American Red Cross - the City of Fremont, Ohio

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American Red Cross - the City of Fremont, Ohio
American Red Cross
Sandusky River Chapter
Arbors Of Clyde Nursing And
Rehabilitation Center
1245 Napoleon Street
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Phone: 419-332-5574
E-mail: CHSanduskyRiverOHInfo@redcross.org
Contact:
700 Helen Street
Clyde, Ohio 43410
Phone: 419-547-9595
Contact: Activity Department
Agency Description: Arbors of Clyde Nursing
Center is a residential center providing
rehabilitation, activity programs, nursing,
therapies, 24-hour staff supervision, personalized
living arrangements, and therapeutic diets to the
elderly and disabled.
Agency Description: The American Red Cross is an
agency that deals with disaster preparedness,
disaster response, personal health, and safety
classes.
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: 16
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: 14
Receptionist – Answer phones and
greet clients and volunteers.
Special Friend – Interact with
residents by providing appropriate
social activities and/or leading the
activities.
Disaster Worker – Assist during
emergencies, both locally and
regionally.
Time Commitment: Whatever you can
give; whenever you are available.
Bloodmobile Worker – Assist with
canteen service or donor registration.
Training: Training is provided. An
application must also be completed.
Office Assistant – Duties vary daily,
but are mainly clerical-type work.
Special Note: The ability to converse with
individuals is very important. Also, you
must be able to play board games and to
push wheelchairs.
Time Commitment: Varies.
Training: Training is provided and varies
with each position.
Special Note: All volunteers must pass a
background check and sign a conduct
agreement.
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Bellevue Fish And Loaves
The Bellevue Hospital
Volunteer Services Program
203 Maple Avenue
PO Box 121
Bellevue, Ohio 44811
Phone: 419-484-2814
Contact: Reverend Dan Howard
1400 West Main Street
PO Box 8004
Bellevue, Ohio 44811
Phone: 419-483-4040, extension 4408
Contact: June Washburn, Volunteer
Coordinator
Agency Description: The Bellevue Fish and Loaves
provides emergency and supplemental food for
residents of the Bellevue School District.
Agency Description: The Bellevue Hospital
Volunteer Services Program provides volunteers
to help the Hospital better serve the community.
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: Seventh Grade and
older
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: 14
Lobby Desk Assistant – Deliver
flowers and newspapers and escort
patients.
Food Box Packer
Screener – Someone to take
applications.
Gift Shop – Assist with sales.
Food Sorter
Greeter – Greet the public and
transport patients.
Driver – Pick up groceries.
Team Leader
Clerical – File, sort, and help with
mailings.
Time Commitment: Packers work two-hour
shifts; screeners and team leaders work
four-hour shifts.
Surgical Waiting Room – Assist
patients and families.
Training:
Time Commitment: Length of shift varies
according to position. Volunteers
normally assist two shifts per month.
Special Note: Volunteers must be
physically able to work. The Pantry is
open 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm on Wednesday
afternoons.
Training: A four-hour orientation is
followed by shadowing with a co-worker.
Special Note: Uniform vests will be
provided.
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Bellevue Service Unit Of The
Salvation Army
First United Methodist Church
901 Northwest Street
Bellevue, Ohio 44811
Phone: 419-484-2769
Contacts: Jane Bailey and Joyce Kinney
Bethesda Care Center
600 North Brush Street
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Phone: 419-334-9521, extension 22
Contact: Frances Castillo
Agency Description: The Bellevue Service Unit of
the Salvation Army assists with utility
disconnections, prescriptions, and referrals to
places where help can be obtained (when
applicable).
Agency Description: Bethesda Care Center
coordinates/provides a comprehensive set of
services including primary, active, and long-term
care to frail elderly.
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: No Restrictions
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: 14 and older
Contact – Assist clients who are in
serious financial trouble by giving
them a spiritual and financial uplift.
Musical Entertainer – Entertain
residents on holidays, birthdays, at
special events, and/or at Thursday
afternoon church services.
Bell Ringer – Help with the
“Christmas Kettles” fundraising
during the holiday season.
Seamstress – Mend resident’s
clothes.
Time Commitment: Office Hours are 9:00
am – 11:00 am, Tuesdays and 3:00 pm –
5:00 pm, Thursdays.
Shopping Volunteer – Push a
wheelchair and shop with a resident
on a monthly basis.
Training: Minimal training is required.
Special Note: The ability to meet with
people and assess their needs is very
helpful. We only assist those living in
the Bellevue School District or in
Monroeville.
Movie Watcher – Sit with residents
on weeknights, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm.
Reader – Read books, stories, or the
Newspaper to residents.
Time Commitment: You will be asked to
work as needed.
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Training: Thirty minutes of training (with a
parent, if less than eighteen) is provided.
Special Note: You should enjoy being with
older people.
Birchard Public Library Of
Sandusky County
423 Croghan Street
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Phone: 419-334-7101
Website: www.birchard.lib.oh.us
Contact: Pam Hoesman
Boy Scouts Of America
Erie Shores Council
PO Box 8728
Toledo, Ohio 43623
Phone: 800-241-7293
E-mail: Joel.Moszkowicz@gmail.com
Website: www.eaglebaydistrict.com
Contact: Joel Moszkowicz
Agency Description: Birchard Public Library
provides books and other materials and
information to the public.
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: 14 and older
Agency Description: Boy Scouts of America
prepares young people to make ethical choices
over their lifetimes by instilling the values of
scouting.
Shelf Reader – Place books and
materials on shelves, keeping items in
order and looking neat.
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: Varies
Time Commitment: Volunteer for a
minimum of one hour at a time each
week.
Training: Training is provided.
Day Camp Volunteer – Entertain and
teach cub scouts in areas such as
fishing, sports, games, etc.
Special Note: You must be able to
alphabetize and to learn the Dewey
Decimal System.
Eagle Bay Volunteer – Assist in cub
and boy scout camping, membership,
and training.
Unit Leader – Provide monthly
support to youth.
Time Commitment: You will be involved
four (4) hours a month, plus activities, for
Unit Leader and Eagle Bay Volunteer. The
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camp volunteer requires a three-day
commitment.
Time Commitment: The commitment
depends upon the task, but ranges
between three hours to four days.
Training: Training is provided.
Training: No particular skills are needed for
most volunteer positions. There is
training provided for camp counselors.
Special Note: You must provide your own
transportation and meet membership
standards. To be a Leader or Eagle Bay
Volunteer, you must be twenty-one (21)
years old.
Camp Fire USA Buckeye Council
CASA Of Seneca, Sandusky And
Wyandot Counties
2100 Baker Road
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Phone: 419-332-8641
Contact: Pam Babione
500 West State Street, Suite D
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Phone: 419-355-1442
E-mail: casa4kids@att.net
Contact: Angela Hofacker
Agency Description: Camp Fire USA Buckeye
Council strives to build caring, confident youth
and future leaders. Our programs are not only
fun, but they also build specific skills and
characteristics like self-direction, confidence, and
school preparedness.
Agency Description: CASA represents (in court)
children that are victims of abuse, neglect,
and/or dependency.
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: 21
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: See opportunity
CASA Volunteer – Abused and
neglected children need dedicated
adults, who are concerned about
their welfare, to act as a credible
voice in court.
Youth Volunteer – Assist with hands-on arts
and crafts, set-up, and clean-up of activities.
Be a camp counselor in the summer. Age:
Sixth – Twelfth (6 - 12) grades.
Grounds or Office Volunteer – Ground
work includes weeding, raking, clean-up of
trails, and/or painting. Office work includes
copying, organizing, data entry, and/or web
page updates. Age: 16 and older.
Time Commitment: A volunteer is asked to
commit between ten and fifteen (10 – 15)
hours a month.
Training: Thirty (30) hours of training are
provided, along with court and Children’s
Service’s training.
Specialist – Share your talents and interests
in fishing, crafts, nature, woodworking,
animals, health, safety, sewing, or art. Age:
Adult.
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Special Note: You must have the ability to
obtain facts for the court and to
recommend what is in the child’s best
interest.
“CORPORATE ANOINTING”
Ministries
Chamber Of Commerce Of
Sandusky County
101 South Front Street
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Phone: 419-332-1591
Contact: Angie Morelock, CEO/President
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Phone: 419-333-0773
Contact: Rev. Jeannie Weber C.C.M.
Agency Description: Provides quality leadership,
information, and services throughout Sandusky
County.
Agency Description: Meeting the needs of others
by providing services including: Ohio Benefit
Bank, Citizen Circle Re-entry, Food Distribution,
Mentors, and more.
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: 18
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: No requirement
Office Assistant – Provide a variety of
tasks, including answering the phone,
greeting people and organizing files.
Mainly clerical-type work.
Housekeeper – Provide basic services
including mopping, sweeping, and
dusting.
Office Assistant – Do clerical work
including filing, copying, and more.
Time Commitment: Twenty-five (25) hours
per week.
Food Pantry Aide – Help Food Pantry
on Delivery Day and Distribution
Day—inquire concerning specific
duties.
Training: Training is provided.
Special Note: We need very polite
volunteers that dress professionally and
work well with people. A volunteer
must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
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Time Commitment:
Training: Training is provided.
Special Note: Community Service hours
are given. Friendly environment and
limited time commitment. Just make a
call for more information.
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Elmwood Healthcare Center
At The Springs
401 North Broadway Street
Green Springs, Ohio 44836
Phone: 419-639-2626, extension 6024
Website: www.elmwoodcommunities.com
Contact: Becky Gill, Activities Director
Elmwood Of Fremont
1545 Fangboner Road
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Phone: 419-332-6533
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
Agency Description: Elmwood Health Care Center
At The Springs offers inpatient and outpatient
therapy for medically complex and subacute
medical patients, along with being a nursing
home facility.
Agency Description: Elmwood of Fremont
provides residential care and daycare services for
the elderly including their physical, medical, and
social needs.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Age Minimum: 15
Activity Department – Assist
residents on special events (like
bingo, shopping, crafts, and
manicures) or share your talents.
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: 16
Activities Volunteer – Assist with
resident outings, arts and crafts, and
various other activities. May also
provide resident companionship.
Must enjoy working with the senior
population.
Pastoral Care – Assist residents to
and from religious services.
Gift Shop – Help staff the White Swan
Gift Shop.
Time Commitment: Whatever the
volunteer can give.
Time Commitment: Volunteers are needed
for regularly scheduled events on a
weekly or monthly basis. We also
welcome all opportunities for volunteers
to donate any amount of time.
Training:
Special Note: Must have a TB test and
complete an application. Enthusiasm
and patience is a plus.
Training: Training will be provided.
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4H
Ohio State University Extension
Elmwood Nursing Home And
Assisted Living
2000 Countryside Drive, Suite D
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Phone: 419-334-6340
E-mail: sand@osu.edu
Contact: Gwen Soule
430 North Broadway Street
Green Springs, Ohio 44836
Phone: 419-639-2581
Contacts: Julie Goodman or Eve Alloway
Agency Description: Beautiful communities with
compassionate purpose in providing care to
elderly men and women.
Agency Description: 4-H/OSU Extension is an
educational program for youth ages five –
nineteen (5 – 19). School programs and
community clubs focus on learning by doing
projects and community service.
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: No requirement
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: 18, or be accompanied
by an adult
Activities Assistant – Assist with
outings; do crafts or provide activity
program; read, write letters, and/or
converse with residents; share talents
and more. Assist with both indoor
and outdoor activities.
4-H Volunteer – Lead or assist with
community clubs, camps, Cloverbud
clubs, and/or special events.
Time Commitment: Whatever the
volunteer can give.
Time Commitment: Call for times and
length of commitment.
Training:
Training: Training is provided.
Special Note: Must have a Tuberculosis
test and complete an application. Must
be able to deal tactfully with staff,
residents, and family members.
Enthusiasm and patience are a plus.
Special Note: You must be interested in
working with youth and teens.
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Special Note: You must be able to listen
with empathy and provide referrals and
information. You also need to maintain
confidentiality. Compassion is a plus.
First Call For Help
United Way Of Sandusky County
First Step
Healthy Family Resource Center
826 West State Street
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Phones: 419-334-2720 or 800-593-9444
E-mail: jgarvey@uwsandco.org
Website: www.uwsandco.org
Contact: Joyce Garvey
PO Box 1103
Fostoria, Ohio 44830
Phone: 419-435-7300
E-mail: tmercer@firststepweb.org
Contact: Terri Mercer
Agency Description: First Step is a resource center
that provides a full range of services designed to
help individuals and families who are involved
with abusive or unhealthy relationships.
Agency Description: United Way First Call For Help
is a community information and referral
telephone line.
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: 18
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: 18
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Phone Line Volunteer – Answer phone calls
from your home, in the evening, and/or on
weekends. Provide information and
referrals to community services or be a
friendly “listening ear”.
Blues Festival – Held on the third Saturday
in September. Volunteers are needed to
help disburse posters and/or work 3-hour
shifts at the Festival.
Special Projects Volunteer – Help with
Community Christmas or other special
events.
Weekend Shelter and Hotline Monitor
Volunteer – 4-hour shifts are available
between the hours of 10:00 am – 8:00 pm.
Time Commitment: Phone Line Volunteers
are asked to work at least two-hours per
week on the phone line. Special Projects
Volunteers are as needed.
Personal Growth and Enrichment Activity
Presenters – Present for one-hour on
personal growth and enrichment topics
and/or activities such as art, motivational
speaking, stress reduction, daily living skills,
music, etc. Monday – Thursday, 11:00 am –
3:00 pm.
Training: A training of six – eight (6 – 8)
hours is provided [to answer calls].
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Time Commitment: One – four hours.
Training: Training is provided for Weekend
Shelter and Hotline Monitor Volunteers.
Special Note: Call for more details.
Fremont Soup Kitchen Inc.
Girl Scouts Of North East Ohio
Grace Lutheran Church
705 West State Street
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Contact Phone: 419-637-2244
Contact: Dianna Nevius
6111 South Broadway Avenue
Lorain, Ohio 44053
Phones: 440-233-6112 or 800-222-6119
Website: www.gsneo.org
Contact: Christine Michael, Membership,
Volunteer, and Program Specialist
Agency Description: Non-handicapped accessible
cafeteria-style food program for anyone in need.
No pre-requirements and no carryout.
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: No requirement
Agency Description: In Girl Scouts, girls who are
five – seventeen (5 – 17), grow in skills and selfconfidence, make new friends, have fun, and
(through meaningful community service) gain a
greater understanding of themselves, their
community, and their world.
Server and Clean-up – Help serve the
food and clean-up after the meal.
Time Commitment: Lunch meals are 11:30
am – 12:30 pm, every Thursday.
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: 18
Training: Training can be provided.
Troop and Assistant Troup Leaders
Special Note: Must be understanding and
show up when scheduled to work.
School Organizer
Program (Event) Coordinator
Cookie Sale Volunteer
Seasonal Summer Jobs Available
Time Commitment: Depends on the
volunteer position. Call for specifics.
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Training: Heartland provides free training
to make the volunteering experience
more rewarding.
Training: Training is provided.
Special Note: Committed to serving every
girl everywhere.
Special Note: It is helpful to be caring and
compassionate. You must be able to provide
your own transportation. All volunteers must
pass a background check and are provided free
TB tests prior to contact with patients.
Hospice Of Memorial Hospital
Heartland Hospice
430 South Main Street
Clyde, Ohio 43410
Phone: 419-547-6419
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
907 West State Street, Suite A
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Phones: 419-355-9209 or 800-505-7444
Contact: Vicki Young, Volunteer
Coordinator
Agency Description: Hospice of Memorial Hospital
provides care for terminally ill patients.
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: 16
Agency Description: Heartland provides comfort
care as well as spiritual and emotional support
for people in the final phase of terminal illness.
Office Aide – Help with office work and the
answering of phones. Office hours are 8:00
am – 4:30 pm.
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: 16
Visitor – Visit with patients and families.
Friendly Visitor – Offer support,
companionship and caring help to our
clients and families. Duties may include
reading to patients, running errands, and/or
staying with patients so that family
members can take a break.
Errand Runner – Run errands to patients’
homes.
Special Projects – Make meals for patients
and/or bake cookies for various events.
Fundraising – Help with fundraising events.
Administrative Volunteer – Clerical work
including filing, mailings, and various special
projects throughout the year.
Threshold Choir – Looking for female voices
to form a small choir.
Time Commitment: Must be able to
volunteer at least one (1) hour per month.
Volunteers are able to choose area of
interest and time they can give.
Time Commitment: There is no minimum
time required. Your volunteering can fit
around the time you have available.
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Daytime, evening, and weekend hours are
needed.
Special Note: No special skills needed.
Training: You will be trained according to
your volunteer request.
Special Note: You must provide your own
transportation. You must be able to maintain
confidentiality and possess a friendly and
caring attitude.
Kidney Foundation Of Northwest
Ohio
The Humane Society of Sandusky
County
3100 West Central Avenue, Suite 250
Toledo, Ohio 43606
Phone: 419-329-2196
Website: www.kfnwo.org
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator
2520 Port Clinton Road
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Phones: 419-334-4517 or 419-334-3602
E-mail: humanesocietyofsanduskycounty@yahoo.com
Contacts: Kelly Askins or Joanne McDowell
Agency Description: The Kidney Foundation assists
those affected by kidney disease in Northwest
Ohio by providing patient services and education
on Chronic Kidney Disease.
Agency Description: The Humane Society operates
an animal shelter, provides a low cost
spay/neuter program, and has a humane agent.
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: 16
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: No requirement
Under 16 must be supervised by an adult.
Special Event – Volunteers are
needed to assist at various special
events.
Kennel Worker Volunteer
Animal Socialization – Work with the
cat population, including brushing
and playing with the cats.
Time Commitment: Three to five (3 – 5)
hours.
Dog Walker
Training: Not necessary.
Time Commitment: Once a week for at
least an hour. Shelter hours are 1:00 –
5:00 pm, Monday and Tuesday; 1:00 –
6:00 pm, Thursday and Friday; and 1:00 –
4:00 pm, Saturdays.
Special Note: Please contact the office for
more detailed information.
Training: None needed.
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Liberty Center Of Sandusky
County
1421 East State Street
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Phone: 419-332-8777
Contact: Margaret Weisz
Leadership Sandusky County
101 South Front Street
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Phone: 419-332-1591
E-mail: director@leadershipsanduskycounty.org
Contact: Candace Seaman
Agency Description: The Liberty Center of
Sandusky County is a homeless shelter providing
temporary shelter, case management, nutritious
meals, and supportive services to men, women,
and children.
Agency Description: Leadership Sandusky County
provides learning experiences that encourage
successful community leadership through our
adult and youth classes.
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: 21
Shelter Volunteer – Answer the
phone, record donated items, visit
with residents, and/or read and play
games with the children.
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: No requirement
Board of Trustees – Help oversee the
Leadership Sandusky County Adult
and Youth Programs.
Fundraising Volunteer – Assist with
fundraisers, mainly in the spring and
the fall.
Time Commitment:
Volunteer Cook – Prepare a meal for
the residents once or on an ongoing
basis. This can be an individual or a
group project.
Training: Training is provided.
Special Note: You must be an alumnus of
Leadership Sandusky County to serve on
the Board of Trustees.
Time Commitment: You will be asked to
volunteer three – four (3 – 4) hours a
month.
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Training: 1½ hours of training are provided.
Training: Positions are matched according
to each volunteer’s skills. Training is
provided.
Special Note: A police background check
will be needed to be a shelter volunteer.
Memorial Hospital
Special Note: Mobile Meal drivers are
also needed to deliver to homebound
residents. One hour per week, 11:00 am
– 12:00 noon.
715 South Taft Avenue
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Phone: 419-334-6609
Website: www.memorialhcs.org
E-mail: annette.overmyer@memorialhcs.org
Contact: Annette Overmyer
428 Croghan Street
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Phones: 419-334-8021 or 888-582-8889
E-mail: information@namissw.org
Contact: Melanie White
NAMI Of Seneca, Sandusky And
Wyandot Counties
Agency Description: NAMI is a support, education,
and advocacy organization of people with mental
illness, their families, and community members
who care.
Agency Description: Memorial Hospital provides
healthcare including diagnostic testing, health
screenings, and educational programs.
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: 16
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: 16
Clerical Assistant – General office duties
including filings, mailings, and phones for:
Golden Threads
Messenger Services
General Accounts
Education
Foundation
Office Support – Prepare mailings
and answer the phone, along with
general office tasks.
Data Entry/Word Processing –
Maintain mailing lists and do general
typing.
Clinical Support – Assist in the areas of:
Patient Transportation
Emergency Department
Surgery Hostess
Pain Clinic
Support group facilitation,
education, and/or speaking
opportunities – Leadership of groups
and/or speaking opportunities.
Time Commitment: Mainly ½ day a week,
from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon or from
12:00 noon to 4:00 pm. Hours may vary.
Time Commitment: Flexible.
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Training: Training is provided for support
group facilitation, education, and
speaking opportunities.
Special Note: An interest in improving the
lives of people with mental illness and
their families is required. NAMI can help
find a volunteer opportunity to match
your gifts.
Pontifex
Pass It On Clothing Closet
416 West State Street
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Phone: 419-333-9667
Contact: Jan Nowak
205 ½ Maple Street
PO Box 472
Bellevue, Ohio 44811
Phone: 419-483-3071
Contact: George Beery
Agency Description: Pontifex is a not-for-profit
organization which helps serve our community.
Services include: soup kitchen, food give-aways,
free school uniforms, support groups, one-onone mentoring, and more.
Agency Description: We collect gently used
clothing of all types, sort and hang the items, and
then give them free of charge to all who register.
No income eligibility required.
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: No requirements
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: No age requirement
Children need parental permission
Soup Kitchen Volunteer – Help cook, serve
and/or clean up after community meals.
Clothing Assistant – Volunteers work
in three (3) hour shifts sorting,
hanging, and placing items on racks.
Food Give-Away Volunteer – Unload truck,
pack boxes and/or clean up after a Food
Give-Away.
Time Commitment: Volunteers are asked
to work 3-hour shifts. Pass It On is only
open on Wednesdays from 11:00 am –
5:00 pm.
Little Giant Locker Volunteer – Wash
donated uniforms if needed, organize
clothing and/or assist families.
Showers of Blessing Public Shower
Assistant – Clean shower area and/or log
customer hours.
Training:
Special Note:
Front Desk Assistant – Assist in the Gym
area by selling drinks, assisting with
tanning, etc.
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Bible Study, Mentoring, or Support Group
Leader – Help lead discussion or provide
mentoring/education concerning life issues
and finances.
Time Commitment:
Training:
Project READ Adult Literacy
Services
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential
Center
1306 Cedar Street
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Phone: 419-334-6901, extension 4701
E-mail: projectread@vsctc.org
Contact: Coordinator
Spiegel Grove
Fremont, Ohio 43420-2796
Phone: 419-332-2081, extension 245
Contact: Joan Eckermann
Agency Description: Project Read provides literacy
services to adults who want to improve their
reading skills.
Agency Description: The Rutherford B. Hayes
Presidential Center promotes an understanding
of the nineteenth president, the Gilded Age, and
leadership.
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: 18
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: 16
Museum Docent – Lead school children and
tour groups on tours of the museum.
Tutor – Teach reading and writing to
non-reading adults.
Museum Store – Assist customers and
check out purchases.
Time Commitment: Once trained, the
volunteer is asked to make a one-year
commitment. A volunteer is expected to
meet 2-3 hours weekly during that year
with an adult needing assistance in
reading.
Data Entry – Enter data on computers for
the library, manuscripts, collections areas,
and Development Department.
Clerical – Provide clerical assistance in the
library and assemble mailings.
Training: Training is provided.
Special Events – Assist with activities such
as the Civil War Encampment, Verandah
Concerts, Fourth of July Concert, Easter Egg
Roll, and GroveFest.
Special Note: Everything is provided
completely free to students and tutors.
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Time Commitment: Varies according to the
activity. There are flexible hours.
an appreciation. Contact: Mandy
Camdan, 567-201-2063.
Training: The Hayes Presidential Center will
provide full training.
Time Commitment: Depends on choice of
volunteer opportunity.
Special Note: Volunteers must provide
their own transportation.
Training: Orientation is provided.
Sandusky County Board Of
Developmental Disabilities
Sandusky County Food Pantry
1001 Castalia Street
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Phone: 419-332-9296
Contact: See Volunteer Listings
128 ½ South Granville Boulevard
PO Box 445
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Phone: 419-334-8158
Contact: Marty Wilhelm, Volunteer
Manager
Agency Description: The Sandusky County Board
of Developmental Disabilities (School of Hope
and Sandco Industries) serves all eligible
individuals who are developmentally disabled
and are residing in Sandusky County.
Agency Description: The Sandusky County Food
Pantry provides food to the needy of our county
on a referral basis. People are allowed to receive
help one time per thirty (30) days.
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: 16 years old
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: 18
Senior Music Appreciation – Share
your musical talents. Contact: Dawn
Smith, Clyde Life Enrichment Center,
419-547-7518.
Pantry Volunteer – Screen referrals,
gather food items, and/or pack up
food items.
Special Olympics Volunteer – Take
pictures/develop media presentation,
assist athletes in developing sport
skills, keep scorebook, and/or run
concessions. Contact: Deb Sidell,
419-332-9296, extension 119.
Time Commitment: One weekday per
month from 12:00 noon – 2:30 pm.
Training: Training is provided.
Special Note: Please consider that you will
be asked to volunteer the same day each
month (i.e. every first Monday of the
month).
Arts/Crafts/Music/Book Club – Share
your hobbies or help others develop
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Training: Specific skills are not required, as
long as one is willing to work and take
directions. However, special skills are
always welcome.
Special Note: The Board meets at 7:00 pm,
the fourth Thursday monthly, at the First
Presbyterian Church. Committees meet
as needed.
Sandusky County Habitat For
Humanity
Sandusky County Historical
Society
120 South Park Street
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Phone: 419-355-1257
E-mail: sanduskycohfh@glis.cc
Contact: Donna Thatcher, Executive Director
514 Birchard Avenue
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Phone: 419-332-0303 (Museum)
Contacts: Fred Rectenwald, 419-332-7558
Roy Wilhelm, 419-332-1495
Earl Wammes, 419-559-1082
Agency Description: Sandusky County Habitat for
Humanity builds homes (with no profit) that are
sold to qualifying, low-income families. Locally,
Habitat tries to build one home per year.
Agency Description: The Historical Society
pursues history of Sandusky County, the
surrounding area, and the state of Ohio. It
disseminates this information and fosters
heritage appreciation to educate our society
members and the public.
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: 18 years old
Under 18, with restrictions
Home Building Volunteer – Assist
with the actual building of the
homes.
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: Senior High School
student or older
Board or Committee Member –
Provide guidance for the
organization.
Museum Volunteer – Assist during
visiting hours.
Fundraiser – Assist with the planning
and actual fundraising events.
Special Project Volunteer – Help as
needed on other projects such as
inventory, research, maintenance,
lawn and garden, cleaning, etc.
Time Commitment:
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Training: Will work with an experienced
volunteer during visiting hours (1:00 –
4:00 pm, Wednesday and Sunday).
Programming – Miscellaneous tasks
such as taking pictures, walking in
parades, or preparing program
supplies (cutting, copying, etc.).
Special Note: Should have a sincere
interest in learning and our local history.
Time Commitment:
Training: Specific skills are not required;
interest in nature and outdoors is helpful.
Sandusky County Park District
Sandusky County Share And Care
Center
1970 Countryside Place
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Phones: 419-334-4495 or 888-200-5577
E-mail: scpd@sanduskycountyparks.com
Website: www.sanduskycountyparks.com
Contact: Jeanne Dieterich
206 Lynn Street
PO Box 392
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Phone: 419-334-2832
Contact: Lynette Kirsch
Agency Description: Sandusky County Share and
Care Center is a clothing thrift shop which is open
to the public and provides/accepts donated
clothing and household items. Other assistance
is available with demonstrated need.
Agency Description: The Sandusky County Park
District preserves natural areas for public
appreciation and educational and recreational
use. The District manages 2200 acres in 10
facilities: White Star Park, Wolf Creek Park,
Creek Bend Farm, Countryside Park, Blue Heron
Reserve, Mull Covered Bridge, North Coast Inland
Trail, Green Creek Township Property, Shelley
Wetland, and Ringneck Ridge Wildlife Area.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Age Minimum: 18 for sorter
14 for general assistant
Clothing Sorter – Sort the donated
clothing.
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: Varies With Job
General Assistant – Move clothing
bags and boxes, collect empty
hangers, sweep, and straighten
clothing.
Research – Assist with fish traps, bird
banding, butterfly tagging, frog
survey, or monitor nesting boxes.
Farm Park Work – Assist with farm
operations and farm house inventory
at Creek Bend Farm.
Special Projects – Take inventory, do
light cleaning, and/or perform
receptionist duties.
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Time Commitment: Whatever works for
your schedule.
Time Commitment: March – May for
Allocations and September – November
for Campaign.
Training: Training will be provided
depending on the volunteer opportunity.
Training: Training is provided.
Special Note: A Sorter requires good
judgment in evaluating clothing and the
ability to reach and lift.
Special Note: Must be interested in, and
willing to assist in, the fundraising and
allocation process. May need to travel
to funding sources or agencies.
United Way Of Sandusky County
Valley View Healthcare Center
826 West State Street
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Phone: 419-334-8938
Website: www.uwsandco.org
Contact: Abby Slemmer
825 June Street
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Phone: 419-332-0357
Contact: Heather McDonald
Agency Description: Valley View Healthcare
Center is a local, long-term care facility.
Agency Description: United Way of Sandusky
County provides funding to local programs, along
with special grant opportunities.
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: Any age
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: 18
Activity Volunteer – Serving others is
our primary function. Use your
interests, hobbies, and passions to
enhance the lives of seniors!
Campaign Worker – Assist in the
delivery and retrieval of United Way
informational packets to potential
funding sources. Serve as a liaison
between the funding source and the
United Way office.
Time Commitment: You chose the time,
day, and frequency of your visit.
Training:
Allocation Panel – Assist with the
United Way funding allocations
process, working as a team member
who makes recommendations for
funding of United Way sponsored
local programs.
Special Note: We are compassionately
committed to excellence in customer
service.
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Special Note: You must not have a felony
conviction or an allegation or conviction
of child abuse.
The Village House
Volunteers Of America
Crossroads
350 Rawson Avenue
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Phone: 419-334-4582
Contact: Linda McGilton
1843 Superior Street
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
Phone: 419-626-6505
Contact: Sondra Anderson, Director
Agency Description: The Village House is a
home-like setting in which children can visit with
non-custodial family members.
Agency Description: Crossroads is a seventy-three
(73) bed emergency homeless shelter and
transitional living housing program. It accepts
Sandusky County and surrounding communities’
residents.
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: 18
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: 18
Clerical – Duties include office help
and answering of phones.
Clerical – Includes general office
duties and the answering of phones.
Fundraiser – Help coordinate
fundraisers.
Maintenance – Light maintenance
work.
Visit Supervisor – Sit in a room with a
child and parent, helping to allow the
child to feel safe.
Kitchen Assistant – Help with meals
for the residents.
Time Commitment: We work around the
availability of the volunteer.
Time Commitment: Call for times and
length of commitment.
Training:
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Training: Training can be provided, if
needed.
Training:
Special Note:
Special Note: You must be able to
maintain confidentiality.
WSOS DBA TRIPS Transportation
WSOS Community Action
Commission, Inc.
Family Development
2317 Countryside Drive
PO Box 590
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Phone: 419-332-8091
E-mail: chorn@wsos.org
Contact: Cindy Horn
109 South Front Street
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Phone: 419-334-8911
Contact: Jill Butzin
Agency Description: TRIPS is the Sandusky County
Rural Transportation System. It provides curb-tocurb service to the public for a low cost.
Agency Description: WSOS Community Action
Commission provides comprehensive services to
help people help themselves.
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: 16
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: 18
Passenger Care Attendant (PCA) –
Provide door-through-door service
for homebound and disabled riders,
which allows these riders low-cost
options for medical visits, shopping
and other appointments.
Agency Volunteer – WSOS has
various volunteer opportunities in
the following programs:
Early Childhood
After School
Fatherhood
Emergency Services
Homeless Prevention
Time Commitment: Volunteer at your
convenience.
Training: A complete training and an
orientation are provided.
Time Commitment: Call for times,
requirements, and skills needed for each
program.
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Special Note: A full background check is
required.
YMCA Of Sandusky County
1000 North Street
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Phone: 419-332-9622
E-mail: info@frymca.org
Contact: Denise Reiter
Agency Description: The YMCA is a not-for-profit
organization dedicated to building strong
children, strong families, and a strong
community.
Volunteer Opportunities
Age Minimum: 14
Babysitter – Oversee children during
the week, in the mornings or early
evenings. Hours of need: 9:00 am –
noon and 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm,
Monday – Friday and 9:00 am – noon
on Saturday.
Time Commitment: Minimal.
Training: Training can be provided.
Special Note: No requirements are
needed, just a strong desire to have fun.
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