Volunteers add great value to an organization's capacity.
If you are interested in volunteer ideas or opportunities in your community, please call our office at 606/325-1810.
General volunteer ideas and needs include:
Children/ Youth
Reading to children
Tutoring
Themed parties
Assist with field trips
Teaching a life skill or hobby
Art & Crafts day
Play games
Sporting event volunteers
Coaches
Job shadowing
Career presentations
Adults/Seniors/Elderly
Entertainment (music, comedians, magicians etc.)
Outings
Holiday celebrations/birthday parties
Teach a skill or hobby
Read to them
Play games
Party preparation
Meals-on-Wheels delivery
Teach basic personal finance workshops
Teach basic job skills
Construction/Physical
Neighborhood clean up
Beautification projects
Construct shelving, handicap ramps, etc.
Room makeovers
Gardening landscaping
Pick up/sorting/ delivery of food
Organize areas of agency
Spring/fall cleanup
Donation processing
Event set up and cleanup
Work days
Technical
Social media assistance
Graphic design
Staff Training/lunch and learn
Research projects
Marketing
Website design and maintenance
Data entry
Newsletter
Basic bookkeeping
Photographer
Videographer
Other
Prepare/sort mailings
Event volunteer
Reception desk volunteer
Phone calls
Gift Wrapping
Shopping
Writing thank you notes
Organizing fundraising events
Blood drive workers
Make baby blankets or lap quilts
Knit or crochet items
Bilingual volunteers
Collections (one at a time)
Toys
Canned food/Peanut butter
Blankets
Pajamas
School supplies
Coats
Hoodies
Cleaning products
Personal hygiene products
Diapers
Laundry detergent
Socks/underwear