Vantage RSVP of Wayne County

08/20/2026

Summit County CASA Program is looking to bring in 26 *NEW* CASA/GAL volunteers in 2026!! They are hosting a virtual info session to help answer questions, provide information about volunteering, and hope to recruit new advocates! The goal is to help bring awareness to the community about the work child advocates do. They'll also have a current volunteer joining the meeting to share their experiences. Check out the attached flyer to learn more!

08/17/2026

Our friends at First Congregational Church of Hudson have their upcoming Day of Service on September 13th! Over 500 volunteers will come together during this inter-faith event to work on projects in the North Hill community of Akron. To be part of this momentous occasion and learn more about what volunteer opportunities will be available, click here: https://joinfirstserve.org/day-of-service/!

First Serve’s Annual Day of Service will be on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Over 500 volunteers will gather to work on projects located at partner organizations and residential sites in the North Hill community of Akron. Projects are designed to support the work these organizations are doing in the...

08/14/2026

Today we had the amazing opportunity to present for SocialEYES, a vision loss support group operating out of the Quirk Cultural Center in Cuyahoga Falls. They join together on the second Friday of each month at 10:30am for fun and low vision friendly recreation. The group is led by local Certified Low Vision Specialist, Amy Craigen, owner of Sight Assist Rehab. For more details and to register for this FREE social group, call Quirk at (330) 971-8425, or click here: https://l1nq.com/wkriwe3.

08/10/2026

Check out this photo of our last Wadsworth Older Adults Foundation Professional Friends meeting held at the SOPREMA Senior Center! SO MANY PEOPLE showing up for our aging population. What an honor to be amongst such big hearts and to do so in their gorgeous pavilion. Thank you for having us!!

08/07/2026

Ready to celebrate for a great cause? Join us for the inaugural After School Special, a fundraiser supporting Red Oak Behavioral Health! On Thursday, October 1st from 4-6 pm at the Bank at East End, Red Oak is stepping back in time with nostalgic, school-themed activities, awesome music, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and a raffle full of amazing items. They’re dusting off our favorite childhood memories for some school-inspired fun, all to ensure local kids and families get the vital mental health services they need to thrive. Grab your tickets for this happiness hour today and have fun while showing your support for our community’s children and teens! Learn more here:

Ready to celebrate for a great cause? Join us for the inaugural After School Special, a fundraiser supporting Red Oak Behavioral Health!

08/04/2026

Feline Number Nine is our newest volunteer station! Feline Number Nine is a foster based non-profit focusing on alleviating suffering in areas of disparity in the rescue community. They prioritize outreach in the form of education, TNR, rehabilitation, and media production.

They have several openings for volunteers to get involved, such as assisting with cat transportation, morning shift boxes, and being part of the cleaning crew! This is such a cool rescue that is growing from the ground up. If you LOVE cats, this is for you, and if you love helping organizations grow and thrive, this is also for you!

Learn more here: https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit/dd3f4e5aaf1644309a0972e806a2d60f-vantage-aging-rsvp-akron

08/01/2026

Yesterday's Free Lunch Friday with Cascade Locks Park Association at the Mustill Store Museum was so much fun! Thanks for having us with some of our volunteers. We served over 100 lunches, got to visit with the Summit Fresh Mobile Market (another volunteer station!), and listen to great music!

07/30/2026

Steve B., one of our Blood Transportation volunteers with the American Red Cross of Northern Ohio, felt compelled to share his volunteer journey!

RSVP Manager, Tessa, connected Steve with the Red Cross last March. After learning about a variety of volunteer opportunities there, he signed up to become a biomedical transportation specialist.

The Red Cross supplies about 40% of our nation’s blood supply. Donors give life-saving blood at Red Cross sites. In NE Ohio, that blood gets transported to the Red Cross’s lab in Cleveland for testing and processing, and is then delivered to local hospitals.

The job of transporting the blood is done by volunteers, in Red Cross vehicles. (The Red Cross also employs contractors to fill holes in the schedule. It needs more volunteer drivers!)

After completing some training online and riding along with a couple experienced drivers, Steve began working shifts in April. Steve said, “I really enjoy it. I pick shifts that work with my schedule. I enjoy getting out and interacting with people at the Red Cross sites and the hospitals. It’s an important program and I’m proud to support it.”

Volunteers must have a valid state driver’s license and proof of insurance, a clean driving record, and the ability to lift up to 45 pounds. They are asked to work two to four shifts per month (generally four to six hours per shift). If you’re interested in learning more, please contact Tessa at (330) 618-2955 or [email protected]. You can learn more about how to volunteer here: https://vantageaging.org/programs-and-services/rsvp/.

07/28/2026

Want to make a difference in your community? Join the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) through VANTAGE Aging!

If you're 55 or older, you can:
✅ Give back doing what you already love (or are already doing!)
✅ Get connected to meaningful local volunteer opportunities
✅ Enjoy exclusive benefits, fun events, and community resources
✅ Join at NO COST!!

All you have to do is click the link to sign up, then one of our RSVP Managers will contact you to help you get started with the perfect volunteer opportunity!

https://vantageaging.org/programs-and-services/rsvp/

Volunteer your time. Share your talents. Make an impact!

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program matches volunteers 55 and older with nonprofits where their time, interest, and talents meet community needs.

07/25/2026

Make a difference in just 4 hours a month!

The Catholic Charities Wayne County STRIVE Mentoring Program is looking for caring adult mentors to support youth ages 10-17 who have been identified through the Wayne County Juvenile Court. Sometimes, all it takes is one trusted adult to help change the course of a young person's life.

As a mentor, you'll:
✅ Spend just 4 hours a month with your mentee
✅ Build a positive, encouraging relationship
✅ Help a young person develop confidence, resilience, and hope for the future

A small commitment can make a lifelong impact!

Interested in learning more? Check them out here: ccdocle.org/strive

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