Coolportunities for July 7

Make a Birthday Happy at the Ronald McDonald House

Many sick children and their families spend their birthdays at the Ronald McDonald House. Happily, the staff keeps "Birthday in a Box" kits on hand to help them celebrate! Assembled and donated by volunteers, there are a few guidelines (no sick people should assemble the items, boxes must be labeled as directed, etc) but this is a fun and easy way to make someone smile.

For full details and guidelines, click here: https://www.rmhcincinnati.org/volunteer-birthday-box.aspx


Contact Information:

350 Erkenbrecher Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45229 USA
Phone: 513 636-7642
Fax: 513 636-4887

Light Up the Night! Cincinnati's LLS Light the Night Walk

If the idea of getting up on a Saturday morning at 6 a.m. to run or walk a 5k doesn't appeal to you, here's a charity walk that takes place on a Thursday evening (September 23). The easy two-mile course begins at Sawyer Point. Get a team together to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (my husband is a survivor, so this is near and dear to my heart!) and earn incentives such as Reds tickets and gas cards!

Click here for more details or to sign up/donate! http://www.lightthenight.org/soh/


Weekend Scientist: Stream Quality Monitor

This is a great way for those who enjoy our area's waterways to give back! Contact the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to request a booklet containing common invertebrates found in Ohio's streams. The presence and numbers of these organisms helps the state measure stream health. My husband and I are currently studying for this opportunity and plan to help out at the Little Miami. While it does take some time, you can study at your own pace and attend a free training session. After that, they ask that you take samples just a few times per season!

Click here for an overview: www.dnr.state.oh.us/tabid/980/default.aspx

For more information, please call (614) 265-6453.

Welcome to Coolportunity

I've always loved to volunteer my time, but I've found that it's often difficult to be matched with a good opportunity unless you are involved with a group such as a church organization or school club. In college, I spent many hours volunteering my time for breast cancer awareness, homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters and campus safety awareness. When I graduated and started my career, I found the time commitments required for many volunteer opportunities did not fit into my busy schedule. It wasn't that I didn't want to help--it's that times and dates never quite matched up.

For young adults who want to donate their time in a fun and rewarding way, I introduce Coolportunity! Coolportunities are fun, unique and important volunteer opportunities that are suitable for us busy twenty-and-thirty-somethings.

What are the characteristics of a Coolportunity?

-It's feel-good, but note that doesn't always mean "easy"
-It impacts your community and environment in a positive manner
-There may be some qualifications and training, but it is not overly difficult to get involved (i.e. no weekly meetings or expensive training sessions)
-There is no financial obligation on your part
-You can get your friends involved
-Most are in Greater Cincinnati

Please check back weekly for new Coolportunities!