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February 2023

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.

Discover more here.

ENCORE CLEVELAND NEWS

Encore Employment Enterprise (E3) will host an Expo for older adults in May (date to be confirmed) at Phillis Wheatley Association in the Midtown neighborhood of Cleveland. They are currently registering vendors and sponsors for the event.

If your company or organization is interested in reserving a vendor table at the event or being one of the event sponsors, please contact Simone McNitt, Executive Director, at smcnitt@e3encore.org or 216-417-4845.

The event will be open to all job seekers age 50+ at no cost. Watch for more details coming soon.

Economic Community Development Institute (ECDI)

Women over the age of 50 are among the fastest growing groups of entrepreneurs. But often, they don't have the same access to digital tools that are constantly changing. To close the digital divide, the Women’s Business Center of Northern Ohio and the Cleveland Foundation developed Encore.

Encore is for women business owners aged 50 or older. Over the course of the 8-week program, entrepreneurs will learn the branding basics, how to create and manage their own website, simple graphic design and social media best practices. New to the program this year, Encore participants will have the opportunity to operate a pop-up space in the Corner Shop Collective retail incubator! Applications close February 13^th at 12:00 p.m. More details and a schedule: h ttps://www.wbcohio.org/encore.

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.

Ask The Expert (for nonprofits) February 13-17

BVU connects their nonprofit partners with skills-based volunteers to work together on projects in various areas. These 60-minute one-on-one meetings provide an opportunity for the nonprofit and the skills-based volunteer to work on a small project or the skills-based volunteer can answer questions or provide practical suggestions.

https://bvuvolunteers.org/event/ask-the-expert-september-2022-2/2023-02-13/

Here are two paid Fellowship opportunities:

Ronald McDonald House Fellowship:

https://bvuvolunteers.org/fellow-opportunity-ronald-mcdonald-house/

LEAP Fellowship

https://bvuvolunteers.org/20044-2/

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

To learn more about volunteer opportunities contact Nakeva Williams at

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

February Warehouse Sale. Assistance is needed on Saturday, February 25th, morning, and afternoon shifts available, and Sunday, February 26th (11:30 a.m.-4p.m.) in the North Collinwood Neighborhood. The event includes a meal, beverage and free parking for the volunteer. Dress warmly as the warehouse is not heated: jeans, sweaters, sweatshirts, and casual comfortable shoes.

Help at a Sensory Friendly Theater Performance- Assist at the Sensory Friendly Performance of Gruffalo at Playhouse Square on Sunday, March 5th from 9:30 a.m.- 1p.m. Volunteers are needed as greeters, quite zone attendants, and aisle assistants. The event includes free parking, beverages, and a T-shirt for the volunteer. Dress is black pants or skirt and a T-shirt will be provided.

Animal Shelter Volunteer-A non-kill nonprofit animal shelter which gives pets a second chance at life needs help with socializing animals, walking dogs and cleaning cages at their Parma location. Volunteers are needed on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday between 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. AND Tuesday and Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Donation Organizer-Support a non-profit mission by sorting, pricing, and stocking shelves with new, quality goods donated by generous companies which get passed on to those that need the donations the most. Opportunities to help Monday- Friday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. or 12-2 p.m. in the Cleveland Central Neighborhood.

PODCAST GUEST: Boomer Magazine featured Greater Cleveland Volunteers on a recent podcast. WHY volunteer? HOW does it benefit YOU and the community and WHAT are some of the volunteer opportunities? All of these and more are explained in the interview.

Listen here: https://tinyurl.com/yvwv9uwy

IN OTHER NEWS

Are you a lifelong learner?

You can still sign up for Tri-C’s Encore 55+ Learning winter and spring sessions!

Choose from over 100 classes designed specifically for adults over 55 years old.

Visit tri-c.edu/encore for more information and to register.

Winter 2023 | Jan. 27 – March 10

Spring 2023 | March 24 – May 5

More information at: 216-987-2274 or encore@tri-c.edu

NIFTY 50

Read information News & Advice for Older Job Seekers

https://www.nifty50s.com/

The HEAP Winter Crisis Program is a benefit that provides a payment to your utility company once per heating season.

It can help you avoid a heat shut-off or help you re-start your heating service. The program runs now until March 31.

https://www.ohiolegalhelp.org/topic/utility-bill-assistance

Post-holidays can only mean one thing: tax season is just around the corner. Well, it's officially here and there are resources that can help make filing your taxes easier and safer.

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