Volunteer

Volunteer with YWCA Columbus

Since the opening of the YWCA Family Center in October 2005, YWCA Columbus has maintained a close partnership with the community. Over the years, tens of thousands of people have volunteered at the Family Center — providing kindness, warmth, and compassion to families experiencing a housing crisis.

Our volunteers provide essential support to our families by hosting donation drives, assisting in gardening and maintenance work, and — most importantly — providing meals to our residents 365 days a year. We rely 100% on the community to provide dinner for our families each evening. This saves the organization over $200,000 annually. Even better, the meals provide structure and stability to our residents at the end of the day, while giving them the opportunity to spend much-needed quality time together with their families.

Beyond the immediate impact on our families, volunteering with classmates and coworkers creates a shared experience that brings people closer together.

  • Meal Service

    Meal Service

    Sponsor, provide, or serve a meal to our families at the YWCA Family Center

  • Volunteer Outside of the Kitchen

    Volunteer Outside of the Kitchen

    Providing meals at the YWCA Family Center is our biggest need – but not our only need! We have several opportunities throughout the year to organize donated items, assist in maintenance projects, and more.

  • Mobilize Your Community

    Mobilize Your Community

    Volunteer in your own home or community to help programs across YWCA Columbus. Host a donation drive, assemble care packages, or make blankets for residents!

We’re Here to Help!

Please contact us if you have additional questions or would like to discuss a volunteer opportunity not listed here.

Alexa Molitor
Volunteer & Donations Manager

65 South Fourth St.
Columbus, OH 43215
614.253.3955

Learn more about our volunteer opportunities.

We love our volunteers!

YWCA Columbus is on a mission to provide support to those that need it most.