Become a volunteer
Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio has several volunteer opportunities in Bluffton and Pandora, 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 ••
Worship Leader
*Come and lead the worship service
● Tuesday Moring Services starting at 10:30 a.m.
Sept. 17, 24 Oct. 1,8,15
● Thursday Moring Service starting at 10:30 a.m.
Sept. 19, 26 Oct. 3, 10, 17
● Sunday Morning Services starting at 8:30 a.m.Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20
Bingo Caller
Monday afternoon from 2 to 3 p.m.
*Need a volunteer who enjoys playing Bingo and has a strong voice. If you would be willing to help for one month at a time, that would be great.
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 who 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 ••
Seasonal Yard Work
Concert on the Lawn
Sunday, Aug. 18, 5:20 p.m.
*2 volunteers are needed to assist the Maple Crest elders to and from the concert.
Allen County Fair
Thursday Aug. 22 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
*Do you enjoy the fair? So do our elders! Looking for a volunteer to assist elders as they walk around and enjoy the fair.
Puzzle Pieces
Monday, Aug. 26 at 3:30 p.m.
*Looking for a volunteer willing to lead elders in assembling a floor puzzle.
Resident and Family Picnic
Thursday Sept. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. *6 servers needed to help serve supper.
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: Oct. 10 and 17, Oct. 24 and 31, Dec. 5, 12
Monday Night Game leader from 7 to 8 p.m.
*Come and play your favorite family game. Uno, Skip Bo and more! Join 3-6 elders who enjoy a fun time.
Dates Available: Aug. 12 and 26
Bingo Caller
*Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. and Fridays from 7-8 p.m.
•• MENNONITE MEMORIAL HOME ••
Landscaping
*Assist with keeping the grounds looking lovely for our elders. Shrub trimming, pruning, weeding and more
Concert on the Lawn (Community event)
Sunday Aug. 18
*Need volunteers to help serve ice cream and popcorn!
Allen County Fair
Thursday, Aug. 22 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
*Do you enjoy the fair? So do our elders! Looking for 3 volunteers to assist elders as they walk around and enjoy the fair!
Snack Cart
*Enjoy passing out evening snacks to elders starting at 7 p.m. Available Dates:
Aug. 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: Aug. 6, 11, Sept. 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: Aug. 11, 13, 18, Sept. 10, 15, 29
Stories Posted This Week
Friday, August 7, 2026
- BHS Junior Class to hold Post Prom fundraiser on Sept. 13
- Aug. 23 anniversary celebration at Tri-County Family Assembly of God
- Pirate boys golf 10th at L-B Invite
- Save these dates: Four more months of America 250 events in Bluffton
- Lens turns Bluffton's NNO fireworks to neon
- Should all beavers beware of Buc-ee's logo litigation?
- Letter: As Ohio grows, conservation must become part of the conversation
- 2026 Lincoln Highway Buy Way sales August 13-15
- History you can taste: Bluffton celebrates local businesses on Aug. 8
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
- History Day scavenger hunt with 12 clues
- Remembering the magic of Hankish sweet shop on Aug. 8
- Pirate boys golf opens with a win at Ft. Jennings, 2nd at Royal Invite
- Pirate girls golf opens season with Lincolnview Invite
- WIP Wednesday: Bluffton Scrap Artist Quilters
- July 2026 land transfers in the Bluffton school district
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Monday, August 3, 2026
- Bluffton Free or Reduced Lunch Program signup begins for 2026-2027
- Richland Township appoints new Zoning officials, hiring roads and zoning employees
- 2025-2026 BHS Athletic Boosters fundraiser goes digital
- Chicken BBQ tickets available for August 8, Bluffton History Day
- 2026 PorchFest preview: Amanda Rule, Dylan Spindler, Mason Ault and Piece of Mind