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 Without the generous support of volunteers from all over Central Ohio, it would not be possible to provide all of the programs and services that The Salvation Army offers.
Please contact Dinah O'Dell (dinah.odell@use.salvationarmy.org) at 614.358.2627 to volunteer or FILL OUT OUR NEW FORM! Why do our volunteers do what they do? Click play below to hear an inspiring story.
Dear Volunteer..... Each year hundreds of people volunteer to help the needy through several programs. If you would like to help, please contact us about any of the following opportunities: After School Learning Centers Christmas Cheer Senior Food Box Distribution If you're ready to volunteer today, please browse our opportunities below, then contact Dinah O'Dell (dinah.odell@use.salvationarmy.org) at 614.358.2627 or fill out this form. Thank you for your time and assistance!
After School Learning Centers(ongoing September through May) The Salvation Army operates four (4) After-School Learning Centers in Columbus, providing tutoring and mentoring to students from Columbus City Schools in grades 1-8. We are recruiting volunteers to tutor students in math and reading at the Learning Centers one day a week for two hours after school. We ask volunteers to commit to this opportunity once a week for a minimum of 10 weeks. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Because tutoring volunteers work directly with minor children, a current Ohio BCI/ FBI background check is required. Age Requirement: Minimum age 18 Time Requirement: Volunteers are required to volunteer a minimum of once a week for 3 months. Dates/Times: Monday through Thursday, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Locations:
Canned Food Drives(ongoing throughout the year) Most of the food distributed through The Salvation Army’s Choice Food Pantries is purchased through the Mid-Ohio Food Bank. Any food donations we receive help to offset the cost of purchasing food, and allow us to serve more families in need. We welcome any group, church, organization, or business to sponsor a canned food drive to support our pantries. We can provide a list of most-needed items. To sponsor a canned food drive: Pleasecontact Dinah O'Dell (dinah.odell@use.salvationarmy.org) or 614-358-2627. Looking for tips on how to run a successful food drive? We have volunteer mentors who have experience coordinating food drives and would be happy to talk to you. Please contact Dinah O'Dell (dinah.odell@use.salvationarmy.org) or call her at 614-358-2627 if you would like to speak to one of these volunteers. Career Enhancement CenterThe East Main Worship and Service Center operates a Career Enhancement Center (CEC), providing job training classes and job placement assistance to people in need. The Center offers a variety of volunteer opportunities, including classroom aides, lab monitors, mock interviewing and clerical help.
Age Requirements: Must be at least 16 Dates/Times: Weekdays between 9:00am and 2:30pm (hours vary according to volunteer duty) Location:
Contact Us: contact Dinah O'Dell (dinah.odell@use.salvationarmy.org) or call 614-358-2627 Choice Pantry (Food Pantry)The Salvation Army operates four (4) food pantries using the “Client Choice” food pantry model. This model allows clients to choose the food items their families need and enjoy, rather than receiving a prepared box of food. We are recruiting volunteers for 2-hour shifts on weekdays to help operate the pantry, stock shelves and assist clients. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. To see schedules and sign up online, please click the “Volunteer Now” button
Age Requirements: Must be at least 16 Dates/Times: East Main Volunteer Shifts: Monday through Friday 9am-11am, 11am-1pm & 1pm-3pm West Mound Volunteer Shifts: Monday through Friday 9am-11am, 11am-1pm & 1pm-3pm Worthington Woods Volunteer Shifts: Monday through Friday 11am-1pm & 1pm-3pm Citadel Worship and Service Center Volunteer Shifts: Volunteer hours vary, please contact us for details Locations:
Human Trafficking Emergency/After Hours Phone Volunteer: (one-month shift, year-round) To volunteer: Please contact Trisha Smouse at 358-2614 or trisha.smouse@use.salvationarmy.org.
Christmas Cheer (Dec. 14-18)Christmas Cheer is one of Ohio’s largest holiday toy and food distribution programs. We provide food and toys to nearly 7,000 families in need over a two-day period. We are recruiting volunteers to help with set up, decorating Christmas trees, filling food boxes, helping families "shop" in the Toy Shop, checking-in families, and assisting clients to their cars. To Volunteer: Cheer volunteer sign-ups will begin October 1, 2010. Please visit our website to sign-up online. Christmas Cheer Registration(November 15-19 and November 29-December 3)Families must register to receive assistance through The Salvation Army's Christmas Cheer program. Registration takes place at our worship and service centers on weekday mornings and evenings. We are recruiting volunteers to greet families and help the head of household complete registration information. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old. To Volunteer: Cheer Registration volunteer sign-ups will begin October 1, 2010. Please visit our website to sign-up online. Adopt-a-Family(December 13-17, 2010) To Volunteer: Cheer Registration volunteer sign-ups will begin October 1, 2010. Please visit our website to sign-up online.
Utility AssistanceThe Salvation Army’s HeatShare and Neighbor to Neighbor programs assist families in need with their natural gas and electric bills, preventing service termination or restoring disconnected service. We are recruiting volunteers on weekdays to return phone calls, schedule appointments for the program and screen families for eligibility on the computer. To see schedules and sign up online, please click the “Volunteer Now” button
Heart To Heart Weekend Meals*The 2009 volunteer schedule has been filled, but we are taking names for a cancellation list and the 2010 schedule.* The Heart To Heart Weekend Meals program provides hot, nutritious meals every Saturday and Sunday evening, year round, to the homeless community, via our mobile canteen truck. Volunteers are needed to help prepare meals to be served on the canteen, and ride on the canteen to serve the meals. We are looking for groups that can commit to a set date once a month. Age Requirements: Minimum age 16 (unless accompanied by adult) Dates/Times: 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday Location: Chapel at Worthington Woods, 760 Worthington Woods Blvd, 43085 (map) Contact Us: Call or email Ashley Luzader to volunteer at 614.846.1884 ext. 17 Red Kettle Bell Ringer (Nov./Dec.)The Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign is our largest annual fundraiser. Each year we raise more than $500,000 to support our programs and services. We need volunteers to ring the bell at a kettle for a minimum of three hours between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve. We offer convenient kettle locations throughout Central Ohio. Volunteers can ring by themselves or with family and friends. Red Kettle volunteers are encouraged to be creative and have fun: sing, play an instrument, share a special talent, or bring a pet. Volunteer groups may also "adopt" a kettle for a day or a couple of days throughout the season. For example, the group would agree to cover all kettle hours on a Saturday or over a couple of Saturdays. To Volunteer: Please contact Stephanie Koscher at sykoscher@hotmail.com. Senior Food Box DistributionEach month The Salvation Army distributes commodity food boxes to Senior Citizens in need. We are looking for volunteers to help unload and distribute the food boxes at our worship and service centers. VOLUNTEERS MUST BE ABLE TO LIFT 35 LB. BOXES.
Volunteers Needed for Golden Age Program: We need volunteers to help transport senior citizens to and from The Salvation Army's Golden Age Program on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There are 8-10 seniors who need transportation. The Golden Age Program occurs at The Salvation Army West Mound Worship and Service Center, 2300 W. Mound St., Columbus, 43204. Volunteers would pick up the seniors at home and drop them off at the program at 10:00am. When the program concludes at 2:00pm the volunteer(s) would pick up the seniors and transport them home. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and must have their driving record verified by our staff prior to participation. We are also looking for volunteers to help with the Golden Age Program on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00am-2:00pm. Volunteers would assist the staff with games, activities and refreshments. For more information please contact: Ellen Marvin, 316-2009, or Major John Foster, 274-7600, ext. 101
Volunteer at our Worship and Service CentersEach of our worship and service centers hosts a variety of programs and services throughout the year. There are ongoing needs for volunteers to help answer phones and assist with clerical work. These projects vary by center and time of year, and are handled on a case-by-case basis. "Virtual" Volunteer OpportunitiesOur “Virtual Volunteer” program allows volunteers to help The Salvation Army on their own time and from their own homes, or anywhere with computer access. Examples of virtual volunteering include internet research, compiling and maintaining spreadsheets, and assisting with database maintenance. To Volunteer: Opportunities vary by time of year. Please contact Dinah O'Dell (dinah.odell@use.salvationarmy.org) or 614-358-2627. Other OpportunitiesThe Salvation Army has opportunities year round for volunteers to assist with a variety of projects and programs. Examples include cleaning out and organizing our food pantries, stuffing envelopes in preparation for a large mailing, or sorting a large donation. Because these projects often arise without much notice, please contact us for details. For more information, contact us at Info@salvationarmycolumbus.org New Volunteer Opportunity:The Salvation Army's Neighbor to Neighbor Program Helps Families with Electric Bills The Salvation Army has just launched the Neighbor to Neighbor Program, in partnership with American Electric Power and the Dollar Energy Fund. We can help families in need who have had their electric service cut-off or are in threat of service termination. We are recruiting volunteers to help with this exciting new program. We need volunteers at our Worship & Service Centers to help clear voicemail, log phone calls into a spreadsheet and return calls. Volunteers may come in during any weekday for a couple hours. People who are interested in making a longer-term commitment can be trained to meet with clients and take applications for the program. Please e-mail contact Dinah O'Dell (dinah.odell@use.salvationarmy.org) at 614-358-2627 for more information or to schedule a volunteer time. |
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