In the mid 1960’s, a determined group of Shaker residents, led by a PTA president and garden club member, successfully ran a campaign to prevent two eight-lane freeways from being built where the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes now stands. 

Residents of this City have long been known for their involvement with, and commitment to their community. Working together is a heritage that continues today through many local organizations. Want to help make things happen here? There’s a place for you.

 

Volunteer Opportunities

Shaker Ambassadors for the City's Outreach Program	Nothing sells prospective residents like Shaker neighbors talking about Shaker neighborhoods. Ours is a busy and active housing season. Participation can be as flexible as you want...one hour or one day per month, or whatever fits your lifestyle and schedule.	Judy Steehler at 216-491-1337 Betsy Williams at 216-491-3196
Community Emergency Response Team	Train in basic disaster response skills.	216-491-1480
Citizens Police Academy	Learn about Shaker police procedures and program	Debra Messing or Sara Burnham at 216-491-1240
Bellefaire JCB Big Brothers/Big Sisters/Big Families programs	Headed for the zoo with your family? Take along a kid who might not otherwise get to go!	Jodi Lurie, Director of Volunteer Services 216-320-8310
Friends of the Shaker Library	Book lovers! Help at book sales, with merchandise sales and with mailings.	email
Friends of Shaker Town Center	Happy, helpful neighbors needed to welcome new merchants, work on cleanup days, distribute newsletters, and join the steering committee.	Gillian Graham 216-561-3310
LifeBanc LifePreserver Volunteer Program	Be a part of life-saving work! Help educate the public about the need for organ and tissue donation.	216-752-LIFE (5433) 888-558-LIFE (5433) email
Meals on Wheels	Help with preparation and delivery for this local senior meal program. Make a difference to our mothers, fathers, grandparents and neighbors.	Shirley Baldwin 216-991-6376
New Life Community Interfaith Hospitality Network	There’s work to be done! Some volunteer opportunities include tutoring, computer and job skill instruction, interview coaching, and lots more!	Carolyn Cunningham Judy Sochman 216-751-7301 ext. 210 email
Shaker Community Rose Garden	Put on your gloves and tend the garden! Socialize as you pull weeds and prune in the sun and fresh air!	Nikki Evans 216-544-0212
Shaker Family Center	Join the Family – you can help with annual events like the DadsDay Run or the Toy Sale, or find a need for your special talents.	216-921-2023 email
Shaker Heights Community  Church	Staff coordinate many helping opportunities with outside agencies: work with Seniors, Tutoring, Hunger Center (part of the Hunger Network) distribution center.	Linda Garrett or Dorothy Murdock, Seniors Program 216-561-8358 Shirley Hunter, Tutoring Program email Laura Oakley, Hunger Center 216-561-8358
Shaker Heights Youth Center	Be a mentor to kids in grades K-8 – you’ll both come out a winner!	John Lisy, Director 216-752-9292 jlisy@msn.com
Support Our Troops	Give comfort to members of the armed forces serving overseas.	USO of Northern Ohio 440-717-0999 800-503-8766 usocleveland@aol.com www.usocleveland.org
Community Links provide additional Volunteer Opportunities.