Our volunteers are the backbone of our agency and help support our ability to continue serving families in need. We appreciate your commitment to helping us continue to help people and change lives.
Our volunteers serve in a variety of ways, including but not limited to:
- Program Support
Working to assist with tasks associated with currently operating programs. - Community Engagement
Assisting with events aimed an engaging the communities, including fundraisers and special events.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
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Meals On Wheels Drivers via Ashtabula County Community Action
• Volunteers needed to deliver meals to homes in the northern 2/3rds of Ashtabula County
• Monday-Friday, times vary but generally between 10 am and 2 depending on the route
• FMI, contact the ACCAA Senior Nutrition Program at 440-998-3244 -
2-1-1 Information & Referral Call Specialist via Ashtabula County Community Action Agency
• Seeking dedicated volunteers to answer calls to our Information and Referral Service
• Flexible hours on Monday-Friday, between 8:00 am- 4:30 pm
• Complete training provided
• FMI, contact 440-990-1721 -
Dragon Empowerment Center (DEC) via Community Action of Ashtabula County
Tutoring
• Volunteers needed to help the children increase their reading and math skills; one-on-one or small group
• Flexible schedule, days and times vary
• In-person
• FMI, contact the DEC 440-855-0081
Healthcare Chaperone
• Seeking volunteer to escort children from their classroom to the DEC for dental services, then return to class (travel between school buildings on Wade Campus)
• Tuesday and Thursday mornings, shift length varies
• Extensive walking indoors and outdoors required
• FMI, contact the DEC 440-855-0081
Special Events Assistance
• Seeking volunteer to assist with DEC special events
• Varies based on event schedule
• Includes registration, set-up, tear-down, information distribution, food service, and/or conducting workshops or demonstrations
• FMI, contact the DEC 440-855-0081 -
Interns
Seeking someone with computer skills studying Information Technology to assist with our agency networking task. Email dmauri@accaa.org
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Volunteer Guest Speakers
Seeking Guest Speakers to address various professional development topics, inspirational stories, and workforce development. Contact Director of Planning 440-997-5957 ext. 567
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Fundraisers
We are always seeking volunteers to bring us fundraising ideas and assistance in implementing them. If you have a wonderful idea... please call the Director of Planning 440-997-5957 ext. 567
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Mentors
Seeking Mentors for our Next Step Mentorship Program
• Mentor will be matched with an individual has completed one of our programs and is looking for the Next Step in their effort to achieve self-sufficiency
• Frequency of meetings agreed upon between Mentor and Mentee
• Complete training for the Mentor provided -
Special Events Community Outreach
We can always use extra hands for many of our events! If you would like to assist during one of these special programs give us a call at 440-997-5957 ext. 567.
