Grow With Us
Ohio RSOL is growing, and we need your help to fill important roles. We’re 100% run by volunteers from the community. While financial contributions help, it’s people who do the work, and not money. No one else is going to reform or abolish the registry. We’re counting on you to be part of this.
The Right Person for the Right Position
Find the opportunities that align with what you’re interested in and good at. You’re more likely to succeed when you follow your passions. You don’t have to be perfect to fill the job. We’re a bunch of volunteers who learned through trial and error. You won’t be going it alone.
When you find the volunteer role you think you’d like, complete a volunteer form. Make sure you pick the right job you’re interested in.
Please presume that all positions require internet access.
Legislative Monitor– Be our eyes and ears in the legislative world! Keep tabs on the MyOhioLegislature portal to spot new developments in laws related to our focus areas. Track the bills we’re monitoring through the legislative process keeping the Legislative Advocacy Team posted on changes.
Time commitment- 1-2 hours per week when legislature is in session
Legislative Analyst– This role is critical in helping Ohio RSOL make informed decisions. You’ll provide an analysis of legislation to evaluate the implications then recommend actions to be taken and contribute to the development of advocacy strategies.
Time commitment- 2-3 hours per bill that comes up
Legislative Call to Action Coordinator- You’ll be the one managing Ohio RSOL’s response to any new laws that impact the registry or sex offense laws. Picture yourself organizing and sending out letters, emails, and phone calls to the Ohio RSOL community for action.
Time commitment- Varies, up to 3-4 hours a week when there’s an immediate call to action (CTA)
Legislative Advocacy Team Leader– Makes sure we’re on track with legislative monitoring and response. Helps team members develop skills and stay on track. Updates the executive team on legislative activities and training needs or resources.
Time commitment- varies
Legal Advocacy Analyst– Reviews possible situations to determine if there is a case to pursue. Coordinate with member attorneys on the potential for cases. Develops working relationships with new attorneys. The volunteer should have a degree, experience, or skill in civil rights litigation.
Time commitment- varies/unknown
Professional Member Coordinator– Finds, develops and maintains relationships with Ohio RSOL professional members. Our professional members will include sociologist, researchers, counselors, social workers, psychiatrists, law enforcement, and criminologists. This includes academics- law, sociology, psychiatric, criminology, and social work administrators, professors, researchers and students.
Time commitment- varies/unknown
Resource Researcher– Research, compile and maintain public and government funded resources for housing, employment and health services by county.
Time commitment- typically 2-3 hours per county, one or two counties per month.
Community Engagement Team Leader- Leads a team of volunteers responsible for membership, resource listings, Fearless support groups, professional member coordinators, and regional coordinators. Helps team members develop skills and stay on track. Updates the executive team on membership activities and training needs.
Time commitment- varies/unknown
Web Content Creators– Write well researched informational 800–2500-word articles for the web. Topics include individual personal stories of life on the registry, common sense practices on staying out of trouble, how to navigate residency restrictions, holidays, and travel. You’ll also get to write responses to news articles and stories. The volunteer should be aware of or open to learning the current best practices for search engine optimization (SEO) and (user experience)UX.
Time commitment- varies, 1-2 hours per article. Depends on individual research and writing style. Goal of 1 article per month at minimum.
Web Admin– Responsible for posting articles and keeping the website up to date. Should be familiar with WP, Elementor, SEO, and embedded google docs.
Time commitment- varies/5 hours per month
Press Coordinator– Responds to media and interview requests at the direction of the board of directors. Authors or presents press releases. Experience or education in public relations or media would be valuable.
Time commitment- varies/unknown
Communications Team Leader- Coordinates and helps authors, web admins and press coordinator to maintain the message of Ohio RSOL. Helps team members develop skills and stay on track. Updates the executive team on communication activities and training needs.
Time commitment- varies/unknown
Internal Training Coordinator– Researches training resources for developing community members for advocacy and volunteering. Plans and leads Town Hall training events.
Time commitment- varies/unknown
Community Education Coordinator– Plans and leads public speaking events for community and religious organizations. Researches training resources for developing community members for public speaking. Maintains a list of Ohio RSOL members willing to do public speaking and the topics they are most comfortable with.
Time commitment- varies/unknown
Legislative Education Coordinator– Plans and leads events for Ohio legislators focusing on Ohio RSOL objectives and talking points. Develop hand outs and flyers for legislators. Maintains a list of Ohio RSOL members willing to speak one on one with legislators in person. Works closely with the Ohio RSOL Legislative Advocacy Team.
Time commitment- varies/unknown
Education Team Leader– Coordinates and helps education volunteers in their capacities. Helps team members develop skills and new opportunities. Updates the executive team on education activities. Assists other Ohio RSOL teams to meet their training needs.
Time commitment- varies/unknown