ARTIST GRANTS AVAILABLE -- Cincinnati residents may apply for an arts grant. Deadline: Feb. 15, 2002. Applications available at the Art Academy, Arts Consortium, Crazy Ladies, Enjoy the Arts, Public libraries, University of Cincinnati, Urban Appalachian Council, Weston Art Gallery and the Westwood Town Hall. 513-352-4985.

ARTS CONSORTIUM OF CINCINNATI -- The Arts Consortium is currently taking applications for crafters, lectures and visual artists of all media to become an ACC Resident Artist. Applications available at the Linn Street and Union Terminal facilities. 513-381-0645.

BASE GALLERY -- Looking for diverse new visual artist-members to join them in their Final Friday Gallery openings. 1227 Main St., Downtown. 513-721-BASE.

VISIONARY ART IN ACTION -- VAIA is taking submissions in all media for its next juried art exhibit titled, "Celebrating Life." All artists working in the Tristate are encouraged to submit up to five slides or photographs, along with jury fee and application to this popular gallery. Deadline for entry is April 1. For information, call Charles Brown at (513) 421-4455 or stop in for an application at Visionary Art In Action, 945 Hatch St., Mount Adams.

CIRCLE SINGERS -- The local adult community chorus is expanding and invites area music lovers to join. All voices welcome, particularly tenor and bass. No auditions required. Repertoire includes Broadway, classical, spiritual and folk, patriotic and more. Rehearsals are 7:30-9:15 p.m. Tuesdays. 513-777-1481 or 513-563-2457.

KINGSMEN -- One of the most colorful male choruses is looking for new members over 21. Rehearsals: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Zion United Church, Montgomery Road at Indian Mound, Norwood. 513-825-1103 or 513-891-8381.

SHAPE NOTE SINGERS -- This recreational singing group focuses on four-part A Cappella singing. Beginners and experienced singers welcome. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Second Sunday of the month. Walnut Hills Christian Church, 1438 E. McMillan St., Walnut Hills. 513-861-1137.

SYCAMORE SINGERS -- Looking for new voices to rejuvenate their mixed chorus; must be 18 or older. Rehearsals: 7-9:30 p.m. Mondays. Sycamore High School, 7400 Cornell Road, Montgomery. 513-984-0055 or 513-703-6223.

VOCALEASE -- This professional vocal jazz ensemble seeks high tenor voice. Excellent musicianship, sight-reading, ability to solo and a willingness to travel are required. VocalEase has performed with the Boca Raton Pops, the Cincinnati Pops and others. 513-931-1470.

VOICEBOX -- This professional A Cappella group is conducting a search for a new bass. The ideal candidate should have at least a bachelor's degree in music, and should be skilled and experienced in a wide range of musical styles. To schedule an interview/audition, 513-533-04667 or www.simplyvoices.com.

THE KNOW THEATRE TRIBE -- Volunteers are needed to work in directing, grant writing, publicity, editing, costuming, set designing, set building, lighting and sound designing, graphic designing, stage managing, house managing, to work as stagehands, poster distributors, and on the construction/set building crew. Experience is a plus, but not necessary. Stipends available for most positions. Flexible work schedule. Gabriel's Corner, 1425 Sycamore St., Over-the-Rhine. 513-871-1429 or knowtribe@hotmail.com.

MADCAP PRODUCTIONS PUPPET THEATRE -- The country's largest giant puppet theatre company is auditioning actors and puppeteers. Starting dates will be in January or June 2002. Competitive salary. To schedule an audition, send a resume, head-shot and cover letter to Mel Hatch, Madcap productions, 3316 Glenmore Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio, 45211 or fax to 513-921-3845. www.madcappuppets.com.

THE MILFORD THEATRE GUILDE -- Holding auditions for the farce, Play On. The Guild needs ten people, age 20-60, and three men and three women. 2-4 p.m. Saturday and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. St. Andrew's Parish Center, 552 Main St., Milford. 513-861-5646.

NONAME THEATRE -- Is looking for a few good members and volunteers as well as a stage manager for an upcoming production of one-act plays. 513-662-5654.

NOTHING SACRED PLAYERS -- The Nothing sacred players are holding auditions for new players! Come be a part of the improv hilarity! No experience necessary. 3745 Colerain Ave., Northside. 513-227-9580 or NothingSacredPlayers@hotmail.com. www. NothingSacredPlayers.com.

RENEGADE GARAGE PLAYERS -- Volunteers are needed for this theater group involving people with and without disabilities. 513-761-9517.

RISING PHOENIX THEATRE COMPANY -- The roles of Roy and Vinnie are still open for the upcoming production of The Odd Couple. Auditionees should prepare two contrasting monologues for a five-minute audition. 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday. To make an appointment, call 513-705-4131.

WOMEN'S THEATER INITIATIVE -- Looking for Swing Dancers, women theater professionals, angels, and volunteers to participate in their production of Bridget Carpenter's Fall. 513-604-8545.

POETRY CONTEST -- Over 25o prizes will be awarded in this contest with $58,000 of booty available to winning poets. Beginners are encouraged to enter. Deadline is Feb. 28. Free. The International Library of Poetry, Suite 19913m 1 Poetry Plaza, Owings Mills, MD 21117. www.poetry.com

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL ANNUAL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN -- This charitable organization seeks monetary donations and contributions of good-quality used items. Items will be accepted at any of the greater Cincinnati Society thrift stores. For information, call 513-421-CARE. Money donors can call 513-562-8841. All donations are tax-deductible.

UNICEF -- Support this non-profit by buying available holiday cards at the following locations: AIMS Bookstore, First Unitarian Church, Pipkins Fruit Market, Western Hills Photo, The Crazy Ladies Bookstroe, The Blue Marble, Hair Handlers, LeCezzanne, New World Bookshop, Hader Hardware and the Library Friend Shop. 513-521-4745.

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA -- Seeks donations of cars and other vehicles. 513-381-1954.

ACLU OF OHIO -- Volunteers are needed for the Southwest Chapter of the ACLU of Ohio. Our interests are in the areas of the First Amendment, illegal search, privacy, racial equality, women's rights, employment rights, student rights, gay and lesbian rights, prisoner's rights and police abuse. 513-588-4235 or shannon_aclu@mailcity.com.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY -- Seeks volunteers to fill retail-type positions for the Discovery Shop. ... Also looking for young professionals to start a Young Professionals Committee. ... American Cancer Society, 11117 Kenwood Road. 513-891-1600.

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION -- Seeks volunteers for clerical support, data entry and special events support for the area office in West Chester. 513-759-9330.

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION -- Seeks volunteers nurses, LPNs, nursing students, paramedics and EMTs to help conduct blood pressure screenings and cardiovascular and stroke risk assessments. 513-281-4048 or pwilliams@heart.org.

ARONOFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS -- Applications are now being accepted for volunteers to work at the information desk and in our art gallery. Applications are accepted year-round for ushers. A twice-per-month commitment is required and training is provided. Volunteers receive invitations to select dress rehearsals of performances. 513-977-4113.

ART CONSORTIUM OF CINCINNATI -- The ACC's Linn Street and Union Terminal Facility needs volunteers to assist with special events, act as docents and more. 513-381-0645 or 513-345-3744.

BAYLEY PLACE NURSING AND RETIREMENT HOME -- Seeks volunteers to transport residents to and from activities, help them with shopping and be their friend. Also seeks help in the gift shop. Delhi. 513-347-5500.

BEECH ACRES -- Seeks childcare providers and group facilitators for parent support groups in Westwood, Lincoln Heights, Downtown Cincinnati, English Woods, West Chester Blue Ash and Millvale. Training and ongoing support are provided. 513-231-6630.

BOONE COUNTY CASA -- Boone County Court Appointed Special Advocates needs adult volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children. Training provided. 859-334-3154.

BRANDON BLAIR YOUTH INC. -- Seeking tutors to help at-risk youth. Also needs volunteers to do yard work and work at festivals. South Fairmount. 513-244-7675.

BRIGHTON CENTER, INC. -- The center is seeking volunteers for its Center for Employment Training and its Project Safe Place. ... Volunteers needed to assist with tutoring or mentoring youth, providing activities for seniors, marketing, fund-raising, painting and beautification projects, clerical duties, emergency assistance, activities for school age children and more. Volunteers also needed for landscaping, lawn maintenance, home repairs and building projects. Newport. 859-491-8303, ext. 2032.

BROOKSIDE -- Seeks volunteers to: work in the day camp, help with recreational activities, assist with outings, read to residents and entertain residents. Mason. 513-398-1020.

BROWN COUNTY HELPING HANDS -- Help sort clothes and take inventory of the food pantry. Georgetown. 937-378-6942.

BROWN COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL -- Seeks volunteers to serve as drivers for clients. Georgetown. 937-378-6603.

CAMPUS CALIFORNIA TG -- New non-profit organization recruiting volunteers to train for work at development projects in Africa. 530-467-4082 or www.cctg.org

CARACOLE -- Cincinnati's only non-profit agency, providing safe, secure and affordable housing for persons living with HIV/AIDS, seeks volunteer caregivers at residence. Training is provided. Other volunteer opportunities are available. 513-761-1480.

CARMEL MANOR -- Volunteers needed 5:30-7 p.m. daily to help feed residents their evening meal. Fort Thomas. 859-781-5111 or carmelmanor@fuse.net.

CEDAR VILLAGE -- Provides a retirement community for people of the Jewish faith. Seeks help in the deli. Also needs volunteers to transport residents to and from activities, lead residents in activities and entertain residents. Mason. 513-336-3162 or mklein@cedar-village.org.

CENTER FOR CHEMICAL ADDICTIONS TREATMENT -- Needs volunteers to work in the garden. West End. 513-381-6672 or ccatsober@mindspring.com.

CENTER FOR PEACE EDUCATION -- Volunteers are needed for a program called Peace Pals, which will teach elementary students conflict management skills through various stories and activities. 513-221-4863.

CENTRAL CLINIC -- Seeks volunteers to work in the consignment shop. Corryville. 513-861-8666 or justasecond@fuse.net.

CHILD FOCUS, INC. -- Needs volunteers to assist with the Head Start preschool program. Clermont County. 513-528-7224 or www.child-focus.org.

CHILDREN'S THEATER -- Seeks volunteers to work during daytime school performances, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 513-569-8080 ext. 17.

CHURCHES ACTIVE IN NORTHSIDE -- Help collect food, household and hygiene items for Northside residents. 513-591-2246.

CINCINNATI ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND -- Volunteers are needed to read to people who are blind or print-impaired and provide transportation for some clients and staff members. Training and ongoing support is provided. 513-487-4217.

CINCINNATI HABITAT FOR HUMANITY -- Volunteers of the corporate community are needed to join local families to build a simple, decent place to live. Corporations can help support by contributing cash gifts, in-kind building materials and services, sponsoring or co-sponsoring a CHFH house, casual marketing and volunteering on the job site. 513-621-4147 or 513-763-3100.

CINCINNATI OBSERVATORY CENTER -- Training will be provided to volunteers interested in becoming astronomy assistants, early childhood teachers, librarians or historical archivists. 513-321-5186.

CIVIC GARDEN CENTER -- The non-profit organization that promotes gardening and environmental responsibility seeks volunteers for gardening, horticultural research, reception desk, garden shop sales and hands-on gardening education in elementary schools. 513-221-0981.

CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER -- Recruits new docents. These volunteers guide groups of school children through CAC exhibitions. 513-345-8420.

CONTEMPORARY DANCE THEATER -- Contemporary dance theater needs volunters for clean up and office staff. Volunteers receive free dance classes in return for their services Call 591-2557

COUNTY OF HAMILTON PROBATION DEPARTMENT -- Volunteers needed to be a case aide or one-to-one counselor for Hamilton County Adult Probation. Training and supervision provided. 513-852-3795.

DEUPREE COMMUNITY MEALS ON WHEELS -- Help deliver a warm lunch and a smile to elderly adults. 513-561-8150.

DROP-INN CENTER -- Help collect nonperishable goods for the shelter or work in the shelter with the homeless. 513-721-0643 or volunteer@overtherhine.org.

EDUCATIONAL THEATRE ORGANIZATION -- Is seeking volunteers for special projects, mailings, and clerical work. If you have theatre background or just enjoy the theatre atmosphere, call 513-977-4763 ext. 236.

EMANUEL COMMUNITY CENTER -- This non-profit agency seeks support in the following program areas: mentors for school-age children, computer instructors, help in grant-writing to raise project funds, aerobics instructors, library help and coaching sports for boys and girls. 513-242-2563.

EVERY CHILD SUCCEEDS -- Seeks volunteers to assemble parent-aid bags, which include educational and useful items for families and babies. Forest Park. 513-825-3020 or angie.coyle@chmcc.org.

FAIRMOUNT DAY CARE CENTER -- Provides childcare service including before-and-after-school programs. Seeks help writing and making menus as well as teacher's assistants and tutors to help children with their writing. 513-921-1241.

FEAST OF LOVE -- Seeks volunteers to pick up and deliver furniture from 8 a.m.-noon on at least one Saturday morning a month. Volunteers must supply their own truck or seat-less van. 513-541-5676.

FREESTORE/FOODBANK -- Services include providing emergency food, clothing and shelter to low-income clients. Seeks help sorting food. Downtown. 513-482-7535.

GAY & LESBIAN COMMUNITY CENTER -- Seeking volunteers to train as peer counselors for evening help-line. 513-591-0200.

GREATER CINCINNATI COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS -- Help homeless people circulate the Streetvibes newspaper. 513-421-7803 or streetvibes@juno.com.

GREAT OAKS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT -- Needs tutors to help adult students who are improving their academic skills or learning the English language. 513-612-5830. Or meyerdl@greatoaks.com.

GREENACRES FOUNDATION -- This environment, agriculture and arts education center in Indian Hill needs volunteers to start right away. Volunteers must be available during the normal school day. Those interested in working with children and teaching outdoor education classes are greatly needed. 513-891-4227, ext. 221.

HCR/MANOR CARE -- Spend time with residents with dementia. Colerain. 513-591-0400.

HAMILTON COUNTY COMPEER PROGRAM -- Use the power of friendship to help people with mental illness live happier, more productive lives. This can be accomplished by volunteering for one hour a week, making phone calls, going on activities or using the Internet. 513-287-8540, ext. 14.

HARRISON ELEMENTARY STARS -- In search of adults ages 55 and up to tutor and mentor elementary students at the Harrison Elementary School in Hamilton. Volunteers will receive tuition units, free lunch, tax-free stipend, mileage reimbursement and the satisfaction of helping today's youth. 513-863-0143.

HARRISON HOUSE -- Seeks volunteers to visit the elderly residents, help the residents keep up with current events and serve as an activities assistant. Also seeks help making and putting up decorations for the facility. Westwood. 513-389-4527.

HOMEWORK CLUB -- Seeks volunteers to serve as math/reading tutors and coaches for youth grades 6-12. 4:30-5:30 Wednesdays. Urban League, 3458 Reading Road, Walnut Hills.

IMAGO EARTH CENTER -- The family-oriented education facility is looking for volunteers to help with teaching, trail maintenance, prop making, carpentry, gardening and special events. 513-921-8455.

INCLUSION 2000 -- Inclusion 2000 is a three-year grassroots project that seeks to improve the lives of people with disabilities by promoting permanent changes in our businesses, communities and our minds. As a volunteer, you will invite organizations in the community to participate. 513-287-6530 or inclusion.org.

INTER-ETHNIC COUNCIL -- The Inter-Ethnic Council of Greater Cincinnati seeks volunteers to assist the promotion of multi-cultural awareness, understanding and respect. 513-352-3498 or www.naicgc.org.

INTER PARISH MINISTRY -- Assists families in becoming self-sufficient. Seeks help sorting and pricing items for the thrift store. Milford. 513-561-3932 or interparishministry@juno.com.

JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICE -- Seeks volunteers to work with and serve as companions to senior citizens with developmental disabilities. 513-985-0515.

JORDAN CENTER -- Jordan Center provides free health services for the medically underserved. Nurse and office volunteers are needed. 513-569-6400.

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT -- Recruiting business and community volunteers to spend one hour a week for a maximum of eight weeks in area classrooms to help prepare students to be tomorrow's leaders. All lesson plans and training are provided. 513-531-3777 or www.jacincy.org.

JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION -- Seeks volunteers to help with office support and upcoming events. 513-793-3223.

KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF GREATER CINCINNATI -- Work at special events distributing educational materials, helping with blood pressure screenings and assisting with slide presentations. 513-961-8105 or lhumphrey@kidney.cincinnati.org.

KIDS CAFE -- Needs volunteers to cook, serve and share a meal with hungry children ages 3-14 during Thursday, Saturday and Sunday meals and reading tutors on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Also seeks volunteers for "Homework Club," Mondays-Thursdays, (during the school year), which tutors, mentors and loves needy children ages 5-14. 513-541-7757, ext. 2.

LIGHTHOUSE YOUTH SERVICES -- This social services agency primarily serves abused, neglected and homeless youth and families in crisis. The Youth Crisis Center needs staff assistants at the 24-hour emergency shelter facility. Foster Care needs drivers to transport clients to appointments. The Transitional Living Program needs tutors and mentors to help clients become more self-sufficient. The Family Outreach Program needs childcare workers to help assist social workers and families. The General House Staff needs help cooking, answering phones and supervising youth in the emergency shelter program. Career Connections need drivers to help handicapped and impaired adults get to various appointments. Mentors and tutors are also needed. 513-221-1017, ext. 220.

LIT-ER-ATE CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION -- Seeks volunteers to help further promote and encourage literacy. People with skills in marketing, strong leadership, financial management, grant and proposal writing especially needed. Send a copy of your résumé and a handwritten description of what you have to offer to: 136 Sheehan Ave., Room 7, Cincinnati, OH 45216.

LITERACY IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY (LINK) -- Seeks volunteers to tutor adult and children learners and/or to work within the community as representatives. 859-581-7323.

LITERACY NETWORK OF GREATER CINCINNATI -- Daytime and evening volunteers are needed to tutor adults with beginning literacy, basic skills or GED preparation in one of over 70 area literacy programs. ... Volunteers are also needed in the Children's Basic Reading Classes. 2:30-5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays. Training provided. 635 W. Seventh St., Downtown. 513-621-READ.

MAN-TO-MAN/WOMAN-TO-WOMAN OF CINCINNATI, INC. -- Visit with and be a mentor for an inmate. 513-681-4129.

MERCY FRANCISCAN HOSPITAL-MT. AIRY -- The hospital's auxiliary gift shop needs people who enjoy working in retail to help with sales, pricing and processing merchandise. ... Surgical waiting desk needs two volunteers every weekday to maintain surgery schedules and serve as a liaison between nurses, doctors and family. Can be very busy 8-hour shifts. ... Volunteer crafters needed to make crafts for sale at various hospital functions. We will supply the materials. ... 513-853-5150.

NATIONAL ABORTION AND REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ACTION LEAGUE OF OHIO -- This pro-choice group is seeking to fill the position of Choice Action Team Coordinator. Also seeking general volunteers. 1-800-GO-NARAL

NEW PERCEPTIONS, INC. -- Seeks volunteers to assist adults with mental retardation and developmental disabilities with their day-to-day sorting and packaging jobs as well as social and recreational projects. Also seeks help with planning and implementing fundraising and special events. Edgewood. 859-344-9322 ext. 55 or npi@one.net.

NORTH FAIRMOUNT COMMUNITY CENTER -- Needs volunteers for yard work and general maintenance. North Fairmount. 513-921-5842.

NORTHERN KENTUCKY COMMUNITY CENTER -- Needs volunteers to help school-age children with homework and games. Also seeks help working at bongo to raise funds for the senior center. Covington. 859-431-5700.

NORTHERN KENTUCKY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY -- Seeks volunteers to help with family nurturing, property maintenance, church relations, special events and construction. 513-942-9211.

NORTHERN KENTUCKY SYMPHONY -- Seeks ushers and box office help for the upcoming season. 859-431-6216 or www.kyso.org.

NORWOOD SERVICE LEAGUE -- Needs volunteers to paint classrooms and offices, clean up the yard and clean out the storage area. Norwood. 513-631-4000.

OVER-THE-RHINE SOUP KITCHEN -- Help feed the hungry by preparing and serving food and setting the table. 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. Downtown. 513-961-1983 or aposervice@juno.com.

PARACHUTE: FOR ABUSED CHILDREN -- The Butler County Court Appointed Special Advocates are currently seeking volunteers for a training program that focuses on child abuse and its causes, as well as many other aspects of the problem. For information about becoming a volunteer, call 513-887-3880 or 513-424-5351, ext. 3880. Or write to: Parachute: Butler County Court Appointed Special Advocates, 280 N. Fair Ave., Hamilton, OH, 45011.

PEOPLE WORKING COOPERATIVELY -- Seeking volunteers to perform essential repairs for low-income, elderly and disabled homeowners. Volunteers gather the third Saturday of every month. Call to register. 513-351-7921.

PLANNED PARENTHOOD -- Looking for help in administrative, special events/fund raising, community outreach and other areas. 513-721-7635, ext. 221.

PRO SENIORS -- Seeks volunteers to make weekly visits to nursing homes, make residents aware of their rights and to cover the Hotline for Older Ohioans. 513-345-4160.

READING VOLUNTEERS -- Needed for one hour a week to tutor kindergarten through fourth grade students in the Cincinnati Public School System. Training is provided and volunteers can serve at a time convenient to them. 513-602-2424.

REDWOOD REHABILITATION CENTER -- Volunteers age 14 and up needed Monday-Friday between 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Redwood is a non-profit agency serving adults and children with disabilities. 859-331-0880.

SANTA MARIA COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. -- Seeks assistants for the meals on wheels program. Also needs tutors and mentors. 513-557-2700.

SAVE THE ANIMALS FOUNDATION -- Volunteers age 18 and up are needed to feed, clean and love cats and dogs at a no-kill shelter. For cats, 513-378-0300. For dogs, 513-588-6609.

SENIOR SERVICES OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY -- Needs volunteers who could spend a few hours a month grocery shopping, delivering meals, helping with chores or just visiting. Hours are flexible and one-time projects are available. 859-491-0522.

SERVICES TO AREA YOUTH (STAY) -- Seeks tutors to help prevent high school dropout. Harrison. 513-367-1441 or stay@fuse. Net.

SEVEN HILLS -- EAST END -- Needs help preparing and serving food in the soup kitchen as well as picking up food from the FreeStore/Foodbank. 513-321-7520.

SCHOOL MENTORS NEEDED -- Local non profit organization needs volunteers to mento school kids at local elementary schools. We will come to you to train and escort you at each session. If interested call 513-242-7613 Ext 378 or email Arohdenburg@Staloysiscincinnati.org

SOPHIA-ONLINE DATABASE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING -- A database for affordable housing in Cincinnati is looking to increase its current 1,500-unit list. Volunteers are needed to work on human service housing database. 513-761-1480.

ST. JOHN -- Provides a variety of emergency services and self-sufficiency programs. Needs help sorting food and clothing. Downtown. 513-241-2186 or scbrown@health-partners.org.

ST. JOSEPH HOME -- This home, which works with disabled children and adults, needs people to work one-on-one with residents. Be a friend or an assistant on community outings. Must be at least age 15. Training is provided. St. Joseph Home, 10722 Wyscarver Road, Sharonville. 513-563-2520, ext. 156.

ST. RITA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF -- Needs tutors and teacher's aides. Must know sign-language. Seeks volunteers to watch children in the day care. Also needs help landscaping the grounds and cleaning inside and outside of the building. 513-771-7600, ext. 325 or bellegia_h@hccanet.org. Evendale.

ST. PAUL'S CHILD CARE CENTER -- Seeks volunteers to help maintain the facility. Newport. 859-581-3390.

STARFIRE COUNCIL -- Reconnect with the simple pleasures. Go on small outings with adults and teen-agers with disabilities to shows, restaurants, boat trips and more. Starfire Council, 2330 Victory Pkwy., Suite 100 A, East Walnut Hills. 513-281-2100.

SUPPORTED LIVING OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY -- Volunteers needed to provide meaningful companionship and to assist adults with mental retardation/developmental disabilities in community activities. 859-261-0909.

TEEN CHALLENGE CINCINNATI -- Seeks volunteers to drive clients to appointments and serve as mentors. Milford. 513-248-0452.

TENDER MERCIES -- Volunteers are needed to serve meals, work in the administrative department, assist staff with maintenance and help with special events for Tender Mercies, an agency that provides housing and individualized supportive services to homeless persons. 513-639-7027.

TAFT MUSEUM OF ART -- Needs volunteers for front desk greeting and Museum Shop assistance. Taft Museum of Art, corner of Fourth and Pike streets, Downtown. 513-241-0343, ext. 17.

TERRACE GUILD -- The social service agency seeks volunteers to help answer phones, distribute food, tutor adults and children and to work within the community. 4848 Winneste Ave., Winton Hills. 513-641-0382.

THERAPEUTIC HORSE RIDING AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAM -- Volunteers needed to work with horses and children or adults with disabilities or restrictions. Must be at least 14 years old. No experience necessary. 513-923-4390.

THREE SQUARE MUSIC FOUNDATION -- Currently seeking volunteers for choir direction, computer instruction, dance and drill team instruction, tutoring, mentors, event planning, fund-raising and much more. 7373 Brookcrest, Suite 350, Roselawn. 513-731-3227 or ThreeSquare@yahoo.com.

UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF GREATER CINCINNATI -- UCP seeks volunteers to assist in advancing the independence of adults with physical disabilities. The type of volunteers we are looking for are musicians, to encourage our participants through songs. An exercise instructor for a weekly class promoting our participants to move. Computer trainers to tutor adults students in the use of Word Perfect, MS Office or Excel. Interested volunteers may contact Eileen and Patti betw een 8:30-4:30p.m., weekdays from, Alfred J. Rendigs Center, Victoria Parkway. (513) 221-4606

UNITED MINISTRIES -- Help pick up, sort and stock food, clothes and shelves to help families in need. Seeks help with building maintenance, yard work and yard sales. Also seeks GED tutors. Erlanger. 859-727-0300 or www.umnky.org.

UNITED WAY -- The United Way Volunteer Resource Center offers volunteer opportunities for anyone interested in donating some time. Opportunities include: Starfire Council, City of Cincinnati Planning Department, Mercy Franciscan at St. John, ProKids, Great Oaks Institute, Great Rivers Girl Scout Council, Council on Child Abuse for Southern Ohio and Toward Independence. 513-721-7900 or volunteer@uwgc.org.

UPTOWN ARTS -- This new after-school arts program in Over-the-Rhine seeks volunteers to work with professional artists in assisting young children as they learn art, music, dance and theater. No experience is necessary. 2:15-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. 513-651-1500.

VALLEY INTERFAITH FOOD & CLOTHING CENTER -- Work in the Back-to-School program packaging school supplies, serving as a clothing fitter and distributing goods. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Weekdays. Lockland. 513-821-3233.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR DMD -- The Parent Project for Research, an international group of parents and friends of children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, is seeking volunteers for a variety of fund-raising activities. 513-522-6774.

WALNUT HILLS SOUP KITCHEN -- Help feed the hungry by preparing and serving food and setting the table. 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. Walnut Hills and Over-the Rhine. 513-961-1983 or aposervice@juno.com.

WASHINGTON UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST -- Cook, serve and share a meal with hungry children Tuesdays and Thursdays. ... Cook, serve and share a meal for 400 people at the Over-the-Rhine Soup Kitchen on Saturdays. ... Sort and display clothes at the camp freestore. Camp Washington. ... Seeks help with community restoration including painting, electrical work, carpentry and demolition. ...Needs a nurse to work at the Free Medical Clinic. ... 513-541-7757 or wierville@msn.com. ... Also seeks tutors for the homework club and the community school. 513-385-9077.

WELCOME HOUSE OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY -- Needs help stocking the food pantry, cooking food, sorting clothes and preparing bags for distribution. Seeks volunteers to assist clients go shopping and do laundry. Needs help managing the on-site store, including stocking, cleaning, organizing and staffing. Also needs help with general maintenance. Covington. 859-431-8717 or Hofheinz@one.net.

WELLNESS COMMUNITY -- The free support network for people fighting cancer seeks receptionist, library assistant and phone volunteers for their Blue Ash office. 513-791-4060.

WESLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES -- Seeks volunteers to deliver meals to older adults and work in the adult day care program. Westwood, Western Hills, Cheviot. 513-661-2777 or ssmookler@wesleycs.org.

WOMEN HELPING WOMEN . -- Women helping women is seeking volunteers to help provide direct and indirect services to victims of sexualy assualt, incest, and domestic violence. We need After-Hours, Court and Community Volunteers. For apllications please contact Grundi R. More, Deadline for applications is Feb. 15. 513-977-5541

WOODS EDGE POINT -- Seeks volunteers to play games with the residents, visit the residents and accompany the residents on field trips. Bond Hill. 513-242-1360.

WORLD CULTURAL EXCHANGE INC. -- This nonprofit organization, which promotes world peace through education, art, music and sports, is recruiting volunteers in the following areas: Academic tutors and mentors; Peace concert musicians, artists, video and audio sound technicians and promoters; Community outreach programs grant writers, accountants, public relations representatives, program coordinators and special events planners. 513-203-2448.

WORLD HERITAGE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM -- Seeks local host families for exchange students and representatives to volunteer their time and skills to provide students from several countries with local program support. 765-676-4306 or 800-785-9040.

YOUNG PARENT CAREER CENTER -- Seeks volunteers to do basic math tutoring in a group setting for approximately three to four hours a week. Participants are teen mothers who are preparing to take the GED exam. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. 859-491-8303, ext. 2032.

YWCA BATAVIA -- Help pick up food, sort clothes and make food boxes. Batavia. 513-732-0450.

SITWELL'S COFFEE HOUSE -- Stay up all night Saturday and be there for Belgian waffles for breakfast. 8 a.m. Sundays. ... Recite your favorite poem or just listen during the Open Reading Series at 8 p.m. every second and fourth Monday. ... Prepare to lose during parlor games happy hour. 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays. ... C'mon get happy at another happy hour. 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays. ... It will be trés cosmopolitan during the international club night. Live music 8-10 p.m. every third Thursday. ... Grab your fifth-grade crush for spin the bottle happy hour. 4-7 p.m. Fridays. ... And watch your favorite cartoons in your PJs with the milky cereal breakfast club. 8 a.m. Saturdays. ... Competitive Poetry Slam Night. 7:30 p.m. Last Wednesday of every month. ... Movie night every Monday. This week Pecker. ... 8-2 a.m. Daily. 324 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. 513-281-SITS.

TEEN DISCUSSION GROUP -- Will meet to discuss today's issues as well as go on field trips, visit colleges, party and have fun. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. the first and third Saturday of the month. Free. PNC Bank Building, 7162 Reading Rd. Suitet 606. Roselawn. 513-731-3227.

TRAINED MONKEY PRESS -- Is accepting poetry, prose and unpretentious art for inclusion in TMP Broadsides. Send all inquiries and submissions to : trainedmonkeypress@amish2000.com or P.O. Box 381, Covington, KY 41012.

UNDERNEATH CINCINNATI -- This local regional film and video exhibition is accepting submissions on 8 mm, 16mm, and VHS only. Send submissions to: 1749 Chase Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio, 45223. 513-861-4982.

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