Become a Volunteer

You can depend on Cherry Street to provide training to you, provide opportunities for learning, ignite your desire to serve others, lead you and attend to your needs while you are helping to meet the needs of those living in poverty.

  • Orientation and training
  • One-on-One interview to find the best fit for you
  • Make an impact on the lives of others
  • On the job training
  • Consideration for paid staff positions

Volunteering

Must attend volunteer orientation first. All volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Volunteers 16-17 years old  must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Orientation Times

1st & 3rd Saturdays @ 10- 11 am
2nd & 4th Tuesdays @ 5- 6 pm

Location: The Life Revitalization Center located at 1501 Monroe Street Toledo OH 43604

Contact us at 419.214.3419 or volunteer@cherrystreetmission.org to sign up for your orientation.

Thank you for being a returning Volunteer! Please log into your Volunteer profile for more information.

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Benefits

You can depend on Cherry Street to provide training to you, provide opportunities for learning, ignite your desire to serve others, lead you and attend to your needs while you are helping to meet the needs of those living in poverty.

  • Orientation and training
  • One-on-One interview to find the best fit for you
  • Make an impact on the lives of others
  • On the job training
  • Consideration for paid staff positions

Teams & Groups

Our Team Building is at its best, because it’s with a purpose. Organizations can participate in worthwhile projects that build their teams through serving together. Projects are numerous and varied.

  • Paint a room
  • Prepare a space for new purposes
  • Sort donated items
  • Create your own donation drive
  • Serve a meal
  • Maintenance
  • Special Events

Basic Skills Lab/Tutors

  • Read for literacy
  • Math tutoring
  • Basic computer skills
  • Preparation for student placement exams

Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1 pm-3:00 pm
Location: The Life Revitalization Center

Check In Specialist

  • Welcome all guests, act as a host
  • Check bags to ensure safety
  • Show hospitality

Hours: 7 days a week, 5:30 pm-8:30 pm
Location: Sparrow’s Nest and Men’s Facility

Donation Warehouse

  • Welcome, greet and answer donor questions. Show hospitality.
  • Help organize and store donated items
  • Work with Cherry Street’s Facilities Team

Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Location: The Life Revitalization Center

Help Serve A Meal

  • Show hospitality
  • Show friendliness
  • Offer food choices

Hours: 7 days a week, Breakfast 6:45 am-8:45 am, Lunch 11:45 am-1:45 pm, Dinner 4:45 pm-6:45 pm
Location: The Life Revitalization Center

Bible Study Leader

  • Help guests engage with learning the bible at the residential houses and the Life Revitalization Center.

Life Revitalization Center Hours: Monday-Friday 10 am-11:00 am, 3-4:00 pm, Thursday 1 pm-2:00 pm
Hours for the Men’s Facility and Sparrow’s Nest: 7 days a week 7 pm-8:00 pm

Conversation Friend

  • Partner with staff to build relationships with guests
  • Offer encouragement and support to those you sit with

Hours: 7 days a week, Breakfast 7 am-8:30 am, Lunch 12 am-1:30 pm, Dinner 5 pm-6:30 pm
Location: The Life Revitalization Center

Help Prepare Meals

  • Support kitchen staff
  • Cook large quantities of meals
  • Chop, sort and store a variety of foods

Hours: 7 days a week, 1st Shift 7 am-10:00 am, 2nd shift 10 am-1:00 pm, 3rd shift 1 pm-4:00 pm, 4th shift 4 pm-7:00 pm
Location: The Life Revitalization Center

Job Readiness

  • Give insight and mentor guests with soft skills
  • Help write resumes
  • Help guests with job interviewing skills

Hours: On-call basis
Location: The Life Revitalization Center

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Volunteers now can set up their own profile in our new volunteer system.
This new system is called CERVIS.

  • Manage your calendar
  • Latest volunteer opportunities
  • In depth positions descriptions
  • Improved service to you, the volunteer
  • Improved service with those we serve
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