You are an important part of our work!
“Volunteers are not paid – not because they are worthless,
but because they are priceless.” – Sherry Anderson
We are absolutely delighted that you’re considering joining us on our mission to create positive change in our community by volunteering with us. Your willingness to volunteer your time and talents is incredibly valuable to us, and we are deeply grateful for your interest.
We wholeheartedly believe that volunteers are the heartbeat of our organization. Without your dedication, passion, and commitment, we wouldn’t be able to achieve our mission of helping vulnerable children and families achieve their goals.
Volunteer Opportunities We Provide!
INDIVIDUAL OPPORTUNITIES
GROUP
OPPORTUNITIES
CORPORATE OPPORTUNITIES
If you have any question, please email volunteer@bestpoint.org.
What volunteer opportunities do we have available?
VIP Experience w/Ernst & Young – Heidt Center of Excellence
Date: September 6, 2024
Event Time: 12:30-2:05pm
Place: Heidt Center of Excellence – 4550 Red Bank Expy, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Age Group: 9th-12th grade
Volunteer Arrival Time: 12:15pm
Environment: Indoors & Outdoors (weather permitting)
Volunteer Meeting Place: Heidt Center Lobby
Parking: Heidt Center Main Parking Lot
Volunteers Attending: 12-14
Ernst & Young is excited to engage with our children through a variety of fun and meaningful activities. We believe that spending quality time with kids is incredibly important, and this event offers a wonderful opportunity for just that. Children can enjoy sports games, puzzles, and video games in different rooms, while also having the chance for one-on-one interactions where they can share their thoughts and experiences. This special event is all about connecting with our kids and making their day brighter.
Fitness & Wellness Day w/BRG Realty Group – Main Campus
Date: September 13, 2024
Event Time: 10am-2pm
Place: Main Campus – 5050 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Age Group: 4-18 years old
Volunteer Arrival Time: 9:45am
Volunteer Meeting Place: Emery Lobby
Parking: Visitor’s Parking Spaces (in front of the building) or General Parking Lot
Volunteers Attending: 25-30
BRG Realty Group is excited to sponsor a Fitness and Health Wellness Day for our kids, promoting the importance of staying fit and healthy. Our fun-filled day of outdoor activities will engage and educate our young residents on the benefits of an active lifestyle. The event will feature an outdoor fitness class, freeze tag, ball toss, jump ropes, a bubble station, corn hole, and much more! It’s a great opportunity for our community to come together with our kids to have fun and learn why fitness is essential for our overall well-being.
Budget Bootcamp – Main Campus
Date: October 2024
Event Time: TBD
Place: Main Campus – 5050 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Age Group: 12-18 years old
Volunteer Arrival Time: TBD
Volunteer Meeting Place: Emery Lobby
Parking: Visitor’s Parking Spaces (in front of the building) or General Parking Lot
Volunteers Needed: 5-7
More information coming soon!
Budget Bootcamp – Heidt Center of Excellence
Date: October 2024
Event Time: TBD
Place: Heidt Center of Excellence – 4550 Red Bank Expy, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Age Group: 12-18 years old
Volunteer Arrival Time: TBD
Volunteer Meeting Place: Emery Lobby
Parking: Visitor’s Parking Spaces (in front of the building) or General Parking Lot
Volunteers Needed: 5-7
More information coming soon!
Fall Festival
Date: October 2024
Event Time: TBD
Place: Main Campus – 5050 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Age Group: 5-18 years old
Volunteer Arrival Time: TBD
Volunteer Meeting Place: Emery Lobby
Parking: Visitor’s Parking Spaces (in front of the building) or General Parking Lot
Volunteers Needed: 10
More information coming soon!
NEW! Successful Transition Ceremony Luncheon – Fall Semester
Date: December 2024
Event Time: TBD
Place: Main Campus – 5050 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Age Group: 10-18 years old
Volunteer Arrival Time: TBD
Volunteer Meeting Place: Emery Lobby
Parking: Visitor’s Parking Spaces (in front of the building) or General Parking Lot
Volunteers Needed: 6
We are celebrating the transition of the children completing their program, leaving Best Point to transition back to their home school. This is a great group/corporate opportunity that would buy party decorations for the kids and sponsor their transition lunch. Upon arrival, the
volunteers would decorate the room with party supplies. Volunteers would serve the children lunch from 11:15am-12pm.
H.U.G.S – Help Us Give Smiles Packing Days
Multiple Dates:
- Tuesday, December 3, 2024
- Wednesday, December 4, 2024
- Thursday, December 5, 2024
Event Time: 2-5pm
Place: Main Campus – 5050 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Age Group: No children involved in opportunity
Volunteer Arrival Time: 1:45pm
Volunteer Meeting Place: Emery Lobby
Parking: Visitor’s Parking Spaces (in front of the building) or General Parking Lot
Volunteers Needed: 5-8 per day
We need volunteers to help pack and tag gifts for the children.
H.U.G.S – Help Us Give Smiles Pick Up/Delivery Days
Multiple Dates:
- Tuesday, December 10, 2024
- Wednesday, December 11, 2024
- Thursday, December 12, 2024
Event Time: 2-5pm
Place: Main Campus – 5050 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Age Group: No children involved in opportunity
Volunteer Arrival Time: 1:45pm
Volunteer Meeting Place: Emery Lobby
Parking: Visitor’s Parking Spaces (in front of the building) or General Parking Lot
Volunteers Needed: 6-8 per day
We need volunteers to assist with the gift distribution process after the gifts are packed. This includes staff picking up their gifts for the children and/or delivering the gifts to the right building so staff can retrieve the gift packages.
Successful Transition Ceremony Luncheon – Spring Semester
Date: May 2025
Event Time: TBD
Place: Main Campus – 5050 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Age Group: 10-18 years old
Volunteer Arrival Time: TBD
Volunteer Meeting Place: Emery Lobby
Parking: Visitor’s Parking Spaces (in front of the building) or General Parking Lot
Volunteers Needed: 4-5
We are celebrating the transition of the children completing their program, leaving Best Point to transition back to their home school. This is a great group/corporate opportunity that would buy party decorations for the kids and sponsor their transition lunch. Upon arrival, the
volunteers would decorate the room with party supplies. Volunteers would serve the children lunch from 11:15am-12pm.
Summer Fun Day
Date: May 2025
Event Time: TBD
Place: Main Campus – 5050 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Age Group: 5-18 years old
Volunteer Arrival Time: TBD
Volunteer Meeting Place: Emery Lobby
Parking: Visitor’s Parking Spaces (in front of the building) or General Parking Lot
Volunteers Needed: 9-12
We need 4-5 volunteers to help us man the game stations on the campus green. We need 4-5 volunteers to help us grill the food and help with food service. We need 1-2 to monitor the pool area.
Juneteenth Celebration
Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025
Event Time: TBD
Place: Main Campus – 5050 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Age Group: 5-18 years old
Environment: Outdoors (weather permitting)
Volunteer Arrival Time: TBD
Volunteer Meeting Place: Emery Lobby
Parking: Visitor’s Parking Spaces (in front of the building) or General Parking Lot
Volunteers Needed: 15-20
We need volunteers to help serve food. Lunch would be from 11am-12:30pm. We will be serving lunch on the campus green (sunshine) or in the cafeteria (if raining). We need volunteers to help run the activity stations that the kids will be participating. We also need event ambassadors to help with directing people to the restrooms, water fountains, etc.
Carnival
Date: July 2025
Event Time: 9am-3pm
Place: Main Campus – 5050 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Age Group: 5-18 years old
Environment: Outdoors
Volunteer Arrival Time: TBD
Volunteer Meeting Place: Emery Lobby
Parking: Visitor’s Parking Spaces (in front of the building) or General Parking Lot
Volunteers Needed: 10
Join the excitement at our upcoming carnival event! We’re seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help make this extravaganza a memorable experience for everyone by helping us at the various gaming stations! Come be a part of the fun and lend a hand in managing a station to create unforgettable moments for our community!
Field Day
Date: July 2025
Event Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Place: Main Campus – 5050 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Age Group: 4-17 years old
Environment: Outdoors & Indoors
Volunteer Arrival Time: 8:30AM, 11:30AM
Volunteer Meeting Place: Emery Lobby
Parking: Visitor’s Parking Spaces (in front of the building) or General Parking Lot
Volunteers Needed: 6
-Time Slot #1: 3 Volunteers for 8:30am – 12:00pm
-Time Slot #2: 3 Volunteers for 11:30am – 3:00pm
Our summer field day will include both athletic and non-athletic events for all ages. The goal of field day is to provide fun activities promoting teamwork and healthy competition! We need energetic volunteers to help manage the field day stations (hula hoop, relay races, water balloon toss, etc.)
Back-To-School – Pack Survival Kits
Date: July 2025
Event Time: 2-4pm
Place: Main Campus – 5050 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Age Group: No children involved in opportunity
Volunteer Arrival Time: 1:45am
Volunteer Meeting Place: Emery Lobby
Parking: Visitor’s Parking Spaces (in front of the building) or General Parking Lot
Volunteers Needed: 10
Who in the world can start school without a survival kit?! We want to embrace our kids as they come back to school! Over 350 kids will receive a half bottle of water, 2 snacks and a fidget on the first day of school. Come help us pack their survival kits!
Dance Day
Date: July 2025
Event Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Place: Main Campus – 5050 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Age Group: 4-17 years old
Environment: Indoors
Volunteer Arrival Time: 8:45am
Volunteer Meeting Place: Emery Lobby
Parking: Visitor’s Parking Spaces (in front of the building) or General Parking Lot
Volunteers Needed: 3
Come and join in on the luau fun! Campers will enjoy luau themed games and dance music. Volunteers can assist with the welcoming leis station, games and are welcome to demonstrate their dance moves!
Talent Show & Cookout – Summer Camp Program
Date: August 2025
Event Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
Place: Main Campus – 5050 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Age Group: 4-17 years old
Environment: Outdoors & Indoors
Volunteer Arrival Time: 9:45am
Volunteer Meeting Place: Emery Lobby
Parking: Visitor’s Parking Spaces (in front of the building) or General Parking Lot
Volunteers Needed: 12
Camp-I-Can proudly presents CoStar’s Got Talent! Children have prepared performing acts for a small talent showcase. Afterwards, families enjoy a cook-out to end the summer fun. Volunteers will be needed to grill and serve food.
Karaoke Party & End of Summer Cookout – Day Treatment Program
Date: August 2025
Event Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
Place: Main Campus – 5050 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Age Group: 4-17 years old
Environment: Outdoors & Indoors
Volunteer Arrival Time: 9:45am
Volunteer Meeting Place: Emery Lobby
Parking: Visitor’s Parking Spaces (in front of the building) or General Parking Lot
Volunteers Needed: 4
The Day Treatment Program will be hosting a fun karaoke and end of summer grill out party! Volunteers will be needed to grill and serve food.
Back-To-School – Prep & Pack Supplies
Date: August 2025
Event Time: 2-4pm
Place: Main Campus – 5050 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Age Group: No children involved in opportunity
Volunteer Arrival Time: 1:45am
Volunteer Meeting Place: Emery Lobby
Parking: Visitor’s Parking Spaces (in front of the building) or General Parking Lot
Volunteers Needed: 8
We need volunteers to help us load bookbags with school supplies, prep the loaded bookbags for pickup and re-stock and organize the Resource Center per all of the back-to-school supplies we receive per our donation drive.
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