Connecting You
With Opportunities
to Serve
Greater Cleveland Volunteers recruits volunteers age 18 and older to serve at over 150 local nonprofit organizations. We assist you in finding the right opportunity to serve based on your interests, skills, and availability. We provide you with ongoing support to ensure that you have a rewarding experience and to recognize your service to the community.
We are proud to be Accredited by Cleveland's Better Business Bureau.
Volunteers at the Edgewater Clean Up
Gloria Lewis Volunteering Time
KeyBank Employee Volunteer
Dorothy Lynch at the Foodbank
MedWorks Volunteers
Janice, McGregor Planting Partners
Edgewater Cleanup
Gus Mautz and Habitat
Phil Murawa at Foodbank
Volunteer Amy Cox
News/Events»
the future of volunteerism
Join us on May 22 for "The Future of Volunteerism" at the City Club of Cleveland. Greater Cleveland Volunteers' Executive Director, Joy Banish, will be speaking as part of a panel of local experts on volunteerism. Make your reservation at www.cityclub.org or call 216-621-0082.
Recognizing our Treasured Volunteers!
Our annual Volunteer Recognition will be held on Monday, June 18th at the Holiday Inn Cleveland South, 6001 Rockside Road, Independence. The celebration starts at 11:30 am. Please contact Sue Smith at (216) 391-9500 for all of the details.
Greater Cleveland Volunteers 2012 Las Vegas Raffle
You could spend a week at The Suites at Polo Towers, Las Vegas! Read More...
volunteers' good deeds make the world go 'round
Greater Cleveland Volunteers is part of an article written by volunteerism expert, Dr. Jeffrey Brudney, about the importance of volunteerism. Read full story...
SAVE THE DATE! Our annual viva volunteerS celebration
Our annual Viva Volunteers event will be held on Friday, October 12, from 6 - 10 pm, at Windows on the River. Join us for dinner, a silent auction, and dessert in the new Greater Cleveland Aquarium. Details
Greater Cleveland Volunteers celebrates 40 years of service
Learn more about our Anniversary Celebration and Events...
new advocacy policies
Read about the new federal policies for funding volunteerism. Details
Get Involved »
Greater Cleveland Volunteers offers many ways to serve our community.
- Help with one-time events or short-term projects through our Team program
- Volunteer through regular assignments. Check out our volunteer opportunities below!
Search for Opportunities »
Find a volunteer opportunity! Search by interest or location.
We Also Manage a Few Volunteer Programs Directly:
- Serve as a mentor in our My Mentor, My Friend program in the Cleveland Schools.
- Adults age 55 and older can be part of our RSVP program to share their life skills and experiences to help with critical needs in our community, through an ongoing assignment at one of over 50 non profit organizations.
- Older adults interested in helping Cleveland school children in grades K-3 improve their reading skills can be part of our Experience Corps tutoring program.
For new volunteers! »
We welcome new volunteers to attend an orientation. Come learn about one time and ongoing volunteer opportunities. Below are the current orientation dates offered:
Orientations
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New Volunteer Orientation
Date: Wed May 23, 2012 1:30pm to 3pm EDT
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Location: Greater Cleveland Volunteers office; 4614 Prospect Ave; Cleveland 44103
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New Volunteer Orientation
Date: Mon Jun 4, 2012 5:30pm to 7pm EDT
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Location: Warrensvile Heights Library; 4415 Northfield Road; Warrensville Heights, 44128
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New Volunteer Orientation
Date: Wed Jun 13, 2012 1:30pm to 3pm EDT
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Location: Greater Cleveland Volunteers office; 4614 Prospect Ave; Cleveland 44103
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New Volunteer Orientation
Date: Thu Jun 21, 2012 10:30am to 12pm EDT
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Location: Greater Cleveland Volunteers office; 4614 Prospect Ave; Cleveland 44103
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New Volunteer Orientation
Date: Wed Jun 27, 2012 1:30pm to 3pm EDT
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Location: Greater Cleveland Volunteers office; 4614 Prospect Ave; Cleveland 44103
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New Volunteer Orientation
Date: Wed Jul 11, 2012 1:30pm to 3pm EDT
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Location: Greater Cleveland Volunteers office; 4614 Prospect Ave; Cleveland 44103
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New Volunteer Orientation
Date: Thu Jul 19, 2012 10:30am to 12pm EDT
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Location: Greater Cleveland Volunteers office; 4614 Prospect Ave; Cleveland 44103
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New Volunteer Orientation
Date: Wed Jul 25, 2012 1:30pm to 3pm EDT
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Location: Greater Cleveland Volunteers office; 4614 Prospect Ave; Cleveland 44103
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New Volunteer Orientation
Date: Mon Jul 30, 2012 6pm to 7:30pm EDT
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Location: Parma- Snow Branch Library; 2121 Snow Road; Parma 44134
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New Volunteer Orientation
Date: Thu Aug 2, 2012 5:30pm to 7pm EDT
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Location: Beachwood Public Library; 25501 Shaker Boulevard; Beachwood, 44122
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New Volunteer Orientation
Date: Wed Aug 8, 2012 1:30pm to 3pm EDT
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Location: Greater Cleveland Volunteers office; 4614 Prospect Ave; Cleveland 44103
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New Volunteer Orientation
Date: Thu Aug 16, 2012 10:30am to 12pm EDT
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Location: Greater Cleveland Volunteers office; 4614 Prospect Ave; Cleveland 44103
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New Volunteer Orientation
Date: Wed Aug 22, 2012 1:30pm to 3pm EDT
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Location: Greater Cleveland Volunteers office; 4614 Prospect Ave; Cleveland 44103
fax: 216-391-9010
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