Off-Campus Service Opportunities
Science Museum Oklahoma Summer Volunteer Opportunties
Exciting things are afoot at Science Museum Oklahoma and we have multiple volunteer opportunities that will truly impact our visitor experience. The new traveling exhibit, Sherlock Holmes – The Exhibition, will be hosted at SMO from May 1 – September 6, 2021. This highly immersive and very interactive large exhibition has many opportunities for volunteers to encourage questioning, help deduce evidence, and guide our guests to solving a mysterious crime. Shifts are available every day of the week, in four and eight hour blocks, with preference given to volunteers who can come on a regular schedule. Period costuming that meets general dress code requirements is highly encouraged. Limited props and costuming will be available.
To sign up to volunteer or find out more, email Shannon Olsen at solsen@sciencemuseumok.org
Oklahoma Memorial Marathon Volunteer Registration
Volunteers like YOU are the lifeblood of the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon, and we invite you to join us in demonstrating the Oklahoma Standard by Showing Up to Serve this October 1-3.
Volunteer opportunities are available – from working the Expo in the NEW Convention Center, helping execute the Start Line experience from the Memorial, and helping at the Finish Line in the NEW Scissortail Park.
Why Volunteer?
- Get free a commemorative shirt and/or hat
- Your time, your schedule – pick a shift that works for you!
- Receive exclusive offers & discounts in our Digital Race Bag!
- Get a special volunteer certificate!
- Spend quality time with friends and family while serving your community!
Sign Up HERE!
American Lung Association's Fight for Air Climb Volunteers
Make every step count by volunteering your time at the Fight for Air Climb to support those living with lung disease. Volunteers are needed form 7:00am-12:00pm to serve as parkign coordinators, welcome and info table hosts, start and finish line escorts, and course directors and cheerleaders.
If you are interested in registering to be an event day volunteer, pelase visit ClimbOklahomaCity.org and follow these steps:
- Click the blue REGISTER button at the top of the page
- Cick the REGISTER AS VOLUNTEER button for participation type
- Make sure Volunteer--No Registration Fee is selected
- Click the Next Step button and enter your information
If you have questions, email Brittany.Maune@lung.org for more information.
City of Yukon Festival of the Child
Volunteers are needed to help with the Festival of the Child hosted by the City of Yukon! run this This annual family-friendly festival is the day for children to shine. Over 50 areas of FUN include kayaking, pony rides, painting, inflatables, archery, petting zoo, stage performances, crafts and more!
Date: May 1, 2021
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Location: Yukon City Park | 2200 S. Holly Ave.
To sign up to volunteer, email Nick Rice, Special Events Supervisor at nrice@yukonok.gov.
Excell Home Care and Hospice Volunteer
Volunteers perform duties that add to the services of the professional hospice team. Volunteer in the areas of:
- Companion Support – Staying with the patient allows the caregiver time to rest, or have personal time to care for themselves. Volunteers will not perform any lifting, turning or patient transfers.
- Practical Support – Volunteers can help families by running errands, grocery shopping, preparing meals or doing light housekeeping tasks.
- Comfort Care – Volunteers can assist with minor patient care including washing hands and face, gently rubbing lotion onto skin, combing hair and cleaning eyeglasses.
- Personal Support – Volunteers can provide companionship. They read to or write letters for patients. They can also play games, cards or watch television or movies with the patient. Often the volunteer provides listening support to the patient and family if they choose to share their story.
Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator Peace Obeta at Peace.Obeta@excellcares.com or call her at 405-318-3741. A Background check and drug screen will be required for all volunteers.
YWCA Reduce the Odds Poker Run
Take a stand with YWCA Oklahoma City to support victims of sexual violence in our community by volunteering for YWCA Oklahoma City’s Reduce the Odds Poker Chip Run. Funds raised through this event help provide emergency services, plus counseling and advocacy to victims of sexual assault in our community.
Sign up to volunteer with the event on April 17th from 8:30am-12pm using this form.
Sunbeam Senior Engagement Volunteer
You can help support seniors in our community by becoming a Senior Engagement Volunteer! Sunbeam is looking for 100 volunteers to donate their time and talents to join the nonprofit’s Senior Engagement Program.
What would I do as a Senior Engagement Volunteer?
- You will be partnered with a vulnerable senior, due to illness or age, from our community.
- You will connect with a vulnerable senior, invest in their well-being, and support them through a variety of opportunities, such as:
- Engagement activities - movies, puzzles, physical activities, companionship, etc.
- Respite Care - allowing a Caregiver an opportunity to take time for self-care.
- Tasks Assistance Activities - dog walking, meal preparation, gardening, etc.
- Volunteer at least 1.5 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months.
- Attend ongoing training.
I want to volunteer what do I do next?
Contact Melva Franklin, Senior Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, at 405.609.8930 or email mfranklin@sunbeamfamilyservices.org.
YWCA Prevention Education Volunteer
YWCA is in search of Prevention Education Volunteers. The goal of this role is to provide vital support to the Prevention Education Team while gaining hands-on experience in community program development, networking and cultivation of partnerships, and other non-profit organizational duties.
Learn more HERE! |
