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Volunteer Opportunities
Ready to take the next step and serve?
We are partnered with a variety of Christ-centered ministries throughout Northeast Ohio who share our passion to address physical, mental, and spiritual needs in our community. Search for volunteer opportunities here and check back often as we are continuing to grow and expand our ministry network for outreach. When you sign up for an opportunity, your request will be sent directly to the ministry coordinator.
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English as a Foreign Language Assistant Teacher
If you speak English, you can teach English to refugees in Akron. We’ll show you how. English classes are Tuesday and Thursday mornings, January through May. You can volunteer one or both mornings. Attending a training with CROSSINGS is required. Email Cassie and she will send you a link for an online application.
Preschool On your Mark Program
Urban Vision Ministry has a news volunteers in their preschool (On Your Mark) program, specifically Tuesday and/or Thursday mournings from 9 am to 11 am assisting in the classroom, no teaching experience is needed. Contact Regina for details.
Summer Kids Club
Want to hang out with some pretty cool kids this summer? We need volunteers Fridays from 9-12pm to help monitor activities, help with crafts and basically love on the kids. Please contact Regina for more details.
Broken Chains Fitness Leader
Broken Chains Ministry seeks an experienced physical fitness leader to aid women at Lydia’s Home in recovery to form good physical fitness/ exercise habits. Lydia’s Home has some exercise equipment on site, and also would be interested in yoga, stretching, and nutrition. Contact Tamela for more information.
Haven of Rest Harvest Home: Cleaning
Assistant Harvest Home Thursday’s from 9 – 11 Helping clean and organize with Supervisors direction .For more information, contact Jan Pluck!
South Street Ministries Rich Kids Enrichment Program
South Street Ministries mission with support from United Way is to enact the Bold Goals Initiative by tutoring students through completion of homework and daily reading, grammar and vocabulary exercises. Program meets Monday to Thursday. Contact Jocelyn for more information.,
Dance Therapy Camp – Meals Needed
We are in need of lunch meals to be prepared and delivered at 11am for our students that are participating in this dance therapy camp. We need lunch meals on Monday-Thursday. Meals for 20 people. Please contact Jessica for more details.
Snacks Needed for Recovery Support Meetings
Provide snacks for support meetings. Shelly can provide details
Tiny Glancer’s Kindergarten Leader
Tuesday evenings from 5-7pm, young moms with children ages 3 and up go to Tiny Glancers where they learn Kindergarten readiness skills. BECOME A LEADER: Engage with the children, help plan lessons, or help us teach lessons. Contact us for more information.
True Freedom Homeless Ministry Volunteer: Monday Evenings
Men from 2100 Lakeside homeless shelter receive a hot meal and are taught the basics of Christianity and 21st century technology skills. Every Monday, 6:00 p.m. Contact David for more information and to get involved!