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• 1‑2‑3 READ: Assist K‑3 students with reading on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5 - 6:45 p.m.
• Student Success Center: Tutor students in grades K–8 Monday - Thursday, 4:15 - 6:45 p.m.
• Also participate in mobile food pantries or support Friends of the Library events

• Monthly Food Distributions: Help sort, pack, and distribute fresh food in Warrensville Heights (second Thursday of the month, 1:30–3:30 p.m.) — no ongoing commitment
• Ongoing Opportunities: Tutoring, ushering, event volunteer, data entry, legal clinic support for local nonprofits – flexible hours

• Volunteer for event days or join committees to support athletes with disabilities in recreational sports.

• A short drive away (~10 mi): Volunteer in environmental stewardship, trail maintenance, education events, wildlife monitoring—open to ages 13+

• These nonprofit supports teen girls through mentorship, event staffing, admin support, grant writing, therapy/counseling, catering, and recruiting from within the community

• Serves as a central hub, matching volunteers (age 18+) to tutoring, hunger relief, event staffing, receptionist roles, and festival help—such as the BorderLight Theatre Festival, CLE Irish Festival, and AARP Experience Corps.

• City Dogs Cleveland: dog walking, fostering, adoption support
• Airport Ambassadors: greeting and assisting traveler
• Recreation center volunteers: coaching, arts, nutrition
• Court Watch: supporting the justice system by observing hearings

• Relies heavily on volunteers for food sorting and distribution

• Matches college grads with high school students for mentoring, tutoring, writing coaching, and leadership roles. Great for longer-term engagement (e.g., weekly mentoring).

• Hosts regular volunteer shifts packing and sorting books for underserved kids across the region.

• Repurpose medical supplies for humanitarian aid

• City Dogs Cleveland or Cleveland Animal Care and Control

• Work with dogs and cats, assist with cleaning, dog walking, and fundraising events.
• Weekly two-hour shifts, must be 18+.

• Serve as a patient ambassador, help in gift shop, rehab unit, messenger team, or comfort visits. Must be 16+, health screening required.

• Serve free meals to local community members every second Saturday of the month.
• Held at Ridgewood United Methodist Church in Parma.

• Volunteer with animals, gardens, or help guide tours and operate the country store. Flexible scheduling, especially weekends.

• Prepare sandwiches for local shelters every other Wednesday and assist in outreach drives.
• Located at St. Charles Borromeo Parish.

• Assist with food distribution to Parma residents on Tuesdays (2 - 4 p.m.) and Fridays (10 .am. - noon).
• Volunteer info available via parish office or community forums.

• Support cancer patients and families through greeting guests, clerical tasks, gardening, resale warehouse help, or special events. Training and HIPAA required.

• Participate in community projects like eyeglass/hearing aid collection, event staffing, and cleanups. Open to adults and students.

• Volunteer to support inclusive programs like the Next Chapter Book Club or help in children’s and teen services. Ages 14+.

• Help prepare, bake, or deliver meals to seniors and homebound residents. Great for individuals or small teams.

• Provide friendship and support to adults with mental illness. Requires about 4 hours/month, with a one-year commitment.

• Help with food pantry, event support, office work, and more. Ideal for residents looking to give back locally.

Assist as a donor ambassador or on a disaster preparedness and response team

Goodwill provides free career counseling, skills training, and résumé prep services that help unlock opportunities for job seekers

Provides services for adults with disabilities

Creates solutions for Ohio through AmeriCorps and volunteer engagement

Help ex-offenders obtain employment

Serves veterans who have incurred an injury co-incident to their military service on or after
Sept. 11, 2001

Offers diverse opportunities for volunteers at various locations throughout the Park District and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Conducts trail maintenance and habitat restoration

Dedicated to eradicating cancer in its many forms and helping sufferers and survivors in their journey to healing

Mission to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke

Provides quality medical, dental and behavioral health care to thousands in need

Dedicated to eradicating Alzheimer's disease and educating the public about its symptoms, causes and treatment

Seeks caring individuals to share love of written word with patients. 

Dedicated to end-of-life care

Supports survivors of sexual violence, promotes healing and preventing, and creates social change

Empowers individuals, educates the community and advocates for justice to end domestic violence and child abuse

Pursues change to advance the respect, dignity and human rights of the LGBT community