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.
Check out the calendar below with upcoming events & school visits.
Save the Date
My Furry Valentine
January 25-26th 2025
New Location: Spooky Nook Sports Champion Mill in Hamilton, Ohio.
This is the biggest adoption event in the Cincinnati area. Don’t forget to save the date. More information to come closer to the event date.
If you are interested in volunteering please use the link below
Volunteers Needed!!
Mt Healthy North Elementary School
Address: 2170 Struble Rd Cincinnati OH, 45321
Visit: Thursday, October 17th 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 or phone# (513) 353-0871
Signup is needed no later than October 10th
For additional questions email us at infocontact@caninesforchrist.org
Xavier Jesuit Academy
Address: 1601 California Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45242
Monday, November 18th
Shift 1: 1-2pm
Shift 2: 2-3pm
Xavier Academy is inviting us to have our therapy dogs give the students and staff a mental health break during this day.
If you are interested in volunteering for any of these dates, please contact us at infocontact@caninesforchrist.org.
Mercy McAuley High School
Address: 6000 Oakwood Ave Cincinnati, OH 45224
Tuesday, December 19th 9:15am-9:35am
Mental health break for students and staff.
If you are interested in volunteering for any of these dates, 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
Events with the satetllite 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.
Hamilton Developmental Disabilities Services
Location: OTR
There is a resident that is looking to get connected with a therapy dog.This volunteering opportunity has a flexible scheduling.
If you are interested, please contact us at infocontact@caninesforchrist.org. We can get you connected to get started.
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 or phone (513) 353-0781
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.