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"We but mirror the world" - Mahatma Gandhi
Stark county roughly has a population of 281,850 adults (about 75% of known population from the census)
52 weeks in a year
1 hour a week
Potential of 14,656,200+ volunteer hours to help each other.
United Way of Greater Stark County
United Way of Greater Stark County
What They Do/How you can Help: They connect volunteers to many different agencies addressing poverty, kids & families, etc.
Good For: Folks who want flexibility, varied work, even corporate or team volunteering.
United Way “Give 5” program
United Way “Give 5” program
What They Do/How you can Help: For retirees → helps match their skills & availability with volunteer roles at local nonprofits.
Good For: Retirees, folks wanting to ease into volunteering, people with skills who want meaningful, sustained roles.
Stark Parks
Stark Parks
What They Do/How you can Help: Trail maintenance, wildlife center help, event assistance, ambassador roles, even mascot work.
Good For: Nature lovers, people who like working outdoors or with animals, groups, school organizations.
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
What They Do/How you can Help: Helping with food sorting, pantry/warehouse work, event support, route/driving if you qualify.
Good For: Those who want to help with hunger relief, don’t mind manual work, maybe groups.
Refuge of Hope (Canton)
Refuge of Hope (Canton)
What They Do/How you can Help: Meal service, helping guests, clothing giveaways, donation sorting, hosting special events, etc.
Good For: People who want hands-on work helping people in housing instability, shelter work, etc.
Stark Library (Stark County Library System)
Stark Library (Stark County Library System)
What They Do/How you can Help: Helping with reading programs, book sales, “friends of” group, storytelling, director events, etc.
Good For: If you like books, children’s programs, community literacy, quieter volunteer options.
McKinley Presidential Library & Museum
McKinley Presidential Library & Museum
What They Do/How you can Help: Share your time, skills and knowledge while helping others learn
Good For: Student Volunteers & Adults
Stark Salvation Army
Stark Salvation Army
What They Do/How you can Help: Supports families in crisis with meals, clothing, shelter, and seasonal programs; volunteers can help with food pantries, toy drives, or community meals.
Good For: People who want hands-on service with families, holiday programs, or emergency relief.
Stark County Diaper Bank
Stark County Diaper Bank
What They Do/How you can Help: Collects and distributes diapers to families in need; volunteers help with sorting, packing, and donation drives.
Good For: Great for individuals, families, or groups looking for short-term but high-impact volunteering.
Homeless Outreach Team
Homeless Outreach Team
What They Do/How you can Help: Collects and distributes diapers to families in need; volunteers help with sorting, packing, and donation drives.
Good For: Great for individuals, families, or groups looking for short-term but high-impact volunteering.
Stark Humane Society
Stark Humane Society
What They Do/How you can Help: We have many volunteers that come in the shelter to walk the dogs, spend time one on one with the cats, bathe puppies, or simply give the animals in the shelter extra love and attention. Some of these volunteers come in for an hour, others spend all day; what extra time they have they give to the pets of the Stark County Humane Society.
Good For: 18 years+ and youth pet lovers that have attended orientation, signed waivers and are willing to dedicate time to animals in need at Stark Humane society.
Friends of Stark Pound
Friends of Stark Pound
What They Do/How you can Help: Help care for dogs in need by attending orientation and walking, playing and grooming the dogs.
Good For: 18 years+ Only, pet lovers
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