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!
Bark & Buy On The Loop- Saturday, April 26th 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
Flying Pig Booth Volunteer Sign-Up May 3rd-4th
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
Animal Friends 5K Dog Jog June 7th 9am-12pm
Join us for a fun-filled 5K Dog Jog in Fairfield! This is a fantastic opportunity to get some exercise with your furry friends while supporting a great cause. Canines for Christ will have a booth at the event, so be sure to stop by and say hello! If you're not planning to participate in the event, we would greatly appreciate your help by signing up to volunteer at the booth.
Bring your canine companions and get ready for a day of fun and community spirit! We can’t wait to see you there! 🐶❤️
Volunteers Needed!!
Facility Visits
Upcoming School Visits
Thomas Moore University
Address: 333 Thomas More Parkway, Crestview Hills, Kentucky
Visit: Thursday, May 1st
Shift 1: 11am-12pm
Shift 2: 12pm-1pm
A relaxing event for students to decompress and play with and pet dogs right before finals for the semester.
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
Visit: Friday, May 2nd 11:45-12:25pm
Monday, May 12th10:50 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.
Loveland High School
Location: 1 Tiger Trail, Loveland, OH 45140
Date: Friday, May 9th
Shift 1: 11:20am-12:20pm
Shift 2: 11:50 am-12:50pm
This will be an event visiting during the lunches greeting students and staff. This will most likely be the last visit of the year for this location. If you are interested, please contact us at infocontact@caninesforchrist.org
Mt Healthy North Elementary School
Address: 2170 Struble Rd Cincinnati OH, 45321
Visit: Thursday, May 15th 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 May 12th
For additional questions email us at infocontact@caninesforchrist.org
Camelot Community Care Program at Taylor Elementary
Address: Taylor Elementary School, 3173 Springdale Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45251
Visit: Friday, June 20th 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.
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.