Opportunities From: Metro United Way's Volunteer Connection

While our children are on spring break they don't have access to healthy, hot lunches everyday. We like to provide supplemental healthy snacks for our children ages 3-18. 

You can create snack bags for our children containing healthy, non-perishable, non-refrigerated snacks, such as applesauce packs, goldfish crackers, fruit snacks, granola bars, etc. You can even decorate the snack bags if you choose.   

We will deliver them directly to our families' doors.

The single parents at Family Scholar House are in need of diapers and wipes for their little ones, non-perishable pantry items, and household essentials. Organizing a donation drive really help us to collect diapers (even already opened packages, especially sizes 5 & 6, and all pull-up sizes), baby wipes, non-perishable food items such as peanut butter/ canned foods, toiletries and cleaning supplies for our families. 

We have recently moved into the Louisville Pride LGBTQ+ center and we are looking for help with the cleanup and organizing of our facilities. Help us with cleaning our parking lot, organizing our offices and community spaces, changing doorknobs, and additional tasks not listed.

We recently moved into the Louisville Pride Community Center and we need help painting the facility. Training and tools will be provided on-site.

Landscaping project, including mulching and general flower bed maintenance at a House of Ruth property to help create a more tidy and inviting entrance.

We need people to volunteer and sort medical items to get them counted and boxed up.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana is seeking donations of hygiene products to distribute to the youth we serve. Suggested items are listed below.

Donations can be delivered to the administrative office located at 3900 Crittenden Drive Mon.-Fri. from 9:00-5:00.  Please call or email Tina Hood to arrange for drop off or pick up 502 338-6283, 503 585-5437 ext. 202or thood@bgckyana.org.

Kids are ready for a snack after a long day at school. We are reaching out to ask for donations of snack items for the kids we serve. Please see the list of suggested items below.

Donations can be delivered to the administrative office located at 3900 Crittenden Drive Mon.-Fri. from 9:00-5:00.  Please call or email Tina Hood to arrange for drop off or pick up 502 338-6283, 503 585-5437 ext. 202, or thood@bgckyana.org.

Variety Pack of chips - regular and hot

Baked chips

Oreo Cookies

Grandma Cookies

Nabisco Cookies

Frosted Animal cookies

Juice

Candy - variety

Cheese Cracker

Peanut Butter Crackers

Granola Bars

Fruit Snacks

Fruit Roll ups

Little Debbie Snack Cakes

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Honey Buns

Rice Crispy Treats

Cheese-its

Gold-fish

Trail Mix

Chex Mix

Pringles

Pretzels

Fruit cups

Slim Jims

Rice Crispy treats

Teddy Grahams

General landscaping: weeding, trimming, pruning, mulch and cleaning gutters; height is 8 foot.

Pick up any yard debris and trash.

Pressure wash the deck, patio and walkways.

Clean windows inside and outside.

Flexible dates!  Pick a date in April, Tuesday through Friday.  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 by planting flowers, pulling weeds, mulching, raking, etc.

Do you love to find hidden gems, grants, and other resources that can benefit your community? If so, let me introduce you to SPARC Hope. We are a small non-profit that serves single parents who are working, pursuing higher education, and raising their kids. This program is not a handout, but a hand up by providing resources and services to those who are working hard to secure a brighter future for their family.

In order to expand our programs, we need help researching resources, incentives, grants, and other resources that can help our organization and the families we serve.  Some ideas include: 

Are you that person that LOVES TO PLAN A PARTY!  Then this is the team for you!

We are looking for people to assist us with our fundraising events throughout the year. We try to plan for at least two big events per year!

As part of the services provided in our program, SPARC Hope Clients must meet certain criteria prior to being accepted into the program. We are looking for volunteers to learn the intake process and then to walk alongside them as an advocate as they work to become a LIFE PLAN client. Some may enter at varying levels of our program services which include:

As a Client Intake Advocate, you will assist with intake applications and interview preparation for our programs. You will provide encouragement, follow-up with potential clients to move along the process, and provide an ear to listen and hand to hold when needed. It is the goal for every intake to enter the Life Plan program. As an Intake Advocate, you will help them get into our Life Plan program so that they can go on to meet their educational and career goals. 

Are you available on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month and have a SUV/Truck/Van?

SPARC Hope currently has a partnership with Dare to Care where we receive frozen goods, fresh produce, and nonperishable/ perishable items. We are needing to build a team (2-4 people) to pick up our Dare to Care order with an SUV/Van/Truck and deliver to SPARC Hope.

Dare to Care Location: 5803 Fern Valley Rd, Louisville, KY 40228

One way we help fund our consignment program is by having donors consign their gently used items to local consignment stores we work with in our name. The proceeds from the sold consigned-items are then donated to our program fund. We then get credit from the consignment store to give to our clients to use when needed.  This offers our clients a nice savings on their clothing budget.

We need someone that knows the ins and outs of consigning,  best places to consign, and is willing to take the task of OWNING our Consignment Program. This opportunity can be done off-site or from home once training is provided. Responsibilities include:

Looking for a way to volunteer but you just don’t have time, physical capability, or a lot of resources. Do you have a group of friends, family or church members that are looking for ways to support an organization? Let me introduce you to SPARC Hope, we are a non-profit that supports single working parents who are pursuing higher education. We provide resources and services directly to the parent and their families as they work toward the goal of providing a better and brighter future for their families.

One resource we provide is an on-site pantry where parents can come shop for all their grocery and household needs. This offers them a savings of $200-600 a month and an overall program benefit of $6600 a year.  To start a pantry-drive, you can check out our website for our SPARC Hope Pantry Needs, check out our Facebook page, or call our office at 245-9899 to find out what our pantry needs are.

You can also host a themed pantry-drive for holidays or important milestones. We are looking for volunteers to assist/coordinate our special programs throughout the year that assist our clients. By coordinating, you can host a drive, put together baskets, provide resources, put together a team, adopt a family. Some basket ideas and holiday drives include:

Some of our projects include:

Contact Dare to Care directly for more info: 502-966-3821

18+ / 5 days a week

Our Virtual Impact Program connects volunteers from across the globe with students throughout Latin America, who attend our after-school Virtual English Academy on a full scholarship. Together, volunteers and students bridge cultures digitally and inspire and empower each other to reach their potential.

in Spanish while making a lifetime impact on young students throughout Latin America. You'll provide students with the opportunity to expand their horizons, develop critical thinking skills, learn about the world, and have fun doing it!

Our Virtual Impact Program connects volunteers from across the globe with students throughout Latin America, who attend our after-school Virtual English Academy on a full scholarship. Together, volunteers and students bridge cultures digitally and inspire and empower each other to reach their potential.

while making a lifetime impact on young students throughout Latin America. You’ll provide students with quality English instruction and inspire them to create opportunities for their futures. Join us and make learning fun!

C.H.O.I.C.E. (Children Have Options In Choosing Experiences) Inc is a community board seeking professionals from varied roles willing to use their talents, circle of influences, and positive energy to help move the agency's mission forward. Board members are eager to fully leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to achieve C.H.O.I.C.E. Inc’s strategic planning goals.

Board members serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the organization and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for C.H.O.I.C.E. Inc to advance its mission. An influential community board member understands it consists of more than just attending community board meetings thus involves a mid to high level of commitment. The following standards are sought in C.H.O.I.C.E. Board Members:

Board meetings occur quarterly via Zoom until March 2022 then we will assess resuming discussions in person. If unable to attend the meeting, members are responsible for giving notice to the agency of your absence. Members are required to attend 75% of the scheduled meetings to maintain awareness and functionality of the agency.

C.H.O.I.C.E. aims to provide an environment open to creative ideas to help youth thrive with many opportunities to grow ones’ leadership skills. If you have any questions or would like to serve on C.H.O.I.C.E.’s Board, don't hesitate to contact our Program Coordinator, Dr. Shannon, choiceinc.dawn@gmail.com. Learn more about C.H.O.I.C.E. by visiting www.choicelouisville.org!

Self-lead group projects offer more flexibility and greater independence for groups and are ideal for boy scouts and girl scouts, clubs, and teams looking to make a difference through litter clean-ups and park improvement projects. 

If you have a project idea for a park you love, you can register your project here. Please note, all projects are subject to approval by Louisville Parks and Recreation.

Complete a Self-Lead Service Project Request HERE

For more information, please contact Sarah Flarsheim at (502) 574-6403 or email her at Sarah.Flarsheim@louisvilleky.gov.

Would you like to support the children of the families employed on the backside of Churchill Downs by working with our Family Program? The Backside Learning Center is in search of an intern who enjoys engaging with kids and can offer energy and organization to our programming. This position involves helping match kids with online homework help, planning social distanced yet engaging group activities, and organize possible field trips and outings. Dates and hours will vary. Spanish language skills are encouraged. Proof of vaccine is required.

Would you like to use your skills to help the Latino Community of Louisville while also increasing your knowledge in the communications field? We are looking for interns or volunteers interested in gaining experience in a wide variety of communications activities. These include videography, multimedia editing, writing, photography, content creation, social media and marketing. Training is available. Dates and hours will vary. Vaccine required

Would you like to use your Spanish in a real-world setting while helping the Latinx Community of Louisville? The Backside Learning Center is in search of a Social Services Intern! This position would involve helping clients schedule appointments, make copies, translate simple documents, and make phone calls, as well as other simple office duties such as counting and organizing resources. Training is provided and staff will always be present to answer questions. Hours are from 9 a.m-12 p.m. one to two days a week. Spanish speaking skills and proof of vaccine required.

CLM Food Pantry of Jeffersonville, Indiana, is looking for volunteers to join our pantry team. Volunteer tasks include any of the following: preparing boxes of non-perishable food items; loading grocery carts with fresh food upon client's arrival; stocking shelves; unloading donations; driving our box truck; greeting clients and entering their data into our computer system.

We are open Monday - Friday from 9:00-3:30 each day. Volunteer shifts are from 8:30-11:00; 11:00-1:30; and 1:30-3:30 (or until the last client is served).

We'd love to have you join us! To ask questions or express interest, please email volunteers@layministries.org.

The Conrad-Caldwell House Museum, a Victorian house museum located in Old Louisville, is looking for welcoming and friendly volunteers to assist in our gift shop.  Duties include interacting with visitors, operating a cash register, answering questions about the museum, and providing a positive atmosphere for our out-of-town guests.  Training will be provided.  At present, the museum is only open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.  We are flexible and can work with your schedule!

New Directions' Repair Affair utilizes volunteers to assist low-income, elderly and people living with disabilities with FREE home repairs. In just one day, a volunteer team can completely change the life of a homeowner in need. Repairs range from low skill yard work and paint to high skill repairs like gutters, handrails, locksets, grab bars, flooring, toilets, faucets and more. Teams can range in size from as small as 2 to as large as 50. But due to COVID-19, we are limiting teams to 10 or fewer people per house. Teams can volunteer for as little as 4 hours to more than one day.

Once a team signs up, they will be matched with a homeowner. Repair Affair staff is onsite to show teams what repairs they will taking on, and to help guide the team through their project.

Volunteers provide homework help and tutoring to students enrolled in the United Learning after-school program as well as assist with enrichment activities. This program follows the JCPS schedule and operates after-school from 3:00pm – 6:00pm. UCHM asks that volunteers commit to at least two hours a week for one academic semester. This program will resume August 16th, and will operate on any day that students are in school. 

Cedar Lake is looking for ongoing/ standing volunteers at our day program in La Grange, KY. Volunteers will assist with learning and creative activities and spend quality time with our individuals. Shifts are flexible as our day program is 9:30am-3pm. Please contact Kelsey Hamilton for more information (502) 495-4931 or Khamilton@cedarlake.org

For over 30 years, Southern Living has been creating signature custom homes that celebrate life in the South, each reflecting the style, comfort, and innovation of the times. For 2021, we are thrilled to announce that the Idea House will be located in The Breakers at Prospect, in Louisville, Kentucky.

In collaboration with Southern Living, this year’s home is being created by a team of renowned experts in their fields, including builders Jason Black and Jimmy King of Artisan Signature Homes, Atlanta-based architect Brandon Ingram of C. Brandon Ingram Design, Nashville-based interior designer Sarah Bartholomew of Sarah Bartholomew Design and landscape architect Josh Myers of Myers & Co. Landscape Architecture. The home will include the work of a variety of artisans and artists from across the South.

Ticket sales will benefit Gilda's Club Kentuckiana and The LEE Initiative. We need lots of volunteer support to make this happen - and that's where you come in! By signing up for one of the shifts, you will be welcoming and interacting with guests touring the home. Training will be provided and you will have a chance to visit the home prior to your shift, if you'd like. Shifts are 9:45am-1:15pm or  1-4:30pm Thursday through Saturday and 12:45-5:30pm on Sundays. House opens on July 31st and event runs through the end of 2021.

Sign up here!

Individuals, families, companies, or other groups are invited to have fun putting together special activities such as crafts, game night, a baby shower, a birthday party or a holiday party for clients in one of our many programs!  We serve homeless families, veterans, individuals in residential addiction recovery, individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, and seniors.  They all welcome interacting with caring folks from the community who are willing to bring the party to them!  Interested?  Decide on the focus of the party you want to provide, gather all the resources including snacks, and come make life a little brighter for our clients!

Help us with cleaning, organizing, landscaping, building, repairing and/or restoring the buildings and grounds at one of our many program locations.  Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.  Individuals and groups are encouraged to respond to this opportunity.  Project duration varies based on number of volunteers and scope of particular project.  Projects may be indoor or outdoor.  If you have special skills such as carpentry, construction, landscaping, or other special trades, please let us know so we can direct your efforts more appropriately.  Projects may occur during weekdays, weekday evenings, or weekends.  

Sign up to help SOS collect supplies for First Aid Kits!

Organize a supply drive, using your home or office as the collection point, to collect the following supplies (name brands not necessary):

These products can be found at discount prices at Walmart, CVS.com, Dollar Tree and other discount stores. We will be collecting these items from our volunteer organizers through spring and summer, and we appreciate MUW for helping us promote this opportunity during this exciting giving month of April.

Sign up on this opportunity to receive notifications from SOS and a starter promo kit of graphics and sample postings to use on your social media. You can bring supplies collected to our main warehouse at 1500 Arlington Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206 (in Butchertown) M-F from 9am-3pm.

Thank you in advance for your interest in helping SOS deliver a world of health & hope!

Travel Unity, a 501(c)(3) focused on increasing diversity in the world of travel, is seeking people ages 13+ to join its Youth Advisory Council. Applicants from all backgrounds and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply!

Youth Advisory Council members will work with one another and Travel Unity's staff, Board, and Advisors on Travel Unity's programs and mission.

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.

This is a great opportunity to work with fellow youth from around the world who care about culture, travel, and inclusion, along with an array of professionals dedicated to creating a more equitable world. For more information, visit https://travelunity.org/TUYAC

Our member garden is in need of some TLC. Our members use this garden during our Gardening group as well as our Healthy Eating and Living group.

Our new art studio is in need of supplies for our members art therapy groups.

Guided group volunteer projects are a great way for your employees, club, or group to enjoy our parks while giving back to the community. Parks staff will lead your group through a service project to help improve a park, and all the tools and supplies for the project will be provided.

Projects are seasonal and may involve raking leaves, mulching, weeding, painting, litter clean-ups, and other projects as needed.

Complete a Guided Group Service Project Request HERE

For more information, please contact Sarah Flarsheim at (502) 574-6403 or email her at Sarah.Flarsheim@louisvilleky.gov.

Volunteers read one-on-one weekly with struggling readers in Clark County elementary schools. Volunteers start with students in first grade and follow them through second and third grades. Each student is also given a book each week they meet with the volunteer to build their own home library.

Y-NOW is a 10 month mentoring program for Louisville youth ages 11-15 with a parent who is or has been incarcerated. Youth are paired with a thoroughly screened and trained adult volunteer who they commit to engaging with once a week during the 10 months. These engagements include one-on-one meetings in the community and attending curriculum-based life-skill group meetings. 

Importance of Position: The TeleCare Volunteer provides a reliable means of contact for older adults and promotes social engagement and personal connection.

Benefits of Volunteering: The personal satisfaction of providing a much needed service to those wanting to remain in their own homes. Also, studies have shown volunteering improves overall health and well-being!

Duties & Responsibilities:

Qualifications

Training Provided: Orientation provided by staff before starting, as well as annual trainings and webinars.

Requirements:

Time Commitment: Phone calls must be completed between 8:00am and 1:00pm on assigned weekdays.

Location: Phone calls can be made from any location that is free of unnecessary background noise that would make it difficult for an older adult to hear.

Grounds for Termination:  Failure to carry out assigned responsibilities. Breach of confidentiality.

Importance of Position: Performs a vital role in supporting older adults’ desire to remain independent by providing guidance and support to living a more active lifestyle.

Benefits of Volunteering: The personal satisfaction of providing a much-needed service to those wanting to remain independent. Also, studies have shown volunteering improves overall health and well-being!

Qualifications:  

Responsibilities:

Training Provided: 

Requirements:

Time Commitment: 1-2 30-minute follow-up calls per month.

Length of Commitment:  Six months

Grounds for Termination:  Failure to carry out assigned responsibilities. Breach of confidentiality.

Importance of Position: Performs a vital role in supporting older adults’ desire to remain independent by providing face-to-face social interaction and helping them remain connected to their community.

Benefits of Volunteering: The personal satisfaction of providing a much needed service to those wanting to remain in their own homes. Also, studies have shown volunteering improves overall health and well-being!

Duties & Responsibilities:

Qualifications:  

Training Provided: Orientation provided by staff before visiting, as well as annual trainings and webinars.

Requirements:

Time Commitment: 2 – 4 visits per month.

Length of Commitment:  One year

Grounds for Termination:  Failure to carry out assigned responsibilities. Breach of confidentiality.

Volunteer in our food pantry Monday – Thursday from 1:00 – 4:00pm. Food pantry volunteers assist with stocking and organizing food, assembling food boxes for families, and helping clients with their needs.

Donation pick-up volunteers transport food donations to and from various partners including Fresh Market and Kroger. Schedules for drivers are flexible during the daytime on weekdays. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation needed.

Volunteers meet virtually with clients who participate in our SOAR program, a program created to provide financial assistance for LG&E up to $200 per month for 6 months. Clients who enroll in the program work with volunteers to develop and complete self-sufficiency goals in order to stay enrolled in the program. During monthly meetings volunteers help to complete a monthly progress report and discuss the ongoing progress towards meeting the goals they set.

Meals on Wheels provides warm meals to homebound seniors. Meals on Wheels Volunteers transport warm meals to seniors in the Louisville area while also providing a welfare check and social support. This opportunity is available weekday mornings.

 Volunteers assist with administrative duties such as answering the UCHM phone, fielding client questions, and coordinating communication between clients and food pantry volunteers. Shifts are available from 9am – 1pm and 1pm – 4pm.

We serve our homeless community. Help us by putting together Personal Care Kits. These can include hygiene items, personal care wipes (bearing in mind they may not have access to water), socks, and a $5 McDonalds Gift Card. Putting these items in a small duffel or backpack would be appreciated.

We are creating an onsite pantry for much needed items for our members. We are in need of donations of toilet paper, soap and etc. Please let us know if you can help.

Our Therapy garden is in need of flowers and dirt and TLC. Please let us know if you would like to come help out!

Assist in the process of recruiting volunteers for each of our 5 lines of service by helping increase visibility, community outreach, and information/resource gathering.

Sample activities include: Hanging flyers, posting to social media, Leave print materials in high traffic areas, refer friends and family, promote volunteer opportunities at a community event or virtual meeting, identify E-newsletters/community boards with recruitment potential, recommend events for Red Cross Recruiters to attend, identify diverse community group contacts, etc.

The American Red Cross has high-priority need for Biomedical (Blood) Transportation Specialists to continue delivering services to our communities. Volunteer Biomedical Transportation Specialists answer the call: driving donations from blood drives to our labs, and from storage facilities to hospitals throughout their community. We can use your help right now!

More people in our community are hungry than ever before.  The pandemic has been unkind at best, devastating at worst, and more people than ever are turning to food banks and other organizations to keep food on their table.   While social distancing still prevents us from gathering in large numbers, we can all make a difference by donating non-perishable food items to these organizations.  Whether you choose to support Dare To Care, the Lords Kitchen, Salvation Army, Wayside Christian Mission, Feed Louisville, your local house of worship or community center, you will be making a difference in people's lives.  

If you wish to participate as a family you can organize a "reverse food drive" in their neighborhood, and all ages can participate!

Step 1. Make flyers explaining what you are doing, why you are collecting food, what your goal is and when you will collect the items.  Ask people to put a bag on their front steps by the designated date and time for you to pick up if they wish to participate.  

Step 2. Put the flyers in mailboxes or in front doors in your neighborhood.

Step 3.  Collect the bags and deliver them to the organization you are supporting.  

Please join us in this effort to fight hunger during the month of April. 

he ID/Address Document Reviewer reviews and confirms client identification and address documents when client does not pass automatic verification and when two DAT responders are not available.

The Recovery Event Reviewer confirms and documents that an event actually happened when two Disaster Action Team (DAT) responders are not available.

The American Red Cross has high-priority need for Blood Donor Ambassador volunteer  to continue delivering services to our communities. Blood Donor Ambassadors ensure that blood donors have a pleasant and fulfilling experience, from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave.  During a blood drive, whether you’re greeting donors, answering questions or thanking them for their donation, your courtesy and professionalism will create a favorable impression that encourages ongoing donor support.  We can use your help right now!

Disaster Health Services Service Associate is a temporary position assigned to work in person before, during and/or after a disaster event this hurricane/wildfire season. Volunteers in this role provide assistance and healthcare to shelter residents as needed.  

The Shelter Service Associate is a temporary position assigned to work in person in a Red Cross shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event this hurricane/wildfire season. Shelter Service Associates complete tasks necessary for shelter operations and provide assistance for disaster clients. Shelter Service Associates support the day-to-day activities within a shelter which may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information, or other areas within a shelter. 

To participate in all DAT program support and capacity building activities necessary to ensure effective service delivery during a DAT response.  

Disaster Action Teams provide 24-hour emergency response to local disasters, particularly house fires, ensuring that those affected have access to resources for basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing. 

This position is responsible for the tasks involved in the Disaster Action Team program including:

Support the disaster recovery of individuals, families, and communities through the activities of Casework and Recovery Planning, Recovery Systems, and Community Recovery.  

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. Conduct client interviews: both initial interview and follow-up conversations, according to standards
2. Assess qualifications for direct client assistance
3. Use the Client Assistance System 2.0 to document the assistance and services provided in the client record according to standards 
4. Assist with recovery planning, problem-solving and advocacy on request according to standards
5. Provide clients with information and referrals to community partners 
6. Learn about the Recovery activities and develop knowledge, skills, expertise in Casework and Recovery Planning, Systems and/or Community Recovery
Has the option to work remotely after completing required training.