Cincinnati,

Ohio

Located in southwest Ohio and across the river from Kentucky, Cincinnati is made up of many different neighborhoods where you can find your niche or try new things. It's old and new, North and South, college town, blue collar and corporate, beer and pretzels, and wine and cheese. Members become a part of a greater network of service organizations which offers them many opportunities to learn, serve, and build community.

Site Director: Nancy Groszek
Assistant Site Director: Judy Tensing, SND
Phone: 513-291-0478
E-mail: cincinnati@ndmva.org

Corryville Catholic School
108 Calhoun Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219
Telephone (513) 281-4856

Corryville Catholic is an elementary inner city school near the University of Cincinnati. One NDA member serves as a teacher assistant for grades 5-8 and works with students individually and in small groups. They also work with the principal to alleviate attendance problems, supervise the cafeteria, and the help with after school activities. Another NDA member assists with kindergarten and first grade in classrooms, helps students with computer work, tutor individuals, and supervise recess, lunch, and field trips. A third member will assist with developing and promoting social skills, literacy, and fine motor skills in the Preschool program.

Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center
215 E. 14th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Telephone (513) 579-8547

A coalition of faith-based organizations and individuals who work together to address concerns focusing on economic justice, women’s issues, human rights, racial equality, peace and the environment. The member will assist program coordinators on projects to educate the community about these issues.

Starfire Council of Greater Cincinnati
5030 Oaklawn Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Telephone: (513) 281-2100

Starfire U is a one of a kind program, designed for young people with disabilities to continue their social and personal development beyond high school. The Starfire U curriculum includes communication, safety, transportation, health, citizenship, technology and volunteering. The knowledge and experience gained in the program allows a person to become an integral part of the community. Members would work throughout the year on building relationships, assisting with curriculum, and accompanying groups on community service projects and other outings. Qualities needed are flexibility, sense of humor, optimism, openness, and the ability and willingness to recognize and appreciate the gifts of all people.

The Women's Connection
4042 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45057
Telephone (513) 471-HOPE (4673)

The Women's Connection is a neighborhood center which provides support for change by offering information, referrals, free access to technology, and an empowerment path for both women and girls who live in the neighborhood. Members will work as a part of a cohesive team in the design, implementation, and follow up of programs, provide 1-on-1 support to women working on their unique goals, and supervise the new empowerment lab. Members need to be: flexible, resourceful, patient, and accepting team players.

For additional volunteer opportunities in Ohio, read about our service sites in Dayton .