Opportunities From: Metro United Way's Volunteer Connection

Assist KHS Staff in celebrating Kentucky's Birthday! Track attendance, exhibit interactive carts, manage creative activities, help vendors set up/take down, pass out promotional materials, and/or way find across all three of our facilities. 

Apply at history.ky.gov/participate/volunteer 

Travel Unity is a nonprofit working to make the world of travel welcoming to people of all backgrounds and identities.

As a Travel Unity volunteer, you will connect with people from around the world and engage with professionals across the travel industry. Volunteers contribute to projects that highlight inclusive travel and career pathways in tourism.

All volunteers begin with one of two projects:

• Spotlight: A short profile of a travel professional, exploring their career path and why inclusion matters in their work.
• Case Study: A look at how an organization is working to make travel more welcoming for different kinds of travelers.

Volunteers should be comfortable working as part of a team, communicating regularly, and participating in online meetings using platforms such as Zoom or Google Meet.

To get started, complete the volunteer application:
https://bit.ly/TUvolunteerapp

Learn more about Travel Unity:
https://travelunity.org

Wellspring is seeking a group of dedicated and strong volunteers to assist in moving a couple of our clients to new homes. The date is not set yet but would likely take place during late April. Reach out if you are interested, have questions, or want to learn more about how Wellspring makes an impact in the lives of adults with mental illness!

The Museum Educational Ambassador will represent a variety of interests at the Kentucky Historical Society.  Our ambassadors familiarize guests with KHS’s facilities, help with wayfinding, and supply general knowledge during special events and group tours. By having someone dedicated to these responsibilities year-round, operations will go smoother for visitors and staff at KHS. If you like wearing many hats, this is the position for you!

Primary Responsibilities:  Tasks vary widely based on the general need. These jobs will be periodically posted for you to choose from on our Sign Up posting. You can pick and choose which tasks you wish to devote your time to. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

·       welcoming groups to specific sites on KHS Campus (History Center, Kentucky Military History Museum, and Old State Capitol)

·       Engaging groups by displaying investigation stations (educational touch carts)

·       Monitoring various galleries

·       Help facilitating events by interacting with families through hands-on activities.

·       distributing supplies for Learning Labs

Skills Needed to be Successful:   This person should be energetic, enthusiastic, and work well with people of all ages and backgrounds. Communication and wayfinding skills required. Educational, public speaking, or a related background preferred.    

Required Training: Training will differ by job requirement. Some tasks may only require 10 – 15 minute same day onboardings, while other responsibilities may be scheduled 2 – 3 hour orientations.

Required Equipment: Tools and materials vary by task, but all equipment will be provided.

Recommended Time Commitment:  Shifts vary by task and KHS scheduling. We recommend devoting one or two days per week (Tuesday - Friday) as having open availability.

To apply head to history.ky.gov/participate/volunteer 

This year, eager young scholars will share their projects on the theme of Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History, chosen to compliment the United States’ upcoming Semiquincentennial, but which students may apply to any topic.  

Students will compete either individually or in groups in one of five categories: documentaries, exhibits, papers, performances, or websites. 

As a judge, you will:  

Hold brief interviews during which students will have the opportunity to advocate for their work in response to provided questions.   

Reach a consensus ranking with your team to determine which projects in a category will advance to the State Contest.   

Provide constructive feedback in project evaluation sheets.  

Enjoy a light breakfast, lunch, and special judge gift.

Become an NHDKY judge by heading online to  register.nhd.org/contests and creating an account for the contest(s) that work best for you! 

MOW volunteers generally cover the same route every week. If this doesn't work with your availability, we also have a need for subs to cover when other volunteers are off. You can see a map of our sites at this link.

To learn more about Meals on Wheels programs and their impact, check out Meals on Wheels America.

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.

2NOT1 uses intergenerational mentoring with a social-emotional learning focus in its theBLUEPRINT Rites of Passage (ROP) program, which is designed to advance black male achievement. ROP teaches boys how to deal with life conflicts as they transition from middle school to high school.

2NOT1 is seeking volunteers and mentors to advocate and support the boys through this transition.  The meetings will be held once a week and outings will be offered on weekends.  The outings are camping, fishing, gun safety initiatives, and other activities that offers the boys new opportunities and experiences.  

2NOT1 is also seeking individual who wants to donate or prepare a meal for a meeting.  There will be approximately 15 individuals including the boys and mentors. 

Resource Sharing is one of our greatest interactions with our community. Please donate anything you can to assist us with servicing more families.

toilet paper, dish and laundry detergent, bleach, Lysol, body soap, lotion, vitamins, cleaning vinegar, dish clothes, sponges

Resource Sharing is one of our greatest interactions with our community. Please donate anything you can to assist us with servicing more families.

bottles, bibs, blankets, breast feeding supplies, prenatal and postpartum supplies(feminine hygiene pads, nipple balm/cream, witchhazel pads) formula, baby food, diapers, wipes, pacifier, infant socks and onesies

Resource Sharing is one of our greatest interactions with our community. Please donate anything you can to assist us with servicing more families getting ready for kindergarten as well as early education.

backpacks, counting toys, magnetic foam letters, rulers,workbooks, coloring books, dry erase boards, pencils, etc. 

Resource Sharing is one of our greatest interactions with our community. Please donate anything you can to assist us with servicing more families.

easter dresses and/or suits for kids 5 and under with a few larger sizes for sibling

easter basket supplies

gift cards to krogers for families to have dinner that they typically couldnt have due to low income

looking for assistance with general maintenance of office space(fixing doorknobs, hanging shelfs, organizing supplies, changing lightbulbs)

Play Cousins Collective has a program called Circle Time that caters to families with children ages 0-5. We are asking for hygiene product donations such as wipes for babies and adults, tooth paste, tooth brushes, deodorant, body wash, baby finger nail clippers, lotion, hand sanitizer, tissue, menstrual cycle products, and toilet paper.

What You’ll Do

Wash, dry, and fold donated maternity and baby items

Sort donations by size and category

Restock racks and shelves in the maternity pantry

Help keep the donation processing room organized

Time Commitment

Flexible shifts available

Great for individuals or small groups

Good Fit For

Volunteers who enjoy hands-on, behind-the-scenes work

Those who like organizing and supporting a team

Physical Activity

Standing, bending, and light to moderate lifting

Why Volunteer
Your work directly supports families by ensuring the maternity pantry is clean, organized, and fully stocked with essential items.

Event Date: April 18 Location: Ballard High School, Louisville, KY

Relays for Inclusion is a community-powered track and field event celebrating youth of all abilities. Families, nonprofits, schools, and local organizations come together for a day of joy, movement, and belonging — and we need dedicated volunteers to help make it unforgettable.

We’re looking for compassionate, energetic volunteers who want to make a real impact!

Running Guides Support youth with disabilities on the track by pacing, guiding, and encouraging them during their races. No coaching experience required — just patience, positivity, and a love for movement.

Race Officials & Event Helpers Help with timing, lane support, staging athletes, distributing medals, managing water stations, and keeping the event running smoothly.

General Volunteers Assist with check-in, packet pick-up, set-up, tear-down, and family support areas.

Make a direct impact on youth with disabilities and their families

Support dozens of local nonprofits and community partners

Earn service hours

Be part of a joyful, high-energy event that celebrates inclusion and community

Connect with local running clubs, schools, and organizations

Sign up Here: https://signup.com/go/KZCZSzi

Dancing Well: The Soldier Project is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting military veterans and their loved ones, affected by PTSD or brain injury.

At this time, some of our programs are held online. One of these programs is a weekly dance party held on Facebook Live. We have videos of these events, which are 45 – 60 minutes each. Each party includes a welcome, a warmup, simple dances taught and led, a break when we sing a song, and a few minutes of uplifting words or sharing a coping mechanism.

We have set up a YouTube channel for our edited videos but lack an index to each video. Videos show a counter as they play. We would like to have each video viewed and noted for the exact count location for each item on the video. We will supply an outline of the contents on the video. What we need is exactly where each thing can be found. We will use these to have a professional create an index, so if someone is looking for a specific dance, they can click to access it.

The first video indexing would take the longest, but with experience volunteers will be able to judge appropriate times and then move forward or backward from there, locating precise times faster. Volunteers can donate as few or many hours as they wish, as we now have about 120 videos to index. The final product may result in nationwide viewing by veterans/families coping with challenges.

Dancing Well: The Soldier Project holds uplifting "old-time" dances for Veterans and their families impacted by PTSD or brain injury. Dances are taught and led by a professional dance leader. Excellent professional musicians provide live music. Refreshments are served and a safe environment encourages socializing. Veterans may come alone or with family or friends. Family members may come without their Veteran. Smiles abound and, over time, community forms.

An empirical study published in a peer-reviewed journal found that Veterans with PTSD who participated in the program experienced highly significant improvement in wellness in even a short time.

Volunteers are needed to attend the dance events. You may partner a Veteran in dancing. You may sit with a Veteran and provide a caring, listening ear. You may play with a child. You may oversee the registration table or assist with set-up or tear-down of the hall.

If you have a positive disposition, can set aside your own cares for 90 minutes and be there for others, we want to hear from you. All genders are needed. You may be able to bring your own family with you.

Location of events is confidential, so please phone the Executive Director, Deborah, at 502-889-6584 for details.

Please tell others about us. We love to welcome new Veterans, family members and loved ones, as well as volunteers to our sweet little community.

Get ready to have sore cheeks from smiling so much! This may be the most fun you can have volunteering!

March through May dates are set. Dates approximate/TBD for June through the end of the year.

Volunteers will be added to an on-call list to provide occasional technical support as needed, such as troubleshooting basic technology issues, assisting with software or devices, or supporting staff with short-term tech needs. Volunteers may be contacted for one-time tasks and are always free to decline based on availability. Time commitments generally range from 1–3 hours per request.

Volunteers will be placed on an on-call list to assist with one-time administrative tasks such as one-time data entry, spreadsheet support, light analysis, or other office-related projects as needed. Opportunities are offered based on current needs, and volunteers are always free to decline depending on availability. Tasks are completed remotely and typically require 1–3 hours per assignment, with time commitments varying by project. Training and clear instructions are provided as appropriate.

Prepare sweet or savory, freezer-friendly baked goods or snacks to support monthly Veterans dances during the social break. Items should serve approximately 35 people per event and can be prepared for one or multiple events (up to six). Baked goods are stored in advance and used when participants are unable to bring refreshments. Expenses are reimbursed with receipts. This role supports connection and community during a meaningful part of each dance event. Contact Executive Director in advance to discuss most needed items. Time commitment is 1 hour, once.

Show support by following and engaging with Dancing Well’s social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube - once Dancing Well’s YouTube channel is launched) to help expand visibility and reach. Your 'Like' or comments help us be seen by more potential attendees and funders. Time Commitment minimal, flexible.

Help attendees enroll in Kroger Community Rewards Program while at a Dancing Well event. Bring laptop. Instructions and Wi-Fi provided. Time Commitment 1.5 hours once, during regularly scheduled dance.

Register Dancing Well as your selected charity through Kroger Plus, following provided instructions, to increase ongoing support. (Must be in or around Louisville.) Enrollment takes about 5 minutes. From then on, every time you buy at area Kroger stores Dancing Well gets a small donation to help fund our dances.

Enter participant names accurately into templates for printed name tags to support friendly and welcoming interactions at events.  Time Commitment 2 hours one time. 10 minutes each month thereafter.

Plan and host a fundraiser benefiting Dancing Well, selecting the format, promoting the event, and coordinating proceeds. Advice and possible assistance from Executive Director and other volunteers. Time commitment varies.

Help connect with Veterans both online by sharing information about Dancing Well’s programs and encouraging participation through outreach and relationship-building on various online platforms. This role may also include offering ideas and support for Veteran-focused recruitment efforts. A friendly, welcoming, and respectful attitude is essential. Training is provided prior to participation. The time commitment is approximately two hours per shift, with one-time or ongoing opportunities available.

Help connect with Veterans both in person by sharing information about Dancing Well’s programs and encouraging participation through outreach and relationship-building. Volunteers will attend community fairs and other Veteran-focused events (dates to be determined) to talk with attendees about the Dancing Well’s mission and current needs. This role may also include offering ideas and support for Veteran-focused recruitment efforts. A friendly, welcoming, and respectful attitude is essential. Training is provided prior to participation. The time commitment is approximately two hours per shift, with one-time or ongoing opportunities available.

Support Dancing Well’s recruitment efforts by engaging potential volunteers online through various online platforms and help list opportunities on community and volunteer websites. Volunteers help share information about Dancing Well’s mission, programs, and current needs through friendly conversations, outreach, and follow-up communication. Representing Dancing Well with a welcoming, approachable attitude is a must. Training is provided, and staff support is available. The time commitment is approximately two hours per shift, with one-time or ongoing participation options.

Support Dancing Well’s recruitment efforts by engaging potential volunteers at in-person events, including community fairs (dates to be determined). Volunteers help share information about Dancing Well’s mission, programs, and current needs through friendly conversations, outreach, and follow-up communication. This role includes talking with fair attendees and answering basic questions. Representing Dancing Well with a welcoming, approachable attitude is a must. Volunteers may also reach out to potential volunteers through various online platforms and help list opportunities on community and volunteer websites. Training is provided, and staff support is available. The time commitment is approximately two hours per shift, with one-time or ongoing participation options.

Enter event-related data and assist with follow-up communications with other data-related volunteers after events to support accurate records and statistics for future fundraising. Time commitment is 1-2 hours, monthly. Flexible schedule.

Support community dances by assisting with event set-up or clean-up, helping with refreshments, managing the registration table, and/or dancing and socializing with Veterans and their loved ones to foster a welcoming, inclusive environment. Participation in dancing is not required. Time commitment is 2.5 hours, usually from 5:00-7:30 pm. Can be one time or recurring monthly. Dates are set through May. June through August dates to be determined.

Volunteers will assist guests in transporting their selected plants from the plant market to checkout to their vehicles, then return carts to the Plant Market.

Orientation is not required, but completion of a Registration Form and Volunteer Waiver are. Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age. (These will be shared with those who sign up by visiting yewdellgardens.org/volunteer)

Friday, April 24 

Plant Haulers: 

3:45 pm to 7:45 pm 

Saturday, April 25

Plant Haulers:

Shift 1 9:45 am to 12:45 pm

Shift 2 12:45 pm to 3:45 pm

Distribute event flyers to approved community locations in advance of scheduled events to increase local awareness and recuitment, currently once per month. Time commitment is 1 to 2 hours, flexible.

Contact and follow up with individuals who have expressed interest on social media platforms, helping build relationships and community engagement. Time commitment is 15 minutes each week or 1 hour each month.

Engage family members and loved ones of Veterans online to raise awareness of programs and encourage involvement and attendance. Also may provide ideas of ways to recruit. Training is provided. Friendly, welcoming attitude a must. Time commitment is 2 hours once or more.

Engage family members and loved ones of Veterans at in-person events to raise awareness of programs and encourage involvement and attendance. Also may provide ideas of ways to recruit. Training is provided. Friendly, welcoming attitude a must. Time commitment is 2 hours once or more.

Review and analyze current software tools and digital storage systems to identify redundancies and recommend improvements. Work with the Executive Director. Time commitment is 2 hours, once.

Create red, stretchy crocheted or knitted bracelets to be worn during monthly dance programs. Approximately 50 bracelets in varied sizes are needed so they can easily slip on and off and serve as a clear right–left visual cue while learning group dances. Bracelets are intended for Veterans, their loved ones, and participants, and replace single-use yarn ties with a more durable and welcoming option. Materials are reimbursed with receipts. Contributors may make as few or as many bracelets as they choose. This role supports accessibility, saves program time, and helps participants feel welcomed and valued. Make one or two and get feedback from Executive Director before continuing. Time commitment is 1 hour, one time.

Prepare draft grant proposals or assist with editing and refining existing grant applications to strengthen funding submissions. This is an essential task to keep the program going. You become an essential and valued part of the team by helping with fundraising. Time commitment 2 hours or more, duration one time or more.

Research and identify potential funding opportunities such as grants, foundations, major donors, and corporate or individual sponsors, with direction from Executive Director. Experience with funding research a plus. Time Commitment beginning with one hour one time. This is essential work for the continuation of the program. Feel the satisfaction of knowing your efforts are changing lives!

Support the planning and coordination of fundraising events, including brainstorming ideas, logistics support, and execution planning. Time commitment is 3-6 hours over one fundraiser. Flexible schedule with deadlines.

Draft and schedule social media posts using information provided by the Executive Director to promote events, programs, and organizational updates. Post updates from news stories about PTSD, brain injury, and the arts for wellness. Time commitment is 30 minutes per week.

Create an organized index of dance party videos by reviewing footage and documenting detailed timestamps to improve accessibility and content usability. Dance party videos will eventually be on a YouTube channel. The index will allow easy access to specific dances, songs, cultural ties and self-help techniques. Training provided. Time Commitment 30 minutes for first video, much less with additional experience. Index one or two, up to approximately 150. Flexible schedule.

Record donated time and expenses from submitted forms into tracking systems, supporting accurate reporting and recognition of contributions. There is a current backlog requiring approximately 3–4 hours to complete; once caught up, the ongoing time commitment is approximately 30 minutes per month.

Help organize, inventory, and mark bins of materials and supplies stored in the organization’s storage unit to ensure items are accessible and well-documented, assisting the Executive Director. Time commitment is 2 hours, one time. Day and time to be determined.

Create and send e-blasts and campaigns using MailChimp for upcoming events and periodic fundraising efforts, maintaining consistent messaging and branding (training and most visuals provided). This support is needed once each month, plus 2-3 mailings for fundraising purposes three times per year. Flexible schedule with deadlines.

Design visually engaging flyers to promote Dancing Well events using Canva or similar design software, typically on a once-monthly basis. Information for the flyers provided by the Executive Director. Flexible schedule with deadlines.

We partner with Kentucky Refugee Ministries and the International Rescue Committee to host after-school programs for our school-age children for homework help, English tutoring, college and career readiness, and engage in fun games and activities. We are looking for a volunteer who can help out with our afterschool program. 

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.

Help pack and organize donated food and shop for food. In partnership with Dare to Care, Sister Visitor's Choice Food Pantry allows families to select healthy foods in-person at a grocery-style setting or by delivery.

Catholic Charities of Louisville Migration and Refugee Services hosts ESL classes for our clients Monday-Thursday 9:30-12:00 and Tuesday/Thursday 1:00-3:00pm. There is also an option to teach on your own in the clients' homes. 

No experience is necessary to volunteer! Come work with students from all over the world make their transition to Louisville easier by learning English. 

Our childcare room serve a hangout space for infants and toddlers while their parents attend ELT class. We are looking for volunteers to hang out with kids, teach them alphabets and engage in fun games and activities. 

Our conversation club focuses on English conversation to prepare our clients for employment. MRS is one of three refugee resettlement agencies in Louisville, and we are looking for passionate volunteers to help our refugee client to better their English conversation skills. 

We will hopefully have lots of refugee arrivals in April! While I do not have specific dates yet, I will update this opportunity when I have specific dates/times for refugee medical and the event appointment

As part of our work for refugees at Catholic Charities, we help transport our newly arrived families and individuals to medical appointments and Mindy and Body class. 

We are looking for a volunteer who wants to befriend and help our refugee clients adjust to their new home in Louisville.

We are looking for volunteers to help pick up food at food banks for our clients who do not have cars and drop it at their homes. 

Drive small SVDP box truck to transport food donations from area grocery stores to SVDP food pantry. Must carry personal insurance and hold a valid, unexpired Kentucky driver’s license.

We’re looking for friendly volunteers to serve alongside our Office Administrator at the front desk, answering phones, responding to the front door, and assisting with administrative tasks as needed. This is a wonderful opportunity to support the mission of St. Vincent de Paul while interacting with care and compassion with a wide range of stakeholders. Shifts are available Monday-Friday, 10AM-3PM.

Support our food pantry team by accompanying staff to local retailers for food pick-up and assisting with loading and unloading the delivery truck. Volunteers may also help with sorting donations and stocking shelves. This role requires lifting and carrying boxes weighing up to 20 lbs.

A simple meal can provide significant comfort for families after an exhausting day at the hospital. We invite you to visit us and prepare a hot, delicious dinner for our families with our amazingly talented chef, Chef Melissa.

Experience the excitement of cooking with a professional chef, with the bonus of helping families in need. Whether you’re looking for a team-building activity for colleagues or a fun way to give back with friends and family, our chef-led experience with Chef Melissa is a great way for groups to be part of our mission and serve families. As a Meals from the Heart volunteer, you provide so much more than food. You provide families with a sense of comfort and community.


To participate, groups give a $350 donation to support our meal program. Your donation is processed when you schedule.

The book a volunteer opportunity head to our website. 

Dates Available: Sunday -Thursday

Meet Chef Melissa
Chef Melissa joins the Ronald McDonald House kitchen with a belief that food is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to care for others. Her passion for cooking began while working at a childcare center, where she saw how a thoughtful meal could spark joy, build connection, and bring comfort. Drawn to the mission of Ronald McDonald House, Melissa is honored to serve families during difficult times by preparing meals that feel familiar, welcoming, and made with heart.

YOU can help change a child’s story as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). At any given time, 150–200 children in our region are waiting for a trained CASA volunteer to be assigned to their case. Through no fault of their own, these children have experienced abuse or neglect and are involved in the family court system. They need a consistent, caring adult—someone like you—to serve as their voice in court, in school, and with service providers, ensuring their best interests are heard and protected.

For more than 40 years, CASA has served children in Jefferson County, and our service area has grown to include Bullitt, Henry, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, and Trimble Counties.

CASA volunteer advocates must be 21 years of age, complete an application and interview, and pass background checks. Volunteers come from a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds. CASA of the River Region now offers streamlined, flexible training options designed to fit a variety of schedules, making it easier than ever to get started. Our staff provides comprehensive training, ongoing guidance, and continuous support so you feel confident and prepared in your role.

After initial training, CASA volunteers typically devote 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 and apply online at www.casariverregion.org/volunteer

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

Interested volunteers complete online training, proof of insurance, and a background check. Volunteers review available rides via an online scheduling tool.

We would love your help!
Connect here & check out cancer.org/drive for FAQs.

Serving on the Board of Directors at Mammaw Sandy’s Kitchen is an opportunity to support a mission centered on empowerment, inclusion, and meaningful employment for individuals with disabilities. Our board members provide strategic oversight, safeguard the organization’s mission, and ensure ethical, transparent governance.

Board responsibilities include:
• Guiding long-term planning and organizational direction
• Upholding fiduciary duties, including financial oversight and policy compliance
• Supporting the Executive Director and participating in key decision-making
• Promoting the organization within the community and expanding mission-driven partnerships
• Attending quarterly virtual meetings through Zoom.

Board members bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives, working collaboratively to strengthen our impact and sustain responsible growth. Their leadership is essential to building a community-focused nonprofit that creates real opportunities for individuals of all abilities

Email your resume to Alayna at alayna.msk@gmail.com to apply today!

It's that time of year again where you taste the best plant-based dishes at our Vegan Cook-off

Lace up for our 4th Annual 5K: What The Hell is That Smell

The State of the Black Food Summit brings growers, cooks, organizers, and neighbors together to talk honestly about Black food systems—land, labor, access, and power.

Breaking Barriers Fundraiser Breakfast brings neighbors, partners, and advocates together to share a meal and real conversations about dismantling inequality 
By registering, you’re supporting Change Today, Change Tomorrow’s work in community education, resource access, and grassroots solutions that remove everyday barriers.

A tradition at Yew Dell since 2002, this opportunity allows you to get a taste of volunteering with Yew Dell. Meet our staff and other volunteers, get your hands dirty, and have a great time! Tasks may include weeding, mulching, planting, invasive removal, and more.​ Individuals, families, scouts, and groups welcome.​ Saturday Workdays are held on the Second Saturday of every month from 9 am to 12 pm.

Assist our YouthBuild Program participants with job preparation!

Hosted at our main campus, 800 S. Preston Louisville KY 40203, help our Jobs Developer with interview training and practice. You will be given a scoring rubric to assess our participants during their mock interview. All participants are between the ages of 18 to 24 years old. 

Looking for assistance in March. 

Here at Yew Dell, our gardens are constantly changing and needs for volunteer assistance vary from season to season. Volunteers engage in activities like weeding, pruning, mulching, raking, planting, cleaning and so much more. You'll work alongside skilled horticulturists who will provide instructions and training. This is a great way to foster a sense of community, celebrate the beauty of gardening and learn from some of the greatest horticulturists in the region! Anyone age 6 and older is welcome!

Join us Monday-Thursday from 10:30 AM to 3 PM at the latest to support our free grocery supplemental program, Feed the West. 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 11 AM-2:30 PM looks like unloading, sorting, and assessing groceries, as well as bagging and preparing groceries or distributing groceries during our pop-ups. There are other tasks as needed to support our distribution. 

Shift 1: 11AM-2:30PM

Volunteers needed: 4

Mondays we will be at the Shawnee Community Center located at 607 South 37th Street

Tasks:

Shift 2: 11AM-2:30PM

Volunteers needed: 6

Tuesdays we will be at the Park-hill Community Center located at 1703 South 13th Street

Tasks:

Shift 3: 11AM-2:30PM

Volunteers needed: 4

Wednesday we will be the Molly Leonard Portland Community Center located at 640 North 27th Street

Tasks:

Shift 4: 11AM-2:30PM

Volunteers needed: 4

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

Tasks:

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

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

Volunteer duties include: Planning, purchasing & preparing a meal with side(s) & dessert for about thirty individuals. Volunteer groups can prepare a meal from scratch, 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 must be cooked off-site (to be heated up at the Cabbage Patch upon arrival).

Volunteer groups of 4-6 individuals work best for this opportunity! 

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!

Help us unload weekly Dare to Care orders from the pickup truck, and some stocking/sorting of shelves. Requires lifting of boxes up to 20 lbs. Back braces available for extra support :)

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. Volunteers over 18 anywhere in the U.S. where there are Little Free Libraries can register for this opportunity. 

Register on our website to get started. If it's your first time signing up with Team LFL, you will be prompted to create an account in our volunteer hub. 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 by email. 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. 

Wellspring serves over 1,600 adults with mental illness through crisis stabilization, supportive housing, case management, art therapy, and supported employment. Our clients often have limited to no income and always need household, hygiene, and cleaning products. Shop our Amazon Wishlist to donate supplies: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/ECPLLZV31J8A?ref_=wl_share From toilet paper, to hats and gloves, each item goes directly to a client in need. 

Want to make a difference by supporting a center dedicated to serving the community? Volunteering with the Catholic Enrichment Center is a great way to put your clerical skills to use while serving those most in need. At our front desk, you’ll help create a warm and welcoming environment for everyone who visits the CEC or calls our main line. Your tasks may include:

Training and light snacks provided :)

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. We gladly welcome gently used or new scarves to grow our collection.

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 44,000 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.

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.

To sign up in person, you can visit the Awake Food Bank (98 7th St. Shelbyville, KY)

Office hours: Mon-Thurs  8AM-12PM

Our therapists have limited time between clients to clean up from their sessions. We need volunteers to help keep our therapy kitchens organized, clean, and prepped for sessions. This would involve cleanup after feeding sessions, keeping refrigerators free of expired foods, pantry inventory, etc.

We’re currently looking for individuals who can become:

Volunteering opportunities will take place at various locations throughout Louisville and can be scheduled based on your availability. However, a consistent commitment is expected once you join our volunteer team. Volunteers should be able to commit 5–10 hours per month to help us inspire the next generation of leaders. If you’re dedicated, compassionate, and ready to share your time and talents, we’d love to have you on our team. Complete our volunteer interest form or email Dr. Dawn K. Shannon at choiceinc.dawn@gmail.com to schedule a quick orientation call. 

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 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 80% 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!

The Center for Lay Ministries is seeking Spanish bilingual volunteers at our Food Pantry in Jeffersonville, Indiana. We need volunteers to help translate for our Spanish speaking clients. We are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. Times and days are flexible. 

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 Center for Lay Ministries operates a Food Pantry and Bliss House, residential recovery program for women, in Jeffersonville, Indiana. We are seeking volunteers to help with repairs. We need occasional help with minor repairs in the Food Pantry and Bliss House. This is an as-needed/occasional volunteer position. 

The Center for Lay Ministries operates a Food Pantry and Bliss House, residential recovery program for women, in Jeffersonville, Indiana. We are seeking Technology Support Volunteers. We need occasional help with desktop computers or website. This is an as-needed/occasional volunteer position. 

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. 

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#/

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

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.

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.

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. 

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.