As a volunteer with AWL you help our students shine. We match you with a student in need of support, and you work with them either during the school day or during our after school programs.
The greatest need for volunteers is to help with the residents during the weekday evening hours (6-8 p.m.) and Saturday and Sunday for planned outings. The ranges of activities/services volunteers can provide for the residential area are: being a friendly visitor (reading, talking, etc.), lending assistance with outings (volunteer pays their way but most always at…
Brighten the day of typically developing children and children with special needs by volunteering at our Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC). The ECLC provides a daycare/preschool for typically developing children as well as children with special needs from 6 weeks to 5th grade. We love volunteers assistance with reading and playing games with the children,…
Are you interested in learning about birds of prey and sharing that knowledge with the community? RAPTOR Inc.’s mission includes cultivating respect for nature in our community and educating the public about the importance of raptors in the environment. We are seeking volunteers who have experience or expertise in teaching or public speaking (such as…
Taylor Academy does not have an after school program at this time. We would love to provide extracurricular activities for students. The Soaring Hawks Foundation would even designate some funds for supplies. Physical activities such as soccer which takes place after school, once a week, will operate this school year entirely by volunteers.
Want to REALLY make an impact? Become a mentor to one of Ethel Taylor’s students. We ask mentors spend at least 3 hours a month with their mentee. Whether that’s an hour tutoring every week or lunch and a movie one Sunday. The flexibility and level of commitment is your choice but WE NEED MENTORS!
Acquiring tutors is by far the largest and hardest void to fill. However, it is vital in helping students receive the extra help they need to achieve their academic goals. Taylor has many students who are at risk not to achieve high enough test scores. If Taylor does not achieve these numbers for their special…
Docents are ambassadors for the Museum and share the slogan “Cincinnati’s Home for Art” to those they encounter. Docents work with those of all ages in a professional manner as gallery guides, tour providers, and teachers of children and young adults in school programs. They participate in curriculum-based school tours every month and can participate…
Our Neighbors Empowered Program provides on-site child supervision in our Children’s Playroom once a week for 2.5 hours during a group workshop. Parents of all children enrolled remain on-site during the workshop, while their children are supervised nearby. The Children’s Playroom is staffed by no less than two volunteers at all times. Volunteers supervising children…
Be a mentor and change two lives. The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati is dedicated to helping children and teens achieve their goals. The Y’s Reach and Rise one-to-one mentoring program serves youth between the ages of 6 and 18 to ensure that every child has an opportunity to envision and pursue a positive future, and…