Your opportunity to volunteer at MHCO
Interested in putting your volunteer skills to work? Here's a list of volunteer opportunities at Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio. Contact Jessica Strahm, volunteer coordinator at [email protected] or 419-358-1015, extension 248 for more details.
Willow Ridge
Games
Volunteers to play “One on one” games including:
- Uno
- Dominos
- Corn hole
- Bingo
Hilty Home
Nail spa
Volunteer to paint nails on the second Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m.
Bingo Caller Monday afternoons 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.
Available dates: February 17, 24, March 9, 16, 23, 30
Music
Looking for volunteers 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 and 3 p.m. daily.
“Our Mobile Meals Daily Bread” Driver
Looking for a volunteer willing to deliver meals in the Pandora area at 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays and Fridays.
Maple Crest
Experienced Exercise instructor
Looking for a volunteer to lead exercise classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
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 Febuary 17, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Bingo Caller
Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. on March 4, 11, 18, 25
Fridays at 7 p.m. on March 13, 20, 27
Bible Study Leader 4-5 p.m. on Thursdays: March 5, 12, 19, 26
Serve refreshments at St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on Tuesday, March 17 from 2:30 p.m.
Mennonite Memorial Home
Snack Cart
Enjoy passing out evening snacks to elders starting at 7 p.m.
Available dates: February 28, March 20, 21, 28
Passing out water
Help elders and staff by giving cold water to residents daily between 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Worship Leader
• Tuesday evening services starting at 6:30 p.m.
• Sunday morning Sservices starting at 9:30 a.m.
Available dates: March 8, 10, 29, 31, April 14, 19, 28
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.
Available dates: February 9, 16, March 8, 15 and 29
Stories Posted This Week
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
- Beavers sports roundup, November 2-8
- Veterans invited to Bluffton American Legion programs on Veterans Day
- James Raymond Harrod, Jr., 64, was a PGA professional
- Nathan Ulrey, 46, served in the Navy Seabees
- Letter: Thank you, Coach Richards
- Big Brothers Big Sisters launches 2026 year-end giving campaign
- Socktober drive collected 659 pairs for local distribution
- Jeanne Previte, 80, owned and operated Jeanne's Kitchen
- Bluffton Elementary Honor Roll for 1st Quarter 2026-2027
- Lego scarecrow earns GROB top honors from voters
- Former Blufftonite is lieutenant governor-elect of South Carolina
- University to stage costume drama that mixes emotion, humor and contemporary references
- Bluffton High School Honor Roll for 1st quarter of 2026-2027
- Nov. 13 chamber program on Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
Monday, November 9, 2026
- Healing and life beyond incarceration explored at Forum
- Nov. 12 opportunity to learn Mahjong
- Door hanger craft class at Pandora library, November 17
- BPL after school movie, November 16
- Hailey's Wellness and Massage provide chair massages at Senior Center
- Bluffton area Women in Business Meeting November 19
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Pirates Essinger and Gatchel finish cross country season at OHSAA Championships
- Nov. 7 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
- Pirate football hits Archbold roadblock in playoff loss
- Forum: Vaughn explores biblical and multicultural accounts of spirits and exorcism
- Bluffton University relaunches Leadership Development Program with NetVUE grant support
- Weekend Doctor: When distraction becomes the default