Volunteer
Athens Student Action
Athens Student Action is an initiative of COAD that aims to connect Ohio University and Hocking College students with community organizations in Athens County. Visit www.AthensStudentAction.org to search for organizations by location, service area, or through a simple alphabetical list. Read about each organization on their profile page and find contact information for their volunteer coordinator. On our main page you can also find upcoming events and news about service opportunities in our community.
Appalachian Ohio Volunteer Action Center
AOVAC is an initiative of COAD, with the mission of increasing the ability of non-profit organizations in Appalachian Ohio to serve their communities. AOVAC accomplishes this goal by promoting volunteerism in Appalachian Ohio communities, through increasing the ability of non-profits to recruit and retain volunteers and providing an online portal that connects non-profits and potential volunteers. Visit www.AOVAC.org to search its database of volunteer opportunities and to learn more.
Database Developer
COAD's Senior Programs Division is seeking volunteers to assist in the development of a recruitment database. The database will provide contacts for churches, community centers and other facilities that could assist with contacting seniors about local programs.
Marketing Assistant
COAD's Senior Programs Division is currently seeking volunteers to assist in surveying older residents in our area and in creating a recruitment plan for enrolling more seniors into the Senior Companion Program or the Foster Grandparents Program.
Reader
COAD's Senior Programs Division needs volunteers to read training materials that will be recorded for later use in individualized learning sessions or in-service trainings. The materials are about skills and behaviors that lead to better literacy in children.
Videographer
COAD's Senior Programs Division needs volunteers for videotaping interviews with senior citizens living in Athens, Hocking, Perry, Jackson and Gallia counties. Volunteers would also conduct the interviews about family histories and experiences growing up. Each interview takes about 2 hours and is arranged by COAD staff.