AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP, a program of Family & Community Services, Inc, provides volunteer service in 15 counties throughout the state of Ohio!

Volunteer-run Lighthouse Harvest Foundation supports the community with a food pantry, clothing distribution, and soup kitchen.

Longtime RSVP volunteers Tina and Wayne make lunches with love to help feed those in need in Ashtabula County!  

RSVP volunteer Trudy D. has accepted placement at Sycamore Youth Center! Trudy will be utilizing her life experiences to mentor at risk youth at the center. Director Bobbyjon and Trudy are extremely happy to be working together, as she “brings so much to the table”. Trudy explains that she is so excited to work with the children. Making this volunteer match is the reason for AmeriCorps Seniors/RSVP is so important, leading with experience. 

RSVP of Crawford and Marion Counties will be holding a first-ever Volunteer Resource Fair in the coming months! The purpose of these events will be to introduce current and potential volunteers to the local opportunities available and ways to serve and help their communities for the better. Multiple local agencies and organizations will be represented and available to answer questions and provide information. Please watch our RSVP of Crawford, Marion, and Morrow Counties for more information!

RSVP is a National Program of AmeriCorps Seniors. The successful coordinator will recruit, train, and place volunteers with local non-profit organizations, schools and healthcare agencies that address the RSVP Performance Measure Priorities for Community Impact. The coordinator oversees, and is responsible for, all RSVP program operations and goals in Mahoning & Trumbull Counties.

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We are extremely grateful to be a part of the 2nd Annual Canal Fulton Lions Club Farmers Market held at the Northwest Stark Senior Center; 853 Locust St South in Canal Fulton. Every Friday from 4pm to 7pm through September 30th! Our program staff, Crystal Shanley, had the opportunity to join them recently and share about the many volunteer opportunities available in our county. We look forward to seeing YOU at future markets!

For more information, please call her at (330) 877-2495 or email at cshanley@fcsohio.org

RSVP is a National Program of AmeriCorps Seniors. The successful coordinator will recruit, train, and place volunteers with local non-profit organizations, schools and healthcare agencies that address the RSVP Performance Measure Priorities for Community Impact. The coordinator oversees, and is responsible for, all RSVP program operations and goals in Montgomery & Greene Counties.

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Exciting news for RSVP of Seneca, Wyandot, and Huron Counties! We have officially moved our office into the Tiffin-Seneca Co. United Way building in downtown Tiffin. We are now located at 201 S. Washington Street. Nothing program wise changes, just our address! If you find yourself downtown, feel free to stop by and see our new office, we’d love to show you around. 

This week the Senior Support Action Group would like to highlight our volunteer, Ruth Ann Reiner. Ruth Ann is an ever-reliable volunteer. She is always up for a challenge, from delivering food boxes to transporting clients to their medical appointments, to making important client check-in calls. We are so thankful for Ruth Ann and all she does for the Senior Support Action Group. 

Jackie B.

Betsy B.

Kathy C.

Larry C.

Vicki C.

Jane D.

John D.

Debi E.

Sue F.

Boneita F.

Robert G.

Rosalie H.

Leon J.

Kenneth J.

Allen K.

Louise K.

Gail K.

Louise L.

Judith L.

Glenn L.

Ruby M.

Carol M.

Evelyn M.

Jacqueline P.

Sue R.

Kevin R.

Marsha R.

Denise S.

Patti S.

Joy S.

Kenneth S.

Candace S.

Susan S.

Lynn W.

Phyllis W.

Jerry W.

Jeff W.

Norma W.

Sterling W.

Lisa W.

Ashtabula

Station Name: Ashtabula County Animal Protective League

Days/Hours Volunteers Needed: Varies

Need: Laundry and dishes 10am-2pm

Treat preparation 10am -2pm

Evening cat enrichment/cuddle time 2pm-close (hours vary by day)

Columbiana

Station Name: Brightside Project

Days/Hours Volunteers Needed: 1st and 3rd Thursday each month from 4pm-6pm

Need: Assisting children as they pick out kid-friendly foods, stocking and general food pantry duties.

Crawford

Station Name: Bucyrus Backpack Program

Days/Hours Volunteers Needed: Wednesday's @ 1:00PM.

Need: Volunteers needed to sort and pack weekend food bags for local students.

Greene

Station Name: Pantry workers for Greene County Area FISH and Fairborn FISH agencies

Days/Hours Volunteers Needed: Wed & Thurs @ Greene County Area FISH and 12-3 p.m. or Tues and Fri 1-4 @ Fairborn FISH

Need: Helping pantry clients shop and navigate during open service hours

Huron

Station Name: Imagination Station 

Days/Hours Volunteers Needed: 1 hour between Monday-Friday every week

Need: We are looking for mentors to help 1-2 students or adults with their reading skills. No previous training or education is required for this opportunity.

Jefferson

Station Name: Salvation Army

Days/Hours Volunteers Needed: Vary Tues. - Fri.

Need: Mentor inner city youth, reading, education trips, chaperone during youth night.

Mahoning

Station Name: Habitat for Humanity

Days/Hours Volunteers Needed: Varies

Need: Volunteers will assist with various construction projects including painting, flooring, landscaping, drywall work, etc.

Marion

Station Name: Marion Mentors

Days/Hours Volunteers Needed: Days and times vary by student and school building.  

Need: Volunteers will mentor Marion area students during school hours. 

Montgomery

Station Name: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton

Days/Hours Volunteers Needed: ReStore Workers-Flexible for volunteers, but include Tuesday-Saturday 9-noon & 1-3 p.m./Build Site Volunteers hours vary per project. Contact scapretta@fcsserves.org to find out more.

Brief Description of the volunteer need or job: Currently looking for ReStore Volunteer and Build Site Volunteers 

Morrow

Station Name: Cardington Community Food Pantry

Days/Hours Volunteers Needed: Tuesdays (produce, 1-4) Wednesdays (pantry 9-12), Marion St in Cardington.  

Need: Volunteers sort food, pack food boxes, and assist clients.

Portage

Station Name: United Way of Portage County (Ravenna, Ohio)

Days/Hours Volunteers Needed: Varies based on assignment, need

Need: Volunteer will be helping with clerical tasks and other community based opportunities with the United Way of Portage County. Their office is located near downtown Ravenna, where they would love some help with filing and other office work. Community based opportunities could include partnering with their reading program and MORE! Please contact our RSVP Staff for more information.

Seneca

Station Name: Tiffin City Schools 

Days/Hours Volunteers Needed: Varies based on volunteer’s availability. 

Need: With summer starting to draw to close, we are actively looking for mentors to help in Tiffin’s elementary schools. Reading mentors build relationships with the same students over the course of the school year by practicing sight words, reading comprehension, and retention. 

Stark

Station Name: Ohio’s Hospice at United Church Homes (Western Stark County)

Days/Hours Volunteers Needed: Varies based on volunteer placement, assignment

Need: Volunteer becomes a hospice companion/visitor while serving under the direction of their staff. Volunteers engage in friendly conversation, support the patient throughout the process, and provide a friendly face for the families. A volunteer in this position will need to complete all on-board orientation, training and must pass background check prior to service.

Trumbull

Station Name: SCOPE

Days/Hours Volunteers Needed: As needed

Need: volunteers are as needed to help with local inside monthly events that is located at Warren, OH! 

Wyandot



Station Name: Union Elementary, Upper Sandusky 

Days/Hours Volunteers Needed: Varies based on volunteer’s availability. 

Need: With summer starting to draw to close, we are actively looking for mentors to help at Union Elementary in Upper Sandusky. Reading mentors build relationships with the same students over the course of the school year by practicing sight words, reading comprehension, and retention.

Senior Support Action Group



Station Name: Senior Support Action Group

Days/Hours Volunteers Needed: First & Third Thursday's

Need: The Senior Support Action Group (SSAG) is currently in need of volunteers for the Jefferson County area to pick up the boxes from Salvation Army and deliver them to homebound seniors. These deliveries will take place on the first and third Thursday of the month.