Opportunities From: Metro United Way's Volunteer Connection

Smoketown Family Wellness Center is hosting our 10th Annual Smoketown Neighborhood Celebration on Thursday, July 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM

The celebration will include music with DJ Deuce, performances by local artists, face painting and games with over 25 community organizations providing resources for the community.

Come join the fun by volunteering to help with set up, supporting booths and clean up for the event.

Mock Interview Volunteers support participants in the THRIVE class at the South Louisville SPOT by conducting one‑on‑one or small‑group mock interviews. Volunteers help participants practice answering common interview questions, build confidence, and receive constructive feedback in a realistic interview setting. This experience plays a critical role in preparing participants for upcoming employment opportunities by simulating real‑world hiring interactions.

THRIVE participants often prepare for their first interview in years—or their first interview ever. Mock Interview Volunteers provide a fresh perspective that helps participants practice under realistic conditions, build confidence, and feel better prepared to succeed in real job interviews. Your time and insight directly supports Goodwill Kentucky’s mission to remove barriers to employment and help individuals find pathways to self‑sufficiency.

Flexible dates!  Pick a date in June, 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 staining the back deck.

Connect Your Neighbors With Local Volunteering Options  – – Right from Home!

When we know more, we can do more. 

Community Compass is a crowdsourced platform that connects volunteers with their community and each other. We’re building a national directory of nonprofit organizations, mutual aid and grassroots networks, service clubs, and more. Because volunteer groups come in all shapes and sizes, our Community Pages include smaller, less formal organizations alongside established nonprofits.

We’re looking for enthusiastic contributors (like you!) to help us update and enrich Community Pages and Organization Pages on Community Compass. With some research and your curiosity, you can help your neighbors quickly find nearby nonprofits, mutual aid groups, service clubs and more – making it simpler than ever for everyone to make a local impact.

Community Compass contributors have already helped us identify over 3,600 ways to volunteer in more than 380 communities in the US!

What You'll Do:

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

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

Be an Organizational Profile Builder: Create Community Compass pages for nonprofit organizations.

Be a Moderator: Review and approve submissions.

Be an Ambassador: Coming soon

Why Volunteer with Community Compass?

Easy and accessible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

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

Flexible 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 easier for everyone.

Support Office Manager with daily task, supporting our moms in the maternity pantry, checking their paperwork to make sure they qualify for services. Supporting in our Donation Processing Room.

Dare to Care Unloading: Helping unload and stock the big Dare to Care delivery around 9am until finished, on the first Wednesday of every month

We are seeking a tutor volunteer with a special heart for K-12 grade children ❤

Major Areas of Need: Math volunteer

Please join us for our 2nd Annual Community Action Week, happening June 22–26. Volunteers will help refresh and improve our spaces for the people we serve through projects like:

Volunteer opportunities are flexible Monday–Friday from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with evening shifts Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:00 PM–7:00 PM. Teams can join for a few hours or a full day.

Phone Desk and Supplies: (8 AM-4 PM, Daily except on Wednesdays 8 AM to 12:30 PM and holidays it is 8 AM- 2 PM)  Automated Phone System: To better serve our community and ensure calls are directed efficiently, we have implemented an automated phone system. When callers contact the organization, they will be guided through a directory to connect with the appropriate staff member or department. Please be aware of the following options provided to callers: Press 1 – Housing (Anna Walsh)Press 2 – Donations (Jim Fulkerson)Press 3 – Volunteer Coordinator (Keesha Gardner) ext. 128Press 4 – Mail Inquiries (Mailroom) ext. 151Press 5 – Birth Certificates and IDs (Kirby) ext. 113Press 6 – Accounts Receivable (Traci Profitt) ext. 118Press 9 – All other matters Press 0 – To speak with a staff member (available during business hours)This system helps ensure that inquiries are handled promptly and directed to the appropriate team member. Thank you for your understanding and support as we continue to improve our services. When answering the phone, please, say, “St. John Center, and state your first name.   If a guest receives a phone call: Put the caller on hold by pressing the hold button on the phone screen. Page guest name with microphone in the drawer by the phone. If the client presents, hit the resume button and let the caller know you will transfer them. Hit the transfer button, the extension you’re transferring to, 115 or 125 and hit transfer again and hang up. If the client doesn’t answer the page, hit the resume button on the screen and offer to take a message. At no time do you confirm to the caller or check with the sign in volunteer if the client is a guest or have checked in for the day. That is a violation against SJC confidentiality policy and will not be tolerated. If the caller wishes to leave a message, please take the message, and give it to the sign in volunteer to record on the client sign in roster, so the client will get the message when they check in. If they’re not a client, please shred the message.  If a staff member receives a phone call, transfer the call to the appropriate staff member by taking the  following steps:  Looking for the staff member on the side panel and transferring the call by pressing the button next to the staff member's name or hitting green transfer on the screen, entering the extension number and green transfer again. Then hang up when it says the call has been transferred. If you’re unsure which staff member to transfer the call to, please check the Volunteer Reference Handbook  located at the phone desk or seek out a staff member. You’re welcome to hand out in-kind donations located at the phone desk.  Socks, underwear, ponchos, handwarmers, etc.  Please do not go into the storage room to get more supplies.  SJC doesn't have a clothing closet, therefore no clothing of any kind should be given out at the front desk. If a client needs emergency clothing (for a biohazard, or not properly dressed for the elements) please seek out a member of the safety and service team to assist the client.

Sign-in: (8 AM-4 PM, except Wednesday 8 AM to 12:30 PM and holidays until 2 PM)  Each time a guest enters St. John Center for the day, please do the following:  Ask the client  for their  first and last name. Scroll or type the client's name in the search box. Check the box next to the client's name. Ask where they stayed the previous night, change if different.  Choose from the list of overnight accommodations from the dropbox. Check if there are any alerts, such as “see staff”, “barred”, “has an apt.”, etc., on the daily roster. If the guest is barred for any reason, get a member of Safety & Services or a staff member.  If the guest has not been to St. John Center during the last 60 days, the computer automatically removes his name from the daily roster, so, a new intake will need to be completed by a staff member. Please have guests enter their first and last name,  time of entry, and where they stayed the night before on the intake clipboard located at the front desk. Guests can take a seat in the waiting area and a staff member will complete an intake as soon as possible. If there is any information in the “Alert” or “Barred Status” columns, share that with the guest. If the guest has any disagreement with any information shown, refer to a staff member.  Alert a staff member immediately if a guest’s safety is compromised or is overly disruptive.  When a law enforcement officer enters St. John Center, refer to Safety and Services.  Volunteers may not confirm or deny if a guest’s name is on the roster.  When donations arrive at St. John Center, ask the donor to come around to the back door (if the donation is large). Contact staff and have the donor fill out a donation receipt form, located in the blue file folder at the Sign In desk. The donor receives the yellow copy.  Keep the white copy for St. John Center and place it in the blue folder at the front desk.  When someone enters St. John Center and requests to speak to a guest, have the person wait at the front desk while the guest is told that a visitor is waiting for them at the front desk. If the guest does not respond, do not give out any information about the guest.  If the visitor leaves a message for the guest, click on the + sign by the client's name on the digital roster and notate the message.  When a staff member is requested, ask the phone volunteer to call the staff member’s office extension to alert them that they have a visitor waiting at the front desk.  If the staff member does not answer, page the staff member with the microphone located in the top drawer.

Laundry Room/Shower: (8 AM-2 PM Daily, except Wednesday and holidays until 12 PM)  There are five showers, including the wheelchair-accessible shower.  When a shower is ready for a guest: Use the microphone to page the clientSay the guest’s name slowly and clearly, and announce that there is a shower available for them now. If the guest does not respond, page him one more time.  If the guest does not respond to the second page, cross his name off the list and call the next person on the sign-up list, following the above procedures. When a guest responds to the page, do the following tasks:  When a guest goes to the shower, write the time he entered the shower next to their name on the sign-up sheet. When a guest returns from the shower, they place the towel and washcloth in the laundry basket underneath the door and cross the name of the sign-up list.  The last call for a shower should be made by 1:45 p.m. or 11:45 a.m. on Wednesdays and holidays, so the guest will be finished and return the towel and washcloth before closing. During your shift, please:  Please wear gloves at all times.Respond to guest’s needs for personal care items, such as cotton swabs, deodorant, lotion, etc., by giving them these items to use from the personal care item basket or in the cabinet. Razors are given daily upon request.  (1 per client). Guests are asked to use items, such as spray deodorant, aftershave/cologne, foot powder, etc., while at the laundry room door. They need to use the item and return it immediately.Replenish the basket of personal care items as needed with most items being found in the cabinets. If you cannot locate a requested item, ask a staff member for assistance, and notify the Volunteer Coordinator if any supplies are running low.The First Aid cabinet has items that may be given to guests as requested. We do not distribute any aspirin, ibuprofen, or any medication.  Let the client know they can go to Phoenix Health Center 2 doors down from the shelter. Launder, dry, and fold towels and washcloths, as needed, following the instructions displayed on the washer. Only use 1 cup of detergent and bleach in each load.At the end of the drying cycle, fold all of the towels and washcloths, and put them away on the shelves. If there are less than seven towels in the basket do not start another load but leave them for the next day and alert staff.No personal items of the guests are to be laundered.  At the end of your shift, do the following tasks:  Make sure that the personal care supplies have been replenished in the basket.Straighten up the area. If you are working the afternoon shift, make sure that any loads of laundry that need to be washed and/or dried have been started. ALL supplies have been neatly put away in their appropriate place. Alert staff members of anyone still in the shower and the status of the laundry.

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.

You can make a meaningful difference on your schedule by driving cancer patients who lack reliable transportation.

As a Road To Recovery volunteer driver, you'll provide safe transportation so patients can keep their treatment schedules and focus on healing. Rides are typically Monday–Friday during the day.

Volunteers are encouraged to drive the patient to and from the appointment, but rides are listed as one-way segments. When you drive both legs, the time during the appointment is yours (run errands, grab coffee, read, or wait in a main lobby).

Volunteer drivers must:

We need more drivers and would love your help!

Sign up to volunteer to help your community and choose rides that fit your schedule.

New Directions' Repair Affair program organizes volunteer teams to assist low-income, elderly homeowners with free home repairs. Repairs range from simple yard work to more complicated handyman level repairs.

H.U.G. provides FREE reading instruction for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students who have been identified by their school as needing additional support. Here at H.U.G. students will benefit from our proven reading curriculum and integrated BE THE DIFFERENCE™ campaign. Our goal is to grow better readers both socially and emotionally. We can only do this with the generosity of our volunteers who sign up to tutor our students. Tutors will be trained by HUG staff and will meet with students 1 hour per week. Your time is the biggest asset we have in tackling the education recovery that requires a lot of effort to get our students back on track. We want to collaborate, innovate, and include a community committed to the investment and growth of our students.

A Hand Up Community Resource Center is seeking passionate and community-minded individuals to serve on our Board of Directors.

Board Members help support our mission of empowering individuals and families through financial education, youth development, and community outreach programs that create lasting cycles of success.

We are looking for individuals who are willing to share their time, ideas, leadership, and community connections to help strengthen and grow our impact.

If you have a heart for service and a desire to make a difference in our community, we would love to connect with you.

Help us kick off the school year by supporting families at the Goodwill Backpack Bash, a large‑scale community event designed to equip students with the supplies and resources they need to start the year strong.

The Backpack Bash serves hundreds of families and includes the distribution of school supplies, youth‑focused activities, and access to community resources. Volunteers play a critical role in making this event welcoming, organized, and impactful for every family who attends.

Volunteer roles may include:

This is a high‑energy, mission‑driven opportunity that’s perfect for individuals, groups, or corporate teams who want to make a direct and visible impact in the community. No prior experience is required—just a positive attitude and a willingness to help.

By volunteering, you’ll help create a fun, supportive environment while ensuring students and families feel prepared and encouraged as they head into a new school year

We will be at Chickasaw park cleaning up trash on July 19th from 1-3 PM! We need volunteers to come pick up trash with us! We'll have all supplies needed, refreshments, and free seed bombs for attendees! We'll see you there!

We will be at California Park cleaning up trash on June 28th from 1-3 PM! We need volunteers to come pick up trash with us! We'll have all supplies needed, refreshments, and free seed bombs for attendees! We'll see you there!

Thank you for committing your time and energy to the Farmers Market 2026! Your participation is crucial in making this event a success and a positive experience for our community. Below, you’ll find important details regarding your roles, schedules, and overall event logistics.

Event Date & Time:

Location:

Volunteer Assignments & Schedules:

Check-In: Upon arrival, please check in at the Registration Tent where you will receive your instructions. This is also where you can leave personal belongings in a secure area.

Dress Code: Comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended.

Breaks and Refreshments: Refreshments will be available at the Volunteer Tent. We have scheduled breaks for everyone, and you can coordinate break times with your co-volunteers and supervisors.

Emergency Contacts:

Join Change Today, Change Tomorrow in supporting our Feed the West Free Grocery Distribution, Monday-Thursday from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM (at the latest).

INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEERS/ NON-CORPORATE TEAMS: 
Before working your first shift, please attend our Monthly Volunteer Meeting for an orientation about volunteering at Feed the West. The meeting is every third Friday, 1 pm at Baxter Community Center. You can register via the Metro United Way shift or contact bri to let us know you're coming

If you have more than ten volunteers, we have several other ways to activate and engage your group outside of our food program. Please reach out to bri to coordinate these opportunities

Description: 
A usual shift has tasks like

SHIFT DAYS AND LOCATIONS:

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

Shawnee Community Center
609 South 37th Street

Volunteers needed: Four (4)

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

Park-hill Community Center
1703 South 13th Street

Volunteers needed: Six (6)

Wednesday Shift: 11 AM - 2:30 PM

Molly Leonard Portland Community Center
640 North 27th Street

Volunteers needed: Four (4)

Thursday Shift: 11 AM - 2:30 PM

Baxter Community Center
1125 W Liberty St

Volunteers needed: Four (4)

If you cannot stay for a full shift: please specify the time frame in your sign up note or contact bri

CLM Food Pantry needs cereal, peanut butter, spaghetti, tomato sauce, macaroni & cheese, soup, tuna, ravioli, canned vegetables, and canned fruit. We also need deodorant, body wash, toothbrushes, toothpaste, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, and baby wipes. 

In the summer of 2026 we will host 3 community BBQs during the In The Park event at Alberta Odell Jones park. We will ask the community to bring stuff to put on the grill. Everything is free. 

Needs:

Volunteer Book Deliverers help deliver books to assigned library routes on a biweekly basis. This is an ongoing volunteer opportunity - interested volunteers should be willing to commit to this opportunity long-term. 

At Metro United Way, we believe that a quality education has a powerful effect on the long-term success of our community! The Little Free Libraries initiative provides access to books, which is one of the strongest indicators of youth success. We are proud to report that 41 Little Libraries are installed and in use throughout the Louisville community, predominately in west end neighborhoods.

Duties of the Book Deliverer:

Requirements:

If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering, please contact Mary Sullivan at mschocchip@gmail.com or 502-541-1151.

We need a group to pull up old stone pathway, put sand and gravel and re-lay the stones. 

We need a group of volunteers to weed wack the homestead & do lawn care. The ideal time would be  a week day from 9:30am-12:30, but anytime can be accomodated. 

You can help cook, prep, or serve a meal to the hungry in our community at the Franciscan Kitchen.

There are two volunteer slots for our weekday meal schedule.

In the Prep & Cook Assist slot, you will generally be assisting our cooks and regular volunteers in preparing the day's meal prior to our opening at 10:30 a.m. The later slot is called Serve/Clean/Wrap-Up and involves serving at the food or drinks stations, cleaning trays, pots, pans, and utensils, and wrapping up meal service with a clean-up of the serving areas.

On Saturdays, there is one slot, encompassing all the duties described above, beginning at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 1:00 p.m.

During the week, the maximum number for a group sign-up is 10 people, and is usually less than that, depending on the day.

Our online schedule is available at https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=c.SignUpSearch&eid=00CBC0DBFAC8F861&cs=09C3BAAD8FCD8B177B7E640F5BCE9BCF&sortby=startdate

As a part of our mission to build community and increase book access, we’ve begun connecting stewards with their local booksellers through the LFL-Friendly Bookseller’s Directory. A crucial piece of this project is to reach out and ask booksellers to offer benefits to stewards, such as discounts, book donations, or event space discounts for meetups. We need your help to share information with booksellers about how they can support their local LFL stewards!

How to get started: Sign up on our website. If it's your first time volunteering with Team LFL, you will be asked to create an account in our volunteer hub. After you register, you will be instructed to compile a list of local booksellers you’d like to visit and submit it to us. After we receive your list, we will send you a packet of materials to distribute while you’re visiting the booksellers . 

Purpose: By helping connect Little Free Library stewards to local booksellers, you are helping to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access. 

Responsibilities:

Visit local booksellers (5 minimum, but can visit as many as you'd like) to drop off information packet on the bookseller’s directory

Be polite and courteous when visiting the bookseller - wait in line to speak to a staff member, don’t be pushy, encourage them to review the information and contact LFL with any questions.

Create a list of local booksellers that you plan to visit. 

Check the existing map to see which booksellers are already listed - you don’t need to go to any that are already listed!

Use booksellers’ associations (MIBA, CALIBA, etc.) to find booksellers near you (if you don’t already know them!)

Visit bookstores, use the provided Excel template to record who you’ve visited, and submit sheet to us via Givepulse.

As an incentive for completing this volunteer opportunity, you will be entered in a giveaway to receive a $50 gift card to the local bookseller of your choice.

Record your impact using Givepulse.

Time Required: A typical visit to a bookseller lasts about five to ten minutes, plus travel to and from, as well as time spent beforehand to research local booksellers. 

Training & Resources Available: We will help you get to know our organization and share tips to find local booksellers near you. 

Qualifications:

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

Group Size: 8 Max

Minimum Age: 10

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.

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. 

Glean Kentucky's Field Volunteers are the day-to-day gleaners, rescuing and redistributing produce within our communities. These opportunities range from grocery gleaning, farmer's market gleans, helping with our Plant it Forward and Plant an Acre programs, and farm gleans, where you will literally be out in a field.

North Central Field Volunteers will be participating in gleans in the Louisville Metro area. These opportunities are primarily in Jefferson and Oldham counties, with additional opportunities in Henry, Trimble, Bullitt, and Shelby counties. You can decide how far out you want to go.

Training provided.

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.

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 45,000 scarves and stories with people in every state and 42 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.

Present basic medical information relating to pregnancy, or birth, or post-partum, or the baby's first year to refugee mothers and answer their questions. Client will gain the knowledge they need to be confident at medical appointments and to access their own health resources.

Help children with classroom activities, handwashing, snack serving, and clean up. The client will become self-sufficient in developing their child's skills to prepare them for school, and the client will start to learn English to become self-sufficient with job search and daily life activities like grocery shopping.

Help children with classroom activities, handwashing, snack serving, and clean up. The client will become self-sufficient in developing their child's skills to prepare them for school, and the client will start to learn English to become self-sufficient with job search and daily life activities like grocery shopping.

Help transport our refugee clients to medical appointment, appointments, and deliver food boxes.

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 

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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!

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