Greater Cleveland Volunteers' executive director, Joy Banish, was featured recently in Cleveland Jewish News talking about the benefits of volunteering, including the physical and mental activity, and social connections that are made. Click here to read the full article.

Volunteers strengthen communities, but did you know that volunteer opportunities also have many benefits to a person who serves? This is especially true for older adults who spend their time giving back. Volunteerism can improve your health, relationships, and skillsets. Take a look at the benefits of volunteering for older adults. Some of them might surprise you! This 2022 article from Vantage details the advantages of volunteering for older adults. Read it here.

Through the Economic Community Development Institute, The Women’s Business Center of Northern Ohio offers Digital Literacy education for encore aged participants in our Encore Digital Connect Program.

In this program they offer a 9-week course that dives into the importance of branding, online marketing, and ecommerce for participants. The instructor offers a hybrid model to ensure to meet the needs of each participant. At the end of the 9 weeks participants of this program will come out with a website, a social media template, photography that can be used for the business website, fliers, and any marketing as well as a membership through the Women’s Business Center for a year to help with continued support of the client and their business.

Contact: Nicole Liatos at 216-912-5655 or nliatos@ecdi.org.

The Cleveland Leadership Center believes in the power of individuals to make positive change and inspires and connects them to transform Cleveland.

Its Legacy Leader offerings engage community leaders who wish to remain actively involved in shaping and building Cleveland’s future while meeting their flexible schedules and varied interests.

Their programs connect Legacy Leaders with each other and with organizations and individuals working to improve our region.

Contact: Claudia Owens, 216-650-3312 or cowens@cleveleads.org.

Encore Employment Enterprise (E3) meets the needs of experienced workers, ages 50+, who want to stay in the workforce and contribute to their communities while earning an income. We fill the gap for employers who need experienced, mature individuals with skills to build intergenerational teams within their workforce. E3 makes sure that a company's work culture is a good fit for both parties involved, which is key to a long-lasting match.

Some of our services include:

• Online job search
• Resume writing
• Computer skills training
• Interview practice
• Peer support
• Workshops
• Hosting job fairs

Earlier this year, Simone McNitt and Kathleen Hallissey participated in a podcast highlighting the Cleveland Foundation's Encore Programs and Encore Employment Enterprise's initiatives. The podcast took place at Westlake Senior Center and was well received. To listen to the podcast, click here: https://tinyurl.com/yfajanjy

In February, Simone was asked by the Cleveland Branch of Society of Human Resource Management to participate in a series of videos on interviewing tips for employers. Simone's portion was on older adults.

Come visit us at our new location!

Tyler Village Bldg. 31

Ste. 3102A

3615 Superior Ave.

Cleveland, OH 44114

www.e3encore.org

To learn more about volunteer opportunities contact Nakeva Williams at 

nwilliams@greaterclevelandvolunteers.org

or 216-391-9500 x 2116.

Small Business Mentor -- Have you started a business and consider yourself a guru? Use those skills to mentor others to do the same. Creating local businesses helps boost the economy and support our community. Mentors help clients start their own businesses, solve problems, make businesses more efficient, and assist with developing long-term business plans. They work one on one, or sometimes as part of a mentoring team. Volunteers schedule Is flexible depending on the client's needs and location.

Race for Kids -- Volunteers needed for the Race for Kids at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Ohio on Saturday, June 24th from 6:15-10a.m. Help with greeting, registration, as a route guide, with swag distribution or in the Kids Zone. Free parking, entrance to the zoo, and beverages included. Volunteer T-shirt will be provided, jeans and comfortable shoes suggested.

Usher -- It is always the season to be an Usher at the theater! This is a great opportunity to give back, see a free show and meet new people. Assist patrons with ticketing, seating, passing out programs, and emergency response assistance. Volunteer schedule is flexible depending on performances and the theater is in the Hough Neighborhood.

Dance Party Volunteer -- Get your groove on! Help brighten someone’s day by dancing with older adults. Assist with party refreshments, dance moves and getting people on the dance floor. Not only is this a fun activity but also great exercise and helps boost one’s mood. If you live in the Parma area and have some free time to let loose, please join every third Thursday of each month from 1-3p.m.

Donation Organizer -- Help Reduce Landfill waste and impact the community at the same time! Sort new goods (ex. clothes, home items, craft supplies, baby items, outdoor/gardening materials, hygiene items, etc.) that will be distributed to nonprofits, schools, and faith-based entities. Volunteers needed Monday- Friday 10am-12pm or 12pm-2pm. The warehouse is in the Glenville neighborhood.

Ready to volunteer? Or learn more about these or additional volunteer opportunities in Cuyahoga County? Contact Nakeva at nwilliams@greaterclevelandvolunteers.org or 216-391-9500 x 2116 to learn more or register.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

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: 216-265-1489

Email to: info@ridestc.org

Fax your resume: 216-265-2830

NIFTY 50

Read information News & Advice for Older Job Seekers

https://www.nifty50s.com/

These nonprofit organizations have vested energy in Encore Cleveland to provide either volunteer, employment or business opportunities. 

Click on the agency link to discover more!

Business Volunteers Unlimited

Cleveland Leadership Center

Economic Community Development Institute

East End Neighborhood House

Encore Employment Enterprise

Fairhill Partners

Greater Cleveland Neighborhood Centers Association

Greater Cleveland Volunteers

JumpStart

Leadership Geauga County

Manufacturing Works