Helps reduce social isolation for older adults by arranging for a "buddy" to telephone them on a regular basis to listen, talk, and help them maintain contact with the outside world. Accepting applications for callers and those who would like to receive calls.

Recruits and trains adult volunteers to serve as role models, friends, and mentors for youth who may benefit from a supportive relationship. The volunteers (mentors) have contact with the youth (mentees) twice a month for a period of at least one year. The volunteer and child participate in social and recreational activities such as watching movies, talking on the phone, bicycling, or just running errands. Professional caseworkers are available to provide advice and support. Also seeks adults to mentor teenagers who are residing in the foster care youth center.

Actively seeking volunteers to work with children in the areas of academics, arts, sports and health, games, homework assistance, computer skills, career exploration, meals, and special events.

Provides an opportunity for community members with college degrees to mentor college students who receive a College Now scholarship and/or Say Yes Cleveland scholarship. Mentor will be expected to communicate with the student through two emails a month and three meetings (virtual or in-person) per year.

Ark After school program serves children Kindergarten through 8th grade offering Homework help, snacks, games, friends, fun, Bible Club and much more!

Actively seeking individuals who are willing to volunteer without remuneration to assist with clerical office work, Reentry program, Community Engagement, construction work and/or youth programs. Youth programs including the RICH Kids Enrichment After School program, Bike Shop program, Summer Camp program, Studio program, and Open Gym program.

Provides volunteer opportunities to work with immigrants in a variety of roles. Volunteer opportunities may include being a part of a Welcome Team, driving instructor and teaching car care, English language instruction, interpretation services, cultural orientation, public transportation navigator, and so forth.

The purpose is to restore the offending youth to community living and reduce juvenile offenses through supervision, support and alternative consequences to offenders who have been adjudicated or found unruly/delinquent.

Volunteer opportunities include: - Landscaping at New Beginnings Shelter - Organize and sort donations - Mentors for youth and parents (requires background check).

Actively seeking volunteers to work with children in the areas of academics, arts, sports and health, games, homework assistance, computer skills, career exploration, meals, and special events.

Matches seniors with a volunteer for a friendly chat twice a week. Time of call is determined by volunteer and client.

Actively seeking volunteers for the following activities: Christmas Bell Ringers and Toy Packers, Food Packing and Distribution, Tutoring/Mentoring Children and Youth, Clerical/Office Assistant, Kitchen help, Food Pantry packing and sorting, Food Pantry food distribution, Van Drivers, and Landscaping and Maintenance.

Actively seeking individuals who are willing to provide companionship and serve as role models for children who are disadvantaged. Volunteers may choose to meet in schools, public housing center, the volunteer's home, office, or other community locations.

Seeking individuals with the requisite knowledge, skills and experience who are willing to offer their services and work without pay on projects or in positions that benefit the Arc and the people it serves. Volunteer opportunities available include Leadership Council, parent mentoring, and event committees and working with the summer camp programs.

Volunteer opportunities include: Community- Bigs meet with their Littles at least 2 times per month; School-Based volunteers in schools 1x per week-set time.

Offers community based adult/child mentoring programs; pairs children in one-to-one relationship with caring adult volunteers, provides community service for youth

The Social Support Program is designed to provide consistent support and encouragement for people who are isolated and need assistance of staff and volunteers to socialize with peers and to offer respite for their caregivers. A network of support is offered to those with mobility issues or cognitive challenges with the goal of supporting independence. Referrals are accepted through the local healthcare systems, family or self referrals.

Actively seeking volunteers to work with children in the areas of academics, arts, sports and health, games, homework assistance, computer skills, career exploration, meals, and special events.

Volunteer Opportunities include: - Committee volunteers: Help with event organization and input on improving future events. - Office work. - Events: Buckeye Pep Rally in November: Work at event, sell 50/50 tickets, spotters for auction, help with tables, set up and tear down and assist with clean up. - Big Brothers and Big Sisters School Based Programs: BBBS partners with area schools to help children build self-confidence to succeed in life. Gives children skills that increase their chances of graduation from high school, achieving academic success, and avoiding risky behaviors. All the volunteer needs to do is spend one lunch period per week with their Little. Our staff will provide activities for the Bigs and Littles to do. Days/Hours needed depend on the child's school schedule. Please call the office at 740-453-7300 for more information and the list of participating schools.

Provides opportunity for those seeking to perform office/clerical duties, help with marketing and communications, work on construction or maintenance of facilities, prepare food, serve as mentors, help with recreational and sports activities, and provide transportation for campers and/or other volunteers.

Youth mentoring services volunteer opportunities are available.

Actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to assist with various OPEN M programs including: - Physicians, Dentists, Medical Massage Therapists, Pharmacists, and Nurses for OPEN M's Community Clinic. - Mountain of Food distribution. - Clerical volunteers for front desk receptionists. - Mentors for the Community Works Connections Program for newly employed adults. - Special Events.

Provides on opportunity for individuals to provide one-on-one caompanionship and mentoring to other adults who are struggling with difficulties such as, job loss, divorce, or the death of a loved one. Companions receive training for this role.

Volunteer mentors for the Lunch Buddy Program are welcome. The Lunch Buddy Program is an adult and child mentoring, academic support program starting in the fourth grade. Mentors meet with their student once a month for lunch.

Provides a peer support program to match adults coping with severe mental illness with a community volunteer for friendship and social skill building. Provided through a partnership with Compeer International. Opportunties in the program may include: - One-to-One Friendship Program: Offers face-to-face contact with adult volunteer. - Compeer Calling: Provides telephone support (may be offered in addition to face-to-face support). - Compeer Community: Offers group events and celebrations among Compeers to strengthen social skills. - Peer-to-Peer: Matches clients with one another in supportive, one-on-one friendships. - Skillbuilders Program: Promotes social ties through structured life skills training.