Greater Cleveland Volunteers is hosting two Volunteer Fairs this October. These fairs are designed to serve as one-stop shops that will allow guests to talk with representatives from dozens of nonprofits all in one space.
Attendees will be able to explore GCV partner agencies and speak with representatives from more than 20 nonprofits at each fair. A variety of sectors will be represented, including hunger, disaster relief, social services and older adult services, health, housing, education and youth empowerment, and more.
Those in attendance will also get the chance to meet staff members from Greater Cleveland Volunteers and learn more about its volunteer programs that help strengthen the community, including AARP Foundation Experience Corps, Chat Pals, and AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP.
“Volunteering is one of the most powerful ways to strengthen our community and create positive change,” says Kirsten Frei-Herrmann, program director at Greater Cleveland Volunteers. “Whether you’re interested in helping at community events, supporting youth programs, assisting seniors, improving neighborhoods, promoting health and wellness, or lending your skills to a cause you care about, the Volunteer Fairs will offer something for everyone.”
The first Volunteer Fair will take place on Wed., Oct. 14 from 2-4 p.m. at the Fairview Park Library, 21255 Lorain Road. The second Volunteer Fair will be held on Thurs., Oct. 22 from 10 a.m.-noon at the South Euclid-Lyndhurst Library, 1876 S. Green Road.
In addition to learning about volunteer opportunities, attendees can network with fellow community-minded individuals, explore causes they care about, and find ways to develop new skills while making meaningful connections.
The GCV Volunteer Fairs are made possible in part by the support of the Cuyahoga County Public Library and the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
Those interested in attending can sign up for free by visiting VolunteerFairsGCV.
Since 1972, Greater Cleveland Volunteers has been engaging people in meaningful volunteer service to help address needs in our community. Volunteers help at one-time, short-term, and ongoing assignments at more than 100 nonprofit organizations in Cuyahoga County.
