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Volunteer With Besa At The A&F Challenge
Besa Test Kitchen with Broad Street Food Pantry
Broad Street Presbyterian Church

Besa Test Kitchen with Broad Street Food Pantry

Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Thursday
July 18
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
760 E Broad Street, Columbus
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Serve and Support Families at a Produce Market
Prairie Township Fire Department

Serve and Support Families at a Produce Market

Social Direct Action Heavy Lifting Ages 14+
Saturday
July 20
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
123 Inah Ave, Columbus
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Empower Women as a Personal Shopper
Dress for Success

Empower Women as a Personal Shopper

Volunteer Leader: Stephanie Direct Action Fast Paced Ages 16+
Saturday
July 20
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
1204 N High Street, Columbus
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Playground Beautification with Columbus Recreation and Parks
Fairwood Park

Playground Beautification with Columbus Recreation and Parks

Volunteer Leader: Cara Direct Action Heavy Lifting Ages 5+
Saturday
July 20
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1372 Fairwood Ave., Columbus
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Woof, Woof! Exercise Rescued Dogs
Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center

Woof, Woof! Exercise Rescued Dogs

Volunteer Leader: Lydia Social Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 18+
Sunday
July 21
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
4340 Tamarack Blvd, Columbus
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Clean the Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House

Clean the Ronald McDonald House

Volunteer Leader: Sean Social Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Sunday
July 21
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
711 E Livingston Avenue, Columbus
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Hop to it and Socialize with Rescued Bunnies!
Ohio House Rabbit Rescue

Hop to it and Socialize with Rescued Bunnies!

Volunteer Leader: Jenna Social Direct Action Ages 14+
Sunday
July 21
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
5485 N. High St., Columbus
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Sort Donations and Support our Neighbors
Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resource Center

Sort Donations and Support our Neighbors

Social Direct Action Heavy Lifting Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 7+
Monday
July 22
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
14 W Lakeview Avenue , Columbus
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Serve Dinner to Homeless Families
Van Buren Shelter

Serve Dinner to Homeless Families

Social Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Wednesday
July 24
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
595 Van Buren Drive, Franklinton
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Summer Crafts with Families at Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House

Summer Crafts with Families at Ronald McDonald House

Volunteer Leader: Cara Social Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Thursday
July 25
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
711 E Livingston Avenue, Columbus
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Build New Beds For Kids in Columbus
The Capital Center, Capital University

Build New Beds For Kids in Columbus

Heavy Lifting Fast Paced Ages 14+
Saturday
July 27
8:15 AM - 1:30 PM
2360 E Mound St, Bexley
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Help Plant Crop Seeds for Future Harvests
Highland Youth Garden

Help Plant Crop Seeds for Future Harvests

Volunteer Leader: Sean Social Direct Action Ages 5+
Saturday
July 27
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
67 S Highland Ave., Columbus
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Woof, Woof! Entertain and Exercise Rescued Dogs
Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center

Woof, Woof! Entertain and Exercise Rescued Dogs

Volunteer Leader: Nicole Social Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 16+
Saturday
July 27
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
4340 Tamarack Blvd, Columbus
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Retail Recycling with Goodwill Columbus
Goodwill Thrift Store - Hilliard

Retail Recycling with Goodwill Columbus

Volunteer Leader: Dia Social ADA Accessible Ages 16+
Sunday
July 28
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
5526 Renner Road, Columbus
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Lift The Spirits of Seniors At A Nursing Home
The Cottage at Wexner Heritage Village

Lift The Spirits of Seniors At A Nursing Home

Social Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Sunday
July 28
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
1149 College Ave, Columbus
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Serve Dinner to People Experiencing Homelessness
Faith Mission

Serve Dinner to People Experiencing Homelessness

Social Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Monday
July 29
6:15 PM - 8:15 PM
245 N Grant Avenue, Columbus
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Bake Cookies for Families
Ronald McDonald House

Bake Cookies for Families

Volunteer Leader: Ian Social Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Tuesday
July 30
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
711 E Livingston Avenue, Columbus
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Unload Produce From Mid-Ohio Foodbank
Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resource Center

Unload Produce From Mid-Ohio Foodbank

Volunteer Leader: Liz Social Direct Action Heavy Lifting Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 7+
Tuesday
July 30
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
14 W Lakeview Avenue , Columbus
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Serve and Support Families at the Pantry
New Salem Bread of Life Food Pantry

Serve and Support Families at the Pantry

Volunteer Leader: Stephanie Direct Action Heavy Lifting Fast Paced Ages 5+
Wednesday
July 31
4:45 PM - 7:30 PM
1880 Agler Rd, Columbus
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Serve Dinner to Homeless Families
Van Buren Shelter

Serve Dinner to Homeless Families

Volunteer Leader: Ouida Social Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Wednesday
July 31
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
595 Van Buren Drive, Franklinton
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Stop The Clock: Support The Fight Against Alzheimer's
Giant Eagle Bexley

Stop The Clock: Support The Fight Against Alzheimer's

Volunteer Leader: Dia Social Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 10+
Friday
August 2
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
2250 E Main St., Bexley
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Empower Special Needs Youth Through Sport!
Wickertree Tennis & Fitness Club

Empower Special Needs Youth Through Sport!

Direct Action Fast Paced Ages 14+
Saturday
August 3
8:00 AM - 11:15 AM
5760 Maple Canyon Avenue, Columbus
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Fill 11,000 Backpacks for Disadvantaged Children
NSG/Pilkington North America

Fill 11,000 Backpacks for Disadvantaged Children

Volunteer Leader: Ouida Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Saturday
August 3
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
3340 Centerpoint Dr., Urbancrest
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Summer Crafts with Seniors
National Church Residences

Summer Crafts with Seniors

Social Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 10+
Saturday
August 3
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
3550 Fishinger Blvd., Columbus
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Bake Cookies for After-School Students
Gladden Community House

Bake Cookies for After-School Students

Social ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Monday
August 5
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
183 Hawkes Ave, Columbus
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Build Neighborhood Unity in Franklinton
Gladden Community House

Build Neighborhood Unity in Franklinton

Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 10+
Tuesday
August 6
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
183 Hawkes Ave, Columbus
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Help Address HIV/AIDS with Equitas Health
Equitas Health

Help Address HIV/AIDS with Equitas Health

Volunteer Leader: Patrick Social ADA Accessible Ages 16+
Tuesday
August 6
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
4400 N High St. #300, Columbus
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Unload Food from Mid-Ohio Foodbank
New Salem Bread of Life Food Pantry

Unload Food from Mid-Ohio Foodbank

Volunteer Leader: Sean Social Direct Action Heavy Lifting Fast Paced Ages 5+
Wednesday
August 7
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
1880 Agler Rd, Columbus
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Empower Women as a Personal Shopper
Dress for Success

Empower Women as a Personal Shopper

Social Direct Action Fast Paced Ages 16+
Wednesday
August 7
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
1204 N High Street, Columbus
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Lift The Spirits of Seniors At A Nursing Home
First Community Village

Lift The Spirits of Seniors At A Nursing Home

Volunteer Leader: Matthew Social Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 7+
Wednesday
August 7
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
1800 Riverside Drive, Upper Arlington
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Sort Donations and Support Homeless Youth
Star House

Sort Donations and Support Homeless Youth

Social ADA Accessible Ages 16+
Thursday
August 8
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
1220 Corrugated Way, Columbus
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Tackle Poverty at Little Bottoms Free Store
West Park United Methodist Church

Tackle Poverty at Little Bottoms Free Store

Social Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 16+
Thursday
August 8
5:30 PM - 8:15 PM
89 W Park Ave, Columbus
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Serve and Support Families at the Pantry
Food Pantry at Broad Street Presbyterian Church

Serve and Support Families at the Pantry

Direct Action Fast Paced Ages 14+
Saturday
August 10
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
760 E Broad Street, Columbus
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Woof, Woof! Entertain and Exercise Rescued Dogs
Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center

Woof, Woof! Entertain and Exercise Rescued Dogs

Volunteer Leader: Nicole Social Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 16+
Sunday
August 11
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
4340 Tamarack Blvd, Columbus
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Select Prom Dresses for Cinderella's Closet Boutique
Tri-Village Self Storage

Select Prom Dresses for Cinderella's Closet Boutique

Volunteer Leader: Stephanie Social Ages 16+
Sunday
August 11
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
851 Candlelite Lane, Columbus
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Meal Packing for Meals-on-Wheels
LifeCare Alliance

Meal Packing for Meals-on-Wheels

Volunteer Leader: Ouida Social ADA Accessible Ages 10+
Monday
August 12
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
670 Harmon Avenue, Columbus
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Bake Cookies for Families
Ronald McDonald House

Bake Cookies for Families

Volunteer Leader: Ian Social Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Tuesday
August 13
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
711 E Livingston Avenue, Columbus
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Unload Produce From Mid-Ohio Foodbank
Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resource Center

Unload Produce From Mid-Ohio Foodbank

Volunteer Leader: Liz Direct Action Heavy Lifting Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 7+
Tuesday
August 13
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
14 W Lakeview Avenue , Columbus
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Serve and Support Families at the Pantry
New Salem Bread of Life Food Pantry

Serve and Support Families at the Pantry

Volunteer Leader: Stephanie Direct Action Heavy Lifting Fast Paced Ages 5+
Wednesday
August 14
4:45 PM - 7:30 PM
1880 Agler Rd, Columbus
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Serve Dinner to Homeless Families
Van Buren Shelter

Serve Dinner to Homeless Families

Volunteer Leader: Tim Social Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Wednesday
August 14
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
595 Van Buren Drive, Franklinton
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Diaper Distribution for Local Pantries
Columbus Diaper Coalition

Diaper Distribution for Local Pantries

Social Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Wednesday
August 14
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
3840 Lacon Rd, Unit 10, Hilliard
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Cheers For Charity, Pour Beer at a Summer Concert
Polaris Fashion Place Outdoor Pavilion

Cheers For Charity, Pour Beer at a Summer Concert

Volunteer Leader: Cara Social Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 21+
Thursday
August 15
6:45 PM - 9:15 PM
1500 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus
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Serve and Support Families at a Produce Market
Prairie Township Fire Department

Serve and Support Families at a Produce Market

Social Direct Action Heavy Lifting Ages 14+
Saturday
August 17
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
123 Inah Ave, Columbus
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Woof, Woof! Exercise Rescued Dogs
Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center

Woof, Woof! Exercise Rescued Dogs

Volunteer Leader: Nicole Social Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 18+
Saturday
August 17
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
4340 Tamarack Blvd, Columbus
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Empower Women as a Personal Shopper
Dress for Success

Empower Women as a Personal Shopper

Social Direct Action Fast Paced Ages 16+
Saturday
August 17
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
1204 N High Street, Columbus
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Hop to it and Socialize with Rescued Bunnies!
Ohio House Rabbit Rescue

Hop to it and Socialize with Rescued Bunnies!

Volunteer Leader: Jenna Social Direct Action Ages 14+
Saturday
August 17
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
5485 N. High St., Columbus
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Be a Farmer with COSI
COSI

Be a Farmer with COSI

Volunteer Leader: Ouida Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Sunday
August 18
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
333 West Broad St., Columbus
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Clean the Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House

Clean the Ronald McDonald House

Volunteer Leader: Cara Social Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Sunday
August 18
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
711 E Livingston Avenue, Columbus
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Meal Packing for Meals-on-Wheels
LifeCare Alliance

Meal Packing for Meals-on-Wheels

Social ADA Accessible Ages 10+
Monday
August 19
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
670 Harmon Avenue, Columbus
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Serve and Support Families at the Pantry
Dublin Food Pantry

Serve and Support Families at the Pantry

Volunteer Leader: Sarah Direct Action Ages 16+
Monday
August 19
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
81 West Bridge St. , Dublin
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Serve Dinner to People Experiencing Homelessness
Faith Mission

Serve Dinner to People Experiencing Homelessness

Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Monday
August 19
6:15 PM - 8:15 PM
245 N Grant Avenue, Columbus
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Help Address HIV/AIDS with Equitas Health
Equitas Health

Help Address HIV/AIDS with Equitas Health

Volunteer Leader: Jessica Social ADA Accessible Ages 16+
Tuesday
August 20
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
4400 N High St. #300, Columbus
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Empower Women as a Personal Shopper
Dress for Success

Empower Women as a Personal Shopper

Volunteer Leader: Lauren Social Direct Action Fast Paced Ages 16+
Wednesday
August 21
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
1204 N High Street, Columbus
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Besa Test Kitchen with Broad Street Food Pantry
Broad Street Presbyterian Church

Besa Test Kitchen with Broad Street Food Pantry

Volunteer Leader: Patrick Social ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Thursday
August 22
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
760 E Broad Street, Columbus
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Summer Crafts with Families at Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House

Summer Crafts with Families at Ronald McDonald House

Volunteer Leader: Dia Social Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Thursday
August 22
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
711 E Livingston Avenue, Columbus
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Help Plant Crop Seeds for Future Harvests
Highland Youth Garden

Help Plant Crop Seeds for Future Harvests

Social Direct Action Ages 5+
Saturday
August 24
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
67 S Highland Ave., Columbus
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Retail Recycling with Goodwill Columbus
Goodwill Thrift Store - Dublin

Retail Recycling with Goodwill Columbus

Social ADA Accessible Ages 16+
Sunday
August 25
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
6525 Sawmill Road, Columbus
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Support Caregivers of those Impacted by Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's Association of Central Ohio

Support Caregivers of those Impacted by Alzheimer's

Social Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Monday
August 26
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
1379 Dublin Road, Columbus
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Bake Cookies for Families
Ronald McDonald House

Bake Cookies for Families

Volunteer Leader: Ouida Social Direct Action ADA Accessible Ages 5+
Tuesday
August 27
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
711 E Livingston Avenue, Columbus
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Unload Produce From Mid-Ohio Foodbank
Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resource Center

Unload Produce From Mid-Ohio Foodbank

Volunteer Leader: Sean Direct Action Heavy Lifting Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 7+
Tuesday
August 27
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
14 W Lakeview Avenue , Columbus
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Serve Dinner to Homeless Families
Van Buren Shelter

Serve Dinner to Homeless Families

Social Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 14+
Wednesday
August 28
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
595 Van Buren Drive, Franklinton
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Woof, Woof! Entertain and Exercise Rescued Dogs
Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center

Woof, Woof! Entertain and Exercise Rescued Dogs

Volunteer Leader: Nicole Social Direct Action Fast Paced ADA Accessible Ages 16+
Saturday
August 31
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
4340 Tamarack Blvd, Columbus
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Goodwill Retail Recycling at the Columbus Marathon
North Bank Park

Goodwill Retail Recycling at the Columbus Marathon

Social Heavy Lifting Fast Paced Ages 14+
Sunday
October 20
6:30 AM - 11:00 AM
311 W Long St, Columbus
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