The following list may help students decide on places to volunteer and earn service hours. In addition, students are encouraged to register on UGive.org. After registering, students may navigate the site and find service opportunities or select from the "Featured Opportunities" under the "My School" tab. If you have any questions regarding a place that is not listed here, please contact Mr. Jefferson - qjefferson@villamadonna.net
American Red Cross
Animal shelters
Boone (859) - 586-5285
Campbell, (859) 635-2819
Kenton, (859) 356-7400
Atria Summit Hills- assisted living home
Contact: Kate Race
(859) 331-5951
BeConcerned
(859) 291-6789
Behringer- Crawford Museum
Bethany House Services
(513) 921-1131
www.bethanyservices.com
Catholic Social Services
www.cssdoorway.org
Center for Great Neighborhoods of Covington
www.greatneighborhoods.org
Center for Peace Education
(513) 221-4863
www.cincinnati-peace.org
Cincinnati Reads
Contact: Julie Steimle
(513) 602-2424
Cincinnati Youth Collaborative
Contact: Miriam West
(513) 475-4959
Secures mentors and tutors for Cincinnati Public School students in second through twelfth grade.
City Gospel Mission
www.citygospelmission.com
Coordinate a project to help display local artists.
Diocesan Children’s Home
(859) 331- 2040
Dress for Success
Contact: Aimee Boesing
(513) 651-3372
Drop Inn Center
www.overtherhine.org/dropinn/
Dress for Success
Contact: Aimee Shinkle
(513) 651-3372
volunteers@dfscincy.org
Every Child Succeeds
Contact: Brenda Clark
(513) 825-3020
Works to develop a regional program of family support to ensure an optimal start for children. Assemble parent-aid bags, which include educational and useful items for families and babies. You must be at least 13 to become involved.
Freestore/Foodbank
Contact: Cathy Boston
(513) 482-4500
Greater Cincinnati Coalition for the Homeless
Contact: Susan Knight
(513) 421-2701
Coordinates services for the homeless in an effort to end homelessness in Cincinnati.
Habitat for Humanity
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
(513) 621-4147, ext. 3
A nonprofit, nondenominational Christian housing organization. They build simple, decent, affordable, houses in partnership with those in need of adequate shelter.
Help to build houses by serving on the construction team.
Serve as a leadership volunteer.
Imago Earth Center
(513) 921-5124 (Gloria Haider or Chris Clements)
volunteers@imagoearth.org
Madonna Manor
(859) 341-3981
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Contact: Terrie Puckett
(513) 333-7569
The National Underground Railroad and Freedom Center brings to life the inspiring, heroic stories of courage, cooperation, and perseverance in the pursuit of freedom, especially from Underground Railroad history.
Freedom Conductors provide the support crucial for success, both behind the scenes and in the spotlight.
Northern KY Helps
http://www.nkyhelps.org/
Notre Dame Urban Education Center (NDUEC) – an opportunity to help inner city children with their homework to make a difference in their success in school. There is a need for high school student volunteers, particularly Tuesday through Thursday.
The Center is open Monday through Thursday, from 3:00 - 6:00 each day.
(859) 261-4487
nduecvolunteer@sndky.org
Our Daily Bread
www.ourdailybread.us
Parish Kitchen
(859) 581-7745
People Working Cooperatively
Contact: Angela Lacour
(513) 351-7921
Redwood
(859) 331-0880
www.redwoodrehab.org
St. Charles Care Center
500 Farrell Drive
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 331-3224 Peggy Haskell – Coordinator (Villa Graduate)
(859) 578-2065 Fax
Salvation Army
There are locations in Cincinnati and in Northern Kentucky
Tender Mercies
Contact: Edward Slater
(513) 639-7027
www.tendermerciesinc.org
Provides housing for homeless people who are mentally ill and helps them with supportive services.
Assist the staff with filing, correspondence, and computer-based work.
With your group of two to ten people, prepare and serve a meal to residents.
Assist staff with maintenance projects and overall cleanliness of the facilities.
Facilitate group activities such as trips to the park, movie night or game night.
Teach residents a new craft, hobby, or independent living skill.
Work one-on-one with residents to help them achieve
Edit and write newspaper articles.
The Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission
437 W 9th Street, Newport, KY 41071
Beth Andriacco (859) 431-4177 ext. 23
UGive.org
United Way
http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwpc/volunteer/
Volunteer Match
Welcome House
The point in Covington
(859) 431-6297
www.welcomehouseky.org/index.htm