Volunteer opportunities at MHCO
Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio has several volunteer opportunities in Bluffton and Pandora this summer, according to Jessica Strahm, volunteer coordinator.
Here is the current list of opportunities. Contact Strahm at [email protected] or call her at 419-358-1015, extension 248, for more details.
Hilty Home
Old Car Show
Thursday July 25 starting 5:30 p.m.
*Need 3 servers who are willing to help serve food to the residents and family members.
*Need a photographer to take pictures at the event
Woodworking
*Need a volunteer to sit with an elder once a week while he enjoys his favorite craft - whittling.
Hilty Home Daycare Race track
*Looking for a volunteer or group that would be willing to install a cement race track for the kids
Passing Water
*Help elders and staff by delivering cold water between 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. daily.
Maple Crest
Landscaping
*Help split and re-plant beautiful Iris bulbs and ornamental grass. Starts are available to volunteers. Other opportunities around the grounds are available.
Root Beer floats
July 4th 2 p.m.
*2 volunteers are needed to help serve this delicious treat on the front porch.
Art Show Set Up
July 10 3 to 5:30 p.m.
*Do you have an eye for decorating? 3 volunteers are needed to assist elders as they set their table displays for the Art Show on July 11.
Movie and Popcorn
Monday July 22, 2 p.m.
*2 servers need to help serve popcorn and refreshments.
Camp Fire and Music
Monday July 29, 7 p.m.
*2 servers to assist elders create S’mores and sing- a-long at the campfire
Visits at Maple Crest
* Come make some new friends by visiting with the elders at Maple Crest for 1 hour a week.
Enjoy leading a Bible Study from 4-5 P.M. on Thursdays
Lead the study of the Bible with 10-12 enthusiastic elders.
Available Dates:
September 12, 19, and 26
October 3 & 10, 17 & 24
December 5, 12, 19
Monday Night Game leader from 7 to 8 p.m.
*Come and play your favorite family game. Uno, Skip Bo and more! Join 8-10 elders that enjoy a fun time.
Dates Available:
July 15
August 8, 15, 22, and 29
Mennonite Memorial Home
Landscaping
*Assist with keeping the grounds looking lovely for our elders. Shrub trimming, pruning, weeding and more
Nail Spa
July 11, 9:30 a.m.
*Need a volunteer to help paint fingernails.
Concert on the Lawn (Community Event)
Sunday August 18
*Need volunteers to help serve ice cream and popcorn
Snack Cart
*Enjoy passing out evening snacks to elders starting at 7 p.m.
Available Dates: July 6, 21 August 3,10,11,13,16,17,18,20,24,25,30
Passing Water
*Help elders and staff by giving cold water to residents daily between 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Worship Leader
*Come and lead the worship service
Tuesday Evening Services starting at 6:30 p.m.
Sunday Morning Services starting at 9:30 a.m.
Avalible Dates:
August -11
September – 24
Worship Service Helpers
*Help take the residents to and from the worship services
Tuesday Evening Services starting at 6 p.m.
Sunday Morning Services starting at 9 a.m.
Avalible Dates:
July 9, 30
August 11, 13, 18
September 10, 15, 29
Stories Posted This Week
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Friday, October 16, 2026
- Production offers a modern take on the story of St. Clare of Assisi
- Bluffton volleyball edged in 5 by Van Buren
- Pirate girls soccer tie O-G
- October 16 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
- Bluffton Council recap: Officers honored for 25 years of service
- Bluffton Clean Up teams up with Troop 3256 Cub Scouts
- Ada FFA: Feeding the Farmers
- Nov. 7 Fall Community Day at Bluffton University
- Quarry Farm Nature Preserve news for Fall 2026
Thursday, October 15, 2026
- DeWine announces $200M Rural Health Transformation program award
- Herb program with Marge Lafollette, Oct. 15
- Prairie seeding activity at Bluffton University, October 24
- Food for thought: Choline for the brain
- Results for 5K on October 2, Bluffton University Homecoming event
- 15 minutes with Sherry Miller, senior center activities coordinator
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, October 14
- CANCELLED Main St. closure on October 15
- Frederick Clyde Warren founded True-2-Form Plastics
- Pirate boys soccer beats Wapak in regular season finale
- Pirate girls soccer defeats Liberty Center
- Mennonite pastor to explore ‘good news’ in creation
- Bluffton University earns recognition in U.S. News & World Report rankings
- Obituary for Deborah "Debbie" Welch, 74
- Spirits and exorcism presentation during University Spiritual Life Week Forum
- Dodging bullets: Bluffton oral history 90+ years after Dillinger robbery
- Nora Matthews named BHS Student of the Month for September 2026
- ICAPP analysis on charter status and local autonomy