We Love Our Volunteers
Volunteers are the heart of Building Hope in the City!
How Do I Become a Volunteer?
1. REGISTER for Building Hope 101 AND COMPLETE the Volunteer Application
All volunteers need to register and attend BH 101. This is a 75 minute introductory session. You will complete the online Volunteer Application at this stage.
2. COMPLETE the Child Safety Training AND COMPLETE the Crisis Response Training
Once you have completed Step 1, we will register you on our Learning Management System called HSI. You will receive a link to complete these two online trainings. This step is only applicable for individuals over 18 years old.
3. SUBMIT a Background Check, if applicable
Once you have completed Step 1, 2 and 3, we will send you a link to complete a background check. If you have completed one in the past 3 years, you can email that to us. This step is only applicable for individuals over 18 years old.
4. CHOOSE a Ministry Area AND REGISTER for the Next Step
At this point (and often concurrent with the above steps), you will choose which Building Hope ministry area you would like to serve in. We will send a detailed email with registration links. We are more than happy to discuss options and opportunities with you or you can reference the volunteer opportunities sheet. If you are under 18 years old, you can do Building Hope 101 or a program specific 101 here.
5. SET Your Volunteer Start Date AND Register for POINT Mobile App
Once you have completed the above steps and a start date is set, we will create a profile on our Volunteer Management System called POINT. You will receive an instructional email with how to navigate this. This is where you will add/track your hours and have access to all volunteer events. You are now READY TO SERVE!
Areas Where You Can Serve
Housing & Community Development
Developing Cleveland's communities begins with investing in our most important asset - people. From participating in community-building events, to neighborhood prayer walks and working with children, you can make an impact by serving the residents of Cleveland's Clark-Fulton and Stockyards neighborhoods when you volunteer with us. You can also help Good Neighbors Housing by assisting with renovations or property care and landscaping.
Social Enterprise
Business is mission for us, which means we see opportunities to love God and love others while providing sustainable income streams for the organization. You can serve at Common Threads by restocking the sales floor, merchandising or sorting donations.
Refugees & Immigrants
The Hope Center, our satellite hub for refugees and immigrants in West Park, has many opportunities to serve this important community. From working with children, to teaching ESL classes, assisting with transportation and so much more, there is a place for you here. At The Hope Center, newcomers who start as “strangers” quickly become like family. If your heart beats for this, you may want to serve here.
City Leaders
Our city is full of leaders, and you can come alongside them and their God-given callings God as a volunteer with us! Join a church plant team, serve as an advisor to a business or nonprofit in our network of partners or attend any of our free monthly trainings to grow and develop yourself as a leader to serve the city you love.
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