Volunteers in Action Bowling Green, KY

09/24/2026

What a great 2026 Fall Training yesterday, sponsored by Franklin Bank & Trust Company!

Center for Accessible Living - Bowling Green did a great job presenting DISABILITY AWARENESS AND SENSITIVITY TRAINING.

We also want to thank Historic RailPark and Train Museum -Bowling Green for the space, Me and My Gifls Catering with Lisa Sims Bearnson for the amazing brunch, and for each of the attendees who showed up.

What a great day it was!

09/15/2026

REMINDER to register by TOMORROW at 4 p.m. for this year's Fall Training, "Disability Awareness & Sensitivity Training". Presented by Franklin Bank & Trust Company.

09/03/2026

We are pleased to invite you to our 2026 Fall Training, focused on an important topic that can make a meaningful difference in the way we serve and interact with others.

Disability Awareness & Sensitivity Training
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
9:30 a.m. – Noon
Historic RailPark & Train Museum
Brunch will be provided.

Join us for a morning designed to help us build confidence, understanding, and respect when interacting with people with disabilities. The training will be presented by the Center for Accessible Living - Bowling Green, which will provide practical insight and guidance to help us become more aware, welcoming, and effective volunteers and managers.

Best of all, the training is FREE to attend! Thanks to our sponsor: Franklin Bank & Trust Company

Registration Required
Please pre-register by September 16 so we can plan appropriately for brunch and training materials.

To register: contact Joshua Smith at 270-842-4281 or [email protected]

We hope you'll join us for this special VIA training opportunity.

Thank you for all that you do to make a difference in our community. We look forward to seeing you on September 23!

07/24/2026

If you are looking for a one-day volunteer opportunity, here is one just for you with Family Enrichment Center, Inc..

🚨 Volunteers Needed for
HENKEL MUD HAPPENS: ONE BAD MUD RUN: Benefiting Family Enrichment Center 🚨

We're looking for volunteers to help make this year's event a success! There are plenty of ways to get involved, whether you can help before, during, or after race day.

Volunteer opportunities include:

💧 Handing out water at hydration stations along the course
🛠️ Helping build the obstacle course before the event
🧹 Assisting with course breakdown after the race
🏃 Providing course support and monitoring obstacles
📍 Guiding participants and cheering them on
🙌 And much more!
If you have a group or know of a group needing volunteer hours, this would be a great opportunity! Whether you can give a few hours or the whole day, we'd love to have you on our team. Your support helps create a fun, safe, and memorable experience for everyone involved.

05/11/2026

04/27/2026

Celebrating the Stars Among Us!

What an incredible day, yesterday, at the 35th Annual Volunteers in Action Volunteers of the Year Awards! We are so grateful for the opportunity to honor the individuals and teams who go above and beyond to serve our community.

Congratulations to our 2026 award recipients:
⭐ Anne Grubbs Spirit of Service Award – Lucena Davis
⭐ Team Spirit Award – Trammel Creek Homemakers Club
⭐ Rising Star Award – HOTEL INC's Street Medicine Team
⭐ Young Leader Award – Ava Walker
⭐ Spirit of Community Award – Wendy's of Bowling Green

Each of these honorees represents the very best of our community—showing us what it truly means to give, to lead, and to care for others. Your impact does not go unnoticed, and we are better because of you.

Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations, attended the celebration, and continues to support volunteerism across our region. Together, we are shining a light on those who truly are the "Stars Among Us!"