Christian Service at St. John's Jesuit

Local Community Service

Community Service Agencies

AGENCY: Aurora House
ADDRESS: 1035 N. Superior, Toledo, OH 43604
PHONE: 241-5066
TYPE OF WORK: Working with children of homeless women.
TIMES: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (not 1-2:30 p.m.) (best) 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

AGENCY: Bethany House
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 80596, Toledo, OH 43608-0586
TYPE OF AGENCY: Supportive community service program for abused women children.
DESCRIPTION: Volunteers will direct recreation time for the children of the women at Bethany House. The children are in special need of male companion-ship-reading stories, playing games, etc.
DAYS AND TIMES: Wednesday: 5:15 - 6:45 p.m. Fri. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Weekends also available.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Initial interview required. (On orientation day, come l/2 hour early.)

AGENCY: Big Brothers / Big Sisters
ADDRESS: 1 Stranahan Square, Suite 252, Toledo, OH 43604
PHONE: 243-4600
DESCRIPTION: Mentoring Elementary-aged students TIMES: During the school day
SPECIAL REQS: Orientation at Big Brothers / Big Sisters

AGENCY: Catholic Club
ADDRESS: 1601 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, OH 43624
PHONE: 243-7255
TYPE OF AGENCY: Multi-purpose youth agency
DESCRIPTION: Preschool all day. After school tutoring from 3:00-6:00
DAYS AND TIMES: Pre-School: M-F; Latch Key after school: M-F
SPECIAL REQS: Interview at agency.

AGENCY: David's House
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 391, Toledo, OH 43697
PHONE: 244-6682
TYPE OF AGENCY: Care and support for those with AIDS
DESCRIPTION: Caring for residents of David's House; outreach to other clients with AIDS
DAYS AND TIMES: to be arranged
SPECIAL REQS: Sept. 25th HIV Awareness Orientation is mandatory

AGENCY: Family House
ADDRESS: 669 Indiana Avenue, Toledo, OH 43602
PHONE: 242-5505
TYPE OF AGENCY: Shelter for low-income families.
DESCRIPTION: Tutoring and playing with infants and young children
DAYS AND TIMES: Mornings-infants in preschool, Afternoons-kids in preschool, After school until 4:15 or 4:30-tutoring program or work in preschool. Preschool is closed from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

AGENCY: Good Samaritan Outreach Center
ADDRESS: 1108 Broadway Toledo, OH 43609
PHONE: 244-0908
TYPE OF AGENCY: Social service-outreach to the poor.
DESCRIPTION: Volunteers will assist with the morning breakfast program and dinner program.
DAYS AND TIMES: Mon. thru Sat.: 8:00-10:00 (Breakfast); 2:30-5:00 (dinner)
SPECIAL REQS: Personal interview and orientation required.

AGENCY: Historic St. Pat's Soup Kitchen
ADDRESS: L.M.H.A. Multipurpose Center/Belmont at 15th St.
PHONE: work 865-1251 home 885-4247
TYPE OF AGENCY: Soup kitchen/After School Tutoring
DESCRIPTION: Volunteers are needed to help with the Sunday food program and after school tutorial program.
DAYS AND TIMES: Soup Kitchen Hours--Sunday, 10-12 (setup) 12-2:30 (serving & cleanup) Tutoring Hours--Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00-5:00 p.m.

AGENCY: Huntington Community Center
PHONE: 882-8415
ADDRESS: 5440 Marshall Rd., Sylvania, OH 43560
TYPE OF AGENCY: Tutorial Program
DESCRIPTION: Volunteers will tutor grade school students after school from approximately 3:30-5:30 p.m. Most tutoring will be one to one.
DAYS AND TIMES: Monday thru Thursday 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
SPECIAL REQS: Orientation

AGENCY: Our Lady of Lourdes Soup Kitchen
PHONE: 726-8251
ADDRESS: 6149 Hill Ave., Toledo, OH 43615
DESCRIPTION: Volunteers will assist with the lunch program.
DAYS AND TIMES: from 10:00 - 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.

AGENCY: Toledo-Seagate Food Bank
ADDRESS: 526 High St., Toledo, OH 43609
PHONE: 244-6996
TYPE OF AGENCY: Food Bank
DESCRIPTION: Volunteers will sort, repack, stack, and load daily food orders. DAYS AND TIMES: Monday thru Friday: 8:00-2:00p.m.
SPECIAL REQS: Initial orientation will be given.

Educational Programs

AGENCY: Cherry Preschool
ADDRESS: 340 Stanley Ct., Toledo, OH 43608
PHONE: 244-3321
TYPE OF AGENCY: Special needs program for handicapped children
DESCRIPTION: Tutoring and one-on-one work with pre-school children and parents.
DAYS AND TIMES: Mon., Tues., Weds.,Thurs. 9:15-11:45/12:30-3:00 Wednesday mornings also available.
SPECIAL REQS: Registration form.

AGENCY: C.S.I.
ADDRESS: 428 N. Michigan St., Toledo, OH 43624
PHONE: 213-6687
DESCRIPTION: Tutoring first time offenders.
DAYS AND TIMES: Mornings 8:30-10:30 M,T,R,F
AGENCY: Gesu Elementary School
ADDRESS: 2045 Parkside Blv., Toledo, OH 43607
PHONE: 536-5634
DESCRIPTION: School and school related activities at all levels.
DAYS AND TIMES: Monday through Friday: 8:00-12:00 (mornings best)
SPECIAL REQS: Orientation on first day of volunteering.

AGENCY: Glendale-Fielbach Preschool
ADDRESS: 2317 Cass Road, Toledo, OH 43614
PHONE: 385-0621
TYPE OF AGENCY: Special needs program for handicapped children
DESCRIPTION: Tutoring and one-on-one work with pre-school children and parents.
DAYS AND TIMES: Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri. 9:15-11:45 / 12:30-3:00 (Wednesday mornings also available)
SPECIAL REQS: Registration form.

AGENCY: Queen of Apostles Elementary School
ADDRESS: 235 Courtland, Toledo, OH 43609
PHONE: 241-7829
DESCRIPTION: School and school-related activities; tutoring groups of students; tutoring students on an individual basis.
DAYS AND TIMES: Monday - Thursday mornings best; Fridays after 10, no Thursday p.m.
SPECIAL REQS: Appointment with principal.

AGENCY: St. Hyacinth School Elementary School
ADDRESS: 728 Parkside Boulevard, Toledo, OH 43607
PHONE: 535-7078
DESCRIPTION: Tutoring, Playground Supervisor, Proficiency Test Preparation
DAYS AND TIMES: Monday-Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

AGENCY: St. Jude Elementary School
ADDRESS: 3648 Victory, Toledo, OH 43607
PHONE: 531-4951
DESCRIPTION: School and school related activities at all levels; helping in the classroom; tutoring students; working with small groups.
DAYS AND TIMES: Monday thru Friday: 8:30-11:30; 12:00-2:30 Specific Needs: Mon and Fri-all day work with computers Mon. thru Fri.-12:30-2:30 Phys ed
SPECIAL REQS: Orientation with the principal and cooperating teacher.

AGENCY: St. Martin de Porres Elementary School
ADDRESS: 1120 Horace, Toledo, OH 43606
PHONE: 241-2892 (school) 241-4544 (parish)
DESCRIPTION: School related activities. Helping in the classroom as a tutor or teacher aide.
DAYS AND TIMES: Monday thru Friday: 8:15-2:30
SPECIAL REQS: Interview with school principal

AGENCY: St. Mary's Elementary School
ADDRESS: 219 Page St., Toledo, OH 43620
PHONE: 241-3361
JOB DESCRIPTION: School related activities. Helping in the classroom as a tutor or teacher aide.
DAYS AND TIMES: Monday thru Friday: 8:15-2:45
SPECIAL REQS: Appointment with cooperating teacher.

AGENCY: Spring Elementary School
ADDRESS: 730 Spring St., Toledo, Ohio 43608
PHONE: 726-8061
DESCRIPTION: Tutoring and mentoring
DAYS AND TIMES: During the school day
SPECIAL REQS: Meeting with supervisor and learning HOSTS Mentoring program.

Health Care Programs

AGENCY: Anne Grady Center
ADDRESS: 1525 Eber Rd., Holland, OH 43528
PHONE: 866-6500
TYPE OF AGENCY: Residential facility for severely and profoundly disabled adults
DESCRIPTION: Volunteers will help with recreational and vocational activities and be special friends to residents.Swim time also available in the mornings.
DAYS AND TIMES: Most times are available.
SPECIAL REQS: Orientation, interview, and agency tour.

AGENCY: Flower Hospital
ADDRESS: 5200 Harroun Rd., Sylvania, OH 43560
PHONE: 824-1019
TYPE OF AGENCY: Hospital
DESCRIPTION: Hospital and hospital-related activities. Volunteers will work in physical therapy and Sunday religious services.
DAYS AND TIMES: Monday thru Friday: 8:00-10:00; Sunday morning 9:00 - 11:00 (Tuesday is not the best day). 1 person a day.
SPECIAL REQS: Pre-application form and special orientation session.

AGENCY: Mariner Health Care of Toledo
ADDRESS: 1011 N. Byrne Rd., Toledo, OH 43607
PHONE: 531-5321
TYPE OF AGENCY: Residential facility for the elderly.
DESCRIPTION: Assignments will be made according to the volunteer's interest. Small group activities and one-on-one visitation.
DAYS AND TIMES: Monday thru Friday: 9-11:30; 1-4:30; 6:30-8:00 p.m. Weekends by arrangement, 10:30 - 4:30.
SPECIAL REQS: Orientation required.

AGENCY: Northwest Ohio Developmental Center
ADDRESS: 1101 S. Detroit Ave., Toledo, OH: 43614
PHONE: 385-0231
TYPE OF AGENCY: Facility for physically and mentally challenged
DESCRIPTION: To provide consistent opportunities for contact between volunteers and disabled clients. (recreation and group activities)
DAYS AND TIMES: Afternoons, evenings and weekends
SPECIAL REQS: Special orientation.

AGENCY: Northwest Ohio Hospice
ADDRESS: 30000 East River Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551
PHONE: 661-4001
TYPE OF AGENCY: Established to meet the needs of the terminally ill and of those who love them.
DESCRIPTION: Assisting people who are terminally ill and their families by helping at mealtimes, visiting patients, taking patients outside
DAYS AND TIMES: 7:30 A.M.-6:30 P.M., preferably Mon., Weds, and Thursdays

AGENCY: St. Luke's Hospital
ADDRESS: 5901 Monclova Rd., Maumee, OH 43537
PHONE: 893-5919
DESCRIPTION: Volunteers will be trained in many departments to transport patients; i.e. physical therapy, pediatrics, primary life, nuclear medicine as needed.
DAYS AND TIMES: Monday - Friday: 12:00-5:00 p.m. (2 volunteers each day.) Sunday mornings also available.
SPECIAL REQS: Pre-application form required.

AGENCY: St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center
ADDRESS: 2213 Cherry St., Toledo, OH 43608
PHONE: 251-4145/251-2694
DESCRIPTION: Hospital and hospital-related activities. Volunteers will work in several areas: patient escort, histology, surgery, outpatient surgery, and pediatrics unit/dayroom.
DAYS AND TIMES: Monday thru Friday: 8:00-5:00
SPECIAL REQS: Pre-application form, interview, and special orientation program. (student must purchase a shirt)

AGENCY: Spring Meadows Care
ADDRESS: 1125 Clarion, Holland, OH 43528
PHONE: 866-6124
TYPE OF AGENCY: Nursing facility
DESCRIPTION: Patient transport, assist with recreational programs, one-on-one visiting.
DAYS AND TIMES: Monday-Friday: 9:30-12:00; also 1:30-5:00 and evenings.
SPECIAL REQS: Orientation, especially on Monday and Tuesday.

AGENCY: Sunshine Children's Home
ADDRESS: 7223 Maumee-Western, Maumee, OH 43537
PHONE: 867-0251
DESCRIPTION: Varied activities including artist clerks, educational aides, volunteer visitors, and recreational aides.
TYPE OF AGENCY: Resident facility for mentally retarded children young adults.
DAYS AND TIMES: Monday thru Friday-3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sat. 10-4 p.m. (swim time supervision also available)
SPECIAL REQS: General tour during first visit. Training and orientation done individually.