Needs From: Connections Volunteer Center

Volunteer: Therapeutic Riding Lesson Volunteers

Stockhands Horses for Healing was founded in 2014 based on the belief that horses have the power to heal. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit that provides equine-assisted therapeutic riding services to children and adults living with mental, physical, and emotional challenges. 

We rely on our volunteers to assist with our adaptive riding lessons, maintain our large facility, and care for our herd of 30+ horses. If you do not have any experience working with horses, we will teach you everything you need to know!

Agency: Stockhands Horses for Healing

Stockhands Horses for Healing was founded in 2014 based on the belief that horses have the power to heal. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit that provides equine-assisted therapeutic riding services to children and adults living with mental, physical, and emotional challenges. 

We rely on our volunteers to assist with our adaptive riding lessons, maintain our large facility, and care for our herd of 30+ horses. If you do not have any experience working with horses, we will teach you everything you need to know!

Agency: Stockhands Horses for Healing

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 43015

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Raffle Sales. Fri Oct 3. 1 - 5 pm

We need your outgoing and fun personality to interact with attendees coming into our show. We want you to welcome them and ask them to purchase some raffle tickets.  They will be helping to support the show and all we do with gourds In Ohio.  The raffle is a 50/50 raffle and they could possibly win half of the raffle sales amount.  The more tickets sold the greater the prize money.   
THERE WILL BE TWO $50 GIFT CARD RAFFLE DRAWINGS FOR OUR VOLUNTEERS.

Agency: Ohio Gourd Society

We need your outgoing and fun personality to interact with attendees coming into our show. We want you to welcome them and ask them to purchase some raffle tickets.  They will be helping to support the show and all we do with gourds In Ohio.  The raffle is a 50/50 raffle and they could possibly win half of the raffle sales amount.  The more tickets sold the greater the prize money.   
THERE WILL BE TWO $50 GIFT CARD RAFFLE DRAWINGS FOR OUR VOLUNTEERS.

Agency: Ohio Gourd Society

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 3, 2025

Zip Code: 43015

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: General Duties Sun. Oct 5. 1 - 4 pm

Saturday, October 4, 2025  YOU WILL NEED TO CHECK IN 15 MIN EARLY for instructions.   Duties will be assigned at event. Our volunteers have a lot of fun while helping us with the many things that are going on.  If you like art there is a Make it and Take section  that is very busy.  Other jobs include selling souvenirs. registering people for classes and selling Ohio Gourd Society memberships.   A vendor may need your assistance in some way.

None of the jobs are difficult and our volunteers seem to have a lot of fun and want to come back.  There will be music and food and the show is free.  Hope you will join our group of volunteers.   THERE WILL BE TWO $50 RAFFLE DRAWINGS FOR OUR VOLUNTEERS.


Agency: Ohio Gourd Society

Saturday, October 4, 2025  YOU WILL NEED TO CHECK IN 15 MIN EARLY for instructions.   Duties will be assigned at event. Our volunteers have a lot of fun while helping us with the many things that are going on.  If you like art there is a Make it and Take section  that is very busy.  Other jobs include selling souvenirs. registering people for classes and selling Ohio Gourd Society memberships.   A vendor may need your assistance in some way.

None of the jobs are difficult and our volunteers seem to have a lot of fun and want to come back.  There will be music and food and the show is free.  Hope you will join our group of volunteers.   THERE WILL BE TWO $50 RAFFLE DRAWINGS FOR OUR VOLUNTEERS.


Agency: Ohio Gourd Society

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 5, 2025

Zip Code: 43015

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: General Duties. Sun. Oct 5, 10 - 1 pm

Sunday, Oct. 5,   10 - 1 pm.    YOU WILL NEED TO CHECK IN 15 MIN EARLY for instructions.   Duties will be assigned at event. Our volunteers have a lot of fun while helping us with the many things that are going on.  If you like art there is a Make it and Take section  that is very busy.  Other jobs include selling souvenirs. registering people for classes and selling Ohio Gourd Society memberships.   A vendor may need your assistance in some way.

None of the jobs are difficult and our volunteers seem to have a lot of fun and want to come back.  There will be music and food and the show is free.  Hope you will join our group of volunteers.   THERE WILL BE TWO $50 RAFFLE DRAWINGS FOR OUR VOLUNTEERS.

Agency: Ohio Gourd Society

Sunday, Oct. 5,   10 - 1 pm.    YOU WILL NEED TO CHECK IN 15 MIN EARLY for instructions.   Duties will be assigned at event. Our volunteers have a lot of fun while helping us with the many things that are going on.  If you like art there is a Make it and Take section  that is very busy.  Other jobs include selling souvenirs. registering people for classes and selling Ohio Gourd Society memberships.   A vendor may need your assistance in some way.

None of the jobs are difficult and our volunteers seem to have a lot of fun and want to come back.  There will be music and food and the show is free.  Hope you will join our group of volunteers.   THERE WILL BE TWO $50 RAFFLE DRAWINGS FOR OUR VOLUNTEERS.

Agency: Ohio Gourd Society

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 5, 2025

Zip Code: 43015

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Raffle Sales Sat. Oct 4, 1 - 5 pm

We need your outgoing and fun personality to interact with attendees coming into our show. We want you to welcome them and ask them to purchase some raffle tickets.  They will be helping to support the show and all we do with gourds In Ohio.  The raffle is a 50/50 raffle and anyone buying a ticket could possibly win half of the raffle sales amount.  The more tickets sold the greater the prize money.   Please arrive 15 minutes early for any instructions.  Hope you will join our group of volunteers.    
WE WILL ALSO HAVE TWO $50 RAFFLE DRAWINGS FOR JUST OUR VOLUNTEERS.

Agency: Ohio Gourd Society

We need your outgoing and fun personality to interact with attendees coming into our show. We want you to welcome them and ask them to purchase some raffle tickets.  They will be helping to support the show and all we do with gourds In Ohio.  The raffle is a 50/50 raffle and anyone buying a ticket could possibly win half of the raffle sales amount.  The more tickets sold the greater the prize money.   Please arrive 15 minutes early for any instructions.  Hope you will join our group of volunteers.    
WE WILL ALSO HAVE TWO $50 RAFFLE DRAWINGS FOR JUST OUR VOLUNTEERS.

Agency: Ohio Gourd Society

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 4, 2025

Zip Code: 43015

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Person to VIDEO TAPE demonstrations

If your hobby includes video taping and you need more experience we would love to have you  tape some demonstrations at our Gourd Show.  There is a lot going on and there is food and music.    If you would like you can bring a friend.  
All our volunteers can enter a raffle drawing.  There will be a drawing for two $50 gift cards.

Agency: Ohio Gourd Society

If your hobby includes video taping and you need more experience we would love to have you  tape some demonstrations at our Gourd Show.  There is a lot going on and there is food and music.    If you would like you can bring a friend.  
All our volunteers can enter a raffle drawing.  There will be a drawing for two $50 gift cards.

Agency: Ohio Gourd Society

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 4, 2025

Zip Code: 43015

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Publicity Committee Volunteer

We need a person with creative ideas to help promote our Ohio Gourd Show.

We have three people helping with publicity now, but they need help in carrying out the ideas we already have.   If we had 2-3 more people it would make it easier on everyone and we could accomplish so much more.    We need more exposure in the Delaware community as well as key locations around the state of Ohio.     If you are an idea person and willing to contact radio stations and newspapers, etc. then WE NEED YOU.  

All our volunteers can enter a raffle for two $50 gift cards.   Hope you can help us.




Agency: Ohio Gourd Society

We need a person with creative ideas to help promote our Ohio Gourd Show.

We have three people helping with publicity now, but they need help in carrying out the ideas we already have.   If we had 2-3 more people it would make it easier on everyone and we could accomplish so much more.    We need more exposure in the Delaware community as well as key locations around the state of Ohio.     If you are an idea person and willing to contact radio stations and newspapers, etc. then WE NEED YOU.  

All our volunteers can enter a raffle for two $50 gift cards.   Hope you can help us.




Agency: Ohio Gourd Society

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 43015

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Raffle Sales. Sun. Oct. 5. 1- 3 pm


We need your outgoing and fun personality to interact with attendees coming into our show. We want you to welcome them and ask them to purchase some raffle tickets.  They will be helping to support the show and all we do with gourds In Ohio.  The raffle is a 50/50 raffle and anyone buying a ticket could possibly win half of the raffle sales amount.  The more tickets sold the greater the prize money.   Please arrive 15 minutes early for any instructions.  Hope you will join our group of volunteers.    
WE WILL ALSO HAVE TWO $50 RAFFLE DRAWINGS FOR JUST OUR VOLUNTEERS.

 

Agency: Ohio Gourd Society


We need your outgoing and fun personality to interact with attendees coming into our show. We want you to welcome them and ask them to purchase some raffle tickets.  They will be helping to support the show and all we do with gourds In Ohio.  The raffle is a 50/50 raffle and anyone buying a ticket could possibly win half of the raffle sales amount.  The more tickets sold the greater the prize money.   Please arrive 15 minutes early for any instructions.  Hope you will join our group of volunteers.    
WE WILL ALSO HAVE TWO $50 RAFFLE DRAWINGS FOR JUST OUR VOLUNTEERS.

 

Agency: Ohio Gourd Society

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 5, 2025

Zip Code: 43015

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Raffle Sales Sun Oct 5. 10-1 pm

We need your outgoing and fun personality to interact with attendees coming into our show. We want you to welcome them and ask them to purchase some raffle tickets.  They will be helping to support the show and all we do with gourds In Ohio.  The raffle is a 50/50 raffle and they could possibly win half of the raffle sales amount.  The more tickets sold the greater the prize money.   
THERE WILL BE TWO $50 GIFT CARD RAFFLE DRAWINGS FOR OUR VOLUNTEERS.

Agency: Ohio Gourd Society

We need your outgoing and fun personality to interact with attendees coming into our show. We want you to welcome them and ask them to purchase some raffle tickets.  They will be helping to support the show and all we do with gourds In Ohio.  The raffle is a 50/50 raffle and they could possibly win half of the raffle sales amount.  The more tickets sold the greater the prize money.   
THERE WILL BE TWO $50 GIFT CARD RAFFLE DRAWINGS FOR OUR VOLUNTEERS.

Agency: Ohio Gourd Society

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 3, 2025

Zip Code: 43015

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: General Duties. Sat. Oct 4. 1-5 pm

Saturday, October 4, 2025,  1-5 pm.  YOU WILL NEED TO CHECK IN 15 MIN EARLY for instructions.

Duties will be assigned at event. Our volunteers have a lot of fun while helping us with the many things that are going on.  If you like art there is a Make it and Take section  that is very busy.  Other jobs include selling souvenirs. registering people for classes and selling Ohio Gourd Society memberships.   A vendor may need your assistance in some way.

None of the jobs are difficult and our volunteers seem to have a lot of fun and want to come back.  There will be music and food and the show is free.  Hope you will join our group of volunteers.    
THERE WILL BE TWO $50 GIFT CARD RAFFLE DRAWINGS FOR OUR VOLUNTEERS.

Agency: Ohio Gourd Society

Saturday, October 4, 2025,  1-5 pm.  YOU WILL NEED TO CHECK IN 15 MIN EARLY for instructions.

Duties will be assigned at event. Our volunteers have a lot of fun while helping us with the many things that are going on.  If you like art there is a Make it and Take section  that is very busy.  Other jobs include selling souvenirs. registering people for classes and selling Ohio Gourd Society memberships.   A vendor may need your assistance in some way.

None of the jobs are difficult and our volunteers seem to have a lot of fun and want to come back.  There will be music and food and the show is free.  Hope you will join our group of volunteers.    
THERE WILL BE TWO $50 GIFT CARD RAFFLE DRAWINGS FOR OUR VOLUNTEERS.

Agency: Ohio Gourd Society

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 4, 2025

Zip Code: 43015

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: General Duties Sat. Oct 4, 9-1 pm

Saturday, October 4, 2025  YOU WILL NEED TO CHECK IN 15 MIN EARLY for instructions.   Duties will be assigned at event. Our volunteers have a lot of fun while helping us with the many things that are going on.  If you like art there is a Make it and Take section  that is very busy.  Other jobs include selling souvenirs. registering people for classes and selling Ohio Gourd Society memberships.   A vendor may need your assistance in some way.

None of the jobs are difficult and our volunteers seem to have a lot of fun and want to come back.  There will be music and food and the show is free.  Hope you will join our group of volunteers.   THERE WILL BE TWO $50 RAFFLE DRAWINGS FOR OUR VOLUNTEERS.

Agency: Ohio Gourd Society

Saturday, October 4, 2025  YOU WILL NEED TO CHECK IN 15 MIN EARLY for instructions.   Duties will be assigned at event. Our volunteers have a lot of fun while helping us with the many things that are going on.  If you like art there is a Make it and Take section  that is very busy.  Other jobs include selling souvenirs. registering people for classes and selling Ohio Gourd Society memberships.   A vendor may need your assistance in some way.

None of the jobs are difficult and our volunteers seem to have a lot of fun and want to come back.  There will be music and food and the show is free.  Hope you will join our group of volunteers.   THERE WILL BE TWO $50 RAFFLE DRAWINGS FOR OUR VOLUNTEERS.

Agency: Ohio Gourd Society

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 4, 2025

Zip Code: 43015

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: General Duties Friday Oct 3,2025 12- 5 pm

Friday, October 3,  2025, 12 pm - 5 pm.  YOU WILL NEED TO CHECK IN 15 MIN EARLY for instructions.   Duties will be assigned at event. Our volunteers have a lot of fun while helping us with the many things that are going on.  If you like art there is a Make it and Take section  that is very busy.  Other jobs include selling souvenirs. registering people for classes and selling Ohio Gourd Society memberships.   A vendor may need your assistance in some way.

None of the jobs are difficult and our volunteers seem to have a lot of fun and want to come back.  There will be music and food and the show is free.  Hope you will join our group volunteers.   THERE WILL BE TWO $50 GIFT CARD RAFFLE DRAWINGS FOR VOLUNTEERS. 

Agency: Ohio Gourd Society

Friday, October 3,  2025, 12 pm - 5 pm.  YOU WILL NEED TO CHECK IN 15 MIN EARLY for instructions.   Duties will be assigned at event. Our volunteers have a lot of fun while helping us with the many things that are going on.  If you like art there is a Make it and Take section  that is very busy.  Other jobs include selling souvenirs. registering people for classes and selling Ohio Gourd Society memberships.   A vendor may need your assistance in some way.

None of the jobs are difficult and our volunteers seem to have a lot of fun and want to come back.  There will be music and food and the show is free.  Hope you will join our group volunteers.   THERE WILL BE TWO $50 GIFT CARD RAFFLE DRAWINGS FOR VOLUNTEERS. 

Agency: Ohio Gourd Society

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 3, 2025

Zip Code: 43015

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Newsletter Editor

If you have a flare for writing and knowledge of doing an online newsletter for our non profit society…..We need you.     The newsletter comes out quarterly and our President would give you information to include.   There may be a few that would need the newsletter mailed to them.    
All our volunteers can enter a raffle.   There will be two $50 gift cards.

Hope you can help us out.

Agency: Ohio Gourd Society

If you have a flare for writing and knowledge of doing an online newsletter for our non profit society…..We need you.     The newsletter comes out quarterly and our President would give you information to include.   There may be a few that would need the newsletter mailed to them.    
All our volunteers can enter a raffle.   There will be two $50 gift cards.

Hope you can help us out.

Agency: Ohio Gourd Society

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 43015

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: JUDGING CLERKS for Gourd Competition

If you would eventually like to be Judge then being a Judging Clerk is the place to start.

You will be assisting the judges who will be judging the gourd competition.  There are three big categories. 1)  Art/Crafted Gourds  2)  Raw or Current Season Gourds  3) Manipulated Gourds

Then there are over 100 individual categories.  You will learn a lot and see up close some pretty amazing gourds and art and how the winners of ribbons are chosen.

There will be some training and tips meeting about 11:00 am  and the judging takes place from about 1:30 - 4:00 pm.  
ALSO ….All our volunteers can enter a raffle for two $50 gift cards.

HOPE YOU CAN HELP US?




Agency: Ohio Gourd Society

If you would eventually like to be Judge then being a Judging Clerk is the place to start.

You will be assisting the judges who will be judging the gourd competition.  There are three big categories. 1)  Art/Crafted Gourds  2)  Raw or Current Season Gourds  3) Manipulated Gourds

Then there are over 100 individual categories.  You will learn a lot and see up close some pretty amazing gourds and art and how the winners of ribbons are chosen.

There will be some training and tips meeting about 11:00 am  and the judging takes place from about 1:30 - 4:00 pm.  
ALSO ….All our volunteers can enter a raffle for two $50 gift cards.

HOPE YOU CAN HELP US?




Agency: Ohio Gourd Society

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 4, 2025

Zip Code: 43015

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Become a Seeds of Caring Ambassador!

Want to help us think big about creating a kinder, more connected world?

Seeds of Caring’s adult volunteers are known as “Ambassadors.” Join our group of behind-the-scenes Ambassadors who serve as boots-on-the-ground support for our programming. We appreciate your commitment to bring more kindness than ever before to our community — and to empowering our youth to lead the charge!

Our Ambassador opportunities are flexible both in scheduling and in the variety of ways to help. Each month, we will share a list of Ambassador opportunities and you can choose what best fits your schedule and interests. Ambassador opportunities take 1.5 - 3 hours of time and the majority of them can be completed from home. An Ambassador’s time commitment is flexible, although we ask you sign up for at least four opportunities per year.

‍Ready to support and inspire kids to make a difference in our community? Begin by filling out our Ambassador Registration Form which includes a 20-minute Ambassador Orientation video, 3-minute free background check, and a liability waiver.

Agency: Seeds of Caring

Want to help us think big about creating a kinder, more connected world?

Seeds of Caring’s adult volunteers are known as “Ambassadors.” Join our group of behind-the-scenes Ambassadors who serve as boots-on-the-ground support for our programming. We appreciate your commitment to bring more kindness than ever before to our community — and to empowering our youth to lead the charge!

Our Ambassador opportunities are flexible both in scheduling and in the variety of ways to help. Each month, we will share a list of Ambassador opportunities and you can choose what best fits your schedule and interests. Ambassador opportunities take 1.5 - 3 hours of time and the majority of them can be completed from home. An Ambassador’s time commitment is flexible, although we ask you sign up for at least four opportunities per year.

‍Ready to support and inspire kids to make a difference in our community? Begin by filling out our Ambassador Registration Form which includes a 20-minute Ambassador Orientation video, 3-minute free background check, and a liability waiver.

Agency: Seeds of Caring

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 43235

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: LSS Delaware Food Pantry Volunteers

Help provide needed food to neighbors experiencing food insecurity. Volunteers will help distribute food during distributions. Volunteers must be 16 years old, or 13+ years old with an adult.

Agency: Lutheran Social Services

Help provide needed food to neighbors experiencing food insecurity. Volunteers will help distribute food during distributions. Volunteers must be 16 years old, or 13+ years old with an adult.

Agency: Lutheran Social Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 43015

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: School Committee Team

If you enjoy working with children, but don’t want to be confined to a classroom, become a  School Committee volunteer for the Delaware County Historical Society. Help us provide hands-on historical experiences for our Delaware County students. No knowledge of history is required, no teaching degree required. We have a variety of activities including walking children from one session to another, timing presentations, or joining a sub committee that prepares material for teachers.  Contact us for more information

 

Agency: Delaware County Historical Society

If you enjoy working with children, but don’t want to be confined to a classroom, become a  School Committee volunteer for the Delaware County Historical Society. Help us provide hands-on historical experiences for our Delaware County students. No knowledge of history is required, no teaching degree required. We have a variety of activities including walking children from one session to another, timing presentations, or joining a sub committee that prepares material for teachers.  Contact us for more information

 

Agency: Delaware County Historical Society

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 43015

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Meals to Heal

At Turning Point, we understand that healing from domestic violence requires more than just physical safety—it requires nourishment for both the body and the soul. That's why we're proud to continue our Meals to Heal program, designed to provide nutritious and comforting meals for individuals and families staying at our shelter as they work towards independence and healing.

Key Features of the Meals to Heal Program:

Nutritious Meals for Residents: Our dedicated Shelter Coordinator works hard to provide nutritious food for the individuals and families staying in our shelter, with a weekly grocery pickup with a modest budget. With careful attention to dietary needs and preferences, we ensure that every resident receives nutritious food that not only satisfies their hunger but also provides essential nutrients to support their well-being.

Community Support Through Gift Cards: Recognizing the importance of community support in our mission, we gratefully accept donations of gift cards from local restaurants. These gift cards enable us to supplement our grocery budget with offerings from beloved local eateries, including pizza, pasta, subs, and other comforting favorites. This collaborative effort not only provides variety and convenience for our residents but also strengthens ties with our local community.

Empowering Residents on Their Journey: For individuals and families staying at Turning Point, the journey towards healing and independence can be challenging, especially for those who are balancing work responsibilities alongside their healing process. By providing nourishing meals through the Meals to Heal program, we aim to alleviate some of the burdens associated with daily meal preparation, allowing residents to focus on their personal growth and healing journey.

Promoting Independence and Self-Sufficiency: As residents progress in their healing journey, our goal is to equip them with the skills and resources they need to live independently and sustainably beyond their time at Turning Point. Through the Meals to Heal program, residents learn the importance of nutrition, meal planning, and budgeting, empowering them to make healthier choices and build a foundation for a life free from abuse.

Fostering a Sense of Community and Belonging: Sharing meals together fosters a sense of community and belonging among residents, creating opportunities for connection, support, and mutual encouragement. Whether enjoying a home-cooked meal prepared by volunteers or savoring a treat from a local restaurant, residents find comfort and strength in the communal experience of breaking bread together.

The Meals to Heal program embodies our commitment to holistic support for survivors of domestic violence, recognizing that nourishing the body and soul is essential on the journey to healing and independence. Through the generosity of our volunteers, donors, and community partners, we continue to provide nourishment, comfort, and hope to those in need. Join us in our mission to create a community where everyone can live a life free from abuse.

If you are interested in participating in our Meals to Heal Program, please contact Jaini Shah, Volunteer Coordinator at jshah@turningpoint6.org

 

About Turning Point: Turning Point is a non-profit agency that serves Crawford, Delaware, Marion, Morrow, Union and Wyandot counties in North Central Ohio. Funding comes for a variety of sources, including the United Way and the Delaware/Morrow Mental Health and Recovery Services Board.  In the 40 years since Turning Point’s founding, the programming has developed to include individual and group support services, 24-hour crisis lines, community-based support groups, legal advocacy, in-school prevention programs, and community education presentations.  If you or someone you know needs help or if you would like more information, please call (800) 232-6505 or (740) 382-8988 or check out our website at www.turningpoint6.org. You may also look for us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Agency: Turning Point

At Turning Point, we understand that healing from domestic violence requires more than just physical safety—it requires nourishment for both the body and the soul. That's why we're proud to continue our Meals to Heal program, designed to provide nutritious and comforting meals for individuals and families staying at our shelter as they work towards independence and healing.

Key Features of the Meals to Heal Program:

Nutritious Meals for Residents: Our dedicated Shelter Coordinator works hard to provide nutritious food for the individuals and families staying in our shelter, with a weekly grocery pickup with a modest budget. With careful attention to dietary needs and preferences, we ensure that every resident receives nutritious food that not only satisfies their hunger but also provides essential nutrients to support their well-being.

Community Support Through Gift Cards: Recognizing the importance of community support in our mission, we gratefully accept donations of gift cards from local restaurants. These gift cards enable us to supplement our grocery budget with offerings from beloved local eateries, including pizza, pasta, subs, and other comforting favorites. This collaborative effort not only provides variety and convenience for our residents but also strengthens ties with our local community.

Empowering Residents on Their Journey: For individuals and families staying at Turning Point, the journey towards healing and independence can be challenging, especially for those who are balancing work responsibilities alongside their healing process. By providing nourishing meals through the Meals to Heal program, we aim to alleviate some of the burdens associated with daily meal preparation, allowing residents to focus on their personal growth and healing journey.

Promoting Independence and Self-Sufficiency: As residents progress in their healing journey, our goal is to equip them with the skills and resources they need to live independently and sustainably beyond their time at Turning Point. Through the Meals to Heal program, residents learn the importance of nutrition, meal planning, and budgeting, empowering them to make healthier choices and build a foundation for a life free from abuse.

Fostering a Sense of Community and Belonging: Sharing meals together fosters a sense of community and belonging among residents, creating opportunities for connection, support, and mutual encouragement. Whether enjoying a home-cooked meal prepared by volunteers or savoring a treat from a local restaurant, residents find comfort and strength in the communal experience of breaking bread together.

The Meals to Heal program embodies our commitment to holistic support for survivors of domestic violence, recognizing that nourishing the body and soul is essential on the journey to healing and independence. Through the generosity of our volunteers, donors, and community partners, we continue to provide nourishment, comfort, and hope to those in need. Join us in our mission to create a community where everyone can live a life free from abuse.

If you are interested in participating in our Meals to Heal Program, please contact Jaini Shah, Volunteer Coordinator at jshah@turningpoint6.org

 

About Turning Point: Turning Point is a non-profit agency that serves Crawford, Delaware, Marion, Morrow, Union and Wyandot counties in North Central Ohio. Funding comes for a variety of sources, including the United Way and the Delaware/Morrow Mental Health and Recovery Services Board.  In the 40 years since Turning Point’s founding, the programming has developed to include individual and group support services, 24-hour crisis lines, community-based support groups, legal advocacy, in-school prevention programs, and community education presentations.  If you or someone you know needs help or if you would like more information, please call (800) 232-6505 or (740) 382-8988 or check out our website at www.turningpoint6.org. You may also look for us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Agency: Turning Point

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 43015

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Community Outreach Volunteer

Helping with various community events by setting up tables, handing out materials and answering questions about NAMI Mid-Ohio and Mental illness

Outreach events at colleges, congregations, community resources (i.e. police academies)  and corporations

Making presentations to various groups

Spreading the word about NAMI National, NAMI Ohio and NAMI Mid-Ohio resources and program/support offerings

Agency: NAMI Mid-Ohio

Helping with various community events by setting up tables, handing out materials and answering questions about NAMI Mid-Ohio and Mental illness

Outreach events at colleges, congregations, community resources (i.e. police academies)  and corporations

Making presentations to various groups

Spreading the word about NAMI National, NAMI Ohio and NAMI Mid-Ohio resources and program/support offerings

Agency: NAMI Mid-Ohio

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 43074

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Office Volunteers

Assisting with various office duties including but not limited to: making copies, answering phones, making binders, dropping off packages, assisting with setting up events.

Agency: NAMI Mid-Ohio

Assisting with various office duties including but not limited to: making copies, answering phones, making binders, dropping off packages, assisting with setting up events.

Agency: NAMI Mid-Ohio

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 43015

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Big Brother/Big Sister (Mentor)

As a Big you can give a Little the invaluable gift of your time. By simply changing their perspective of what the world can offer, you can literally start changing their life. Play a board game. Make a craft. Hit the playground together. Just as your options are unlimited, so is your Little’s potential. 

Bigs meet with their Littles a minimum of 2 times a month.  We ask for an 18 month minimum commitment.

Agency: Big Brothers Big Sisters

As a Big you can give a Little the invaluable gift of your time. By simply changing their perspective of what the world can offer, you can literally start changing their life. Play a board game. Make a craft. Hit the playground together. Just as your options are unlimited, so is your Little’s potential. 

Bigs meet with their Littles a minimum of 2 times a month.  We ask for an 18 month minimum commitment.

Agency: Big Brothers Big Sisters

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 43015

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer in the Habitat ReStore

1161 Columbus Pike | Delaware, Ohio 43015

Hours of Operation:
Mon-Sat: 10am-6pm | Sun: 11am-5pm

The ReStore is a unique resale outlet that sells donated building materials, home goods and home improvement products to the general public. Income generated from our ReStore provides an important source of funding for our mission, which is to build safe, affordable homes for low- to middle-income families in Delaware and Union Counties. The ReStore is a fun place to volunteer!

Duties in the ReStore include:

Working in the donation area in the back Working on the floor to help customers with purchases Loading and unloading donated and purchased items Cleaning donated items Stocking the shelves Working as a cashier

Shifts available in the ReStore:

Mon-Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm and 2:00pm-6:00pm Sun: 11:00am-2:00pm and 2:00pm-5:00pm To get scheduled for your first volunteer shift, fill out the form on our website:

https://restoredelawareunion.org

or contact

Linda Warren, Volunteer Coordinator
volunteer@habitatdelawareunion.org
(740) 924-5788

If you are in need of court-ordered community service hours, please contact:

Linda Warren, Volunteer Coordinator
volunteer@habitatdelawareunion.org
(740) 924-5788

Agency: Habitat for Humanity of Delaware & Union Counties

1161 Columbus Pike | Delaware, Ohio 43015

Hours of Operation:
Mon-Sat: 10am-6pm | Sun: 11am-5pm

The ReStore is a unique resale outlet that sells donated building materials, home goods and home improvement products to the general public. Income generated from our ReStore provides an important source of funding for our mission, which is to build safe, affordable homes for low- to middle-income families in Delaware and Union Counties. The ReStore is a fun place to volunteer!

Duties in the ReStore include:

Working in the donation area in the back Working on the floor to help customers with purchases Loading and unloading donated and purchased items Cleaning donated items Stocking the shelves Working as a cashier

Shifts available in the ReStore:

Mon-Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm and 2:00pm-6:00pm Sun: 11:00am-2:00pm and 2:00pm-5:00pm To get scheduled for your first volunteer shift, fill out the form on our website:

https://restoredelawareunion.org

or contact

Linda Warren, Volunteer Coordinator
volunteer@habitatdelawareunion.org
(740) 924-5788

If you are in need of court-ordered community service hours, please contact:

Linda Warren, Volunteer Coordinator
volunteer@habitatdelawareunion.org
(740) 924-5788

Agency: Habitat for Humanity of Delaware & Union Counties

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 43015

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Write cards for survivors of trauma!

Join us wherever you are to write cards filled with hope, healing and solidarity for survivors of traumatic experiences and PTSD!

We are currently collecting cards to distribute to patients at Linder Center of HOPE, a nonprofit, mental health center in Cincinnati, OH.

Suggested supplies, writing guidelines and fliers can be found here.

Cards will be distributed to individual survivors across the globe, as well as organizations that serve survivors of trauma across Southwestern Ohio and surrounding areas.  Past organizations include: YWCA of Greater Cincinnati and Dayton, Tristate Trauma Network, Lighthouse Youth & Family Services, the Cincinnati VA, Walleyes for Wounded Heroes and Kaleidoscope Youth Center.

Previous examples of cards can be found here.

This is a great volunteering opportunity for those with any skill set, disability status or age. It can even be used as a form of self-care, art therapy or mindfulness practice! This is a great opportunity to discuss PTSD and mental health awareness with your family, friends or group. 

Join us in our vision for every survivor to know that they are a part of something larger, to feel there is a community of people rooting for them, and to believe that they hold power in their recovery and knowledge in their healing that can be passed on to others!

You do not have to be a survivor of trauma or have a PTSD diagnosis to participate!

This is an ongoing need and will go on continuously, so join us whenever it works for you, or on an ongoing basis.

Contact us for more information at survivorcards@gmail.com

We can provide sign off for volunteer hours!

Need help or support for yourself? Check out our suggested resources here.

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions!

 

Agency: Survivor Cards

Join us wherever you are to write cards filled with hope, healing and solidarity for survivors of traumatic experiences and PTSD!

We are currently collecting cards to distribute to patients at Linder Center of HOPE, a nonprofit, mental health center in Cincinnati, OH.

Suggested supplies, writing guidelines and fliers can be found here.

Cards will be distributed to individual survivors across the globe, as well as organizations that serve survivors of trauma across Southwestern Ohio and surrounding areas.  Past organizations include: YWCA of Greater Cincinnati and Dayton, Tristate Trauma Network, Lighthouse Youth & Family Services, the Cincinnati VA, Walleyes for Wounded Heroes and Kaleidoscope Youth Center.

Previous examples of cards can be found here.

This is a great volunteering opportunity for those with any skill set, disability status or age. It can even be used as a form of self-care, art therapy or mindfulness practice! This is a great opportunity to discuss PTSD and mental health awareness with your family, friends or group. 

Join us in our vision for every survivor to know that they are a part of something larger, to feel there is a community of people rooting for them, and to believe that they hold power in their recovery and knowledge in their healing that can be passed on to others!

You do not have to be a survivor of trauma or have a PTSD diagnosis to participate!

This is an ongoing need and will go on continuously, so join us whenever it works for you, or on an ongoing basis.

Contact us for more information at survivorcards@gmail.com

We can provide sign off for volunteer hours!

Need help or support for yourself? Check out our suggested resources here.

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions!

 

Agency: Survivor Cards

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 45230

Allow Groups: Yes