Public Service
Center for Accessible Living
502.589.6620
305 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
First Impressions Suit Program (helping people in need with interview and work clothing):
Volunteer helps in receiving and sorting donations, setting appointments, assisting with fittings and keeping inventory. Hours are Mondays from 1 PM to 4 PM and Thursdays from 9:30 AM to Noon, but we are flexible. Contact: Larry Hosey lhosey@calky.org
Web site Maintenance
Responsible for generally maintaining website, update information contained on the website, and ensuring that the site is easy to navigate and that it addresses the needs of the client and its customers. Ensure customers using a variety of browsers or operating systems such as Windows or Macintosh should be able to access the site equally well. Must know technical standards in areas such as HTML (hypertext markup language), CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) and other language that affect the workings of the website. Previous knowledge of web accessibility (W3C) for people with disabilities is preferred, but available to learn. Hours are flexible, work from home available. Contact: Keith Hosey khosey@calky.org
Center for Women and Families
Contact: Marta Miranda
502.775.6408
4303 West Broadway
Louisville, KY
www.thecenteronline.org/get-involved
Legal Volunteer Advocates:
Support survivors by collecting information, accompanying them to court hearings and monitoring relevant court proceedings.
Voices of Strength Volunteers:
Educate community audiences about The Center's mission through information sharing opportunities that dispel myths and increase knowledge.
Special Events Volunteers:
Help with administration, planning and implementation of Celebration of Service and Survival, and other fundraising events.
Administrative Activities Volunteers:
Help with filing, mail preparations, data entry, phone calls and other needs.
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America - Kentucky Chapter
Contact: Jenny Silberisen
646.623.2620
The Kentucky Chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America is holding their third annual walk at the Big Four Lawn at Waterfront Park on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 5:00 PM. Volunteers are needed for the following areas at the following times: event set up (12:00 - 3:00 PM), walker registration tent (4:00 - 7:00 PM), manning tents such as food and kid zone (4:30 - 7:00 PM), water distribution on the walk route (5:00 - 7:00 PM) and tear down after the event (7:00-8:00 PM).
Farmington Historic Plantation
Contact: Rachel Fautz
502.452.9920
Farmington is currently seeking volunteers to assist as docents, leading guided tours of the house for visitors. Days and hours are Tuesday mornings 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Wednesday afternoons 1:00 - 5:00 PM, Friday mornings 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, and Saturdays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Training will be provided.
The Frazier International History Museum
Contact: Margaret Deegan, Volunteer and Internship Coordinator
502.753.1689
829 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Areas of Service: Gallery Guide, Handyman/Craftsman, Survivor Jamestown Volunteer, General Voluneer, Education Volunteer
Jefferson Memorial Forest
Contact: Sherry Wright, Volunteer Coordinator
502.380.1753
sherry.wright@louisvilleky.gov
The nation's largest municipally-owned urban forest is right in your backyard! Jefferson Memorial Forest has over 6, 200 acres and has volunteer programs to meet a variety of interests, from botany, land management, trail blazing, and teaching to greeting guests and sharing Forest information with the public.
Kentucky Refugee Ministries
Contact: Cassie Kennedy, Volunteer Coordinator
502.479.9180 extension 53
Kentucky Refugee Ministries, Inc. (KRM) is the refugee resettlement office in the state of Kentucky for two national church-based programs; the Episcopal Migration Ministries and Church World Service. KRM is authorized by the U.S. Department of State to assist refugees who have been legally admitted to the United States, as victims of warfare or other forms of persecution because of their religious or political beliefs. KRM is dedicated to providing resettlement services to refugees in order to promote self-sufficiency and successful integration into our community.
Many varied volunteer opportunities with one-time and long and short term commitments available.
*JCPS Volunteer Background Check required
Louisville Asset Building Coalition
Contact: CeCe Clark, Program Coordinator
502.292.6128
334 East Broadway, 3rd Floor
Louisville, KY 40202
Areas of Service: Financial lilteracy and education, community tax assistance (no cost), family/individual asset building
Intake Specialist: Greet tax client, verify identification, make sure client has all needed documentation, determine eligibility, determine type of return, answer basic questions, control waiting room. Must be certified at basic level.
Greeter: Greet tax client, make sure they are signed in, verify identification, give list of required documentation to clients, control waiting room.
Tax Preparer: Prepare tax returns & answer tax law questions based on level of certification, visually verify all data entered on tax return, verify documentation is valid and for the current year.
Site Coordinator: Prepare tax returns up to the intermediate or advanced level, ensure quality review process, answer tax questions, assist preparers when needed, verify all documentation needed is collected and all signatures are obtained that are needed, ensure IRS forms are e-filed and/or mailed appropriately, make sure all client data is stored securely and site runs smoothly.
Site Coordinator Assistant E-filer: Assist Site Coordinator in all class. Must be certified at intermediate or advanced level.
Volunteer Support: Provide snacks, drinks, make copies, control wait room flow. No certification required.
** All training is provided by the IRS and the Louisville Asset Building Coalition.
Louisville Visitors Center
Contact: Destiny Monyhan, Visitor Service Coordinator
502.814.2769
301 South 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Areas of Service: We are currently recruiting enthusiastic Louisville Ambassadors to volunteer in a variety of capacities: special events, Red Carpet Greeters for local conventions, city walking tour guides - just to name a few! Both weekly and sporadic service opportunities are available.
Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana, Kentucky Region
Contact: Heather Wright
502.327.0705 / 866.487.9474
9502 Williamsburg Plaza
Louisville, KY 40222
Wish Granters: Work directly with the Wish Child and family to ascertain and plan the wish. Makes monthly contact with the family until the wish has been completed. Informs Wish Program Managers of changes in the child's condition or family situation. Assists the Wish Program Manager in obtaining in-kind donations for goods and services related to the wish. (6-8 hours per wish; 1-3 wishes per year)
Non-Speaking Wish Specialist: Receives additional training to gain experience on how to communicate with children who are non-speaking. Accepts wishes where child is non-speaking. (6-8 hours per wish; wishes vary)
Special Event Committee: Supports the Chapter by serving on the planning committee for special events. Takes an active role in helping to coordinate activities and meet the needs of the activity. (2-3 hours per month leading up to the event)
Special Events Crew: Supports the Chapter as a member of the crew that sees that an event operates smoothly. This may include greeting participants, registration, set-up, clean up or other duties as needed. (2-6 hours the day of the event).
Special Events Participant: Supports the Chapter as an active participant of the event This may include getting together a team for the walk, golfing in a sponsored foursome, or bidding on items at an auction. (2-6 hours the day of the event).
Students for Wish Kids Coordinator: Supports the Chapter through the coordination of Students for Wish Kids program within their district. Acts as a contact for student liaisions and schools. May represent the Chapter at check presentations as directed by the Regional Office. (Up to 12 hours per month).
Montessori School of Louisville
contact: Kim Gillespie
770 Eastern Parkway
Louisville, KY
Office Receptionist Volunteers: Volunteers are needed to work in the school office, 1 day a week from 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM. The position includes answering phones, answering the door, and light office work.
Olmstead Parks Conservancy
Contact: Sarah Wolff
502.432.2677
Get involved. Help restore, enhance and preserve Louisville's Olmstead Parks! Visit www.olmstedparks.org for more information about on-going projects.
We have a variety of opportunities available during the week and on the weekends. We work with individual volunteers and can schedule group projects for your student organization.
Salvation Army Area Louisville Command
The Salvation Army Louisville Area Command consists of administrative offices and several programs located in the communities where the needs are the greatest. They have mulitple volunteer opportunities available at various sites within the community. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Madelyn Anetrella, Director of Volunteer Services & Grant Administrator at 502.671.4920.
South Louisville Community Ministries
The Adult Day Center is looking for volunteers. Volunteers are needed to help support the daily activities at the center including:
- Provide musical entertainment
- Lead a discussion group on current events or a specific topic of interest
- A companion volunteer - someone who would read and/or chat with a participant on a regular basis, go on field trips and assist with shopping, etc.
Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Please contact Lindsay Tetz at 502.337.3776 or lktetz@yahoo.com for more information.
West End School
Contact: Robert or Debbie Blair
robert.blair@westendschool.org
502.776.5236
502.468.7374
3628 Virginia Avenue
Louisville, KY 40211
Areas of Service: The West End School is a free boarding school for at-risk middle school boys in Louisville's West end.
Sports & Games: Each afternoon, the students have a sports activity. Volunteers are needed to come and play with the students and referee.
Manual Labor: The school is in process of renovating their building. Volunteers are needed to help do various jobs like painting, sanding, nailing, cleaning, lawn care, etc.
Cooking: Volunteers are needed to help prepare meals.
