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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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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

Read to Me Day

March 5, 2026

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 12, 2026

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.

 

Stuff the Bus Medina

July 31, 2026

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.

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.

In our community. With our community. For our community.

Invest where it matters

Our system puts people at the center. We break down the barriers that prevent our neighbors from getting help by working in, with and for our community to build lasting solutions.