Become a Volunteer

AmeriCorps member, Joan Gallagher, volunteers at the 2005 Homeless Stand Down.

Photo by Brian Southern

Because of the economy and the growing affordable housing crisis, homelessness is on the rise.  NEOCH needs the time and skills of volunteers to help us implement programs and achieve our mission.  NEOCH has many opportunities for volunteers.  Here is a list of our projects that we have available for volunteers, please click on the volunteer area that you wish to learn more about our volunteer opportunities.  You may also visit our online Volunteer Registration Form or call us at 216.432.0543 to discuss your skills and interests in NEOCH.

Volunteer with the Homeless Coalition

The Cleveland Street Chronicle

Cleveland Homeless Legal Assistance Program (CHLAP)

Direct Service Opportunities in the Community

Other Ideas to Better Serve Homeless People

AmeriCorps*VISTA position available

Social Justice Ideas for Ending Homelessness

Jobs Available at NEOCH

Become an Intern at NEOCH

The Cleveland Street Chronicle

The Cleveland Street Chronicle is published monthly and contains articles addressing issues of homelessness and poverty in the community.  It was previously published for 16 years under the name Homeless Grapevine. The Street Newspaper in Cleveland was one of the first ten in the United States.  The Street Chronicle continues to provide a much-needed voice for Cleveland's homeless community.  Homeless vendors purchase the papers for 35 cents; then sell them for one dollar and twenty five cents.  The profits they receive from selling the paper are their profits. 

Current Volunteer opportunities with the Street Chronicle

We are looking for volunteers to aid in the production of Cleveland’s street paper, The Street Chronicle. Promote social justice by helping with layout, writing stories, conducting interviews, archiving and possibly other editorial duties.

Call NEOCH at 216-432-0543 to become involved

Click here to go to the Street Chronicle Homepage

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Cleveland Homeless Legal Assistance Program

The Cleveland Homeless Legal Assistance Program assists eligible clients by addressing a variety of legal issues. These issues include Social Security, family law, housing, employment and general legal advice.

Volunteer opportunities exist for lawyers, paralegals and law students. Lawyers can volunteer two hours a month at one of six intake sites. Volunteers conduct interviews, answer questions and assist in addressing the client’s legal needs. Attorneys who can provide direct pro bono legal assistance in the family law area are desperately needed.

Paralegals can also assist at the intake sessions. Law students and paralegals assist clients by conducting legal research and preparing documents and pleadings for client in pro se matters.

CHLAP plans to initiate a series of monthly seminars for clients and local social service providers. Topics will include: divorce, custody, visitation, employment, bankruptcy, housing and Social Security. If you are interested in volunteering for this program, please contact NEOCH at 216.432.0543, or by email at neoch@neoch.org.
 

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