Helping the Community with COVID-19 Response
As Michigan moves through the stages of reopening, some volunteer opportunities that cannot be completed maintaining safe social distance guidelines may not be available. Partners providing essential services related to the health and wellbeing of our most vulnerable community members still are in need of volunteers to support their efforts. In addition, some partners may have remote opportunities that can be completed at home. We are working to keep an updated list of COVID-19 response opportunities below.
How to Volunteer
Volunteering is a great way to help the community out in uncertain times - this section will be evolving and growing as more non-profit partners figure out how volunteers can support them remotely. VIEW ALL OPPORTUNITIES HERE.
Food & Grocery Delivery
- Check out Saline Area Social Service's most pressing food needs here
Crisis Intervention
- Donate blood
- Volunteer with the Washtenaw County Health Department medical reserve team
- Volunteer at Ypsilanti or Chelsea Vaccine Clinics
Virtual Volunteering
- Join the Michigan Vaccination Project - Help find vaccination appointments for Michigan residents!
- Virtual Volunteering with Catchafire - Skilled volunteers can serve remotely from home through Catchafire. Specific COVID response opportunities are being populated here as nonprofits respond to the variety of challenges that are arising as result of the pandemic.
View all virtual volunteering opportunities here!
On Campus COVID-19 Response Volunteering
- Sign up for the voluntary COVID-19 Sampling & Tracking program
- Participate in a Michigan Medicine covid-19 related clinical trial
- Volunteer at Maize and Blue Cupboard's North Campus Food Distribution site, set up in response to COVID-19
Statewide Volunteering
- State of Michigan COVID-19 volunteer site
- United Way of Southeastern Michigan response
If you choose to volunteer in person
We recognize that there are many ways to contribute right now and encourage you to make choices that best fit your circumstances, with the priorities always being your individual health and safety, and the health and safety of our community. If you feel sick, please stay home.
Information on Staying Healthy
How to Give
Visit uwgive.org to donate to the Community COVID-19 Relief Fund. 100% of your gift will be used in our community to meet the emerging and critical needs in our community by our non-profit partners.
Donate food or medical supplies.
If You Need Support
Call 2-1-1: The United Way of Washtenaw County's 24/7 hotline that can connect you to services in our community.
University of Michigan Campus Resources
CAPS Counseling and Psychological Services
Wolverine Wellness COVID-19 Mental Health Care Package
CEW+ - Emergency Funding for Students
If You Need Food
For a full list of food distribution options, please click here.
If you are a U-M student, you can also use the Maize & Blue Cupboard.
