News and Information for you

April 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.

National Volunteer Month in the United States takes place in April. This month is dedicated to honoring all of the volunteers in our communities as well as encouraging volunteerism throughout the month.

The National Volunteer Week, April 16-23, 2003, officially took root in the U.S. in 1974, many thanks to the 37th U.S. President, Richard Nixon, who established it with an executive order. It has since become a tradition followed by other emerging presidents to date, growing to incorporate different willing participants and featuring a variety of projects and events that span throughout the week. The National Volunteer Week is organized by the U.S. organization — Points of Light Foundation whose mission is “to inspire, equip, and mobilize people to take actions that change the world”

Thank you Volunteers!

ENCORE CLEVELAND NEWS

Help Cleveland Leadership Center find the next cohort!

Applications are open now for the Advanced Leadership Institute (ALI) Class of 2024. ALI brings together emerging, established and experienced leaders to tackle and explore five key policy areas, and empowers them to address critical problems and advance change in these areas. Learn more

“Because of ALI, I recognize that my set of lived experiences and circumstances are different than others and how they shape my perspective and approach. ALI helped me to step back to listen to others, learn and activate being an advocate and player in enhancing our community.”

Mara Kamat, (ALI 2022)

Vice President of Human Resources, Great Lakes Cheese

Contact Claudia Owens, Senior Fellow

Advanced Leadership Institute

Cleveland Leadership Center

216-650-3312 or cowens@cleveleads.org

Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging is looking for a Strategic Market Development Consultant

Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank is looking for an Outreach Fellow for sourcing high quality and diverse books and increasing community book donations.

Both opportunities can be viewed here:

https://bvuvolunteers.org/fellow-opportunities/

Interested candidates can reach out to Amy Ammar aammar@bvuvolunteers.org or Elizabeth Voudouris evoudouris@bvuvolunteers.org

The Women’s Business Center of Northern Ohio is currently offering a free program for Women Entrepreneurs who are 50 years old or above.

“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 in the Northern Ohio area. Upon completion of the program, graduates will have an understanding of:

· The basics of branding, slogans and logo

· How to create and manage their own website through Wix

· Graphic design basics from Canva

· Social media best practices

To learn more: https://tinyurl.com/4srruc9h

Contact: Alanna Sudberry at asudberry@ecdi.org

Join Greater Cleveland Volunteers 50th Anniversary Celebration!

Let's celebrate the joy and impact of volunteers...together.

Friday, April 21 - 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.

Embassy Suites Hotel, 5800 Rockside Woods Blvd North, Independence, OH 44131

Remarks from WKYC’s Monica Robins – Volunteer Awards – 50/50 Raffle – Door Prizes!

Cost: Special rate - $5 per person. Click here to make your reservation.

Reservations deadline is April 9.

To learn more about volunteer opportunities contact Nakeva Williams at

nwilliams@greaterclevelandvolunteers.org

or 216-391-9500 x 2116.

Men’s Minority Health Fair-Minority Men’s Health Fair is seeking volunteers, come make a difference! Help with registration, wayfinding, set up and break down on Thursday, April 27, 12-9 p.m. 3 shifts available at 3 locations (MetroHealth’s Main Campus, Cleveland Heights and Ohio City).

Woof Walk-The Northeast Ohio SPCA, no-kill animal shelter is holding a fundraising walk at Edgewater Park on Saturday, May 6th. Volunteers will help with registration, 50/50 raffle, parking assistant, vendor assistant and tear down.

Festival Volunteer- Help the celebration of Cleveland’s diversity and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at the Cleveland Asian Festival on Friday, May 19th- Sunday, May 21st, 7 a.m.- 10 p.m. in AsiaTown. Volunteers can assist with set up, serve as a festival ambassador, in the dining tent or with parking.

Garden Assistant--Got a green thumb? Support staff by maintaining and preserving plants and horticultural displays throughout the outdoor and indoor gardens in University Circle. Volunteer shifts are 2-3 hours a week from now until November.

Reception-Be a part of that community by being the first face that guests and loved ones see when visiting their family at an East Cleveland adult living facility. Volunteer openings Monday-Friday 12-1p.m. or 5-8 p.m. Duties include answering phones and signing people in and out of the building.

IN OTHER NEWS

Senior Transportation Connection has full and part-time driving paid positions available. Flexible hours. Competitive pay with benefits. No Commercial Drivers License (CDL) required.

Call: 216-265-2830

Email to: info@ridestc.org

Fax your resume: 216-265-1489

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.

See What's Cooking at the Chefs' Table

View a video here.

Join us in our state-of-the-art kitchen for a variety of presentations, demos and hands-on activities. Our instructors are ready to share their recipes, techniques and secrets with you!

The Chefs’ Table is also available for private events and teambuilding activities.

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

Muffin Pan Meals

Tuesday, April 11 | 1-2:30 p.m.

Cooking for One

Wednesday, April 19 | 1-2:30 p.m.

Learn more and register at tri-c.edu/chefstable

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