VOLUNTEER
BVU connects businesses and people to meaningful volunteer opportunities serving Northeast Ohio nonprofits.
3 WAYS TO VOLUNTEER
SERVE ON A BOARD
Board CONNECT matches individuals to nonprofit boards, coupling the needs of nonprofits with the passions, skills, and commitment of community members.
DONATE YOUR SKILLS
Skill CONNECT connects skills-based volunteers or pro bono consultants to the unique needs of nonprofits making the perfect connection to generate the biggest impact.
INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY
In order to achieve our vision of a vibrant and inclusive community through business volunteerism, Business Volunteers Unlimited (BVU) will be a more informed and inclusive voice in Northeast Ohio with inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) as core values. BVU will commit to transparency and innovation in our decision-making and embrace feedback. Collectively, we will lead in a transformative way by welcoming and attracting diverse people, ideas, and partnerships for an equitable future. We will strive to embed IDEA into our culture, our strategic plan, and our work with businesses, nonprofits, volunteers, and the community.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Ask the Expert
Linking New Leaders
Nonprofit Seminar Series
Intro to Nonprofit Board Service
Role of the Board
RESOURCES
Career Opportunities: Womankind
Womankind is seeking an OH-licensed RN to serve as Head Nurse & Clinical Manager, as well as an OH CSWMFT-approved Licensed Social Worker (LSW or LISW) to serve as Director of Social Work & Support Services. About the Nonprofit:Founded in 1975, Womankind’s...
Executive Career Opportunity: Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
The Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association (CMBA) and its fundraising arm, the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation (Bar Foundation), are seeking a passionate and visionary individual to become their next Chief Executive Officer. About the Nonprofit: The CMBA is a...
When Volunteering Becomes Job Training
Over 30 years ago, the Homeless Stand Down started as an event to help veterans. While its impact has since expanded to anyone experiencing homelessness, veterans are still a core group of those in attendance. To honor this, BVU provides resources and items...
WHAT WE DO
Business Volunteers Unlimited (BVU) is a Northeast Ohio-based organization whose mission is to engage, connect, and strengthen businesses, nonprofits, and the community. BVU’s variety of services and events provide a ‘one-stop shop’ for business community engagement and nonprofit capacity-building.
We CONNECT through nonprofit board matching, skills-based volunteering, direct-service volunteer coordination, and business team projects.
We EDUCATE through events, seminars, and resources focused on community engagement, nonprofit capacity building, diversity and inclusion, and more.
We CONSULT nonprofits on board governance, strategic planning, and much more. We provide businesses with insight into corporate community engagement.