Featured Volunteer Opportunities
Northeast Ohio Buddy Walk
Northeast Ohio Buddy Walk
Contact: Nancy Dzurnak
Email: ndzurnak@greaterclevelandvolunteers.org
Call: 216-391-9500 x 2123
Rock Your Socks at Buddy Walk! Join the team on Saturday, August 17th from 6:30am-1pm at Tri-C West and assist as a parking marshal or parking lot attendant or at a water station.
Prison Visitor
Prison Visitor
Contact: Nakeva Williams
Email: nwilliams@greaterclevelandvolunteers.org
Call: 216-391-9500 x 2116
Do you consider yourself a good listener? Volunteers are needed to be a friendly visitor monthly for women residents of the Northeast Reintegration Center, near the Central neighborhood or with men at Grafton Correctional Institution.
Happy Camper Week
Happy Camper Week
Contact: Nancy Dzurnak
Email: ndzurnak@greaterclevelandvolunteers.org
Call: 216-391-9500 x 2123
The residents of St. Augustine Health Campus are going camping! Want to join? During the week of August 12-15th, skilled and assisted living residents will be at Camp Cheerful in Strongsville to enjoy fishing, swimming, cookouts, arts & crafts, campfires, and fun in the great outdoors. Volunteers are needed between 10am- 6pm for 3-4 hour shifts, but the timing is flexible to assist with the camp activities.
Movers
Movers
Contact: Nakeva Williams
Email: nwilliams@greaterclevelandvolunteers.org
Call: 216-391-9500 x 2116
Use those muscles! Without the help of friends, moving can be a difficult task. Help move furniture into homes for adults with disabilities. Volunteers are needed one Friday morning or afternoon per month at various locations in Cleveland.
One World Day
One World Day
Contact: Nancy Dzurnak
Email: ndzurnak@greaterclevelandvolunteers.org
Call: 216-391-9500 x 2123
Help Cleveland celebrate multiculturalism at One World Day at the Cleveland Cultural Gardens in University Circle on Sunday, August 25th from 8:30am-9:30pm. Offer your helping hands to set-up/breakdown, be a shuttle attendant, assist as an ambassador, parade volunteer or in the beer gardens.
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.
