July 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 JULY WEBINAR
FOR A HEALTHIER YOU- VOLUNTEER!

If you already volunteer you witness the good you are bringing to the community, but do you realize WHY it's also good for you?

Join us on Tuesday, July 26th 10-11:00 a.m. via Zoom for a FREE webinar that validates the health benefits of volunteering.

We'll also highlight Encore Cleveland agencies that offer volunteer opportunities.

Help spread the word and tell your friends about this session.
GETTING OUT IN THE COMMUNITY:
Information Session

Encore Cleveland held an information session in June at the Westlake Community Services Center. The attendees were introduced to ways and how they can volunteer.

After the short presentation about Encore Cleveland, Kirsten Frei-Herrmann, (right) program director at Greater Cleveland Volunteers and Alice Simon, project director at Fairhill Partners relayed opportunities at their respective agency.
ENCORE CLEVELAND NEWS
ENCORE EMPLOYMENT ENTERPRISE (E3)
Sometimes it’s about the timing.

When William Murph first spoke with the staff at Encore Employment Enterprise (formerly Encore Engagement Enterprise), he had been working in a part-time, government sponsored program and trying hard to find a full-time position that matched his previous work experience and education. Despite Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in social work, his job search seemed to go nowhere.

The staff met with him in late February and helped him to prepare a new, more focused resume. In early March, he began circulating and posting his new resume and, as he reported back, right away he began to get responses. Not every response was a good fit, but on April 29 he started his new job at Circle of Care, a nonprofit providing mental health/behavioral health services and chemical dependency treatment to community residents.

He informed the staff at Encore Employment Enterprise he was excited to tell them about the work and how the new resume had opened so many doors for him, allowing him to land just the right position. Congratulations, Mr. Murph!

For more information about how E3 (Encore Employment Enterprise) helps workers at 50 or better connect with jobs, contact Simone McNitt, Executive Director, at
216-417-4845 or smcnitt@e3encore.org or 216-417-4845.
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


Contact Nakeva Williams for all at nwilliams@greaterclevelandvolunteers.org or
216-391-9500 x 2116 to learn more or register. 
Volunteer at Cleveland Pickle Fest®-Come Celebrate Cleveland, Pickles and Volunteerism while offering a helping hand at the Cleveland Pickle Fest® on Saturday, September 17th to benefit Greater Cleveland Volunteers.

Help out at Mall B assisting with admissions, at a beverage tent, as a festival assistant or with Set up-Clean up. Shifts are available between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Event free admission, snacks, beverages, T-shirt, and a dilly hat are all provided.

Details and to register here: https://clevelandpicklefest.com/volunteer/
 
Empowerment Pop-Ups-Spend a few hours empowering people with disabilities at a Pop-Up event sponsored by the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities throughout Cuyahoga County during July and August. Volunteer tasks include, Check-in/ Name Badge, assisting with games, crafts and sports stations, and technology assistant. Free parking, beverages, and snacks provided. 

Make an older adults' day, by giving them a push-Assisting an older adult by transporting them from their room to an activity in a skilled nursing facility can make a world of difference to someone. Many shifts are available, 7 days a week, throughout Cuyahoga County.

On with the Show- The curtains are up in the theatres and ushers are a necessity for the show to go on. Positions include greeters, ticket scanners, wheelchair escorts and general event related positions. Walking up steps and standing are also requirements of the job. 

New Volunteer Information Session- Ready to volunteer? Join via Zoom to learn about the many ways to serve your community with Greater Cleveland Volunteers and their numerous partner agencies throughout Cuyahoga County.
https://tinyurl.com/jx62fnk2
FELLOW OPPORTUNITIES

Canopy Child Advocacy Center is s seeking an experienced human resources consultant.
Contracted position: https://tinyurl.com/55ku4kvu
IN OTHER NEWS
Encore Network Zoom presentation

Join Dr. Ken Dychtwald on July 14, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET to examine how older adults are redefining success in later life in terms of the potential for “generosity,” and seeing giving back as the key to not only being useful, but youthful as well. Attendees will gain insights to understand how giving benefits the giver and understand the individual, organizational and community implications.

Learn more and register here: http://tinyurl.com/mrymkvn9
Cuyahoga County College
55+ Learning
This program presents opportunities to take off-campus tours and courses throughout Greater Cleveland. In-person and virtual courses are offered.
Follow the link to view all courses and register.


To add flair to your dishes, you need to look beyond the basics. This class examines Mediterranean, Indian and Asian seasonings you can add to bring flair and delicious new flavors to your recipes.
Recipes: Mujadara; mung dal; egg rolls with homemade hoisin sauce
Class fee: $49.95
Wednesday, July 12 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Corporate College® East, 4400 Richmond Road, Warrensville Heights 

Discover the Tri-C Neighborhood Scholars Summer Tours featuring Places of Worship and Cleveland Jewels here: https://tinyurl.com/up5pjnjm
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