Events Schedule

Please sign-in when volunteering for these events & any visits done independently via this link: Check-in

This will be used to keep track of frequency for our rewards program "Cause for Paws" as well as to help us monitor active volunteer sites. 

**During the summer, some volunteer opportunities decrease. However, there are still facilities you can visit. Stay tuned for more details on dates and visits as the school year approaches. 

Facility Visits

Upcoming School Visits

New Path – Central Campus

Address: 4721 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45237

This is a comprehensive behavioral health and educational treatment agency that helps children and their families on the road to recovery and success. If you are interested in volunteering here please email Barbe Taske at bqtaske@gmail.com

Spencer Center for the Gifted and Exceptional Children

Address: 3555 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati 45226

https://spencergifted.cps-k12.org/our-school

This school is looking for more volunteers. The times are flexible. If you are interested we can connect you with the volunteer coordinator. For more information. Please email infocontact@caninesforchrist.org

Heartland Hospice Center

Location: Cincinnati areas

This is to visit with patients in hospice care. There is an onboarding process and the coordinator would get volunteer teams connected with specific patients. Requires up to date vaccination records & orientation process. If you are interested, please contact us at infocontact@caninesforchrist.org

Events with the satellite Campus in Hillsboro: 

If you are interested in volunteering for any of these dates, please contact Jan Marti at 937-205-5225 or email at Jan@JanMarti.com 

Some Facilities more Recently in Touch with

If you are interested in other facilities check out this link: Where We Visit

Artis Senior Living Mason

Location: Mason

Senior living location. Flexible scheduling (weekends and weekdays).Requires up to date vaccination records. If you are interested, please contact us at infocontact@caninesforchrist.org.

Aventura at West park

Location: Western Hills

Assisted living location. Flexible scheduling (weekends and weekdfays).Requires up to date vaccination records. If you are interested, please contact us at infocontact@caninesforchrist.org.

Communication Center 

Clermont County 911 (Batavia, OH)

Kenton County 911 (Independence, KY)

There are a couple communication centers that dispatch for 911 calls. They are welcoming volunteers to visit. Hours are flexible they are open 24/7 (excluding shift change at 6am & 6pm).

If you are interested in either of these locations, please contact us at infocontact@caninesforchrist.org. We can connect you with the coordinators. 

Queen City Hospice Service

Locations: Westside, Eastside, West Chester, Hamilton, & Mason Areas

Visits with patients and groups at a variety of of locations. Looking for a few consistent volunteers. 

There is an onboarding and orientation process (covered by the Queen City Hospice Service). Visit schedules are flexible weekdays & weekends. If you are interested, please contact us at infocontact@caninesforchrist.org.

Willow Knolls

Location: Middletown

This would be a volunteer opportunity at a nursing home. First half of the visit would be with specific residents and the other half of the visit would be in a group session. Volunteer visits are based on scheduling (flexible times & days). Looking for a consistent few people to volunteer.

If you are interested please contact Julie Strasser via email julstrasser7@gmail.com 

Upcoming School Visits

UC Welcome Week

Location: University of Cincinnati

Wednesday, August 27th 1pm-3pm

This is our annual Welcome Week for new & returning students. The event is focused on students' mental health & wellness. We would love to have some furry volunteers here as students really love & connect with the therapy dogs.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Kristina Irby at irbykm@ucmail.uc.edu

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New Path

Wednesday, September 3rd

This is a comprehensive behavioral health and educational treatment agency that helps children and their families on the road to recovery and success. Students age rage from pre-school through high school. If you are interested in volunteering here please email Barbe Taske at bqtaske@gmail.com

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Mt Healthy North Elementary School

Address: 2170 Struble Rd Cincinnati OH, 45321

Visits: Thursday, September 4th

Thursday, September 18th

10am-11am

These visits will be during a regular school day. Seeing the dogs help give staff and students a mental break We've received a lot of positive feedback from the school. Monthly commitment not required. If you are interested please contact Julie Strasser email at julstrasser7@gmail.com

Signup is needed no later than September 1st & September 15th

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Loveland High School

Address: 1 Tiger Trail, Loveland, OH 45140

Friday, September 5, 2025

Lunch Bell 4- 10:50am-11:23am

Bell 5 (no lunch) - 11:23am-11:43am

Lunch Bell 6 - 11:43am-12:16pm

Bell 7 (no lunch) - 12:16pm-12:36pm

Lunch Bell 8 - 12:36pm-1:09pm

This is the monthly visit during lunches greeting students and staff. The dogs will be out in the main hallway. During class change, students can also stop and pet the dog.

If you are interested, please contact us at infocontact@caninesforchrist.org

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Mercy McAuley High School

Address: 6000 Oakwood Ave Cincinnati, OH 45224

Wednesday, September 17th

10:30am-11:30am

Mental health break for students and staff.

If you are interested in volunteering for this date, please contact us at

infocontact@caninesforchrist.org.

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Loveland High School

Address: 1 Tiger Trail, Loveland, OH 45140

Monday, October 13th

9:00-10:15am

This is a PD day for teachers. No students will be here. We wanted to have a timeslot for mental wellness and were hoping the dogs could be one of the options for teachers.

If you are interested, please contact us at infocontact@caninesforchrist.org

The school volunteer season is officially underway! If you're planning to visit a school and will be in direct contact with a counselor or volunteer coordinator, please share that information with us. We want to ensure our records of school visit sites are up-to-date. Additionally, if you’d like us to include the dates of your visits in the weekly newsletter, feel free to email us at infocontact@caninesforchrist.org. Thank you in advance for your help!

Canine Social Events 

For "Bark in the Park" you can use the link below to purchase your tickets. For the Meetup at 13 Below, please RSVP using the link below to let us know whether you can attend or not!

 Any questions, please reach out by replying to this email! 

Cincinnati Reds Game "Bark in the Park" Giveback Night - Thursday, September 18th @ 7:15pm

Location: Great American Ballpark 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202 

Please join us for a dog-friendly Cincinnati Reds game! You and your pup will have the chance to enjoy a relaxed evening out watching the Reds while catching up with other members and their pups! Our group will be seated in Section 139 of the stadium. You can purchase your tickets at a group rate using the link provided below or the QR code on the attached flyer to this email. A portion of each ticket sale will be donated by the Cincinnati Reds back to Canines for Christ to help us continue our mission and train more therapy dogs! Please note, the Cincinnati Reds requires all dogs that attend the game to be up-to-date on Rabies, DHLP, parvo and bordetella vaccinations. 

Please use this link to purchase your human and dog tickets to the game: Find Your Tickets Here

Meetup at 13 Below Brewery - Sunday, October 5th 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Location: 13 Below Brewery 7391 Forbes Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45233

Please join us for a casual member meetup at 13 Below Brewery! 13 Below is a family-friendly brewery that serves drinks, non-alcoholic beverages and has a local food truck on site with a variety of appetizers and dinner options. There is also ample free parking right next to the brewery. 

This brewery is also very dog friendly - dogs are welcome indoors as well as on the patio of the brewery! Please feel free to bring your therapy dog(s) to the event. We will have tables reserved in the indoor portion of the brewery for all attendees to hang out and catch up with members and their furry friends. If you plan to attend, please RSVP below so we have an idea of how many humans and dogs to expect! 

Please use this link to RSVP for the event: RSVP Here