Get Involved
How to become involved in Hilliard?
Volunteering one’s time or talents for charitable, educational, social, political or other worthwhile purposes helps one connect with the community while making it a better a place to live, work and play. Volunteering can help shape a community. In addition, volunteering is a great way to make friends who have common interests.
Numerous organizations need volunteers to serve on boards, help plan events, serve as docents and assist in other areas. The time commitment can be one time for a few hours or on a regular basis and can accommodate your schedule.
Below is a current list of organizations looking for volunteers. Please contact them directly to inquire about the volunteer opportunity listed.
Early Television Museum
Volunteer Opportunities: Give tours of the Early Television Museum during the week as scheduled
with groups.
Contact: Steve McVoy at info@earlytelevision.org or 614-771-0510
Franklin County Fair
Volunteer Opportunities: Planning, staffing, set up, clean up of Franklin County Fair or Franklin County Agricultural Society events. Fair held mid July annually.
Contact: Emily Gabriel at emilygabriel@netzero.com or 614-529-9303
Hilliard Community Assistance Council
Volunteer Opportunities: Organize a food drive, start a food collection challenge, establish a fund raising campaign, start a fund raising campaign, set up a fund raiser to benefit the food pantry or help families selecting food.
Contact: Debbie Smith at 614-529-9602
Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce
Volunteer Opportunities: Workers for Hollyfest held each year in December and Taste of Hilliard
in August
Contact: Libby Gierach at info@hilliardchamber.org or 614-876-7666
Hilliard Arts Council
Volunteer Opportunities: Art Fair in September, Set Design, Costumes, Workshop instructors for performances and meetings held thoughout the year
Contact: Ken Brennemin at kenrob@columbus.rr.com or 614-527-4407
Old Hilliard Civic Association
Volunteer Opportunities: Planning of Old Hilliardfest held each year in September
Contact: Ed Daniels at 614-777-0246 or edwin@edwindaniel.com or John Peters at 614-327-4813 or oldhilliardfest@wowway.com
Northwest Franklin County Historical Society
Volunteer Opportunities: Docents, event Planning for workshops and events throughout year
Contact: Randy Smith at rsmith215@columbus.rr.com or 614-537-6404
Serving Our Neighbors (SON) Ministries
Evening Volunteer Opportunities: Adults, teens & families welcome. Exciting community-building, multicultural environment. Play with children grades K-7 in an indoor recess environment while their parents attend English classes. And/OR tutor/help children with their homework. Interact with people from 30 different countries, right here in Hilliard/Mill Run location. Contact Alison Gessner Rooney at arooney@son-ministries.org or 614-586-7939.
Solebrate! Food and Music Festival is in need of volunteers either by themselves, as a family or as groups and organizations. Volunteers can assist with beverages, at the stages, at actvities, etc. For more information or to volunteer contact Joyce Clark at jeclark3485@sbcglobal.net