Community Service Opportunities

Verification Sheets

To find additional volunteer opportunities you can go to the following websites….
www.nkyhelps.org
http://www.boonecountyky.org/EM/CertGenInfo.aspx  

Boone County Jaycees Volunteer Opportunities
Boone County Jaycees St. Patrick’s Day Dance
Held for Clients of Redwood School
March 19, 2010
Redwood School
71 Orphanage Rd.
Ft. Mitchell, KY
Volunteers needed from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM to serve drinks, snacks, and dance with clients.  
Jaycees Candidates Forum
Wednesday, May 5^th
Boone County Library
Burlington, KY
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Four volunteers needed to help sing in candidates and greet the public.
Kentucky Speedway Concessions
5120 Sparta Pike
Sparta, Kentucky
Four volunteers needed to work at the Speedway on June 12^th to sell concessions. 
Must be over age 18.
Kentucky Stallions Minor League Football Concessions
Two students needed to assist in concession stand for each game.
Game days are: June 12, June 19, July 10, July 24, and July 31.
Report for work at 5:30 PM.  Game is usually over by 9:30 PM.
For further information, contact Dr. Julie Metzger Aubuchon, O.D.
859-240-5770 or 859-525-1800
drjulie@zoomtown.com

Special Olympics Volunteers Needed

Special Olympics Bowling
Assist students with special needs
Bowling practice takes place at Superbowl in Erlanger
If you wish to volunteer, contact Carol Farwell by email at: carol.farwell@zoomtown.com

Boone County Public Library
The Boone County Public Library will start the fall Homework Help sessions on August 26th. We are looking for dedicated volunteers to assist elementary school students with their homework needs. Volunteers will be working closely with the Youth Services librarians at the Florence Branch during the time of service, which is scheduled for Wednesdays at 4:30 to 6:30.
We need volunteers who will be positive role models for students and be able to assist students with effective study skills.  Since we offer a place for Hispanic students and parents to receive bilingual instruction and assistance we’re also  interested in volunteers who have the ability to communicate well with a diverse population and various learning abilities.
We would schedule a 2 hour volunteer training before they start tutoring.
Click here for additional information.

BridgePoint Care & Rehabilitation Center
BridgePoint Care & Rehabilitation Center is looking for volunteers to fulfill community service or simply assist our staff with responsibilities in servicing the elderly.  We invite you to create a program of your own to perform or come and assist at one of our many activities within our Activities Program.  The following is a list of possible opportunities for students of Ryle High School.
 -- Assisting at Bingo games on Monday and Fridays at 2:35 till 4:00and on Saturday at 10:15
-- Filling birdfeeders in the Winter and planting out flowers in the Spring
-- Band and Chorus students might perform by playing piano or other instruments and singing during dinner.
-- Makeovers for our ladies and nail care (simply polishing nails). We will provide the materials.
-- Help residents with Life Story Journals. 
-- Assist residents making booklets holding their stories. 
-- Create an idea for an Arts and Crafts session.
-- Reading to sight impaired residents.
We challenge students to design and implement their ideas by calling 
Muff Barlow, Activity Director at BridgePoint
7300 Woodspoint Drive, Florence    (859) 371-5731 ex. 16

 Lovesome Stables Equitherapy
This program was established to provide recreational, educational, therapeutic and social opportunities for people with disabilities. It helps children, youth and adults improve physical capabilities and functional skills while providing them with opportunities for physical activities and social interaction. Volunteers receive training from a certified instructor to ensure safety of participants and other volunteers. 
Previous experience with horses is helpful, but not required.
If you would like to volunteer, you can contact Jody Keeley at 859-653-7140 or jekeeley@fuse.net.  
Additional information about the program can be accessed at www.lovesomestables.com.

Golden Oldies Equine Retirement Resort, Inc.
Little Britain Farm
5309 Idlewild Road
Burlington, KY 41005
(Located about ½ mile past the fair grounds)
This program provides a useful, healthy and safe environment for former service horses within the community.  It affords each animal the opportunity to maintain a productive lifestyle to a dignified end. Volunteers are needed for horse care in the following areas:  grooming, feeding, stall maintenance, walking/leading horses, and providing lots of affection for animals.   Some assistance with fund raising events may also be needed.  
Hours volunteers are needed:  from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on weekdays and 
weekend hours as arranged with director.
If interested contact:  Hillary Delaney at 859-620-9441 or email her at equineresort@yahoo.com.

United Ministries
525 Graves Avenue
Erlanger, KY
Volunteers needed to mow grass, do yard work, clean offices, move items.
Time:  Saturdays between 9:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. or after school by arrangement with Director
Contact: Becky Ewing at: Rewing88@fuse.net

Milestone, Inc
This is a not-for-profit equestrian achievement program for riders with physical and cognitive disabilities that range from Cerebral Palsy to Autism.
Volunteers are needed to lead and side walk the horses and riders.  No horse or rider experience is necessary.  Training will be provided.
Location:  12372 Riggs Rd. in Independence, KY
Any person interested in volunteering can go to the website at www.milestonesinc.org and complete the volunteer form.  A contact number to set up a time to come to the facility is on the website.  
Current lesson times when volunteers are needed are:  Tuesday/Thursday at 4:30/5:30/6:30/7:30 and Saturdays at 10:00/11:00/12:00/1:00.
For additional informationor to RSVP, call Natalie at 859-694-1904 or email at natts121@aol.com.

Brighton Center
799 Ann Street
Newport, KY 41072
Contact Person: Jada Marcum, Director of Development
Phone Number: 859-491-8303 ext. 2337
Email: jmarcum@brightoncenter.com
You can choose from a variety of volunteer activities.
The mission of Brighton Center is to create opportunities for individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency through family support services, education and leadership throughout the communities of Northern Kentucky.  We welcome and depend on volunteers giving generously of their time.  
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Provide one-on-one attention to an infant or young child in a daycare setting. 
Help prepare and serve breakfast or lunch to the children. 
Plan a party or special event for a group of children. 
Assist with activities and or homework for children in the after school program. 
Paint murals on the walls in the daycare facility. 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Chaperone a field trip for Youth Leadership Development (YLD) 
Invite youth to your office for a tour. 
Help organize and carry out a community service project with the youth. 
Assist with landscaping and other home maintenance for our homeowners. 
Be a guest speaker in parent or community meeting. 
Provide childcare for a meeting. 
EMPLOYMENT TRAINING NETWORK
Provide one-on-one tutoring to youth and adults in automated office skills, medical assisting and or GED. Participate in mock interviews. 
Present a job skill class or life skill. 
Serve on an Industrial Advisory Board or Technical Advisory Board. 
 FAMILY CENTER
Sort and stock food pantry shelves and clothing closet.
Lead life skill classes for family development or Every Child Succeeds groups. 
Assist emergency assistance staff. 
Pass out food for USDA commodities. 
Assist with clerical duties. 
 YOUTH SERVICES
Tutor youth at Homeward Bound Shelter. 
Provide one-on-one mentoring to youth ages 12 to 18 years of age. 
Chaperone field trips for youth. 
Plan an activity/presentation for youth in the shelter, cooking, budgeting, and self-esteem. 
Assist with the “Safe Place” Program. 
Help provide transportation for youth in the shelter. 
 DEVELOPMENT
Serve on a committee for one of our fundraisers. 
Volunteer for one of our fundraisers. 
Help stuff envelopes for mailings 
Volunteer at one of our special events. 
 BRIGHTON PROPERTIES
Assist with building maintenance/landscaping of our properties. 
Plan an activity for the seniors in one of our three independent living homes. 
Spend one-on-one time with a senior. 
 AGENCY WIDE
Have clothing, food, baby item and/or hygiene drive for Brighton Center. 
                Assist with the Jean Brown Yard Sale or Community Celebration.

Dinsmore Homestead
P.O. Box 453
5656 Burlington Pike
Burlington, KY  41005
Contact:  Marty McDonald at 859-586-6117.   
The Historic Dinsmore Homestead (circa 1842) needs volunteers to help with programs and events on weekends from April 1 through December 15 each year.   This might include admissions work, gift shop greeting, food concessions, parking lot assistance, arts & crafts projects, etc.

Welcome House of Northern Kentucky
This is an agency that serves the homeless of Northern Kentucky
Contact Person: Erin Gillispie
Phone Number:  859-431-8717  
Opportunities Available:
Childcare Aide -- duties involve occupying children at The Gardens Center or at the Shelter during group meetings for parents (who will be in the next room), or when parents go out on evening group excursion.  Need creativity, patience, and love working with children.  Also need to provide some activities for children to do (though they will help with this).
“Store” Clerk — duties involve straightening and organizing household goods that clients can “purchase” with vouchers.  Need the ability to arrange things in a logical and attractive manner.
Pantry Stocking Aide – duties involve unpacking food donations, stocking pantry, and packing food bags for clients.  Need to be physically fit.
Evening Activity Aide – duties involve helping to implement an already-planned creative activity for the children and/or the women staying at the Shelter, or working with Shelter staff to plan and implement an activity. (Certain activities may need the materials to be donated by Aide.) Need patience and creativity.
Offsite Cook/Baker – duties involve working with Shelter staff to plan a meal or snack for residents, preparing the meal/snack from your own home, and delivering it to the shelter at a mutually agreeable time and date.
Administrative Aide – duties involve clerical help, including filing, cutting and pasting, phone calling, errands, organizing storage spaces, etc.  Need a willingness to do a variety of tasks and the ability to pay attention to details.
If you would like to know more about Welcome House, you can go to their website: www.WelcomeHouseKy.org

YMCA NFL Youth Flag Football
RC Durr YMCA
Student volunteers are needed to officiate at 
games on Saturdays between the hours of 
8:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M.
Training will be provided.
Contact: Don Newberry at dnewberry@cincinnatiymca.org or visit www.quickscores.com/rcdurrymca
He can also be reached at (859) 534-5700.

Cardinal Hill of Northern Kentucky
31 Spiral Drive
Florence Ky, 41042
Contact Person- Linda Porter- 525-1128
-This is a facility that provides adult daycare for people who have cerebral palsy, autism, a developmental disability, Alzheimer’s or closed head injuries. They may also possibly be stroke victims. 
-Volunteer options: Front office- filing, answering phones, pulling charts
Adult Daycare- Assist clients with craft projects, recreational activities, Bingo, game playing
Therapy Garden- Care for plants or work with daycare clients in the garden
Assist Speech Therapists- Set up rooms, clean rooms, help speech therapist with a variety of duties.

Florence Park Care Center
6975 Burlington Pike
Florence, KY 41042
Contact person- Janel Howard 513-605-5004
-Activity- interact with residents in one of the following capacities: Play cards, conversation, read to residents, assist with recreational activities.
-Can be done after school or on weekends.