CLEVELAND, Ohio — Lorain County Volunteer Connection is a strategic partnership between United Way of Greater Lorain County and HandsOn Northeast Ohio that values volunteerism as a powerful force for change.
We offer an easy and flexible way for individuals and families to volunteer at projects while providing non-profit organizations a vehicle to further their missions. HandsOn Northeast Ohio strives to make it easy for people of all ages to volunteer in meaningful projects, led by fellow volunteers that build stronger communities.
We make it simple for volunteers to choose from a variety of projects that connect community needs with their time and interests. Participants are screened and trained to ensure a capable, informed direct service volunteer force, and through this network of individuals, we build the capacity of area nonprofits, schools and municipal agencies. There is no commitment and all projects are led by a trained Volunteer Leader, so you will never be alone or confused at a project. Any age restrictions for projects are noted on our website prior to signing up.
Engage with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and our website, HandsOnNEO.org. Volunteers must attend a 1-hour orientation prior to their first project, unless otherwise specified. Below are some of our upcoming opportunities, please click on the title to sign up.
Upcoming Opportunities:
New Volunteer Orientation (Lorain County)
Tuesday, February 21, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
This is a quick one-hour session for people who want be part of the HandsOn and Lorain County Volunteer Connection (LCVC!) community. Come and learn about our history, our programs, and to get involved in our monthly volunteer projects. You will be able to sign up for a project immediately after the orientation. All volunteers must attend an orientation before volunteering for their first Lorain County Volunteer Connection project, unless otherwise specified. Volunteering with HandsOn Northeast Ohio is free. You can access all of our projects listed on the calendar for free at HandsOnNEO.org
Sort a Box, Feed a Family at Second Harvest
Thursday, February 9, 2017 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Volunteers will help to sort food and other items at the Second Harvest in Lorain, Ohio. Food comes to the foodbank in many forms. It needs to be sorted for delivery to food pantries and other organizations for distribution to families and individuals in need. Modifications to the project may be made to accommodate volunteers with limited mobility.
Learn and Play the Healthy Way!
Thursday, February 16, 2017 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Volunteers will help support the educational, social, emotional, and physical goals of youth in south Elyria. Tasks may include participating in reading or tutoring to support academic education, social time through conversation and companionship, emotional strength through encouraging positive relationships, and physical exercise through games and sports.
Calling all Cooks! At Grace’s Kitchen
Thursday, February 23rd, 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm
Volunteers help prepare dinner for individuals and families in need at Grace’s Kitchen at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vermillion. Once dinner is prepared, a second shift of volunteers will help serve the meal. Modifications to the project may be made to accommodate volunteers with limited mobility. Grace’s Kitchen is a community wide grassroots endeavor to provide hot nutritious meals and companionship for those in need in the area.
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