Community Engagement
In fulfillment of the university's mission, "education for citizenship," Ohio State students have numerous opportunities to connect with communities, engage in various issues, and develop skills for active citizenship. Leadership and Community Engagement offers a variety of programs designed to help students engage at a local, national, and global level. This dashboard is designed to allow students connect with community partners around service opportunities across central Ohio.
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Campus: Columbus
Join the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus and help register voters across Central Ohio—no experience needed! As a volunteer, you’ll attend community events like festivals, resource fairs, and campus gatherings to staff a League table (all supplies provided). You’ll engage with community members in a friendly, nonpartisan way, help people register to vote, and share unbiased election information. Before volunteering, you’ll complete a quick training by attending a session, watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEE_W-UEaHQ&t=4s , or meeting 1:1 with Sophia: https://calendly.com/vote-lwvcols/45min 06/06/2026 Saturday Kingdom Image Arts - Outdoor Drive In Movie 2501 Mock Road, Columbus OH 43219 8:00pm-10:00pm
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Campus: Columbus
Showroom volunteers help welcome our families into the Furniture Bank, help them choose furniture, and record the choices for our drivers. Our families come with a case worker who is already familiar with the process, and staff are always on hand, so volunteers are never alone. And of course we train our volunteers on the process! We need volunteers Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday mornings. An ongoing commitment throughout the schoolyear is preferred. Taking breaks for holidays and schoolwork is welcomed! (We do also serve families in the summer if you are local to the area.)
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Organization Neighborhood Services Inc.Campus: Columbus
Volunteer as a Pantry Assistant at NSI’s Food Pantry, located less than a mile away from the OSU campus center. Roll up your sleeves and help keep our pantry running strong by assisting neighbors with shopping in the pantry, stocking shelves, receiving deliveries, sorting donations, greeting neighbors, and more! This essential work ensures local families can access healthy nutrition in a safe community space. No prior experience needed! We offer flexible shifts 6 days a week that you can sign up for at your convenience. We do require closed-toed shoes. All volunteers will receive an orientation and will sign a volunteer liability waiver upon arrival. Sign up today to join your local community in the fight to end hunger in Central Ohio.
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