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Published 10/31/25 3:08PM

Be a friendly face for an inmate (Cleveland or Grafton)

Greater Cleveland Volunteers
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Cleveland, OH
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Legal Assistance, Mental Health
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Be a friendly face for an inmate (Cleveland or Grafton)

    Be a friendly face to an inmate in the Cleveland facility (women) or Grafton facility (men).

    Visit an assigned inmate on a monthly basis; men are matched with men; women with women.

    Be a good listener and nonjudgemental to someone in need.

    Mandatory training; serve on a monthly basis.

    Location

    On-site
    various sites, Cleveland, Ohio, US

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