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 ENGAGEMENT ENTERPRISE (E3)
Last fall, Ms. B (who requested to remain anonymous) contacted the E3 staff for assistance pulling together a resume. Ann worked with her to identify her goal, assemble her work history, and compose a summary focused on her targeted job. Now she had her first resume ever!
During a discussion with Simone McNitt, they determined the best path to her goal would be through the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) administered at Fairhill by NCBA. Because she wanted to get into a career in art therapy, but had only minimal training in the field, this training program was an excellent next step.
Arrangements were made with both NCBA and the Art Therapy Studio, a nonprofit agency also housed in the Fairhill building, to create a part-time role that would give her the experience and hands-on training to pursue a career in the field.
Now she’s working, learning, and enjoying her job. She says, "I believe Fairhill Partners are guardian angels, who partner with you, no matter where you find yourself in life and help you to find your way. And I will always be eternally grateful."
Employment Opportunity: Driver for Senior Transportation Connection (STC).
Full and Part-time positions available.
- Operates passenger vehicles to drive assigned transportation routes throughout the county, assisting client passengers as appropriate in a courteous and professional manner.
- Often loads and off-loads walking aids, e.g., canes, walkers, etc. and packages.
- Ensures routes are consistently completed safely and on time.
- Remains in constant communication with Dispatch Office.
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FAIRHILL PARTNERS
Fitness Made Easy . . . and FUN!
Did you know that Fairhill Partners has a wonderful Fitness Zone, open to all, at Fairhill Partners?
You can visit their campus, 12200 Fairhill Road, Cleveland 44120, to work out on the equipment, including two wheelchair-accessible stations, or boost your step count on our walking path, all while you enjoy the beautiful wooded site.
Parking is free, right next to the Fitness Zone.
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Special thanks to Bank of America and Trust for Public Land volunteers for giving our Fitness Zone its Spring Clean-Up last month. St. Luke’s Foundation originally made it possible for the Trust for Public Land to install our terrific Fitness Zone.
The Fitness Zone is just one part of a wide range of health promotion programs that Fairhill Partners offers for older adults. Programs are available by phone, online, and in-person: Active Living with Chronic Conditions, Active Living with Diabetes, Diabetes Education & Empowerment Program (DEEP), Active Living with Chronic Pain, A Matter of Balance, and Bingocize.
Pick up an Activity Guide at the front desk, Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. then call them to reserve your spot in one of the programs: 216-421-1350 x185 or email programs@fairhillpartner.org
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MANUFACTURING WORKS
Are you interested in contracting part-time 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.
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ENCORE CLEVELAND INFORMATION WEBINAR:
If you missed the general information webinar at Tuesday, May 24th you can watch here to discover more about Encore Cleveland and the nonprofit agencies offering opportunities. https://tinyurl.com/app/myurls
This newsletter will list the upcoming webinars this year on topics and resources for those in or near retirement.
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216-391-9500 x 2116 to learn more or register.
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Volunteer now and then enjoy the Cleveland Pickle Fest®
If you’d like to receive a free admission ticket to the event on Saturday, September 17th 12-7p.m. at Mall B downtown Cleveland you can, by fulfilling volunteering requirements.
Volunteers must be enrolled with Greater Cleveland Volunteers and serve 5+ hours from January to July 2022. Tickets will be emailed or sent on September 1st. for your free admission ticket.
If you are not enrolled, visit their website at https://tinyurl.com/5a2knh5r to join the team and discover hundreds of volunteer opportunities in Cuyahoga County.
Walk to Remember-Join the team and help celebrate the memory of a loved one at the Hospice of the Western Reserve Walk to Remember at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Sunday, June 12th from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Shifts are 7:30-10am or 10 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Help as a greeter or with registration. Ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend stretch, distribute items to participants. Free parking, snacks, bottled water, and t-shirt provided. Comfortable shoes suggested and weather appropriate attire.
Helping Foster Families-You can provide fostering families with community and holistic support with this opportunity. Volunteers will seek to build relationships with their family by spending quality time with them by playing games, sharing a meal and being intentional. They can also create and deliver personal care packages based on current practical needs once a month.
Front Desk Greeter-Greet and welcome visitors at a cancer support agency at either location in Beachwood or Westlake. Answer phones, transfer calls and put callers in voice mailboxes, register participants for programs and healing arts services, give tours of facility, perform administrative and clerical tasks. They have 2–3-hour shifts weekdays and some evenings and weekends.
New Volunteer Information Session- Ready to volunteer? Join us 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
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FELLOW OPPORTUNITIES
Canopy Child Advocacy Center is s seeking an experienced human resources consultant.
Contracted position: https://tinyurl.com/55ku4kvu
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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.
Lost within the wide world of tea? You’re not alone! Join them for the perfect introduction to the vast world of tea — from plant to cup. Taste all six types of tea and discover everything you need to know to become a true “Tea Head.”
Menu: Assorted finger sandwiches and pastries, fresh fruit, various types of tea
Class fee: $35
Registration on each date below.
Corporate College® East, 4400 Richmond Road, Warrensville Heights
Corporate College® West, 25425 Center Ridge Road, Westlake
Walk and Tour with Us
Lake View Cemetery Walking Tour
Join them for a walking tour of this nationally recognized landmark and historical burial ground. The tour includes the James A. Garfield Memorial and the Wade Chapel Memorial.
Fee: $24
Registration on each date below:
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How Gardening Can Prevent Osteoporosis
"We’re tearing apart flower beds, planting vegetables and descending upon local nurseries like ants on a Popsicle stick. While our reward is dirty knees, sore muscles and a bountiful harvest in a few months, researchers have quantified other benefits: it’s good for our bones, too." Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/2r5bvkdz
Used with permission from
Northeast Ohio Boomer, May 18, 2022, By NEO Boomer Staff
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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!
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Encore Cleveland | 216-391-9032
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