Miscellaneous Volunteer Opportunities
Habitat For Humanity Owensboro
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Habitat for Humanity is an international Christian Organization which builds houses for qualified low income families. In Owensboro Habitat has been building houses since 1988. Houses are sold at no profit and no interest to partner families.
Mission Statement: To eliminate poverty housing around the world! 1702 Moseley Street Owensboro, KY, 42303 Phone Number 270-926-6110 Email - [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/Owensboro-Habitat-for-Humanity-497080716991492/timeline/ |
1. What type of volunteer do you need?
We use a variety of volunteers. Children to plant flowers, teenagers working with clubs with special projects. Volunteers help pre-build, frame a house, hang windows and doors/hang siding/paint walls and landscape. 2. Hours and days you need volunteers? How much time does a volunteer need to commit? We do most of our regular work during the week with retired folks enjoying being productive and the fellowship of working together on a building site. Meet at the warehouse at 8:30am, break for lunch and work until 3pm. We do make special times/days to work with group schedules. Such as Spring Break, company work days on Saturdays. 3. Annual or Special Events you need volunteers? Banjos and Brunch fundraiser in August. Mid- March garage sale and mid-October warehouse sale. We collect aluminum monthly and we have a Habitat truck at the Midtown building for people to drop off their cans. In the summer we have a special Community Build sponsored by the YMCA called Help Build Hope. Groups and teams come together to build. 4. Are there requirements for the volunteer? All volunteers fill out a liability form. Volunteers must be over 16 years old to be active construction site due to the KY Child Labor Laws. 5. Dress Code for volunteer? Do you offer supplies for special projects? No flip flops on site. Dress according to the weather and modest. Habitat will supply gloves, safety glasses, tool belts and hard hats. |
New Beginnings - Sexual Assault Support Services
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Volunteer sexual assault advocates are needed on an ongoing basis in Daviess, Henderson, Ohio, and Union Counties. Volunteer advocates are on call to provide service when the office is closed: evenings, weekends, and holidays. Volunteer advocates respond to their local emergency room and also answer calls on our crisis line to provide information, support and crisis counseling. No experience is needed. All training and support is provided. Volunteers must be at least 20 years old with a clean background check.
Street Address: 1716 Scherm Road Owensboro, KY 42301 270-926-7273 www.nbowensboro.org |
1. What type of volunteer do you need?
Volunteers must be over the age of 20. Live in Daviess, Henderson, Ohio or Union Counties. No experience required. 2. Hours and days you need volunteers? How much time does a volunteer need to commit? Advocates will take on call nights/weekends. Complete training classes. On calls hours for week days is 4pm - 8 am and weekends is 8am-8am. We also need clerical volunteers that would work any hours during the work week that fits into their schedule. 3. Are there requirements for the volunteer? Must be at least 20 years of age, background check and 40 hour training (in class & at home training) |
Owensboro YMCA
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With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, Y volunteers give men, women and children of all ages and from all walks of life the resources and support they need to be healthy, confident, connected and secure. We need your help! Check out our volunteer opportunities here! When you're ready, fill out our online application! You'll be volunteering in no time.
900 Kentucky Pkwy, Owensboro, KY 42301 Phone: (270) 926-9622 www.owensboroymca.org |
The Owensboro Family YMCA has a variety of ways to get involved. Current opportunities include:
Special Events (BBQ Fest 5K and Triathlon) Fitness and Wellness Mentoring and Tutoring Youth Sports Building and Grounds Maintenance What type of volunteer do they use: Any individual willing to help! Families, Men, Women and Children all welcome to help
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OCTC Skill Train
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OCTC SkillTrain provides adult basic education (GED & College Transition) and ESL (English as Second Language) instruction to adults in Daviess County. We do this through a combination of small group classes taught by professional instructors and one on one tutoring provided by community volunteers.
Mission Statement OCTC's mission is to cultivate lifelong learning opportunities through career degree programs, workforce and community development, and transfer-to-baccalaureate degree programs. 1501 Frederica Street Owensboro, KY 42301 Phone Number 270-686-4454 Email [email protected] http://owensboro.kctcs.edu/workforce_soluntions/adult_education.aspz www.facebook.com/octcskilltrain |
1. What type of volunteer do you need?
We need adult volunteers (18+) who would like to tutor students one-on-one or assist in a classroom of ESL learners. 2. Hours and days you need volunteers? How much time does a volunteer need to commit? Days and times are flexible during our operating hours (Mon. and Wed. 8am-4:30pm, Tues. and Thurs. 8am-7pm) We ask volunteers to commit at least 3 hours/week for at least 6 months. 3. Are there requirements for the volunteer? Must be over 18 yrs. old and we do require a background check and some online training. |
International Center of KY
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The International Center of Kentucky is a refugee resettlement agency with Headquarter in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and a site office in Owensboro. Started in 1981 by Marty Deputy, the International Center has helped resettle over 10,000 refugees, victims of human trafficking, asylees, parolees, and other with similar status, as well as other immigrants from thirty (30) countries around the globe. Working closely with the Department of State and the US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, the International Center ensures that refugees and other immigrants with such status have a support structure that would enable them fully integrate and thrive in the United States.
Mission Statement The mission of the International Center is to address the needs of refugees and immigrants in their assimilation to community life by providing employment, educational, housing, and other social services. [email protected] 2818 New Hartford Road Entrance N Owensboro, KY 42303 Phone Number 270-683-3423 |
1. What type of volunteer do you need?
As long as your 18 an older and can pass a background check we can use all the help you're willing to give. 2. Hours and days you need volunteers? Our office ours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Monday through Friday. We will work any volunteers schedule as needed. 3. Annual or Special Events you need volunteers? World Refugee Day is an event we would need volunteers for. 4. Are there requirements for the volunteer? Background checks and picture id required. we do not use volunteers under 18. |
Owensboro Daviess County Motorsports Council
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PO Box 272 Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 315-1417 Director and Volunteer Coordinator Blake Smith Email [email protected] With a passion for motorsports and a desire to change public perception, The Owensboro-Daviess County Motorsports Council was developed to foster education and build bridges between the motorsports community and the population at large. Focusing on promotion, education, and growth of our sport, we are a committed group of individuals that has come together to bolster the love and support for a sport that has a rich heritage and history of launching the careers of many internationally known names. Website & Social Media www.odcmotorsports.com www.facebook.com/odcmotorsports |
1. What type of volunteer do you need?
Parents with children, married, couples, singles, church groups, school groups, individuals 2. Hours and days you need volunteers? August 3rd, 2019 from 8am until 7pm. 3. Are there requirements for the volunteer? Under 18 years old need a parent? 4. Describe the different type of volunteer opportunities your organization would offer. Event volunteers for Family Fun Day. Individuals to work chlldren's booths, trash clean up, parking. |
Green River Area Development District
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The Green River Area Development District (GRADD) is a regional planning agency serving the communities of Daviess, Hancock, Henderson, McLean, Ohio, Union and Webster counties. GRADD offers assistance in the fields of aging, health and social services; community and economic development; transportation planning; and workforce development.
Mission Statement To afford local governments and citizens a regional forum to identify issues and opportunities; and to provide leadership in planning and implementing programs to improve the quality of life in our district. 300 Gradd Way Owensboro, KY 42301 Phone Number 270-926-4433 www.gradd.com |
1. What type of volunteer do you need?
18 years and older 2. Hours and days you need volunteers? How much time does a volunteer need to commit? Flexible 3. Are there requirements for the volunteer? Under 18 years old need a parent? Background check, training, on-line test and photo id. 4. Dress Code for volunteer? Business casual 5. Describe the different type of volunteer opportunities your organization would offer. Working with the Senior Medicare Patrol program. |
BOULWARE MISSION
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We are a shelter that serves the men of Owensboro KY who are struggling with Substance Abuse in the GRADD service region. We offer licensed treatment (IOP) and self-sufficiency programming. Our clients live in the shelter and typically stay an average of 90 days.
Mission Statement Our mission is to help displaced individuals become self-sufficient through treatment, education, and services. Our focus is on recovery from the root causes that brought our clients to Boulware in the first place. 609 Wing Avenue Owensboro, KY 42303 Phone: 270-926-0771 www.boulwaremission.org |
1. What type of volunteer do you need?
Mature individuals to answer phones and direct calls from the front desk. 2. Hours and days you need volunteers? Wednesday 9 to 4 Friday 9 to 3 3. Are there requirements for the volunteer? Background check will be required and volunteer must have at least 2 years sobriety/clean time. Volunteer cannot have convictions for violent or sexual crimes. Volunteer must not have active warrants. |