Community Service Opportunities

Posted on February 27, 2025 by EatonCC

Missions and Outreach Team (MOT)

“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” Hebrews 13:16 NIV

Birthright of Eaton – Organization Contact: Cathy Webb, 614-746-2438, crwebb60@gmail.com, www.birthright.org/eaton;

MOT Contact: Lois Simmons, Text/Phone: 937-733-0112, lois.simmons8890@gmail.com

Volunteer once a week for a day or evening shift to serve clients that have need of diapers, formula, clothes, baby food, blankets, etc. Oversee pregnancy tests and discuss options available.
Volunteer as a sub to serve clients
Stuff envelopes for the newsletter twice a year
Volunteer for a shift at the Baby Changing/Nursing Tent for the Preble County Fair and/or the Pork Festival

CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocate) – Organization Contact: Debbie Huff, 937-456-2762, debbie.huff@prebcojpc.org, www.prebleohiojuvenileprobate.org/programs/casa;

MOT Contact: Nancy Miller, Text/Phone: 937-533-7457, millertimnancy@gmail.com

Advocate in a child’s best interest within the Court and out in the world where the child lives every day
- Volunteers will complete a background check, receive pre-service training, and attend in-service training annually.

The Common Good (Food Pantry and Once Around Shop) – Organization Contact: Jenny McCarty, 937-456-6560, jmccarty@commongoodpreble.org, www.commongoodpreble.com;

MOT Contact: Cindy Mitchell (former MOT member), Text/Phone: 937-620-7141, mitchell.c.d1975@gmail.com

Once Around Shop

Food Pantry

Unload donations from Kroger, Walmart, Dollar General
Stock shelves with food
Serve as helpers for clients during the hours of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 2-4pm

HIT (Home is The) Foundation – Organization Contact: Clayton Genth, 937-472-0500 ext. 402, clayton@hitfoundation.org, www.hitfoundation.org;

MOT Contact: Josh Moreland, Text/Phone: 937-336-1088, jtmoreland@gmail.com

Painting and minor maintenance tasks for seniors in Preble County
Yard work for seniors in Preble County
Basic landscaping at HIT rentals
Stain large fence at HIT rental (materials and stain provided)
Stain wheelchair ramp at HIT shelter (materials and stain provided)
Sign up for or contribute https://mealtrain.com/54851k to provide a meal at the homeless shelter (Note: There are a minimum of 10 adults, with the cold shelter there can be several more.)

Tasks can be done by individuals or groups. Contact Clayton Genth or Josh Moreland for details.

Hideaway Trails – Organization Contact: Shelly Jordan, 937-533-2812, hideawaytrailsforhoperanch@gmail.com, www.hideawaytrailsforhoperanch.com;

MOT Contact: Joy Yeazel, Text/Phone: 937-533-0564, joyousyeazel@gmail.com

Become a mentor for a child or sign up for safety personnel, meeting at the ranch once a week through the school year
Grant writing
Assist with chores on the ranch: cleaning stalls through winter months, maintaining trails, assisting with specific projects throughout the year, etc.

Lifewise (National Trail) – Organization Contact: Kathy Rea, 937- 248-5368, kathyrea@lifewise.org, www.lifewise.org/;

MOT Contact: Casey Wooddell, Text/Phone: 937-974-6546, caseywooddell@yahoo.com

Classroom volunteers – meet each Monday. Students are there from 9:00 am – noon and then from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
Prayer team – sign up and receive a weekly text with a prayer request for our program
Leadership board member – attend monthly meetings. The right person would be comfortable working with Google, Mailchimp, Canva. They would send out a monthly email newsletter.

Preble County Council on Aging – Organization Contact: Shelley Ratliff, 937-456-4947, sratliff@prebleseniorcenter.org, www.prebleseniorcenter.org;

MOT Contact: Lois Simmons, Text/Phone: 937-733-0112, lois.simmons8890@gmail.com

Receptionist
Meals on Wheels delivery (use your vehicle, compensated for mileage)
Kitchen – paid and volunteer opportunities available
Driver – transport clients to medical appointments, $15 per hour, use agency van

Youth for Christ – Contact: Jake Robinson, 937-607-7374, jake@yfcmv.org, www.yfcmv.org/;

MOT Contact: Danielle Denlinger, Text/Phone: 937-733-8565, danielle.joydenlinger@gmail.com

Unsure if a volunteer opportunity is right for you? Ask about shadowing or volunteering for a short term to check it out!