Opportunities From: Metro United Way's Volunteer Connection

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

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

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

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

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

Make a Difference in Your Community—Right from Home!

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

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

What You'll Do:

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

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

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

Why Volunteer with Inspiring Service?

Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you for committing your time and energy to the Farmers Market 2024! 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 apron and final instructions. This is also where you can leave personal belongings in a secure area.

Dress Code: Comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended. You will receive a volunteer apron upon check-in, which we ask you to wear throughout the event to identify you as part of the team.

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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Regardless of your role, you might:

What you'll need:

What you'll gain:

Ready to get started?

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

Empower Healthy Choices!

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

What you'll do:

What you'll need:

What you'll gain:

Ready to get started?

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

Join us and empower healthy choices in our neighborhood!

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.

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 

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.

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. 

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."

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. 

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

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

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. 

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 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

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 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.

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

The Center for Lay Ministries is seeking Spanish bilingual volunteers at our Food Pantry in Jeffersonville, Indiana. We need volunteers to help translate for our Spanish speaking clients. We are open Monday thru Friday. Times and days are flexible. 

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

If you are interested in volunteering your time for the next volunteer opportunity that our office is organizes, please reach out to us!

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. 

YMCA Safe Place Services needs volunteers to mentor in the Y-NOW Mentoring Program. The program pairs mentors with youth with incarcerated parents to serve as positive adult role models.

Volunteer Requirements

 - Mentors must be able to meet once a week with their mentee for 10 months.

- 1 day of training, background check, CAN check, ID, and proof of auto insurance.

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. 

Volunteer to be a Restorative Justice Facilitator. We are also looking for individuals to be "community representatives".

This volunteer opportunity would involve people being willing to participate in the conference process to speak to the impact of the crime on their community.

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. 

The Hope Buss is in need of Intake Day Volunteers - Volunteers will organize donated goods for distribution (Tuesday's)

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. 

Sowing Seeds with Faith is in need of tutoring assistance for students in elementary, middle, and high school. This opportunity lasts the duration of the school year and takes place at the Urban League. 

Monday - Thursday @ Louisville Urban League from 3-7PM.

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. 

Prominent Youth of America is looking for volunteers to help with video production, graphic design, and audio production. Volunteers who have experience in the entertainment industry and want to share their knowledge, are needed to volunteer and help develop youth within this organization. 

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. 

The Neighborhood House needs Volunteers to assist with the following maintenance tasks: 

- Basic furniture assembly

- Clean up assistance of natural playground

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. 

The Louisville Urban League is in need of interns, legal advice volunteers, and attorneys willing to offer consultation for legal information and advice with clients free of charge. If you are a professional in these fields, the Louisville Urban League can benefit from your knowledge to help those in our community that need it the most.

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. 

ACE Project offers volunteer opportunities that focus on helping the youth within our community with creative vocations, behavioral therapy and counseling, life skills, and educational support, this organization is sure to have something that interests you!

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. 

To provide guidance, mentorship, coping skills, Health and Wellness, mental and physical education. All through youth structured activities such as Step, Dance, Basketball teams and more. As our mission statement says “A-One CARES”. A-One offers various volunteer opportunities including Books and Basketball, PAL program, which includes mentoring, coaching and arts and crafts, and stocking the food pantry once a week. If you are interested in mentoring at risk youth, or assisting with stocking the food pantry, this opportunity is right for you!

*Volunteers for Special Events are Routinely Needed. 

 C- community

A- academics

R- respect

E- education

S- service

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. 

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.

In need of 1 or 2 individuals/couples who can lift up to 35 pounds of donated food from Kroger on Thursdays at 9:30am.  We have a cargo van that you can drive!

Create short 6-10 minute informational videos to increase our participants and their children’s skill-set. Some examples of needed videos include: -Fun Summer activities for young children (learning or to keep busy), How to keep the house clean (ways to do small things every day in order to keep the house in order, easy and healthy recipes, Academic (study habits, testing tips, how to get organized) Career (do/don’ts on a resume or in an interview), etc. The videos will only be accessible to our participants on our private YouTube channel. This is a big need right now! 

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

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

Pick up any yard debris and trash.

Pressure wash the deck, patio and walkways.

Clean windows inside and outside.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Duties & Responsibilities:

Qualifications

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

Requirements:

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

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

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

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

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

Qualifications:  

Responsibilities:

Training Provided: 

Requirements:

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

Length of Commitment:  Six months

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

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

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

Duties & Responsibilities:

Qualifications:  

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

Requirements:

Time Commitment: 2 – 4 visits per month.

Length of Commitment:  One year

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

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

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