Volunteer Opportunities at MetroHealth

Mobile Food Pantry

Description: Deliver food to homes of MetroHealth patients using a contact-less delivery process. Volunteers must provide their own vehicle. Proof of vehicle insurance and a valid driver’s license are required.

Volunteers Needed: Deliveries take place on the third Tuesday (Cleveland, 44109 and 44102 ZIP codes) and fourth Friday (Parma) of the month. Food is picked up from MetroHealth Medical Center (Tuesday) or MetroHealth Parma Medical Center (Friday) around 8:30 a.m. Deliveries take about 2 hours.

Commitment Required: At least once per month for 6 months

Minimum Age: 18

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Trauma Survivor Peer Visitors 

Description: Trained peer mentors who have survived traumatic injuries/experiences visit with newly injured patients and families to offer emotional support, hope, and encouragement. Volunteer visits are completed in-person at MetroHealth Medical Center or by telephone on a case-by-case basis.

Volunteers Needed: Weekdays/Scheduled as available 

Commitment Required: Minimum 3 months (Visit at least once per month) 

Minimum Age: 18

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Calls for HOPE

Description: Make weekly phone calls to patients in their homes to help combat loneliness and social isolation.

Volunteers Needed: Phone calls are made from volunteer’s home.

Commitment Required: Minimum 3 months

Minimum Age: 18

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Patient and Family Advisor

Description: Patients and family members share critical insights on opportunities for improvement within The MetroHealth System. Staff and Patient and Family Advisors collaborate on projects centered around experience, safety, quality, process improvement and environmental design.

Volunteers Needed: Scheduled as needed for council meetings, committee work or speaking engagements

Commitment Required: Minimum 1 year

Minimum Age: 18

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