Vincent William Baran Day of Service
2024 Service Opportunities
Volunteer for in-person service opportunities we’ve coordinated with non-profit organizations that serve the poor and vulnerable in Northeast Ohio. Volunteer shirts will be provided to you. After signing up, a volunteer coordinator will be in touch to ensure you have everything you need for the Day of Service!
Sign ups open Friday Aug. 23 at 10:00 a.m.!
This year, we'll be limiting the number of volunteer sign-up slots to 500. To ensure you’re able to sign up for your desired project, we recommend creating your account in advance and adding any family members who will be volunteering with you! Visit serve.mightyvincent.org to get started.
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Haven of Rest – making beds, etc
Who: 10 volunteers ages 6 and up. Each child to attend with an adult
What: Making beds, folding PJ's and towels and putting them in tubs. Sorting clothing, coloring cards of encouragement.
When: Friday, Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: 175 E Market St Akron OH 44308
Haven of Rest – yard work and cards
Who: 12 volunteers ages 10 and up. Each child to attend with an adult
What: Yard work weather permitting, coloring cards of encouragement, sorting clothing, cleaning projects.
When: Friday, Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: 175 E Market St Akron OH 44308
Haven of Rest – setup and serve lunch
Who: 8 volunteers ages 6 and up. Each child to attend with an adult.
What: Serve lunch in shelter. Setting up for the meal (putting down trays, napkins, salt and pepper, beverages, etc.), serving the meal and clean up after meal.
When: Friday, Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: 175 E Market St Akron OH 44308
Cornerstone of Hope – indoor and outdoor upkeep
Who: 15 volunteers ages 18 and up.
What: Indoor cleaning and organizing, outdoor light gardening, and making chili for a large group meal.
When: Friday, Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: 5905 Brecksville Rd Independence OH 44131
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Empower Sports – assist with 5K fundraiser
Who: 25 volunteers ages 8 and up. Under 16 must attend with an adult.
What: Assist with participant check in, course direction, water and food stations for the 5K fundraiser at Cleveland Zoo. Volunteers may remain at the Zoo after the event.
When: Saturday, Sept. 21 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Where: 3900 Wildlife Way Cleveland OH 44109
CORE Furniture Bank – folding linens and moving furniture
Who: 4 volunteers ages 16 and up.
What: Folding linens (2-3 people) and moving furniture (2-3 people)
When: Saturday, Sept. 21 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: 2900 State Road Unit 3 Cuyahoga Falls OH 44223
City Mission Laura’s Home – campus improvements indoor and outdoor
Who: 15 volunteers ages 11 and up. Under 16 must attend with an adult.
What: Outdoor landscaping cleanup and inside projects including painting or cleaning.
When: Saturday, Sept 21 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: 18120 Puritas Ave Cleveland OH 44135
Celine’s Nest – Serve Saturday home cleaning
Who: 15 volunteers ages 11 and up. Under 16 must attend with an adult.
What: Work with residents to do deep cleaning of the home including common areas.
When: Saturday, Sept 21 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Lakewood OH (address shared with volunteers)
Boys Hope Girls Hope of Northeastern Ohio – meal and snack preparation
Who: 10 volunteers ages 7 and up. Children must attend with an adult.
What: Prepare meals and package snacks for student scholars.
When: Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: 9619 Garfield Blvd Cleveland OH 44125
Boys Hope Girls Hope of Northeastern Ohio – campus improvements
Who: 10 volunteers ages 7 and up. Children must attend with an adult.
What: Exterior landscaping and interior upkeep projects.
When: Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m
Where: 9619 Garfield Blvd Cleveland OH 44125
Cleveland Kids Book Bank – sorting and boxing books
Who: 8 volunteers ages 13 and up. 13-15 must attend with an adult.
What: Sorting, stickering and boxing hundreds of children's books inside our warehouse for distribution to kids in NEO
When: Friday, Sept. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: 3635 Perkins Ave Cleveland OH 44114
Down Syndrome Association of NEO – assist with education programs
Who: 5 volunteers ages 13 and up. 13-15 must attend with an adult
What: Assist with preparing for and helping with education programs including making copies and packets and sanitizing materials..
When: Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: 6533-B Brecksville Rd Independence OH 44131
Refuge of Hope – organize donations
Who: 10 volunteers ages 11 and up. 11-15 must attend with an adult
What: Working in Community Care Center to sort and organize donations.
When: Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: 715 Second St NE Canton OH 44704
Haven of Rest – making beds, etc.
Who: 10 volunteers ages 6 and up. Each child to attend with an adult
What: Making beds, folding PJ's and towels and putting them in tubs. Sorting clothing, coloring cards of encouragement.
When: Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: 175 E Market St Akron OH 44308
Haven of Rest – setup and serve lunch
Who: 8 volunteers ages 6 and up. Each child to attend with an adult.
What: Serve lunch in shelter. Setting up for the meal (putting down trays, napkins, salt and pepper, beverages, etc.), serving the meal and clean up after they eat.
When: Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: 175 E Market St Akron OH 44308
Fostering Hope – packing bags and birthday boxes
Who: 15 volunteers ages 5 and up. 5-15 must attend with an adult.
What: Packing Journey Bags and Birthday Boxes for children in foster care. Items donated from the Day of Service sign up will be used in this packing session.
When: Saturday, Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: 3737 Lander Rd Pepper Pike OH 44124
Kelly’s Grief Center
Who: 15 volunteers ages 8 and up. Under 16 must attend with an adult.
What: Outdoor bed clean up, planning, and groundskeeping at the new location for the organization.
When: Saturday, Sept. 21 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 2275 Unit B State Route 59 Kent OH 44240
Down Syndrome Association of NEO – assist with education programs
Who: 5 volunteers ages 13 and up. 13-15 must attend with an adult
What: Assist with preparing for and helping with education programs including making copies and packets and sanitizing materials..
When: Saturday, Sept. 21 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 6533-B Brecksville Rd Independence OH 44131
Cleveland Kids Book Bank – sorting and boxing books
Who: 20 volunteers ages 13 and up. 13-15 must attend with an adult.
What: Sorting, stickering and boxing hundreds of children's books inside our warehouse for distribution to kids in NEO
When: Friday, Sept. 21 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 3635 Perkins Ave Cleveland OH 44114
City Mission @ St. Mary– prepare bagged lunches
Who: 16 volunteers ages 5 and up. Children must attend with an adult.
What: Prepare 170 lunches to deliver to Laura's Home and the Crossroads Mens' Crisis Center in Cleveland.
When: Saturday, Sept. 21 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 340 N Main St Hudson OH 44236
First Glance – play room organizing and cleaning
Who: 12 volunteers ages 9 and up. Children must attend with an adult.
What: Organize and clean kids toy room and light kitchen organizing.
When: Saturday, Sept. 21 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 943 Kenmore Blvd Akron OH 44314
Homeless Charity and Village – organizing donations
Who: 15 volunteers ages 12 and up. 12-15 must attend with an adult.
What: Organizing donations, putting together emergency supply kits, bagging toiletry items
When: Saturday, Sept. 21 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 47 N. Arlington Akron OH 44305
City Mission – deliver lunches
Who: 1 volunteer age 16 and up.
What: Deliver lunches prepared at St. Mary on Saturday to Crossroads Mens’ Crisis Center
When: Saturday, Sept. 21 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 5310 Carnegie Ave Cleveland OH 44103
ACCESS Shelters – shop, make, and serve dinner
Who: 8 volunteers ages 7 and up. Under 16 must attend with an adult.
What: Prepare and serve a meal at the shelter. Volunteers will plan and shop for meal ingredients for 30 shelter residents. Meal may be cooked in advance (and arrive at 5 p.m. to setup and serve to residents at 5:45). Only 8 people may be present to serve food but more people can help to prepare.
When: Saturday, Sept. 21 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: 230 W Market St Akron OH 44303
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City Mission – deliver bagged lunches
Who: 1 volunteer age 16 and up.
What: Deliver lunches prepared at St. Mary on Saturday to Laura’s Home
When: Sunday, Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: 18120 Puritas Ave., Cleveland, OH 44135
Fostering Hope – weed therapeutic garden
Who: 15 volunteers ages 5 and up. 5-15 must attend with an adult.
What: Weed, water, and maintain one of the therapeutic gardens used with children in foster care.
When: Sunday, Sept. 22 from 10 a.m.to 12 p.m.
Where: 22001 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44118
Peter Maurin Center – serve lunch
Who: 6 volunteers ages 13 and up. Under 16 must attend with an adult.
What: Help serve lunch at the Peter Maurin Center. If desired, you can also sign up to provide part of the meal.
When: Sunday, Sept. 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 1096 S Main St Akron OH 44301
Haven of Rest – making beds, etc
Who: 10 volunteers ages 6 and up. Each child to attend with an adult
What: Making beds, folding PJ's and towels and putting them in tubs. Sorting clothing, coloring cards of encouragement.
When: Sunday, Sept. 22 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 175 E Market St Akron OH 44308
Haven of Rest – set up and serve lunch
Who: 8 volunteers ages 6 and up. Each child to attend with an adult.
What: Serve lunch in shelter. Setting up for the meal (putting down trays, napkins, salt and pepper, beverages, etc.), serving the meal and clean up after they eat.
When: Sunday, Sept. 22 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 175 E Market St Akron OH 44308
St. Herman House – shop and prepare hot dinner
Who: 10 volunteers. All ages can help prepare food. Each volunteer will be responsible for food for approx. 6 meals.
What: Shop for and prepare a hot dinner to serve. This work will be overseen by a project coordinator to determine dinner menu and divide up work. This can be done on your own time or as a group prior to the time food must be taken to St. Herman.
When: Sunday, Sept. 22 - 4 p.m. completion time of meals.
Where: At your own home (or another volunteer home)
St. Herman House – serve hot dinner
Who: 6 volunteers ages 12 and up. 12-15 must attend with an adult
What: Serve hot dinner (prepared by other volunteers) at the St. Herman House.
When: Sunday, Sept. 22 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: 4410 Franklin Blvd Cleveland OH 44113
Zelie's Home – shop, make, and deliver dinner
Who: 5 volunteers any age.
What: Prepare and serve dinner. Volunteers will plan and shop for meal ingredients for 15 shelter residents. Meal to be cooked in advance and delivered.
When: Sunday, Sept. 22 any time. Drop off dinner by 5 p.m.
Where: 13623 Rockside Rd Garfield Heights OH 44125
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Akron Canton Regional Foodbank – food distribution and organizing
Who: 20 volunteers ages 18 and up
What: Work in food pantry as well as sort and organize food for distribution.
When: Friday, Sept. 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: 350 Opportunity Parkway Akron OH 44307
Grace House Akron – outdoor garden space improvements
Who: 10 volunteers ages 10 and up. Each child to attend with an adult.
What: Outdoor garden space cleanup and blub and bush planting.
When: Monday, Sept. 23 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: 475 N. Howard St Akron OH 44310
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Refuge of Hope – organize donations
Who: 6 volunteers ages 18 and up.
What: Working in Community Care Center to sort and organize donations.
When: Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: 715 Second St NE Canton OH 44704
Haven of Portage County – cleaning in shelter
Who: 10 volunteers ages 16 and up
What: Cleaning of mens as well as womens/childrens sleeping areas, bathrooms, kitchen, and common areas.
When: Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 2645 OH-59 Ravenna OH 44266
Alzheimer’s Association – organizing materials for events
Who: 12 volunteers ages 18 and up
What: Organizing materials for upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s events.
When: Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 3 Summit Park Drive, Suite 550, Independence, OH 44131
RAHAB Ministries – sorting of donations
Who: 12 volunteers ages 8 and up. Under 16 must attend with an adult.
What: Sorting of donations of clothing and other items.
When: Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: 3480 W Market St Akron OH 44333
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Cornerstone of Hope – indoor and outdoor upkeep
Who: 8-10 volunteers ages 18 and up.
What: Clean treehouse, kitchen, and other areas.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: 5905 Brecksville Rd Independence OH 44131
Good Samaritan Hunger Center – pantry cleanout
Who: 10 volunteers ages 8 and up. Each child to attend with an adult
What: Preparing lunches for Akron students.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: 420 S Hawkins Ave Akron OH 44320
Cleveland Kids Book Bank – sorting and boxing books
Who: 12 volunteers ages 13 and up. 13-15 must attend with an adult.
What: Sorting, stickering and boxing hundreds of children's books inside our warehouse for distribution to kids in NEO
When: Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: 3635 Perkins Ave Cleveland OH 44114
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Cleveland Kids Book Bank – sorting and boxing books
Who: 20 volunteers ages 13 and up. 13-15 must attend with an adult.
What: Sorting, stickering and boxing hundreds of children's books inside our warehouse for distribution to kids in NEO
When: Thursday, Sept. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: 3635 Perkins Ave Cleveland OH 44114
Hudson Food Pantry – food distribution
Who: 10 volunteers ages 12 and up.
What: Distribute food from the Food Pantry located in Rejoice Lutheran Church.
When: Thursday, Sept. 26 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 7855 Stow Rd Hudson OH 44236
Haven of Rest – setup and serve dinner
Who: 8 volunteers ages 10 and up
What: Serve evening meal in shelter. Setting up for the meal (putting down trays, napkins, salt and pepper, beverages, etc.) serving the meal and clean up after they eat.
When: Thursday, Sept. 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: 175 E Market St Akron OH 44308
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Chair-ity – donation warehouse sorting
Who: 15 volunteers ages 18 and up
What: Warehouse organization to include sorting packing dishes and kitchenware and furniture.
When: Friday, Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: 2201 W 110th St Cleveland OH 44102
Haven of Portage County – preparing and serving dinner
Who: 10 volunteers ages 5 and up. Children must attend with an adult
What: Plan, shop, prepare, and serve dinner for overnight residents and possibly play games after dinner. Later arrival (4:15) if group prepares food at home and brings to shelter.
When: Friday, Sept. 27 from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: 2645 OH-59 Ravenna OH 44266
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Friends of the Poor Walk – setup/cleanup and collect donations
Who: 8 volunteers ages 6 and up. Each child to attend with an adult
What: Help with set up/tear down of signs for the walk and help to keep the coffee/ice cream area tidy. Collect donations at Oak Grove and Wood Hollow Parks
When: Saturday, Sept. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: 2200 Barlow Rd Hudson OH 44236
Ozanam Center @ Seton Catholic School – box and organize donations
Who: 12 volunteers ages 5 and up. Each child to attend with an adult
What: Sort and package donations of children's shoes and toys for Ozanam Center.
When: Saturday, Sept. 28 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 6923 Stow Rd Hudson OH 44236
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