VOLUNTEERING EVENTS
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.
Save the Date
Volunteers Needed!!
Facility Visits
Bridgetown Nursing and Rehabilitation
Address: 4307 Bridgetown Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Tuesday, July 8th Time: 9:30am
This would be visiting residents in the a nursing home. If you are interested in volunteering for this date, please contact Julie Strasser email at julstrasser7@gmail.com
Upcoming School Visits
Camelot Community Care Program at Taylor Elementary
Address: Taylor Elementary School, 3173 Springdale Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45251
Visit: Friday, June 27th 10am - Noon
Activity: Bring your therapy dog to visit children with a mental health diagnosis from the Camelot Community Care program, where the program staff will be present at all times. The group program is held at Taylor Elementary and will be split into 3 groups, by age, so probably no more than 10 children per room. All children will all be under age 12, most under 10.
If you are interested, please contact us at infocontact@caninesforchrist.org
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
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