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Become a Volunteer
The Salvation Army has changed lives and given hope to countless people throughout the nation. But it never does it alone.
Help your neighbors turn tough breaks into
FRESH STARTS
Make Time to Volunteer. If you have questions or need more information on becoming a volunteer, please email John.Kasler@use.salvationarmy.org, text/call at 330.958.2906 or scroll down to fill out the form below.
Christmas Volunteer Opportunities
What: As a bell ringer you will go into the community at our local businesses to provide a smile and bring attention to our area red kettles.
Who: Individuals, Families, Groups, Churches, Businesses or Community Clubs. Anyone that wants to give back to their community is welcome.
When: Kettles are out between 10 AM – 6 PM. Come for a shift in the morning, evening or sponsor an entire 8 hour day. We need EVERY kettle staffed with volunteers.
Where: Bells are rung between November 8 – December 24 in over 30 stores all over Summit County
What: Volunteers help pack toys and distribute those toys for the Angel Tree program.
Who: Anyone who likes to help bring Christmas joy to children in Summit County.
When: Toy Packing: December 11th -19th (location TBA)
Distribution Day is December 21st in three shifts (#1 – 8:30-12 PM, #2 – 11:30-3:30 PM and #3 – 3-6:30 PM) (location TBA)
Create-A-Christmas Drop-Off Day is December 19th from 1-6 PM at 190 S. Maple St. in Akron
Create-A-Christmas Pick-Up Day is December 20th from 1-6 PM at 190 S. Maple St. in Akron
Where: TBA
Year-Round Volunteer Opportunities
WHAT: As a Pantry Volunteer, you will assist our Pantry Coordinator in the daily operation of our food pantry programs that assist over 300 individuals per month. Duties include organizing, sorting, shelving, packing, and distributing food.
WHO: Anyone who likes to be on their feet, enjoys sorting and organizing, can lift up to 15 lbs and is a team player.
WHEN: M-Th any time between 9am & 1pm
WHERE: Monday-Thursday, 9-1 PM
WHAT: As a Kitchen Meal Prep Volunteer, you will assist the Director of Food Service and our kitchen team with all facets of daily food operations including food prep, set up serving and cleaning. We serve 300 hot meals per day to individuals in need.
WHO: Anyone with heart to serve and the ability to be on their feet.
WHEN: M-F, from 9am & 12:30pm
WHERE: 190 S. Maple St. in Akron
WHAT: Representing The Salvation Army you will go to our area community centers to pass out hot meals to those in need. Volunteers will provide water, silverware and a hot meal with a smile. This may be the only meal some people eat the entire day which is why helping them is so important.
WHO: Anyone who has an hour to give. Volunteers may sit down or stand. This is a low maintenance high impact volunteer program.
WHEN: M-F at from either 11am-12pm or 11:30am-12:30 depending on location.
WHERE: Either our building at Maple St., Patterson Park or Summit Lake community center.
WHAT: As a Red Shield Distribution Volunteer, you will distribute food to our clients during our monthly Red Shield Pantry Drive-Through program.
WHO: Anyone who like to be on their feet, enjoys sorting and organizing, can lift up to 10 lbs and is a team player.
WHEN: The 2nd Wednesday of every month from 8:15am - 11:15am
WHERE: 1033 Bellows St. in Akron
It’s people just like you who make our programs possible by choosing to give your time. Volunteer opportunities vary depending on where you live, but all of our locations need volunteers throughout the year.
When you join our team of volunteers, you’re helping us build communities where lives are changed and hope is found. Volunteers are one of our strongest resources in meeting the needs of a community.
One-time Opportunities
Our one-time opportunities are perfect for those who want a quick and easy way to make a difference. These include activities like serving a meal any day of the year or ringing a bell during the holidays.
Ongoing Opportunities
Ongoing opportunities are designed for those who want to get involved on a regular basis. We’ll know you by your first name, and you’ll get to know the people in our programs. These include activities like working with youth, using your professional skills or serving after a disaster strikes.
Group Opportunities
We can accommodate your group’s desire to do something good together – whether family, friends,coworkers, civic or church groups. Group volunteer activities are typically project-based or part of a larger event.