Overview
Akron General Volunteers are an important part of our healthcare team, providing the personal touches that patients and their families need, appreciate and remember.
Volunteers assist in areas such as mail and flower delivery, patient wheelchair transportation, information desks, outpatient lab, emergency department at our Health and Wellness Centers, spiritual care, clerical support and the gift shop just to name a few. A typical volunteer commitment is one four-hour shift a week.
Additional volunteer opportunities include:
- Women’s Board
Cleveland Clinic Akron General recognizes the Women’s Board for its dedicated service and support. The Women’s Board is a volunteer organization that raises funds to benefit Cleveland Clinic Akron General’s patients, caregivers and community. Established in 1932, the Women’s Board has raised nearly $10 million. - Teens
Teens interested in a healthcare career must be 15 years old, complete an application and interview before being accepted into the program. - Volunteer as a Healthcare Partner
We work with Healthcare Partners, defined as patients and the community that cares for them, and Cleveland Clinic Akron General caregivers to transform healthcare and support our vision of patients first. Healthcare Partners can sit on committees to provide a patient perspective, review materials handed out to patients, participate in Leadership Rounds and many other things. We are trying to improve healthcare through collaboration. - Volunteer as a Caring Canine
We welcome teams of pet therapy to visit our caregivers, patients, and visitors to bring smiles in a welcoming environment. Your dog must have a pet therapy certification, and up to date on all vaccinations.
If you would like to learn more about becoming a volunteer at Akron General, please contact the Volunteer Services Department:
Volunteer Services
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
1 Akron General Avenue
Akron, OH 44307
330.344.6351
KARAMD2@ccf.org
