Volunteering

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United Way and the many agencies that receive funding rely on
volunteers to keep operating costs down. 

Volunteers are critical to the success and health of our community. 

Opportunities

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Advocacy and Support Center:  Volunteers needed to work with victims. 
Rape crisis counselors needed.  Volunteers are required to complete 40
hours of free training.  Call Heather Whelan at 234-9236. 

American Red Cross:  Volunteers needed to work with families affected
by disasters.  Also need volunteers to provide disaster education classes
and assist with Blood Drives. Also need volunteers to assist with
Administrative duties and a Chairperson to manage the volunteer programs. .
Training will be provided.  Contact 769-4979.

Feeding America Kentucky's Heartland:  Help end hunger.  Volunteer opportunities
available for individual, youth groups, clubs, sports teams or class projects. 
Contact Milissa French at 769-6997.

Animal Refuge Center:  Assist in daily care of animals.  877-6064.

Big Brothers Big Sisters:  School Based Mentor to meet with a child
1 hour per week.  Sports Buddy and Community Based Mentors also
needed.  Contact Bob Belknap at 769-5225. 

Community Health Clinic:  Need Volunteer Physicians, Dentists,
Pharmacists, Pharmacy Techs, Health Care professionals.  Contact
Maurita Roper at 763-9589. 

Elizabethtown Head Start:  Teachers Assistant. 
Contact Francis Yates at 765-4765.

Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana:  Need a Program Assistant and Troop
Leader.  Contact Betty Tomes at 769-5563.

Habitat for Humanity:  Construction Workers, all skill levels.  Build
schedule Tues., Wed., Thurs., 9am to 1pm.  Every Saturday 9am to 3pm.   
Also need a Public Relations Volunteer and members for the Family
Selection Committee. Contact 360-9900 or email hardinhabitat@yahoo.com

Hardin County History Museum:  Volunteers to meet and greet
visitors to the museum 4 hours a week.  Also need assistance with
exhibit planning, collection of Artifacts, tours,  and working in gift shop. 
Contact 763-8339. 

Hardin Memorial Hospital:  Gift Shop volunteer.  Need volunteers to
greet and assist families in ICU/CCU Waiting Room, Cancer Center,
Women's and Imaging Center, Patient Escort.  Contact Kevin Hilton
766-1713 or khilton@hmh.net.

Helping Hand of the Heartland:  Clothing Room Worker.  Contact
Henry White at 769-3092.

Hospice & Palliative Care:  Patient Care Volunteers, Office Volunteer,
and Hospice Shoppe Volunteers needed.  Training provided.  Contact
Lisa Sanford 737-6300.

North Hardin Hope:  Need a Receptionist and a Warehouse Manager. 
Contact Priscilla at 351-4673.

Radcliff Disabled American Veterans:  Van Driver.  Must be able
to pass a physical exam and have good driving skills.  Must be at least
18 years of age. Contact 351-3666.

Senior Companion Program:  15-20 hours per week, visiting and
helping home-bound seniors with basic needs.  Stipend of $2.65 per
hour, and mileage reimbursement.  Must be 60 or older.  Crystal
Carpenter 737-0669.

SHIP/Patient Assistant Volunteer:  Helping Seniors with Medicare
Part D prescription program.  Help seniors obtain free or reduced price
medication (when available). Set your own schedule.  Must be at least
age 55.  ContactCarol Baldwin 737-0669.

USA CARES:  Need office and administrative support volunteers. 
Filing and phone etiquette is crucial.  Contact Cecilia Jeffery or Farrah
Overman at 351-5444.

Vaughn Reno Starks Community Center:  Volunteers needed to
assist children with homework, arts & crafts, sports and computer lab. 
Also need help with food preparation.  Must be 16 years of age or older. 
Contact Debbie at 763-6800.