Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers of America of Greater Ohio utilizes over 1,000 volunteers each year who dedicate thousands of hours to helping those in need. You can help too!

If you would like to volunteer, browse our volunteer opportunities below and follow-up with the given contact.

For general questions, contact:
Penny Savage
1776 E. Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 253-6100 x1503 phone
(614) 372-3103 fax
penny.savage@voago.org

Volunteer Application
If you are interested in volunteering with us, please fill out a volunteer application and fax or e-mail to Penny at her contact information above.

Volunteer Opportunities

After-School Tutors for Youth
Location:	Columbus, Ohio
Date/Time Commitment:	Weekdays from 4-6 p.m., September-May
After-school tutors are needed for the Volunteers of America Youth Education Center.
Contact:	Lindsay Gudesen

Thrift Store Help
Location:	Aurora, Brunswick, Circleville, Cleveland, Columbus, Logan, London, and Mansfield Ohio
Date/Time Commitment:	Most store locations are open 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Monday - Saturday and noon - 6 p.m. Sunday.
Another set of helping hands are always needed at our thrift stores. Come to help sort donations, straighten the racks and clean the stores.
Contact:	Penny Savage

Create Your Own
Location:	Any City
Date/Time Commitment:
We are always open to any creative ideas or suggestions for volunteer opportunities and partnerships.
Contact:	Megan Ericson

Job Search Assistant
Location:	Columbus, Ohio
Date/Time Commitment:	Monday 1-4 p.m., Tuesday 1-4 p.m., Wednesday 9-4 p.m., and Thursday 9-4 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to help veterans job search including writing resumes, Internet searches and filling out job applications.
Contact:	Sara Dodeci

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