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CHANNELS  Home  Services  Board of     Directors  Staff  Careers  Volunteering  Performance  Publications  Current Events  Web Stats  Privacy Policy  Giving	Community Support Services utilizes qualified volunteers to enhance, augment and add to the efforts of paid professional staff in the role of service providers. The Volunteer program coordinates many projects throughout the year to assist clients with their basic needs. Volunteering at CSS is an opportunity to experience personal growth, gain professional training and valuable work experience. All volunteer hours are documented and some volunteer hours may fulfill coursework requirements toward a degree. Volunteer Positions are available in the following areas: Clerical Clinical Records Community Education Assistant Data Entry/Word Processing Finance Friendly Visitor Library Aide Vocational Assistant The Volunteer Program conducts many projects throughout the year at CSS including the: Client Cupboard: this project provides emergency requests of personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies for individuals in need. Holiday Giving Project: this project provides gifts for needy individuals during the holidays. Housewarming Project: this project gives housekeeping supplies to individuals who have moved into a new residence. Needy Soles Program gives new shoes to individuals who need them. The Housewarming Project and Needy Soles Program are funded by the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Summit County (NAMI). For more information on volunteer activities at CSS, e-mail the Community Relations/Education Administrator. Donations CSS accepts year round donations for programs that benefit individuals with mental illnesses including the Client Cupboard and Holiday Giving Project. Monetary donations can be sent to CSS, c/o the Development Department, 150 Cross Street, Akron, Ohio 44311. Donations can be applied to the following areas: Client Cupboard Client Emergency Needs Family Education & Support Group Homes Holiday Giving Project Homeless Outreach Affiliates ADM Board The County Summit Alcohol, Drug       Addiction, and Mental Health             Services Board Akron BBB Akron, Ohio       Better Business Bureau C.A.R.F. Commission on Accreditation             of Rehabilitation Facilities NAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness ODMH Ohio Department of Mental Health ORSC Ohio Rehabilitation Services Comission Other Links Other useful links.
Community Support Services, Inc. 150 Cross Street Akron, Ohio 44311 330.253.9388