The Mighty Vincent Project
2026 Service Opportunities
Volunteer for in-person service opportunities we’ve coordinated with non-profit organizations that serve the poor and vulnerable in Northeast Ohio. Volunteer shirts will be provided to you. After signing up, a volunteer coordinator will be in touch to ensure you have everything you need for the Mighty Vincent Project!
Sign ups open Tuesday Sept. 1 at noon!
To ensure you’re able to sign up for your desired project, we recommend creating your account in advance and adding any family members who will be volunteering with you! Visit serve.mightyvincent.org to get started.
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Empower Sports – assist with 5K fundraiser
Who: 25 volunteers ages 8 and up.
What: Assist with participant check in, course direction, water and food stations for the 5K fundraiser at Cleveland Zoo. Volunteers may remain at the Zoo after the event.
When: Saturday, Sept. 19 from 8:00 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: 3900 Wildlife Way Cleveland OH 44109
Akron Canton Regional Foodbank – organize in foodbank
Who: 10 volunteers ages 10 and up. 10-15 must attend with an adult.
What: Work in food pantry as well as sort and organize food for distribution.
When: Saturday, Sept. 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: 350 Opportunity Parkway Akron OH 44307
Hope Ignites – meal and snack preparation
Who: 10 volunteers ages 6 and up.
What: Prepare meals and package snacks for student scholars.
When: Saturday, Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: 9619 Garfield Blvd Cleveland OH 44125
Hope Ignites – campus improvements
Who: 12 volunteers ages 10 and up.
What: Interior and exterior campus improvements - landscaping, cleaning, etc.
When: Saturday, Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: 9619 Garfield Blvd Cleveland OH 44125
Camp Manatoc - planting trees
Who: 30 volunteers ages 10 and up.
What: Outdoor trail maintenance or other upkeep projects. Dress for outdoor work and bring work gloves.
When: Saturday, Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: 1075 Truxell Rd Peninsula OH 44264
Celine’s Nest - cleaning of home for women and infants
Who: 10 volunteers ages 10 and up.
What: Work with residents to do deep cleaning of the home including common area.
When: Saturday, Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Lakewood OH (address shared with volunteers)
Cleveland Kids Book Bank - sorting and boxing books
Who: 20 volunteers ages 13 and up.
What: Sorting, stickering and boxing hundreds of children's books inside our warehouse for distribution to kids in NEO.
When: Saturday, Sept. 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: 13913 West Parkway Cleveland OH 44114
Medwish - sorting medical supplies
Who: 15 volunteers ages 13 and up.
What: Sort, count, and pack medical supplies for humanitarian aid.
When: Saturday, Sept. 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: 1625 E. 31st St Cleveland OH 44114
First Glance - play room organizing and cleaning
Who: 12 volunteers ages 9 and up.
What: Organize and clean kids toy room and light kitchen organizing.
When: Saturday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: 943 Kenmore Blvd Akron OH 44314
Haven of Rest – making beds, etc
Who: 12 volunteers ages 6 and up
What: Making beds, folding PJ's and towels and putting them in tubs. Sorting clothing, coloring cards of encouragement.
When: Saturday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: 175 E Market St Akron OH 44308
Haven of Rest – serve lunch in shelter
Who: 10 volunteers ages 8 and up
What: Set up and serve lunch in the shelter. Help with clean up once the meal concludes.
When: Saturday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: 175 E Market St Akron OH 44308
Refuge of Hope – organize donations
Who: 8 volunteers ages 9 and up.
What: Work in Community Care Center sorting and organizing donations and light cleaning.
When: Saturday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: 715 Second St NE Canton OH 44704
Refuge of Hope – serve lunch
Who: 8 volunteers ages 13 and up.
What: Set up and serve lunch to guests.
When: Saturday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: 715 Second St NE Canton OH 44704
Homeless Charity and Village - serve lunch and projects
Who: 12 volunteers ages 11 and up.
What: Serve lunch to guests and help with various projects on site.
When: Saturday, Sept. 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 47 N. Arlington Akron OH 44305
Camp Manatoc - planting trees
Who: 30 volunteers ages 10 and up.
What: Outdoor trail maintenance or other upkeep projects. Dress for outdoor work and bring work gloves.
When: Saturday, Sept. 19 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 1075 Truxell Rd Peninsula OH 44264
Kelly’s Grief Center - grounds upkeep
Who: 10 volunteers ages 7 and up.
What: Outdoor bed clean up, planting, and groundskeeping duties.
When: Saturday, Sept. 19 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 2275 Unit B State Route 59 Kent OH 44240
City Mission - pack bagged lunches
Who: 20 volunteers ages 7 and up.
What: Prepare 180 bagged lunches at St. Mary Parish to deliver to Laura’s Home and Crossroads Mens Crisis Center (part of the City Mission).
When: Saturday, Sept. 19 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 340 N. Main St Hudson, OH 44236
Cleveland Kids Book Bank - sorting and boxing books
Who: 20 volunteers ages 13 and up.
What: Sorting, stickering and boxing hundreds of children's books inside our warehouse for distribution to kids in NEO.
When: Saturday, Sept. 19 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 1391 West Parkway Cleveland OH 44114
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Shepherd's House – cleaning in shelter
Who: 10 volunteers ages 8 and up
What: Cleaning of mens as well as womens/childrens sleeping areas, bathrooms, kitchen, and common areas.
When: Sunday, Sept. 20 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: 2645 OH-59 Ravenna OH 44266
Haven of Rest – making beds, etc
Who: 12 volunteers ages 6 and up
What: Making beds, folding PJ's and towels and putting them in tubs. Sorting clothing, coloring cards of encouragement.
When: Sunday, Sept. 20 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 175 E Market St Akron OH 44308
Haven of Rest – indoor or outdoor projects
Who: 12 volunteers ages 6 and up
What: Yardwork or other indoor campus improvements (weather dependent).
When: Sunday, Sept. 20 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 175 E Market St Akron OH 44308
RePlay for Kids – modify toys for inclusive access
Who: 25 volunteers ages 10 and up
What: A hands-on workshop where participants learn how to modify battery-operated toys so children with disabilities can activate and enjoy them more independently. Volunteers will learn basic toy adaptation techniques, including installing external switches, while creating adapted toys that can be provided to children, families, and agencies.
When: Sunday, Sept. 20 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 115 College St Hudson OH 44236
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City Mission - deliver bagged lunches
Who: 1 volunteers ages 16 and up.
What: Drive lunches from St. Mary Parish to Laura’s Home and Crossroads Mens Crisis Center (part of the City Mission).
When: Monday, Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Where: 18120 Puritas Ave Cleveland OH 44135
Streetsboro Community Pantry – setup food pantry
Who: 6 volunteers ages 18 and up.
What: Clean and organize food pantry.
When: Monday, Sept. 21 from 1:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Where: 8940 OH-43 Streetsboro OH 44241
RAHAB Ministries – sorting of donations
Who: 6 volunteers ages 11 and up
What: Sorting of donations of clothing and other items.
When: Monday, Sept. 21 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: 3480 W Market St Akron OH 44333
ACCESS Shelters – prepare and serve hot dinner
Who: 8 volunteers ages 5 and up.
What: Shop for and prepare a hot dinner to serve. Some volunteers will serve dinner to guests at ACCESS. Project coordinator to determine dinner menu and divide up cooking which may be done individually or as a group.
When: Monday, Sept. 21 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: 230 W. Market St Akron OH 44303
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Cleveland Kids Book Bank - sorting and boxing books
Who: 20 volunteers ages 13 and up.
What: Sorting, stickering and boxing hundreds of children's books inside our warehouse for distribution to kids in NEO.
When: Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: 13913 West Parkway Cleveland OH 44114
St. Herman House – serve hot dinner
Who: 8 volunteers ages 12 and up
What: Pick up a hot dinner from a local establishment to serve to guests at the St. Herman House. Arrive around 5:00 to serve dinner at 5:30. Clean up after dinner.
When: Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: 4410 Franklin Blvd Cleveland OH 44113
Axess Family Services – community fair and kickball
Who: 20 volunteers ages 9 and up.
What: Participate in community fair and kickball game alongside teens and adults with developmental disabilities at Brady Lake Park.
When: Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: 6457 Lakeview Dr Ravenna OH 44266
Cleveland Kids Book Bank - sorting and boxing books
Who: 12 volunteers ages 13 and up.
What: Sorting, stickering and boxing hundreds of children's books inside our warehouse for distribution to kids in NEO.
When: Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: 13913 West Parkway Cleveland OH 44114
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Down Syndrome Association of NEO – assemble packets
Who: 4 volunteers ages 10 and up
What: Assemble packets for upcoming Buddy Walks.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: 6533-B Brecksville Rd Independence OH 44131
Alzheimer’s Association Cleveland Chapter - organizing materials for events
Who: 10 volunteers ages 18 and up.
What: Organizing materials for upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s events.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 1:00 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 3 Summit Park Drive #550 Independence OH 44131
Good Samaritan Hunger Center - preparing lunches
Who: 25 volunteers ages 9 and up.
What: Preparing lunches for Akron students.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: 420 S Hawkins Ave Akron OH 44320
Chair-ity - donation warehouse sorting
Who: 15 volunteers ages 10 and up.
What: Warehouse organization including sorting packing dishes and kitchenware and furniture.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: 1330 E 38th St Cleveland OH 44114
Honey from the Rock - donation warehouse sorting
Who: 20 volunteers ages 9 and up.
What: Sorting donations and organizing the free store for foster children
When: Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: 2201 W 100th St Cleveland OH 44102
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ACCESS Shelters – campus improvements
Who: 10 volunteers ages 18 and up.
What: Campus improvements (exterior landscaping and interior upkeep)
When: Thursday, Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Where: 230 W. Market St Akron OH 44303
Crossroads Mens Crisis Center - campus improvements
Who: 12 volunteers ages 18 and up
What: Campus improvements (exterior landscaping and interior upkeep)
When: Thursday, Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: 5310 Carnegie Ave Cleveland OH 44103
Cornerstone of Hope - indoor and outdoor upkeep
Who: 10 volunteers ages 18 and up.
What: Clean treehouse, kitchen, and other areas.
When: Thursday, Sept. 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: 5905 Brecksville Rd Independence OH 44131
Hudson Food Pantry – setup food pantry
Who: 11 volunteers ages 10 and up.
What: Set up dry goods for food pantry.
When: Thursday, Sept. 24 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 7855 Stow Rd Hudson OH 44236
Grace House - garden space improvements
Who: 6 volunteers ages 10 and up.
What: Outdoor garden space cleanup and bulb and bush planting.
When: Thursday, Sept. 24 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: 430 N Howard St Akron OH 44310
Fostering Hope – packing bags and birthday boxes
Who: 10 volunteers ages 5 and up. 5-15 must attend with an adult.
What: Packing Journey Bags and Birthday Boxes for children in foster care. Items donated from the Mighty Vincent Project wishlist will be used in this packing session.
When: Thursday, Sept. 24 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: 5351 Naiman Parkway Solon OH 44139
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Haven of Rest – making beds, etc
Who: 12 volunteers ages 6 and up
What: Making beds, folding PJ's and towels and putting them in tubs. Sorting clothing, coloring cards of encouragement.
When: Friday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: 175 E Market St Akron OH 44308
Haven of Rest – set up and serve lunch
Who: 12 volunteers ages 6 and up
What: Set up and serve lunch in the shelter. Help with clean up once the meal concludes.
When: Friday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: 175 E Market St Akron OH 44308
Haven of Rest – sorting clothes
Who: 12 volunteers ages 8 and up
What: Sorting clothes or other indoor/outdoor projects.
When: Friday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: 175 E Market St Akron OH 44308
Shepherd's House – prepare and serve hot dinner
Who: 15 volunteers ages 7 and up
What: Shop for and prepare a hot dinner to serve. May bring dinner already prepared or use their kitchen. Dinner must be set up to serve by 5:00 p.m. If bringing food prepared ahead of time, arrive by 4:30-4:35. Otherwise may arrive earlier to use their kitchen.
When: Friday, Sept. 25 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: 2645 OH-59 Ravenna OH 44266
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Friends of the Poor Walk – setup/cleanup and collect donations
Who: 8 volunteers ages 6 and up.
What: Help with set up/tear down of signs for the walk and help to keep the coffee/ice cream area tidy. Collect donations at Wood Hollow Metro Park.
When: Saturday, Sept. 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: 2200 Barlow Rd Hudson OH 44236
Ozanam Center @ Seton Catholic School – box and organize donations
Who: 8 volunteers ages 5 and up. Each child to attend with an adult
What: Sort and package donations of children's shoes and toys for Ozanam Center.
When: Saturday, Sept. 26 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: 6923 Stow Rd Hudson OH 44236
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City Mission - deliver assembled snack bags
Who: 1 volunteers ages 16 and up.
What: Drive and drop off 160 snack bags for children to Laura’s Home (part of the City Mission)
When: Monday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Where: 18120 Puritas Ave Cleveland OH 44135
Greater Cleveland Foodbank – sort and package food
Who: 20 volunteers ages 6 and up
What: Sorting and repackaging food and creating Kids Kit backpacks.
When: Monday, Sept. 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: 13815 Coit Rd Cleveland OH 44110
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