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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.
South Street Ministries Reentry Program Volunteer
South Street Ministries mission for this program is to provide wrap-around resources and support for returning citizens. This opportunity is to provide support students on and leaders on Tuesdays. For more information, contact Toni.
South Street Ministries Open Gym Volunteer
South Street Ministries mission for this program is to provide a safe and enriching environment to marry mentorship with sports. Volunteers will engage OpenGym participants and act to support leaders on Thursday evenings. For more information contact Joe Tucker.
Front Porch Cafe
The Front Porch Cafe exists to provide the South Akron and greater Akron communities with a place to come together, break bread, and fellowship together. We believe that connecting people together through shared meals and shared mission can transform lives and communities. Come on in and have a meal at the Front Porch Cafe! This […]
RAHAB Strip Club Ministry
Distribute Gift Bags and Witness / Provide encouragement. Women needed for the outreach – men are needed to come along side the volunteers and pray for them and provide protection.
Ministry Building Labor and Construction
Construction/physical labor, some light, some heavy, activity volunteers needed on Tuesday and Thursdays between 8:00am and 4:00pm to assist with removing dirt/concrete inside the building in preparation for installation of plumbing. Even if you can do an hour or two or four, we can use YOU!.
Mentor Minors Served by Rahab
This is a volunteer position that would be one on one with the minor population (under age 18) that Rahab serves. This position requires a three hour a week commitment. Attendance at Rahab Essentials Training and additional specialized training is required. Contact Rachel for details.
Painter
Mobility Worldwide needs one volunteer to work in our paint booth spraying metal parts. We currently have one painter and this individual would be a back up to support all painting processes. This position is needed Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings 8:30-12:00. For more information, contact Craig Anderson.
Make a Meal for the Rahab Drop in Center
Drop a meal that can be frozen off at Christ Community Chapel during weekdays from 9 to 4:40 that will be taken to Rahab Drop In Center. There are aluminum pans available to bake the meals in; they can be picked up at CCC during the hours listed.
Broken Chains Prison Mentor
Broken Chains Ministry is actively seeking male and female mentors that would like to build a discipleship relationship with another male or female currently in Summit County Jail. Interested candidates will aid the Chaplain in a six week regimented Bible Study Series. Email Kurt Cox for details.