Non-profit work eventually pays for itself. After a few months or years of volunteer work, job applicants can truthfully say they “have experience.” To an employer, non-profit work also means that an applicant has a heart.

What follows is a list of charitable organizations in Cincinnati, divided up into focus areas. Choose an area that looks particularly interesting, and research the non-profit groups within it.

Animals
Animal-focused non-profits are often no-kill animal shelters or breed-specific rescue societies. Some animal non-profits introduce pets to disadvantaged groups, such as low-income children, disabled persons or the elderly.

     Circle Tail, Inc.: http://www.circletail.org
     Equestrian Arts Foundation: http://www.equestrianarts.org

Children and Youth Services
These organizations focus on families, offering services like counseling for children and parents, foster care placement and youth activities.

     Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati: http://www.bigsforkids.org
     Campbell Lodge Boys’ Home: http://www.clbh.org

This is just a sample of what you'll find in the complete Cincinnati guide.