Volunteer Opportunities With the City of Lakewood

Human Services

The Department of Human Services is grateful for the thousands of service hours provided by volunteers of all ages. From meal delivery to the annual flu clinic campaign, these individuals help to define Lakewood as a strong, civic-minded community.

The following is a list of volunteer opportunities available within the Department of Human Services however the list is always growing and we welcome your ideas. If you have a particular skill or interest that would enhance our services please contact us at 216-529-6685 or email at humanservices@lakewoodoh.net.

Friendly visitors/telephone reassurance
Home delivered meal drivers
Kitchen helpers
Office Assistance and computer data entry.
Intergenerational community education programs
Assistance with Early Childhood family drop in programs and Special Events volunteers
Senior Activity Group Leaders and Participants in Sewing, Crafts, Knitting and Crocheting Groups
Senior Center Dining Room Assistants
Intergenerational Volunteers in partnership with the Lakewood City Schools
Tax Clinics
Lakewood Commission on Aging

All individuals interested in volunteering with the Department of Human Services must submit a completed application to the Department office at Department of Human Services, 12525 Lake Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107.

There are many wonderful things that will never be done if you don’t do them. – Charles D. Gill

Lakewood Boards and Commissions

Citizen participation in the governing process is part of what makes Lakewood a great place to call home. Over 70 Lakewood citizens volunteer their time, experience and expertise to serve on one of Lakewood’s many Boards and Commissions.

If you’re interested in serving on a board or commission, click here.