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Volunteer UA: Where Communities & Good Causes Connect!
Our Volunteer UA Partners
The 2007 Volunteer UA Expo was made possible in no small part by the non-profit organizations that participated, as listed below.
The ALS Association
1170 Old Henderson Rd. #221
Columbus, OH 43220
614-273-2572
Contact: Jessica Goheen at jgoheen@alsohio.org
www.alsa.org
In the quest to create a world without ALS, our vision is to care for and support all people living with Lou Gehrigs Disease.
Volunteer Positions:
Special events
Fundraising
Administrative assistance
Alzheimers Association
3380 Tremont Rd., Columbus, OH 43221
614-457-6003
Contact: Jennifer Sega at jsega@alz.org
www.alz.org
Works to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
Volunteer Positions:
Varies
American Cancer Society
870 Michigan Ave., Columbus, OH 43215
888-227-6446
Contact: Alex Toomey at Alex.Toomey@cancer.org
www.cancer.org
The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
Volunteer Positions:
Relay for Life participants, including Team Captains
Chairpersons for Relay for Life
Camp Fire USA, Central Ohio Council
1890 Northwest Blvd. #240
Columbus, OH 43212
614-481-8227
Contact: Terri Houston at terri@centralohiocampfore.org
www.centralohiocampfire.org
Camp Fire USA's mission is to build caring, confident youth and future leaders.
Volunteer Positions:
Board members
Club leaders
Office help
City of Upper Arlington
3600 Tremont Rd., Upper Arlington, OH 43221
614-583-5040
Contact: Emma Bramley at ebramley@uaoh.net
www.ua-ohio.net
The City of Upper Arlington has many volunteer opportunities that serve the broader community. We encourage you to be an active part of the community in which you live.
Volunteer Positions:
Special events
Tree planting
Civic Pride Day
Mayors Court
Administrative/clerical
Boards & Commissions
Educational presentations
Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resource Center
14 West Lakeview Ave, Columbus, OH 43202
614-268-3539
Contact: Cindy Lytle at crcvolunteers@sbcglobal.net
www.clintonvillecrc.org
Clintonville Resources Center is a settlement house that provides services and creates opportunities to improve the quality of life in the Clintonville-Beechwold community.
Volunteer Positions:
Food pantry
Receptionist
Kids Club
Seniors
Odd jobs
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
373 S High St., Columbus, OH 43215
614-462-7450
Contact: Jason Hillyer at jhillyer@casacolumbus.org
www.casaoc.org
CASA of Franklin County recruits, screens, trains and supports community volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children involved in court proceedings.
Volunteer Positions:
Varies
First Community Village
1800 Riverside Dr, Columbus, OH 43212
614-679-7873
Contact: Colleen Krupp at ckrupp@firstcommunity.org
www.firstcommunityvillage.org
First Community Village is a non-profit organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive care, housing and services to older adults.
Volunteer Positions:
Activities department
FirstLink
195 N. Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
614-221-6766 ext. 117
Contact: Marjie Fleshman at mfleshman@firstlink.org
www.firstlink.org
Our mission is to strengthen and enhance the quality of life in our community by mobilizing volunteers and connecting people to critical community resources.
Volunteer Positions:
Varies based on individual interest
Goodwill Columbus
21331 Edgehill Rd. Columbus, OH 43212
614-294-5181
Contact: Jean Gani at jean.gani@gwcols.org
www.goodwillcolumbus.org
Provides services, community living experiences, and employment opportunities to assist individuals who have disabilities or other challenges to enjoy full participation in the community.
Volunteer Positions:
Special Olympics Coaches
Board members
Gallery Sitting
Homeless Families Foundation
651 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
614-461-9247
Contact: Julie Lovegroce at jlovegrove@homelessfamilies-foundation.org
www.homelessfamiliesfoundation.org
Provides shelter, support, stability, and nurturing for homeless children and their families as they prepare to acquire and maintain permanent housing.
Volunteer Positions:
Donation Warriors
Office Assistant
Teacher Assistant
Maintenance Assistant
Leadership UA
1942 Collingswood Rd, Columbus, OH 43221
614-470-2764
Contact: Mary Ellen Hatch at meh309@yahoo.com
www.leadershipua.org
We provide a series of classes to enhance leadership and teambuilding skills and education on the history and inner workings of UA. Participants develop and implement a project to support a need they have observed in UA. Leadership UA also provides a program for youth, targeting High School freshmen. For further information visit www.leadershipua.org.
Northwest Counseling Services
1560 Fishinger Rd, Columbus, OH 43221
614-273-2963
Contact: Carol Savage
www.northwestcounselingservices.org
Our mission is to promote the health and well-being of individuals, families and businesses by providing caring and professional counseling, prevention and education services, and by serving as a resource center for the community.
Volunteer Positions:
Friendly visitors
Transportation
Indoor/outdoor chores
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
614-459-0344
Contact: Astrid Olfenbuttel at astrid@pancanvolunteer.org
www.pancan.org
Dedicated to working together to advance research, support patients and create hope for those affected by pancreatic cancer.
Volunteer Positions:
Fundraising
Booth sitting
Media relations
Project So Loved
3035 Brandon Rd., Columbus, OH 43221
614-370-3539
Contact: Lorraine Clark at clorraine@columbus.rr.com
Provides teens free sewing lessons with projects donated to local hospitals.
Volunteer Positions:
Varies based on individual interest
Special Olympics
3303 Winchester Pike, Columbus, OH 43232
614-206-9573
Contact: Stori Rex srex@uaschools.org
www.specialolympics.org
Provides year-round sports training and competition opportunities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Volunteer Positions:
Coaching
Tri-Village Lions
3661 Kennybrook Ln, Columbus, OH 43220
614-481-9800
Contact: John Dilley at jdilley9@columbus.rr.com
www.trivillagelions.org
To create and foster a spirit of understanding among all people for humanitarian needs by providing voluntary service through community involvement and international cooperation.
Volunteer Positions:
Club members
Tri-Village Rotary
4500 Dublin Rd., Columbus, OH 43221
614-255-9211
Contact: Steve Hess
www.triviallgerotary.com
The Rotary International motto is "Service Above Self." With funds contributed by its members, raised through fund raising projects and with the donation of personal time and effort, the Tri-Village Rotary Club supports a wide range of Service projects.
Volunteer Positions:
Club members
TriVillage Mentor League
3600 Tremont Rd, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
614-470-3224
Contact: Hayley Head at tvmldirector@yahoo.com
www.mentorleague.com
The TriVillage Mentor League, a local non-profit organization and independently funded partner of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio, is dedicated to providing mentoring opportunities and information. This includes engaging volunteer mentors, educating families about mentoring opportunities for their children, and enlisting support from the community.
Volunteer Positions:
Mentors
Special events
Board members
Fundraising
Upper Arlington Arts
P.O. Box 21483, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
614-583-5319
Contact: info@uaarts.org
www.uaarts.org
By building relationships with art patrons we provide financial support to the Upper Arlington Cultural Arts Commission, which retains and nurtures art programming,
scholarships and experiences, improving the quality of life for all residents and
visitors.
Volunteer Positions:
Fundraising
Member relations
Upper Arlington Christian Assembly
PO Box 21033, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
614-315-2255
Contact: John Myer at info@UALaunchTeam.org
www.ualaunchteam.org
Seeks to make an impact on the
generation newly settling into adult life.
Volunteer Positions:
Varies based on individual interest
Upper Arlington Civic Association
PO Box 21171, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
614-315-2255
Contact Debi Gaupp atdgaupp@columbus.rr.com
www.uaca.org
Plans and executes community events designed to bring together families, friends and neighbors for holiday and civic activities.
Volunteer Positions:
Varies based on individual interest
Upper Arlington Commission on Aging
1945 Ridgeview Rd, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
614-583-5326
Contact: Amy Schossler at aschossler@uaoh.net
www.kindcall.org
The Commission on Aging is a non-profit organization that recognizes the needs of older adults in Upper Arlington. The Commission provides all information and advocacy services, including Kind Call, free of charge to UA residents.
Volunteer Positions:
Board members
Volunteer groups to help with Senior Service Saturdays
Upper Arlington Historical Society
1901 Arlington Ave, Columbus, OH 43221
614-470-2610
Contact: Kate Erstein at erstworld@aol.com
http://www.ua-ohio.net/aboutua/history/
The Upper Arlington Historical Society seeks to enhance the quality of life in Upper Arlington by discovering, preserving, promoting and celebrating the communitys history.
Volunteer Positions:
Board members
Education Chair
Archivist
Upper Arlington Optimist Club
2450 Brixton Rd, Columbus, OH 43221
614-488-1925
Contact: Jerry Wilker at jlwilker@jlwilkercpa.com
By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in kids. Optimist International will be recognized worldwide as the premier volunteer
organization that values all children and helps them develop to their full potential.
Volunteer Positions:
Youth basketball league volunteers
Upper Arlington Public Library
2800 Tremont Rd, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
614-486-9621
Contact: Ruth McNeil at rmcneil@ualibrary.org
www.ualibrary.org
The Librarys mission is to help the community explore current topics, Upper Arlingtons heritage and world issues, to provide a central place for residents to gather and share ideas and to encourage them to grow through a lifetime of learning.
Volunteer Positions:
Taste of UA booth
Book sales
Library Foundation
Teen Library Club
Holiday Happiness
Friends of the Library
Summer Reading Club
Upper Arlington Rotary
P.O. Box 12013, Columbus, OH 43212
Contact: Tom McClain at
tmcclain@columbus.rr.com
www.uarotary.org
Through camaraderie and commitment, UA Rotary works to make a difference in communities around the corner or around the world.
Volunteer Positions:
Club members
Upper Arlington Senior Center
1945 Ridgeview Rd, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
614-583-5326
Contact: Sally Gard at sgard@uaoh.net
The City of Upper Arlingtons Senior Center is a recreation facility serving adults aged 55 and older living in and around UA. In partnership with the Senior Advisory Council, the Senior Center provides meaningful recreational, sport, travel, educational, social and health related programs and services.
Volunteer Positions:
Desk volunteer
Cafι UA
Program Chairs
Greeters
Art instructors
Music leaders
Speakers
Special events
Computer Instruction
Senior Advisory Council Committee
Including information about the above entities does not constitute an endorsement from the City of Upper Arlington. By linking to other Web sites, the City of Upper Arlington is in no way responsible for the information contained therein.
Volunteer UA
c/o Upper Arlington Commission on Aging
1945 Ridgeview Road
Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221
Phone: 614-583-5326
aschossler@uaoh.net
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