God has richly blessed Project Hope during its 17 years of existence. One of the most important of these blessings is the wealth of talented and caring volunteers that He has led to our door.
Volunteers are vital to this ministry, annually giving thousands of hours of their time and concern. Our volunteers exemplify God’s love & compassion. They truly touch the lives of those who stay at the shelter. In turn, often the lives of volunteers are also changed.
If you feel called to lend a helping hand of hope & humanity, please call Project Hope at 440-354-6417 or e-mail volunteer@projecthopeonline.org to learn how you can make a difference. You can also fill out an application now. Let your hands be the ones that help shape humanity.
Whether you spend 2 hours or 4 at Project Hope for the Homeless, you will be given the chance to help change lives. Every day of the week shelter volunteers and staff arrive at 6:45 p.m. to 25 Freedom Road. Shelter volunteers get the shelter up and running to receive 35 homeless men, women & children. Volunteers are not asked to enforce rules, & never make independent decisions.
Minors 15-17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Volunteer Job Description: To help create a safe, caring, supportive environment for homeless shelter guests by providing assistance to staff & giving informal support to shelter guests. To respect the dignity & self-esteem of all shelter guests in interaction with them.
7-11 volunteers arrive at 6:45 p.m. make coffee, set up dining tables and chairs, make beverages, greet meal providers and get the donated meal ready for dinner. Evening volunteers serve the meal to our homeless guests, then dine with staff and guests. After dinner they clean up the service table, store leftovers and wash serving dishes. Light chores, packing lunches and providing informal support to staff and guests may also be a part of the evening service. Evening volunteers work in teams of 2 or 3, alongside two staff members.
5:30-7 a.m. volunteers arrive at 25 Freedom Road to ready and send off shelter guests… preparing them for a new day of hope. Volunteers will distribute lunches, clean up after a light breakfast and help staff monitor guests as they head out the door. What a great way to start your day!
