Opportunities From: Oberlin College Bonner Center

This is a Community Based Work-Study position.  Only students with Federal Work Study are eligible to apply. Please email mbrito@oberlin.edu if you have questions regarding your eligibility. Students must complete the CBWSP application before beginning work.

Pantry/Warehouse Intern- $12/hr

This is a paid, work-study position with Oberlin Community Services. Oberlin Community Services is a responsive community organization that provides direct assistance, referrals, outreach services and educational support to Oberlin, New Russia Township, and southern Lorain County residents who seek help meeting basic needs. Students can work 3-12 hours per week for the duration of Fall and Spring semesters. Shifts are 9am-12pm and/or 1pm-5pm Mondays- Friday. The position entails staffing our warehouse and food pantry, greeting constituents, and maintaining stocking levels for our outdoor, drive-up pantry. This work is absolutely essential to OCS' day-to-day functioning. Ideally, candidates could commit to at least two semesters working with us.

Applicants should be prepared to work with community members without judgement, be able to keep composure in stressful situations, multitask well, have good communication skills, and be dependable and on time. Other, optional tasks involve: participation in monthly free food distributions; volunteer work in our warehouse and pantry; other organizational food and environmental projects.

Physical Demands: lift/push up to 40 pounds, will need to move carts, good attention to detail, not afraid to get dirty  

Interested students should fill out the OCS Volunteer Application and indicate that they are applying for a CBWSP position. Rosa Gadsden, Volunteer Coordinator, will follow up to schedule an interview. 

This is a Community Based Work-Study position.  Only students with Federal Work Study are eligible to apply. Please email mbrito@oberlin.edu if you have questions regarding your eligibility. Students must complete the CBWSP application before beginning work.

Production Assistant: Four openings. Set up and break down rehearsal rooms at the Oberlin Conservatory and the New Union Center for the Arts and help execute concerts at Finney Chapel and Warner Concert Hall. Coordinate with NOYO administrative and artistic staff. Carry out the operations manager's weekly production schedule. Take ensemble attendance at rehearsals. Candidates for this position should already be employed with the concert production office at the Oberlin Conservatory.

This is a Federal Work Study position that pays $12.00/hour. Approximately 5 hours a week.

Interested students should email a resume and cover letter to aanderson@noyo.org

Only Federal Work-Study eligible students may apply to this position. Please email mbrito@oberlin.edu if you have questions regarding your eligibility. Students must complete the CBWSP application before beginning work.

The MAD* Factory is looking for enthusiastic students to assist our lead teachers with basic acting/singing classes for kids ages 5 through 18. Candidates would preferably have a background in either working with youth, theater, or both, although it's not required as long as candidates are energetic and eager to participate.

Teaching Assistants help to lead students in putting on a production of a Junior musical for performance. They should be comfortable working with and being friendly toward children, ideally have participated in youth theater musicals before or at least have worked with children before. Main duties include leading the students in stretches and warmups, leading small groups in acting exercises or arts and crafts, being bathroom monitors, and helping with setup and cleanup. Ideally Teaching Assistants will be available to work the performances of the musical, usually in mid-December and mid-May, on a weekend.

This is a Federal Work Study position that pays $12/hour.

Email your interest to Amber at themadfactorytheatreco@gmail.com. Attach a resume to the email if possible, or describe in the body of the email your related experience.

This is a Community Based Work-Study position.  Only students with Federal Work Study are eligible to apply. Please email mbrito@oberlin.edu if you have questions regarding your eligibility. Students must complete the CBWSP application before beginning work.

The Gallery Assistant will be responsible to greet visitors and monitor FAVA’s exhibit galleries. The position will require knowledge of current and upcoming exhibits in an effort to answer visitor questions and to respond to phone inquiries. The assistant will be responsible to keep the gallery areas clean and welcoming. They may be asked to perform other office duties as needed including filing, mailing, and data entry. This position requires evening and weekend hours and to open/close the facility as needed.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to listen, be attentive to visitors to the gallery, operate a desktop computer, sit or stand, lift up to 20 pounds.

Hours: Thurs & Fri 5-8pm, Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm

This is a Federal Work-Study position that pays $12/hr. Approximately 4-12 hours per week.

Please email a resume and cover letter to Tirzah Legg at tirzah@fava.org to schedule an in-person or phone interview.

This is a Community Based Work-Study position.  Only students with Federal Work Study are eligible to apply. Please email mbrito@oberlin.edu if you have questions regarding your eligibility. Students must complete the CBWSP application before beginning work.

Classroom Assistants provide support in youth art education courses to both the instructors and the students. This position requires a desire to work with children ages 5-12 in creating art projects. Teacher assistance may include setup of project materials and classroom cleanup. Hours worked are generally late afternoons on specific weekdays for approximately 2 hours. This role is also expanded to help prepare for classes and maintain classroom spaces outside of actual teaching hours. These hours are more flexible and students can work with their schedules during our in-office time 11-5 Tuesday-Friday to assist in this role.  An interest in the visual arts is preferred, but not required.

Physical Demands: Students are frequently required to sit and walk, speak with and listen to young children, and be able to lift up to 20 lbs.

This is a Federal Work Study position that pays $12/hour, approximately 4-6 hours per week

Please email a resume and cover letter to Erin McCarty at erin@fava.org to schedule an in-person or phone interview.

This is a Community Based Work-Study position.  Only students with Federal Work Study are eligible to apply. If you have questions about your eligibility, please email mbrito@oberlin.edu. Students must complete the CBWSP application before beginning work.

Overview: The America Counts program in the Oberlin community works with children in grades Kindergarten through ninth grade, within Oberlin City School District classrooms and community after school programs in Lorain County. America Counts tutors work with children on mathematical concepts and includes tutoring and enrichment programming. Tutors may work with children in small groups or one-on-one, to support mathematics or in afterschool programs to assist with mathematics homework and the promotion of mathematics through enrichment activities. This is a paid position for Oberlin College students who have a Federal Work Study Award and are selected to work within this program, via a competitive application process. Program Description: America Counts tutors are hired, trained and placed within Oberlin City School District (OCSD) classrooms or community after school programs. Tutors work a consistent schedule based on the needs of teachers within OCSD, program directors in after school programs, and Oberlin College student academic and extra curricular schedule. Tutors are offered ongoing, paid training opportunities and meetings to learn tutoring techniques, review state and local educational policy, student development, and professional development for career success. Tutors are required to complete a designated number of trainings and tutor group meetings and complete all surveys or reports requested by program staff. The America Counts program is directed by Susan Pavlus, Director of Education Programs at the Bonner Center.

Program Responsibilities:

The America Counts program functions within the OCSD during school hours, approximately 8:00 am until 3:15 pm, and within after school programs from 2:00-5:30 pm. Tutors, based on schedule and needs of the district and Lorain County after school programs, will be placed within grade levels and timeframes that are mutually beneficial to the Oberlin College student, OCSD and Lorain County after school programs. Tutoring schedules must be consistent and weekly time commitments can range from 2-10 hours, depending on needs of OC student and school district and/or after school program. Schedules will be determined by program staff and communicated to student at the start of the semester, or shortly after being hired by the America Counts program. Tutors will start at $14 per hour and will be paid for all hours spent tutoring, attending meetings and participating in program training.

This is a Community Based Work-Study position.  Only students with Federal Work Study are eligible to apply. If you have questions about your eligibility, please email mbrito@oberlin.edu. Students must complete the CBWSP application before beginning work.

Overview: The America Reads program in the Oberlin community works with children in grades Kindergarten through fifth grade, within Oberlin City School District classrooms and community afterschool programs in Lorain County. America Reads tutors work with children on literacy concepts and includes tutoring and enrichment programming. Tutors may work with children in small groups or one-on-one, to support literacy or in afterschool programs to assist with reading/English Language Arts homework and the promotion of literacy through reading activities. This is a paid position for Oberlin College students who have a Federal Work Study Award and are selected to work within this program, via a competitive application process.

Program Description: America Reads tutors are hired, trained and placed within Oberlin City School District (OCSD) classrooms or community after school programs. Tutors work a consistent schedule based on the needs of teachers within OCSD, program directors in after school programs, and Oberlin College student academic and extra curricular schedule. Tutors are offered ongoing, paid training opportunities and meetings to learn tutoring techniques, review state and local educational policy, understand student development, and professional development for career success. Tutors are required to complete a designated number of trainings and tutor group meetings and complete all surveys or reports requested by program staff. The America Reads program is coordinated by Francesca Barbee, America Reads Coordinator, under the direction of the Education Programs office at the Bonner Center.

Program Responsibilities:

The America Reads program functions within the OCSD during school hours, approximately 8:00 am until 3:15 pm, and within after school programs from 2:00-5:30 pm. Tutors, based on schedule and needs of the district and Lorain County after school programs, will be placed within grade levels and timeframes that are mutually beneficial to the Oberlin College student, OCSD and Lorain County after school programs. Tutoring schedules must be consistent and weekly time commitments can range from 2-10 hours, depending on needs of OC student and school district. Schedules will be determined by program staff and communicated to student at the start of the semester, or shortly after being hired by the America Reads program. Tutors will start at $14 per hour and will be paid for all hours spent tutoring, attending meetings and participating in program training.

Only students with Federal Work Study are eligible to apply. Please email mbrito@oberlin.edu if you have questions regarding your eligibility. Students must complete the CBWSP application before beginning work.

Number of Openings: 1
Hours per week: 6
Schedule: TBD with director

Candidate will work closely with INTO team to acquire background knowledge regarding INTO’s work with 8 family workshops in Ecuador. Candidate will spend time researching the fair-trade movement and how fair-trade retailers educate their customer and community base through different events. Candidate will plan various in-store and/or online events/campaigns to increase traffic to both retail location and online website as well as educate the public about fair trade. Events may be organized around such celebrations as Fair Trade Month, December holidays, Women’s History Month, World Fair Trade Day, Second Saturdays in Oberlin and more.

Desired qualifications: Must be willing to handle project management with various details and deadlines. Must also be creative and willing to work within the framework of our organization’s team. The candidate will interface with other entities in the community to best promote the event. They must be willing to network and build partnerships. They must be passionate about educating the public regarding INTO’s partner artisans, Fair Trade and sustainable business.

Hourly wage: $13.00/hr, this is a Federal Work-Study position

To apply, email a resume and cover letter to Francesca Barbee at info@intoworld.org

Only students with Federal Work Study are eligible to apply. Please email mbrito@oberlin.edu if you have questions regarding your eligibility. Students must complete the CBWSP application before beginning work.

The Office of Sustainability of the City of Oberlin is seeking to hire a sustainability intern to work with the Sustainability Coordinator on sustainability projects in the community. Primary duties include working with the Sustainability Coordinator on various projects related to implementing our Climate Action Plan such as outreach and education, developing promotional materials, delivering compost buckets to residents, highlighting our electric carshare program to resident groups, etc. Also open to other sustainability projects that an intern is interested in pursuing.  Applicants with previous marketing and social media experience preferred.  Must be a self-starter, highly motivated with a proven passion for sustainability.  A high level of maturity is required as the intern will work directly with the public and be representing the City of Oberlin.  

The work will be done in conjunction with the Sustainability Coordinator, in her office as well as remotely. This position may provide additional support as needed or assigned.  

Primary Job Duties:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Physical Demands:  Standard office equipment is utilized routinely in the job, and the work is performed in a typical office environment with adequate lighting, ventilation and temperature controls. Occasional outdoor work is required, walking in town etc.

Skills and experiences students can gain from this experience include the following:  communications/social media, administrative support, writing and editing, communicate with diverse audiences, environmental sustainability, understanding of city government, presentation and public speaking, data analysis and management.

To apply:   Students must have a Federal work-study award to apply.  Send cover letter and resume to Linda Arbogast at larbogast@cityofoberlin.com. Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen prior to hire.

This is a Federal Work Study position that pays $13.00/hour

This is a Community Based Work-Study position.  Only students with Federal Work Study are eligible to apply. If you have questions about your eligibility, please email mbrito@oberlin.edu. Students must complete the CBWSP application before beginning work.

Farm Assistant: 5 openings

During the growing season, the program assistant will aid staff to fulfill farm box orders for the City Fresh farm box program by sorting, counting, and repackaging shares on Fresh Stop Days (T, W, Th, F) . They will also help clean up, store, and maintain the packing facilities, cooler, and transport vehicles. During the off-season, program assistance may consist of both facilities support and project support for either site-specific projects at George Jones Farm or light office work for the City Fresh farm box program. Students should be able to work independently and efficiently, and prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines with successful completion of work.

Desired skills: Teamwork and collaboration, critical thinking/problem solving, digital technology, clear communication.

Students need to have transportation to site and be able to lift 20+ pounds. Work can be dirty, outdoors. Weather appropriate attire necessary. 

This is a Federal Work-Study job that pays $13.00/hr

To apply, send letter of interest to Anna Kiss Mauser-Martinez at annakiss@cityfresh.org with availability of hours between 8-6 Monday through Saturday.

This is a a paid position, but you do not need to have work study to apply for this position. Everyone is eligible. 

The Ninde Scholars Program matches Oberlin College Students to serve in a tutor/mentor relationship with scholars enrolled in grades 7-12 in the Oberlin City School District.  The program also provides college access services, including workshops, college tours and financial aid filing assistance to all Oberlin community members.  The Aspiring Ninde Scholars (grades 7-10) and Ninde Scholars (grades 11-12) are students who may potentially be the first in their family to attend college, are low-income, and may be from a group that is underrepresented in higher education.  

The Ninde Scholars Program provides each scholar with a paid and trained Oberlin College tutor, college access workshops, service opportunities, summer programming, and other college access and support services.

If you are interested in applying to be a Ninde Scholars Totor, please fill out the following application: https://oberlin.wufoo.com/forms/z1t6z5bq0txefw8/

The Ninde Scholars Program is the College Access Program within the Oberlin City School District. The program serves all students at Oberlin High School, providing college access services including college tours, college application support, ACT/SAT testing sign up, financial aid application support, scholarship application distribution and filing, and other supports for students regarding the college and postsecondary option process.

The Ninde College Access Support Specialist role is to be fulfilled by Oberlin College students who have an interest in working with high school students and may have been served by a college access program in their K-12 experience. Successful candidates will be supporting administrative tasks such as data entry and collection, creating promotional materials, scheduling college tours, and other tasks to support the program.

Responsibilities:

Other information

This position is designed to work at Oberlin High School for 2-3 days per week, for 2+ hours per day, between the hours of 8 am - 4 pm This position will require working with a variety of students and staff, in an environment that is prone to frequent interruptions Successful candidates will be dependable, have a customer service focus, and be able to resume tasks after frequent interruptions Desired qualifications: understanding of college application and scholarship process

If you are interested in applying, please fill out this application: https://oberlin.wufoo.com/forms/z1t6z5bq0txefw8/

This is a Community Based Work-Study position.  Only students with Federal Work Study are eligible to apply. If you have questions about your eligibility, please email mbrito@oberlin.edu. Students must complete the CBWSP application before beginning work.

Oberlin Community Services is looking for a friendly face to assist in the front desk operations. Responsibilities will include answering phones, taking messages, filing, printing, data entry, and client intake.

Interested students should fill out the OCS Volunteer Application and indicate that they are applying for a CBWSP position. Rosa Gadsden, Volunteer Coordinator, will follow up to schedule an interview.

This is a Community Based Work-Study position.  Only students with Federal Work Study are eligible to apply. If you have questions about your eligibility, please email mbrito@oberlin.edu. Students must complete the CBWSP application before beginning work.

Students in the position are responsible for:

1) helping staff and volunteers engage the public, including giving tours and helping at special community events;

2) prepare and implement educational programs;

3) conduct, compile, and document research necessary for continued historical awareness of all Oberlin people and stories;

4) maintain historical and administrative records;

5) help with new and ongoing museum projects and initiatives as needed.

OHC is interested in helping those in this position meet personal and professional interests and goals as much as feasible. Assigned duties may include:

*Give tours of OHC's historic structures and grounds

*Assist with research projects and information requests from the public

*Greet visitors and engage the public during community events

*Assist with some special events, programs, and projects

*Other duties as assigned

Email the following to Amanda Manahan at tourinfo@oberlinheritage.org: 1) Cover Letter explaining why the applicant would like to be considered for the position, and 2) Resume/CV

This is a Community Based Work-Study position.  Only students with Federal Work Study are eligible to apply. If you have questions about your eligibility, please email mbrito@oberlin.edu. Students must complete the CBWSP application before beginning work.

Western Reserve Land Conservancy has permanently preserved over 75,000 acres in our service area, including lakefront, farmland, and other properties, some with rare and endangered species. Local land preservation is our main focus. The job entails land preservation research and field work, grant writing and assistance. In, 2017, twenty five acres of prairie were planted in Oberlin on a former farmfield now preserved and owned by the land conservancy called the Oberlin Preserve. The Oberlin Preserve is approximately 63 acres and also consists of wet woods and wetlands. On-going study, field work (removal of invasives, possible carbon sequestration testing, watering trees, etc.) and research will be ongoing. Other research projects may include: identification of priority landowners using county auditors website, geographical characteristics of the region, description of the watersheds, botanical and avian research (rare and endangered species) and compiling list of key associates in area. Other work may include letter writing; preparing displays, power point presentations and press releases; filing; mailings; data base management including data entry; special events; developing a Speakers Bureau in Lorain, Huron, and Erie Counties; writing newsletter articles.

These day to day projects, simple or somewhat involved, are critical to The Land Conservancy’s mission of conserving in perpetuity the natural resources and rural character of the land through partnerships, voluntary conservation options and education. Environmental Studies, Biology or English classes or major; some volunteer experience or other experience with non-profit organizations.

This position pays $12.50 an hour

Please have the students respond via email to kpilacky@wrlandconservancy.org, send resume and cover letter

This is a Community Based Work-Study position.  Only students with Federal Work Study are eligible to apply. If you have questions about your eligibility, please email mbrito@oberlin.edu. Students must complete the CBWSP application before beginning work.

employee required to use hand tools to weed, transplant and harvest vegetables; lift up to 25 lbs. of produce in crates.

This position pays $12 an hour

contact Peer Crowley by email or phone (396-6237) for an interview.

This is a Community Based Work-Study position.  Only students with Federal Work Study are eligible to apply. If you have questions about your eligibility, please email mbrito@oberlin.edu. Students must complete the CBWSP application before beginning work.

Content Creator Intern, 1 position. Intern will create 10-20 postings to be used over the coming year by Wilson Bruce Evans Home Historical Society, a small nonprofit now rehabilitating 33 East Vine Street, Oberlin, home built beginning in 1850s by African American abolitionist and Underground Railroad operative; when rehabiliation is complete, building will open to the public as museum and educational center.. Postings will feature content from Evans HHS website and other relevant historical materials, linked to our events and progress of rehabilitation when possible. Executive Director will introduce intern to relevant materials. Supervision will be shared by Executive Director (on site in Oberlin) and Social Media Committee Chair. For more info on Evans HHS, see evanshhs.org

Intern will be required to do research on computer, and may occasionally make visits to Oberlin College Archives and/or Oberlin Heritage Center. Intern should be able to read hard copy documents, including documents written in cursive. Intern will be expected to create text and visual content.

Pays $15 an hour

To apply, send cover letter, resume, sample of social media content you have creeated, and names and contact information 2 references from supervisor, advisor and/or professor to carol.lasser@oberlin.edu. Ms. Lasser will contact applicants to schedule interviews

We are bringing back MLK Day of Service! 

MLK Day of Service is a national day of volunteer action that takes place on Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday in January, encouraging Americans to volunteer and improve their communities. It is the only federal holiday designated as a day of service, transforming it from a day off into a "day on" to honor Dr. King's legacy through community service. We are celebrating the friday before the nationally recognized day. 

Come join us on Jan 16th from 10am-5pm for a day packed with reflection, community engagement, and great food! 

Want to join? Respond to this need

The day will start with a quick check in at the Bonner Center

This is a time we go over the schedule of the day and anything else we need to tell them. 

Then, we will be getting brunch at EDWINS! Brunch is paid for by Bonner

EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization that offers formerly incarcerated adults a foundation in the culinary and hospitality industries and a support network necessary for long-term success. Today, EDWINS has grown to include not only its flagship fine dining restaurant at Nighttown but also a Butcher Shop, Bakery, and EDWINS Too—a culinary incubator, community kitchen, event, and makers’ space. The Institute graduates 75 students a year, many of whom gain employment in dining establishments across the country.

After lunch we will do some community service!!

We will be doing service in Cleveland, though. The service location will be announced soon. Community service is going to be something that appeals to everyone. It is not major-specific. 

Pre-Trip Preparation

 We are going to show a movie explaining EDWINS. We are also going to talk about the importance of MLK Service Day. Food will be provided. This is from 5:30-7:30pm on Jan 15th in moffett

Other Information

This trip is made possible by the Bonner For All initiative. 

Things provided: transportation, a free shirt, brunch

Thank you for your interest in the Zero Hunger Internship, a leadership develop‐ ment program of the Congressional Hunger Center!

We launched the Zero Hunger Internship in 2018 with support from the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation to build the knowledge and leadership skills of the next generation of young people who will end hunger by 2030. Along with the Bill Emerson National and Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellowships, this internship supports our mission of developing, inspiring, and con‐ necting leaders in the movement to end hunger, and advocating for public policies that create a food secure world. You will see first-hand how organizations are working to eradicate hunger and its root causes on a national and global scale, using policy as a tool to create change. With your cohort of fellow interns, you will sharpen your leadership skills and gain subject matter and advocacy expertise through the Summer Seminars. You will end the summer with the confidence, skills, and knowledge to be an effective anti-hunger advocate in your community. I hope you believe, like we do, that in a moment of crisis, a movement of dedi‐ cated and passionate people can build a better future for their communities—and that you will join us to do just that.

Applications are now open for the 2026 8th Cohort of Zero Hunger Interns!

The Zero Hunger Internship Program, hosted by the Congressional Hunger Center, offers a paid, 10-week summer internship in Washington, DC, for students and emerging professionals dedicated to combating hunger through policy, advocacy, and nonprofit work. Interns will gain hands-on experience with leading global and domestic anti-hunger organizations while engaging in leadership development and a summer seminar series focused on hunger, public policy, and advocacy.

What you can expect:

- Paid internship with a stipend of up to $7,500

- Independent research project on a hunger-related topic with a final presentation

- Placement opportunities in policy, advocacy, communications, fundraising, and nonprofit operations

Who should apply:

Applicants should have a strong interest in food and nutrition security, be adaptable, possess strong critical thinking and communication skills, be eager to learn, and be ready to contribute in a fast-paced environment. Individuals with firsthand experience related to food insecurity are encouraged to apply.

Why apply:

The Zero Hunger Internship Program prepares the next generation of anti-hunger leaders while strengthening organizations that work daily to reduce hunger in communities across the country.

Application Deadline:

January 30, 2025, at 12 pm EST.

Please apply via this link: https://hungercenter.org/what-we-do/zero-hunger-internship/interns/?utm_source=jobboard&utm_medium=outreach&utm_campaign=fy26recr#apply”

The Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship trains, inspires, and sustains a network of leaders who are committed to ending hunger and poverty in the United States.

The fellowship lasts 11 and a half months. For the first half of the fellowship fellows are placed with community-based organizations (field sites) located across the United States that work to combat hunger and poverty at the local, state, and regional level. During the second half of the fellowship, they are placed with organizations located in Washington, DC (policy sites) that work to combat hunger and poverty at the national (federal) level. 

Depending on funding, fellow cohorts consist of 11-19 applicants. Fellows are selected from applications that program staff receive from applicants from across the United States. During their time in the program, Emerson Fellows explore how to address the root causes of hunger and poverty and learn how to amplify the voices of those with lived experience. Fellows also become part of a strong learning cohort that they use for reflection, resource sharing, and skill building.

Fellowship Selection Criteria:

Benefits

As an Emerson Fellow, you can expect to receive a stipend of no less than $50,000 – pre-tax. The Congressional Hunger Center bases fellow stipends on the location of their field sites and the expectation that they will move to Washington, DC for the policy site portion of the fellowship cycle. (One resource the Hunger Center considers when determining fellows’ stipends is the MIT Living Wage calculator.)  Fellows serve as independent contractors, which means they must secure and finance their own health insurance, and are responsible for saving for and paying their own taxes, as no taxes are withheld from their stipends. 

Other benefits include: 

Application Brochure and Timeline:

To learn more please read the Emerson Fellowship Application Brochure at this link: https://tinyurl.com/yajc83vb. The online application will open on Hunger Center website on Wednesday, December 4, 20245 The deadline to apply is noon EST Friday, January 30, 2026.

Application Timeline:

OberlinKids is a kindergarten readiness collaborative made up of over 30 partner organizations that have come together to develop solutions to ensure all children in Oberlin enter school healthy and ready to learn. Our programming targets families with children from birth to five. One of the best ways to volunteer for OberlinKids is to help the facilitator in the OberlinKids Community Classroom located inside the Oberlin Engagement & Activities Center (36 S. Prospect St., Oberlin). We offer daily drop-in playgroups for families to come and learn through play with their children and to meet other families with young children. If you have a special skill, play an instrument, or have age-appropriate interests you would be willing to share with children and families please reach out to discuss your ideas.  Other volunteer opportunities vary including assisting at community events, creating marketing materials and resource sheets using Canva or other programs, social media marketing support, and other opportunities.  If you are interested in volunteering for OberlinKids please contact Jenn Keathley at jkeathley@oberlinkids.org. 

We are seeking volunteers in multiple areas of the FAVA organization.

This is an unpaid volunteer position. We greatly appreciate our volunteers and all that they do for FAVA and the community.

Anticipated start date: immediate need
Possible Hours: Thurs & Fri 5-8pm, Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm

Skills and experience individuals will gain in this position:

If you’re interested, please email Erin McCarty at erin@fava.org