The following are opportunities for student volunteers in Louisville for the month of November.

All November – various activities at the Family Emergency Shelter

– All November – flexible hours
– Students are needed to help with meals, organization, etc.
– Location: Family Emergency Shelter 1321 South Preston Street Louisville, KY 40208
– Details: Activities include serving a meal (individual); providing, preparing and serving a meal (group); opening the play room (group of 3-5); organizing and cleaning storage facilities (individual or group). Contact Josh Kornberg, the Community Engagement Coordinator of Volunteers of America Kentucky to volunteer and schedule specific times. Contact him at 502.636.4644 (desk) or 502.303.6993 (cell).

Fri. 11/9 – Festival of Trees and Lights Field Trip Helpers  *Must be 18 years or older

– 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
– Help guide field trips.
– Location: 401 E. Main Street Louisville, KY 40202
– Details: Field Trip Helpers will assist with the organization and flow of the Festival and may be asked to lead groups of 25-30 kids. Please wear comfortable clothes. Go tohttp://www.kosairchildrens.com/fotlvolunteers to apply and learn more.

Sun, 11/11 – Festival of Trees and Lights

– 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
– Help run and manage the Festival of Trees and Lights
– Location: 401 E. Main Street Louisville, KY 40202
– Details: Roles that will be assigned include : ticket takers, sweet shop volunteers, secret Santa helpers, children’s activities, floor sales, and floaters. Please wear comfortable shoes. Go to http://kosairchildrens.com/fotlvolunteers to sign up.

All November – Special Events Volunteer for KY Refugee Ministries

– Shifts: Flexible, will work with your schedule
– Help plan KRM’s fall/spring events
– Location: 969 B Cherokee Road Louisville, KY 40204
– Details: Must be at least 14 years old. You will assist with sending out invitations, supervising the children’s area and helping children at the arts and crafts table at the Highlands festival, setting up events, working ticket booths, and selling baked goods. For more information or to volunteer go to http://kyrm.org/get-involved/volunteer/.

Every Monday night in November (11-4, 11-11, 11-18, 11-25) – River City Love Squad

– 7 PM – 9 PM every Monday night
– Serve meals to homeless people
– Location: Lord’s Chapel at 2735 S. 4th St. Louisville, KY 40292
– To volunteer or for more information contact Pastor Joe McGrew at (502)-533-7257 or go to http://rclsm.org. The mission of the River City Love Squad is to feed, clothe, and shelter the homeless and needy.