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Nearly 150 volunteers gathered at a Springfield, Ohio Lowe's store to build beds for children who don't have a safe place to sleep. The group aims to deliver beds to 40 families and is seeking more volunteers to help spread hope.
A small team of volunteers in Muskingum County, Ohio is saving animals without a single shelter building. They provide emergency vet care and affordable spay-neuter services entirely through foster homes and community support.
Two years after Hurricane Helene devastated Carter County, Tennessee, five volunteers from Medina, Ohio traveled 400 miles to put the final touches on a flood-damaged home. Their week of work transformed a waterlogged basement into a safe, fully usable living space.
Organizations across three Ohio counties are welcoming volunteers with flexible schedules, from one-time helpers to regular contributors. Whether you have an afternoon or a few hours weekly, local nonprofits need your support.
In Bowling Green, Ohio, hundreds of volunteers work behind the scenes to bring a beloved free arts festival to life each September. Their dedication proves community events thrive when neighbors roll up their sleeves together.
Nearly 200 small volunteer fire departments across Ohio are getting critical funding for equipment and training. The first-of-its-kind grant recognizes the backbone of emergency response in rural communities.
Nearly 200 volunteers gave thousands of hours to support youth programs, fitness classes, and community events at one Ohio YMCA last year. The organization celebrated their service at an annual dinner that honored families, teens, and longtime leaders who keep programs running strong.
Dozens of volunteers in Holmes County, Ohio are giving their time to help young people build confidence and agricultural skills through the 4-H program. These mentors serve as judges, advisers, and cheerleaders for hundreds of kids learning everything from horse care to leadership.
Over 100 volunteers at Ohio's Niswonger Performing Arts Center donate thousands of hours each year to welcome audiences and make live entertainment accessible to their community. Their work has helped bring free concerts and world-class performances to Van Wert for over a decade.
A dedicated group of 14 volunteers spent their Saturday cleaning up Route 212 in Tuscarawas County, joining 140 other community groups saving Ohio millions in highway maintenance costs. Their work proves that small local actions can create massive statewide impact.
When devastating storms flooded Ohio towns and tore through Indiana with 80 mph winds, 120 disaster relief volunteers grabbed their chainsaws and work gloves to help strangers rebuild their lives. Team Rubicon's volunteer "Greyshirts" are now clearing debris, pumping out flooded homes, and restoring hope across the hardest-hit communities.
A dozen volunteers in Marietta, Ohio manually cranked open a 100-year-old swing bridge for its first deep inspection in years, moving a beloved landmark closer to connecting the community again. The hands-on effort is part of a $2 million restoration to reopen the Historic Harmar Bridge as a pedestrian walkway.
When a massive snowstorm buried Lincoln Heights, Ohio, volunteers as young as 11 spent hours clearing driveways for elderly residents who couldn't dig out alone. A nonprofit turned a bus into a mobile warming center to keep helpers safe while spreading kindness street by street.
Bowling Green State University needs volunteers who can read cursive handwriting to help unlock hidden women's history. The free event turns loopy penmanship into searchable digital records that researchers worldwide can access.
Fairfield Federal employees are volunteering to guide high schoolers through a hands-on budgeting simulation that prepares them for adult financial decisions. The program has reached multiple school districts across Fairfield County.
A Wooster pizza shop is offering free pies to volunteers who help an overcrowded shelter care for 60+ dogs. The creative initiative aims to boost awareness and support for animals in need.
The American Red Cross is celebrating the 4,000+ Alabama volunteers who make up 90% of its workforce while recruiting helpers for roles from disaster response to blood drives. National Volunteer Week runs April 19-25. #
At Ohio's Niswonger Performing Arts Center, neighbors and retirees volunteer hundreds of hours to make Broadway shows and concerts possible. In most cities, these jobs are paid positions, but Van Wert runs on community spirit.
Accounting students at Ohio State volunteered to prepare free tax returns for low-income residents, securing over half a million dollars in refunds. They caught costly errors, helped people file years of back taxes, and taught struggling workers how to avoid surprise tax bills.
Starting March 1, Ohio seniors and people with disabilities get free door-to-door support for appointments and errands. The new TrustedRiders program just needs one thing: volunteers willing to lend a helping hand.
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