Opportunities From: Metro United Way's Volunteer Connection

Join us for a community volunteer project at Lannan Park. Volunteers will help keep the park clean and welcoming by participating in a litter cleanup and completing light maintenance tasks such as clearing pathways, tidying common areas, and refreshing park features. It's a great opportunity to give back, meet neighbors, and make a positive impact on the community.

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

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

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

Volunteer drivers must:

We need more drivers and would love your help!

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

Help us beautify one of Wellspring's supportive housing properties that helps adults with serious mental illness maintain long term housing.  Utilizing a calming outdoor space is part of the recovery process and we need help beautifying the outdoor spaces by planting flowers, pulling weeds, mulching, raking, etc.

To volunteer with the Kentucky Humane Society, please visit https://www.kyhumane.org/get-involved/volunteer or email Arika Hardwick at volunteer@kyhumane.org.  

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Volunteer roles may include:

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

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

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

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

We will be at Shawnee park cleaning up trash on June 7th from 1-3 PM! We need volunteers to come pick up trash with us! We'll have all supplies needed, refreshments, and free seed bombs for attendees! We'll see you there!

We are partnering with the historical Mt Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church to host summer camp programming this summer for 50 Louisville kids, and we'd like to make sure the outdoor space is prepped and ready for them! 

We will host a community beautification day to prepare for summer camp.

Planned activities include:

This project will create a cleaner, more inviting space for not only the kids in camp, but also the church and the surrounding community.

IWRBR will provide: gloves, trash bags, mulch, flower seeds, basic hand tools, water, and breakfast pastries 

Volunteers- if you have shovels, rakes, weed eaters, leaf blowers, etc, that you wouldn't mind sharing for the morning, please bring them! 

At Gilda's Club we believe no one should face cancer alone. Join us on Day of Compassion to pack activity bags for pediatric cancer families & to help ready the clubhouse for upcoming events. 

Help us to fill over 200 tote bags with books and other early learning materials.  Books for Babes volunteers go to different prenatal classes to teach families how to read, engage, attach and discover. Each participant receives their own R.E.A.D. tote with 2 books and other materials.  We need help stuffing the totes provided to families. 

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

Event Date & Time:

Location:

Volunteer Assignments & Schedules:

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

Dress Code: Comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended.

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

Emergency Contacts:

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

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

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

Description: 
A usual shift has tasks like

SHIFT DAYS AND LOCATIONS:

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

Shawnee Community Center
609 South 37th Street

Volunteers needed: Four (4)

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

Park-hill Community Center
1703 South 13th Street

Volunteers needed: Six (6)

Wednesday Shift: 11 AM - 2:30 PM

Molly Leonard Portland Community Center
640 North 27th Street

Volunteers needed: Four (4)

Thursday Shift: 11 AM - 2:30 PM

Baxter Community Center
1125 W Liberty St

Volunteers needed: Four (4)

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

We will be cleaning up the area around the Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Complex. We will be picking up trashing the surrounding block and helping the facility with beautification projects. You can join us anytime during the clean up window

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

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

More Than a Smile Foundation invites volunteers to join our Community Check-In Day, a 3-hour service event supporting immigrant, refugee, and low-income families in registering their children for 2026–2027 JCPS school transportation (bus services).

Many families face barriers navigating school systems due to language, technology, or unfamiliarity with processes. This event provides hands-on, one-on-one support to ensure students have reliable transportation to school removing a critical barrier to attendance and success.

Volunteers will work alongside youth leaders to:

This is a high-impact, community-centered opportunity where volunteers directly help families access education and essential services while empowering youth as leaders.

No prior experience required training will be provided at the start of the event.

Join Family Scholar House as we create Summer Essentials Packs as we get ready for sunny days! These packs will include helpful warm-weather items like sunscreen, band-aids, antiseptic wipes, bubbles, and other fun and practical essentials to help kids and families stay safe, healthy, and enjoy the season. Whether you come with friends, coworkers, or family, this is an easy and meaningful way to make a direct impact in our community. Together, we can help families feel supported and ready for summer adventures big and small! Sign up today and help us spread sunshine, smiles, and care.

Join us for Day of Compassion on June 3rd to help us clean up our campus gym! Our kids use this space almost every day and it needs some love and care. Join us for a couple of hours doing some good work with good people for a good cause! We hope to see you there!

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

Needs:

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

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

Duties of the Book Deliverer:

Requirements:

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

Seeking Volunteers that are skilled with powertools to help us install a wooden platform connecting our back door to a garage door on a storage room.  The platform will need to be 17ft long by 5.5 ft wide.  This would allow us to access the storage space with our rolling carts.  We have a plan but need your help to execute it!   

Join us for a meaningful Day of Compassion project that supports healing, skill-building, and community connection. Our therapy garden plays an important role in our clients’ therapeutic experience, offering hands-on activities throughout the year—from spring preparation and planting to weeding and harvesting—while allowing participants to truly enjoy the fruits - and vegetables - of their labor. Tending the garden helps clients build confidence, develop life skills, and take pride in what they help grow. Volunteers are needed to help prepare the garden for the summer and for many seasons ahead. Those with basic construction skills can assist by repairing raised garden beds and creating a designated space for mulch storage. We also welcome creative volunteers to help design and create a garden sign honoring the occupational therapist whose vision and dedication made this space possible. In the true spirit of compassion, the garden’s surplus harvest is shared with local food banks to support neighbors experiencing food insecurity. By giving your time and talents, you’ll help sustain a space where healing happens, growth is nurtured, and generosity extends beyond our garden into the wider community.

Join the Louisville Folk School (LFS) on the Muhammad Ali Center's Day of Compassion (6/3) to pick up trash in the hidden gems of our beautiful Clifton area! Starting at 9:30 am, we'll fuel up with coffee and breakfast before heading out to the Chicken Steps (off Brownsboro Rd, a short walk from LFS) . From there, we'll pick up litter all the way to Bingham Park. Thank you to Brightside for providing our cleanup supplies. We hope to see you for a rewarding outdoor morning!

We'll publicize among our supporters and congregations for a personal care drive, focusing on those items that can't be purchased with SNAP benefits (shampoo, laundry pods, dishwashing detergent, toilet paper, etc).  On June 3, donors can drive into our parking lot where volunteers will help unload, sort and store the donated items, along with sales of a hot dog lunch.

Cedar Lake is seeking volunteers who are interested in giving back to the environment and supporting our residents in a meaningful, hands-on way.

At one of our locations, residents have expressed a desire to care for the wildlife around their home by creating birdhouses.

Volunteers will help decorate birdhouses alongside residents, then assist in placing them around the property and filling them with birdseed to welcome local birds. This is a fun, creative opportunity to connect with residents while helping enhance their outdoor environment and support local wildlife.

We are looking to making the perimeter of our property more attractive near our volunteer entrance and memorial paver area by planting arbor vitae evergreen shrubs along the fence line. We hope it will be a small contribution to healthier air in our Smoketown neighborhood.

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

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

At Cedar Lake, we support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a variety of ways, including independent living apartments that foster independence and community. We’re currently seeking volunteers to help spruce up these homes and outdoor spaces.

Volunteers will assist with tasks such as trimming shrubs, weeding, planting flowers, and mulching. This is a great opportunity to make a visible impact while supporting our residents in maintaining a welcoming and enjoyable environment

Hui Kaululehua is a local group focused on the perpetuation and practice of Hawaiian Hula. We are dedicated to sharing the beauty of Hawaiian culture and hula with our community. We are thrilled to host the second annual Aloha Lou! - Louisville's Polynesian Cultural Festival - on May 30, 2026 at Central Park! This exciting event will offer an opportunity to celebrate Polynesia and its rich traditions with the Louisville community. Please visit huikaululehua.com/aloha-lou-festival for a recap of last year's event!

Pitch in with the Parks Alliance in partnership with Blueprint 502 for litter cleanup, weeding, and helping the park look its best! 

Alberta O. Jones Park is located at 744 S 23rd St, Louisville, KY 40211

Americana is joining the citywide Day of Compassion on June 3rd to put service into action. In the spirit of compassion that this day represents, volunteers will prepare our spaces for Welcome (U)niversity week — a three-day program that helps immigrant and refugee families navigate life in Louisville. A clean, organized, and inviting environment is the first message our families receive, and on this Day of Compassion, we want that message to be one of dignity, care, and community.

Bring joy to our families by preparing delicious snacks in our kitchen! Volunteers are invited to create healthy snacks or bake sweet treats to brighten everyone’s day. All snacks must be prepared on-site and ingredients should be brought in their original packaging.  This is a great opportunity for individuals or groups of 8 or less.

Join us for a morning of work in our community garden - growing food to support the wellbeing of children and families.

RISE in Parkland: A Day of Compassion is a volunteer opportunity hosted by Option to Success Inc. that invites community members to take part in a hands-on clean-up and beautification effort at the future RISE Campus in the Parkland neighborhood.

This opportunity allows volunteers to directly contribute to improving the physical environment by removing trash and debris, cleaning high-visibility areas, and helping prepare the site to become a safe and welcoming space for youth and families. Volunteers will be organized into teams and assigned specific areas to ensure an efficient and meaningful impact.

In honor of Muhammad Ali’s legacy of service, this project provides a tangible way for individuals to give back to the community while supporting the development of a campus that will offer housing, behavioral health services, and life-skills programming.

Through this opportunity, volunteers will not only improve a physical space but also play a role in advancing long-term community impact and supporting the future of youth and families in Parkland.

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

There are two volunteer slots for our weekday meal schedule.

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

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

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

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

Help transport our youth and young adults in wheelchairs from their rooms to our gym to enjoy an orchestra performance! 

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

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

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

Responsibilities:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Record your impact using Givepulse.

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

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

Qualifications:

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

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


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

The book a volunteer opportunity head to our website. 

Dates Available: Sunday -Thursday

Group Size: 8 Max

Minimum Age: 10

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

Join OneWest and our community partners for the Day of Compassion as we come together to serve families in the West End of Louisville.

Volunteers and skilled contractors will work in teams to complete minor home repairs and safety improvements for selected households. Projects may include small fixes such as door and window repairs, light maintenance, safety installations, and general home upkeep.

This initiative reflects our commitment to practical, hands-on service—meeting real needs and strengthening our community through collaboration.

We need your help to keep great books accessible to communities 24/7. Visit Little Free Libraries in your community to distribute books! 

We can suggest where to look for free or inexpensive books, or if you already have some, you can share those too. You can find book-sharing boxes near you using our world map or free mobile app. Volunteers over 18 anywhere in the U.S. where there are Little Free Libraries can register for this opportunity. 

Register on our website to get started. If it's your first time signing up with Team LFL, you will be prompted to create an account in our volunteer hub. Once you sign up, you will get access to tips & resources that you review independently online. Our Little Free Library staff can answer your questions by email. You can share books whenever it works for you.  

This is a great opportunity for solo volunteers looking for something flexible to fit their schedule, or for parents looking for a volunteer activity they can do with kids. 

Purpose: By keeping Little Free Libraries full of books, you are helping to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access. 

Responsibilities:

Time required: You set your own schedule. It could be a one-time project or a regular book distribution schedule.

How we can support you: We'll help you start with some online training, and we will suggest sources for books.

Qualifications:

Questions: You can contact the Community Engagement Manager to ask questions. 

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

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

Training provided.

The Portland Festival: Volunteer for the Community!

Join us for the 52nd Annual Portland Festival! We are a 100% volunteer-run event dedicated to showcasing the heart of Louisville’s oldest neighborhood. Help us keep this tradition alive while raising funds to restore our historic community hub.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

easter basket supplies

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

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

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

What You’ll Do

Wash, dry, and fold donated maternity and baby items

Sort donations by size and category

Restock racks and shelves in the maternity pantry

Help keep the donation processing room organized

Time Commitment

Flexible shifts available

Great for individuals or small groups

Good Fit For

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

Those who like organizing and supporting a team

Physical Activity

Standing, bending, and light to moderate lifting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

After initial training, CASA volunteers typically devote 1–4 hours per week to their cases.

A child is waiting for a volunteer like YOU. Learn more by watching our CASA 101 informational video and apply online at www.casariverregion.org/volunteer