Welcome to the Volunteer Connection!In Need of
Volunteers?If your organization is in need of volunteers for an event, email [email protected] with the
following information:
- Name of organization
- Contact
information - Event name, date, location
- Brief description of the
job - Number of volunteers needed
- Where should volunteers reply?
Email/Phone?
Looking to Volunteer?If you are looking for
volunteering opportunities, see the list below:Wood County Committee on
AgingThe Wood County Committee on Aging is looking for that special individual looking to
help homebound seniors in their community stay in their home by delivering a hot, nutritious meal to their
door.Hot, pre-packaged meals are picked up at a specific location at 11 a.m., Monday through Friday, and
delivered to homebound clients.The opportunity is open to people of all ages with the only requirement being
that you or someone you are sharing the meal route with has a dependable vehicle and possess a valid Ohio
driver’s license with proof of auto insurance. This is a perfect opportunity for families and/or friends to
do together or alone.Training and maps are given to that special individual who is able to give up
approximately 1-1/2 hours one (1) day a month or any combination of days to give back to their
community.Call or e-mail J. Metz at 419-353-5661, 1-800-367-4935, or [email protected].Toledo
ZooIs seeking people age 18 and older for two volunteer programs:• Exhibit guides work on zoo
grounds to educate the public about the zoo and maintain visitor traffic. Of special note are the children’s
zoo, Nature’s Neighborhood and the new Australian-themed exhibit Wild Walkabout that opens May 24.• Clerical
volunteers help prepare mailings, stuff envelopes, collate and organize binders and enter data.Visit
toledozoo.org/volunteers or contact Bill Davis, (419) 385-5721 or
[email protected]Nature Preserve Stewardship Volunteers Needed at Kitty Todd Nature
PreserveJoin The Nature Conservancy’s passionate volunteers and staff inenjoying and taking
care of Kitty Todd nature preserve – a jewel of TheOak Openings: a globally rare and wonderful natural area
right here inyour own backyard. On the first and third Saturday of each month fromMarch through December we
have volunteer work days often followed by afun hike to learn about the plants and animals that call this
placehome. For more information on how to get started email TNC Ohio’sConservation Volunteer Coordinator,
Steve Ross at [email protected] or call at 614-717-2770, ext.
144.Link to the volunteer website:www.nature.org/ohio/volunteerWood County Humane
SocietyVolunteer Opportunities Available!We have many in-shelter and out-of-shelter volunteer
opportunitiesavailable. Some examples of these opportunities are cleaning staff,feline companions, dog
walking, educational outreach, and staffing ourfundraising events. Please see our website for a
comprehensive list:http://woodcountyhumanesociety.org/Opportunities.html . If you havequestions or would
like to volunteer, please contact Sarah Hemingway [email protected].Wood County
Board of Developmental DisabilitiesWood Lane Residential Services is looking for volunteers
who are willing to spend time with its residents enjoying community events, reading, gardening, decorating,
shopping, cooking, playing sports, going to the movies, and anything else that friends would do together.
You may volunteer for an hour or sign up for long-term Community Friend projects. We are also seeking groups
(churches, fraternities, sororities, community organizations, student classes, etc.) for large-scale,
one-day projects. Internships are also available.You will spend time with individuals who have physical
and/or mental disabilities, and you will have fun!Call Marte Sorg, Volunteer Coordinator, at 419-353-3018,
or email her at [email protected] are needed for Special Olympics Summer Sports of Golf and Softball.
Dates and times to be determined.Volunteers will assist and support Special Olympics athletes while playing
golf and softball.Number of volunteers needed: The more the merrier! Completion of Wood Lane Volunteer
Orientation required. Volunteers ages 15-18 require Parental Permission.Emily Dunipace,
[email protected], 419 373-0044Wood County Court Appointed Special Advocates/ Guardian ad
litem ProgramOngoing need for volunteers to serve as CASA/GALVolunteers needed to serve as
CASA/GAL for a child who is alleged to be abused or neglected whose case is being heard by the Juvenile
Court Judge. Volunteer is appointed to gather information about the child’s needs, advocate in court about
child’s best interest, report to the Judge the information gathered and make recommendations and to monitor
the child’s situation until a safe, permanent home is located. The CASA/GAL program provides extensive
pre-service training and ongoing supports after appointment as a CASA/GAL.Email [email protected] or call
Volunteer Coordinator 419-352-3554 at the Juvenile CourtWood Lane Residential
ServicesLooking for individuals or groupsinterested in having fun with our residents by
participating in theirchoice of recreational or community service activities.Description: Activities can
include Game Nights,Dances, Holiday Celebrations, Gardening Projects, Sports, VolunteerProjects, Parties,
etc.# Needed: No limit!Who to Call: Marte Sorg, Volunteer Coordinator at 419-353-3018, or [email protected]Senior
Independence HospiceLooking for dedicated volunteers toserve seniors in the Wood and Lucas
county area. Hospice is a specialkind of caring that is person and family centered, and seeks to
providesupport and comfort to those facing a lifelimiting illness. Volunteers play a large role in this
effort bysharing their skills and interests in a manner that enriches the qualityof life for those they
serve. This may be in the form of companionship,respite, office/clerical work, or errands. Ifthis is
something you could do, please contact Jennifer Van Vorhis at419-865-1499 or [email protected]Bittersweet
FarmsThe company is seeking individuals who want to make a difference and itis are offering
an opportunity to volunteer at its locations, locally inPemberville and Whitehouse.It is hoped that
interested individualshave a diverse background and skill set, as well as believing andcommitting to serving
individuals with autism.Volunteers can helpto set up the environment for success, positive
self-esteem,inter-dependence, and learning for individuals with autism. Bittersweetvalues the skills,
abilities, and energy of volunteers and they play animportant role in growing and developing the nurturing
and stimulatingenvironment.Some areas of interest for volunteers include but arenot limited to
administrative tasks, cleaning, horticulture, weeding,baking, grounds keeping, ceramics, weaving, and
woodshop.Bittersweet, Inc. has many opportunities for interested individualswho wish to volunteer on a
consistent basis or help with larger farmprojects.Interested individuals will need to fill out anapplication
and complete a background check, in addition to having ashort interview with the volunteer coordinator.
Contact Shannon Dane bycalling 419-875-6986, Ext. 1263 or by emailing[email protected].Youth
Olympics Seeks Volunteers:The Wood County Youth Olympics is seeking additional
volunteers.Volunteers are specifically needed for the 2 to 7 p.m. shift during the Saturday event.Those
interested may contact Sydney McNulty at 419-354-9250 or by email at [email protected] event is
held at the Perry Field House on the campus of Bowling Green State University.Welcome to the
Volunteer Connection!In Need of Volunteers?If your organization
is in need of volunteers for an event, email [email protected] with the
following information:
- Name of organization
- Contact
information - Event name, date, location
- Brief description of the
job - Number of volunteers needed
- Where should volunteers reply?
Email/Phone?
Looking to Volunteer?If you are looking for
volunteering opportunities, see the list below:Wood County Committee on
AgingThe Wood County Committee on Aging is looking for that special individual looking to
help homebound seniors in their community stay in their home by delivering a hot, nutritious meal to their
door.Hot, pre-packaged meals are picked up at a specific location at 11 a.m., Monday through Friday, and
delivered to homebound clients.The opportunity is open to people of all ages with the only requirement being
that you or someone you are sharing the meal route with has a dependable vehicle and possess a valid Ohio
driver’s license with proof of auto insurance. This is a perfect opportunity for families and/or friends to
do together or alone.Training and maps are given to that special individual who is able to give up
approximately 1-1/2 hours one (1) day a month or any combination of days to give back to their
community.Call or e-mail J. Metz at 419-353-5661, 1-800-367-4935, or [email protected].Toledo
ZooIs seeking people age 18 and older for two volunteer programs:• Exhibit guides work on zoo
grounds to educate the public about the zoo and maintain visitor traffic. Of special note are the children’s
zoo, Nature’s Neighborhood and the new Australian-themed exhibit Wild Walkabout that opens May 24.• Clerical
volunteers help prepare mailings, stuff envelopes, collate and organize binders and enter data.Visit
toledozoo.org/volunteers or contact Bill Davis, (419) 385-5721 or
[email protected]Nature Preserve Stewardship Volunteers Needed at Kitty Todd Nature
PreserveJoin The Nature Conservancy’s passionate volunteers and staff inenjoying and taking
care of Kitty Todd nature preserve – a jewel of TheOak Openings: a globally rare and wonderful natural area
right here inyour own backyard. On the first and third Saturday of each month fromMarch through December we
have volunteer work days often followed by afun hike to learn about the plants and animals that call this
placehome. For more information on how to get started email TNC Ohio’sConservation Volunteer Coordinator,
Steve Ross at [email protected] or call at 614-717-2770, ext.
144.Link to the volunteer website:www.nature.org/ohio/volunteerWood County Humane
SocietyVolunteer Opportunities Available!We have many in-shelter and out-of-shelter volunteer
opportunitiesavailable. Some examples of these opportunities are cleaning staff,feline companions, dog
walking, educational outreach, and staffing ourfundraising events. Please see our website for a
comprehensive list:http://woodcountyhumanesociety.org/Opportunities.html . If you havequestions or would
like to volunteer, please contact Sarah Hemingway [email protected].Wood County
Board of Developmental DisabilitiesWood Lane Residential Services is looking for volunteers
who are willing to spend time with its residents enjoying community events, reading, gardening, decorating,
shopping, cooking, playing sports, going to the movies, and anything else that friends would do together.
You may volunteer for an hour or sign up for long-term Community Friend projects. We are also seeking groups
(churches, fraternities, sororities, community organizations, student classes, etc.) for large-scale,
one-day projects. Internships are also available.You will spend time with individuals who have physical
and/or mental disabilities, and you will have fun!Call Marte Sorg, Volunteer Coordinator, at 419-353-3018,
or email her at [email protected] are needed for Special Olympics Summer Sports of Golf and Softball.
Dates and times to be determined.Volunteers will assist and support Special Olympics athletes while playing
golf and softball.Number of volunteers needed: The more the merrier! Completion of Wood Lane Volunteer
Orientation required. Volunteers ages 15-18 require Parental Permission.Emily Dunipace,
[email protected], 419 373-0044Wood County Court Appointed Special Advocates/ Guardian ad
litem ProgramOngoing need for volunteers to serve as CASA/GALVolunteers needed to serve as
CASA/GAL for a child who is alleged to be abused or neglected whose case is being heard by the Juvenile
Court Judge. Volunteer is appointed to gather information about the child’s needs, advocate in court about
child’s best interest, report to the Judge the information gathered and make recommendations and to monitor
the child’s situation until a safe, permanent home is located. The CASA/GAL program provides extensive
pre-service training and ongoing supports after appointment as a CASA/GAL.Email [email protected] or call
Volunteer Coordinator 419-352-3554 at the Juvenile CourtWood Lane Residential
ServicesLooking for individuals or groupsinterested in having fun with our residents by
participating in theirchoice of recreational or community service activities.Description: Activities can
include Game Nights,Dances, Holiday Celebrations, Gardening Projects, Sports, VolunteerProjects, Parties,
etc.# Needed: No limit!Who to Call: Marte Sorg, Volunteer Coordinator at 419-353-3018, or [email protected]Senior
Independence HospiceLooking for dedicated volunteers toserve seniors in the Wood and Lucas
county area. Hospice is a specialkind of caring that is person and family centered, and seeks to
providesupport and comfort to those facing a lifelimiting illness. Volunteers play a large role in this
effort bysharing their skills and interests in a manner that enriches the qualityof life for those they
serve. This may be in the form of companionship,respite, office/clerical work, or errands. Ifthis is
something you could do, please contact Jennifer Van Vorhis at419-865-1499 or [email protected]Bittersweet
FarmsThe company is seeking individuals who want to make a difference and itis are offering
an opportunity to volunteer at its locations, locally inPemberville and Whitehouse.It is hoped that
interested individualshave a diverse background and skill set, as well as believing andcommitting to serving
individuals with autism.Volunteers can helpto set up the environment for success, positive
self-esteem,inter-dependence, and learning for individuals with autism. Bittersweetvalues the skills,
abilities, and energy of volunteers and they play animportant role in growing and developing the nurturing
and stimulatingenvironment.Some areas of interest for volunteers include but arenot limited to
administrative tasks, cleaning, horticulture, weeding,baking, grounds keeping, ceramics, weaving, and
woodshop.Bittersweet, Inc. has many opportunities for interested individualswho wish to volunteer on a
consistent basis or help with larger farmprojects.Interested individuals will need to fill out anapplication
and complete a background check, in addition to having ashort interview with the volunteer coordinator.
Contact Shannon Dane bycalling 419-875-6986, Ext. 1263 or by emailing[email protected].Youth
Olympics Seeks Volunteers:The Wood County Youth Olympics is seeking additional
volunteers.Volunteers are specifically needed for the 2 to 7 p.m. shift during the Saturday event.Those
interested may contact Sydney McNulty at 419-354-9250 or by email at [email protected] event is
held at the Perry Field House on the campus of Bowling Green State University.
