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Volunteering

HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, a United Way Agency, is the local resource for volunteer recruitment, placement and management for people of all ages and abilities in the Mahoning Valley located at Youngstown State University, second floor of the Williamson School of Business in the Center for Non-profit Excellence and its main office, 5500 Market St., Suite 106, Boardman. HandsOn is a monthly column that serves to communicate the impact that volunteering can have on the community. To express interest in one of the opportunities below, contact HOVN at 330-782-5877 or Trumbull County at 330-393-4254, or visit our new website at www.HOVN.org!

OPPORTUNITIES

Youth Volunteer Corps: If you are a student looking for meaningful service opportunities and a chance to develop leadership skills, consider joining the HOVN Youth Volunteer Corps. We are accepting applications from students age 13 to 18. Call Gretchen Brown for more information at 330-782-5877.

Simple ways to volunteer: At any time during the year, many organizations have specific needs for long- and short-term volunteers. If you are involved in a group that would like to adopt a charity, call us for help to maximize your contribution! Call HOVN at 330-782-5877. Many nonprofits need specific skills and talents that you have to offer! Looking for something meaningful to do? Check out over 330 volunteer opportunities at www.HOVN.org, and click GET INVOLVED!

United Methodist Community Center in Youngstown and Warren: UMCC has an opportunity for just about everyone! From tutoring and mentoring children to setting up and tearing down events. Join the UMCC family to make a difference!

Big Brothers & Big Sisters: Is looking for Big Brothers and Sisters! We ask that you sign up for a minimum of one year and that you see your little brother or sister at least two times a month. Meeting with a child even a few times a month will make a positive impact on his/her life.

Junior Achievement: Volunteers are needed to teach JA’s Success Skills class at Choffin Career & Technical Center from 8 to 11:30 p.m. Feb. 9. Call 330-539-5268, or e-mail Nicole, JA Program manager at jamvnicole@onecom.com.

Mahoning County Dog Warden and Trumbull County Dog Kennel: Bring some joy to a homeless animal! Dog walkers needed to exercise and socialize with dogs waiting for adoption. Weekday and weekend hours available. To volunteer in Mahoning County, call Trish at 330-740-2205, and for Trumbull County, call Gwen at 330-675-2787.

United Way of Trumbull County: Assist the United Way’s Communications and Marketing committee with activities, special events, materials design and preparation, Caring Club enrollments and their golf tournament. For more information, contact Brian Musick at United Way at 330-369-1000.

Centers for Dialysis Care: Love Bingo? Call bingo for patients while they are receiving their dialysis treatment. This is the most popular patient activity that is fun and meaningful for volunteers! Call Kristen Gallagher at 330-540-0102.

HandsOn Volunteer Award Committee: Each year, Hands-On Volunteer Network hosts a community volunteer awards celebration. Needed are talented and engaged volunteers to assist in the planning and implementation of the awards celebration. If you have an interest in helping HandsOn recognize community individuals and groups for their commitment to service, please call 330-782-587, or e-mail at info@HOVN.org.

Reading Buddies Wanted: We are seeking volunteers who want to be part of an innovative new tutoring program in the Youngstown city schools. Reading Buddies spend time one-on-one with students in first, second and third grades helping them improve reading and comprehension skills. Reading Buddies work flexible schedules during the school day at Kirkmere, Paul C. Bunn, McGuffey, Williamson or Taft Elementary schools. If you are looking for an opportunity that has definite impact, this is the one! Please contact Marlene at 330-782-5877 or mbraunlich@HOVN.org for more information.

Goodwill Industries: Goodwill Amblyopia Screening Volunteers, working in teams, visit preschools to perform vision screening on 4- and 5-year-olds for ‘lazy eye’ and report any problems to the Amblyopia Program Coordinator.

The 110 Foundation: The 110 Foundation is looking for qualified board members to serve this nonprofit organization. The 110 Foundation is fiscally sponsored by The Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley. The organization is seeking a secretary, treasurer, member with community relations experience and a member with fund-raising experience. Time commitment is 24-36 hours per year. For more information, please check out full position descriptions at www.1800volunteer.org, or e-mail 110Foundation@gmail.com.