Volunteer opportunities this month
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
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:
- March 9,16,23,30, April 6,13,20,27
Music: Looking for volunteer musicians or singers who are willing to come and play or sing with the residents.
Pet Therapy: Do you have a sweet pet that you would be willing to bring to visit with the residents? Note: an up-to-date record of shots will need to be on file before the first visit.
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 and Fridays.
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: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27
Bingo caller needed, Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. and Fridays at 7 p.m.
- Wednesday dates available: March 11, 18, 25
- Friday dates available: March 13, 20, 27
Bible Study Leader: Thursday 4-5 p.m. on the below dates:
- April 9 Maundy Thursday worship leader
- April 16 Bible Study leader
- May 7, 14, 21, 28 Bible Study leader
At Mennonite Memorial Home
Snack Cart: Looking for volunteer to pass out evening snacks to elders starting at 7 p.m. Available Dates:
- March 20, 28
- April 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 21, 24, 25, 27
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 on Tuesday evening services starting at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday morning services starting at 9:30 a.m.
- Available dates: April 19, May 5, and 17
Worship Service Helpers: Help take the residents to and from the worship services on Sunday Morning Services starting at 9 a.m.
- Available dates: March 15, 29 and 31
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Saturday, June 13, 2026
Friday, June 12, 2026
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- Beaverdam to begin water treatment plant repairs
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- Bluffton Community Garage Sales, June 18-19-20
- Open and improved Elm St. segment
- Ultimate car seat guide recommended by Bluffton police
- Senior Center's June community meal shifts to summer schedule
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
- Local students on ONU's Spring 2026 Dean's List
- Sardines swamp Ada Gators in opening swim meet
- NWS heat advisory for June 10
- Agenda for June 11 Orange Twp Trustees meeting
- Public meetings schedule for Village of Bluffton, June 10-29
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