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VOLUNTEER
Being a part of the change we seek.
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Afterschool Programs of Lancaster
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We are a community-based non-profit organization whose mission is to provide programs and services that enrich the educational, social, and cultural opportunities of students and families in our communities. | |||||
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American Red Cross
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We prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors through: disaster response & prevention, blood drives & community events. | |||||
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fairfield County, Inc.
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We provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Our vision is that ALL children achieve success in life. | |||||
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By the Way Free Clinic
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We are a neighborhood-based, comprehensive clinic staffed by medical professionals as a non-profit providing medical testing, prescription assistance, social services, and follow care up to those who need it. | |||||
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Canal Winchester Human Services
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We provide a variety of social service programs: Senior Transportation, the COMMUNITY Food Pantry and Community Outreach which provides Emergency Assistance and seasonal Projects such as Tools For Schools and Adopt-A-Family. | |||||
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Career Closet
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We are a United Way sponsored program serving women who are in need of clothes for interviewing and employment. Volunteers will assist eligible clients with clothes selections and may help with employment applications, resumes or interviewing skills. | |||||
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Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging 614-645-0643
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The Volunteer Guardian Program recruits, screens and trains people to be court appointed "Guardians of the Person" to those who are in need of a guardian, but they have no family who are willing or able to assist. | |||||
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Decorative Arts Center of Ohio
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Our mission is to engage our community with innovative and stimulating exhibitions. Volunteer positions include greeter, docent/tour guide, museum shop, special events, and education. | |||||
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Fairfield County 211
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Fairfield County 211 serves as the connection between individuals in need of services and the social services available to them. We also operate the 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Line. | |||||
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FAIRFIELD CENTER for disABILITIES and CEREBRAL PALSY, INC.
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Our goal is to create a better future for people with disabilities by increasing and enhancing their lifestyle opportunities. Encouraging Hope and Fostering Relationships. | |||||
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Fairfield County Board of DD
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Fairfield DD is always looking for community volunteers interested in sharing their skills, interests, hobbies, transportation and resources with people who have developmental disabilities. Friendship is at the core of every volunteer opportunity. | |||||
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Fairfield County Dog Adoption Center & Shelter
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Our mission is to provide an environment of community education; emphasizing excellent service and safety for the community; showing dogs under our protection care and compassion with innovative, yet sustainable means. | |||||
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Fairfield Medical Center
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Our volunteers make a difference in the lives of patients and visitors by creating exceptional experiences from the heart. A wide variety of volunteer opportunities are available. | |||||
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FairHoPe Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc.
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Our Mission promotes compassionate end-of-life care through a professional team approach. We strive to relieve suffering by providing comfort, support and resources to meet the palliative and grief needs of the community. | |||||
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Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland
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Girl Scouts build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. 2.7 million strong. 1.9 million girls and 800,000 adult volunteers who believe girls can change the world. | |||||
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We Are Amazing and where YOU want to Volunteer! Our organization is a locally-run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Our philosophy is that we provide "a hand up, not a hand out". | |||||
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Lancaster-Fairfield Community Action Agency
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We are committed to focusing available resources that will enable low-income families and individuals of all ages to obtain the skill, knowledge, motivation and the opportunities they need to become self-sufficient. | |||||
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Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio
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Food, clothing and shelter are the basic needs of all people. Due to unforeseen circumstances, sometimes people are unable to obtain these needs. That's why we offer a continuum of services to lend a helping hand. | |||||
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Meals on Wheels of Fairfield County
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Supporting the health and well-being of our community's seniors is important work, and we simply cannot meet the growing demand for our services without the help of many dedicated volunteers. | |||||
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Mid-Ohio Psychological Services, Inc.
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Mid-Ohio Psychological Services, Inc. provides high-quality, cost-effective, culturally-sensitive, socially-responsible, mental health, substance abuse, and support services to individuals and community organizations. | |||||
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OLIVEDALE SENIOR CENTER
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We consider Olivedale a premier recreational and educational facility for the 55 of age and older population of the community. Members enjoy the fine arts, sports, hobbies, travel, health and wellness, and cultural learning opportunities. | |||||
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PCMA Food Pantry of Pickerington
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The PCMA Food Pantry of Pickerington is a choice Food Pantry serving residents of the Pickerington Local School District. Once you are on the Food Pantry floor, a volunteer walks along with you to make your selections. | |||||
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The Salvation Army - Serving Lancaster & Fairfield Co.
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The Social Services department is open from 9:30-11:30 and we need volunteers to greet clients and answer phone calls. Volunteers who can assist clients with pantry food selection and stocking pantry items. | |||||
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Simon Kenton Council, Boy Scouts of America
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Locally, the Simon Kenton Council serves over 1,000 youth. Through volunteers, we prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices through outdoor activities, civic service and family development. | |||||
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The Connection...Bringing People, Animals & Nature Together
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Right now, we are looking for volunteers interested in becoming a registered therapy dog team with their canine companion (family dog). All of our volunteers must be a registered with Alliance of Therapy Dogs. | |||||
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The Lighthouse, Inc.
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The Lighthouse is a private, non-profit mental health agency dedicated to promoting a safe and peaceful home and family life environment through quality services focused on the prevention, education, and treatment of family violence. | |||||
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United Way of Fairfield County
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We're focused on connecting our community to effective means that fix critical issues such as children and youth success, family stability, health care, mental health and wellness and job development. | |||||
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Wesley Ridge Retirement Community
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Wesley Ridge offers community, companionship, and a sense of belonging enhanced by mutual respect for privacy. In community, seniors find comfort and a place to call home. | |||||
By volunteering with United Way, you'll not only work to improve our communities, you will enjoy a valuable and rewarding experience through the hands-on opportunity to assist our community's agencies.
Here are just a few ways you can help.
• Community Care Day is the largest volunteer activity in Fairfield County placing over 500 volunteers annually, on a single day, at local non-profit organizations. This event is typically held in September.
• We recruit volunteers each November and December to assist with our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. Volunteers are trained by United Way staff to become IRS certified and are used during the tax season.
• United Way Impact Councils provide an opportunity for philanthropic-minded individuals to network and learn about the programs and services funded to meet our community's needs.
• As a supplement to our Dolly's Imagination Library reading program, we're recruiting volunteers for our Volunteer Reading Challenge, an opportunity to read to school-aged children to improve literacy and student success.
There are many ways to make a difference. To find out more, call us at 740.653.0643 today!
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