VOLUNTEER with South Street Ministries – Be Part of the Transformation!
Join us in the incredible work of loving and serving our neighbors in South Akron and Summit Lake! At South Street Ministries, we believe that transformation happens through relationships, and volunteers are at the heart of that mission.
Whether it’s mentoring youth at Open Gym, preparing meals for our Reentry meetings, helping in the Bike Shop, or supporting community events, there are countless ways to get involved and make a lasting impact.
Ready to make a difference? Join the South Street team and help us continue building a stronger, more connected community.
Firehouse Youth: Sparks
Weekly reading and academic support for K through 5th graders. One day a week, Monday through Wednesday, 2:30pm-5:30pm. Choose one day a week. During the school year.
Firehouse Youth: Sparks Summer
Weekly reading and academic support for K to 5th graders in the summer. One day a week, Monday through Wednesday 10:00am-2:00pm.
Bike Shop
Tuesdays from 5:00pm-8:00pm. Helping youth and adults repair bikes at any level you are comfortable with.
Firehouse Youth: Blaze
Weekly participation as a mentor, referee, or basketball player. Groups can also serve Open Gym by providing a meal for the youth for the evening. Open Gym runs October through May, Thursdays from 6-8pm.
Christmas Store
Generally the second Saturday of December, South Street celebrates Christmas through a community store that supports and rewards participating youth and families. Volunteer as a gift wrapper and help with the day’s festivities.
ReDirection Services
If you are interested in supporting South Street ReDirection Services, consider providing a meal for the weekly Tuesday Reentry meeting. Other volunteer opportunities include individual reentry support where you would work one-on-one with a returning citizen. South Street Ministries requests that individual reentry support volunteers undergo training as they step in to serve. Find out more about volunteer opportunities here.
Volunteer Groups Welcome
There are always large projects to do at South Street Ministries. If you’re group is interested in serving, please contact us about present volunteer projects.
Professional Services
South Street is always in need of professional services at our locations. Painters, photographers, plumbers, videographers, graphic designers–there is always a way to connect your skillset into service.