Get Involved with SC4K
Volunteer Opportunities
Make an immediate impact on local children and teachers
Are you looking for a rewarding and meaningful way to give back to your community? Consider becoming a volunteer with SC4K to provide critical help to our programs and events.
Individual and group opportunities available year-round
With a small professional staff, volunteers are critical to the operation of SC4K. In 2023, 2,778 volunteers representing 188 different companies and organizations provided 12,128 volunteer hours to Shoes and Clothes for Kids counting and sorting items, stocking shelves and stuffing backpacks, and assisting at partner and teacher shops and other events! These volunteers provided services valued at $373,774* - the equivalent of 6 full-time employees!
*Based on Independent Sector’s “Value of a Volunteer Hour” 2023 report
Current Volunteer Opportunities
We host individual and group volunteers Tuesday through Friday between 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at our new location, the Community Resource Center, conveniently off of I-90 & E. 152nd (the former Greater Cleveland Food Bank building). Ample parking is available and the building is accessible for people with mobility challenges.
Volunteer opportunities are ideal for students (ages 14+*), groups clubs, companies, or any individual interested in a meaningful volunteer experience. *Exceptions may be made for student or family groups when minors are accompanied by chaperones and/or guardians.
SC4K Free Store - Help sort, organize, and count items and restock the shelves.
Teacher Shops - Assist with check-in and check-out for educators visiting our Free Store and restock shelves.
Partner Shops - Assist with check-in and check-out for Distribution Partners visiting our Free Store. Load vehicles and restock shelves.
Direct Service - Assist with check-in and check-out for families visiting our Free Store.
Flexible days and times available including weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
Ready To Get Involved?
Complete the SC4K Volunteer Interest Form below to provide us with your information and our Volunteer Manager, Liz Robinson will be in touch!