Volunteerism

Social capital is a set of shared values and resources that allow individuals to work together in a group to effectively achieve a common purpose. Two local examples represent the many ways community members contribute social capital and work together to live harmoniously. ...

Nancy Dzurnak is the program manager for Greater Cleveland Volunteers, a non-profit organization that recruits and matches the skills and talents of volunteers ages 18 and older to more than 100 nonprofit agencies in Northeast Ohio. We talk about the benefits of volunteering, both for organizations and for the people doing the volunteering, plus how to get started.

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The cardboard boxes, rumpled cartons and plastic containers have handwritten descriptions of the onetime-treasures inside. Ornaments. Nativity sets. Santas. Volunteers with Donna’s Christmas Trees may know what’s inside the donated boxes, but they’ll never know the memories that were once attached to them by someone at some time. They only know — hope —  those same items can make new memories for families in need this year. The Lake County nonprofit is one of hundreds of small Northeast Ohio organizations that do big things with big hearts and little money. ...

The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad creates a magical evening for children with elves, Santa and a ride on a train during its annual North Pole Adventure in Peninsula.

Organizers are looking for helpers to take children to the North Pole from Nov 11-Dec. 21. Wear your favorite elf costume and become a Santa helper or be a North Pole first aid volunteer to assist CVSR staff. For more information, call 234-759-0091 or complete the CVSR volunteer agreement online.

 

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Most people are familiar with the phrase, “You can’t take it with you.” This mantra encourages us to live life to the fullest, seize the day and enjoy it while we can. The idea is, when our time is up, there is no way to take anything with us, which is true for material things. However, there is something we can take with us. It’s called psychic income. ...

Miles for Melanoma is seeking teams and volunteers for its Aug. 7th 5K walk/run fundraiser at Edgewater Park. Proceeds benefit the Melanoma Research Foundation. ...

Northeast Ohio is rich with outstanding older adults. Here's how to let folks in the rest of the state know about those who have made a difference in the lives of others: nominate them for the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. ...