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Volunteering Helps Create Life-Changing Moments
We greatly appreciate all who give of their time and talent to power our mission to create lasting, meaningful change in our community. If you’re interested in volunteering with United Way of Summit & Medina, fill out the form below and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss how you can be part of providing help and hope to OUR community.
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Spend some time with us! All are welcome to volunteer, whether individually or as part of a corporate group. All upcoming community engagement events are organized by United Way of Summit & Medina staff.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Read to Me Day
March 3, 2025
Volunteers will visit schools throughout Summit and Medina counties and read stories to kids. Grab a book and join us for a celebration of the joy of reading!
Reading to children helps stimulate their imaginations and contributes to language development. Share your love of reading and help kids grow their at-home library, so that the learning continues beyond the classroom.
Day of Action
June 20, 2025
Our annual Day of Action invites people from all around our community to roll up their sleeves and make a difference by taking on projects that let us advance our work throughout the community. From packing supply bags to building furniture, it’s fun, rewarding and family friendly.
Building a better future for our community isn’t easy, but together, we can transform neighborhoods and change lives.
Day of Action will kick off June 20th with opportunities through September.
Stuff the Bus Medina
August 1, 2025
Stuff the Bus Medina brings volunteers together to collect, sort and distribute supplies to Medina County students, so that kids have what they need to be successful in the classroom.
Having the necessary supplies is essential, but for many local families – some of which live paycheck-to-paycheck – the growing cost of school supplies can be a serious financial strain.
Stuff the Bus Akron - RECHARGE
November 13, 2025
Our Stuff the Bus RECHARGE school supplies drive will help students return from winter break ready to finish the school year strong. With the support of local donors and volunteers, Akron Public Schools elementary students will receive a fresh set of school supplies!
While kids may start the school year with the tools they need, by winter break, many are running short. Stuff the Bus RECHARGE helps offset the cost of school supplies for the many families living paycheck-to-paycheck.
United Way Days
Jan. 1, 2025 – Dec. 31, 2025
United Way Days connect volunteers to a rotating selection of opportunities that help them get our into the community and connect with our work. Whether it’s joining us at one of our Family Resource Centers or helping us put on a fundraiser to support our services in Summit & Medina – it’s something new every month, putting you, as a volunteer, where help is needed most.
Custom Opportunities
Want to see our work firsthand? Looking to elevate your organization’s impact with custom volunteer experiences? We’re ready to work with you to meet your team’s needs and create an opportunity for meaningful impact!
Reach out to Darion Karam at [email protected] or 234.900.4928.
Year-Round Opportunities
Advocate
Help us spread the word about the changes our community needs. Join a nonpartisan platform for people to make their voices heard and take meaningful action.
Bridges Summit County
Learn how the economic realities of poverty, class and wealth impact individuals and communities. We also show how you can promote economic opportunity and economic mobility.
College & Career Academies
Boost graduation rates, nurture local talent and help kids grow into the skilled employees and business leaders our community needs.
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