Greater Cleveland Volunteers

Join the America 250 celebration on Saturday, June 27 at Canal Basin Park! Volunteers are needed to help with setup/cleanup, act as wayfinders, and hand out swag. Two volunteer shifts are available, and beverages, snacks and swag will be provided.

Register to volunteer today at bit.ly/GCVEvents.

We’re grateful to Enterprise Community Partners for supporting Cleveland Pickle Fest®!

Enterprise Community Partners is dedicated to creating opportunities for families and individuals to live in affordable homes in thriving communities. Their commitment to building stronger, more equitable neighborhoods aligns perfectly with the community spirit behind Cleveland Pickle Fest® and Greater Cleveland Volunteers.

Thank you, Enterprise Community Partners, for your partnership and for helping make this year’s festival possible. We’re proud to have you as part of our community! 💚

Over 110 people attended “Lucky to Have Our Volunteers,” a Greater Cleveland Volunteers celebration honoring our volunteers and their incredible dedication. This annual event serves as a way for GCV to recognize the impact our volunteers make in the community every day and to thank them for their service.

Guests filled Benjamin Rose on June 4 for a casino-inspired evening featuring delicious heavy appetizers, games of chance, Bingo, and plenty of good cheer! Eight individuals were also presented with the Spirit of Giving Award.

Read more about this year's event at greaterclevelandvolunteers.org/blog.

Celebrate the Scottish and Celtic culture, history and traditions while offering a helping hand at the Ohio Scottish Games and Celtic Festival! Volunteers are needed to assist at the admission gate and with token sales. Three-hour shifts are available between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. Free parking, beverages and T-shirt provided.

Learn more and sign up today at bit.ly/GCVEvents.

Sponsor Spotlight: Cuyahoga County Public Library 📚🥒

We're grateful to for supporting Cleveland Pickle Fest®!

With a vision of creating a thriving and inclusive Cuyahoga County where all residents benefit from and are inspired by innovative resources, services, and programs, the Library plays an important role in strengthening our community every day.

Thank you, Cuyahoga County Public Library, for your partnership and for helping make Cleveland Pickle Fest® possible. We're proud to have you as part of this year's festival!

Calling all Parrot Heads! Only two volunteer spots remain for the 2026 Parrot Head Run. Join the team on Saturday, July 18 in The Flats to help shine a light on youth in foster care and residential treatment.

Volunteers are needed to assist as a course marshall. Beverages, snacks and T-shirt provided.

Get involved today at bit.ly/GCVEvents.

💚 Mission Monday

Did you know Cleveland Pickle Fest® is a fundraiser for Greater Cleveland Volunteers?

Funds raised through the festival help support programs that strengthen our community, including literacy tutoring for students, volunteer engagement opportunities, and services that address critical community needs across Northeast Ohio.

When you attend Cleveland Pickle Fest®, you're helping make all of this possible. 🥒

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It's a new week, and we've got a new volunteer event opportunity to share! Be part of presenting innovative theater that inspires, builds cross-cultural understanding, and celebrates the diversity of the human experience.

The 2026 Cleveland BorderLight Theatre Festival will be held in the Playhouse Square theater district from Wednesday, July 8 to Saturday, July 11. Volunteers are needed to help welcome guests and serve as ushers. Various 3– to 4-hour shifts are available, and free parking, beverages, snacks, and a T-shirt will be provided.

Learn more and sign up to volunteer today at bit.ly/GCVEvents.

Greater Cleveland Volunteers Executive Director Kevin Gross will soon be heading to Washington, D.C., to advocate for the importance of national service programs. While our team is in Washington, D.C., you can make a difference right here at home!

We hope this Advocacy Action Calendar gives you some ideas and inspires you to get involved. Whether you choose to take one action or all 20, each step helps amplify our voices and build a more connected community.

As we gear up to celebrate our nation's history, let's also celebrate the people who strengthen it through service, volunteerism and civic action.

GCV partner agency Hunger Network is in need of volunteers! As one of the largest emergency food providers in Greater Cleveland, Hunger Network has been working to end hunger and build a healthier community for over 25 years. Here are two ways you can get involved!

Interested in lending a helping hand? Visit greaterclevelandvolunteers.org/volunteer and sign in or apply today. These volunteer opportunities can be found under the Hunger tab.