Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio has several volunteer opportunities in Bluffton and Pandora, according to Jessica Strahm, volunteer coordinator.

Here is the current list of opportunities. Contact Strahm at JStrahm@mhcoliving.org or call her at 419-358-1015, extension 248, for more details.

•• HILTY HOME ••

Worship Leader
*Come and lead the worship service
●  Tuesday Moring Services starting at 10:30 a.m.
Sept. 17, 24 Oct. 1,8,15
●  Thursday Moring Service starting at 10:30 a.m.
Sept. 19, 26 Oct. 3, 10, 17
●  Sunday Morning Services starting at 8:30 a.m.Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20

Bingo Caller
Monday afternoon 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.

Woodworking
*Need a volunteer to sit with an elder once a week while he enjoys his favorite craft - whittling.

Hilty Home Daycare Race track
*Looking for a volunteer or group who would be willing to install a cement race track for the kids.

Passing Water
*Help elders and staff by delivering cold water between 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. daily.

•• MAPLE CREST ••

Seasonal Yard Work
Concert on the Lawn
Sunday, Aug. 18, 5:20 p.m.
*2 volunteers are needed to assist the Maple Crest elders to and from the concert.

Allen County Fair
Thursday Aug. 22 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
*Do you enjoy the fair? So do our elders! Looking for a volunteer to assist elders as they walk around and enjoy the fair.

Puzzle Pieces
Monday, Aug. 26 at 3:30 p.m.
*Looking for a volunteer willing to lead elders in assembling a floor puzzle.

Resident and Family Picnic
Thursday Sept. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. *6 servers needed to help serve supper.

Visits at Maple Crest
* Come make some new friends by visiting with the elders at Maple Crest for 1 hour a week.

Enjoy leading a Bible Study from 4-5 p.m. on Thursdays
Lead the study of the Bible with 10-12 enthusiastic elders.
Available Dates: Oct. 10 and 17, Oct. 24 and  31, Dec. 5, 12

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: Aug. 12 and 26

Bingo Caller
*Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. and Fridays from 7-8 p.m.

•• MENNONITE MEMORIAL HOME ••
Landscaping
*Assist with keeping the grounds looking lovely for our elders. Shrub trimming, pruning, weeding and more

Concert on the Lawn (Community event)
Sunday Aug. 18
*Need volunteers to help serve ice cream and popcorn!

Allen County Fair
Thursday, Aug. 22 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
*Do you enjoy the fair? So do our elders! Looking for 3 volunteers to assist elders as they walk around and enjoy the fair!

Snack Cart
*Enjoy passing out evening snacks to elders starting at 7 p.m. Available Dates:
Aug. 3, 10, 11, 13, 16, 17, 18, 20, 24, 25, 30

Passing Water
*Help elders and staff by giving cold water to residents daily between 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Worship Leader
*Come and lead the worship service
●  Tuesday Evening Services starting at 6:30 p.m.
●  Sunday Morning Services starting at 9:30 a.m.
Avalible Dates: Aug. 6, 11, Sept. 24

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.
Avalible Dates: Aug. 11, 13, 18, Sept. 10, 15, 29