Action with Encore Cleveland - volunteer opportunities and class offerings

December 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.

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ENCORE CLEVELAND NEWS

LEADERSHIP GEAUGA

The THIRD Heritage Program Class graduated in November. Heritage Program participants deepened their knowledge and appreciation of the challenges and opportunities in Geauga County during their 7-week program. Theme days included the History Day Bus Tour, Agriculture Day, meeting with Farmers who shared their challenges in a rural community. Through their behind-the-scenes exposure to speakers and locations from Economic Development (Team NEO, Geauga Growth Partnership, Social Services agencies including the Hunger Task Force, Department of Aging, Harriett Tubman Movement, Cyber Security, New Leaf Drug Court Program and more.

The Heritage FALL Class of 2022 developed two primary themes for their engagement in projects following graduation;

Food Insecurity: Imagine every Geauga County Resident had access to nutritious food every day. 4 of the 8 Class members volunteer to deliver meals through the Hunger Task Force and they added two new volunteers at graduation.
Are You OK? Imagine every older adult or “opted in” resident in Geauga County who lives alone received a check- in everyday to ensure they were OK. The Fall Class of 2022 is working on two methods of resolving this issue – through the already established Meal delivery Program and also connecting through the communication system used by the Public School System. The Class met after graduation to further work on this.

The Heritage Program participants demonstrate that Retirees, who possess a lifetime of skills and experience, and provided with the right exposure to community challenges, can help make Geauga and surrounding counties an even better place to live!

One graduate of the Fall program exclaimed “This is the best thing I have done in Geauga County in my 28 years here!”

To learn more contact Pam Carson, Heritage Program Director at pam@leadershipgeauga.org.

E3 CO-SPONSORED ANNUAL EXPO

For the past six years, the National Caucus and Center on Black Aging, Inc. (NCBA) has hosted a Senior Expo at Fairhill. This year’s event was co-sponsored by Fairhill Partners, CVS Health and Encore Employment Enterprise (E3). The Expo featured a Welcome and Keynote Address by Willie Wright, Program Manager of NCBA- OHIO, an array of vendors for participants to visit, and a luncheon catered by Camille’s Cochina Catering Company.

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb was a Special Guest Speaker following the lunch. Participants had the opportunity to choose from among seven workshops during a Breakout Session and to meet with Hiring Managers representing local businesses. There were raffle giveaways at the end of the program.

Youth Ambassadors from the Cleveland Job Corps helped with distribution of materials, collecting lunch orders and provided other assistance to participants. These young people also gained information and awareness of issues of aging in a multi-generational society and workforce.

E3 will be hosting the Senior Expo in 2023 and is already looking at new ways to expand the audience and more fully engage participants. Watch for more information on the schedule and location of the 2023 Senior Expo coming early spring 2023 in this newsletter.

The Foster Grandparent Program at East End Neighborhood House is seeking volunteers age 55+ to provide tutoring to children in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District.

It's generally for 20 hours per week with children in the classroom. A stipend is given for the tutoring hours per month.

Contact Kimberly Robinson, Director Human Resource and Volunteer Service

at 216-707-6002

Interested in giving your skills back to the community? Wanting to expand your professional insight for the greater good? Sign up to be a Fellow today! Your talents are needed now. Learn more here: https://bvuvolunteers.org/fellow-opportunities/

MANUFACTURING WORKS

Are you interested in contracting part-time (paid) and using your welding or machining skills to assist high school students?

Learn more about how the Technical Corps Program engages experienced manufacturing technicians age 50+ through Encore Cleveland to fill community needs.

Find the applications on https://hubs.li/H0TMCPT0 under Technical Corps Programs

Sign Language Interpreter-Interpret content of monthly virtual bereavement support group meetings for hearing impaired participants. Interpreters should be comfortable around people who are grieving a loss.

Holiday Festival Assistant- Festive volunteering opportunities are available in University Circle. Twinkle in the 216 runs now to December 31. Enjoy the fun by offering to be a Craft Assistant, Hot Cocoa Maker, a Guest Flow Assistant or helping with Breakfast with Santa. Days and Shifts Varies. Volunteers inside should wear festive holiday attire and outside, dress for the weather. Free parking and the opportunity to arrive early or stay late and enjoy the event. All volunteers must be vaccinated for COVID-19.

Adult Tutor- A Cleveland nonprofit agency is looking for volunteers who are motivated, compassionate and committed to welcoming refugee families to our community. Tutors help learners with basic conversational skills and cultural connections. An ESL teacher supports tutors by making digital and hands-on learning materials and activities. Volunteers are needed 2 hours per week Monday- Friday at a regularly scheduled time in the Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood.

To learn more about volunteer opportunities contact Nakeva Williams at

nwilliams@greaterclevelandvolunteers.org or 216-391-9500 x 2116.

IN OTHER NEWS

Cuyahoga County College

Tri-C’s Encore 55+ Learning: A leader in adult education for more than 45 years

Be a lifelong learner

Who Doesn’t Love Kolachki?

Monday, December 5, 6-8:30 p.m. $49.95

Learn to prepare traditional Polish kolachki with Lidia from Rudy’s Strudel and Bakery — just in time for the holidays!

Cookie Time

Saturday, December 10, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. $49.95 Adult and child*

Pastry chef Lauren Schaefer teaches kids and adults to make, decorate and store holiday cutout cookies in this hands-on class.

*Email frances.tomba@tri-c.edu if you are looking to bring more than one child ($29 for each additional child).

Save the Date! Encore Campus Fridays and Encore On-the-Go

Winter 2023: January 27 – March 10

Spring 2023: March 24 – May 5

Learn more at 216-987-2274, encore@tri-c.edu

Tri-C’s Chefs’ Table: Join us in our state-of-the-art kitchen for hands-on classes hosted by local chefs ready to share their recipes, techniques and secrets!

Whether you attend alone or with a friend or group, we promise a memorable culinary experience.

Learn more at tri-c.edu/chefstable.

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