's story as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). There are 150-200 children in our region at any given time who are waiting for a CASA volunteer advocate to be trained and assigned to their case. Through no fault of their own, children have experienced abuse and neglect and are involved in the family court system. They need someone like you, to be a safe adult role-model and voice for them in court, in school, and with other support agencies to ensure their best interests are represented.

For over 40 years, CASA has been serving children in Jefferson County. Our service area has grown over time to also include Bullitt, Henry, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble Counties. Volunteers must be 21 years of age, complete an application & interview, and pass background checks. CASAs come from many diverse personal and professional backgrounds. Our staff provides comprehensive training to give you the tools to be an effective advocate as well as ongoing support. After initial training, CASAs devote about 1-4 hours per week to their cases. 

A child is waiting for a volunteer like YOU!

Learn more by watching our CASA 101 informational video here!

You can apply to be a CASA volunteer online at www.casariverregion.org/volunteer 

This fall, we need to schedule volunteers to help at our front desk Monday-Friday.  Responsibilities include administrative tasks, managing the locked front door, answering / transferring phone calls, keeping lobby tidy, assisting with children, and other duties as assigned.

Greet clients who come in for food assistance. Use computer database to verify their eligibility. 

Serve as member of Board of Directors. 5 meetings per year. Annual approval of budget. Oversight of Executive Director. Serve on one of 4 committees.

Assist in organizing, assembling and giving out food boxes to  clients in drive through.

By partnering with Dare to Care, Neighborhood House is able to help families stretch their grocery budgets by providing a variety of fresh and nutritious food options. We're one of the only food banks in the west end of Louisville open to the public five days a week. The food bank is open Monday-Friday from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM.

Volunteers will greet guests, assist them as they shop, stock shelves, and help with putting away deliveries.

This is a great opportunity for individuals and groups. If you are a part of a group, please reach out to Alexa at ameza@nhky.org for separate registration

Please come work in our garden: weeding, picking and planting. We provide produce for the families we serve.

Call 502-242-7458 or email admin@smoketownwellness.org for more information.

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Content Creator who will be responsible for producing engaging and informative content for our non-profit. In this position, you will be expected to write and edit various types of content for social media posts and marketing materials. You should have a deep understanding of our target audience and be able to deliver content that resonates with them. If you have a passion for storytelling and a talent for writing, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

We need someone who is skilled in wood crafts to repair and create wood items for the Homestead. Current needs include antique wood items & furniture repair.

We need a group of volunteers on Tuesday mornings to weed wack the homestead & do lawn care. The ideal time would be 9:30am-12:30, but anytime before 3:00pm is fine. 

Join Change Today - Change Tomorrow Monday-Thursday from 11 AM to 3 PM to support their free grocery supplemental program. If you have more than ten volunteers, they have several other ways to activate and engage your group outside of their food program.

 The shift from 11am-3pm looks like unloading groceries, sorting groceries, assessing groceries, bagging and preparing groceries or distributing groceries during their pop-ups. Additionally other tasks could be needed. 

SOS International, focuses on organizing unused medical supplies, for the purpose of shipping the contents overseas to areas that need it the most. Contents are also shipped when and if a natural disaster occurs withing the states, and medical supplies are needed. 

Our residential homes are in great need of loving care.  We have homes throughout the city that need mulching, weeding, trimming, raking, cutting, cleaning,. etc..

These are homes to 2 or 3 individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability.  Those we serve deserve a lovely home! 

A group could come and trim, rake, weed and mulch safely together outdoors!

Our residential homes are in great need of loving care.  We have homes throughout the city that need mulching, weeding, trimming, raking, cutting, cleaning,. etc..

These are homes to 2 or 3 individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability.   Those we serve deserve a lovely home! 

A group could come and trim, rake, weed and mulch together outdoors!

Host a shoe donation drive at your school, church, business, organization or in your own neighborhood. 

Decide the dates you want to hold the drive. Contact our Shoe Department at 502-568-6342  and we can provide collection boxes and marketing resources to kick off your initiative! Visit our website, www.waterstep.org and our social media channels to learn more about our latest projects.

If you can give a few hours a week and have a vehicle - we need YOU! There are many wonderful businesses that collect shoe donations for us, and we need help gathering them and getting them back to our headquarters. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. Email pam.alaimo@waterstep.org if you can help!

Our New Horizon programming is for students aged 9-17 who are struggling academically or with school attendance. This program is a year-long commitment where our staff match you with one student for weekly one-on-one tutoring, relationship building, English language help, and/or fun activities.

The Pave the Way program is for young adults aged 16-24 looking for help reaching their college and career goals. Mentors commit to a 6 month program to help with exploration, resumes, college applications, etc. There is also a monthly Pave workshop for mentors and mentees.