Volunteer

I get such a good feeling from the looks and appreciation from the families that Happen helps. [...] I can have the most stressful day and than come to a Happen session, act like a nut, talk to the families, and I go home feeling like it's my birthday and everyone remembered. - 6-year Happen Volunteer Mark Cummings

There are many opportunities to work directly with children in need or behind the scenes prepping materials, fundraising, and helping out with special projects. Each volunteer receives a one-hour orientation in which you learn all about Happen's programs and culture. You will also have the opportunity to discuss your skills and areas of interest to tailor your volunteer experience.

Volunteering at Happen is a great opportunity to give back to society, but is not without it's own personal rewards. Happen volunteers are friendly, dedicated, and fun-loving individuals who work together to provide opportunities for success to children in need. By volunteering with Happen, you will have the opportunity to make friends with a diverse and passionate group of people. If you choose to work with children directly, you will find no greater reward than a child's smile and gratitude given to you just for providing your friendship and support. Happen is a small non-profit with a large reach, so it's easy to feel part of something that's both personal while being able to see the impact of your efforts. Some of our volunteers have been with us since the very beginning, which truly speaks to the rewarding nature of being involved with Happen.

Mentoring

I'm still a kid at heart & volunteering with Happen allows me to be a kid, while making a difference in a child's life.

- 2-year Happen Volunteer Karen Deime

Hand-on Volunteer Night
Alternate Tuesdays at 7:30 pm, please call (513)751-2345 for exact dates.

If you'd rather show your support behind the scenes, Happen hosts a Hands-On Volunteer Night every other Tuesday evening in a relaxed and social atmosphere. Volunteers prep materials for In-Studio Sessions and ASAP, including making creativity kits, cutting toy parts for Toy Lab, prepping clay, cutting Community Canvases into strips, or whatever just needs to get done. Tuesdays are the night to cut back, relax, and have fun with friends while doing good for the community. You might even get pizza. Please call (513) 751-2345 for exact dates.

The Go-Getters
Alternate Tuesdays at 7:30 pm, please call (513)751-2345 for exact dates.

On opposite Tuesdays from the Hands-On Night, our fundraising volunteer team meets to strategize new ways to generate support for Happen programs. Go Getters research grant opportunities, foundations, non-profit discount opportunities, as well as preparing collateral for our fundraising events and campaigns, such as Food for Thoughtfulness, the Annual Crown Support Fund, and Friends and Family. Please call 751-2345 to sign up.

Volunteer Events for your Group

Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity for your student organization, company, or social group? We offer a variety of different group volunteer events, either one-time only or on a rotating schedule. Scheduling a group volunteer day is a great way to develop teamwork and a sense of social responsibility in a comfortable and fun environment. Please call Tommy at (513) 751-2345 to schedule.

Special Skills

If none of these opportunities fit your interests, or if you have special skills or knowledge you'd like to contribute, or even if you'd just like some help deciding how to get involved, give us a call at (513) 751-2345 to set up a time to discuss how you might best fit in to the Happen scene. Volunteers in the past have brought their own photography, graphic design, illustration, video editing, animation, computer programming, construction, technology skills, sculpture, ceramics knowledge, and much more to the table. We are in constant need of individuals who can bring specialized knowledge to the team.