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Speak with volunteers and they will tell you that they always "receive more" from their volunteer activities than "what they give." Passing along a skill, service or piece of knowledge that can help someone have a better life is something that money cannot buy. It also provides you with the satisfaction that you have helped make a positive difference in someone's life.

 

 

How can you help

We all have areas of expertise that we can share with others or teach to others. The most needy among us have very well-defined deficiencies and needs... and you can help. Here's how.

The chart below provides you with the current listing of volunteer opportunities together with "when" and "where" that activity takes place. If you are interested in finding out more about any of these volunteer opportunities, please call the phone number shown under each activity.

 

#     Activity When Where Description

1

GED Volunteer

Contact Sr. Michael Marie: 216/780-5416

5:00-6:30pm

each Tues & Thurs

Free Hand Ministry Center at St. Philip Neri

Instruct small classes of those seeking a GED. Prefer teaching exp.

2

Tutoring Instructor

Contact Sr. Michael Marie: 216/780-5416

3:00-6:00pm

each Tues, Wed, Thurs

 

Free Hand Ministry Center at St. Philip Neri

3 one-hour (one-on-one) sessions each day. Prefer teaching exp.

3

HealthCare Assistance

(Project H.O.P.E.)

Contact Rose Marie: 216/391-7557

10:30am-12:30pm

4th Sunday of each month

Free Hand Ministry Center at St. Philip Neri

Help medical coordinator complete paperwork and admin duties related to helping those in need

4

Job Lead Development

(Partnership Employment Prog)

Contact Kathy: 216/361-9373

2-3 hours per week; flex time

Free Hand Ministry Center at St. Philip Neri or in your In-Home Office

Use newspaper, Internet and phone to establish job leads in SPN area and determine employer expectations

5

Teaching those seeking jobs

Contact Kathy: 216/361-9373

2-4 hrs. one time per month. Weekday (TBD) between 9am and 3pm

Free Hand Ministry Center at St. Philip Neri

Instruct session called "Meeting Employer Expectations" or "Interviewing Techniques"

6

Mentoring those recently placed in jobs

Contact Kathy: 216/361-9373

1 hour per month broken into 4-5 10-15 min. segments. Any evening or weekend

Working in your In-Home Office

Contact employee once per week; be on-call for 2-3 months for advice

7

Resume Preparation

Contact Kathy: 216/361-9373

1 hour; four times per month. Any weekday between 9am and 3pm

Free Hand Ministry Center at St. Philip Neri

Assist job applicants in preparing a resume

8

One-on-One Interviewing

Contact Kathy:

216/361-9373

1 hour; four times per month. Any weekday between 9am and 3pm

Free Hand Ministry Center at St. Philip Neri

Tutoring of applicants preparing for interviews

9

Project Headstart - Door Greeter

(part of Catholic Charities)

Contact Tanya Beal:

216/881-2844

Tuesday 12:45 - 6:00 pm

Free Hand Ministry Center at St. Philip Neri

Responsible for greeting parents bringing children to Headstart

10

Project Headstart - Classroom Reader

(part of Catholic Charities)

Contact Tanya Beal:

216/881-2844

Every Tuesday four times per month

Free Hand Ministry Center at St. Philip Neri

Read stories to children in classroom setting; do this only for 45 min. to 1 hour each Tuesday

11

Project Headstart - Toy Cleaner

(part of Catholic Charities)

Contact Tammy Porter:

216/881-2844

Every Monday four times per month

Free Hand Ministry Center at St. Philip Neri

Clean classroom toys for about two hours per visit

12

Hot Meal Assistant

(meal set-up)

Contact Linda:

216/391-4415

9:30-10:30am every Tuesday morning. Free Hand Ministry Center at St. Philip Neri Wash and set tables for guest arrival at Hot Meals
13

Hot Meal Assistant

(meal conclusion)

Contact Linda:

216/391-4415

12:45pm-2:00pm every Wednesday Free Hand Ministry Center at St. Philip Neri Clear and wipe down tables - Stack chairs on tables - Take trash out.
14

Hot Meal Assistant (meal clean-up)

Contact Linda:

216/391-4415

11:30am-1:30pm every Wednesday Free Hand Ministry Center at St. Philip Neri Wash pots and pans, and general clean-up in kitchen on hot meal day.
15

Food Bag Assistant

Contact Linda:

216/391-4415

12:45 pm-2 pm on Wednesday before the last Thursday & Friday of the Month. Free Hand Ministry Center at St. Philip Neri Arrange cases of canned goods and other products in order to pack food bags.
16

Pantry Day Assistant

Contact Linda:

216/391-4415

7:45 am - 12 noon the last Friday of each Month. Free Hand Ministry Center at St. Philip Neri Assist the elderly by carrying bags up the stairs and to their cars.Assist with registration.
17

Van Driver

(food pick-up)

Contact Linda:

216/391-4415

Usually once (not more than twice a week) in AM. Times & days vary Free Hand Ministry Center at St. Philip Neri Drive the church van to and from the Cleveland Foodbank to pick up food.
18

Sunday Meal Assistant

(meal conclusion)

Contact Margaret:

216/431-7200

11:30 am -1:00 pm every Sunday Free Hand Ministry Center at St. Philip Neri Clear and wipe down tables - Take out trash.
19

Sunday Food Bag Assistant

Contact Margaret:

216/431-7200

11:30 am -1:00 pm Second Sunday of each month Free Hand Ministry Center at St. Philip Neri Arrange food. Assist guests with food choices.
20

Community Outreach

Contact Tameeka:

216/391-4494

As needed Various neighborhood block club meetings near St. Philip Neri Speak about Crime Victim Advocacy program at community events.
21

Court Watch

Contact Tameeka:

216/391-4494

As needed (infrequent) Various courts Escort clients to court
22

Office Assistant

Contact Tameeka:

216/391-4494

12:00 - 4:00 pm one or two weekdays each week St. Philip Neri Rectory Help Crime Victim Advocacy coordinator with filing, typing and mailings.

 

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