Apple Patch Pals

Volunteers Needed

When: New Volunteers Always Welcome
Where: Apple Patch Community, Inc.

7408 Highway 329
Crestwood, KY  40014

Contact Information: To become an “Apple Patch Pal” contact Donna Bayers 502.657.0103 or dbayers@applepatch.org

Apple Patch Pals spend time with participants in any of a number of ways, including:

• Fun Outing!
• Shopping\Sporting Events
• Lunch/Dinner Out!
• Money Management Instruction
• Nature Walks
• Gardening
• Dancing
• Volunteering!
• Special Olympics Booster/Cheerleader

Cedar Lake Residences Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Assistants (Recreation/Leisure)

When: Monthly opportunities available, please call for dates and times. 

Where: Cedar Lake Corporate Offices, 7984 New La Grange Road Louisville, KY 40222 

Description: To assist Cedar Lake staff members with the ongoing recreation and leisure calendar events throughout the year such as:
Arts & Crafts, Community events such as dances, movies, dining out, knitting classes, educational opportunities, and bowling
 

Tutors (Reading, writing, basic computer skills)

When: Every Thursday evening 6pm-8pm, beginning January 2008 

Where: Cedar Lake Corporate Office-Community Room, 7984 New LaGrange Road Louisville, Ky. 40222

Mentors, Friends, Advocates

When: As scheduled by client (s) and Volunteer.

Where: Various, including special events, shopping, church, movies, dining out, theater, arts event, etc

Description: One-on-one relationship opportunities to support in the development of natural supports to increase access to emotional and practical community inclusion for all Cedar Lake clients.

CONTACT:
ROSIE CRABB or
TIFFANY HOLMES
(502) 327-7706 Ext. 314
The mission of Cedar Lake is to provide residential options, housing, services and supports designed to meet the individual needs of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
www.cedarlake.org 

Looking for Volunteer Board Members

Bridgehaven's mission is to provide the highest quality community based psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery services for adults with severe and persistent mental illness without regard to ability to pay. We enhance the lives of Bridgehaven members by encouraging them to achieve the skills to live, learn, work and socialize in their chosen environment.

Application Procedure: Contact Ramona Johnson, CEO/President at rjohnson@bridgehaven.org, or Jenni Oglesby, Executive Office Manager at joglesby@bridgehaven.org for more information.

Board Members Wanted

The Kentucky Hemophilia Foundation (KHF) is currently looking for volunteers to serve on its Board of Directors. Terms are three years. The Board meets every other month. KHF carries Directors and Officers insurance. KHF is a community-based (47 years) statewide, non-profit health agency serving men,women, and children with lifelong, incurable bleeding disorders.

Interested individuals, please contact Ursela Lacer at 502-456-3233. 

PET TALES Luncheon & Tour

Come learn more about the Kentucky Humane Society and its programs!

When: 2nd Wednesday Each Month @12 - 1 p.m.

Where: KHS main campus 241 Steedly Drive, Louisville, KY 40214

RSVP at (502) 515-3147 or e-mail development@kyhumane.org
Feel free to bring a friend, too! 

Seeking a Few Great Board Members

Community Living, Inc., a non-profit agency serving people with intellect ual disabilities in Louisville since 1976, is seeking to fill two seats on its 15-member volunteer Board of Directors. We are looking for two great community volunteers, with or without board experience, who can make a three-year commitment to serve.

More information about CL is available on our website or to request an Board Application contact:

Stephen Zaricki, MSW
Executive Director
szaricki@communitylivinginc.com
ofc. 502-585-5272
cell. 502-235-1049 

 Every 1 Reads Volunteer Tutor

One of the most effective ways to help these students is to become an Every 1 Reads Volunteer Tutor. You don’t need a fancy degree to volunteer – just a willingness to help and a passion for literacy. As an Every 1 Reads Volunteer, you will work one-on-one with a struggling reader for 30 minutes a week. Each session will be different, but your goal will always be to improve the child's confidence and attitude towards reading by helping him/her to find success.

If you would like a presentation on the Every 1 Reads initiative for your business or organization, staff is available to share a 20-minute PowerPoint with your group and answer questions. Or, we can send materials for you to distribute at one of your meetings. Contact: Linda Neal, 625-0089 or lneal@greaterlouisville.com to schedule a time or receive additional information.

Every 1 Reads is a literacy initiative of Jefferson County Public Schools in partnership with Greater Louisville Inc., and Louisville Metro Government. With your support, every student will read at grade level by 2008.

If ten or more of your coworkers, employees, or group members are interested in volunteering, we can plan an on-site Volunteer Training Session. Call (502) 625-0004 or visit www.Every1Reads.org for more information.

SeniorCare Experts

(formerly Senior Citizens East)

PERSONAL ESCORT TRANSPORTATION
Seniors in eastern Jefferson County who can no longer drive need you!
Drive seniors to doctors, grocery, beauty/barber shop or short personal errands. One day a week (weekends), morning or afternoon would help so much. Hours/days flexible!

HOME DELIVERED MEALS VOLUNTEER DRIVERS
Deliver a lunch-time meal to local homebound seniors. Routes take about one hour. This is a great TEAM or individual opportunity.

• St. Matthews Area – Meals pick up site is Christ Church Methodist on Brownsboro Road near the Watterson exchange
• Fern Creek/J-Town Area – Meals pick up site is St. Alban’s Episcopal Church located on Buelah Church Road
• Buechel Area –Meals pick up site is located at Presbyterian Homes on Buechel Bank Road (Rosanna Hughes building)

Call SCE’s Community Resource Department for information
Becky Ricketts at 895-2805 ext 116. 

Volunteers Needed at Bunbury Theatre

Bunbury Theatre is a new theatre in the beautifully-restored Henry Clay Building at the corner of Third and Chestnut in downtown Louisville. We are looking for dedicated people to help with behind-the-scenes operations to serve as greeters, ushers, house managers and box-office staff.

No previous experience is necessary. Training will be provided. If you are interested in volunteering for Bunbury Theatre, email Bunburytheatre@insightbb.com at or call (502) 585-5306.

Project Women Volunteer Opportunities

Project Women is a collaborative organization that provides housing to single parents who are experiencing homelessness and supports them in obtaining a baccalaureate degree, thereby enabling them to break the cycle of poverty for themselves and their children.

Project Role Model

Description:  Professional men are needed to interact with Project Women Youth once a month.  Staff plan theme based activities in which men and children can engage.  Valentines decorations, Black History month activities, Holiday ornament decorating, various crafts, outdoor play, board games, etc. are a few examples.

When:  Twice a month on Monday evenings from 5:30p – 7:00p.  Call for dates. 584-8090

Where:  Project Women lounge, 806 E. Chestnut St.  Louisville, KY 40204

Empowerment for Family Success

Description:  Our once a month House Meeting is a venue for the Mothers to take part in life skills workshops while their children explore the same topic in age-appropriate sessions.  We cover topics such as budgeting, healthy nutrition, healthy relationships, etc.  In addition, we feed the families.  Volunteers are needed to help with the children’s activities, present to children and/or mothers and/or prepare food for the families.

When:  Third Friday of each month from 5:30p – 8:00p.

Where:  Presbyterian Community Center, 701 S. Hancock St.  Louisville, KY 40203

Various other volunteer opportunities are available.  Please call Gioia Gibbons, Intake Specialist, at 584-8090 to find out more.

HOME OF THE INNOCENTS

Volunteers Needed

When: On Going

Where: Home of the Innocents 1100 East Market Street, Louisville, KY 40206

Contact Information: Lori Vaught at 502.596.1031

Volunteer Opportunity Description: Volunteers have been helping the Home since the beginning and with their kind service, help us maintain a high quality of care in all areas of serving children in need. Opportunities include helping children in therapy, serving as classroom aides, helping at mealtime, working with pregnant and parenting teens, and many others. Volunteer Orientation occurs on June 3rd and October 7th. Please visit www.homeoftheinnocents.org to fill out the volunteer application. Please keep in mind that you must complete the application at least six-weeks in advance of an orientation class.

Neighborhood House

Volunteer tutors needed

When: After school, Monday through Thursday

Where: Neighborhood House - corner of 26th St. and Rowan Ave in Louisville's west end Portland Neighborhood

Contact Information:  Peter Creech  552-7021; nhky.tutoring@yahoo.com

Event Description: Help change the world!  Give kindergarden through 6th grade kids a hand up by helping with reading, math, and schoolwork.  Come to NH 1, 2 ,3, or 4 days per month and help kids learn.  Learn more at nhkytutoring.blogspot.com -- tell your friends and family about us!

Volunteer gardeners needed

When: Ongoing in non-winter months-afternoons and evenings Monday-Friday

Where: Neighborhood House - Portland Kids' Garden - corner of 26th and Rowan ave in The west end.

Contact Information: Kevin  Caudill -  774-2322; nhky.gardening@gmail.com

Event Description:  We are creating a children's garden on our back lot to help our kids learn about growing plants and making healthier food choices.  Pass this information on to your gardening friends. Thanks!