University of Louisville
2323 S. Brook St.
Louisville, KY 40208
Catholic Enrichment Center
Contact: Kim Mapp
502.776.0262
3146 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40211
Throughout the year there is a need for volunteers to assist with Dare to Care Food Pantry, clothing closet, computer lab, back to school fair, community health fair and other special projects.
Minimum time commitment: At least 2 hours a week; 4-8 hours a week for seasonal opportunities.
*Volunteers are required to attend a safe environment class.
Friend for Life Cancer Support Network
Contact: Nicole Guffey Wiseman
502.893.0643
4003 Kresge Way, Suite 100
Louisville, KY 40207
Friend for Life Cancer Support Network Peer Navigators help persons recently diagnosed with cancer and their loved ones navigate the path through diagnosis, treatment and recovery by pairing them with a trained supervisor of a similar experience so they can face cancer with someone who's been there.
Peer Navigator Responsibilities:
- Contact a new match within 24 hours, if only to set up a time when you both are able to talk at length
- Keep in touch with your matches on a regular basis, at least throughout the course of treatment. Most support is provided over the phone, email, texting, Skype, and meeting in person are also acceptable ways to keep in touch.
Ideal Peer Navigator is a cancer survivor or care giver, self-motivated and responsible, an attentive listener who is considerate and respectful of others. Navigators function largely on their own, with minimal direct supervision. Prospective volunteers are required to complete a professionally directed training program before undertaking their role.
Other opportunities include office assistance, representing FFL at health fairs and other events, speaking with medical and/or nursing students about the 'real patient' perspective, and helping with fund raising and other special functions.
Gilda's Club Louisville
Contact:Jessica Carner
502.371.3064
633 Baxter Avenue
Louisville, KY 40204
jessica@gildasclublouisville.org
Volunteers are needed to provide nourishment to cancer support group participants by serving as a meal host. Meal hosts prepare a meal for members and their guests at Gilda's Club Louisville. Your group selects the date and the menu then utilizes our kitchen facilities to prepare the meal. This opportunity provides a great team building opportunity as well as a way to connect to our mission and to those in need in our community. Follow this link to review detailed information and to sign up
Meal host volunteers stand most of the time. Elementary level food preparation/cooking skills necessary. Time frame is approximately 5:00 - 7:15 PM. Must provide own transportation. Can accommodate groups of 6 - 10 individuals.
Hosparus Health
Contact: Sylvia Johnson
502.456.6200
3532 Ephraim McDowell Drive
Louisville, KY 40205
Hosparus Health is looking for compassionate community members to volunteer with patients and families in their neighborhood. Ways to support patients and families include:
- Companionship for patients who are separated from their loved ones
- Respite for caregivers
- Veteran recognition
- Yard work, household cleaning or errands
- Hair care (Must be a licensed professional)
- Massage therapy (Must be a licensed professional)
- Making quilts or knitted/crocheted blankets
If you are interested in volunteering with a patient in your community, please submit a volunteer application at www.HosparusHealth.org/Volunteer
Volunteers typically give 2-3 hours/week. Must have own transportation to assigned location. Orientation provided. Must have negative TB test and flu shot is required during flu season.
Kids Cancer Alliance
Contact: Hannah Hardesty
502.365.1538
607 W Main Street, Suite 200
Louisville, KY 40202
Volunteering at our summer camps for children with cancer and their siblings is a week long commitment, including a full day of training. The minimum age to be a camp volunteer is 18, with some camp weeks requiring volunteers to be 21 years old. To be considered for a volunteer position at Indian Summer Camps, candidates must complete an application, provide references and pass a background check. Deadline to apply is April 3.
Indian Summer Oncology Camp
Younger Oncology - June 9-15 / Older Oncology July 7-13
Indian Summer Sibling Camp
Younger Sibling June 23-29 / Older Sibling July 21-27
Kindred Hospice
Contact: Jacqueline Shickert
812.284.2600
391 Quartermaster Court
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
jacqueline.shickert@gentiva.com
Kindred Hospice volunteer opportunities are located in Southern Indiana and provide support to patients and families who are entering the final stages of life.
Volunteers are needed to provide:
- Companionship for patients
- Care Giver Relief (2 hours) for patient's family
- Clerical/Office support
- Scanning and filing
Must have proof of auto insurance and responsible for any auto accident. Must complete Kindred Hospice Volunteer training which will include 2 TB tests. Patient Support volunteers can be flexible with time, but all visits should be made before 6:00 PM.
Parkinson Support Center of Kentuckiana
Contact: Cliff Whalin
502.254.3388
315 Townepark Circle, Suite 100
Louisville, KY 40243
Looking for volunteer "ambassadors" to help promote PSCKY programs/services in West Louisville, working through our strategic partners in that area. Volunteers are also needed to help with one or more special events each year - our Denim & Diamonds fundraising event in June and our Living Well Parkinson's Symposium in late October; other opportunities are available for smaller events. Volunteers are also needed to help around the office throughout the year.
Minimum time commitment: 3-5 hours a week, early June thru late October to help with special events
Premier Hospice
Contact: Anna Martin
812.720.3363
400 Missouri Avenue, Suite 101
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
anna.martin@premierhospicein.com
You don't need an advanced degree or specialized skill-set to help care for someone during the last days of their life. All you need is a compassionate heart - all training is provided through our free volunteer training program. Volunteers make a difference by:
- Providing companionship and friendship
- Offering emotional and spiritual support
- Assisting the Premier Hospice staff with administrative tasks
- Reading, listening to stories, playing games, and much more!
Download a volunteer application from the website to get started.. A volunteer making visits with a patient/family would visit at a time that is best for the patient/family and volunteer. A volunteer wanting to assist in office would be M-F 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM. Volunteer is required to have reliable transportation; personal vehicle or public transportation.
Supplies Over Seas
Contact: Courteney Smith
502.736.6360
1500 Arlington Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
Supplies Over Seas (SOS) is a medical surplus recovery organization that gets about 28,000 pounds of medical supplies donated from local hospitals and individuals. These life-saving supplies that are donated would end up in a landfill if not for volunteers who take the time to help SOS sort through these supplies. Once sorted, the medical supplies go to partners all over the world helping communities in need of healthcare.
Time commitment: 3 hour slots during the hours of 9:00 AM -Noon or 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM.
Tasks typically require standing for 3 hours, but can accommodate needs with prior knowledge. Training is provided. Can accommodate groups of 5-15 individuals.