Volunteers are empowered to utilize their gifts and talents. Stories, smiles and encouragement are shared while performing acts of service; bringing joy, hope, transformation and the healing we all need.

Hear from some of our volunteers

I love working with the Village Project because it feeds my soul and helps me live more intentionally and gracefully. I love to walk into the building where it is warm and welcoming, usually smells delicious, and is full of good energy. Whatever it is I’m doing each time I volunteer is in some way helping a client who is suffering. That helps my own heart heal from the loss of my mom to cancer recently. Working for those hurting from cancer reminds me of the precious gift of every single day, and allows me to minister to others with whatever gifts I can offer.

- Heather RansomVolunteer

I volunteer at Village Project because knowing that I am helping our severely ill clients in my own small way gives
me a great sense of satisfaction. Further, the high school kitchen helpers and others are a joy to
work with.

Ron LuchiniAdult Cook

“Everyone, no matter their age, ability, skill level or background is united in this goal.” – student cook

To accommodate our growing clients, we have increased our cooking from 2 days a week to 3 days.

Opportunities

Volunteer positions are always available. Don’t see something that fits your specific skill set? Contact us to get started in your own unique role.

Adult Cooks

The Adult Cook’s role is to supervise, assist, instruct and encourage student cooks, under the direction of the Kitchen Manager.

Adult’s must have general cooking knowledge, ability to read recipes, and a love of youth. They should have a passion and desire to share in the importance of learning cooking skills and healthy eating with the Student Cook’s.

Adult volunteers must be available for their entire shift, and will sign up for shifts based on their availability.

Adult Cooks must attend a Kitchen Sanitation Safety class prior to working in the kitchen.

Shifts available:

Monday, 12:30 pm- 2:30 pm

Tuesday, 9:30 am- 11:30 pm and 3:15 pm -5:30 pm

Wednesday 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm

Thursday 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm

Summer: Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Student Cooks

The Student Cook’s role is to prepare meals for our clients under the supervision of adults.

Students must be in high school and live in one of our serving areas: Avon , Avon Lake, Bay Village, Rocky River, and Westlake. Dedication, responsibility and a positive attitude are key attributes.

Student’s must be able to work their entire shift and are not scheduled in the kitchen during sport seasons. Student’s are scheduled a month in advance based on their schedules.

Student’s must attend a Knife Skills and Sanitation Safety class prior to working in the kitchen.

Shifts Available: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 3:30 – 5:30pm

Summer: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30 am-12:30 pm, and 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Prep Team

The Prep Team involves 2 adults prior to each cooking shift, assisting the Kitchen Manager prepare the kitchen for the Student Cook’s.

Adult’s for prep team should have general cooking knowledge and knife skills and ideally are available on a consistent basis.

Prep team volunteers must be available to work their entire shift and are sign up based on their availability.

Individuals interested in Prep team must attend a Kitchen Sanitation Safety class prior to working in the kitchen.

Shifts available: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 1:30-3:00 pm

Summer: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 am -10:30 am

Delivery Angels

Delivery Angels have a special role delivering meals to our Clients on a weekly basis.

The Delivery Angels maintain communication with our clients on a weekly basis in a highly confidential manner. Delivery Angels deliver to an average of 2 to 4 clients each week, deliver meals and return delivery bags to Village Project on a weekly basis to be cleaned prior to use.

A valid Driver’s License, proof of Car Insurance, FBI Background check and a consistent availability are crucial for this volunteer role.

Individuals interested in becoming a Delivery Angel will be interviewed and trained prior to delivering meals.

Shifts Available: Tuesdays and Thursdays ~ 5:30 – 6:30 pm.

Craft Coordinator

The Craft Coordinator assists the Executive Director and staff in recruiting and coordinating groups and children wanting to make crafts, cards and vases for our clients.

They must pass a FBI Background check, have a love of youth and crafts and be able to work independently.

Availability for one Saturday a month (day is flexible) and special events.

Shifts Available: Saturdays, once a month, or as needed for other events.

Communications

Sharing our story with community leaders and groups in order to spread awareness and gain support.

Facility Care

Help keep our building and kitchen clean!

Publicity Distribution

Deliver literature (brochures, fliers, pamphlets) to area businesses and organizations.

Errands

Assist our clients with running general errands.

Fundraising

Have a great fundraising idea? Help us raise money to continue our mission of helping our neighbors with cancer.

Gardening

Help care for our garden plots located in the Bay Village Community Garden.

Editors

Help edit grants, blogs, and articles.

Prayer Support

Help us support and lift up our clients and their needs through the power of prayer.

Yard Care

Help keep the grounds looking beautiful by helping us weed and cut the grass!

Financial Support

Financial support is always needed to help us continue in our mission of helping our neighbors with cancer.

Become A Volunteer

Village Project volunteers are empowered to utilize their gifts and talents. Stories, smiles and encouragement are shared while performing acts of service, bringing joy, hope transformation and the healing we all need. Village Project has discovered that when we combine the experience of adults with the energetic enthusiasm of youth, the result is dynamic and contagious.

Let’s Get Started!

Students interested in cooking in the kitchen, must be in high school and live in one of our service area cities (Avon, Avon Lake, Bay Village, Rocky River or Westlake). Your first step is to sign-up for our Volunteer Software Program–Better Impact! Students interested in volunteering in the kitchen should start the process by completing the Student Cook Application below.
Adults and all other students (non-cooks) should use the General Volunteer Registration button to register for our Volunteer Software Program–Better Impact.
Already a volunteer? Go directly to the Current Volunteer Login button to enter the volunteer software program.

STUDENT COOK Application

For any high school student interested in cooking

GENERAL VOLUNTEERS APPLICATION (non-student cooks)

For all adults and non-student cooks

CURRENT VOLUNTEER LOGIN

For current volunteers ONLY

Green Aprons

Green Aprons are awarded to the Teen Cooks who volunteer twelve times, or 24 hours, in the kitchen.

Current Student Green Aprons cooking in the kitchen:

John Kilbane, Sarah Boggess, Stephanie Allan, Lia MacAskill, Daniel Mack, Laura Wirtz, Ava Ransom, Sarah Sutherland, Cate Kapalczynski, Isabel Hinojosa, Eddie Papp, Lauren Smith, Eve Mertic, Casey Jacobs, Makaela Mertic, Morgan Mueller, Anne Beckwith, Katarina Chesterfield.

Green Aprons are also awarded to our Adult Cooks who volunteer twelve times, or 24 hours, in the kitchen.

Current Adult Green Aprons cooking in the kitchen:

Holly Colleran, Sandy DelQuadri, Joe Talaba, Elaine Hoke, Cate Paras, Judy Minium, Diane Gardner, James Erlandson, Debbie Farver, Barb West, Stephanie Allan, Kathleen Craig, Marsha Wrenn, Deborah Talaba, Gina Cummings, Alan Naylor, Claudia Beal, Barbara Benevento, Melodie Smith, Barbara Arther, Yvonne Morbitzer, Barb Radis, Kim O’Brien, Amy Fischer, Kristen Bergmann, Kay Ramsay, Julie Lipka Harms