The Gift of Giving
Volunteers drive Cleveland GiveCamp’s success. With energy and dedication, coders, designers, writers, project managers (and more!) work together each year to complete essential projects for Northeast Ohio nonprofits — extending their outreach to those who need them most.
CGC has helped hundreds of nonprofits since 2010, building new websites, instituting WordPress upgrades, providing small-scale system integration, developing mobile applications, designing dashboards for data and reporting, and much more.
Whether you are a student or a longtime professional, we can use your talents.
Please note: We’re passionate about supporting as many nonprofits as possible through a wide range of services — from branding and marketing to website development, database solutions, and custom apps.
By signing up early, you help us plan ahead and extend our support to even more organizations each year. Let’s build impact together!
volunteer categories
Everyone can GIVE at GiveCamp! There are volunteer opportunities for everyone, technical and otherwise. Read more about our categories below to find the role best for you.
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Technical volunteers have backgrounds in software development and related technical areas. Common skill sets include WordPress/SquareSpace, Joomla, Drupal, iOS/mobile, and database administration.
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Project managers ensure that projects stay on task and meet their objectives in a very short window of time. This role is critical to the success of the project.
Typical project management tasks include identifying project scope, setting expectations with the non-profit representative, time management, guiding team members’ work, and representing the team with the organizers.
Unlike other roles, Project Managers get their assignments in advance of the event and must be available to meet with the non-profit representatives and begin planning the project two to four weeks before the event takes place.
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Copywriters write and edit content for non-profit websites and provide guidance on topics such as content strategy and tone.
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Design volunteers have backgrounds in areas such as UX, UI, and graphic arts. Common activities performed by these volunteers include heuristic design evaluations, page layout, information architecture, fine-tuning of styles, and creation and editing of graphics and photos.
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Sometimes called “runners”, these volunteers help with non-technical and behind-the-scenes tasks like clearing and placing food, and running errands to ensure the weekend runs smoothly.
Frequently asked questions
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Cleveland GiveCamp typically runs from Friday evening to Sunday evening every Summer. Look out for the official dates around this time.
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We provide pens, notepads, Post-its and some other miscellaneous supplies, but you will need to bring your own laptop and a charging cable. If you use an external mouse or other ancillary items, be sure to bring those items as well. If this is a problem, let us know in advance; we may be able to help.
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Most volunteers drive home each night. You can choose to get a hotel room close by if travel is too far, but we are not able to offer reimbursement for expenses incurred.
Camping opportunity, when applicable, will be shared during the registration process.
Questions? Concerns? Check out our FAQ here! Can’t find what you’re looking for? Reach out to us on our Contact page.