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Provides volunteer opportunities for high school students and adults to provide one-to-one mentoring of at risk children ages 5 to 18 years in the community through regular visits, role modeling behavior, friendship and support.

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.

Do you remember a special person who brought excitement to the everyday, broadened your horizons and put little moments of magic into your life By becoming a supporting donor or volunteer mentor, you can do the same for a child, and you will both be forever changed by the experience. Children need adults to help guide them through life's many obstacles. Mentors share everyday activities, expand horizons, and experience the joy in even the simplest events. Within these little moments lies the big magic that is shared between mentors and the children they impact.

Provides opportunities for individuals to volunteer to assist people dealing with cancer. Support includes, but is not limited to, calling patients on the phone and providing emotional support.

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.

Actively seeking Veterans of the United States of America Armed Services to be mentors to Veterans for the Summit County Valor Court.

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.

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.

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.

Volunteers serve as mentors to children ages 6 to 16. Mentors spend a minimum of four (4) hours each week with the child. Mentors make a minimum of a one (1) year commitment to the program.

Seeks volunteers to serve as mentors to individuals who are interested in starting their own business or non-profit or enhancing an existing business or non-profit organization. Mentors counsel clients at no charge and confidentially.

Actively seeking Veterans of the United States of America Armed Services to be mentors to Veterans for the Summit County Valor Court.

Connects youth to adults who can provide guidance, advice, and inspiration to help them achieve their potential.

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.

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

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.

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.

M.A.V. Youth Mentoring fosters supportive relationships between adult role models and youth. Adults and youth will meet two to three times per month to do activities such as shooting hoops, playing a board game, sharing a pizza, taking a walk in the park, etc. The schedule can be flexible to meet the needs of the mentors and their youths.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

Do you remember a special person who brought excitement to the everyday, broadened your horizons and put little moments of magic into your life By becoming a supporting donor or volunteer mentor, you can do the same for a child, and you will both be forever changed by the experience.

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.