Opportunities From: Metro United Way's Volunteer Connection

Become a Grocery Bringer and Nourish Our Neighborhood!

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

What you'll do:

What you'll need:

What you'll gain:

Ready to get started?

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

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

https://www.bringingjusticehomelou.org/volunteer

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

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

Make a Difference in a Student’s Life

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

REQUIREMENTS

HOW TO APPLY

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

FOR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS, & YOUTH PROGRAM LEADERS

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

OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED & SUPPORT

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

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

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

Reports to: Alma Herovic, Community Engagement Coordinator

Coordinates with: Resettlement/Development Staff

Department: Reception & Placement (R&P)

Location: Louisville, KY

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

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

WHO WE ARE

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

WHAT WE DO

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

DESCRIPTION

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

REQUIREMENTS

HOW TO APPLY

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

FOR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS, & YOUTH PROGRAM LEADERS

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

OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED & SUPPORT

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

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

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

Reports to: Alma Herovic, Community Engagement Coordinator

Coordinates with: Resettlement/Development Staff

Department: Reception & Placement (R&P)

Location: Louisville, KY

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

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

WHO WE ARE

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

WHAT WE DO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A child is waiting for a volunteer like YOU!

Learn more by watching our CASA 101 informational video here!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Welcome Team is a group of 5-10 people who assist our case management team with the essential tasks of welcoming a new refugee or immigrant to Louisville. The commitment includes food shopping, furnishing an apartment with donated goods, being present at the airport arrival, and transporting clients to initial appointments.

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 James.

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 NEW chef-led experience with Chef James 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 $300 donation to support our meal program.

Dates Available: Sunday -Thursday

Meet Chef James

Chef James graduated with a B.A. in culinary management from the International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. He’s been cooking for 14 years and was the Executive Chef at Whiskey Dry by Ed Lee and Sous Chef at Milkwood. Most recently, Chef James served as the Culinary Liaison to The LEE Initiative.

"I am excited to serve and help others serve our guest families. I look forward to assisting you with this in any way I can, and if I can show you a chef trick or two, then that’s all just a bonus."

Our Volunteers LOVE Meals from the Heart!

"Wow! What a fun and meaningful experience I had participating in "Meals from the Heart"! Chef James gave me the confidence I needed to feel comfortable creating a delicious and nutritious meal for the families staying at the House."

"Chef James thoughtfully plans every component of the delicious meal--including extras and adjustments for little ones with dietary needs or specific favorites--so you can be certain everyone will leave feeling nourished."

"Chef James makes this experience extra special given his warm and caring heart focusing on what will bring the most comfort and happiness to the guests. If you enjoy food, learning new skills from an expert, and supporting the community, please learn more about this opportunity."

The Lighthouse Trustees, lead by Steve Milam, have various opportunities from larger projects to smaller projects, to weekly mowings, etc.  

Saturday Mentoring and Enrichment Program

This program is a weekly workshop that provides experiential learning opportunities and college visits to middle and high school Latinx students in the Louisville area. Each Saturday throughout the academic year we engage presenters to share their knowledge and expertise with our group of 6th - 12th grade Achievers. We also take field trips to various enrichment activities within the community to enhance students' understanding of their options in life after graduating from high school.
Due to high volume of Achievers, Adelante is looking for volunteers to support the staff and presenters with several duties including, student engagement, translation of English to Spanish or Spanish to English, chaperones for field trips and set-up and break-down of program site 

As we approach the colder months, our scholars (big and little) will need gloves, hats and scarves to keep warm. We invite organizations to have a drive for these items. All sizes (adult and children) are needed. Keep our participants warm and safe this winter. 

To apply to join The Outriders Volunteer Program at the Ketucky Derby Museum, please fill out the application using the link below.

https://www.derbymuseum.org/get-involved/volunteer-application.html

Volunteer Opportunities include, but are not limited to:

Our tour escorts are a core part of the Kentucky Derby Museum experience as they help guests during our historic walking tour of Churchill Downs. After a certain number of hours Volunteers also have the ability to escort our Backstretch Breakfast Tours where visitors receive a behind the scenes look at the Churchill Downs Infield and might even catch some horses on the track.

Our Events Volunteers assist with a wide variety of activities such as helping visitors design their very own Derby hat or decorate horseshoes. These events are designed to bring the vibrant energy of The Derby to groups in and outside of the Kentucky Derby Museum.

The Kentucky Derby Museum welcomes hundreds of school children during the year. Docents play a key role in school visits by presenting various exhibitions to school groups throughout the year.

From assisting our retail department to cataloging and clerical work, these Volunteers help Museum staff with crucial day to day projects.

LYG seeks to provide a diverse selection of programming for our youth. To achieve this goal, LYG partners with community members and other community organizations to offer a robust selection of program topics. If you'd be interested in leading a night of programming, reach out using our program proposal form:

https://forms.gle/Kb2BkBAEEWZfbvKb8

LYG is looking for adult volunteers to help update and renovate our space through:

Please email Volunteer@louisvilleyouthgroup.org for more information.

LYG staff work incredibly hard to ensure that our space stays orderly and clean, but it can be a lot to manage when you have 100 or so youth in and out of the space during the week. If creating order where there is chaos is your vacuum bag, and you'd love to be best friends with Marie Kondo, spend an hour or two help LYG tidy our space. The staff will adore you.

Mx. Clean will help maintain the LYG Program Rooms by:

Mx. Clean will help assess and organize our program supplies by:

LYG maintains a resource closet for Trans and Non-binary youth to access gender-affirming clothing and accessories. We are looking for 3-4 volunteers to help LYG receive donations and keep the closet organized and updated. Email Volunteer@louisvilleyouthgroup.org to get more information.

Every year LYG has a number of volunteer opportunities that are not part of our regular schedule. If you'd like to stay up-to-date on all of our volunteer experiences as they grow and evolve, email: Volunteer@louisvilleyouthgroup.org

Pasta Dinner and Talent Show

Every spring our youth work together with staff and volunteers to plan and host LYG's annual Pasta Dinner and Talent Show. This is the community's favorite LYG fundraiser and it requires a lot of hands working together to make it happen. Keep your eyes and ears open to find out how to support this event each year.

Pride Festivals & Events

LYG participates in all of Kentuckiana's major Pride events. Each year we encourage volunteers and supporters to march in parades, represent LYG at events, and help plan and run the Family Zone.

Queer Prom

Every Spring, LYG throws a "Silent Disco" Queer Prom for LGBTQIA+ and Allied folks. We always need a strong setup team, engaging chaperones, activity leaders, and a clean up crew.

Glitter Gala

The Glitter Gala is LYG's annual 21+ fundraising event. LYG is dedicated to featuring local Queer artists and performers, supporting local businesses, and celebrating the work of LYG and the people who make that work possible. LYG invites volunteers to join the Gala planning committee, or to help manage logistics the day of the event.

Empowerment Camp

Each Fall, LYG takes 60 LGBTQIA+ youth on a weekend trip to offer them the opportunity to build stronger relationships, develop their leadership skills and experience nature. There are a lot of pre-camp errands and tasks that volunteers can support, and we're always looking for reliable volunteers to be camp counselors. (Counselors need to pass a background check and do a short training with our program team before leaving for camp)

NYE Youth Lock-in

NYE is the perfect night for an overnight party. LYG offers youth a safe, and fun filled night to celebrate the New Year! LYG can always use help preparing for the lock-in, and we always need chaperones to spend the night. (Chaperones need to pass a background check and do a short training with our program team before the lock-in)

**THIS IS OPPORTUNITY IS FOR NEW MENTORS**

LYG mentors create a brave space for our youth, build trust through relationships, and promote positive conversation and self-image. Mentors strengthen LYG by sharing their unique talents and gifts with our youth, staff, and each other.   You must be between the ages of 21+ to mentor for our Junior Group (5-12) or 24+ to mentor for our young adult groups (13-24).

Mentor Commitment & Expectations: These are subject to change due to Public Health concerns, Program changes, and LYG Staff capacity.

Mentors are supervised by the Program Director, and may work collaboratively with other LYG staff / program coordinators.

If you haven't already, Apply to be a New Mentor here: https://forms.gle/nyfRh1NjdLErRb4V8

The youth at Louisville Youth Group LOVE to play board games.  To build program capacity, we are renovating our former board room into a gamer's paradise, complete with tabletop games, a video game station, and storage!  We need your help to provide games, game consoles, gaming supplies (ex: dice, reusable maps, DM screens, figurines, etc.) to help entertain and engage the youth we serve.

Level Up your volunteer service by donating in demand items, and/or holding a supply drive for LYG!  Check out our list of desired Game Room treasures here: https://a.co/4efw2AP

For more information, reach out to the LYG Team at Volunteer@louisvilleyouthgroup.org

LYG provides a Free Resource Closet of shoes, clothing, accessories, and gender-affirming items to build self-confidence and gender euphoria. Your donation helps provide these critical items to support youth and young adults in their identity and mental health, especially as many states are prohibiting medical transitioning services.

We need your help to provide these items in a wide range of sizes and skin tones for our growing community.

Here are links to our Amazon Wish list, and companies that provide the items we are in need of:

The Bank Street Food Bank, is in need of volunteers to assist with the food pantry. Volunteers are needed to assist with checking expiration dates, building boxes, organizing the donation room, and packing boxes with nonperishable items for weekly distribution to those within the community. 

JFCS is looking for a reliable volunteer with a pickup truck to pick up orders from Dare to Care (Fern Valley & Poplar Level) and drop it off at JFCS (Bowman Field) on Monday mornings. Please reach out for details! Thank you for considering supporting the vision of JFCS, where all in greater Louisville live with dignity and purpose. 

Gentiva Hospice is looking for Tuck-In Volunteers:

One to two volunteers are needed weekly in our office to make tuck-in calls to our patients or family members.  These calls are necessary to ensure that our patients have needed medications, supplies and/or support service.

Please call Peggy at 812.284.2600 for more information about all available volunteer opportunities.  

Gentiva Hospice is looking for Veteran-to-Veteran Volunteers to visit patients in their home, assisted living or skilled nursing facilities throughout Southern Indian.

Our hospice program, "Vets Caring for Vets" need retired or active-duty military members who are willing to share some of their time to help support veterans who are terminally ill.

Veteran's share a comradery through military experiences that are unique to them.  Volunteers will be trained to work directly with patients and families to provide services such as companionship, emotional support, socialization and respite for caregivers.  

Task: Patient Support Volunteers for the "We Honor Veterans" program

Please call Peggy at 812.284.2600 for more information about all available volunteer opportunities. 

If you would like to support CASA in other ways than becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate, we have two committees that meet regularly and are integral to our organization. These are great opportunities to be involved and support our mission without a large time commitment. 

Development Committee: Supports general development efforts such as annual fundraisers and events. Committee members help shape our events as well as volunteer at them. 

Outreach Committee: Increases community engagement. Members help identify key community events and opportunities for CASA to partake. Committee members help engage the community through awareness opportunities. 

Office Administration Tasks: Help out with stuffing envelopes for mailings, organizing storage areas, etc.

Translation: Assist our Advocates and the families they serve by translating written materials and spoken interactions.

The preschool for deaf children here needs help with moving furniture to an adjacent building. We would like 5-10 volunteers. If time permits, we may do some outdoor beautification work.

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

We ask cooks to arrive by 7:00 a.m. and leave after we finish serving at 12:30 p.m. Prep workers come in at 7:00 a.m. and are finished by 10:30 a.m. Servers are asked to arrive at 9:45 a.m. and stay until 12:45 p.m. 

On Saturdays, we ask all volunteers to be here by 7:45 a.m. and stay until 12:45 p.m.

During the week, the maximum number for a group sign-up is 9 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

First impressions go a long way! Greeter and wayfinder volunteers set the tone for a positive experience by welcoming patients, families and guests entering the hospital. These volunteers also escort patients to their destinations and assist in providing directions or other facility information.

Volunteer application: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/850352676 

Each of our hospitals provides care for over 100,000 patients over the course of a year. Along with our patients’ unique treatment and personal needs, clerical needs accompany each visit. Clerical volunteers support our hospitals by performing a wide range of duties such as copying, filing, cutting, laminating, assembling resource packets and supply kits, making phone calls, providing reminders, stocking materials, decorating, sorting mail and more.

Volunteer application: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/850352676 

Department volunteers are an important part of providing the level of compassionate care for which our hospitals are known. Department volunteers support a specific department and may perform a variety of responsibilities, including responding to patient requests, making patient rounds in treatment and lobby areas, and providing clerical support.

Volunteer application: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/850352676

Our volunteers make patient/family rounds and provide items to help make their stay more comfortable. One of the items we like to provide are magazines. Patients and visitors enjoy a variety of reading materials - home, fashion, sports, entertainment, nature. If you have magazines to donate, please contact us to arrange a drop-off or pick-up.

This program offers communion to Catholic-identified patients weekly in partnership with the Archdiocese of Louisville.

Must be certified by the Archdiocese of Louisville.

To submit an application, please visit https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP=50368471

Our hospital gift shops can provide a breath of fresh air for patients, families, guests and employees in need of a pick-me-up. Gift shop volunteers work the cash registers, record and stock inventory, arrange shop displays, coordinate phone orders, open and close the shops, and provide friendly customer service.

Volunteer application: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/850352676 

THE ROLE OF A CASA

CASA supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy for children who have experienced abuse or neglect so that they can thrive in safe, permanent homes.

The Role of a Casa

Speak with all adults involved with the child from parents to foster parents to teachers, counselors, therapists, etc. to get the most well-rounded and complete picture of the child’s life and needs

Submit a court report that explains the current status of the case and make recommendations for support of the child, placement of the child, and services needed. Attend court hearings when available.

CASA’S ARE

CASA's Are Not

Help beautify the grounds around one of Wellspring's Community Housing Programs (a small, two-story apartment building) in the Bashford Manor area.

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.

Thank you for dedicating your time and energy to make a positive impact in our community. Your efforts are crucial in helping us understand local grocery store environments better, which in turn helps us advocate for healthy, accessible, and equitable food options for everyone.

The Grocery Store Assessment Form is a tool designed to evaluate the quality, affordability, and accessibility of food options available in local grocery stores. Your input will help us generate valuable data that will inform our initiatives, partnership opportunities, and outreach programs.

As you complete this form, you'll be asked a series of questions about the grocery store you are assessing. These may include:

This assessment is expected to take approximately 20-30 minutes of your time. Feel free to take notes or photos as you move through the store to assist you in filling out the form accurately.

All information collected will remain confidential and will only be used for the purpose of improving the food environments in our community. Specific stores will not be identified in any public reports without their explicit permission.

Your insights are invaluable to us, and we are incredibly grateful for your contribution. Let's work together to make our community a healthier and more equitable place to live!

Please proceed to the assessment questions: https://forms.gle/M9ABGHU7oxxbArNr7 

Thank you for your commitment and support!

The Change Today, Change Tomorrow Team.

Open Hand Kitchen

The Open Hand Kitchen at 1026 South Jackson St. serves free meals to shelter clients as well as the poor and working poor in our community.

They are open 365 days a year, serving two nutritious meals each day, at 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. The cafeteria-style dining room offers guests an entrée, vegetables, salad, dessert, bread, and beverage.

St. Vincent de Paul Louisville’s Open Hand Kitchen opened in October 1983 in St. Paul Catholic Church at 1026 South Jackson St. The Open Hand Kitchen relies heavily on dedicated groups of volunteers, who serve two meals a day – at noon for lunch and 5pm for dinner – to anyone in need, no questions asked. Each year, the Open Hand Kitchen serves more than 90,000 meals.

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is open from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It is fully staffed by volunteers and offers canned goods, proteins, pasta, shelf-stable beverages as well as frozen foods including meat, poultry, and fish. Fresh produce is also available year-round. In 2022, with the price of groceries largely increasing, the Food Pantry served an average of more than 650 households monthly.

With support from Dare to Care Food Bank, St. Vincent de Paul’s Food Pantry opened in July 2014, serving residents in one of Louisville’s poorest neighborhoods.

Catholic Charities is a wonderful organization that our department has had the privilege to volunteer with. Catholic Charities is in need of assistance with gathering goods that have been donated, in their donation area and packaging them up for apartments for families in need. This opportunity is wonderful for individuals as well as groups. Please reach out for any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

The Salvation Army is an organization that our department has had the privilege to volunteer with. This organization always needs assistance with packaging together boxes of nonperishable items as well as organizing the donation room. Whether you volunteer as a group or as an individual, there are many tasks at the Salvation Army that are needed to be done. 

We need a dedicated volunteer to help us pickup Pizza donations in Valley Station!  Items are not heavy and personal SUV or Truck can be used.

Monday Pickups at 10 am.

Volunteers are needed to help serve the hot nutritious daily meals provided by Dare to Care Mon. through Fri. at 4:00.  Volunteers are needed to simply plate food and serve it to the kids. This takes approximately one hour.  If you are interested in signing up one time or for an ongoing shift please contact Tina Hood at thood@bgckyana.org. 

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

We are looking for volunteers to help our clients shop for donations in our donation room. Volunteers will be counting items, restocking shelves, keeping the room clean and organized, and helping our refugee/immigrant clients find what they need in the store.

When a refugee family is resettled through Catholic Charities, they come to our location to receive the things they need from our room of items donated by the community. Our current space is like a warehouse: all of our incoming and outgoing donations are in one space, and it makes for an overwhelming experience for clients already acclimating to a totally new country. Still, we want to give clients the dignity to pick out items like household goods and clothing for themselves. By redesigning the donation room, clients will have their own space to “shop.” Staff will spend significantly less time sorting through donations and more time directly helping clients. 

We will be moving the shopping space to another building on our campus and want it to be a dignified “store-like” experience for our clients. Our student group will help us to move the items and the needed accessories to the new building. The old space will be used as a place to efficiently sort donations that will eventually be given to clients.

When a refugee family is resettled through Catholic Charities, they come to our location to receive the things they need from our room of items donated by the community. Our current space is like a warehouse: all of our incoming and outgoing donations are in one space, and it makes for an overwhelming experience for clients already acclimating to a totally new country. Still, we want to give clients the dignity to pick out items like household goods and clothing for themselves. By redesigning the donation room, clients will have their own space to “shop.” Staff will spend significantly less time sorting through donations and more time directly helping clients. 

We will be moving the shopping space to another building on our campus and want it to be a dignified “store-like” experience for our clients. Our student group will help us to move the items and the needed accessories to the new building. The old space will be used as a place to efficiently sort donations that will eventually be given to clients.

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 apartment set ups. 

As part of our work for refugees at Catholic Charities, we find and set up housing for newly arrive families and individuals. In order to make sure our clients feel welcomed, safe, and happy as they arrive to Louisville we make sure their housing is completely ready for them when they arrive. This takes volunteers to help make beds, set up kitchens/bathrooms, carry in furniture, etc. so our clients are settled in places they can call home! 

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. 

The Girl In Us is a self esteem program for girls 1st through 12th grade.  We will be collecting hygiene and hair care products.  We are collecting travel size deodorant, tooth paste, toothbrushes, dental floss, feminine products, hand sanitizer, combs, brushes, pony tail holders, edge brushes, hair gel, lip gloss, finger nail polish, scrunchies.

We will sort medical supplies to count and pack to disburse globally, which includes local.  

We are going to be opening on Tuesdays to serve the community due to the growing need.  Every Tuesday in April we will be accepting volunteers to help us get the off the ground.  

The Delta Foundation needs volunteers for their Books and Basketball program, that meets on Tuesday's beginning April 25th from 6:30-7:45. Volunteers will tutor on reading and literacy and will enjoy basketball with the youth as well. All materials will be provided. This volunteer opportunity focuses on youth mentorship, as well as education for those who are at risk. 

To volunteer, please click the "Respond" button below. If you do not already have an account, you will be prompted to create one. OR you can email jacob.hazel@louisvilleky.gov and we will sign you up. 

Louisville Youth Group’s board performs the important vision work required to continue a path of growth and opportunity for LYG. The Board determines our mission, oversees the work of our director, creates and maintains our strategic plan, builds fundraising and development resources.

Current Board Commitment:
2-Year Term Length (May Serve 2 Consecutive Terms)
Monthly Board Meeting (Board Breaks for the Month of July)
2 Bi-Annual Board Retreats (1 Day Each)
Service on at least one committee

The board meets the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 PM. The first portion of the meeting is open to the public, and then the final portion is closed session. Feel free to come and visit one of our meetings!

https://forms.gle/FXdmhrmgcuhosTQj6

Help fulfill the needs of the Neighborhood Nest by hosting a Baby Bundle drive. 

Needed items are as follows or users can access our Amazon wishlist: 

Once collected items can be donated to the Shawnee Library @ 3912 West Broadway. 

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.

ChooseWell Communities' mission is to create a community that equips families in recover with children under the age of five to choose well for their future.

Every Wednesday, ChooseWell Communities has their clients and their families come to our space at Sanctuary Church for programming. While they are with us, the families are unable to have a family meal. That's where you come in!

Empty nesters who are used to feeding an army? Any grill masters who love time making meals? Is cooking your love language?

We are looking for volunteers who want to make meals for our families while they are doing what they need to improve their situation and have a better life for themselves and their family. It doesn't have to be anything extravagant, just enough to feed about 45 people (20 adults, 25 kids). 

Any help is always appreciated! You can also use this link: Meal Train

ChooseWell Communities' mission is to create a community that equips families in recovery with children under the age of five to choose well for their future.

Each Wednesday evening, our clients gather in person for a hot meal and educational programming, building their capacity for Recovery Capital and sustainability. While the parents are taking the steps to turn their lives around, their children are playing and doing activities. Just wait until you see this space!!

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.

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. 

Help us at Wayside Christian Mission by painting some of our areas that really could use a facelift.  If you are handy with a paint brush and roller then we need your help.  Making our entrances, balconies, kitchens and rooms look brand new by getting together with a group of friends or coworkers to help give some of our areas a MUCH NEEDED fresh coat of paint.  Contact kris.gordon.wcm@gmail.com.

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

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 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.

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

After School Tutoring

This After School Learning Program matches Adelante students with Tutors from all over the world to work together in learning and improving skills. The program takes place entirely online, meaning that tutors volunteer in the comfort of their own home. Virtual Learning will offer continued educational opportunities to Adelante students during the summer months and into the school year.

College Corps Program 

This program focuses on preparing junior and senior high school Latinx students to access and succeed in college. In this program, we pair students with local professionals who become the students’ mentors for the length of the school year. 

This program meets once a month on a Saturday, offering workshops where students and mentors learn about college applications, scholarships, and the college experience in general. Students also visit up to 4 colleges each academic year. 

Students and mentors work together on an ongoing, weekly basis to ensure that students have a solid college-prep plan during their junior and senior years and are on track to submit admissions and scholarship applications.

The Boys & Girls Clubs will be serving hundreds of kids this summer.  If you are your company is interested in collecting supplies for summer fun, we are in need of the following items:

Popsicles

sidewalk chalk

bubbles 

jump ropes

playground balls

kites

hula hoops

water balloons

wooden paddle balls

ankle skip balls

slinkies

giant yard games (jenga, connect 4 etc.)

Best Buddies Friendship programs represent one of our organization’s four key mission pillars.  These programs build one-to-one friendships between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), offering social interactions while improving the quality of life and level of inclusion for a population that is often isolated and excluded. Through their participation, people with IDD form meaningful connections with their peers, gain self-confidence and self-esteem, and share interests, experiences and activities that many other individuals enjoy.

The Best Buddies Citizens program supports the development of friendships between adults with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in corporate and civic communities. Many people with IDD have limited opportunities for social interactions after they leave the school environment. This program helps people with IDD become part of mainstream society and creates an inclusive and diverse community for all.

If you are a person without a disability that is looking to make a new friend, this is the volunteer opportunity for you!

We are looking for additional board members that are passionate about early literacy and new families.  We are a local non-profit focused on working with local small businesses, to help our local families.  Our board meets bi-monthly for one hour.  

Our R.E.A.D. program volunteers visit families in the hospital that have just had a new baby.  Volunteers deliver our totes that include books and other early learning materials.  Then volunteers discuss the importance of reading, engaging, attaching and discovering with their baby beginning at birth.  Training is required as well as completing the hospital's volunteer checklist.  

Requirements:

Responsibilities:

Skills Required: 

Prior Experience:

Post-graduation degree/diploma or equivalent experience in a related field required plus 2 or more years experience building partnerships with industry, education and government.