On Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, Cincinnati’s largest volunteer expo returns to Fountain Square for its fifth consecutive year! The Volunteer Expo, presented by The Standard, is a free event with more than 40 participating nonprofits in one place. The expo was created to help community members connect with nonprofits and learn about service and donation opportunities that match their skills and interests.

From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Volunteer Expo attendees can meet with and learn about a wide variety of nonprofits that make a difference in the community. Participating organizations represent the arts, culture, humanities, the environment, animal welfare, health, human services and more. If you’ve ever wanted to make a difference but weren’t sure how, the Volunteer Expo is a great place to start – whether you’re looking for a one-time volunteer opportunity or a longer-term commitment.

“The nonprofit organizations at the Volunteer Expo help make Cincinnati a strong and vibrant community, and many rely on support from the general public to do their work,” said Greg Ness, chairman, president and CEO of The Standard. “The Volunteer Expo is a reflection of The Standard’s long-standing commitment to organizations that make a positive difference in the community. We’re proud to host this event for the fifth year in Cincinnati.”

Dominos will be offering free slices of pizza to attendees who connect with five or more nonprofits during the event. Pick up a Connect Card on arrival at the event and collect stamps as you visit the nonprofit booths.

The Volunteer Expo also kicks off The Standard’s annual Employee Giving Campaign. The campaign takes place Sept. 14 through Oct. 2 and encourages employees to support nonprofit organizations of their choosing. The Standard matches those contributions up to $5,000 per employee. Last year, employees and retirees raised more than $1.75 million (including The Standard’s dollar-for-dollar match), supporting more than 1,150 organizations.

The 2015 Volunteer Expo takes place Thursday, Sept. 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Fountain Square, located at the intersection of Fifth Street and Vine in downtown Cincinnati. The event is open to the public and free of charge. Learn more at www.standard.com/volunteer.

About The Standard

The Standard is a leading provider of financial products and services, including group and individual disability insurance, group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, group dental and vision insurance, absence management services, retirement plans products and services and individual annuities. For more information about The Standard, visit www.standard.com.

The Standard is the marketing name for StanCorp Financial Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries: Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Mortgage Investors, Inc., StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., StanCorp Real Estate, LLC, and StanCorp Equities, Inc.