October 2023

Monthly News & Updates

ENCORE CLEVELAND connects people who are in or nearing retirement from their primary careers with volunteer and employment opportunities through local nonprofit organizations. Discover more here.

BUSINESS VOLUNTEERS UNLIMITED -- Packed top-to-bottom with expert content, BVU’s 2023 Civic Leadership Summit: Healthy Teams for Higher Impact will unite nonprofit and business leaders for an unforgettable half day of learning, connection, and action. Join us at CWRU on October 24th for three talks that will change the way you see leadership forever:


Building a Trust-Inspired Workplace: Sherry Neubert, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company


Emotional Intelligence and Resonant Leadership: Melvin Smith, Case Western Reserve University


Transforming Lives and Organizations with Small Acts of Courage: Scott Simon, Scare Your Soul and North Pointe Realty


Tickets and more information: https://bvuvolunteers.org/bvu-civic-leadership-summit-2023/

Destination Cleveland is looking for a fellow to help create and launch a sustainable volunteer program. Please click below to learn more about Destination Cleveland

https://www.thisiscleveland.com/


Kids’ Book Bank is looking for a Strategic Outreach and Partnerships Fellow to drive book donations and engagement from businesses and the community. Please click below to learn more about the Kids’ Book Bank

https://www.kidsbookbank.org/

 

Hitchcock Center is also still looking for help on their small project. Hitchcock Center is looking for an experienced individual to help evaluate/give feedback for online visibility and social media engagement. They want to be able to leverage Google Ads/ Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for better discoverability and increase the number of referrals to the residential ASAM 3.5 treatment center. Please click below to learn more about the Hitchcock Center For Women Inc.

https://www.hcfw.org/

MANUFACTURING WORKS --

SPARK: Grit To Great

Come to our annual leadership conference and bring others in your network! SPARK is encouraging leaders to discover how embracing different perspectives, viewing challenges through a new lens, and turning failures into stepping stones fosters innovation. Effective leadership looks different than it did just a few years ago and the skills needed today are different as well. Spark is a way for you to gain those skills and learn how to deploy them, creating a culture of shared ideology and providing everyone with the tools and skills they need to be successful. Bonus, you can get all that in half a day and for only $90 per person at Spark!

 

Register Today!

Date: Thursday, November 9th, 2023

Location: Cleveland State University Student Center

Times: 7:30 am to 1:30 pm

Cost: $90

Click here to see sessions and speakers and to purchase tickets.

Listen to episodes of “Your Encore” on Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. The next episode to release in October is “Life Spaces” recorded by Traci McBride will discuss “We change, grow, and evolve. Why keep things that don’t serve us, bring us joy, and reflect who we are now?” 



If you are interested in recording a podcast, have someone you would like or want us to interview, contact Claudia Owens at cowens@cleveleads.org.

Leadership Geauga -- The Fall 2023 Leadership Geauga Heritage Program anticipated to begin October 4 received more than half of the attendees’ last minute cancellations due to covid and scheduling conflicts. This would have put undue risk on other participants as well as speakers who dedicate their time and resources to the program. We quickly gained agreement from the Fall classmates and accepted current class participants into the Spring 2024 program, merging the two classes. We plan to use this as a recruiting opportunity to enlarge the Spring 2024 class. This fall, our team will prioritize project completion and provide volunteer opportunities for our Heritage alumni. We look forward to the combined program in the spring! To learn more or join our spring program call 440-286-8115 or visit our website.



 

To learn more about volunteer opportunities contact Nakeva Williams at 

nwilliams@greaterclevelandvolunteers.org

or 216-391-9500 x 2116.

General Operations Assistant Volunteer to fight for equality by healing, teaching and inspiring individuals and families to reach their full potential in the Midtown neighborhood. Begin as an assistant, sorting new inventory, stocking shelves and filling orders. This role is vital to crisis support and donations. Volunteers needed weekdays.


Hospital Volunteer Hospital facilitates offer many services to their patients and visitors and needs your help to make the best experience possible. From being a greeter to transportation or helping with the Reach out and Read program and the Ronald McDonald Family Room, you name it, they got it. Assistance is needed on weekdays.


Learning Lab Volunteer Are you a retired teacher? Or just want to help refugee kids thrive at school? Support student's ability to navigate their school's online portal, provide homework support, and monitor their engagement with assignments and lessons. Commit to building long-term relationships with students and supporting them at least throughout a full academic cycle. Located in the Detroit Shoreway Neighborhood.  


Library Aide Support local libraries! Located near Euclid, the library serving sight challenged clients needs assistance with general clerical and sorting tasks. Volunteers are needed on weekdays.


Kitchen Helper Do you live in the West Park area? This local food program is looking for volunteers to help prepare and pack meals for delivery to homebound individuals. Shifts are flexible on weekday mornings. Get out there and help feed your community! 


Ready to volunteer? Or learn more about these or additional volunteer opportunities in Cuyahoga County? Contact Nakeva at nwilliams@greaterclevelandvolunteers.org or 216-391-9500 x 2116 to learn more or register.

ECDI Women's Business Center -- Join us for a remarkable evening commemorating the achievements and contributions of women entrepreneurs at In the Company of Women: A Celebration of Women Entrepreneurs. This annual fundraising event is dedicated to recognizing the exceptional accomplishments of women who have made significant strides in the business world, inspiring future generations of female leaders.

In the Company of Women is not just for women – men who support and champion women entrepreneurs are welcome!

Thursday, October 26, 5:30-8:30 PM

Ariel International Center, 1163 E 40th St #203 Cleveland, OH 44114

Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.


NIFTY 50

Read information News & Advice for Older Job Seekers

https://www.nifty50s.com/

These nonprofit organizations have vested energy in Encore Cleveland to provide either volunteer, employment or business opportunities. 

Click on the agency link to discover more!


Business Volunteers Unlimited

Cleveland Leadership Center

Economic Community Development Institute

East End Neighborhood House

Encore Employment Enterprise

Fairhill Partners

Greater Cleveland Neighborhood Centers Association

Greater Cleveland Volunteers

JumpStart

Leadership Geauga County

Manufacturing Works

 
 

Encore Cleveland | 216-391-9032

encore@greaterclevelandvolunteers.org

greaterclevelandvolunteers.org/programs/encore_cleveland