VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

There are always ways to serve with First Serve! Scroll down for ongoing, year-long needs, as well as one-time opportunities to volunteer at events or help at a program.

ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES

First Serve has established partnerships with several organizations in North Hill at which volunteer help is needed on a year-round basis. These are opportunities to engage more deeply in the community, develop relationships with our partners and residents, and be a part of the amazing diversity North Hill has to offer.

NEW! Harris Jackson CLC: 1085 Clifton Ave, Akron

Harris Jackson Community Learning Center is an Akron Public Elementary School located in North Hill.

Help students select prizes in the school store as part of an incentive program rewarding positive behavior in school. Volunteers are needed for morning shifts (8:30-10 am) and afternoon shifts (11 am – 2 pm).

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Findley CLC: 65 W Tallmadge Ave, Akron

Findley Community Learning Center is an Akron Public Elementary School located in North Hill.

Findley Food Bag Packers
Classroom Helpers

Questions? Email Jane Penny at vnd832@apslearns.org

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North Hill Community House: 526 N. Howard St, Akron

North Hill Community House is a non-profit ministry located in the North Hill neighborhood of Akron serving the needs of local community members.

Assist at Food Pantry 3rd Thursday of the Month

Questions? Contact Trip Kern at trip.kern@gmail.com

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North High School: 985 Gorge Blvd, Akron

North High School is the Akron Public High School in North Hill.

Food Pantry Helper
Clothing Room Helper

Questions? Contact Kris Stoehr at kstoehr@hudsonucc.org

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Sleeping Mat Ministry

Help make sleeping mats benefiting Akron Snow Angels, an organization that offers warmth, dignity and hope to unhoused individuals. We’re looking for volunteers to help us prep and weave plastic grocery bags into sleeping mats. Hands-on instruction is provided!

Volunteers meet at First Congregational Church of Hudson most Thursdays from 12:30 – 3 pm and some Saturdays.

If you’re interested in lending a hand, please email Patti Hester.

The Clothing Room at 915 North Main

The Clothing Room is located at 915 North Main Community Connection Center (915 N. Main St., Akron) and receives donations from First Serve Partners. These donations are sorted and distributed to new Americans being relocated in Akron as they immigrate from their home countries.

Assist with Sorting Clothing Donations
Tuesdays 10 AM – 12 PM

Questions? Contact Sandy Miller at sandyxd91@gmail.com