Opportunities From: Connect2Community

La Casa Amiga is looking for volunteers to help with the distribution of emergency food boxes throughout Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb County. This is an outside volunteer opportunity. We will need volunteers to help collect information, direct traffic, and place boxes and groceries into trunks. It is important that you wear comfortable clothing and closed toe shoes. Be mindful of the weather conditions as you will be outside. Consider bringing work gloves. This opportunity will occur from 8:45AM -11:00 Am at the Casa Amiga Office 76 Williams St, Pontiac 48341. Minimum 14 years old,  Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. We are asking any person considering volunteering to please practice necessary safety precautions: It is important to stay informed as these types of situations can be dynamic. If a volunteer opportunity is not appropriate for you and if you are interested in other ways that you can help, the latest information will be on our page https://www.facebook.com/LaCasaAmigaCommunityPrograms

Food Pantry Assistant manages the daily operations of a food pantry, including coordinating food acquisition, managing inventory, distributing food to clients, and ensuring compliance with food safety and program guidelines. This role involves direct client interaction, administrative tasks like data entry and reporting, and collaborating with donors and other organizations to support community members facing food insecurity.

Casa Amiga está buscando tutores interesados en ayudar a los estudiantes a terminar su GED.

Todos nuestros cursos son en español, por eso es necesario tener un español fluido.

Tutores voluntarios comprometidos para ayudar con 2 horas al día, una vez a la semana.

Educadores con pasión por trabajar con estudiantes de diversos orígenes educativos, raciales, económicos, geográficos y culturales.

Son bienvenidos los educadores con experiencia, así como tambien a los que acaban de terminar su carrera.

Título de licenciatura.

Entusiasmo por la enseñanza de la lectura, la escritura, las matemáticas, las ciencias y los estudios sociales.

Comodidad y experiencia en la tutoría en línea y el uso de la tecnología.

Todos los tutores deben tener al menos 22 años de edad.

Casa Amiga is looking for tutors interested in helping students finish their GED. All of our courses are in Spanish,  necessary to be fluent Spanish, committed volunteer tutors to help with 2 hours a day, once a week. Educators with a passion for working  students from diverse educational, racial, economic, geographic, and cultural backgrounds

¡La Casa Amiga está buscando voluntarios apasionados y comprometidos para apoyar nuestro Programa de Educación para Adultos!

Volunteers help us prepare for our monthly pregnancy and infant loss support group meetings. Support includes setting up tables and chairs, preparing materials for activities, and welcoming participants as they arrive and check in.

This opportunity requires about two and a half hours of volunteer time one Saturday each month. It’s a great way to support grieving parents by helping us create a welcoming and organized space for the meetings.

Join Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley for hands-on community revitalization that brings volunteers, residents and local partners together to complete exterior home repairs and neighborhood cleanup projects in our partner neighborhood, Sugarbrook, on Friday, October 23rd!

Typical tasks include cleaning gutters, installing gutter guards, replacing downspout extensions, painting, trimming hedges & trees, planting flowers, spreading dirt & mulch, weeding & yard clean up, and other minor exterior improvements. Further details and the meeting location will be emailed the week of the volunteer activity.

Volunteers ages 14+ are welcome. Those under the age of 18 must complete a minor waiver with a legal guardian and be accompanied by an adult while on site.

Interested volunteers MUST sign up for this event on Habitat for Humanity's Volunteer portal, linked here, to complete our required waiver and register for guaranteed shift. To register, click the blue register button on the linked page, select the team titled "Public Volunteer Team sponsored by Williams Distributing" to bypass the event lock code, and complete our registration form as prompted.

Signing up through United Way Southeastern Michigan does not guarantee volunteer shift.

Questions? Contact Volunteer Coordinator, Mariah Forger at mariah@h4h.org

Volunteers help keep our largest annual fundraiser running smoothly from morning registration through the closing dinner. Roles include check-in and registration, staffing hole contests and beverage stations on the course, supporting the raffle and auction, and assisting with lunch and dinner setup and breakdown. Volunteers spend the day outdoors, meet event sponsors, and see firsthand how the day's fundraising fuels housing and services for survivors in our care.

February 27, 2027 | The Garden Theater, Detroit | 8-10 volunteers needed

Volunteers help bring an elegant evening of hope and celebration to life as we gather to support survivors of trafficking rebuilding their lives in Detroit. Roles include guest check-in and registration, greeting and directing attendees, supporting the paddle auction, assisting the bar and catering staff, and helping with event setup and breakdown. It's a rewarding way to be part of our signature fundraiser and connect with the donors and community members who make our mission possible. Elegant cocktail attire requested.

Volunteer at our Habitat ReStore, located in West Ann Arbor! ReStore volunteers assist staff with customer service, including moving donated products to the sales floor, helping unload and load products for customers and various tasks as needed. Volunteers must be 16 years old or older. Volunteer opportunities are available Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM, for shifts as short as 2 hours or as long as 8 hours, with flexibility based on your personal schedule.

Interested volunteers MUST sign up through Habitat for Humanity Huron Valley ReStore's Volunteer portal, linked here, to review required waiver and register for a guaranteed volunteer shift.

Signing up through United Way Southeastern Michigan does not guarantee volunteer shift.

Questions? Contact Volunteer Coordinator, Mariah Forger at mariah@h4h.org

We’re recruiting Virtual and In-Person Literacy Mentors!

Our Mentor Family is the foundation of our organization. Our team works closely alongside you to ensure that we support the bright futures of our students. The Center for Success Network is looking for people who love children and have a willingness to share time and joy with our staff and students as a valuable Literacy Mentor. 

Requirements:
- 1 Hour Mentor Training Video
- Half Hour Mentoring for Equity Video
- Minimum commitment of one session weekly through the full program year
- Service commitment through the entire Academic School Year (October- May)
- A Background Check
- 18 years old or under individuals are also eligible to become mentors, but must have 2 non-family references instead 

Sessions are literacy focused and include time to build relationships with their students. Mentoring sessions will be 45 minutes-hour long for virtual sessions and 1 hour for in-person sessions. These sessions will include 4 parts: energize and goal setting, reading a book, literacy activity, and closing and reflection. Our experienced staff are present the entire session in case a mentor has a question or needs some assistance.

If you're interested in becoming a Virtual or In-Person Mentor, please sign up on our Mentor Application form to begin the volunteer onboarding process. 

Como Voluntario Bilingüe (Español) de Preparación para el Empleo, apoyarás a las personas a prepararse para el mercado laboral mediante la orientación en la redacción de currículums, técnicas de entrevista y estrategias de búsqueda de empleo. Tu papel será crucial para ayudar a los participantes a ganar confianza y adquirir las habilidades necesarias para lograr un empleo exitoso. Responsabilidades:

Beneficios:

La Casa Amiga apoyando a las families hispanas en la busqueda de empleo crea esta oportunidad de voluntariado, le esperamos!

La Casa Amiga está en busca de una persona voluntaria que apoye el área de Client Services Coordinator. La actividad principal será tener interacción con los clientes que visitan nuestra oficina en busca de guía, el apoyo de nuestros programas y servicios. 

La interacción suele ser en los idiomas español e inglés, en persona, vía telefónica y por escrito. Por lo que es una oportunidad ideal para practicar tus habilidades de comunicación en un espacio con interacción laboral.

El horario y los días para apoyar, serán acordados con las personas interesadas y siempre dentro del horario de atención: lunes a viernes de 9:00 a 14:00 horas.

En La Casa Amiga, apoyamos la independencia y la dignidad de los inmigrantes y sus familias. Proveemos variedad de servicios para empoderar y ayudar a nuestras familias y amigos.

Are you fluent in English and Spanish? Join our team and make a difference!

Role:
Provide administrative support to the Adult Education program while using your bilingual skills to assist our students.

Responsibilities:

Benefits:

Are you looking to earn volunteer hours, bond with your classmates, or just get outside and make a difference in Detroit? Volunteer with The Greening of Detroit to plant trees this Fall!

Over the past 37 years, The Greening of Detroit has planted more than 177,000 trees with a lot of help from our volunteers. We have plantings most Thursday and Saturday mornings in October and November. Individual volunteers and groups are welcome!

All ages are welcome, but volunteers under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult/guardian.

Please sign up for your interested dates at: greeningofdetroit.com/events

Reach out to ella@greeningofdetroit.com with any questions!

At Avalon, housing is a human right. Our mission is to build healthy, safe and inclusive supportive housing communities as a long-term solution to homelessness. Avalon Housing is a non-profit supportive housing provider. Supportive housing is a combination of affordable housing paired with services, such as case management. We don’t just help people find housing, we help people stay and thrive in their homes.

If you are passionate about creating more diverse, inclusive, and equitable communities where all people are welcome, Avalon may be a good fit for you.

Avalon Housing’s main office has a front desk that serves our tenants, staff, and members of the community. Our Front Desk Volunteers provide coverage and help assist with questions and needs throughout the day.

Volunteers may need to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Job Title: Front Desk Volunteer

Reports To: Aleah Pisarz, Volunteer Coordinator

Location: On-site at our main office: 1327 Jones Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Compensation: This is an unpaid and voluntary role. However, any direct and approved expenses related to the role will be reimbursed.

Please apply to this position on our volunteer application site here: avalonhousingvolunteers.applicantpro.com/jobs.

Avalon Housing is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants including applicants from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as historically marginalized groups. This includes but is not limited to underrepresented gender identities, sexual/romantic orientations and/or relationship structures, people living with disabilities or mental health conditions, and with lived experience with homelessness or recovery from a substance use disorder, and people with underrepresented religious and/or socio-economic backgrounds. Avalon also encourages those with criminal histories to apply. Avalon doesn't request information about criminal histories until an offer of employment is extended. Avalon will not exclude someone based on criminal history unless it is determined the criminal history is related to or directly conflicts with the responsibilities of the position. We are committed to transparency about our decision making process, and will seek clarifying information from an applicant to help us make a determination in this regard

Friendship Circle’s Lessons for Life Program is an evidence-based experiential life skill learning program that bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world experience. The program equips K–12 special education students with practical life skills that build independence, increase confidence, and support successful transitions into adulthood. Through hands-on learning, students practice functional skills they can apply at school, home, work, and in their communities. The program is held at Friendship Circle in a realistic village setting that includes a bank, cafe, library, theater, pet shop, and much more! Volunteers are needed to run the venues to facilitate the development of crucial life skills!

Self esteem and motivation are something that most of our society lacks. Now, with interaction being so dependent on friendships and having an "ideal mindset", it is harder to get motivation.

Volunteers should...

Position Overview

The Intern will lead the development of a new Teen Beyond the Books program, expanding Community Action Network's successful Beyond the Books elementary literacy initiative to better engage middle and high school youth. Working alongside staff, the intern will research culturally responsive young adult literature, identify age-appropriate discussion topics, and develop a comprehensive curriculum that encourages literacy, critical thinking, and social-emotional learning. The intern will create lesson plans, discussion guides, interactive activities, and evaluation tools while helping pilot selected lessons with youth. They will also gather feedback from participants and staff to refine the curriculum and produce a complete, sustainable program that can be implemented across CAN's after-school sites and adapted for future semesters.

As time allows, the intern may assist with literacy-related program evaluation, organize curriculum and resource materials, support volunteer training related to Beyond the Books, help collect youth feedback, assist with special literacy events, and contribute to resource development for family engagement activities. The intern may also assist with researching grants and community partnerships that support literacy programming.

Hope Clinic offers free, whole-person healthcare to those without insurance, and we need folks to help in our Food & Basic Needs program!

Hope Clinic's Walk-up Groceries allow clients to get produce, flowers, and a few shelf-stable foods each week without a scheduled appointment. The first 30ish minutes of each shift is the busiest, but things quiet down significantly after that.

Our Monday shift is a great way to test the waters if you are a first-time volunteer at the Farm Stand, but our greatest needs are for volunteers on Thursdays and Saturdays.

If interested, please either respond to this posting or email volunteer@thehopeclinic.org. We will get back to you with more information!

Or, fill out a volunteer application on our website: https://thehopeclinic.org/volunteer

Our amazing care team at Hope Clinic is looking for volunteer Clinicians available to help at our Westland and Ypsilanti free clinic locations. (Alternatively, we are also looking for clinicians who are willing to offer pro-bono services to Hope Clinic patients at their own offices.)

This is a wonderful opportunity to give of your time and talents to help your neighbors in need. If you are a licensed clinician, we hope you’ll consider volunteering and helping in our effort to make lives better!

If interested, please either respond to this posting or email volunteer@thehopeclinic.org. We will get back to you with more information!

Or, fill out a volunteer application on our website: https://thehopeclinic.org/volunteer

*If you know of other clinicians who might be interested, please help us get the word out!

We are in need of help on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday mornings at our Westland location and additional days/times at our Ypsilanti location. This is a wonderful opportunity to give of your time and talents to help your neighbors in need!

If you are a licensed registered nurse, we hope you’ll consider volunteering and helping in our effort to make lives better!

*If you know of other Registered Nurses who might be interested, please help us get the word out!

We are seeking dedicated Registered Dental Assistants to join our volunteer team and support our dental program at Hope Clinic.

Schedule

Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

How to Apply
If you are interested, please fill out an application at https://thehopeclinic.org/volunteer or email our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@thehopeclinic.org.

Hope Clinic offers free, whole-person healthcare to those without insurance, and we need folks to be there for them when they walk in the door!

Lobby Runners help with a variety of tasks at our Ypsilanti location, including: Helping provide lobby access/check-in for volunteers; Helping receive/organize drop-off donations and deliveries that flow in to us throughout the day from generous donors; Helping the Front Desk team with varied tasks/projects as needed.

Lobby Runner volunteers should have ability to lift up to 30 pounds and to work on your feet for extended periods. However, there will also be down times when you might be able to read or do homework. Lobby Runner volunteer shifts are available Monday - Saturday. You will be provided access to an online scheduler system so you can simply sign up when it works for you - no recurring schedule commitment is necessary.

If interested, please either respond to this posting or email volunteer@thehopeclinic.org. We will get back to you with more information!

Or, fill out a volunteer application on our website: https://thehopeclinic.org/volunteer

It is getting to be a busy time for our lobby operations, and we'd love to see the Lobby Runner shifts filled to better provide much-needed help in all we do each day!

Hope Clinic offers free medical care to those without insurance, and we need folks to help in the Pharmacy!

We are looking for Pharmacists/Pharmacy Techs or RNs who can come on a regular basis to help in the Pharmacy/Dispensary This is more of a physician’s supply closet and an RN can legally dispense meds under clinicians’ orders. We do not fill prescriptions that come from outside Hope Clinic.

Requirements:

Able to commit to a regular shift for at least a few months

Compassionate

Friendly and personable

If interested, please either respond to this posting or email volunteer@thehopeclinic.org. We will get back to you with more information!

Or, fill out a volunteer application on our website: https://thehopeclinic.org/volunteer

Hope Clinic is an amazing non-profit where the efforts of volunteers are effectively multiplied to help make lives better for those in need. Our dedicated volunteer care-providers truly provide a haven of help + healing.

Food drives are a great way to engage your group and support food-insecure neighbors. At Hope Clinic, our choice-based pantry lets clients select the items for themselves—promoting dignity and empowering them to make decisions based on their needs and tastes.

We accept unexpired, shelf-stable items, including:

We encourage donations of the same quality you'd buy for your own family—brand-name or organic items show our clients we believe they should get the very best.

For ideas and more information, visit our website https://thehopeclinic.org/projects/2020/11/12/how-to-host-a-food-drive

Hope Clinic offers free, whole person healthcare to those without insurance, and we need folks to be there for them when they walk in the door!

We are looking for volunteers who can come on a somewhat regular basis to help answer phones, schedule appointments, etc. Volunteers at the front desk help clients with a myriad of inquiries and referrals for all of Hope Clinic’s free services such as medical care, dental care, food programs, baby essentials, laundry services, and a variety of on-site behavioral health services.

The ideal people in this role are those who are:

We hope you’ll consider volunteering to help this dedicated team make lives better in our community!

Please either respond to this opportunity, or fill out an application as https://thehopeclinic.org/volunteer

Hope Clinic serves hot meals 6 nights per week out of our commercial kitchen. To keep everything in working order, the grease traps (2 of them) need to be cleaned on a monthly basis. It is a smelly job, but extremely important!

Note: One group member should be capable of lifting 50lbs high enough to put waste in a dumpster.

If interested, please either respond to this posting or email volunteer@thehopeclinic.org. We will get back to you with more information!

Or, fill out a group volunteer application on our website: https://thehopeclinic.org/volunteer

Hope Clinic is working to reduce barriers to care for uninsured patients—and language access is a key part of that. We're building a list of interpreters we can call on when needed.

If you have native-fluency or are certified as an interpreter in any of these languages, please:

Thank you for helping us make care accessible to all!

We hope to get an idea of each interpreter's availability, as well as if they can also read/write the language (not required), and if they require advance notice only. Please either include this info in the notes of your response, or email volunteer@thehopeclinic.org

It is that time of year again! If you LOVE Halloween come join us for our annual Trunk or Treat!

Every year, we make a fun and safe opportunity for HAVEN clients and families to dress up in their Halloween best and trick or treat!

Volunteers for this opportunity are being asked to decorate their trunk in a nonviolent Halloween theme, supply and pass out candy or small trinkets(please do not bring clothing items or personal hygiene items stick to fun Halloween things) to HAVEN's youth! This is a great family event that volunteers children may also join in the fun and trick or treat as well!

We are so excited to have you join us again this year!

**As with last year, each trunk is limited to 4 volunteers. If you are coming with a team, please be sure to register as a team.**

PLEASE NOTE: Only car that will be decorating trunks will be allowed into the parking lot. All other vehicles MUST park in the MDOT parking lot across the street. 

Time is 5:00pm-6:00pm Trunk Set-Up; 6:00pm-7:00pm Clients trick or treating. Clean-Up 7:00pm.

Any questions about registering please email Kim Liepshutz at kliepshutz@haven-oakland.org

Internship Title: Program & Partnership Development Intern

United Way Community Fulfillment Center

The United Way Community Fulfillment Center envisions a community where community members have seamless access to basic everyday essentials that are appropriate and of great quality through providing brand-new clothing, housewares, electronics, food and beverages, cleaning supplies, and home and automotive hardware. This program solely relies on donations from agency partners to support low-income families, local non-profit organizations, faith-based institutions, and grassroot community organizations within Southeastern Michigan. 

Our amazing Community Fulfillment Center's storeroom needs a couple of volunteers to assist clients and partners, sort donations, restock shelves, and perform light data entry tasks. Staff is available to direct volunteers every Wednesday from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. We greatly appreciate your consideration and support! 

Volunteers will work with our site manager to welcome and assist clients, load donations into vehicles, sort donations, restock the shelves, complete data entry, and create a positive client experience. In addition, volunteers work directly with clients providing them with the basic needs and personal care items they need to support families in an uplifting and hopeful context.  

Volunteers may also assist with physical improvements to the space, including painting.

We are excited to offer volunteers the opportunity to receive training in disaster relief efforts. These trainings will equip you with essential skills and knowledge to effectively assist communities in times of crisis. By participating, you will learn about emergency response strategies, resource distribution, and community support techniques. Join us in this rewarding experience and become a vital part of our mission to help those in need during challenging times. Together, we can make a difference!

The program also hosts additional annual distributions for families and non & for-profit organizations, including perishable and non-perishables, brand-new clothing, houseware, electronics, beverages, cleaning supplies, household appliances, automotive hardware, and holiday gifts.  

Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Questions? Contact Chris Taylor at (313) 226-9293 or Chris.Taylor@LiveUnitedSEM.org

Join us to learn about our free after school programs, latest updates, and family resources.  There will be light refreshments and giveaways!

Volunteers needed for:

--Registration tables

--Giveaway tables

---Snack table

--Classroom activity assistance

We need advice for a tech project concerning an app or webpage or online form. Our Day Center volunteers need a way to sign up online for their shifts, then sign in, and when they sign out they need to add a message. We then need to collect the data and make monthly and annual reports. We are using Microsoft 365, so the app/webpage can be hosted on our secure OneDrive. We are looking for someone who can give us advice on how to make a free system that meets all our requirements. We need them knowledgeable enough to know what skills are needed to create the desired app/webpage. After this project is done, there are a few other tech questions regarding Microsoft products.

At Avalon, housing is a human right. Our mission is to build healthy, safe and inclusive supportive housing communities as a long-term solution to homelessness. Avalon Housing is a non-profit supportive housing provider. Supportive housing is a combination of affordable housing paired with services, such as case management. We don’t just help people find housing, we help people stay and thrive in their homes.

If you are passionate about creating more diverse, inclusive, and equitable communities where all people are welcome, Avalon may be a good fit for you.

Avalon Housing’s main office has a front desk that serves our tenants, staff, and members of the community. Our Front Desk Volunteers provide coverage and help assist with questions and needs throughout the day.

Volunteers may need to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Job Title: Front Desk Volunteer

Reports To: Aleah Pisarz, Volunteer Coordinator

Location: On-site at our main office: 1327 Jones Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Hours: Shifts available Monday through Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM with shifts starting at 9 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM

Compensation: This is an unpaid and voluntary role. However, any direct and approved expenses related to the role will be reimbursed.

Avalon Housing is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants including applicants from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as historically marginalized groups. This includes but is not limited to underrepresented gender identities, sexual/romantic orientations and/or relationship structures, people living with disabilities or mental health conditions, and with lived experience with homelessness or recovery from a substance use disorder, and people with underrepresented religious and/or socio-economic backgrounds. Avalon also encourages those with criminal histories to apply. Avalon doesn't request information about criminal histories until an offer of employment is extended. Avalon will not exclude someone based on criminal history unless it is determined the criminal history is related to or directly conflicts with the responsibilities of the position. We are committed to transparency about our decision making process, and will seek clarifying information from an applicant to help us make a determinationin this regard.

At Avalon, housing is a human right. Our mission is to build healthy, safe and inclusive supportive housing communities as a long-term solution to homelessness. Avalon Housing is a non-profit supportive housing provider. Supportive housing is a combination of affordable housing paired with services, such as case management. We don’t just help people find housing, we help people stay and thrive in their homes.

If you are passionate about creating more diverse, inclusive, and equitable communities where all people are welcome, Avalon may be a good fit for you.

Avalon operates food pantries at a number of our properties. Avalon’s Food Pantry Volunteers will work with both our Community Building team and our tenant group on all aspects of running the food pantry.

Volunteers may need to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Job Title: Food Pantry Volunteer

Reports To: MaLinda Hall, Community Builder

Location: On-site at The Grove (2380 Veridian Cir, Ann Arbor, MI 48104) - Fridays 9 AM - 12 PM

Compensation: This is an unpaid and voluntary role. However, any direct and approved expenses related to the role will be reimbursed.

Avalon Housing is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants including applicants from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as historically marginalized groups. This includes but is not limited to underrepresented gender identities, sexual/romantic orientations and/or relationship structures, people living with disabilities or mental health conditions, and with lived experience with homelessness or recovery from a substance use disorder, and people with underrepresented religious and/or socio-economic backgrounds. Avalon also encourages those with criminal histories to apply. Avalon doesn't request information about criminal histories until an offer of employment is extended. Avalon will not exclude someone based on criminal history unless it is determined the criminal history is related to or directly conflicts with the responsibilities of the position. We are committed to transparency about our decision making process, and will seek clarifying information from an applicant to help us make a determination in this regard

At Avalon, housing is a human right. Our mission is to build healthy, safe and inclusive supportive housing communities as a long-term solution to homelessness. Avalon Housing is a non-profit supportive housing provider. Supportive housing is a combination of affordable housing paired with services, such as case management. We don’t just help people find housing, we help people stay and thrive in their homes.

If you are passionate about creating more diverse, inclusive, and equitable communities where all people are welcome, Avalon may be a good fit for you.

Avalon operates food pantries at a number of our properties. Avalon’s Food Pantry Volunteers will work with both our Community Building team and our tenant group on all aspects of running the food pantry.

Volunteers may need to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Job Title: Food Pantry Volunteer

Reports To: Dei McCarty, Support Coordinator

Location: On-site at State Crossing (1525 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103) - 2nd/4th Tuesdays 9 AM - 12 PM

Compensation: This is an unpaid and voluntary role. However, any direct and approved expenses related to the role will be reimbursed.

Avalon Housing is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants including applicants from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as historically marginalized groups. This includes but is not limited to underrepresented gender identities, sexual/romantic orientations and/or relationship structures, people living with disabilities or mental health conditions, and with lived experience with homelessness or recovery from a substance use disorder, and people with underrepresented religious and/or socio-economic backgrounds. Avalon also encourages those with criminal histories to apply. Avalon doesn't request information about criminal histories until an offer of employment is extended. Avalon will not exclude someone based on criminal history unless it is determined the criminal history is related to or directly conflicts with the responsibilities of the position. We are committed to transparency about our decision making process, and will seek clarifying information from an applicant to help us make a determination in this regard.

At Avalon, housing is a human right. Our mission is to build healthy, safe and inclusive supportive housing communities as a long-term solution to homelessness. Avalon Housing is a non-profit supportive housing provider. Supportive housing is a combination of affordable housing paired with services, such as case management. We don’t just help people find housing, we help people stay and thrive in their homes.

If you are passionate about creating more diverse, inclusive, and equitable communities where all people are welcome, Avalon may be a good fit for you.

Avalon operates food pantries at a number of our properties. Avalon’s Food Pantry Volunteers will work with both our Community Building team and our tenant group on all aspects of running the food pantry.

Volunteers may need to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Job Title: Food Pantry Volunteer

Reports To: Marian Turner, Community Builder

Location: On-site at Miller Manor (727 Miller Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103) - Fridays 9 AM - 12 PM

Compensation: This is an unpaid and voluntary role. However, any direct and approved expenses related to the role will be reimbursed.

Avalon Housing is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants including applicants from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as historically marginalized groups. This includes but is not limited to underrepresented gender identities, sexual/romantic orientations and/or relationship structures, people living with disabilities or mental health conditions, and with lived experience with homelessness or recovery from a substance use disorder, and people with underrepresented religious and/or socio-economic backgrounds. Avalon also encourages those with criminal histories to apply. Avalon doesn't request information about criminal histories until an offer of employment is extended. Avalon will not exclude someone based on criminal history unless it is determined the criminal history is related to or directly conflicts with the responsibilities of the position. We are committed to transparency about our decision making process, and will seek clarifying information from an applicant to help us make a determination in this regard

At Avalon, housing is a human right. Our mission is to build healthy, safe and inclusive supportive housing communities as a long-term solution to homelessness. Avalon Housing is a non-profit supportive housing provider. Supportive housing is a combination of affordable housing paired with services, such as case management. We don’t just help people find housing, we help people stay and thrive in their homes.

If you are passionate about creating more diverse, inclusive, and equitable communities where all people are welcome, Avalon may be a good fit for you.

Avalon operates food pantries at a number of our properties. Avalon’s Food Pantry Volunteers will work with both our Community Building team and our tenant group on all aspects of running the food pantry.

Volunteers may need to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Job Title: Food Pantry Volunteer

Reports To: Dei McCarty, Support Coordinator

Location: On-site at State Crossing (1525 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103) - 2nd/4th Tuesdays 9 AM - 12 PM

Compensation: This is an unpaid and voluntary role. However, any direct and approved expenses related to the role will be reimbursed.

Avalon Housing is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants including applicants from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as historically marginalized groups. This includes but is not limited to underrepresented gender identities, sexual/romantic orientations and/or relationship structures, people living with disabilities or mental health conditions, and with lived experience with homelessness or recovery from a substance use disorder, and people with underrepresented religious and/or socio-economic backgrounds. Avalon also encourages those with criminal histories to apply. Avalon doesn't request information about criminal histories until an offer of employment is extended. Avalon will not exclude someone based on criminal history unless it is determined the criminal history is related to or directly conflicts with the responsibilities of the position. We are committed to transparency about our decision making process, and will seek clarifying information from an applicant to help us make a determination in this regard.

At Avalon, housing is a human right. Our mission is to build healthy, safe and inclusive supportive housing communities as a long-term solution to homelessness. Avalon Housing is a non-profit supportive housing provider. Supportive housing is a combination of affordable housing paired with services, such as case management. We don’t just help people find housing, we help people stay and thrive in their homes.

If you are passionate about creating more diverse, inclusive, and equitable communities where all people are welcome, Avalon may be a good fit for you.

Support Avalon Housing through a Property Beautification Day! Join our grounds team on a clean up day at one of our many supportive, affordable housing properties. You can participate with your friends, family, community group, or co-workers, helping beautify our properties with seasonal clean up, planting, and weeding.

Want to double your impact from a Property Beautification Day? Consider purchasing native plants or making a restricted gift to support beautifying our properties! To donate or learn which native plants are needed, please contact John Slowey, Avalon Senior Groundskeeper, at jslowey@avalonhousing.org.

Job Title: Service Day Volunteer

Reports To: Aleah Pisarz, Volunteer Coordinator

Location: On-site at one of our properties located around Washtenaw County

Compensation: This is an unpaid and voluntary role. However, any direct and approved expenses related to the role will be reimbursed.

Avalon Housing is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants including applicants from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as historically marginalized groups. This includes but is not limited to underrepresented gender identities, sexual/romantic orientations and/or relationship structures, people living with disabilities or mental health conditions, and with lived experience with homelessness or recovery from a substance use disorder, and people with underrepresented religious and/or socio-economic backgrounds. Avalon also encourages those with criminal histories to apply. Avalon doesn't request information about criminal histories until an offer of employment is extended. Avalon will not exclude someone based on criminal history unless it is determined the criminal history is related to or directly conflicts with the responsibilities of the position. We are committed to transparency about our decision making process, and will seek clarifying information from an applicant to help us make a determination in this regard.

At Avalon, housing is a human right. Our mission is to build healthy, safe and inclusive supportive housing communities as a long-term solution to homelessness. Avalon Housing is a non-profit supportive housing provider. Supportive housing is a combination of affordable housing paired with services, such as case management. We don’t just help people find housing, we help people stay and thrive in their homes.

If you are passionate about creating more diverse, inclusive, and equitable communities where all people are welcome, Avalon may be a good fit for you.

Avalon operates food pantries at a number of our properties. Avalon’s Food Pantry Volunteers will work with both our Community Building team and our tenant group on all aspects of running the food pantry.

Volunteers may need to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Job Title: Food Pantry Volunteer

Reports To:

Location: On-site at one or more of our Food Pantry locations:

Compensation: This is an unpaid and voluntary role. However, any direct and approved expenses related to the role will be reimbursed.

Avalon Housing is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants including applicants from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as historically marginalized groups. This includes but is not limited to underrepresented gender identities, sexual/romantic orientations and/or relationship structures, people living with disabilities or mental health conditions, and with lived experience with homelessness or recovery from a substance use disorder, and people with underrepresented religious and/or socio-economic backgrounds. Avalon also encourages those with criminal histories to apply. Avalon doesn't request information about criminal histories until an offer of employment is extended. Avalon will not exclude someone based on criminal history unless it is determined the criminal history is related to or directly conflicts with the responsibilities of the position. We are committed to transparency about our decision making process, and will seek clarifying information from an applicant to help us make a determination in this regard

About Us: Voce Velata is a youth-led chamber ensemble that studies and performs works by composers that identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and women or non-binary. Voce collaborates with other youth arts organizations, museums, and music collectives to take their music into non-traditional spaces. Justice standards guide their lines of inquiry and multi-media presentations.

Position Overview

The Storyteller and Media Curator will work closely with Voce Velata’s Education Director and core youth members to produce and share multimedia content that documents and amplifies Voce Velata’s work, including attending rehearsals and performances to film, photograph, interview, and capture the creative process. The fellow will help transform these materials into accessible and engaging media such as mini-documentaries and music videos, while also supporting longer-term communications planning, website development, organization and editing of existing media and research assets, and the creation of an interactive experience that reflects Voce Velata’s live engagement strategies. They will also co-create a 6–12 month dissemination plan for produced media and, time permitting, assist with impact-measurement tools and narrative development, including speeches, program notes, and other audience-contextualization materials.

This internship is sponsored by the Community-Based Internship Fund at U-M’s Ginsberg Center. As part of this internship, you will complete training and advising with Ginsberg Center staff to support professional development.

Help a Child Start School Ready!

Make a difference this school year by building a backpack filled with school essentials for a child in our community! Gather your family, coworkers, or classmates, shop for supplies, and pack a backpack that will help a student feel prepared and excited for the first day of school. It’s a simple way to give back, have fun, and help a child start the school year with confidence! Best of all, you can participate from anywhere.

Purpose of Job:

Plan and purchase back-to-school supplies and put them in a backpack. Backpacks will go to either children and youth served by our Housing Services or school-based Whole Family Support Services. Volunteers need to be able to raise or provide their own funds to purchase supplies.

Time Commitment Required: 

2 hours estimated to complete job duties.

Duties: 

1. Collect funds for purchasing the below supplies. 

Optional Supplies:

Hand Sanitizer Liquid or Wipes

2. Put Supplies into the backpack

3. Email volunteers@waynemetro.org to arrange backpack drop-off.

Qualifications: 

Able to raise or provide own funds to purchase kit supplies

Location:

REMOTE = You may do this volunteer job anywhere!

Benefits:

For any questions, please email volunteers@waynemetro.org or please fill out our interest form, and someone will be in touch!

We are looking for willing volunteers to help us get the garden ready for the new season. We have a list of projects to get done, and we can't do it without you! So whether it is just you, or you're bringing a group with you, we welcome all to our garden. 

**As a reminder, our agency has a policy in place that clients must be out of services for a minimum of 12 months before becoming eligible to volunteer. This policy exists to ensure that individuals have the necessary time and space to focus fully on their healing and recovery journey.

We understand the desire many clients feel to give back, and we deeply value their strength and resilience. However, this waiting period is a vital part of our trauma-informed approach, and it helps protect the well-being of both former clients and those currently receiving support.

Thank you for your understanding and for helping us maintain a safe, supportive environment for everyone involved.**

PLEASE MEET GARDENER IN GARDEN BEHIND THE GARAGE!!!

13-17 year old volunteers must have an adult supervisor with them.

Washtenaw Promise is a local non-profit dedicated to improving educational opportunities for children in Washtenaw County. This fall and winter, we’re seeking enthusiastic volunteers for our Read with Kids program — a literacy initiative designed for children ages 3–6.

In partnership with the Children’s Literacy Network, this program offers young learners valuable one-on-one and small group reading time with caring adults. Volunteers help foster early reading skills and a lifelong love of books through fun, engaging, and meaningful interactions.

No teaching experience is necessary — we provide all the training and support you need to feel confident and prepared. Volunteers are asked to commit just one hour per week. Your time can make a lasting impact. Join us in creating brighter futures, one story at a time.

Sign up today to Read with Kids!

Washtenaw Promise is a local non-profit dedicated to improving educational opportunities for children in Washtenaw County. This fall and winter, we’re seeking enthusiastic volunteers for our Read with Kids program — a literacy initiative designed for children ages 3–6.

In partnership with the Children’s Literacy Network, this program offers young learners valuable one-on-one and small group reading time with caring adults. Volunteers help foster early reading skills and a lifelong love of books through fun, engaging, and meaningful interactions.

No teaching experience is necessary — we provide all the training and support you need to feel confident and prepared. Volunteers are asked to commit just one hour per week. Your time can make a lasting impact. Join us in creating brighter futures, one story at a time.

Sign up today to Read with Kids!

Fish & Loaves is a non-profit organization serving Downriver and Wayne County with our client choice pantry. Our pantry serves over 25,000 households each year. To lower our food costs, we welcome businesses, churches, school groups, and other organizations to host community food drives.

Dedicated volunteers are needed on a weekly basis to support our warehouse operations and help us distribute food to our neighbors who need it.

Responsibilities include: 

The volunteer must have the capacity to lift and carry 15-20 pounds. We are looking for individuals who would like to commit to a long term volunteer position. Our regular volunteers work one 3-4 hour shift each week. This is a great opportunity for retirees or other folks with availability during week days.

There are several shifts available:

Please send an email to volunteer@flcfp.org to learn more about this position and how to get started.

Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry is seeking dedicated regular volunteers to fill positions in our intake office during weekdays. We are one of the largest client choice food pantries in Michigan. We provide assistance to many families. Do you enjoy working with and helping folks? Do you like speaking to people both in person and on the phone? Skills that are useful to this position are customer service, managing phone calls, data entry, scheduling appointments, as well as helping clients find available resources in the area.

Shifts are available on Mondays 9am-noon, 1pm-4pm, or 4pm-7pm and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9am-noon or 12pm-3pm. Ideally, the volunteer is willing to commit to one 3-hour shift per week

If you are seeking a fulfilling way to give back to the community, please contact us. We will promptly get in touch, answer questions and provide additional information.

Waypoint Outreach Initiative is seeking dependable and compassionate volunteers to support community members through peer encouragement, resource navigation, outreach activities, workshops, and appropriate follow-up.

Volunteers may help individuals identify local services related to housing, food, recovery, mental health, transportation, identification documents, veterans’ resources, legal-service referrals, employment, and other basic needs.

Depending on experience and availability, volunteers may also assist with community events, outreach supply distribution, informational tables, resource-guide updates, partnership development, and follow-up communication.

This is not a clinical, counseling, emergency-response, or legal-advice position. Volunteers will receive guidance on confidentiality, professional boundaries, safety, referrals, and Waypoint procedures.

Responsibilities may include:

• Providing respectful peer encouragement and practical resource information
• Assisting with outreach events, workshops, and community tables
• Helping maintain accurate community-resource information
• Communicating appropriately with community members and partner organizations
• Documenting volunteer activities when required
• Following confidentiality, safety, and professional-boundary expectations

Students and community members interested in social work, public health, psychology, criminal justice, nonprofit administration, veterans’ services, recovery support, human services, or community engagement are encouraged to apply.

Lived experience is welcomed but not required. Volunteers should be reliable, nonjudgmental, respectful of diverse backgrounds, and comfortable supporting people experiencing difficult circumstances.

Waypoint Outreach Initiative is seeking compassionate and dependable volunteers to help develop and support Waypoint Forward, a community-based project focused on women returning to Washtenaw County after incarceration.

Volunteers will help build practical systems, strengthen community partnerships, research resources, and prepare the program to support future participants with dignity, respect, and individualized assistance.

Responsibilities may include:

• Researching housing, employment, education, healthcare, transportation, identification, legal-service, and family-support resources
• Helping maintain and update women’s reentry resource guides
• Assisting with outreach to community organizations and referral partners
• Supporting the development of referral, intake, follow-up, and volunteer procedures
• Helping prepare workshops, informational materials, and community events
• Participating in planning meetings and project discussions
• Providing appropriate peer encouragement when trained and assigned
• Following confidentiality, safety, and professional-boundary expectations

Students and community members interested in social work, criminal justice, law, public health, psychology, women’s studies, nonprofit administration, public policy, or community advocacy are encouraged to apply.

Lived experience with incarceration, reentry, recovery, or supporting an impacted family member is welcomed but not required. Volunteers should be respectful, reliable, nonjudgmental, inclusive, and able to maintain confidentiality.

This is not a legal-advice, clinical-counseling, probation, or professional case-management position. Volunteers will receive guidance on referrals, safety, confidentiality, professional boundaries, and Waypoint procedures.

REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AT THIS LINK - we may not see responses on this website.

View and register for all Ann Arbor parks volunteer events here at vhub.at/A2parks

Questions? Email volunteer@a2gov.org

Show some love to a city park! Join the City of Ann Arbor’s Office of Sustainability and Innovations and the Ann Arbor Parks Volunteer Program for a volunteer workday focused on caring for the park’s playground area.

To keep the play area safe, we’ll be spreading a fresh layer of play-safe woodchips under and around the equipment using wheelbarrows, pitchforks, and rakes. This task makes a big difference in safety and helps the playground look well cared for.

Whether you’re a longtime volunteer or joining us for the first time, this is a great opportunity to spend time outdoors, connect with community members, and make a visible impact in a neighborhood park.

No prior experience is necessary—staff will provide all tools, supplies, training, and guidance throughout the event.

Come lend a hand, meet your community, and show your love for Ann Arbor Parks!

Event Details:
- Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
- Time: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
- Location: Ward Park (Map Link)

What to wear and bring:
- Closed-toe shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothes that can get dusty or dirty
- Reusable water bottle
- We’ll provide gloves, tools, and instruction

What to expect:
- This is a physical task involving lifting and moving mulch with shovels and wheelbarrows
- Work areas may have uneven terrain or minor tripping hazards
- Volunteers may encounter uneven ground, thorns, poison ivy, and insects like mosquitoes or ticks
- Minors must be accompanied by a guardian OR have their waiver signed 24 hours in advance to the workday

REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AT THIS LINK - we may not see responses on this website.

View and register for all Ann Arbor parks volunteer events here at vhub.at/A2parks

Questions? Email volunteer@a2gov.org

As caretakers of Ann Arbor’s Natural Areas, volunteers with the Ann Arbor Parks Department serve the greater community by:
- Restoring local ecosystems
- Expanding access to quality experiences in nature
- Strengthening bonds through service

At this event, you’ll help protect Ann Arbor’s biodiversity and public lands by cutting and removing invasive shrubs with hand saws and loppers. This work creates more space for native plants to thrive, providing food and habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife.

Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
 - Meeting Location: TBD

What You’ll Be Doing
- Using hand saws and loppers to cut invasive shrubs
- Hauling brush and working off-trail
- Supporting the long-term health of this natural area
- Hazards & Safety Notes

This work involves the usual hazards of being in nature, including:
- Off-trail walking on uneven surfaces and difficult footing
- Exposure to plants with thorns and poison ivy
- Muddy and hot conditions, depending on weather
- Expect to get dirty while working outdoors
- All minors under 14 must be accompanied by a guardian

What to Bring
- Thick, long pants to protect against ticks and thorny plants
- Closed-toe shoes (sturdy boots recommended)
- Dress for the weather, likely hot and sunny, sun protection recommended
- Filled water bottle

We Provide
- Tools (hand saws, loppers), gloves, and training
- Guidance from experienced staff
- A chance to enjoy time in nature while giving back to your community

More information: How to prepare for a NAP workday (PDF).

REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AT THIS LINK - we may not see responses on this website.

View and register for all Ann Arbor parks volunteer events here at vhub.at/A2parks

Questions? Email volunteer@a2gov.org

Join the Ann Arbor Parks Volunteer Program for a volunteer workday at Kilburn Park, a neighborhood park with a well-loved playground. To keep the play area safe, we’ll be spreading a fresh layer of play-safe woodchips under and around the equipment using wheelbarrows, pitchforks, and rakes. This task makes a big difference in safety and helps the playground look well cared for.

Event Details:
- Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Meeting Location: Please meet at the Kilburn Playground
- Parking: There is street parking on Dunwoodie Rd. We recommend carpooling when possible.

What to wear and bring:
- Long pants and closed-toe shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothes that can get dusty or dirty
- A reusable water bottle
- We’ll provide tools and instruction

Please note:
- This is a physical task involving lifting and moving mulch with shovels and wheelbarrows
- Work areas may have uneven terrain or minor tripping hazards
- Volunteers may encounter uneven ground, thorns, poison ivy, and insects like mosquitoes or ticks

Our agency is looking for caring community members who would like to volunteer their time to help maintain the outdoor spaces that welcome survivors, families, and visitors each day.

We're seeking volunteers to assist with:

A peaceful, well-maintained environment can make a meaningful difference for those seeking support after experiencing trauma. By helping care for our grounds, you're helping create a space that feels safe, welcoming, and full of hope.

Whether you can volunteer for a few hours or on an ongoing basis, your time and talents are greatly appreciated. Individuals, families, community groups, businesses, and service organizations are all welcome! If you're interested in volunteering or would like more information, please contact us.

We'd love to have you join us in helping our healing garden and our community flourish.

Give friendship, honor, value and significance to our low-income elderly participants. Talk about what makes you sing. Listen to the yearning of their hearts. Be a talk therapist! Some volunteers assist with crafts, Bingo, teach about tech/smartphones or play musical instruments during group events. Make an impact by being a friend!

Personal Care Pantry Donations

AAMOW has a personal care items pantry that clients can access free of charge, and items are delivered with their meals. Donations of the following items for the pantry are being sought on an ongoing basis: 

Boxes of tissues  

Individually wrapped rolls of paper towel  

Individually wrapped rolls of toilet paper  

Laundry detergent (minimally scented) 

Antibacterial hand soap (minimally scented)  

Antibacterial dish soap (minimally scented)  

Antibacterial bar soap (minimally scented)  

Individual containers of disinfecting wipes 

Large print activity books (crossword, word search, sudoku, coloring books, etc.) 

Colored pencils or markers 

Card Donations

We welcome any quantity of non-religious cards or placemats with simple, uplifting greetings; below are some example messages. We appreciate if cards come without envelopes and are unsigned (we add a note that they are from a caring community member). Once received, they will be sent out to clients with their meal deliveries.  

Due to the diversity of our clientele, Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels typically steers away from phrases such as "I love you, you are loved, hugs, kisses, etc." on cards/placemats. Sentiments of kindness, care, positive humor, and joy are welcomed and appreciated!  

Example sentiments: 

Have a nice day! 

May your day be filled with joy. 

Sending you warm and caring wishes. 

Hope you have a wonderful day! 

Your community cares about you!   

Hope this card brings a smile to your face. 

I hope you have a great day! 

Here is a card to help bring sunshine to your day. 

Thinking of you.  

Donations can be mailed or dropped off in the purple container in the foyer of our office between 8-11am and 12-4pm Monday through Saturday.      

Meal delivery volunteers serve a critical role in our program and in the lives of our neighbors who are homebound due to their health status. Volunteers choose the day (Monday-Saturday) and frequency (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, substitute) for volunteering. Meals are picked up by volunteers at the Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels office at 11:30am, and routes typically take 1-2 hours to complete. 

Meal delivery volunteer requirements:

All volunteers must complete AAMOW’s full volunteer onboarding process, which consists of the following:

The full onboarding process can be completed within 2-3 weeks depending on how quickly applicants are able to address each of the required tasks.

Personal Care Pantry Donations

AAMOW has a personal care items pantry that clients can access free of charge, and items are delivered with their meals. Donations of the following items for the pantry are being sought on an ongoing basis: 

Boxes of tissues  

Individually wrapped rolls of paper towel  

Individually wrapped rolls of toilet paper  

Laundry detergent (minimally scented) 

Antibacterial hand soap (minimally scented)  

Antibacterial dish soap (minimally scented)  

Antibacterial bar soap (minimally scented)  

Individual containers of disinfecting wipes 

Large print activity books (crossword, word search, sudoku, coloring books, etc.) 

Colored pencils or markers

Card Donations

AAMOW welcomes any quantity of non-religious cards or placemats with simple, uplifting greetings. Below are some example messages. We appreciate if cards come without envelopes and are unsigned (we add a note that they are from a caring community member). Once received, they will be sent out to clients with their meal deliveries.  

Due to the diversity of our clientele, Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels typically steers away from phrases such as "I love you, you are loved, hugs, kisses, etc." on cards/placemats. However, sentiments of kindness, care, positive humor, and joy are welcomed and appreciated!  

Example sentiments: 

Have a nice day! 

May your day be filled with joy. 

Sending you warm and caring wishes. 

Hope you have a wonderful day! 

Your community cares about you!   

Hope this card brings a smile to your face. 

I hope you have a great day! 

Here is a card to help bring sunshine to your day. 

Thinking of you. 

Cards, placemats, and new/unused personal care/pantry donations can be mailed or dropped off in the purple container in the foyer of our office between 8-11am and 12-4pm Monday through Saturday.     

Meal delivery volunteers serve a critical role in our program and in the lives of our neighbors who are homebound due to their health status. Volunteers choose the day (Monday-Saturday) and frequency (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, substitute) for volunteering. Meals are picked up by volunteers at the Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels office at 11:30am, and routes typically take 1-2 hours to complete. 

Meal delivery volunteer requirements:

All volunteers must complete AAMOW’s full volunteer onboarding process, which consists of the following:

The full onboarding process can be completed within 2-3 weeks depending on how quickly applicants are able to address each of the required tasks.

At Avalon, housing is a human right. Our mission is to build healthy, safe and inclusive supportive housing communities as a long-term solution to homelessness. Avalon Housing is a non-profit supportive housing provider. Supportive housing is a combination of affordable housing paired with services, such as case management. We don’t just help people find housing, we help people stay and thrive in their homes.

If you are passionate about creating more diverse, inclusive, and equitable communities where all people are welcome, Avalon may be a good fit for you.

Avalon operates food pantries at a number of our properties. Avalon’s Food Pantry Volunteers will work with both our Community Building team and our tenant group on all aspects of running the food pantry.

Volunteers may need to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Job Title: Food Pantry Volunteer

Reports To:

Location: On-site at one or more of our Food Pantry locations:

Compensation: This is an unpaid and voluntary role. However, any direct and approved expenses related to the role will be reimbursed.

Please apply to this position on our volunteer application site here: avalonhousingvolunteers.applicantpro.com/jobs.

Avalon Housing is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants including applicants from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as historically marginalized groups. This includes but is not limited to underrepresented gender identities, sexual/romantic orientations and/or relationship structures, people living with disabilities or mental health conditions, and with lived experience with homelessness or recovery from a substance use disorder, and people with underrepresented religious and/or socio-economic backgrounds. Avalon also encourages those with criminal histories to apply. Avalon doesn't request information about criminal histories until an offer of employment is extended. Avalon will not exclude someone based on criminal history unless it is determined the criminal history is related to or directly conflicts with the responsibilities of the position. We are committed to transparency about our decision making process, and will seek clarifying information from an applicant to help us make a determination in this regard.

Brilliant is excited to offer student groups the opportunity to create a meaningful day of service during your Alternative Spring Break!

If you're interested in experiencing a part of the Detroit community during one of your service days, we'd love to host your group at one of our hubs. Volunteers can get involved in a variety of engaging activities, including:

There are many ways to get involved, connect with our community, and make a direct impact. We look forward to partnering with you to create a rewarding and memorable service experience!

Share the joy of storytelling and inspire children through the power of reading at one of our Brilliant hubs. As a guest reader, your time and engagement help spark imagination, build excitement around literacy, create meaningful connections with our students, and support our continued commitment to developing lifelong readers.

Groups are welcome to participate, and creativity is encouraged! Feel free to bring theatrics, interactive storytelling, or special activities to make the experience memorable. If you are an author, we would be honored to welcome you and share your children’s book with our students!

If you’re interested in this opportunity, a member of our Volunteer Team will reach out directly to schedule your visit and coordinate the details. Please note that our hubs typically see the highest level of participation between 3-6 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Guest reader opportunities will generally be scheduled within this timeframe to best align with our students’ programming and engagement.

As caretakers of Ann Arbor’s Natural Areas, volunteers with the Ann Arbor Parks Department serve the greater community by:
Restoring local ecosystems
Expanding access to quality experiences in nature
Strengthening bonds through service

At this event, you’ll help protect Ann Arbor’s biodiversity and public lands by cutting and removing invasive shrubs with hand saws and loppers. This work creates more space for native plants to thrive, providing food and habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife.

Event Details
- Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
- Time: 1:00–4:00 p.m.
- Location: Brokaw Nature Area
- Meeting Point: The main entrance on Huron River Drive.
- Parking: There a small parking area off of Huron River Drive, marked by a mailbox. We encourage carpooling and using public transportation, whenever possible.

What You’ll Be Doing
 -Using hand saws and loppers to cut invasive shrubs
- Hauling brush and working off-trail
- Supporting the long-term health of this natural area

Hazards & Safety Notes
- This work involves the usual hazards of being in nature, including:
- Off-trail walking on uneven surfaces and difficult footing
- Exposure to plants with thorns and poison ivy
- Muddy conditions, depending on weather
- Expect to get dirty while working outdoors

What to Bring
- Thick, long pants
- Closed-toe shoes (sturdy boots recommended)
- Layers to dress for the weather
- Filled water bottle

We Provide
- Tools (hand saws, loppers), gloves, and training
- Guidance from experienced staff
- A chance to enjoy time in nature while giving back to your community

Hello Community Partners,

My name is Janice Banks and I'm the Founder/President of "Looking at the whole picture foundation" that Connects Veterans and their Families to Community Resources. I'm still trying to assist Andrea Mitcham and her daughter April in finding Wheel Chair Accessible Van. If you have any resources that may  assist a Veteran, any grants or Car Dealers with reasonable prices or special financing  for Veterans.

Andrea Mitcham is still  in need of Wheel Chair Accessible Van. If you have resources/ programs that would help her  ( Veteran) assist in purchasing a Van for a well needed for her daughter. The Van will also elevate the stress of getting her back and forth to school, doctor's appointment, competions and afterschool programs.

I'm trying to assist a Veteran ( Andrea Mitcham) whose daughter (April) is in need of a Wheel Chair Accessible Van. ( their Van was lost in a flood) This is where you and the community can help.

She has a big concerns because she is unable to transport her daughter to things outside of her doctors appointment ( afterschool programs, competitions-which she is very active, etc.

She would like to see if there is someone that can assist in a "Free" / "Donated"  or a low cost or someone that can work with her to direct her to programs that assist Veterans directly or a child with a disability.

If there are anyone with any resources that can donate the above item to the mother to make her life easier in caring for her daughter.

You can reach out to me directly/ or  ( she  gives permission to contact her as well -See information below). I also add her telephone number and email  to this request.( see below)

Janice Banks

313 320-4237 janb1128@gmail.com

***Please see the additional detail information below that will help you to  better understand her needs and a little more background information about mom( Andrea) and her daughter (April).****

Bio for Andrea Mitcham & April Shaw Andrea Mitcham is an Honorably Discharged United States Army Veteran and a widowed, low-income single mother devoted to raising her two daughters. After completing her military service, Andrea continued her commitment to public service by working 11 years with the 3rd Circuit Court. During her pregnancy with her youngest daughter, April, Andrea unexpectedly lost her job—an event that would both challenge and ultimately reshape her life. Andrea became a full-time caregiver when April was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 2, a rare neuromuscular disease that causes profound muscle weakness and limits nearly every physical function. Doctors warned Andrea not to plan for milestones like college, but instead to prepare for the worst. Despite this devastating prognosis, Andrea remained steadfast in her love, advocacy, and determination to provide April with the fullest, happiest life possible. --- April Shaw, lovingly known as Princess April, is an exceptionally social, outgoing, and joyful 15-year-old 10th grader whose positivity shines despite the challenges of SMA Type 2. April has never been able to crawl, stand, or perform basic daily tasks independently—such as dressing, bathing, or using the restroom—and relies entirely on her wheelchair and her mother’s care. SMA also affects her breathing and swallowing, making even common illnesses dangerous and often requiring week-long hospital stays. Yet April refuses to let her condition limit her spirit or her dreams. A natural leader and compassionate role model, April has been a beacon of hope and inspiration from a very young age. She was crowned Little Miss Wheelchair Michigan in both 2017 and 2018, served as a 2018 Child Ambassador for Easter Seals, and played baseball with the Miracle League of Michigan, even throwing the opening pitch at a Detroit Tigers game in July 2019. She has been featured on WDIV Channel 7’s Ann Marie’s All-Stars and has proudly served as a Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Child Ambassador since 2019, marking six years of continued service. Her message is simple but powerful: she believes deeply in friendship, love, and harmony. --- For many years, a wheelchair-accessible minivan allowed April to attend school events, participate in activities, enjoy time with friends, and experience the world with independence. Sadly, when Michigan experienced devastating floods, the family’s only vehicle was destroyed. Without accessible transportation, April has lost far more than mobility—she has lost her independence and the opportunities other teenagers take for granted, such as going to the movies, visiting friends, attending study groups, or even learning to drive alongside her peers. A dependable, used wheelchair-accessible van can cost $25,000 to $75,000, often requiring a car payment that Andrea simply cannot afford. The family is seeking help—resources, leads, or donations—to secure a reliable accessible vehicle so April can regain the independence she deserves. --- Andrea Mitcham and April Shaw Thank you for taking the time to learn about our family. Your support, prayers, and kindness mean more than words can express. God bless you.   See here contact information below:

Andrea Mitcham

248-763-9992

neweditiondrea@yahoo.com

Hello Community Partners,

ReStore Activities/Tasks and Help we need daily!

If any of these positions appeal to your skill set, or your looking to come join a wonderful community please click respond on this posting and then proceed to our website to complete registration:

https://www.habitatoakland.org/volunteer/restore-opportunities/

For more information please feel free to contact Leah Diederichs at leahd@habitatoakland.org

In addition to forensic interviews and therapy services, CARE House of Oakland County offers ongoing support through programs such as our Family Support Group (FSG) and Nurturing Parent Program (NPP). These weekly evening programs provide children and caregivers with a safe space to build connections, develop healthy coping skills, and strengthen family relationships.

Before each session begins, families share a meal together — creating an opportunity to decompress after the day, connect with one another, and enter the evening’s programming feeling welcomed and cared for.

Meal Providers support our evening programs by preparing or purchasing dinner for participating families. This opportunity is perfect for individuals, families, community groups, student organizations, faith groups, or workplace teams who want to make a meaningful impact but may not be able to commit to ongoing weekly volunteering.

Meal Providers are responsible for:

All meals are served on:

Providing a meal is a simple but powerful way to support children and families on their healing journey — helping create a warm, welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

What is CARE House of Oakland County? We are the sole Child Advocacy Center serving children and families in Oakland County, MI who have experienced abuse and neglect. Our team works to ensure that every child who walks through our doors receives compassionate support, advocacy, and access to the services they need to begin healing in a safe and child-focused environment.

Elms Family and Community Services (EFCS) is seeking guest speakers and facilitators to support its events and program workshop (e.g. career, STEM, financial literacy, health/wellness, etc.) areas in the community.  This is a volunteer (unpaid) role. 

EFCS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, located in Macomb County, Michigan.  We service youth, families and individuals in Wayne/Macomb County and the surrounding community. We aim continuously to provide services, resources and support that will enable under-represented families, individuals and youth to overcome social, economic, educational and other barriers in which they face by gaining and sustaining successful outcomes in life. We do this through our support services, programs and community projects.

Summary of Role: The Events & Workshops facilitator/guest speaker assists in facilitating program topics for health/wellness, financial literacy, educational and/or career activities at schools, libraries, and community centers in the  Wayne/Macomb County, and surrounding communities.

Skills Needed:

Commitment:

Successful candidates must be available to support 1-2 community events or workshops yearly for 2 hours.  Must arrive 30 minutes - 1 hour, prior to the start of the event or workshop.

All volunteers and Board members must complete a background check. Click RESPOND in the upper right corner of the screen and you will be prompted to complete the background check questionnaire. This may open a second window. There is no cost to you for this service.

Please visit our website at elmsfamilyandcommunityservices.org to learn more about us.

Help provide support to individuals and families in need across Macomb County.  Distribution Associates will assist with organizing or delivering items for community distributions.

Monthly every third Friday Shifts:

Preparation
12-2 PM Drivers

3-5 PM Distribution Organizers

Monthly every third Saturday Shifts:

9:30 - 11:30 AM Prep Team

11 AM - 1:30 PM Distribution Team

2 hours per shift or both shifts

Please visit our website at elmsfamilyandcommunityservices.org to learn more about us.  Contact us at info@elmsfamilyandcommunityservices.org or 313-398-9445.

Overview: Learn about the benefits of a plant-based diet for environmental and social justice. Then, share this information with the public by writing a series of articles elaborating on the connection between food choices and the environment. These articles will be eligible to be posted on the Switch4Good blog. 

Learning objectives: 

Stages:

Investigation

Preparation and Planning

Action/Demonstration

Deliverables:

As a Farmers Market Volunteer, you’ll assist with a variety of tasks, including working at the info booth, helping with customer counts, and supporting the smooth operation of the market. This is a great opportunity to engage with the community and contribute to the success of the market while gaining hands-on experience.

Junior Achievement’s mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. With the generous help of volunteers, JA provides educational programs to students in grades K-12 in the areas of financial literacy, workforce readiness, and entrepreneurship. The curriculum in each of JA’s 23 programs is correlated to the state education standards. JA programs will impact over 50,000 students this school year. 

JA Finance Park® is a program that teaches youth about personal finance and careers. In the classroom, teachers guide youth through the lessons around key concepts. The program ends with a visit to JA Finance Park, facilitated by JA staff, where youth work with volunteers to create and manage a personal budget, experiencing what it's like to be an adult for a day. This is a great opportunity for individual and corporate volunteers.

Volunteer Training is the day of the event at 8:30 AM one hour prior to arrival of participants. Feel free to wear smart casual, corporate swag, and comfortable shoes! Volunteers work with youth as they navigate the simulation and support the JA staff facilitator. Click here for more information about JA Finance Park: https://jausa.ja.org/programs/ja-finance-park-advanced.

For the best experience, come as yourself! Share your life experiences including your failures. Ask your group members questions. You will have many opportunities. Interaction is the key to a great experience for everyone. Some will participate more than others and that's okay. Be flexible!

Thank you for volunteering. We appreciate you!

Volunteers are the heartbeat of our organization! We are successful in making an impact with our future leaders and workforce because people like you give the gift of time! Much gratitude goes out to those dedicated to our mission!

Additional information for the day of the event:

Time:  8:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Address:  577 E Larned St., Detroit, MI 48226

Parking:  Parking is available on the street in front of our building and the gated lot across street. The gated lot is a self-pay parking lot and charges $4-10. There is a sign that accepts payment through various payment apps. If both lots are filled, there is a surface lot on the west side of the building bordering Beaubien St., and parking is $10. 

Lunch is around 11:30 AM. We suggest volunteers bring their lunch due to the limited delivery options.

To register to volunteer, click respond above and refer to the SignUpGenius link below for additional details.  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084AA5A828A5FA7-junior4#/

Please reach out to Scott Millington - smillington@jamichigan.org if you have any questions.

Volunteering with Earthworks Urban Farm will resume March 30th, 2022.

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Earthworks! We are seeking dependable individuals to assist us with various tasks to help us maintain our gardens. Volunteers help with weeding, harvesting, garden bed prepping, planting and general garden maintenance.

The type of volunteer work we have may depend on many variables such as the time of year, weather, size, and age of the group or otherwise. As such, it's difficult to share what exactly volunteers will be doing on a particular date.

In general, some of those things may include:

In other words, manual labor that includes lifting, kneeling, crouching, bending, twisting, turning, shoveling, raking, etc. Caution may be required when working or walking on ground that is loose, uneven or slippery.

Volunteering at Earthworks is a great way to help our cause of growing food sustainably for our community, as well as, restore our connection to the environment. It is also a way for you to learn new skills, meet new people and make a difference.

We are hosting volunteers Wednesday - Friday from 9 am - 11 am and 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm.

New volunteers that are interested in volunteering with Earthworks Urban Farm should register as a user via Volunteer Hub and when asked for affiliations should check "I am interested in Earthworks Urban Farm". An Earthworks staff person will reach out to the volunteer to discuss specific onboarding requirements. If you already have a Volunteer Hub account with the Capuchins, please reach out to Wendy Casey at wcasey@cskdetroit.org for details on how to sign up for Earthworks events.

First-time volunteers are not required to go through a background check. If you enjoy your experience after volunteering for the first-time and would like to continue volunteering, you will have to complete a background check. This process is mandatory for returning first-time volunteers. It is an easy process and free of charge to you. The results should take about 1-2 days. If you are approved to volunteer again, you would be able to schedule to volunteer.

Click HERE to see upcoming volunteer opportunities.

Special Instructions:

Minimum volunteer age is seven years, and must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The minor and the adult volunteer must each have their own Volunteer Hub account, and must both be registered for the same shift. Minor volunteers who registered on their own would be removed from the shift and must register with their parent/legal guardian for that shift.

Organized group leaders, please contact Wendy Casey at wcasey@cskdetroit.org before registering for shifts.  Please provide the following information:

An organized group is a group that officially represents an organization, corporation, company, or college/university. Any other type of group (including groups from churches and places of worship) is NOT considered an organized group, and all members must register individually.

We empower Metro Detroit high school students to overcome obstacles and achieve their career goals.  Career Mentors are volunteers who attend one-hour sessions with students, providing them with encouragement and support while helping them learn the day's lesson. 

The Detroit Zoo is recruiting adult volunteers ages 18 and older to help with a variety of assignments. Volunteers must complete an application with background check, attend orientation and then complete the appropriate training for their chosen assignment. We are looking for enthusiastic, customer-focused individuals with a love of animals, nature and people. Some assignments require a commitment of as little as 20 hours per year while others require 50 hours. Scheduling is flexible. Weekday, weekend and some limited evening hours are available.

Volunteers do not handle or feed animals.

Our next orientation takes place in March 2020.

Visit www.detroitzoo.org/support/volunteer for more information or contact the Volunteer Services office at 248-541-5717 ext. 3802.

Do you love dogs? Looking for a way to give back while caring for a beautiful female and puppies? This might be the opportunity for you!

We breed Labrador retrievers, Golden retrievers, and Lab/Golden crosses to be guide dogs for people who are blind or low vision. We are looking for homes to host both female and male breeders for the duration of their breeding careers. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and will bear the legal responsibility for the host dog. However, families can have children participate in the care of the dog to share in this rewarding experience!

Hosting requires a significant time commitment, physical strength, and the ability to travel to our campus in Rochester Hills, MI several times a year. Dogs are 12-15 months of age when placed in a home. Females retired from our program by the time they are 4-5 years of age, but males can continue in the program until they are approximately 9 years old. Both are then adoptable by the host home when their breeding careers are over! Volunteers must live within 6 hours of our campus in Rochester Hills, MI, and have no more than 2 vaccinated, spay/neutered pet dogs in your home.

To learn more, visit our website and/or sign up to attend a virtual informational session.

Brilliant Cities is a neighborhood-powered model ensuring children 0-8 are school-ready, healthy, and supported. We do this by transforming houses into family-focused, community hubs and partner with organizations to coordinate research-based programs for children and families. These programs focus on education, health, and family support, giving young children and families what they need for a bright future.

Brilliant Cities takes great pride in honoring National Days of Service that closely aligns with our mission and core values to educate and unite individuals, families, service clubs, businesses, schools, and faith-based organizations in volunteerism throughout the year. 

We actively coordinate service projects around the following Days of Service: 

To collaborate on an upcoming service project and explore how our missions can align, please complete the interest form through C2C. A member of our Volunteer Team will contact you directly.

Team GUTS is looking for volunteers to come help our participants with encouragement and having fun. Volunteers will move along with our participants and "buddy up" to create a more fun environment while getting in some great exercise. No dance experience is needed and like that saying says:  "Dance like no one is watching".

Description of our class:

Team GUTS Cardio Dance Fusion is a combination of Jazz, Hip Hop, Latin, and Zumba styles of dance designed to provide easy movements, free range of motion and low impact footwork that can improve coordination, flexibility and cardio health. Experienced instructors use fun and energetic music to provide a creative and inclusive workout.

Our classes run on Saturdays.

todd@teamgutsmichigan.com

No martial arts experience necessary. Team GUTS is looking for volunteers for our martial arts class to assist participants and encourage them. No martial arts experience is necessary, just a big heart. You will assist with not only being positive, but partnering up at times while holding pads and doing drills together. Our class is challenging, fun and so badly needed for those that don't have the same opportunities as others. No commitment as we will take you when you are available.

Our classes run on Saturdays.

todd@teamgutsmichigan.com

We have two primary driver roles that we need assistance with,

1) our blood delivery drivers are needed to take blood products to local hospitals. Blood is presented to our drivers in coolers and then our volunteer would receive instructions to where and when the blood needs to be given to the hospitals.

2) Scheduled longer distance runs to receive products from other centers and/or states. This position is of longer duration, so would be ideal for someone who loves to drive on highways.

There are background and driving background checks needed. Training and ride-a-longs are also associated with this position(s).

At this event, you’ll help protect Ann Arbor’s biodiversity and public lands by cutting and removing invasive shrubs with hand saws and loppers. This work creates more space for native plants to thrive, providing food and habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife.

Event Details
- Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026

- Time: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- Location: Bluffs Nature Area
- Meeting Point: Meet at the park entrance on Sunset
- Parking: There is street parking in the surrounding neighborhoods. We encourage carpooling and using public transportation, whenever possible.

What You’ll Be Doing
- Using hand saws and loppers to cut invasive shrubs
- Hauling brush and working off-trail
- Supporting the long-term health of this natural area
- Hazards & Safety Notes

This work involves the usual hazards of being in nature, including
- Off-trail walking on uneven surfaces and difficult footing
- Exposure to plants with thorns and poison ivy
- Muddy and hot conditions, depending on weather
- Expect to get dirty while working outdoors
- All minors must be accompanied by a gaurdian

What to Bring
- Thick, long pants to protect against ticks and thorny plants
 - Closed-toe shoes (sturdy boots recommended)
- Dress for the weather, likely hot and sunny, sun protection recommended
- Filled water bottle

We Provid
- Tools (hand saws, loppers), gloves, and training
- Guidance from experienced staff
- A chance to enjoy time in nature while giving back to your community

More information: How to prepare for a NAP workday (PDF).

Position Summary

Elms Family and Community Services (EFCS) is seeking a detail-oriented and mission-driven volunteer to support fundraising and overall development goals. This role plays a critical part in strengthening EFCS’s fundraising and sponsorship efforts.

Impact of the Role

Volunteers in this role directly contribute to the efficiency and sustainability of EFCS programs by ensuring resources are readily available and by supporting efforts to secure funding. Your contributions will help expand services for youth, families, and underserved communities.

Benefits

· Gain hands-on experience in nonprofit operations and fundraising

· Build skills in inventory management, development strategy, and community engagement

· Networking opportunities with nonprofit leaders and community partners

· Letter of recommendation upon successful completion of volunteer service

Successful volunteers must have a successful background check, at no cost to you.

Learn more about us today!

Website: elmsfamilyandcommunityservices.org

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/elmsfamily&communityservices/

What Is Ele's Place?

Ele's Place is a healing center for grieving children, teens, young adults, and their families. Each week, peer-to-peer bereavement support groups help hundreds learn to cope and begin to heal after the death of a parent, sibling, or someone close to them. 

What Do Support Groups Look Like?

Groups vary from week to week depending on the needs and interests of group members. Volunteers choose from a database of activities, which include scripts and supplies provided by Ele's Place. Activities may include:

We're Currently Looking for Support with the Following Groups:

Volunteers Will:

Our comprehensive training, includes:

5 hrs of asynchronous training modules

2  sessions of asynchronous Zoom trainings (3.5 hrs each)

5 hrs of on-site training at our Ann Arbor office

Note: Participation in all training dates is mandatory

Submit a Volunteer Application

For questions, please reach out to Aysia Rodriguez, LLMSW at 734-929-6640 ext. 2207 or arodriguez@elesplace.org.

Raise a puppy that can change two lives, yours and someone who is blind!

Puppy raisers take a puppy into their home and raise it for a specific period of time. While in the home, with the guidance of Leader Dog staff and specially trained volunteers, you will be training the puppy in basic house manners, commands and exposing it to new environments in a safe manner. Once the raising period is over, the puppy returns to Leader Dog to start its formal guide dog training. 

Puppy Raising Options

Since no two households are alike, we’ve created multiple puppy-raising opportunities to fit different lifestyles. Which option is right for you?

One Household

It’s the traditional way to puppy-raise and perfect for families, college students, active
singles, retired couples and empty nesters. Usually, the puppy is picked up at 8 weeks and is raised in the home for 12-14 months.

Co-Raising (Primary and Secondary Raiser)

This option is for someone who wants to share duties with a person from another household.

Pass-Along

One raiser has the puppy for the first six months, and a second raiser has the puppy for the next six months.

Corporate

Employees can raise puppies individually or in teams of up to three.

To learn more, we recommend you attend an in-person information session or, watch a pre-recorded session. Visit www.leaderdog.org.

*a full application, screening and criminal background check are required of all applicants

Overview/The Need:
In our region, nearly 40% of families struggle to afford their basic needs. The percentage of families without access to critical resources is rising, and that includes the ability to provide learning tools at home that boost childrens’ performance in school.

Building a DIY Learning at Home Kit is a great way to ensure families have important educational items to fuel learning from home. We encourage you to get your friends and neighbors involved in building these kits!

Supplies Needed:
• Sturdy container such as a cardboard box, plastic bin, or drawstring bag (one per kit).
• Please include a minimum of three flash card sets and two other items from the list below.

FLASH CARDS (age/grade indicated on box)
• Letters
• Sight words
• Phonics
• Addition
• Subtraction
• Time/money
• Any flash cards that are math/literacy focused

WORKBOOKS
• Coloring books focused on animals, shapes, colors, letters, etc.
• Workbooks with games, learning exercises, letter tracing

BOOKS
• Children’s books focused on activities, vocabulary, friendship and learning

LEARNING GAMES
• Go Fish, matching games
• Blocks, puzzles
• Stringing beads, glue sticks, play dough

OTHER LITERACY TOOLS/MISC.
• Mini dry erase board with marker
• Small plastic bin to store items in
• Sketch/drawing pad
• Crayons

Please note that one kit can range greatly in price depending on where the items are purchased and in what quantity. The average range in cost per kit is $10-$30. Please note that some items may be available at dollar or discount stores. 

Considerations for Buying Materials:
• When you shop for materials, please keep in mind that children who receive kits come from a variety of backgrounds and demographics. It’s important to pick materials that celebrate and showcase a variety of races, ethnicities, genders, abilities, statuses, and family makeups to ensure children can see themselves and their peers represented in the materials.
• Provide materials in multiple languages. You could create a kit completely in another language or mix two languages into one kit.
• Languages most needed: English, Spanish, Arabic. (If you create kits in languages other than English, please let United Way staff know so that they can match you with an appropriate agency.)

How to Build Your Kit:
• Select your box/bin/bag plus a minimum of three flash card sets and two additional items from the above list to put in the kit.
• Collect or purchase the items. They must be new or never opened.
• Build a minimum of five kits.

Host a Drive:
• Involve your friends, family and neighbors in your volunteer efforts! Instead of purchasing items alone, host a virtual or in-person item drive. Coordinate a time and place to have the items dropped off or one location to have online purchases shipped. Be sure to set a goal of how many kits you want to complete together!

Delivery Information:
• Once you sign up (select RESPOND), we will share delivery information with you within a few days. All kits will go to local
nonprofit agencies.

Share Your Progress:
Don’t forget to take pictures of your progress and final products before delivery! Share on social media with #UWVolunteer or #LiveUnited and tag us @UnitedWaySEM.

Download DIY Project Guide to share with friends and family!

Overview/The Need:
In our region, nearly 40% of families struggle to afford their basic needs. The percentage of families without access to critical resources is rising, and that includes the ability to provide learning tools at home that boost childrens’ performance in school.

Building a DIY Learning at Home Kit is a great way to ensure families have important educational items to fuel learning from home. We encourage you to get your friends and neighbors involved in building these kits!

Supplies Needed:
• Sturdy container such as a cardboard box, plastic bin, or drawstring bag (one per kit).
• Please include a minimum of three flash card sets and two other items from the list below.

FLASH CARDS (age/grade indicated on box)
• Sentence structure
• Punctuation
• Adjectives
• Nouns and verbs
• Multiplication
• Division
• Fractions
• Any flash cards that are math/literacy focused

WORKBOOKS
• Vocabulary, reading comprehension, grammar
• Multiplication/division, fractions, measurements

BOOKS
• Novels, poetry, short stories

LEARNING GAMES
• Riddles, trivia, Brain Quest

OTHER LITERACY TOOLS/MISC.
• Mini dry erase board with marker
• Pencils or colored pencils
• Sketch/drawing pad
• Pencil sharpener
• Supply/pencil bag/box to store items in

Please note that one kit can range greatly in price depending on where the items are purchased and in what quantity. The average range in cost per kit is $10-30. Please note that some items may be available at dollar or discount stores. 

Considerations for Buying Materials:
• When you shop for materials, please keep in mind that children who receive kits come from a variety of backgrounds and demographics. It’s important to pick materials that celebrate and showcase a variety of races, ethnicities, genders, abilities, statuses, and family makeups to ensure children can see themselves and their peers represented in the materials.
• Provide materials in multiple languages. You could create a kit completely in another language or mix two languages into one kit.
• Languages most needed: English, Spanish, Arabic. (If you create kits in languages other than English, please let United Way staff know so that they can match you with an appropriate agency.)

How to Build Your Kit:
• Select your box/bin/bag plus a minimum of three flash card sets and two additional items from the above list to put in the kit.
• Collect or purchase the items. They must be new or never opened.
• Build a minimum of five kits.

Host a Drive:
• Involve your friends, family and neighbors in your volunteer efforts! Instead of purchasing items alone, host a virtual or in-person item drive. Coordinate a time and place to have the items dropped off or one location to have online purchases shipped. Be sure to set a goal of how many kits you want to complete together!

Delivery Information:
• Once you sign up (Select RESPOND), we will share delivery information with you within a few days. All kits will go to local nonprofit agencies. 

Share Your Progress:
Don’t forget to take pictures of your progress and final products before delivery! Share on social media with #UWVolunteer and #LiveUnited and tag us @UnitedWaySEM.

Download DIY Kit project guide and share with your friends and families!

Overview/The Need:
In our region, nearly 40% of families struggle to afford their basic needs. The percentage of families without access to critical resources is rising, and that includes the ability to provide learning tools at home that boost childrens’ performance in school.

Building a DIY Learning at Home Kit is a great way to ensure families have important educational items to fuel learning from home. We encourage you to get your friends and neighbors involved in building these kits!

Supplies Needed:
• Sturdy container such as a cardboard box, plastic bin, or drawstring bag (one per kit).
• Please include a minimum of three flash card sets and two other items from the list below.

FLASH CARDS (age/grade indicated on box)
• Letters
• Sight words
• Phonics
• Addition
• Subtraction
• Time/money
• Any flash cards that are math/literacy focused

WORKBOOKS
• Reading readiness, sentence structure, reading comprehension
• Math skills, math focus

BOOKS WITH COMMUNITY AND FRIENDSHIP THEME
• Learn to read, beginner chapter books

LEARNING GAMES
• Uno, Mad Libs

OTHER LITERACY TOOLS/MISC.
• Mini dry erase board with marker
• Small plastic bin to store items in
• Sketch/drawing pad
• Pencils/pencil sharpener
• Crayons

Please note that one kit can range greatly in price depending on where the items are purchased and in what quantity. The average range in cost per kit is $10-$30.  Please note that some items may be available at dollar or discount stores. 

Considerations for Buying Materials:
• When you shop for materials, please keep in mind that children who receive kits come from a variety of backgrounds and demographics. It’s important to pick materials that celebrate and showcase a variety of races, ethnicities, genders, abilities, statuses, and family makeups to ensure children can see themselves and their peers represented in the materials.
• Provide materials in multiple languages. You could create a kit completely in another language or mix two languages into one kit.
• Languages most needed: English, Spanish, Arabic (If you create kits in languages other than English, please let United Way staff know so that they can match you with an appropriate agency.)

How to Build Your Kit:
• Select your box/bin/bag plus a minimum of three flash card sets and two additional items from the above list to put in the kit.
• Collect or purchase the items. They must be new or never opened.
• Build a minimum of five kits.

Host a Drive:
• Involve your friends, family and neighbors in your volunteer efforts! Instead of purchasing items alone, host a virtual or in-person item drive. Coordinate a time and place to have the items dropped off or one location to have online purchases shipped. Be sure to set a goal of how many kits you want to complete together!

Delivery Information:
• Once you sign up (Select RESPOND), we will share delivery information with you within a few days. All kits will go to local nonprofit agencies. 

Share Your Progress:

Don’t forget to take pictures of your progress and final products before delivery! Share on social media with #UWVolunteer or #LiveUnited and tag us @UnitedWaySEM.

Download DIY Kit Project Guide

Elms Family and Community Services (EFCS) is recruiting for its Human Resources Intern role. This is an unpaid volunteer position. EFCS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, located in Clinton Township, Michigan. We service youth, families and individuals in Macomb/Wayne counties and surrounding areas.  The organization strives to improve the quality of life for youth, adults, and families in low-income and ALICE household through equitable access to services, resources, and supportive programs.

Summary of Role 

The EFCS Human Resources Intern provides human resource support to the Office of the President and supports the President/CEO of the organization.

The Human Resources intern will have both administrative and strategic responsibilities, and will help with important functions such as staffing, training and development, and compensation and benefits.

Duties and Responsibilities

Commitment: 10-15 hours weekly for one school semester.

Successful candidates must complete a level 2 background check, which is at no cost to volunteers.

Visit our website at elms Family and Community Services.org to learn more about the organization and its focus areas.

Elms Family and Community Services' Thanksgiving Support community distribution event.  Group volunteer opportunity for school, bank, and corporate partners.

Date: Friday, November 20th

Time:  1- 4 PM

Location:  Elms Family and Community Services Main site

Volunteer at Chefs in the Garden – Sept. 27, 2026

Growing Hope is thrilled to announce the return of our beloved Chefs in the Garden fundraiser, happening on Sunday, September 27th at the Growing Hope Urban Farm in Ypsilanti. Beginning at 5:00 PM, this special evening features a locally sourced, farm-to-table meal and raises vital support for our work to strengthen the local food system.

This year, we are honored to feature Chef Bob Bennett.

The evening will include a silent auction and live entertainment to round out an unforgettable night among the food and flowers at the Growing Hope Urban Farm. 

Volunteer Roles Include:

Assisting the chef and kitchen staff

Greeting and checking in guests

Passing appetizers

Serving drinks and plated meals

Bussing tables and washing dishes

Event breakdown and cleanup

Volunteers will enjoy a lively evening filled with smiling faces and happy bellies—and yes, you’ll get to taste the incredible food! Come join us for a joyful night of service, community, and celebration.

Sign up today and be part of something delicious and meaningful.

Shifts:

Food distribution is open weekly to the community from 10am -2 pm. No appointment, registration or sign up requiredl

(24230 W. McNichols Rd., Detroit, MI 48219)

Volunteers are needed during the following time slots:

Prep and set up (Fast paced, and involves some heavy lifting)
8:30am - 8:45am       Assist with set up of tables
9:00am - 9:30am       Unload food from delivery drivers
9:00am - 10:00am     Sort, organize, and present grocery items on tables for community food distribution

10:00am - 12:00pm    Distribute shopping bags to visitors, assist guests with carrying groceries to their vehicles, maintain clean and organized food presentation, break down empty tables, and carry them to appropriate storage space, etc.   

12pm -2:00pm (Very light duty)  Monitor food tables, greet visitors, distribute grocery bags, maintain, organize and consolidate food tables.    

For questions, you may contact please contact Erik Ratliff at erik@developingkids.org or call 888-294-6554 ext. 2.

Developing K.I.D.S. Fall Afterschool Program Weekly Monday - Thursday  4pm-6:30pm

   Volunteers are needed for 2 to 4 hours. Urgent need for Mondays & Wednesdays!!

 Potential Assignments:

If available, submit the volunteer application here: https://developingkids.org/volunteer/

For questions, you may contact please contact Erik Ratliff at erik@developingkids.org or call 888-294-6554 ext. 2.

Thank you in advance,

Developing K.I.D.S.

Calling All Book Lovers & Fun Makers!

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make our upcoming Family Literacy Event a memorable experience for local families!  

Join us as we celebrate the joy of reading with stories, activities, and plenty of smiles. Whether you're helping families find books, assisting with activities, or simply bringing positive energy to the event, your time can make a lasting impact. We would love to have you join our team. Every volunteer helps turn pages into possibilities!

Please contact Qiana Stovall at qstovall@iamtgc.net

As a Classroom Volunteer, you will work directly with children, building meaningful, supportive relationships that foster confidence, curiosity, and social-emotional growth. Your presence and engagement have a lasting impact on their daily experiences, helping create a nurturing environment where children feel valued, supported, and inspired to learn.

This hands-on support is an essential part of our mission. For over 90 years, Foundations Preschool of Washtenaw County has been dedicated to ensuring equitable access to high-quality early childhood care and education for underserved and historically marginalized families. We provide free and reduced-cost childcare to ensure that quality early learning is accessible to all families, regardless of income.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Provide children with one-on-one attention and support

Assist teachers during classroom activities and lessons

Engage with children through play, reading, and guided learning activities

Help create a warm, structured, and nurturing classroom environment

Time Commitment: To support consistency and structure for the children, we request that volunteers commit to a regular weekly schedule.

This is a meaningful opportunity to directly support children and families while contributing to equitable access to high-quality early childhood education.

If you are interested, please contact carriea@foundations-preschool.org.

Many of the families we serve experience food insecurity, which can create additional stress and barriers to healthy development for their children. To help meet these needs, Foundations Preschool operates a weekly food support program that provides pantry staples, fresh produce, and optional take-home food boxes for families. Volunteers play a vital role in keeping this program running smoothly, and we are currently seeking long-term volunteers to help maintain and support our on-site food pantry. Their efforts directly improve family well-being and ensure children have the nutrition they need to learn and grow.

This hands-on support is an essential part of our broader mission. For over 90 years, Foundations Preschool of Washtenaw County has been dedicated to ensuring equitable access to high-quality early childhood care and education for underserved and historically marginalized families. We provide free and reduced-cost childcare to help make quality care accessible for all families.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Organize and stock food donations

Set up the food distribution counter

Separate food items from Food Gathers for family distribution and childcare program use

Assemble weekly food boxes for families

Assist with additional pantry-related tasks as needed

Time Commitment:

Weekly commitment required (Tuesday afternoons preferred)

Long-term volunteers preferred

This is a meaningful opportunity to directly support children and families in our community by helping ensure access to nutritious food. Please reach out to carriea@foundations-preschool.org if interested.

Help inspire a love of reading while introducing children to the diverse careers, cultures, and experiences that make our community unique! Our Mystery Reader Program invites storytellers, professionals, and community volunteers to visit a classroom and share a favorite children's book. Whether you're sharing your career, culture, language, or traditions, your visit helps children broaden their understanding of the world and imagine new possibilities for their future.

Reading aloud supports early literacy by building vocabulary, language, listening, and comprehension skills while creating meaningful connections with our community.

For more than 90 years, Foundations Preschool of Washtenaw County has been dedicated to providing equitable access to high-quality early childhood education for underserved and historically marginalized families.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Read a favorite children's book to a preschool classroom.

Share a little about your career, culture, or role in the community.

Optional: Bring a prop, wear a uniform or traditional attire, or share an item related to your story.

Time Commitment:

One time visit (approximately 1 hour).

Flexible scheduling throughout the year.

This is a wonderful opportunity to inspire young learners through literacy while celebrating the many careers, cultures, and experiences that enrich our community. If you are interested, please contact carriea@foundations-preschool.org.