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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.
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 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
WHERE: 1033 Bellows St, Akron, OH 44311
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 9:00 am & 12:30 pm
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: Monday – Friday, from either 11:00 am-12:00 pm or 11:30 am-12:30 pm, depending on location.
WHERE: Either our building at Maple St, Summit Lake, Kenmore Community Centers or Patterson Park 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 8:00am - 11:30am
WHERE: 1033 Bellows St. in Akron
Christmas Volunteer Opportunities
We really appreciate our volunteers that come to ring bells. There are over 35 kettles in Summit County, and they all need bell ringers. We start ringing on November 7th and go through December 24th. The hours we ring are 10 AM- 6 PM.
We are looking for help from the following:
- Individuals and Families
- Groups (Churches/Businesses…)
- Social groups (Kiwanis/Rotary/Book clubs …)
- Schools (Sports teams/PTA’s/Teachers …)
- Students who need Service-Learning hours
The shifts we are most looking to fill are in these time frames:
- 10 AM – 6 PM (Full Day)
- 10 AM -2 PM or 2 PM – 6 PM (Half Day
- 10 AM-12 PM or 4-6 PM (Two-hour blocks at the beginning or end of the day)
Sign up by calling John Kasler at 330.958.2906, emailing John.Kasler@use.salvationarmy.org or by going to www.registertoring.com.
WHAT: This is the time when we meet personally with people in our community looking for Christmas assistance. We’ll have one-on-one conversations and then enter their information into our system for Angel Tree gift tags. We are also looking for bilingual volunteers as well.
WHO: If you want to connect with your community, this event is for you!
WHEN: We have multiple days for our clients to come to The Salvation Army.
- Monday, September 29th (10-2) – Barberton Salvation Army
- Wednesday, October 1st (10-2 PM) – Maple St. Salvation Army
- Thursday, October 2nd (2-6 PM) – Maple St. Salvation Army
- Friday, October 3rd (10-2) – Maple St. Salvation Army
- Monday, October 6th (2-6 PM) – Barberton Salvation Army
- Wednesday, October 29th (10-2 PM) – Maple St. Salvation Army
- Thursday, October 30th (2-6 PM) – Maple St. Salvation Army
Where: 190 S. Maple St (Maple St. Salvation Army) and 560 W. Wooster Rd (Barberton Salvation Army)
WHAT: Our volunteer Toy Packers help organize and prepare the Angel Tree gifts so they are ready for our Toy Distribution Days.
WHO: If you’re organized, pay attention to details and like to be around toys we’ve got the place for you to hang out for a few hours.
WHEN: 12-4 PM (or when the work is caught up for the day)
December 8th-December 12th
WHERE: 395 Ghent Road in Fairlawn (Signet)
WHAT: This is when those receiving our toys come to pick up by appointment. This is an ENTIRE PROCESS and well organized. You may be helping to take toys to cars, be part of grabbing gifts to put in carts, be in quality control or help in parking lot duty (etc). It takes MANY hands working together to help these days go smoothly!
WHO: Anyone who has a “whatever it takes attitude” and ready to help where the need is most.
WHEN: This is different this year. Instead of 1 day covering 3 shifts, we’re moving to 3 shorter days.
- Monday, December 15th (Shift #1 – 9:30 AM – 1:00, Shift #2 – 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM)
- Tuesday, December 16th shift #1 (12:30 PM -3:30 PM) shift #2 (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
- Wednesday, December 17th (Shift #1 – 9:30 AM – 1:00, Shift #2 – 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM)
WHERE: 395 Ghent Road in Fairlawn (Signet)
What: These are the days when people have bought for entire families drop off and pick up their items for families. Drop off day is slower paced but more detailed oriented in preparation for distribution.
WHO: Willing people here to serve and help where needed.
WHEN: 1 PM – 6 PM
- Thursday, December 18th – Drop-off Day
- Friday, December 19th – Pick-up day
WHERE: 395 Ghent Road in Fairlawn (Signet)
WHEN: Monday, December 22nd
If you’d like to help clean up for a few hours, just let John Kasler know. Times are TBA
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.