Local Service Trips

Throughout the year, Pay It Forward provides smaller scale local service opportunities. Pay It Forward provides transportation to and from service sites, so there is no need for students to find their own. We offer a wide variety of service trips focusing on various community needs to allow students to gain new experiences and match students to opportunities that they are genuinely passionate about.

Autumn 2025 Service Events:

Good Neighbors of Central Ohio

Saturday, September 27, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Volunteers will be helping in the food area, clothing area, and children's area assisting with the homeless population in Columbus. Register here!

Homes for Families

Sunday, September 28, 12 p.m.- 3 p.m.

Volunteers will assist Homes for Families' Family Stability team in receiving a large non-perishable food donation for our Harvest Giveaway. Volunteers will assist in preparing the space along with unloading and organizing food donations. Students can expect to have to bend, lift, and carry boxes of food as well as assist with organizing. Register here!

Charity Newsies

Sunday, October 5, 12:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Volunteers will assist Girl Scout volunteers participating in the Girl Scouts Program. Volunteers will assist with organizing clothing for school age kids. Register here!

If you have questions about Pay It Forward or Local Service Trips please contact us at payitforward@osu.edu!