Events Schedule
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
Volunteer at our Booth!
Flying Pig Booth Volunteer Sign-Up
Don't forget that we will have a booth at the Flying Pig event. If you'd like to help out, please sign up for a shift using the link below. Thank you for your continued support!
Additionally, we have a discount code available for those planning to participate in the event. When you register for the races or participate in the Flying Fur, you can use our code to receive a discount on your registration fee.
Flying Pig Volunteer Sign-Up Here
Flying Pig Discount Regristration Code: CANINES4CHRISTFP27
Bark & Buy On The Loop- Saturday, April 27th 12pm-2pm
We're excited to announce that we will have a vendor booth at an upcoming event in downtown Sharonville! This wonderful event is designed for our furry friends and features local small businesses. Highlights include an agility course demonstration and a fun pet costume contest.
If you're unable to volunteer, we still encourage you to come and enjoy the festivities!
Please see use the link for more information & to sign-up to volunteer: Sign-up here
Volunteers Needed!!
Facility Visits
Twin Towers - Memory Care & Skilled nursing facility
Address: 5343 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224
Wednesday, March 26th
Time: 2:30pm-3:30pm
This would be visiting residents in the memory care units and skilled nursing facility. If you are interested in volunteering for this date, please contact us at infocontact@caninesforchrist.org.
The Landing of Long Cove (Senior Living)
Address: 5535 Irwin Simpson Rd, Mason, OH 45040
Thursday, April 17th Time: 10am
This would be a resident visit in a senior living facility. They ask that teams bring a copy of their vaccination records. If you are interested in volunteering for this date, please contact us at infocontact@caninesforchrist.org.
Maple Knoll Village (Senior Living)
Address: 11100 Springfield Pike, Springdale, OH 45246
Wednesday, April 23rd Time: 1pm
This would be a resident visit in a senior living facility. We are looking for teams to also speak about their work in Canines for Christ. If you are interested in volunteering for this date, please contact us at infocontact@caninesforchrist.org.
Upcoming School Visits
Loveland High School
Location: 1 Tiger Trail, Loveland, OH 45140
Date: Friday, March 14th
Shift 1: 11:20am-12:20pm
Shift 2: 11:50am-12:50pm
This will be an event visiting during the lunches greeting students and staff. If you are interested, please contact us at infocontact@caninesforchrist.org
Jr. Hope Squad's Hope Week (Middle School)
Loveland Intermediate School/Loveland Elementary School
Address: 757 S. Lebanon Rd, Loveland OH 45140
Monday, March 17th 10:20am-1pm
Shift 1: 10:20-11:20am
Shift 2: 11:20-12:20pm
Shift 3: 12:00-1:00pm
This is for the middle school's hope week. The kids loved seeing the dogs last year. You can sign up for 1 or more shift.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us at infocontact@caninesforchrist.org.
Hope Week - Deer Park High School
Address: 8351 Plainfield Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45236
Tuesday, March 18th 10:30am-12:30pm
Shift 1: 10:30-11:30am
Shift 2: 11:30-12:30pm
Focus on mental health awareness and student well-being
If you are interested in volunteering for this date, please contact us at infocontact@caninesforchrist.org.
Mercy McAuley High School
Address: 6000 Oakwood Ave Cincinnati, OH 45224
Thursday, March 20th 10:50 am-11:30 am
Mental health break for students and staff.
If you are interested in volunteering for this date, please contact us at infocontact@caninesforchrist.org.
UC Fresh Check Day
Address: 2600 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati OH 45220 (Student Affairs)
Monday, March 31st
Shift 1: 10am-11am
Shift 2: 11am-12pm
Shift 3: 12pm-1pm
Shift 4: 1pm-2pm
Student visit on the UC campus. This event is a fun way for students to be stress-free and check in on their mental health. This event is a national college campuswide initiative focused on students' mental well-being and suicide prevention. Parking passes will be provided to all teams. If you are interested in volunteering for this date, please contact us at infocontact@caninesforchrist.org.
Springer School and Center
Address: 2121 Madison Rd. Cincinnati, OH45208
Tuesday, April 8th 12:30pm -1:30pm
Tuesday, April 22 12:30pm -1:30pm
This event will be of students of 1st-3rd grade students read to you and your dog. Students in groups of 2 would read for about 15 minutes to a therapy dog.
If you are interested in volunteering for this date, 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
Amity Elementary School
Address: 4320 East Gailbraith Road Cincinnati, OH 45236
Teams have been visiting the school on the 2nd Thursday of the month. The staff and students really enjoy the visits with the dogs. This does not require a monthly commitment. If you are interested in volunteering, you can connect with Shelley Mullee at shelleymullee@gmail.com or (513) 604-5860
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
Please watch our Facebook page for weather related updates regarding our class schedule. Cancellations due to winter weather will also be listed on the Fox19 Closings & Delays website.