Opportunities From: Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland

Volunteer: Dishwasher and Kitchen Assistant

The Dishwasher and Kitchen Assistant is a part-time volunteer opportunity to help Matt Talbot Residential Treatment Center serve our community with dignity. Shifts are available every day of the week, 11:00am-2:00pm.

Responsibilities include:

Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.Maintains a clean kitchen and keeps dish area organized and free of clutter.Sweep and mop floors, wipe down tables and appliances. Clean refrigerators and freezers as needed.Assists in food prep and any other duties set forth or requested by the Food Services Manager as needed.Follows sanitation and cleaning procedures.Ensures that dishwashers are in working order and reports problems as they arise.

Respond to this opportunity to express your interest in the position. M A staff member from Matt Talbot will follow-up to schedule an interview and discuss shifts.

Program: Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland

The Dishwasher and Kitchen Assistant is a part-time volunteer opportunity to help Matt Talbot Residential Treatment Center serve our community with dignity. Shifts are available every day of the week, 11:00am-2:00pm.

Responsibilities include:

Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.Maintains a clean kitchen and keeps dish area organized and free of clutter.Sweep and mop floors, wipe down tables and appliances. Clean refrigerators and freezers as needed.Assists in food prep and any other duties set forth or requested by the Food Services Manager as needed.Follows sanitation and cleaning procedures.Ensures that dishwashers are in working order and reports problems as they arise.

Respond to this opportunity to express your interest in the position. M A staff member from Matt Talbot will follow-up to schedule an interview and discuss shifts.

Program: Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 44134

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: STRIVE Volunteer Assistant (Wooster, OH)

This position will be an assistant to the STRIVE program coordinator and will report to them directly. Duties will include assisting the program coordinator with setting up and tearing down group events. Group events are typically the 3rd Monday of the month, with the assistant volunteering from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.

STRIVE Mentoring Program connects youth (ages 10 to 17) identified by the Wayne County Juvenile Court with a caring adult that can serve as a supportive individual and help them deal with various life challenges including but not limited to social/emotional, academic, personal growth and development.

Program: Ashland/Wayne County

This position will be an assistant to the STRIVE program coordinator and will report to them directly. Duties will include assisting the program coordinator with setting up and tearing down group events. Group events are typically the 3rd Monday of the month, with the assistant volunteering from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.

STRIVE Mentoring Program connects youth (ages 10 to 17) identified by the Wayne County Juvenile Court with a caring adult that can serve as a supportive individual and help them deal with various life challenges including but not limited to social/emotional, academic, personal growth and development.

Program: Ashland/Wayne County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 44691

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Emergency Assistance Services: St. Elizabeth Center Volunteer

General Volunteers: church services, serving meals

Program: Emergency Assistance Services

General Volunteers: church services, serving meals

Program: Emergency Assistance Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 44055

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Ashland/Wayne County - Special and Community Events Volunteer

Duties:

· Meet and greet event participants, as needed.

· Providing information to event participants, as needed.

· Help set up and take down event equipment, including tent/awning, tables, chairs, giveaways, and program information.

· Helping to construct and deconstruct structures, as needed (thinking about parade prep here)

· Assisting in transportation, loading and unloading of supplies for event.

· Assisting in taking photos, as needed, for company marketing and social media needs.

· Assist in the overall workings of Catholic Charities involvement in scheduled special events.

· Provide a positive representation of Catholic Charities at the event.

Impact: Represent Catholic Charities, its mission, and its work to those who may be unfamiliar with it. This helps broaden our reach and make positive connections with and within our community.



Time Commitment: Pre-arranged events, as needed, available, and scheduled to provide support to program staff.

Program: Ashland/Wayne County

Duties:

· Meet and greet event participants, as needed.

· Providing information to event participants, as needed.

· Help set up and take down event equipment, including tent/awning, tables, chairs, giveaways, and program information.

· Helping to construct and deconstruct structures, as needed (thinking about parade prep here)

· Assisting in transportation, loading and unloading of supplies for event.

· Assisting in taking photos, as needed, for company marketing and social media needs.

· Assist in the overall workings of Catholic Charities involvement in scheduled special events.

· Provide a positive representation of Catholic Charities at the event.

Impact: Represent Catholic Charities, its mission, and its work to those who may be unfamiliar with it. This helps broaden our reach and make positive connections with and within our community.



Time Commitment: Pre-arranged events, as needed, available, and scheduled to provide support to program staff.

Program: Ashland/Wayne County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 44805

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: St. Elizabeth Pantry Distribution Support

Time: 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month

Role: Assist with distributing pantry boxes to families.

Program: Emergency Assistance Services

Time: 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month

Role: Assist with distributing pantry boxes to families.

Program: Emergency Assistance Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 44055

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: St. Elizabeth Client Engagement Activities

Examples: Bingo, group games, trauma-informed activities (coloring, meditation), life skills workshops (e.g., reading prescription labels).

Role: Lead or assist with structured activities that build community.

Program: Emergency Assistance Services

Examples: Bingo, group games, trauma-informed activities (coloring, meditation), life skills workshops (e.g., reading prescription labels).

Role: Lead or assist with structured activities that build community.

Program: Emergency Assistance Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 44055

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Bishop Cosgrove Center: Utility Worker

Part-time volunteer opportunity to help Bishop William M. Cosgrove Center serve our community with dignity. 

Utility Worker responsibilities include:

Maintain clean and sanitary environment Perform basic maintenance Sweep and mop floors, wipe down tables and appliances. Clean refrigerators and freezers as needed.

Program: Emergency Assistance Services

Part-time volunteer opportunity to help Bishop William M. Cosgrove Center serve our community with dignity. 

Utility Worker responsibilities include:

Maintain clean and sanitary environment Perform basic maintenance Sweep and mop floors, wipe down tables and appliances. Clean refrigerators and freezers as needed.

Program: Emergency Assistance Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 44114

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Immigration Legal Services Volunteer

Description

Volunteers serving with the Immigration Legal Services will work with our staff to assist clients in the preparation and filing of their applications for immigrant benefits from US Citizenship and Immigration Services. Volunteers will join one of the following volunteer groups:

Intake - Assists our intake team with interviewing potential clients seeking our services. The interview gathers demographic information, and screens clients for eligibility for our programs and grant funding. These interviews are given both in person and over the phone. Training on how to give a trauma-informed interview is required for this team. 

Form Preparation - Assists the paralegals with completing USCIS forms which are assigned by a legal representative. Schedules meetings with clients over the phone or in-person to complete their applications. Training for this team involves shadowing the paralegals and completing the forms under their supervision. 

Research and writing - Assists the legal representatives with research on case law or country conditions to support their legal arguments, drafts briefs and motions. Volunteers with prior legal experience are preferred for this team. Work for this team can be done on-site or remotely. 

 

The tasks and responsibilities of this role include: 

Complete Catholic Charities volunteer onboarding process and ILS specific volunteer training Regularly meet with ILS staff for assignments and supervision Utilize legal case management software and office equipment Complete assignments remotely or on-site

Site Location:  Immigration Legal Services, Migration and Refugee Services

 

Qualifications:  

18 and older

Completion of Refugee 101

6 month time commitment (preferred)

VIRTUS training required

Training provided

 

Program: Migration and Refugee Services (MRS)

Description

Volunteers serving with the Immigration Legal Services will work with our staff to assist clients in the preparation and filing of their applications for immigrant benefits from US Citizenship and Immigration Services. Volunteers will join one of the following volunteer groups:

Intake - Assists our intake team with interviewing potential clients seeking our services. The interview gathers demographic information, and screens clients for eligibility for our programs and grant funding. These interviews are given both in person and over the phone. Training on how to give a trauma-informed interview is required for this team. 

Form Preparation - Assists the paralegals with completing USCIS forms which are assigned by a legal representative. Schedules meetings with clients over the phone or in-person to complete their applications. Training for this team involves shadowing the paralegals and completing the forms under their supervision. 

Research and writing - Assists the legal representatives with research on case law or country conditions to support their legal arguments, drafts briefs and motions. Volunteers with prior legal experience are preferred for this team. Work for this team can be done on-site or remotely. 

 

The tasks and responsibilities of this role include: 

Complete Catholic Charities volunteer onboarding process and ILS specific volunteer training Regularly meet with ILS staff for assignments and supervision Utilize legal case management software and office equipment Complete assignments remotely or on-site

Site Location:  Immigration Legal Services, Migration and Refugee Services

 

Qualifications:  

18 and older

Completion of Refugee 101

6 month time commitment (preferred)

VIRTUS training required

Training provided

 

Program: Migration and Refugee Services (MRS)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 44102

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Bishop Cosgrove Center - Pantry Support/Clothing Closet

The Bishop Cosgrove Center (Cosgrove) is seeking volunteers to help with a variety of volunteer opportunities. Cosgrove is a hunger center and day drop-in center for the homeless and hungry of Cleveland and also provides supportive services to those in need in our communities. 

Volunteers can work with us one time (done-in-a-day) or on a regular basis. If you enjoy helping others and making a difference, then this is where you want to be! 

If looking to volunteer as a group, please respond to the other posting for Teams/Groups. 

Opportunities can include:

Provide kitchen support Assist with serving meals Food pantry support & distribution Work in our clothing closet Occasionally, we have a need for office support

Families are welcome! 

Volunteer opportunities are available Monday through Friday. 

A coordinator will contact you to plan out/confirm your volunteer schedule. 

Program: Emergency Assistance Services

The Bishop Cosgrove Center (Cosgrove) is seeking volunteers to help with a variety of volunteer opportunities. Cosgrove is a hunger center and day drop-in center for the homeless and hungry of Cleveland and also provides supportive services to those in need in our communities. 

Volunteers can work with us one time (done-in-a-day) or on a regular basis. If you enjoy helping others and making a difference, then this is where you want to be! 

If looking to volunteer as a group, please respond to the other posting for Teams/Groups. 

Opportunities can include:

Provide kitchen support Assist with serving meals Food pantry support & distribution Work in our clothing closet Occasionally, we have a need for office support

Families are welcome! 

Volunteer opportunities are available Monday through Friday. 

A coordinator will contact you to plan out/confirm your volunteer schedule. 

Program: Emergency Assistance Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 44114

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Office Support - Medina County

Are you available to volunteer a few hours each week? Would you be interested in helping us out here at Catholic Charities in Medina? 

We are seeking general support in our office. This could be greeting clients, helping with the food shelf, answering the phone and more. 

Let's have a chat about how you can make a difference in our office!

 

What days? Currently, the most helpful time would be Mondays and Fridays. 

Next steps: A member of our team will be in touch with you to discuss how you can support our office. 

 

Program: Medina County

Are you available to volunteer a few hours each week? Would you be interested in helping us out here at Catholic Charities in Medina? 

We are seeking general support in our office. This could be greeting clients, helping with the food shelf, answering the phone and more. 

Let's have a chat about how you can make a difference in our office!

 

What days? Currently, the most helpful time would be Mondays and Fridays. 

Next steps: A member of our team will be in touch with you to discuss how you can support our office. 

 

Program: Medina County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 44256

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Mentor Youth Ages 10-17: STRIVE Program (Wooster, OH)

We are seeking volunteer mentors to be matched with a youth ages 10-17 in Wayne County. Males are paired with males, and females are paired with females.

Volunteers are provided with training, gas cards, and opportunities for reimbursement for activities with their mentee. The program coordinator plans a monthly group event for all the mentors and mentees together.

Time Commitment

We ask volunteers to spend a minimum of 4 hours per month with their mentee, 2 hours at the group event and 2 hours individually.

Auto Insurance is required. 

STRIVE Mentors Offer

One-on-one mentoring A positive support system A role-model Guidance & support Social, emotional & academic assistance

Note: Please contact the STRIVE office to learn more. You will need to complete the following to register.

InterviewBackground checkSubmit copy of driver's licenseSubmit copy of auto insuranceSign driver's statement Virtus child safety trainingVolunteer training

 

A coordinator will be in touch to share information about the program and discuss how you can support our youth. 

Program: Ashland/Wayne County

We are seeking volunteer mentors to be matched with a youth ages 10-17 in Wayne County. Males are paired with males, and females are paired with females.

Volunteers are provided with training, gas cards, and opportunities for reimbursement for activities with their mentee. The program coordinator plans a monthly group event for all the mentors and mentees together.

Time Commitment

We ask volunteers to spend a minimum of 4 hours per month with their mentee, 2 hours at the group event and 2 hours individually.

Auto Insurance is required. 

STRIVE Mentors Offer

One-on-one mentoring A positive support system A role-model Guidance & support Social, emotional & academic assistance

Note: Please contact the STRIVE office to learn more. You will need to complete the following to register.

InterviewBackground checkSubmit copy of driver's licenseSubmit copy of auto insuranceSign driver's statement Virtus child safety trainingVolunteer training

 

A coordinator will be in touch to share information about the program and discuss how you can support our youth. 

Program: Ashland/Wayne County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 44691

Allow Groups: No