Volunteer Opportunities
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteers are needed for child care at Ockerman Elementary while their parents partake in Adult English classes every Thursday from 5:30 – 7:30. Please email leslie.harney@boone.kyschools.us for more information and to sign up.
The YMCA is looking for volunteers for their annual fall festival on October 18. Please email Jess for additional details jludwig@cincinnatiymca.org
Wednesday October 23rd 6-8pm @ Erpenbeck Elementary
Trunk or Treat
1 hr shifts available
3 volunteers needed per hour
(Description-candy refill runners, bounce house attendants and assist the PTSO members)
Contact: kmccallumeesptso@gmail.com
Date: Tuesday, November 1st 5:30-7:30pm
Location: Ockerman Elementary 8250 US 42, Florence
Duty: Volunteers will be interacting with children, assisting children make crafts, working concessions. Please contact Leslie Harney at (859)282-2363 or leslie.harney@boone.kyschools.us
Mary Rose Mission is looking for volunteers to help with preparing or serving an evening meal. Meals are currently served 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. If you would like to volunteer, please send an email to volunteer@maryrosemission.org with your name, phone number and email address. The Volunteer Coordinator will send a link to the the online calendar, SignUp. Select days you would like to volunteer. See website for additional details -- http://maryrosemission.org/how-to-help/volunteer-information/
Date: November 7th 4:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Ockerman Elementary 8250 US 42, Florence
Duty: Volunteers will be assisting with space themed stations and working concessions. Please contact Leslie Harney at 859-282-2363 or leslie.harney@boone.kyschools.us for additional information.
Friday December 6th 5-8pm @ Erpenbeck Elementary
Science Night
1 hr shifts available
4 volunteers needed per hour
(Description-assist with different expo stations, assist with concessions)
Contact: kmccallumeesptso@gmail.com
Saturday December 14th Time TBD (morning/early afternoon) at Erpenbeck Elementary
Winter Celebrations around the World
1 hr shifts available
4 volunteers needed per hour
(Description- helpers in the Kids Elf Shop, helpers in the selfie photo areas and runners for materials needed)
The Boone County Public Library has numerous opportunities for volunteers. Please see below:
Homework Help for ELL Students
WHAT: Often parents and students, who have English as a second-language, need help with clarification on school projects or forms, and help with reading skills. Volunteers are needed to help with translating assignments, general homework help (not tutoring), and practicing reading in English.
WHERE: Florence Branch of the Boone County Public Library
WHEN: Mondays, when school is in session, 5-7 p.m.; interested students will need to complete a survey and 30 minute training.
CONTACT: Students who are interested in helping out, please contact Pamela Jayne by email pjayne@bcpl.org
Young Boone County
WHAT: Every month the library and the Boone County Alliance offer a service project for teens. Projects vary and any teen can attend.
WHERE: Scheben Branch of the Boone County Public Library
WHEN: 1st Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8 p.m.
CONTACT: Interested high school students, please feel free to attend; no sign up required. Check the library website for upcoming projects. For more information, please contact Dawna Bach at dbach@bcpl.org
Read with a Teen
WHAT: Help students in grades 1-3 practice their reading skills.
WHERE: Scheben Branch of the Boone County Public Library
WHEN: Through the school year & summer
CONTACT: Interested students, 8th grade and above, must complete a required training offered annually in May. For more information, please contact Dawna Bach at dbach@bcpl.org
General Volunteering
WHAT: Help the library with special events or regular volunteer activities, which can include: preparing supplies for programs, general cleaning of library (books, bookshelves, toys, etc.), creating scrap paper, putting together packets, etc.
WHERE: Boone County Library locations
CONTACT: Interested students should fill out a Volunteer Application Form and return it to any Boone County Library location.