Visit patients and families at home, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, inpatient hospice units. Pay a friendly visit; relieve a family caregiver for an afternoon out; accompany a patient to the beauty salon, grocery store or a social event; read aloud; listen to memories; walk the dog; be the high point of someone’s day.
help with local events in the Cincinnati/NKY area. We have many third party events throughout the year and we would love to see new faces!
Help comfort a senior in their last days in our hospice setting
Help by hosting a sneaker drive in your communities–churches, schools, or with local sports teams.
Maintain a clean and welcoming museum environment by assisting with sweeping, dusting, tidying and fixing. General handy-person skills will be utilized in a number of specific projects. Grounds maintenance may include planting, weeding, watering, picking up trash and sweeping.
Perform clerical functions to assist the site manager. This may include database management, data entry, help with mailings, etc. It could also include inventory management for bookstore items.
Assist the site manager with press releases, neighborhood or targeted publicity, management of our website and social media accounts.
Conduct transactions for admissions and store items, re-stock shelves and maintain cash drawer. It could include inventory management for bookstore items. Familiarize yourself with the products offered and with Harriet’s life and times.
Is there a project you think would benefit the house? Let us know what you want to do. Past projects have included assistance with creating volunteer handbooks and developing activities for the Hattie and Eliza Stowe Educational Center.
Assist with special event planning and promotion.