Interested in volunteering this winter? Here are some opportunities
Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio offers the following volunteer opportunities this month. Persons interested may contact Jessica Strahm, [email protected], 419-358-1015 extension 248.
At Willow Ridge
Nail Spa
Volunteer to paint nails one day a week in the Frieda House.
Games
Volunteers to play one-on-one ga.m.es, such as:
- Uno
- Dominos
- Corn hole
- Bingo
At Hilty Home
Nail Spa
Volunteer to paint nails on the second Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m.
Bingo Caller: 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. Bingo is on Monday afternoons from 2-3 p.m.
Date(s) currently available:
- January 13, 27
- February 3,10,17,24
Music: Looking for volunteer musicians or singers who are willing to come and play or sing with the residents.
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 out water: Help elders and staff by delivering cold water between 2:30-3:30 p.m. daily.
“Our Mobile Meals Daily Bread” Driver: We are looking for a volunteer who would be willing to deliver meals in the Pandora area at 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays.
At Maple Crest
Experienced Exercise instructor: Looking for a volunteer to lead exercise classes on Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Monday Night Game leader from 7-8 p.m.: Come and play your favorite family game. Join 3-6 elders that enjoy a fun time.
Dates available: January 13, 20 or 27
Bible Study Leader Thursday 4-5 p.m. on the below dates:
February 6 & 13 or 20 & 27 March 5 & 12 or 19 & 26
At Mennonite Memorial Home
Snack Cart: Looking for volunteer to pass out evening snacks to elders starting at 7 p.m. Available Dates:
- January 31
- February 1, 8, 22, 28, 29
- March 14, 20, 21,28
Passing out water: Help elders and staff by giving cold water to residents daily between 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Worship Leader: Come and lead the worship at any of the below services:
- Tuesday evening services starting at 6:30 p.m.
- Sunday morning services starting at 9:30 a.m.
Stories Posted This Week
Friday, July 10, 2026
- Orange Twp. receives ODOT request to close two US 30 intersections
- Find and update Bluffton Civic Organization contact information
- 12th Ride to Remember rolls through Bluffton July 11
- Rumpke trash and recycling guidelines for Bluffton, July 2026
- Beaverdam 4-H report for July 6
- Take a look at Blufftonicon.com/calendar (video)
- Newark Earthworks program on historical indigenous architecture, July 22
Thursday, July 9, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, July 9
- Share the bridge
- Jeff Richards is new Bluffton Elementary principal
- Officer Dominic Francis Memorial Bike & Jeep Run, Aug. 8
- Sheriff seeks information in June 29 Meijer shooting investigation
- Down on the Farm celebration of America 250, July 19
- Enjoy this summer without doing damage
- Register now for July 23 Words and Wine event
- Village of Bluffton to serve BSC Community meal
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
- Allen County Auditor explanation of Ohio House Bill 186 Inflation Cap Credit
- Shoemaker sentenced to 27 years on child pornography charges
- St. John's UCC to host Bluffton bike swap
- Beaverdam Bunch reports: July 29 meeting
- July 28 speed puzzle competition at Bluffton Public Library
- Galley Book Group to meet at Bluffton Public Library
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
- Highway Patrol reports on July Fourth fatal crashes
- 2026 Porch Fest preview: Blanchard Creek Band, Conner Raines and AJ Knepper
- Take an RTA bus trip to Delphos on July 29
- Senior Center to host Route 66 Centennial trip
- Family-friendly Jurassic Adventure Escape Room, July 17 and 18
- Critters, Flitters, and Gallinippers: SCHS 2nd Saturday, July 11
- Register now for Bluffton Public Library's Read with a Dog