Volunteer Opportunities

Don’t know much about Dayton history?

Well, here’s your chance to learn about Dayton’s rich historical legacy while giving back to the Dayton community.

Dayton History, Montgomery County’s official historical organization, offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities for enthusiastic individuals willing to share their talents, while learning new skills.

The preservation organization operates Carillon Park, Patterson Homestead Historic House, Hawthorn Hill, the Archive Center, Kettering-Moraine Museum and Paul Laurence Dunbar State Memorial.

Dayton History needs volunteers in these positions:

• Historical Interpretation
• Archival Processing
• Office administration
• Horticulture
• Print Shop
• Special Events

Wright State grad student Ryan Qualls, who has been volunteering with Dayton History since last October, loves the variety and flexibility of the organization.

“It’s a great learning experience,” said Qualls.  “They’re so many things to do.  You have a variety of duties you can choose from.”

Qualls spends his time processing collections, installing exhibits and assisting with archival preservation at the Archive Center.

For more information on how you can assist in preserving the region’s grand history, contact Dayton History volunteer coordinator Andrea Green at 937-293-2841 ext. 102 or [email protected].

St. Vincent de Paul Center is looking for volunteers to help serve dinner at their new gateway shelter for homeless men.

The Gettysburg Gateway for Men will open on Oct. 16.  The facility is located at 1613 S. Gettysburg Ave.

Volunteers are needed Oct. 19-23.

Interested parties should contact contact Molly Savage at (312) 943-6776 ext. 2220 or [email protected].

Daybreak was established in 1975 in Dayton, Ohio as an emergency shelter for runaway and homeless youth.
Today, Daybreak operates the Miami Valley’s only 24-hour crisis hotline and emergency youth shelter and has grown to include outreach, prevention, transitional housing, life-skills education, and other follow-up services for runaway, throwaway, and homeless youth. Daybreak is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Here are current opportunities to help Daybreak:

September til November, Table Captains for Champions for Youth

Become an advocate for Daybreak!  Find 9 friends to come to the free breakfast or lunch to hear testimony from Daybreak youth on how Daybreak has changed their lives and provided them a future.  The breakfast or lunch is free, however, you will be asked to consider making a donation.  This event, held at the Mandalay Banquet Center, is only one hour.

On-going, Residential Aides
Make a positive impact on a kid’s life!  Become a residential aide and help engage residents in positive activities.  Can help with current activities or create a new one.

If you are interested in any of the activities, please respond to this email, call Duanna Osting at 937-395-4600 ext. 114, or check out our website at www.daybreakdayton.org.

Acclaim Hospice of Dayton is looking for individuals who have their heart and their time to give to those in need.

Acclaim holds volunteer orientation sessions several times a month. Volunteers are needed to provide support, comfort and friendship to patients their families.

They offer comprehensive hospice training and volunteers are eligible to receive background and health screenings free of charge.

To volunteer or to recieve additional information, contact Gina Newton at 937-276-9248.

It’s been called “Dayton’s party of all parties” and is one of the most talked about events in all of Ohio. Benefiting AIDS Resource Center Ohio, Masquerage is the region’s hottest and fastest growing annual event, featuring great music, non-stop entertainment, gourmet food and sizzling atmosphere!

This is a volunteer driven event. Whether someone is taking tickets at the door, assisting with the raffle, or serving drinks – we couldn’t do any of this without the support of our volunteer team. Please take a few moments to review the following information about the event and the work ARC Ohio is doing to benefit those affected by HIV/AIDS. The party will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at The Roundhouse at the Fairgrounds from 8:00pm-1:00am.

Volunteer orientation will take place at The Roundhouse on October 14, 2008 at 6PM. The Roundhouse is located at 1043 S Main St, Dayton 45409, across from Miami Valley Hospital. To volunteer at Masquerage 2009, your attendance at this orientation is mandatory. To RSVP to the orientation, or if you have more questions on becoming a part of our volunteer team, please call Sandy Hunt no later than Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at (937) 416-7687 or email her at [email protected]. Please complete an online application or print and bring it with you to the orientation. If you are bringing other individuals that are interested in volunteering this year, please give them a copy as well.

This year will prove to be our biggest yet—we cannot wait to provide the best Masquerage experience ever—all because of your commitment!

Volunteer opportunities are available at Dayton Aviation Heritage National Park.

The park is looking for:

• Education Program Assistant – The volunteer will conduct guided tours of the visitor centers while presenting educational instruction. Training will be provided to the volunteer on educational program standard operating procedures.
• Gardener – DAHNP is seeking volunteers to assist in planting and maintaining flower beds around the Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center. The volunteer(s) would be responsible for preparing seedbeds, planting native seeds and plants, maintaining the flowers, watering, removing/clearing weeds, and disposing of trash/plant debris.
• Interpretive Assistant – The park is looking for volunteers to assist with interpretive functions at both of our visitor centers, Huffman Prairie Flying Field Interpretive Center on WPAFB and Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center located just outside of downtown Dayton.
• Parking Attendant – DAHNHP needs volunteers to assist with 104th Anniversary of Practical Flight celebration at Huffman Prairie Flying Field on Oct. 5, 2009.  Must be available from 6:30 a.m. to noon on October 5, 2009. Training will be provided the Saturday or Sunday prior to the event. YOU MUST ATTEND THIS TRAINING TO WORK THE EVENT.

For additional information, contact Mandy Murray at 937-225-7705.

Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley has a variety of volunteer opportunities available in Montgomery and Greene counties. 

 Retirees, high school students, college students and anyone interested in volunteering is encouraged to attend CSSMV’s volunteer orientation on Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. The orientation will be held at the CSSMV Center for Families at 1046 Brown Street.

The following constitute a partial listing of the volunteer positions available at CSSMV’s various offices:

• Personal Shopper
• Stocker
• Hospitality
• Records Archivist
• Respite Care Volunteer
• Spanish Instructor
• Administration
• Bookkeeping
• Tutor

For additional information, contact : Cathy Guerrant at 937-223-7217 ext. 1146 or Lynn Adams at 937-223-7217 ext. 1104.

http://www.cssmv.org/volunteer.htm

The fall edition of Urban Nights is set for Friday, September 11, and you can help make it the best “walk on the creative side” ever!  One way to get involved is to become part of the Urban Nights Crew. Volunteers are needed to help serve as shuttle guides, walking guides, info table staff, survey crew members and more.  Volunteer shifts run from 4:45-7:30 p.m. and from 7:15-10 p.m. Or, if you have a creative talent you’d like to share with the public, you can apply to perform on the Urban Nights Community Stage!  Several “Dayton Originals” will be chosen from the pool of applicants to have their ten minute performances included as part of the Urban Nights entertainment lineup.  If you are interested in being an Urban Nights performer or volunteer, you have until August 31 to apply. Application forms are available at downtowndayton.org. For more information call Molly Eaton at (937) 224-1518, ext. 229.