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Volunteer Opportunity Websites

In the Cincinnati area, there is one site that lists volunteer opportunities and/or organizations who engage volunteers.

  • Logo for Cincinnati Cares

    Cincinnati Cares

    A regional directory of over 700 organizations and over 1700 “evergreen” volunteer opportunities in the greater Cincinnati area.

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  • Logo for Give Back Cincinnati

    Give Back Cincinnati

    Give Back Cincinnati is the area’s largest young professional volunteering organization that provides community service opportunities with a social twist.

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    Rotary Club

    Our mission is providing selfless service in the community and the world through involved and engaged members.

  • Logo for Cincinnati - Western Hills Lions Club

    Cincinnati - Western Hills Lions Club

    Our mission is to serve the sight impaired with focus on our Western Hills neighbors through hands on efforts and financial aid.

  • Kiwanis Club of Cincinnati

    Our mission is help children and families in your community.

  • Youth at the Center: Young, Not Silent

    Young, Not Silent is our youth-led group open to all young people in grades 7-12. Young, Not Silent members come together to advocate for things that matter to them. Past projects include creating a Youth Platform for Cincinnati, hosting candidate forums for City Council & School Board candidates, developing policy pitches around dress code, and leading community dialogues on mental health.

Major Events
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    Flying Pig Marathon

    The nonprofit organizer's needs 1,000s of volunteer over marathon weekend each early May.
  • Logo for Cincinnati Walks for Kids

    Cincinnati Walks for Kids

    Cincinnati Children's Hospital annual family-friendly community fundraiser. It is being held at the Great American Ball Park on Sunday, September 28. Join thousands of patients, employees, families and friends and do your walk, your way.
  • River Roots Festival

    The America’s River Roots event takes many hours of planning and work to be successful. Your volunteer contribution of time and dedication is essential to our ability to celebrate the 250th Celebration of America’s Riverfronts
  • Ohio River Paddlefest

    Paddlefest is only possible thanks to an amazing team of 200+ volunteers who donate their time and talents throughout the event weekend. Whether you’re an individual or a part or a corporate group, you can make a huge impact on Paddlefest.
  • Heart Mini-Marathon

    The American Heart Association runs on volunteer power! We could use some extra hands leading up to and on the day of the event. Whatever your skills and interests are, we have an opportunity that's right for you.
Mutual Aid & Grassroots Networks

Many communities rely on grassroots and informal networks to meet urgent needs. There may be opportunities to get involved through mutual aid networks, food distribution efforts, neighborhood action teams, or other groups that aren’t often listed on volunteer platforms.

  • Logo for Neighborhood Allies 513

    Neighborhood Allies 513

    This grassroots non-profit connects residents with essential services and resources, including food pantries, transportation assistance, and legal aid.

  • Logo for TriState Volunteers

    TriState Volunteers

    We are a non-profit organized group of individuals who love our region and the cities that comprise it. We feel that together, we are able to serve these cities…and in the process have fun! We are part of the areas comprised of Northern Kentucky, Greater Cincinnati and Southeastern Indiana.

    We help staff a multitude of events from marathon runs to festivals. We do so to help worthy causes, our cities and to perpetuate our organization.

  • Honesty for Ohio Education

    Ensuring every student in Ohio has the freedom to learn and grow in a welcoming, supportive environment.

    Honesty for Ohio Education is a nonpartisan, statewide coalition that champions honest education, the affirmation of all identities, cultures, and lived experiences, and the rights and safety of all students, families, and educators.

  • Greater Cincinnati Voter Collaborative

    We are a nonpartisan alliance of local civic organizations working together to promote voting.

Local Organizations

Below is a list of a few nonprofit organizations serving popular causes.

Volunteer to Help Animals & WildlifeSee all 46 organizations
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  • Cincinnati Animal CARE Humane Society

    Our vision is to reunite lost companion pets, reduce the stray population, offer opportunities for unwanted animals to be adopted or rescued and provide the public with information and programs for responsible pet ownership in Hamilton County Ohio.

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  • Foreverland Farm

    Foreverland Farm is a non-profit animal sanctuary in Southern Ohio dedicated to providing a safe home for abandoned, abused, and discarded farm animals.

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  • The Paws Cause Rescue

    The Paws Cause Rescue was started because we found a need for another small rescue with like minds to always put the animals first. “Many hands with one heart for the animals” and “We rescue from the heart” are how we spend our time and efforts.

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Volunteer to Help Arts & CultureSee all 136 organizations
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  • Footlighters

    To promote the development of musical theater and drama, through performances for the entertainment and education of the public, or through any affiliated program that otherwise promotes the development of musical theater and drama.

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  • May Festival

    We exist to engage, energize and connect our community with the highest quality performances of great choral music.

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  • Tiger Lily Press

    To produce, preserve, and promote the art of printmaking.

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Volunteer to Help Children & YouthSee all 324 organizations
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  • Hope’s Closet

    Positively impacting the childhoods of kids in foster care and supporting the unique needs of foster parents by providing material needs, building community, and offering love and encouragement.

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  • The Alana Marie Project

    To encourage, empower and support families who have experienced the loss of a baby from miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death.

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  • YMCA Camp Ernst

    The Y is made up of people from all backgrounds working together to strengthen community. Together we work to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity.

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Volunteer to Help Environment & ConservationSee all 69 organizations
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  • Heritage Acres Memorial Sanctuary

    The mission of Heritage Acres is to provide a natural burial option in the Greater Cincinnati area.

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  • Northside Community Council

    The Northside Community Council is a volunteer, community-based organization that provides an opportunity for all individuals and groups in the community to participate in Northside’s present and to chart Northside’s future. As such, it is committed to bringing people of diverse backgrounds and opinions together in an atmosphere that fosters cooperation and communication.

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  • Ohio River Way

    class="preSlide slideIn">To help people find adventure, inspire care for the land and water, and boost the economies of vibrant Ohio River communities by building partnerships that promote safe, healthy outdoor recreation; education; & tourism.

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Volunteer to Help Hunger & Food AccessSee all 105 organizations
    Logo for Adventist Outreach Ministries
  • Adventist Outreach Ministries

    The Adventist Outreach Food Pantry’s mission is to provide nutritious food to eradicate hunger and chronic malnutrition on the local level.

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    Logo for God’s Favor Mobile Meals Ministry (GFMMM)
  • God’s Favor Mobile Meals Ministry (GFMMM)

    GFMMM is a trusted 501c3 tax exempt non-profit mobile soup kitchen dedicated to improving the lives of Cincinnati’s homeless and food insecure population by supplying nutritional, hygienic, and community resources.

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    Logo for Kingdom Warriors
  • Kingdom Warriors

    Every Monday we cook hot meals right on the streets and open our urban survival truck that has shoes, boots, coats, tents, sleeping bags, toiletries, hygiene, first aid — anything you could need to survive on the streets.

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