VOLUNTEER / COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Parma Area Family Collaborative
The Parma Area Family Collaborative is a social services agency located in Parma that has an objective to link families with resources that meet their needs and focus on the well being, safety, academic success, and stability of children in the communities we serve. We have many volunteer opportunities available to students during the school year.
- Sort and Organize donated clothing
- Fold/Hang/Patch clothing in preparation for Thursdays
- Welcome Community members into clothing room on Thursdays 2-4PM
- Volunteer to be present in clothing room when private appointments are set up
Food Pantry Volunteer: Second Thursday of Every Month
- Sort food before pantry opens
- Package fruits and vegetables
- Welcome Community Members
- Assist in Handing our fresh produce to community members
- Assist in cleaning the gymnasium after Food Pantry is complete
Community Garden Volunteer:
- Maintain Garden outside of Parma Area Family Collaborative
- Provide Education to students in gardening
Teach Me to Read Volunteer: Wednesday Evenings – 5:30-7:30PM
- Welcome Families to Parma Collaborative
- Assist in Serving Dinner to Families
- Support families and parents throughout TMtR program
- Provide child care during parent sessions
- Be Present at all sessions
Coat Drive Volunteer: Middle to End of October
- Sort and distribute coats donated to PAFC
- Assist clients in finding the correct size coat needed
Christmas Present Volunteer: After Thanksgiving until Mid December
- Assist in set up for event at Parma Collaborative
Website: www.familycollaborative.com
Location: 11212 Snow Rd, Parma, OH
Contact: Genevieve VonCarlowitz, Volunteer Coordinator 614-572-8872 [email protected]
Youth Challenge

Website: www.youthchallengesports.com
Location: 800 Sharon Drive Westlake, OH 44145
Contact: Sarah Perez-Stable, Director of Volunteer Services 440-892-1001 ext. 14
Greater Cleveland Sports Commission
Sports Commission volunteers have a direct impact on the success of our events and are held in high regard around the community. Benefits of volunteering include – networking & meeting new people, getting involved in exciting events, having a direct impact on the City’s revitalization, obtaining new skills, improving your resume and much more!
We cannot successfully run the best events in the country without the help of our trusted and dedicated volunteers. Check out our open volunteer opportunities on our website.
Website: www.clevelandsports.org
Location: Various Locations
Contact: To volunteer for any of the Cleveland Sports Commission events visit the website above to register.
New Avenues to Independence, Inc.

Website: http://www.newavenues.net/
Location: Various Locations
Contact: Resource Development Coordinator 216-481-1909 ext. 202
Cleveland Botanical Gardens

Location: Various Locations
Contact: Sarah Hartley, Volunteer Coordinator 216-707-2822
Walk of Faith Community Center

Website: http://www.wofcommunitycenter.org/index.html
Location: 12833 Lorain Ave. Cleveland, OH 44111
Contact: Kathy Eyerman, Volunteer Coordinator 216-941-3270
Crossroads Hospice

Website: www.crossroadshospice.com
Location: 9775 Rockside Rd #270 Valley View, OH 44125
Contact: Cindy Billideau, Volunteer Manager 216-654-9300
Cleveland Metroparks

Website: http://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/Main/Volunteer.aspx
Location: Various Locations
Contact: Lisa Bobbitt, Volunteer Manager 440-253-2143
To Apply for Volunteer Opportunities Visit: https://cmp.civicore.com/index.php?section=apply&action=new
Cleveland Adoption Network

- providing leadership through serving on our Board of Directors
- serving as mentors for youth in foster care
- assisting other members in their searches
- speaking to the community at large to help others understand the realities of adoption
- working on programs that respond to the needs of our members and the Cleveland community
- facilitating our General Meetings, month after month, to offer people a safe place to come to share and to listen
- participating in committee work that keeps us focused on our mission and the development of new services.
- assisting with special projects and working in our offices or behind the scenes to help make it all happen…and much more!
Website: http://www.adoptionnetwork.org/volunteer.aspx
Location: 4614 Prospect Avenue Cleveland, OH 44103
Contact: Kara Laughlin, Volunteer and Development Associate (216) 482-2312
Parma Animal Shelter

Website: www.parmashelter.org
Location: 6260 State Road Parma, OH 44134
To Apply to Volunteer Click Below: http://parmashelter.org/volunteer/
Maggie's Place
The Zechariah House – The 2nd Saturday of every month staff, moms and volunteers gather at Maggie’s Place, The Zechariah House to do deep cleaning, general maintenance and special projects around the home. We have families of all ages come and work with us to make our home beautiful and functional. Everyone is welcome. Serve Saturday runs from 9am-12pm. Please RSVP if interested. There are opportunities for all ages and skill levels. There is no training requirement for participation in Work Saturday.
Website: http://www.maggiesplace.org
Location: Parma, OH
Contact: Peggy Adams, Volunteer Coordinator 440-886-2620
Parma Christian Church Food Pantry

Website: www.parmachristianchurch.org
Location: 7000 Ridge Rd. Cleveland, OH 44129
Contact: Deborah Hannan, Secretary 440-842-1614
University Hospitals Parma Medical Center

Website: http://www.uhhospitals.org/parma/about/volunteer-opportunities
Location: 7007 Powers Blvd. Parma, OH 44129
Contact: Jill Kusmierek, Manager Volunteer Services 440-743-4202
Pay It Forward Cafe

Website: www.PayItForwardCafe.com
Location: 5994 Ridge Rd. Parma, OH 44129
Date/Time: Saturday’s 11:30-1:30
Contact: Dona Kiner, Co-Director 216-200-7030