Opportunities
Ways you can make a difference now
Now, more than ever, organizations and people need our help as the impact of healthcare issues continue to wreak havoc on so many individuals and organizations. However, safety must come first, so below is a list of remote engagement opportunities:
Athens-Based Organizations
AGE FRIENDLY ATHENS COUNTY
Contact: Rebecca Robison-Miller - millerr9@ohio.edu
Description of Needs: Community organizing, administrative assistance, research
ATHENS COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE PROGRAMWebsite:
Address: 1 South Court Street, Athens, OH 45702
Phone: 740.592.3255
Contact: Jess Chadwell - jess@athenscasa.orgDescription of Needs: Become a volunteer to advocate for children, fundraising, supply drives
Link to volunteer training information:
Make a donation:
ATHENS COUNTY DOG SHELTER/FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER DOGSWebsite:
Contact: Marishka Wile, fosdinfo@gmail.com
Address: Address: P.O. Box 576, Athens, OH 45701Description of Needs:
- Quality flea/tick prevention especially for dogs over 11lbs
- Quality wormer
- Dog treats (no rawhides please), collars and leashes, crates, enrichment toys
- Dog walkers and event planners (based on COVID impact)
- Donations to cover vet bills – see link below.
Make a donation:
ATHENS HOPE (HELPING OVERCOME SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER THROUGH PREVENTION & EDUCATION)Website:
Contact: Rebecca Robison-Miller- millerr9@ohio.eduDescription of Needs: Project and administrative assistance; advocacy, research
GOOD WORKSWebsite:
Contact: Keith Wasserman – email@good-works.net
Phone: 740.594.3339
Address: Multiple locations in AthensDescription of Needs: Volunteer needs:
Make a donation:
KIDS ON CAMPUSWebsite: /kids
Contact: Jo Ellen Sherow – sherow@ohio.edu
Address: Multiple schools in Athens & Perry counties
Phone: 740.566.8555Description of Needs: Winter supplies for school-aged children
MY SISTER’S PLACE, A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGENCYWebsite:
Contact: Kelly Cooke - kelly@mspathens.orgDescription of Needs: Supplies/games, crossword and other puzzle books, adult coloring books, etc.
SERENITY GROVE WOMEN’S RECOVERY HOMEWebsite:
Contact: Betsy Anderson, Executive Director – serenitygrovew4r@gmail.com
Address: P.O. Box 1194, Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740-592-1178Description of needs: Liquid laundry detergent and fabric softener, paper towels, toilet paper, Ziploc bags (all sizes), Saran wrap, aluminum foil, coffee (Maxwell House or Folgers). In the future, volunteers are always welcome, but unfortunately, not during COVID-19.
Make a monetary donation:
SOUTHEAST OHIO YOUTH MENTORINGWebsite:
Contact: Dr. Jim Salzman - jim.salzman@seoyouthmentoring.org
Address: 449 East State Street, Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.797.0037Description of Needs: Mentor training, fundraising, holiday gift drive
UNITED SENIORS OF ATHENS COUNTYWebsite: Unavailable at this time.
Contact: Joyce Lewis - usac2004@yahoo.com
Address: 701 East State Street, Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.594.3535Description of Needs: Remote administrative assistance