Have you ever felt like you're making a difference?  Discover The Young Adults in the City program!  This volunteer program is for those in their 20's and 30's who want to be more actively involved in the church, as well as in our neighborhoods.  Our team provides about 8-10 volunteer events per year, mostly in Cleveland, where we gather young adults from around the diocese.  Participants spend 4-6 hours giving time to an organization that meets the needs of the poor.  Favorites in the past have been St. Augustine Hunger Center and St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store.  Many have found Young Adults in the City so enjoyable and enriching that they’ve returned again and again. Opportunities are limited to 20 people, so apply soon!  See schedule below

 

Schedule

Sat. June 24, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., St.Vincent De Paul Society

Description:  Volunteers will be working at the St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store located at 6610 Biddulph Rd, Brooklyn, OH 44144.  Those volunteering will: greet and help customers find items in the store; check-in and check-out clothing and furniture; sort and hang clothing and take to retail floor; sort, clean up and/or test donated electronic items before putting on floor. 

 

Sat. August 12 (19 Rain Date),  9 a.m. - Noon, St Thomas Aquinas Elementary School

Description:  Come help beautify the grounds.  We’ll work  Primary tasks will be weeding and mulching of flower and shrub beds. Some planting may also take place. Volunteers will be asked to bring their own gardening gloves and any rakes, trowels, spades, etc. they may have.   Come volunteer with other young adults from around the diocese! 

 

Sat. Oct. 14, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., St Augustine Hunger Center in Tremont (2486 W 14 St). 

Description:  Help to prepare and serve a meal.

 

Sat. November 25, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon,  St. Aloysius Parish (10932 St. Clair Ave.)

Description:  Help with the food distribution program.  Tasks include cleaning and re-packaging large quantity items such as potatoes and onions.  Food items are then sorted and boxed for pick-up that morning. 

 

To register, please call Laura (216-228-9516) or e-mail to 2006yaic@gmail.com or pekelly@clevelandcatholiccharities.org.  This event is sponsored by the Youth & Young Adult Ministry and CYO  Office of the Diocese of Cleveland.