February 2022
Monthly News & Updates
Encore Cleveland connects people who are in or nearing retirement from their primary careers with volunteer and employment opportunities through local nonprofit organizations.
ENCORE CLEVELAND NEWS
In this short video, you can hear what Tim Angbrandt, an Encore Fellow with Business Volunteers Unlimited, has to say about his experiences and how nonprofit agencies can benefit from this resource.

https://tinyurl.com/yfdncvp4


Contact Nakeva Williams at nwilliams@greaterclevelandvolunteers.org or
216-391-9500 x 2116 to learn more or register. 
Youth Mentor-Assist and guide a high-financial need student through the course of their college career. You will need to message your mentee at least two times a month over an online system and meet in person at least three times a year, as a minimum. Students in the program are recipients of either the College Now scholarship, the Say Yes to Education scholarship, or both.

Bingo Helper-Help with a favorite activity at an older adult facility on Monday, Wednesday or Fridays 1-3 p.m. in Euclid. Volunteers call bingo numbers, verify a good bingo and help with setting/cleaning up. 

PPE Sorter/Packer-You can make a big impact for health care workers to stay safe by fulfilling orders for Personal Protective Equipment. Volunteers are needed to sort and pack masks, gloves and face shields that will be delivered across Northeast Ohio. Shifts are available on Thursdays, from 1-4 p.m. in Fairview Park. Work can be completed from a seated position. Flu and COVID vaccinations are required. 

Front Desk Greeter-Greet and welcome visitors at a cancer support agency at either location in Beachwood and Westlake. Answer phones, transfer calls and put callers in voice mailboxes, register participants for programs and healing arts services, give tours of facility, perform administrative and clerical tasks. Volunteers are needed for 2–3-hour shifts weekdays and some evenings and weekends. 
 
New Volunteer Information Session- Ready to volunteer? Join Greater Cleveland Volunteers via Zoom to learn about the many ways to serve your community with 100+ partner agencies throughout Cuyahoga County. https://tinyurl.com/jx62fnk2

IN OTHER NEWS
What does the Cuyahoga County nonprofit sector need to thrive post-COVID? 
 
The Funders Collaborative on Covid Recovery is conducting the Nonprofit COVID-19 Recovery and Resiliency Survey to better understand the current state and projected state of the nonprofit sector in Cuyahoga County. The results of the survey will help both funders and nonprofits gain a better understanding of: the issues different parts of the nonprofit sector are facing; the capacity needs and opportunities in different issue areas; existing program and focus areas; and opportunities for advancing nonprofits.

Nonprofit leaders who complete this survey will help the Funders Collaborative on Covid Recovery understand the breadth and depth of the work in the Cuyahoga County nonprofit sector, including the tireless leadership and workforce carrying out this crucial work in our region as well as the challenges from COVID-19 and the road to recovery.

All organizations that complete the survey will be entered into a drawing for one $5,000, two $2,500, or ten $1,000 prizes. The survey deadline is Tuesday, February 18, 2022.
 
 
The Cleveland Foundation is hiring
The Cleveland Foundation is currently seeking qualified candidates for the following positions: 
  • Accountant
  • Advancement Intern, Equity Initiatives
  • Events Manager
  • Investment Analyst
Find the position postings and application instructions here: https://www.clevelandfoundation.org/about/careers/.  
Cleveland Museum of Natural History FREE Admission

Thanks to a landmark gift by the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation, every Sunday at the Museum is now FREE for residents of Cleveland and East Cleveland.

*Reserved tickets are required!* Ticket holders will be asked to present proof of residency at the ticket desk. Proof of residency can be any of the following:
  • Current Ohio driver's license or state ID with a City of Cleveland or East Cleveland address
  • Utility bill or bank statement with a Cleveland or East Cleveland address
  • Medical insurance statement with a Cleveland or East Cleveland address
  • Lease agreement or mortgage statement with a Cleveland or East Cleveland address
  • Paystub or W2 with a Cleveland or East Cleveland address
For more information, and to reserve tickets:
Are you an older Homeowner who wants to stay in your home as you age?

The National Council on Aging's "Use Your Home to Stay at Home©" is the official federally approved consumer booklet for older homeowners.
Learn more about your options, including reverse mortgages and home equity lines of credit. https://bit.ly/3nHYpR4
Check out employment news from Nifty 50 e-magazine.
Millions of older adults may be missing out on benefits program to help pay for food, housing, healthcare, and more.

USAging and National Council on Aging are committed to helping ensure you know about the public and private benefit programs that can help you age well in your home and community.

By using our 'You Gave, Now Save' guide to benefits, you'll get a snapshot of all the available programs and how you can apply.

Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/yckhu7uh

Find Assistance Directory

A tool from Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging, (WRAAA) to help older adults and individuals living with disabilities find local resources for food, utilities, housing, and more.