Assist with childcare during after-school activities that are fun and engaging with children experiencing homelessness.
Provide supplies for games, crafts, etc. for children and teens. As well as set up lunch materials for families to pack their lunches.
We house pets for families that stay in our shelter and pets that belong to owners in other homeless shelters in Cincinnati. We are in need of volunteers to come in and help the pet program coordinator take care of these animals.
Volunteer groups can plan and facilitate a party for children in shelter. We have had birthday parties for everyone, holiday themed parties, etc.
In the MEAC Marketplace, you will shop one-on-one with clients in the food area (and if needed/or requested in the clothes/household area), assist clients with bagging their food and other items, assist clients with taking items upstairs via the elevator, as well as, sort and bag large food donations, stock shelves, and do light cleaning.…
MEAC has a variety of client programs and fundraising events throughout the year. Volunteers are needed for these annual events to make them a success.
Helps clients shop in the clothes/household area of the Marketplace. Helps stock shelves and ensures that all items on shelves and on hanging racks are neat and organized. Directions given by Emergency Assistance Programs Manager.
You will assist students – Pre-K through 3rd grade – as they participate in a variety of literacy activities all while fostering a love of reading.
Assist in preparing and serving meals, food pick-up and delivery (van or truck needed sometimes), and/or restock/organize food pantry.
Become a mentor or a reading buddy. (This opportunity does require a background check)