Miscellaneous Volunteer Opportunities
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American Red Cross - Big Rivers Chapter
The American Red Cross exists to provide compassionate care to those in need. Our network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world, through five key service areas: Disaster Relief, Supporting America's military families lifesaving blood, health and safety training and education, and international services. 1700 Frederica Street Suite #200 Owensboro, KY 42301 Phone: (270) 683-2438 |
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Western Kentucky Botanical Garden
We have almost 14 acres with 9 acres developed. These 9 acres contain 11 individual gardens. The Garden is a community asset and can be rented for any special occasion (including weddings), Education (such as school field trips), and enjoyment of nature by everyone. Mission Statement To discover, observe and enjoy the wonders of our environment and to provide priceless education in order to foster an awareness of our interaction with nature. 25 Carter Rd Owensboro, KY 42301 Phone Number 270-993-1234 Email wkbg@bellsouth.net Office Hours 9am to 3pm Mon - Fri www.wkbg.org https://www.facebook.com/Western-Kentucky-Botanical-Garden-97008569532/ |
1. What type of volunteer do you need?
We can use groups or individuals. From Boy Scouts to College Students to Master Gardeners, we have tasks for all ages and capabilities. With exception to 1st Saturdays, we ask that you let us know you are coming so that we have a task ready for you. 2. Hours and days you need volunteers? Every 1st Saturday of each month, 9am to 12pm is a volunteer work session. Special arrangements can be made for individuals needing volunteer hours. Large projects (i.e. spreading mulch) occur through out the year. 3. Annual or Special Events you need volunteers? Annual Daylily Festival held the 3rd week of June every year requires extra help. Independence Bank Day help in mid September. Back Woods Ball 3rd week of September. 4. Are there requirements for the volunteer? Under 16 would require an adult to be present. We ask that you let us know you are coming so we have a task ready for you. We welcome volunteers of all ages and capabilities. 5. Dress Code for volunteer? Dress in clothes that are appropriate for working outdoors. We do have tools but you are welcome to bring your own. 6. Describe the different type of volunteer opportunities your organization would offer. Landscaping needs such as planting and mulching, Spring cleaning of all buildings, events, greeting visitors. 7. How will you communicate to the volunteer? Email is preferable but can also call. 8. Link to volunteer application. http://www.wkbg.org/volunteer.html |
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Daviess County Emergency Management
Daviess County Emergency Management prepares the community for disasters and responds with the assistance of volunteers to help residents following a disaster. Mission Statement prepare, respond, recover, mitigate Street Address: 212 St. Ann Street Street Address Line 2: Suite 205 City: Owensboro State / Province: KY Postal / Zip Code: 42303 Phone Number 270-685-8448 Executive Director Andy Ball Volunteer Coordinator Vicky Connor Email vconnor@daviessky.org Office Hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Facebook: Daviess County Emergency Management Agency Website: www.daviessky.org |
1. Hours and days you need volunteers? How much time does a volunteer need to commit?
For CERT training, it's one night per 8 weeks for 3 hours = 24 hours. Following a disaster or otherwise, it's as much time as the volunteer wants to commit. 2. Annual or Special Events you need volunteers? Number of volunteers needed. Community exercises with the airport, VOAD, etc., require volunteers many times, usually for a few hours. This may occur two or three times/year. 3. Are there requirements for the volunteer? (background check, training, photo ID, forms,) Under 18 years old need a parent? A background check will only be done if the person wants to volunteer with Daviess County EMA. Any person is welcome to take the CERT classes. Any children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult and no child younger than middle school. 4. Dress Code for volunteer? For training, long pants and closed-toed shoes will be requested for safety purposes. Vests and supplies will always be provided. 5. Describe the different type of volunteer opportunities your organization would offer. Engaging with residents and neighbors in disaster preparedness or response. 6. How will you communicate to the volunteer? They will be e-mailed and/or called. |
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Habitat For Humanity Owensboro
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 - hfhodv@juno.com Executive Director - Virginia Braswell Volunteer Coordinator - Virginia Braswell and Karen Owen-Phelps Office Hours 8:30am-3:30pm Monday-Friday 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. 6. Describe the different type of volunteer opportunities your organization would offer. Office, events, cleaning, organizing and engaging with the residents. We have variety of committees form Family Selection, Property, Family Support and Construction. We have 21 board members and accept nominations in January. 7. How will you communicate to the volunteer? Call or email |
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Joe Ford Nature Center
Outdoor nature center and indoor museum/exhibit with gift shop. School programs and Nature Camp are scheduled events along with some fund raisers To preserve Joe Ford's collections pertaining to nature and natural/cultural history of our region and to provide educational programs to give others opportunity to enhance their knowledge in these areas of interest while providing individuals in this area a place to commune with nature. 3870 West 2nd Owensboro, Ky 42301 Phone Number 270-302-2755 Email director2017@gmail.com Office Hours TWT 9-4 F 9-12 Some Sat 10-3 joefordnaturecenter.com Facebook Joe Ford Nature Center |
1. What type of volunteer do you need?
Best age would be 12 and up to 70, married, singles, church groups, college, school age, etc. 2. Hours and days you need volunteers? Special events to TBA. Days need T, W, Th, Fr, Sat 9-3 all days, but can volunteer 1 day 4 hrs or as many days and time they would like. Flexible with volunteering hours 3. Annual or Special Events you need volunteers? Nature Camp during the summer June July on Wednesdays, 1-2 all day. 4. Are there requirements for the volunteer? under 18 years parent must give consent, there is a policy that must be signed by all volunteers 5. Describe the different type of volunteer opportunities your organization would offer. Office, ground work, painting, special events, face painting, crafts, outdoor projects, organization, computer skills. 6. How will you communicate to the volunteer? Call, text or email 7. Any other information you feel folks needs to know? Joe Ford Nature Center gives to the community the opportunity to be involved in nature related activities with any fee but does ask for donations. Volunteers are vital to the center because without their support the activities that occur can not be possible Upload Volunteer Application: Volunteer Enrollment revison.doc |
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New Beginnings - Sexual Assault Support Services
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 Phone Number 270-926-7273 Executive Director Karla Ward Office Hours 9-5 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) 4. Describe the different type of volunteer opportunities your organization would offer. Clerical (answer the phone, make copies, ect...) Advocate (on call , 40 hours of training) 5. How will you communicate to the volunteer? Communication with volunteers will be through email, text, call and social media |
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Owensboro Composite Flight, Civil Air Patrol
As a Total Force partner and Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, Civil Air Patrol is there to search for and find the lost, provide comfort in times of disaster and work to keep the homeland safe. Its 56,000 members selflessly devote their time, energy and expertise toward the well-being of their communities, while also promoting aviation and related fields through aerospace/STEM education and helping shape future leaders through CAP’s cadet program. Civil Air Patrol’s missions for America are many, and today’s adults and cadets perform their duties with the same vigilance as its founding members — preserving CAP’s 75-year legacy of service while maintaining its commitment to nearly 1,500 communities nationwide Mission Statement “To serve America by performing Homeland Security and humanitarian missions for our communities, states, and nation; developing our country's youth; and educating our citizens on the importance of air and space power.” 3300 Tamarack Road Owensboro, Ky 42301 502-783-6560 Volunteer Coordinator Capt. Patrick Deem pdeem@kywg.cap.gov Office Hours Tuesdays 6-8, calls sun-sat 8-8 www.gocivilairpatrol.com https://www.facebook.com/GLRKY223/ |
1. What type of volunteer do you need?
Anyone 12 + no military experience required 2. Hours and days you need volunteers? Every Tuesday 6-8 with occasional training through out the year 3. Are there requirements for the volunteer? For cadet membership 12-18, for adult membership 18+ must pass background check, photo id, birth certificate for verification of identity. 18 and under needs parental consent. 4. Dress Code for volunteer? Air Force style uniforms are worn. Will discuss in detail during meeting. 5. Describe the different type of volunteer opportunities your organization would offer. Working airshows, recruiting booths, educational trips 6. How will you communicate to the volunteer? Call, email, text, meetings, facebook 7. Any other information you feel Volunteer Owensboro needs to know? We are currently looking for more senior(adult) members 18+, we will still take cadets, but in need for seniors mostly. |
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Owensboro YMCA
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. Office Hours 8-5 M-F 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
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 Executive Director Lindsey Kafer Email lindsey.kafer@kctcs.edu Office Hours 8am-4:30pm Website & Social Media 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. 4. Dress Code for volunteer? Business casual attire is requested. 5. How will you communicate to the volunteer? Call or email |
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Saving Paws Animal Rescue of Kentucky
SparKy is located in Daviess County, KY we are a non profit, no-kill, animal rescue. We take a unique approach to animal rescue through the utilization of foster homes to house the animals. These foster homes provide the animals with a loving environment in which their needs are fully met. They also allow the foster parents to assess the temperament of the animals, as well as their individual needs, thus ensuring that the best permanent home possible is found. Mission Statement Members of SparKy have made it a mission, to join in with rescue groups and shelters across America, by focusing on our local community to reduce the number of animals killed each year. SparKy’s goals are to educate the public about the importance of spaying and neutering pets, to educate the public about responsible pet ownership, and to rescue and re-home homeless adoptable pets. 227 St. Ann Street Suite 400 Owensboro, Ky 42303 Phone Number 270-684-4787 Executive Director John Austin Volunteer Coordinator Tanya Burdette Email tanyasburdette@hotmail.com Office Hours by appointment www.sparkyrescue.com www.facebook.com/sparkyrescue |
1. What type of volunteer do you need?
Teens and adults to work adoption and fundraiser events. Occasional transportation services for pets from the Vet to foster home (Daviess County Dentention Center) or transport of pets from shelters to vet office. Foster homes for pets. 2. Hours and days you need volunteers? Events are usually 3 to 4 hours, transporting is 1 to 2 hours depending on location of transport. 3. Annual or Special Events you need volunteers? Easter Bone Hunt - Saturday before Easter Sunday. Paw Jam or Spay-ghetti, No Balls Dinner - fundraiser, silent auction and music event. Amount of volunteers depends on the event. Usually 2 to 10 4. Are there requirements for the volunteer? Transportation services need valid driver's license and possible background info if transporting to the Green River Correctional Facility. Events held at local bars or clubs will need be 21 and older. Public events for all ages can be teens or adults. 5. Dress Code for volunteer? Dress code depends on the event but, most events are jeans and tee-shirts. 6. Describe the different type of volunteer opportunities your organization would offer. Music events, art show fundraisers, family and pet friendly events, Outdoor events at Friday after 5, etc. 7. How will you communicate to the volunteer? Call, text, or email preferable email or text. 8. Any other information you feel Volunteer Owensboro needs to know. Volunteers must love to work with animals. |
Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center
The Mission of Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center is to provide the much needed and most safe blood products and related services to our region. WKRBC’s vision is a community of extraordinary people donating blood who save and enhance the lives of those in our community. Endless thanks to our gracious donors, the true backbone of our organization. In working with our donors, our staff serves the community with integrity and loyalty. WKRBC works to exceed expectations, knowing the ones we serve include ourselves.
http://www.wkrbc.org/
The Mission of Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center is to provide the much needed and most safe blood products and related services to our region. WKRBC’s vision is a community of extraordinary people donating blood who save and enhance the lives of those in our community. Endless thanks to our gracious donors, the true backbone of our organization. In working with our donors, our staff serves the community with integrity and loyalty. WKRBC works to exceed expectations, knowing the ones we serve include ourselves.
http://www.wkrbc.org/
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International Center of KY
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. Volunteer Coordinator Susann Bartlett susann.bartlett@wkrmaa.org Office Hours 9:00am - 5:00pm 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. 5. Describe the different type of volunteer opportunities your organization would offer. Would range from answering phones, greeting people, cleaning, sorting donations, making copies, faxing papers, and helping with flyers when needed. |
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Owensboro Daviess County Motorsports Council
PO Box 272 Owensboro, KY 42303 (270) 315-1417 Director and Volunteer Coordinator Blake Smith Email Blake.Smith1037@gmail.com 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. |
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RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program)
Audubon Area Community Services 1650 W. 2nd St. Owensboro, KY 4230 (270) 683-1589 Executive Director Robyn Mattingly Volunteer Coordinator Lisa Gillim lgillim@audubon-area.com RSVP Manager Email Office Hours 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Audubon Area RSVP provides opportunities for seniors to use their lifetime of knowledge and wisdom to help meet the critical needs of the community, by volunteering at many diverse nonprofit organizations. Mission Statement Helping people in poverty and beyond to reach self-sufficiency by changing lives through providing services, advocacy and partnering to strengthen communities throughout Kentucky. Website & Social Media Website: audubon-area.com Facebook: Audubon Area RSVP |
1. What type of volunteer do you need?
RSVP Volunteers can be anyone 55 and older. 2. Hours and days you need volunteers? Volunteers choose the days, times and amount of hours they wish to serve. 3. Annual or Special Events you need volunteers? We host an annual Veterans Resource Fair held in March. Volunteers are always needed. Also, from December through April there is a need for volunteers to assist preparing taxes and aiding clients with financial advice. No prior tax preparation experience is required. Another once per year event is with Hospice's Camp Courage for children who have lost loved ones. Hospice also has an annual Memorial Program in which to serve. 4. Describe the different type of volunteer opportunities your organization would offer. Audubon Area RSVP serves seven counties: Daviess, Hancock, Henderson, McLean, Ohio, Union and Webster. We currently have 33 nonprofit stations in a variety of settings which include elementary schools, food pantries, hospitals, disaster relief sites, thrift stores, in home respite, home building, a Veterans' Clinic, tax prep sites, children's camp, and even serve from your home. Job duties include clerical, driving, respite care, flower arranging, sorting and organizing, sitting with the ill, landscaping, assisting disaster victims, packing food boxes, aiding the poor, the hungry, tutoring children,quilting, plus encouraging, showing love and a smile to those in need. There are many more. 5. Any other information you feel Volunteer Owensboro needs to know. Our program is free of charge. Volunteers receive benefits for serving, including excess insurances, meal reimbursement, and mileage reimbursement if it is a hardship for the volunteer. Transportation services also available. Volunteers are recognized at our annual recognition event and small tokens of appreciation are given throughout the year. |