Provides environmental education, litter prevention and voluntary partnerships to establishing greener communities.

Volunteer groups adopt a two mile section or an interchange along a State Route, United States Route or Interstate. Groups who sign up with the program adopt for two years. We ask that they pick up a minimum of four times each year. Participants in Adopt-A-Highway should be volunteers and not paid to pick up litter. Groups can partner with others in adopting, but may not pay another group to pick up litter. The Department of Transportation will provide safety training, trash bags, disposable safety vests and two signs to be used at the beginning of the two mile section. The only cost to each group is their time.

Offers an innovative agricultural educational site with many volunteer opportunities in farming, gardening, equipment and facility upkeep, trail maintenance, and more.

Actively seeking individuals who are willing to work on a wide variety of projects in the parks.

Provides a variety of volunteer opportunities in the parks and at outreach programs.

Actively seeking volunteers to maintain trail systems, protect natural, historic, and cultural resources, and educate and engage the local community.

Seeks volunteers to assist staff with park maintenance.

Loans the Community Pride Trailer (CPT) for urban beautification projects on public lands by City of Akron residents and community volunteer groups. The trailer is stocked with landscaping tools and cleanup supplies to assist volunteers with removing debris and clearing public lands in Akron's neighborhoods. Staff will deliver and pick-up the trailer to and from the designated location.

Volunteer opportunities available at VolunteerKnox.com

Offers volunteer opportunities for individuals who would like to help with planting and maintaining wildflower and herb gardens. Also seeks volunteers to monitor the Butterfly and Bluebird trail. All volunteers receive an orientation session. Agency holds an annual dinner for volunteers.

Offers opportunities to those who wish to volunteer their help with the following: clerical and office duties, tour guides, horticultural and botany education, garden maintenance, plant census, event coordination, fund raising, and language translation.

Provides intensive training in horticulture to interested Ohio residents who then volunteer their time assisting with educational programs and activities for Lorain County residents. Master Gardener Volunteers provide such educational services to their communities as answering gardening questions from the public; conducting plant clinics; gardening activities with children, senior citizens, or disabled persons; beautifying the community; developing community or demonstration gardens; and other horticultural activities.

Seeks volunteers to help with all aspects of the metal recycling process. Tasks range from material handling, collection, and dismantling of appliances. Seeks help with customer service, landscaping and maintenance, and special events. Also seeks volunteers to assist with communications (website creation and public service announcements). Volunteers may use their experience on job resumes. Agency hosts volunteer appreciation events.

Loans the Litter and Illegal Dump Cleanup Trailer for use by City of Akron residents and community volunteer groups. Stocks the trailer with cleanup supplies for large scale cleanups on public lands. Offers delivery and pick-up of the trailer by staff to and from the designated location.

Seeks volunteers to assist with the clean-up and beautifcation of the buildings and ground. Tasks may include weeding and gardening, lawn maintenance, general cleaning, and inside/outside painting.

Offers various opportunities for adults to volunteer at the Home.

Recruits volunteer groups to prep, plant, and maintain a flower garden on an Akron City public site location of their choosing to control litter and beautify the neighborhood.

Volunteers help at visitor centers, on trails, on the train, at farmers' markets, in offices, and at programs. Volunteer program is co-managed with the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Actively seeking volunteers to assist with a variety of gardening projects.

Offers volunteer opportunities for individuals or groups to assist park staff with nature programs and animal care, trail clearance and maintenance, litter control, special events and other beautification projects.

Provides a variety of volunteer opportunities in the Habitat ReStore.

Offers drop-off recycling of paper, plastic, cans, cardboard, and glass at six locations: 1620 W. Main St. and 525 E.Home Road in Springfield, 1539 Student Ave. in Northridge, 7952 Dayton-Springfield Rd. Enon, at the intersection of Old Columbus Rd. and Route 54, and 5467 Selma Pike in Green Township,Pitchin. Specialty recycling of household hazardous waste, paint, tires, electronics, fluorescent bulbs, and document destruction

Offers the opportunity for individuals and groups to volunteers to assist with the organization. Includes opportunities for nature clean up, supporting canoe, bicycle, and fishing activities, and assisting with a variety of fundraising events.

Seeking volunteers for a variety of opportunities including: visitor center clerical help, hunt program work group, GPS/GIS technician, manitenance assistance, bookstore opperations, recreation programs, community outreach assistanct,

Offers opportunities with Conservation, Recreation, and Cultural Heritage. Volunteers with a valid background check and additional training can participate in public and classroom educational opportunities and the Park Ambassador program. These groups include Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalists and Master Gardeners. Adopt-a-seed-collecting-bed and adopt-a-garden-program also available.