You Can Care Inc

Love Volunteering but hate student loan debt?

You Can Care inc. is an organization that helps you connect with local non-profit organizations. Volunteer any place, any where at any time and You Can Care will also help with paying off Student Loan Payments!
Interested?

Follow them on twitter at @YouCanCare
or visit their website at YouCanCare.com

RAKE Akron Blanket Drive

The #RAKE Akron Blanket Drive distribution is on November 29^th from 12-4pm at Luigi’s parking lot in Downtown Akron! RAKE Akron, Random Acts of Kindness Everywhere, is a movement to get people across the globe doing something for others! They want to reach out to the homeless youth in Akron. They would also like to document the distribution on film, so volunteers are needed for filming! RAKE Akron want to talk to the children; find out why they are homeless and what we can do to help. Volunteers are also needed to help talk to these children; volunteers who actually want to be hands-on with our community & stand up for these children in Akron.

Contact Nikki Dennison at 330-400-7107 for more details. To learn more about RAKEAkron visit https://www.facebook.com/RAKEAkron

Cash Explosion at the Hard Rock Rocksino

Volunteers are needed this Saturday, November 22, 2014 to represent the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank at the Cash Explosion event being held at the Hard Rock Rocksino, Northfield Park. Northfield is a small town 20 miles south of Cleveland, and 20 miles north of Akron!  The Rocksino is on the grounds of the NorthfieldPark racetrack, at 10777 Northfield Rd, Northfield, OH 44067.

Food Donation Collection

• Volunteers will collect donated items and load them into the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank truck. This task will occur outside and volunteers will need to be able to lift items into the truck.

To sign up for this fun volunteer event, simply log in to the Volunteer Information Center and schedule yourself, or your family.


Here is a link for more more info about this event: http://www.cashexplosionshow.com/uncategorized/rocksino-northfield-park/

Don’t worry if you are unable to help this Saturday! You can log in to our Volunteer Information Center anytime to view all of our available volunteer opportunities and special projects and events. We are always looking for volunteers on Wednesday evenings from 5:00-7:00pm and Saturday mornings from 8:30-11:30am. Please refer to the Volunteer Information Center calendar for available volunteer shifts.

UDS All-Star Training Club Winter Bowling

United Disability Services All-Star Training Club is seeking volunteers to assist athletes with intellectual disability bowling a perfect game. The winter bowling league began Saturday, November 8 and runs every week until February 28, 2015. No experience needed. Volunteer 1 week or all remaining weeks. Contact Dan Lancianese, athletic director at 330-352-5602 for more information.

Reach Out and Read: Akron Children's Hospital

Become a volunteer reader! Volunteer readers are needed in several Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics (ACHP) offices located throughout Northeastern, Ohio and the Locust Pediatric Care Group office at the hospital, to read to children in the waiting room . No minimum number of hours is required to volunteer. You can read once a month or every day!

Having volunteers read aloud in the waiting rooms makes the experience of going to the doctor pleasant for children and parents. By reading to children, volunteers model book-sharing techniques for parents and show them by example that reading aloud is an enjoyable experience for the family. And importantly, children who are introduced to books at an early age are better prepared for success in learning.

For more information and an online application, please visit our website at: www.akronchildrens.org/read or email Melanie Dyer, Reach Out and Read Program Assistant at mdyer@chmca.org.

Halloween Family Fun Day

Saturday, October 18 the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank is requesting volunteers to represent the Foodbank at a Halloween Family Fun Day being held at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton. There are two available shifts, 8:30-11:30am and 11:00am-2:00pm. 

Volunteers are needed for: 

Food Donation Collection

• Volunteers will collect donated items and load them into our Foodbank truck. This task will occur outside and volunteers will need to be able to lift items into the truck.

Handing Out Treats

• Volunteers will be stationed at our booth inside the Hall of Fame, greeting Trick-or-Treaters and handing out delicious apples.

Volunteers are encouraged to dress in costume. All of the event staff will be sporting their best costumes!

To sign up for this fun volunteer event, simply log in to the Volunteer Information Center and schedule yourself, or your family. 

Bed Making Need

Haven of Rest is seeking volunteers to help out with bed making on 10/10/2014 from 9am-11:30am. Contact Jan Pluck at jpluck@havenofrest.org for more details. https://www.facebook.com/havenofrest.org 

UA Career Center Volunteer Program

Career Center Volunteer Program 

for Fall/Spring 2014-2015

POSITION SUMMARY: The program is designed to have students interested in gaining experience in the Career Center and to aid in enhancing the success of co-curricular activities at The University of Akron.

Volunteers will be committed to: 

Volunteering throughout the fall and spring semester. Interacting with employers, students, and Career Center staff during Career Fairs and other career events. Marketing the Career Center through distribution of flyers in high traffic areas. Participating in brainstorming/feedback sessions regarding Career Center programs and services. Attending training sessions as appropriate.

BENEFITS OF BEING A CAREER CENTER VOLUNTEER: 

Develop an understanding of the programs and services offered by the Career Center and the UA campus.Understand program initiatives in a co-curricular learning environment at the UA. Utilize critical thinking and problem solving abilities.Develop programming and marketing skills. Demonstrate positive self-management skills. Identify transferable skills that can be used upon internship completion.

HOW TO APPLY: 

Step 1: Complete the Career Center Volunteer application and submit to: 

Laura Cessna, Assistant Director 

Career Center, 211 Student Union 

lcc13@uakron.edu / 330.972.2163 

Step 2: You will be contacted to schedule a meeting to discuss the program requirements and review your application 

*PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN UNPAID, VOLUNTEER POSITION*

Making Strides 5K- University of Akron

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

University of Akron- Stiles Field House

October 12, 2014 from 7:00am-1:30pm

We have all been affected by breast cancer in some way. We have the power to fight back against this disease. With your help, we can beat breast cancer once and for all! The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk is taking place on Sunday, October 12th. We need 30-40 volunteers to help with registration, banking, selling merchandise, set-up and clean-up for this event. The walk will take place at the University of Akron- Stiles Field House.

Please contact Shawna Borkoski, Senior Representative for Community Engagement at 888-227-6446 or by email at shawna.borkoski@cancer.org for more information and to sign-up to help. Check out https://www.facebook.com/MSABCCanton for more information.

Canton Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

Canton Making Strides 
Against Breast Cancer Walk

October 26, 2014 from 6:00am-2:00pm

We have all been affected by breast cancer in some way. We have the power to fight back against this disease. With your help, we can beat breast cancer once and for all! The Canton Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk is taking place on Sunday, October 26th. We need 30-40 volunteers to help with registration, banking, selling merchandise, set-up and clean-up for this event. The walk will take place at McKinley Senior High School.

Please contact Shawna Borkoski, Senior Representative for Community Engagement at 888-227-6446 or by email at shawna.borkoski@cancer.org for more information and to sign-up to help. Check out https://www.facebook.com/MSABCCanton for more information.

Read with Me!

Read with Me! At Leggett CLC

Leggett CLC is looking for college students who are willing to come to our school and buddy up with a student who is struggling with reading. We need students to commit to be a buddy to a student and come to the school once-twice a week and spend 20-30 minutes reading with their student buddy. You will read with the same student each week throughout the semester. You don't need to be an education major to participate in this experience and any volunteer forms that need to be signed will be signed by the teacher. 

Please call Leggett CLC at (330) 761-1735 and ask for Mrs. Bryan, Intervention Specialist.

UDS All-Star Training Club

Volunteer Opportunities with UDS All-Star Training Club

United Disability Services is seeking volunteers for its sports program, All-Star Training Club (ATC). ATC was established to provide an integrated sports program for individuals with or without disabilities where everyone, regardless of ability, is encouraged to participate on the field of athletic competition. We provide a 1:3 ratio for our athletes at all of our sports.

This great program could not exist without our wonderful volunteers. We are looking for enthusiastic people with a positive attitude to volunteer for our sports clubs. We are looking for volunteers who will be responsible for demonstrating the activity to our athletes and keeping records. Volunteers needed: Saturdays – Team Bowling League; Sundays – Flag Football League; Sundays – Cross Country League (times and locations vary).

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Dan Lanianese, athletic director, at 330-352-5602, or via email at dlancian22@gmail.com.

Patient Care Companions

Patient Care Companions wanted in Akron/Canton area! Patient Care Volunteers provide emotional support and practical assistance to enhance the comfort and quality of life for patients, families, and caregivers. These services include being available for companionship, listening, simply being there, sharing a walk, reading books or newspapers, watching television and preparing meals. These volunteers also offer practical support often needed by Hospice patients, families, and caregivers. These duties may include picking up needed supplies, light house cleaning, basic yard work or grocery shopping.

There are many ways a volunteer can help. They work with your comfort level, schedule, and desired role. We would love to have you join our volunteer team! Contact us today.

Brian Stevens

Volunteer Coordinator

216-446-2650

Brian.Stevens@ViaQuestInc.com

Tutors Needed! - Seeds of Change Tutoring

Make a difference in the lives of inner city children at Helen Arnold School. 

Tutors are needed for after-school programs for grades 1 through 6. 

Wednesdays, September 10 through November 19, 3:15 to 4:15 or 

Thursdays, September 11 through November 20, 3:15 to 4:15 pm. 

To volunteer contact Felecia Stotsenburg 330-414-3075 or farw_s@msn.com.

Address:

Helen Arnold CLC, 

450 Vernon Odom Blvd

 Akron OH 44307

Volunteer in the garden for Akron Summit Community Action!

Akron Summit Community Action is currently recruiting volunteers to help maintain our community gardens located in the Summit Lake neighborhood. Volunteers must be willing to work outside and engage in various gardening activities such as weeding, planting, watering and crop gleaning (if necessary). They are in need volunteers continually throughout the growing and harvest season (June through October). 

If interested in this project, please contact Gina Shaw, Neighborhood Development Program Administrator at: 330-572-8321

National Night Out Against Crime needs you to volunteer!

Akron Summit Community Action is in need of volunteers for our first annual National Night Out Against Crime event scheduled to take place on Tuesday August 5, 2014 from 5:30pm - 8:00pm. We are in need of volunteers to help with event set up, tear down and clean up efforts between 4pm and 9pm. We need at least 20 volunteers to make this event a success.

 Please contact Gina Shaw at: 330-572-8321 if you are interested.

iCan Bike Camp Needs 80 Volunteers!!

The Autism Society of Greater Akron is holding it's 3rd iCan Bike Camp from July 14-18 at Copley High School.  The 5-day program teaches individuals of many different abilities to ride a two-wheel bicycle without training wheels. This achievement offers these special people a sense of independence, the chance to become part of a "social group", and empowers them with a lifetime of healthy living through exercise.
Description of Duties
Volunteers serve as spotters for riders by walking/jogging behind campers to help teach balance and provide emotional and motivational support.  There are 5 daily sessions with 8 riders in each session, so we need 80 volunteers to make this program a success. Campers rely on their volunteer to help them learn to ride a bike, so we encourage volunteers to try their best to commit to working the entire week of the camp for the session(s) they select.  We understand this might not always be possible and will consider other schedules.
Choose From These Daily Session Times: 8:30 am, 10:05 am, 11:40 am, 2:00 pm, 3:35 pm
Requirements

• Should be 16 years of age - those 15 years old may volunteer with an adult
• Able to jog at a moderate pace for one hour with short breaks or walk fast for one hour with short breaks
• Able to attend a Volunteer Orientation and Training Session on Sunday, July 13th at 4pm at Copley High School

Community Hours

• Earn up to 9 hours during the week for one session for 5 days
• Earn up to 16.5 hours during the week for two sessions for 5 days

For More Information Visit ...

• HERE to view a video about what happens during the week of camp
• HERE for a testimonial from last year's volunteers
• HERE to download a Volunteer Registration Form

Contact Lisa Thompson at icanbikeakron@gmail.com.
Please pass this along to anyone you feel might be able to assist!
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Volunteer at Color Vibe 5k on Saturday, May 24

This year, the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank is the charity partner of the Color Vibe Run in Akron. They are in need of volunteers to help at a water station during the race.

Saturday, May 24 from 8:30-11:00am, 10 volunteers are needed at Lock 3 Park to assist with a water station. 

Color Vibe is proud to help the local community, not only by bringing a ton of colorful happiness to your town, but also helping out your local charity.

The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank is a non-profit organization with a mission to Feed People and Fight Hunger. This year, 1 in 7 people in Northeast Ohio will face hunger, and the Foodbank will be there to help. The Foodbank is the source of emergency food for 500 food pantries, hot meal sites shelters and other hunger-relief programs that directly serve individuals and families in Carroll, Holmes, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas and Wayne counties. The Foodbank, with its supporters and partners are leading the fight to end hunger in the communities they serve. In 2013, they distributed 24 million pounds of food, providing 20 million meals locally for people in need.

Please contact Melissa Link at mlink@acrfb.org to sign up.

Volunteer needs for Girl Scouts program for 6 weeks

The Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio - Akron Area are looking for 3 volunteers to facilitate The Summer Sampler Series Program at Akron Urban League for 6 weeks with weekly sessions lasting approximately 1-1.5 hours in length. Program starts June 5. The purpose of this program is to get girls excited about the world around them and Girl Scouting. In this program, we have included supply lists, programming materials and lesson plans. These activities are to be used if your Girl Scouts have completed all other activities in a specific lesson, with time to spare. 

Contact Information: 

Sarah Shkoukani, Community Membership Executive 

Phone: 330.526.7923 /800.452.5281 ext 7923 

Email: sshkoukani@gsneo.org

Life is Good No Matter What

Life is Good No Matter What is a local cancer charity that sends northeast Ohio patients with advanced cancer on cherished experiences. On Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. they will be having a short volunteer meeting at Portage Country Club, 240 N. Portage Path, Akron, Ohio 44303 to answer any questions you may have about Life is Good No Matter What and to discuss upcoming opportunities for our volunteers. They have a crossfit event, the Holly Run 5k, Inspire Gala, Akron Rubber Ducks Family Day and other events in which they really need your help! Please follow them on Facebook or visit their website at www.lifeisgoodnomatterwhat.org for more information on their organization and to keep up-to-date with what is happening. 

They couldn't do such great things for the wonderful cancer patients they serve without your help. They truly appreciate volunteers! Please email Julie at the address below if you plan on attending. You can make a difference in the life of a local cancer patient!

Julie A. Ellison

Board of Directors/Volunteer Coordinator 

julie@lifeisgoodnomatterwhat.org 

330-607-6207 

www.lifeisgoodnomatterwhat.org 

https://www.facebook.com/LifeIsGoodNoMatterWhat 

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