Volunteer Opportunities

Organization	Volunteer Description	Contact Information
American Red Cross- Shelter Resident Transition Service Associate (SRT)- (Operational State- in-person deployable)	The Shelter Resident Transition (SRT) Service Associate (SA) is an operational position and is assigned temporarily, typically on level 4 and above disaster relief operations (DROs). SRT Caseworkers work with shelter residents to understand their resources and transition roadblocks to help households create an individualized action plan so that they can transition from the shelter to a more sustainable living solution. This position supports the mission of the American Red Cross by helping individuals and households more quickly transition from a shelter, thus alleviating human suffering by shortening the time of their disaster-caused displacement and jumpstarting their longer-term recovery. Steady-State SRT/SA Responsibilities: Operational-State SRT/SA Responsibilities (deployable in-person) Cultivates a trust-based relationship with each assigned household Meets regularly (commonly every 48 hours) with assigned households to support the creation of an individualized shelter transition plan Provides SRT Casework services equitably, including empowerment; transition planning; information; coaching; advocacy; resources & referrals; and, when needed, case conferencing and/or needs-based SRT financial assistance Documents individual/household resources, barriers, and progression towards an identified transition plan in RC Care As necessary: Uses and updates the Shelter Client Information Application (SCIA), including SRT Triage, Demographics, and more Completes RC Care Intake Ensures Immediate Assistance eligible households receive funds, when disbursed Works in collaboration with other activities at the shelter site, including shelter workers, Disaster Health Services, Disaster Mental Health, Disaster Spiritual Care, and more General Responsibilities for all Service Associates: Ensure work is carried out in alignment with our fundamental principles and within established guidelines Maintain flexibility in a continuously changing environment in which work priorities may change frequently Participate in all required meetings and review and complete daily tasks and reports Collaborate effectively with others in a disaster environment Efficiently handle time sensitive issues that may arise in area of responsibility Report the status of assigned responsibilities and tasks as directed Work independently while following the direction of the direct supervisor Students can sign up to volunteer by visiting: www.redcross.org/volunteer Once you submit your volunteer profile one of our team members will reach out to discuss specific volunteer roles in greater detail as well as schedule new volunteer orientation and onboarding. If you have questions they can reach out to Victoria Huffines at 270-784-2199, victoria.huffines@redcross.org; or Stacy Taylor at 502-612-9202, stacy.taylor2@redcross.org	Victoria Huffines 270-784-2199, victoria.huffines@redcross.org Stacy Taylor 502-612-9202, stacy.taylor2@redcross.org
American Red Cross- Recovery Client Care Program Service Associate- (Steady State)	This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. The Recovery Services Client Care Program allows the Red Cross to rapidly meet disaster-caused needs by enabling clients to apply and receive financial assistance and/or community resources. The Client Care Program Service Associate supports the recovery of disaster affected individuals, households, and communities by providing referrals, advocacy, and financial assistance through RC Care (case management system). Key Responsibilities: Conduct Intake by interviewing the client and opening a case in RC Care Provide Financial Assistance to qualified clients. Conduct Follow-up and Recovery Planning Services Provide Internal Referrals Provide Community Referrals Assist with problem-solving and advocacy on request Use RC Care to document services according to the Client Care Program Standards and Procedures Services may be provided in person or virtually. Complete the required virtual self-paced training (9 hours of training total) Qualifications: Willingness to comply with Red Cross COVID-19 policies for in-person volunteer activities. Willing and able to volunteer in person in before, during and/or after a disaster event Ability to work in a continuously changing environment in which work priorities may change frequently Comfortable interacting with people from various diverse background whose lives have been disrupted and many are presenting immediate needs Kind, caring, resourceful and knowledgeable Comfortable learning new online case management systems Experience using Microsoft Office products Able to serve the client with care, comfort and concern Able to recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization Ability to stand and/or sit for two-hour periods Ability to speak clearly on phone and in person Ability to work for long periods on computer and/or reading small print and/or writing Valid Driver’s License (required for Divisional and National Deployments) Minimum 18 years of age Available to sign up for shifts on consecutive days (shifts may be 4, 8 or 12 hours long) Willing to complete 9 hours of virtual self-paced training required for position Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in English Students can sign up to volunteer by visiting: www.redcross.org/volunteer Once you submit your volunteer profile one of our team members will reach out to discuss specific volunteer roles in greater detail as well as schedule new volunteer orientation and onboarding. If you have questions they can reach out to Victoria Huffines at 270-784-2199, victoria.huffines@redcross.org; or Stacy Taylor at 502-612-9202, stacy.taylor2@redcross.org	Victoria Huffines 270-784-2199, victoria.huffines@redcross.org Stacy Taylor 502-612-9202, stacy.taylor2@redcross.org
Briarwood Elementary Fall Festival	Briarwood Elementary's Fall Festival is coming up on October 24, 5:30-8:00. We need volunteers to run game booths, man the cake walk, and oversee the silent auction. Email Andrea Nance to register by Monday, October 20. Arrive Friday, October 24 by 5pm. Check in at the music room for your assignment. Bring your volunteer paperwork with you to be signed.	Andrea Nance andrea.nance@warren.kyschools.us 270-779-7966
Bowling Green Youth Flag Football League	The Bowling Green Youth Flag Football League is looking for referees for our upcoming season! Pay: volunteer hours available or $20 per game. Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting at 5:30 PM Games: Expect 3–4 games per night Training: Provided — no prior experience required Contact: Brack Sikes, Rules & Referees Director 270-237-0018 bracksikes@gmail.com	Brack Sikes, Rules & Referees Director 270-237-0018 bracksikes@gmail.com
Plano Elementary	Plano Elementary is seeking help with construction of our annual haunted maze! We need helping hands for hammering stakes and other manual labor such as hauling items and moving hay bales.The maze will be open most nights for the last two weeks of October, so we will need assistance during the event (taking money, making sure kids don't knock things down) as well. FLEXIBLE SHIFTS!! Come whenever you can! No experience needed, just bring your energy and willingness to pitch in! Construction will begin 10/1/25. Contact Alanna Malone; alanna.malone@warren.kyschools.us; 270-779-1439	Alanna Malone alanna.malone@warren.kyschools.us 270-779-1439
100 Miles of Hope Blood Drive	The 100 Miles of Hope WKU Blood Drive (October 20-22; Preston Center) is seeking volunteers to help with donor check-in and distribution of information and giveaways. Please view the options below and sign up for the time that you can serve. For more information about volunteering, contact Angel Shoemake at angel.shoemake@wku.edu. Volunteer Shifts October 20 - 22, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm Three volunteers are needed for each shift, each day. A volunteer can sign up for more than one day. For each shift, please arrive 10 minutes early to review instructions. Sign-Up to volunteer: Volunteers: 100 Miles of Hope Blood Drive Volunteer Sign-Up	Angel Shoemake angel.shoemake@wku.edu.
Mammoth Cave 50K / 25K Trail Race	Help Needed: Be Part of the Mammoth Cave 50K / 25K Trail Race! Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 Location: Mammoth Cave National Park Hey Hilltoppers! Looking for a meaningful way to get involved, meet people, and support your community this fall? We’ve got just the opportunity. The Mammoth Cave 50K/25K trail race (5th annual) is coming up and the organizer (a WKU alumni) is seeking volunteers to help make the event a success. Why Volunteer? Make a difference— Trail races don’t run themselves. Volunteers help with aid stations, course setup/takedown, registration, safety, and more. Earn service experience— Great for resumes, leadership reflections, and community involvement. Enjoy the outdoors— This race takes place at Mammoth Cave National Park on beautiful trails with views and wooded scenery. Be part of a team— Meet fellow students, staff, and community members who care about wellness, outdoor activity, and service. What to Know The race starts at 7:00 AM (Central)from the Bell’s Tavern Pavilion. Volunteers are needed before race day and on race day (October 25), for roles like setting up aid stations, checking in runners, handing out water, helping with finish-line operations, and more. Duties vary in time commitment and physical demand, but the organizers provide guidance and support. How to Sign Up If you're interested, please visit the volunteer page for the Mammoth Cave 50K/25K via https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/KY/ParkCity/MammothCave50K25K. This site contains dates/time/more info. Volunteering at this event is a chance to do something memorable, give back, and get outside — all while supporting an exciting race in one of Kentucky’s most beautiful natural settings. We hope you’ll join us!
Household Hazardous Waste Day	Warren County Kentucky Water District in conjunction with the City of Bowling Green, Warren County Sheriff’s office, Bowling Green Fire Department, Land Shark Shredding and Habitat for Humanity have hosted a day for you to make a decision to help everyone in the community. The event is called Household Hazardous Waste Day Saturday October 25, 2025. The address is 999 Lauren Avery Drive. This keeps pollutants out of our groundwater and drinking water. This event is an opportunity for you and others including students to give back to the larger Bowling Green community. WE NEED Help – No experience needed!!! If you come and volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, we will be sorting paint that will be re-purposed (saved from the landfill) and sold in Habitat for Humanity ReStores to fund the building of affordable housing here in Bowling Green and a number of other communities across the Commonwealth. Here is a link to sign up to assist for yourself or students sign-up sheet HEREfor the specific information (7am- 2pm) on where to go and what to do once there. WE NEED ALL THE ASSISTANCE WE CAN GET- No limit on volunteers for this opportunity Breakfast and lunch provided for volunteers If you cannot assist and still need to safely dispose of materials from your home specifics are at the following link: https://www.warrencountyky.gov/household-hazardous-waste-day/ If the above sign-up sheet “HERE” does not work same document can be found: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vQrryXJOr0dpCHXMZ3dO9Gz1_M7Ecq1TWnvwdHhs2Ms/edit?usp=sharing
Aveanna Hospice	Want to make a difference in someone's life? Volunteer with Aveanna Hospice! We provide end-of-life hospice care to patients with a terminal diagnosis. Our compassionate team of staff members and volunteers love to create ways to bring joy to the patients and families we serve. Volunteer opportunities are endless. Contact your Volunteer Coordinator today to be matched with an opportunity near you! Artist Volunteers Celebration Volunteers Garden Volunteers Pet Therapy Volunteers Companionship Volunteers Caregiver Relief Volunteers Spiritual/Faith Volunteers Reading/Storytelling Volunteers Veteran to Veteran Volunteers Administrative Volunteers Junior Volunteers Music Therapy Volunteers Massage Therapy Volunteers To learn more, contact 615-384-9425	stephanie.litchford@aveanna.com 615-384-9425
Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC)	The SKYPAC Volunteer Program is a volunteer program that supports SKYPAC’s Mission, Vision, and Values. Volunteers have a passion for the arts and an enthusiasm for providing exemplary customer service in a variety of roles. Our volunteer program is designed to offer volunteers a wide range of opportunities and to encourage all volunteers to fulfill their personal goals and interests. Volunteer opportunities are available in the following interests: Administration, Events, Hospitality, Fundraising, Marketing, Education, and Gallery Attendant. We respect and welcome the unique qualities our volunteers bring to SKYPAC. Volunteer Qualifications (include but are not limited to) Must serve a minimum of 40 hours in a year Must have internet access and a valid e-mail address Must be able to perform all required duties, including standing and climbing/descending stairs Must be friendly and professional, enjoy working with all members of the public, and have the ability to provide exceptional customer service Must have excellent oral communication and problem-solving skills Are you interested in volunteering with SKYPAC? See more information to apply: Get Involved - SKyPAC	Amanda Lamb alamb@TheSKYPAC.com
Conversations to Remember	Conversations to Remember, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping seniors by arranging weekly virtual visits between them and college students. It is an easy way for college students to make a big difference in the lives of seniors. In addition, it is easy and convenient. Conversations to Remember does all the work of finding the seniors, coordinating the calls, and finding other students to partner with on the calls. We are always looking for new volunteers, as we have new senior citizens joining our program all the time. Check out this flyer or for more information about us, please see our website, https://conversationstoremember.org.
Junior Achievement	Would you like to impact students right where you live and work? Junior Achievement is a supplement to K-12 curriculum and focuses on financial literacy, entrepreneurship and college/career readiness.Sign up to volunteer for Fall 2025 here: Junior Achievement: Fall 2025 Volunteer Opportunities	lauren.griffing@jaforkids.com
Bambino Buddy League	The Bambino Buddy League is a baseball program for athletes with special needs, and every player is paired with a “Buddy.” A Buddy is a volunteer who is partnered with a player during the game. Buddies: Help players bat, run bases, and field the ball when needed Provide encouragement, friendship, and high-fives Ensure each athlete has a safe, fun, and inclusive baseball experience Games are held at Phil Moore Park Saturday Mornings beginning meet your buddy 9/13/2025, and Games that run every Saturday morning until 11/1/2025. and we welcome groups or individual volunteers. A group can “adopt a game” together or send Buddies to different games throughout the season. Contact buddyballbgyb@gmail.com to get involved.	buddyballbgyb@gmail.com
American Red Cross Youth Donor Ambassador	This opportunity requires participation in-person activities and/or performing work. As a youth donor ambassador, the students will provide excellent customer service to enhance the blood donor experience. Engage with blood donors to promote blood donation and set the stage for a long-term commitment to regular blood donations. The student will be a part of the Red Cross mission to provide lifesaving blood to our community. Every blood donor they assist helps save up to 3 lives! The student will gain valuable training and experience while providing an invaluable service to the community. The volunteer opportunity will include: A letter of reference for the volunteer’s portfolio (great for college applications, future jobs, etc.). Documented community service houses. The ability to build customer service skills The opportunity to work directly with medical and volunteer engagement staff. Volunteering with American Red Cross can make a powerful influence on others’ lives. You can also learn more at www.redcross.org/volunteertoday. You can email victoria.huffines@redcross.org or call 270-784-2199. To become a volunteer visit www.redcross.org/volunteer	Victoria Huffines victoria.huffines@redcross.org 270-784-2199
Pieces of Hope	Pieces of Hope is amovement and memory center for people with Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Dementia and special needs). We are looking for volunteers to come out to my center to "hang out" with my clients as natural supports. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please contact Jill Steffey.	Jill Steffey jill@piecesofhope.life 270-599-4841
Community Farmers Market	Community Farmers Market is a year-round, producer-only farmers market located in Bowling Green, KY. You can find us at 2319 Nashville Road, near the WKU South Campus & Knicely Conference Center. CFM can always use volunteer help! On Saturdays and Tuesdays, volunteers help with: processing transactions and disbursing tokens for our Double Dollars programs setting up signs at the beginning of the market day and putting them up at the end greeting customers and answering questions and much more! Volunteers also help organize special events, such as our annual Night Y'all market. On average, our volunteers tend to help out one or two times per month at the market booth. Sign-up or find more info here: Volunteer with CFM - COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET (communityfarmersmarketbg.com)
KYRISE Mentor Program	The KYRISE Mentor Program is a pilot program for foster youth between the ages of 14 and 17. We are recruiting mentor volunteers to match with a foster youth to engage in connection for one hour per week for a period of 6 months with at least one connection a month being an in-person interaction. We will also be hosting quarterly events for the matches and hope to secure tickets to movies, games, and other events to help alleviate costs of in-person interactions. Volunteers must be at least 21 years old and able to pass a background check. We do have an application form that can be accessed online here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=8rznMdj6bEeKJE5fMzFc-64N5oVR-TFCo0CSTkv6XO9UQ1hVUEUxRkZRQ0NFNUs1VzJHRFRQOFlQMi4u	Anthony Kennedy Anthony.kennedy@wku.edu 502-592-8025
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Volunteer Program	The SCN volunteer program offers transformative immersion opportunities that engage volunteers in meaningful service both domestically and abroad. We operate several immersion programs that take participants to various locations, including Belize, India, and Nepal, where they work to build homes and uplift communities. We also have stateside missions across Appalachia, New Orleans, Mississippi, and Ohio, focusing on home repairs and rebuilding efforts. In addition to our immersion programs, we run a disaster relief initiative that mobilizes volunteers to respond to urgent needs in affected areas. Most recently, our team traveled to Mayfield, Kentucky, to assist communities impacted by the devastating tornadoes. Find volunteer opportunities here.	Jasmine Huston jhuston@scnky.org
WKU Office of Sustainability	The WKU Office of Sustainability has several volunteer opportunities related to sustainability and resource conservation. For more information on these opportunities, please visit this site.	Dr. Leslie North leslie.north@wku.edu Beth Gafford elizabeth.gafford@wku.edu
United Way of Southern Kentucky	WKU has a long-standing partnership with United Way of Southern Kentucky. You can find ongoing volunteer opportunities with United Way of Southern Kentucky here. Food Distribution in partnership with Feeding America Volunteers pack the day’s food distribution boxes with fresh produce, protein, and non-perishable items. Volunteers carry the food to cars to place in the trunk for contactless pickup. Volunteer hours are flexible. Please volunteer for the amount of time that meets your schedule. Wednesday, October 29th at Lampkin Park (980 Morgantown Road, Bowling Green) 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Please arrive at 7:30 am. (parking directions are below) Lampkin Park: the entrance is Us Army Reserve Headquarters. Follow the road and signage for the Jaycee Pavilion. Continue past the pavilion (drive between the pavilion on the right and a blue building on the left) to go down the hill to the warehouse where the food will be sorted. Note, the cars arriving for pick up will turn left next to the blue building. If the cars are backed up at the entrance, another option is to take Veterans Memorial to Glen Lily Road to the back entrance to the SOKY Fairgrounds.	info@uwsk.org 270-843-3205
National Corvette Museum	The National Corvette Museum is looking for regular volunteers for marketing intercept surveys, selling raffle tickets to WIN a new Corvette, selling memberships, and working in our retail store with inventory counts, keeping our merchandise on the floor looking nice. See contact information if interested in volunteering or signup here.	Mia Bethea volunteer@corvettemuseum.org 270-467-8856
New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding	New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding needs volunteers to sidewalk, lead a horse, feed horses, or do barn duties. There is no horse experience necessary. If interested, contact Sophia Smith to attend a volunteer orientation. After orientation, you can volunteer with New Beginnings for the rest of the year. Orientations are twice a month. Contact Sophia Smith or check New Beginnings' Facebook page for dates. The best way to get in contact with Sophia is by text or call. See contact info in the next column.	Sophia Smith ssmith@nbtr-bg.org 270-723-1224
WKU Women's Basketball Practice Players	WKU women's basketball team is seeking practice players and managers. Any former men's high school athletes are wanted. Must be a full time WKU student. Volunteers are needed now until the end of the season. If interested, contact Ivy Woodcock or Whitney Creech.	Ivy Woodcock ivy.brown@wku.edu OR Whitney Creech whitney.creech@wku.edu
International Center of Kentucky	The international Center has Internship and Volunteer opportunities for students. We have openings for... INTERNS 1. Case manager assistant 2.Immigration program assistant 3.Communication assistant 4.Employment program assistant VOLUNTEERS 1.Learning and play place 2.ESL assistant/instructor 3.Special events 4.Organization and Beautification 5.Civic classes 6.Sewing classes 7.Mentorship program See volunteer application here.

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