Community Organizations and Events
Pataskala Lions Club
Contact: Jennie Ashbrook
Opportunities: Pataskala Haunted Forest and community events.
City of Pataskala
Contact: Jeremy Moore
Opportunities: Fire Hydrant Painting Program.
Jefferson Township
Contact: Ashlee Hull
Opportunities: Fall Festival and Easter Egg Hunt.
Empower Our Youth
Contact: Tonya Kelly
Phone: 614-928-0016
Opportunities: Boys, Books, & Badges.
Bhutanese Community of Central Ohio
Contact: Kamal Adhikari
Opportunities: Year-round community service opportunities and support for cultural events.
Pataskala LEADS
Contact: Kimberlee Raike
Opportunities: Restocking pantry shelves during open pantry hours on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
American Red Cross
Contact: Kelsey Keller
Opportunities: Starting and supporting Red Cross clubs and blood drives.
Food Assistance and Community Support
Pataskala United Methodist Church
Contact: Sarah Younkey
Opportunities: Community food giveaway events.
Joseph's Coat
Contact: Cherie Hoffman
Opportunities: Clothing distribution and community support services. Volunteer hours are available Tuesday evenings from 3:00–7:00 p.m., Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Salvation Army
Opportunities: Community outreach and service projects.
HEART Food Pantry
Contact: Pam Coulter
Opportunities: Preparing and stocking food, assisting shoppers, and supporting pantry operations.
PB&J Connections
Contact: Erica Lewis
Opportunities: Volunteer and internship opportunities supporting youth and families.
Youth Programs and Recreation
Pickerington Area Soccer Association
Contact: Zach Douglas
Opportunities: Concession stand support.
Licking Heights Youth Soccer League (LHYSL)
Contacts: Nick Bryan and Nikki Saunders
Opportunities: Hive Night events and concession support.
Licking Heights Athletic Concessions
Contacts: Nikki Saunders and Ellie Geiger
Opportunities: Support at Licking Heights athletic events.
Licking Heights Youth Athletics (LHYA)
Contact: Dave Pontious
Opportunities: Youth sports programming and community events.
West Licking County YMCA
Contact: Sharde Pratt
Opportunities: Spooktacular, Christmas Photos, Craft Night, Holiday Cake Decorating, Daddy/Daughter Dance, Art Gala, and other family events.
Environmental and Agricultural Opportunities
The Garden For All
Contacts: Emma Clark and Marci Leveillee
Opportunities: Gardening, planting, harvesting, and community beautification projects.
Senior Citizen and Assisted Living Opportunities
Tuscany Gardens
Contact: Sharlene Burford
Opportunities: Holiday card projects and resident engagement activities.
Crown Pointe Assisted Living
Contact: Misty Bonilla
Opportunities: Resident activities and community engagement.
Pataskala Oaks Care Center
Contact: Melissa Osborne
Opportunities: Thanksgiving and Christmas card projects and resident activities.
Inn at Summit Trail
Opportunities: Resident engagement and community support opportunities.
Heaven's Corner Home Health Care
Contact: Durga Timisina
Opportunities: Assisting seniors with activities, walks, meals, and basic English instruction.
Animal Care and Therapeutic Services
Dreams on Horseback
Contacts: Ellen Lee and Andria Castro
Opportunities: Barn care, horse care, arena assistants, sidewalkers, and therapeutic riding lesson support. Some opportunities require volunteers to be at least 14 years old.
Licking County Humane Society
Contact: Kayla Long
Opportunities: Animal care, shelter support, and volunteering at Sophie's Thrift Store. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old to volunteer independently.
For questions regarding volunteer opportunities or community partnerships, please contact:
Mitch Tom
Director of Student Services
Licking Heights Local Schools
Phone: (740) 927-6926
Licking Heights Local Schools appreciates the many community organizations that partner with our students and families to provide meaningful opportunities for service, leadership, and personal growth.