Find a volunteer opportunity that matches your needs and interests with the SERVICE Squad!
Please scroll all the way down the page to view information about all of our volunteer sites: American Red Cross, Columbus AIDS Task Force, International Neighborhood Coffee Hour (INCH), Unverferth House, Homework Help Center.
The American Red Cross
Who: Individual and group volunteer opportunities
What: Providing First Aid at local/OSU events or fire canvassing in local communities
When: Opportunities throughout the year at a variety of times, though volunteers must attend a training before beginning to volunteer
Where: Opportunities take place in local Columbus communities and/or venues
The American Red Cross provides disaster relief and assistance to individuals throughout the country to make families and communities safer. The organization offers a variety of services to individuals and families, including disaster response, nationwide volunteer mobilization, and skills courses on CPR and first aid. The American Red Cross of Greater Columbus serves those in need of local communities by providing general humanitarian services to a variety of groups in the area. Volunteer opportunities include providing first aid services for local events and gatherings including OSU sporting events as well as group fire education canvassing in local communities. Besides aiding others in conjunction with one of the most nationally respected organizations, volunteers will be able to add First AID and/or CPR certification to both their knowledge banks and resumes!
Questions: Email the American Red Cross Site Liaison (a.k.a. volunteer experience coordinator) Sadie Corbo at moc.liamg|dauqsecivres.cra#moc.liamg|dauqsecivres.cra
Start Volunteering: The first step is to fill out an American Red Cross Site Packet here and email to it to the American Red Cross Site Liaison (a.k.a. volunteer experience coordinator) Sadie Corbo at moc.liamg|dauqsecivres.cra#moc.liamg|dauqsecivres.cra
The Columbus AIDS Task Force
Who: Individual and group volunteer opportunities
What: Staffing hotlines, giving presentations, staffing large events
When: Opportunities take place throughout the year at a variety of times, though volunteers (except those staffing large events) must attend a training before volunteering
Where: The Columbus AIDS Task Force is located at 1751 East Long Street
Now in its 21st year of service to the central Ohio community, the Columbus AIDS Task Force is a full service, community-based, non-profit AIDS organization providing comprehensive services, educational programs and an HIV testing program. CATF’s mission is to fight the spread of HIV, reduce its transmission, stigma and resulting discrimination through education and awareness as well as to provide quality services to individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS. Areas of volunteer opportunity include positive peer support, community HIV presenting, hotline assistance, and staffing large CATF fundraising events. Besides having the opportunity to be a part of such a crucial organization, volunteers will be formally trained by the passionate experts of Columbus AIDS Task Force!
Questions: Email the Columbus AIDS Task Force Site Liaison (a.k.a. volunteer experience coordinator) Craig Rethman at moc.liamg|dauqsecivres.ftac#moc.liamg|dauqsecivres.ftac
Start Volunteering: The first step is to fill out a Columbus AIDS Task Force Site Packet here and email it to the Columbus AIDS Task Force Site Liaison (a.k.a. volunteer experience coordinator) Craig Rethman at moc.liamg|dauqsecivres.ftac#moc.liamg|dauqsecivres.ftac
International Neighborhood Coffee Hour (INCH)
Who: Individual volunteers (though individuals are welcome to volunteer with a few friends/associates/group-members) – women ONLY
What: Playing with children of International families, sharing culture and some language components with women from foreign countries
When: Wednesday mornings from 9:15AM until 11:30AM
Where: INCH is located at 50 W. Lane Ave (University Baptist Church)
International Neighborhood Coffee House (INCH) assists females of local international families from across the world in becoming comfortable communicating in American English and understanding American culture. Volunteer opportunities include working with the children of attending international mothers and supporting the international women at discussion tables. NOTE: Volunteers at this site can ONLY be female students (out of respect for the cultures of the INCH participants) and must be available for INCH meetings on Wednesday mornings from 9:15AM until 11:30AM. Beside the regular, convenient meeting schedule, INCH offers volunteers the unique opportunity to learn about new cultures and universal commonalities between cultures!
Questions: Email the INCH Senior Site Liaison (a.k.a. senior volunteer experience coordinator) Natalie Lima at moc.liamg|dauqsecivres.hcni#moc.liamg|dauqsecivres.hcni
Start Volunteering: The first step is to fill out an INCH Site Packet here and email it to the INCH Senior Site Liaison (a.k.a. senior volunteer experience coordinator) Natalie Lima at moc.liamg|dauqsecivres.hcni#moc.liamg|dauqsecivres.hcni
The Unverferth House
Who: Group volunteers (though individuals can volunteer on a limited basis)
What: Cleaning, cooking, yard work, staffing special events
When: Volunteers must schedule a time to volunteer; volunteer are limited to choosing from Monday evenings, Tuesday evenings, and Saturdays midday to serve at Unverferth
Where: Unverferth House is located at 190 King Ave (a few blocks South of OSU campus)
The Unverferth House is a not-for-profit hospitality house that has been serving the OSU Medical Center since 1989 as a nine unit apartment building that families can stay in for free. Families staying at Unverferth come from outside of Franklin County and are patients or have loved ones at the Medical Center- typically with heart and lung issues. Families are referred to the House through their OSU Social Worker and stay anywhere from 1 night to over 14 months. Most of the families use the house as a place for rest and time to get away from the hectic day at the hospital. Volunteer opportunities include group cleaning, cooking, yard work, and staffing for Unverferth special events. It is a rare privilege to find a volunteering opportunity relating to the personal, familial aspect of hospital treatment!
Questions: Email the Unverferth House Senior Site Liaison (a.k.a. senior volunteer experience coordinator) Emily Siemer at moc.liamg|dauqsecivres.htrefrevnu#moc.liamg|dauqsecivres.htrefrevnu
Start Volunteering: The first step is to fill out an Unverferth House Site Packet here and email it to the Unverferth Senior Site Liaison (a.k.a. senior volunteer experience coordinator) Emily Siemer at moc.liamg|dauqsecivres.htrefrevnu#moc.liamg|dauqsecivres.htrefrevnu
The Homework Help Center
Who: Individual volunteers (though individuals are able to volunteer with a few friends/associates/group-members)
What: Helping K-12 children with their homework
When: At least 1 day a week (Monday – Thursday) from 4-7pm (for the full three hours)
Where: The Homework Help Center takes place at the branch of the Columbus Public Library located at 1423 North High Street (a few blocks South of OSU Campus)
The Columbus Library’s Homework Help Center is an after-school program for local K-12 students where volunteers assist the students with their homework. Volunteers help students excel in their studies, specifically through help with daily homework assignments. Homework Help Center volunteers are paired with students whose homework assignments align with the volunteer’s knowledge and skills. Volunteers must be available to volunteer at least one day Monday through Thursday during the period of 4-7pm (for the entire three hours). Those volunteering should have basic reading, math, science, and social skills required to work with elementary, middle, and/or high school students.
Questions: Email the Homework Help center Senior Site Liaison (a.k.a. senior volunteer experience coordinator) Sara Smith at moc.liamg|dauqsecivres.chh#moc.liamg|dauqsecivres.chh
Start Volunteering: The first step is to fill out a Homework Help Center Site Packet here and email it to the Homework Help Center Senior Site Liaison (a.k.a. senior volunteer experience coordinator) Sara Smith at moc.liamg|dauqsecivres.chh#moc.liamg|dauqsecivres.chh
