NEW VOLUNTEER CONNECTION EVENTS
Join us for one of our upcoming New Volunteer Connection events to learn about volunteering in Cuyahoga County:
- Saturday, June 13th at 11:00 a.m. at the Parma-Snow Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library at 2121 Snow Rd. To register, send an email with your name and date of the event to contact@greaterclevelandvolunteers.org
- Wednesday, June 17th at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. Register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/AwXUC1NPQiaoI9q4JGaMjw
Additional dates will be available monthly. If you would like to be notified of additional dates, register at: https://forms.gle/a5CKFSEvQXJZsqsF8
Featured Volunteer Opportunities
To apply online, log into your account at https://greaterclevols.vsyslive.com/, and use the search terms listed below.
Food Pantry Customer Assistant
Food Pantry Customer Assistant
Contact: Kirsten Frei-Hermann
Email: contact@greaterclevelandvolunteers.org
Call: 216-391-9500 x 2114
Help support pantry operations by assisting customers and sorting and organizing shelves to keep things running smoothly. Volunteer opportunities are available Tuesdays from 12:30–3:30 pm or Thursdays from 9:30 am–12:30 pm in Midtown. (Listed Under: Hunger, Search: Customer)
Cleveland BorderLight Festival
Cleveland BorderLight Festival
Contact: Nancy Dzurnak
Email: ndzurnak@greaterclevelandvolunteers.org
Call: 216-391-9500 x 2123
Be a part of presenting innovative theatre that inspires, builds cross-culture understanding and celebrates the diversity of the human experience at the 2026 Cleveland BorderLight Festival in the theater district on Wednesday, July 8th - Saturday July 11th, various 3–4-hour shifts. Help welcome guests and usher. (Lister Under: Arts/Culture, Search: BorderLight)
One-to-One Friendship Match
One-to-One Friendship Match
Contact: Kirsten Frei-Hermann
Email: contact@greaterclevelandvolunteers.org
Call: 216-391-9500 x 2114
Make a meaningful connection by becoming a friend and mentor to an adult with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Spend time together monthly doing activities you both enjoy, while staying connected through calls or messages in between visits. With flexible days and times. (Listed Under: Community Support, Search: Friendship)
Miles for Melanoma 5K
Miles for Melanoma 5K
Contact: Nancy Dzurnak
Email: ndzurnak@greaterclevelandvolunteers.org
Call: 216-391-9500 x 2123
Help raise funds and support Melanoma research, by assisting at the Miles for Melanoma 5K at Edgewater Park on Sunday, August 2nd from 6:30-11am. Set Up/Break Down, Registration, T-shirt Distribution, Water Station and Course Monitors are all being requested to make the event a success. (Search: Health Services, Listed Under: Miles)
Airport Ambassador
Airport Ambassador
Contact: Kirsten Frei-Hermann
Email: contact@greaterclevelandvolunteers.org
Call: 216-391-9500 x 2114
Welcome visitors and make a positive first impression of the city as an airport ambassador! Help provide directions, answer questions, and assist passengers as they travel through the airport. Flexible 3-hour shifts are available between 6 am and 9 pm, seven days a week. (Listed Under: Community Support, Search: Airport Ambassador)
Volunteering FAQs
- How do I sign up to volunteer?Answer:
- • Enroll Online here
- • Print the PDF version (found here) and send via regular mail to:
Greater Cleveland Volunteers
4415 Euclid Ave., Suite 200
Cleveland, OH 44103
- How long before I can volunteer?Answer:
The onboarding process varies by agency. Volunteer opportunities in the medical and social services fields usually have additional requirements (training sessions, immunizations), which can take up to two months to complete. Some opportunities will allow you to volunteer almost immediately. - Are background checks required?Answer:
All AARP Foundation Experience Corps Tutors are required to undergo a background check via Greater Cleveland Volunteers. All other volunteers may be subject to a background check depending on the agency and type of volunteer opportunity. - I have court ordered community service to do.Answer:
We recommend that individuals with court ordered community service consult our Events Calendar. This will be the best option in achieving required hours. After reviewing the calendar, contact the staff member listed to sign up to volunteer at one or more of the Events. - I am under age 18. My family would like to volunteer together. Can you help me?Answer:
Our agency works with volunteers aged 18 and over. Some of our partner agencies welcome families to volunteer together or have youth volunteering programs. We have a complete list of family/youth friendly agencies which offer a variety of volunteer opportunities and would be happy to pass on the information. Contact Nancy at ndzurnak@greaterclevelandvolunteers.org or 216-391-9500 x2123 - I am part of a group, and we want to volunteer together.Answer:
Many corporate or social groups are volunteering together to make their community better. We have volunteer opportunities in the areas of Hunger, Homelessness/Housing/Rebuilding, Community Support, Education, Older Adult Services, Environment, Health Services and Arts/Culture to connect your group to a meaningful volunteer experience. For more information, contact Nancy at ndzurnak@greaterclevelandvolunteers.org, 216-391-9500 X 2123 or click here for details. - I have a disability. Can I still volunteer?Answer:
Yes, of course. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available. We will work with each individual to discuss your abilities and limitations, and work together to find an opportunity that meets your needs.
