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:

If this describes you, we are unable to have you as a volunteer:

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

Developing K.I.D.S. receives food deliveries every Tuesday from Trader Joe's.

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.    

****We are still looking for volunteers****

***** You are not required to be an expert or having a teachers degree****

The Maurice A.C. Kirkwood Jr. Youth Foundation's commitment to providing tutors for reading and math in classrooms for elementary and middle school children is an impactful initiative. This program aims to enhance students' academic performance by offering personalized support and guidance in foundational subjects. Tutors can:

Boost Literacy Skills: Help students improve their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and overall literacy, which are critical for academic success.

Strengthen Math Foundations: Provide targeted assistance in math concepts, ensuring students grasp fundamental skills and build confidence.

Encourage Positive Role Models: Serve as mentors/tutors who inspire and motivate students, offering encouragement and demonstrating the value of education.

Enhance Classroom Learning: Work alongside teachers to create a more dynamic and supportive learning environment, addressing the diverse needs of students.

Promote Equity in Education: Offer additional resources to students who may benefit from individualized attention, fostering an equitable approach to learning.

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.

Campus Puppies

For college students raising on campuses approved by Leader Dog.

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

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!

There are several new volunteer models including hosting a female when she is not whelping puppies, or you can host a female only when she is whelping. Or you can temporarily foster a breeding dog while they are waiting for their placement.

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.

We welcome any quantity of non-religious cards or placemats with messages of encouragement/thinking of you, with examples below. 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.  

Personal Care/Pantry Item Needs 

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 

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 are in high demand!

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 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 typically be completed within 2-3 weeks depending on how quickly applicants are able to address each of the required tasks.

AAMOW welcomes any quantity of non-religious cards or placemats with messages of encouragement/thinking of you. 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. 

Personal Care/Pantry Item Needs 

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 

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.     

Victory Garden Volunteer | Staebler Farm County Park, Superior Township | Year-Round
Staebler Farm County Park has a Victory Garden that is looking to be re-energized by MULTIPLE VOLUNTEERS to help support the Teaching Kitchen at the Michigan Folk School.
Victory Gardens, also known as war gardens or food gardens for defense, were vegetable, fruit, and herb gardens planted at private residences and public parks during World War I and II.
Detailed Information Flyer found here:https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/90ba08a8-9110-4c85-a1ea-3a96655be233

SPRING: 8-10 hours a week*
Clean-up garden beds, getting them ready for planting.

SUMMER: 3-4 hours a week*
Maintenance of the garden, including harvesting crops grown.

FALL: 1-2 hours a week*
Maintenance of the garden, including harvesting crops grown. Pest monitoring.

WINTER: Hours project-based
Garden Maintenance and planning.

If this opportunity sounds interesting to YOU, email parks-volunteering@washtenaw.org (VICTORY GARDEN in subject) or register online below.
NOTE: Registration constitutes an application of interest rather than official enrollment. After registering, you will be contacted by the Volunteer Coordinator with further information.
Volunteers ages 16+ welcome.
TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED. A basic understanding of gardening principles is needed. Multiple volunteer positions available. Most volunteer work will be done independently, depending on YOUR schedule.
*Hours are estimates and will be shared by multiple volunteers

PURPOSE OF JOB: Plan party theme and purchase party supplies for children living at an emergency shelter. Able to raise or provide own funds to purchase party supplies.

TIME COMMITMENT REQUIRED:  2 HOURS including:

+ watch short informational video about Wayne Metro, which can be accessed at: https://youtu.be/Yhqy_kTenKI

+ 1.5 hours estimated for doing volunteer job duties below

DUTIES

PURPOSE OF JOB: Plan and purchase hygiene or school supplies to fill kits or backpacks for individuals and families. Kits and backpacks will go to either youth, families, or adults served by our Housing Services or school-based whole family support services. Volunteer needs to be able to raise or provide own funds to purchase supplies.

TIME COMMITMENT REQUIRED:  2 HOURS including:

~ watch short informational video about Wayne Metro, which can be accessed at: https://youtu.be/Yhqy_kTenKI

~ 2 hours estimated to complete job duties

DUTIES

QUALIFICATIONS

LOCATION:  REMOTE = You may do this volunteer job anywhere!

BENEFITS

APPLICATION PROCESS:  Contact email below to ask questions and schedule pick-up/drop-off:  wmdevelopment@waynemetro.org.

Community Housing Network is in need of "Welcome Home Baskets". We collect basic necessities for people escaping homelessness so that they can thrive in their new homes. We also provide basic necessities to our other program participants as needed.

We are looking for:

Paper products: Toilet Paper (individually wrapped is preferred) Paper towel, Plates, napkins, cutlery, Facial tissues

Hygiene items: Soap, body wash, shampoo/conditioner, toothpaste/toothbrush, period products, deodorant

Cleaning products: Dish soap, disinfecting sprays & wipes, window cleaner, shower cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, towels, sponges, trash bags, mops, brooms, bleach

Bedroom: Air mattress, sheets, pillows

Bathroom: Shower curtain, bathmat, plunger

Kitchen: Trashcan, cookware- pots/pans, dishes, silverware, drinkware, serving utensils

Other home goods: Lamps/lighting, first aid basics (band aids, ice packs)

Put the "fun" in FUNdraising! Community Housing Network is always looking for people to host fundraisers on our behalf!

The possibilities are endless! You just need some time and dedication to raising the money to support our neighbors in need to help build thriving communities. 

Start a competition - set an entry fee and the winner gets half the collected funds while the other half is donated. Set up casual/jeans day at work, or switch it up and have a "formal" Friday for a small donation to enter.  Have a business? Set up a collections box to gather items we need for our "Welcome Home Baskets" or donation jar near the check out. 

Whatever you do make it fun! And if you have questions, please let us know- contact Katie at KSimons@CHNinc.net

You can help!  The Community Literacy Council, a non-profit organization, needs adult volunteers to help adult English language learners in Western Wayne County who have limited English language abilities.  Most of our tutors work one-on-one with learners to help them develop vital reading, writing, and communication skills.  Tutor training sessions are available three times a year.  Tutors are able to pick their learners and tutor locations although typically tutoring takes place in public libraries.  You too can make a difference in the life of an English language learner!

The Child Safe Michigan Mentoring Program is one of the only successful year-long programs in the state of Michigan that is dedicated primarily to youth with lived foster care experience ages 14-23. Not only do youth with lived foster care experience deal with age-appropriate issues facing youth today, but they also have to face being separated from their biological family, residing in new homes, and attending new schools all while dealing with the abuse and/or neglect that led to their placement in the foster care system.

The Mentoring Program requires at least a one-year commitment where the mentor and mentee meet two to four times per month within the community. Mentors must be at 21 years old. Once someone has decided to take the steps to becoming a mentor, they will be sent a packet of materials including an application and background check authorizations. They will be asked to provide contact information for three personal references who can attest to your character and appropriateness in mentoring a youth. Along with completing the application packet, they will participate in an interview with one of the Mentoring Program staff as a means of learning about their hobbies and interests to best match them with a mentee. This interview also allows an opportunity for them to ask questions they may have about the mentoring experience. As a final step of the application process, they will be invited to attend a six-hour New Mentor Orientation; this training is typically held on a Saturday and is conducted either in-person or virtually every three months.

We’re looking for a compassionate, experienced hair stylists to volunteer their time for a special event, providing haircuts to children with Autism. The ideal volunteers are patient, understanding, and have experience working with kids who may have sensory sensitivities. Your time and talent can help make haircuts a positive, stress-free experience for our clients.

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 Jackee Brown at jbrown@developingkids.org or call 888-294-6554 ext. 2.

Thank you in advance,

Developing K.I.D.S.

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.

Wish Granter Volunteer:
Work with a partner to meet with wish kids and their families to help determine their wishes and, and then work with our staff to make those wishes a reality. Wish-granting volunteers must be 21 years of age, attend a wish-granting training and be able to commit to at least one year of volunteering.

Join Habitat for Humanity as a valued volunteer and help build homes, strengthen communities, and make a lasting impact on families in need. Volunteers play a crucial role in supporting our mission to provide affordable housing and improve living conditions for those less fortunate. Whether you have construction experience or are eager to learn, there’s a place for you in our team!

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

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/

The ReStore in Waterford is open Monday-Sunday from 10:30am-2:30pm or 2:30-5:30pm

For more information please feel free to contact Cristina Verduzco cristinav@habitatoakland.org

 Are you passionate about spreading joy and brightening someone's day? Do you enjoy writing friendly letters and want to join a virtual project? Are you looking for a team project or a meaningful event activity? Become a volunteer and make a meaningful difference for seniors in care homes and programs in Detroit, across Michigan and worldwide.

Board members of RAAH support community efforts to make a home of one's own a reality for people who lack safe living spaces or for those threatened with eviction. We learn about the efforts already underway and advocate for new approaches. RAAH has raised around $800,000 dollars in more than 20 years for projects on Washtenaw County in aid of affordable housing providers. Board members have also advocated with local congregations and at public meetings for sensible housing policies and projects. 

Ideal community service for high school teen. Located close to Pioneer High, we need a volunteer to wrap presents and make goody bags. Work is done at your house after pick up in Stonebridge location. Times and need varies each month depending on how many birthday requests we receive. Possible opportunity to deliver presents to local social service agencies as well.

Many communities are unaware of MADD Victim Services and how MADD helps victims/survivors of impaired driving. Volunteer outreach and communications specialists help to enhance community awareness of MADD Victim Services. By building relationships, educating the community, and connecting community members with needed services, outreach and communications volunteers help to solidify the presence of MADD Victim Services in all communities, thereby ensuring that victims/survivors receive the support they need.

Skills/Training Requirements:

Time Commitment: 2- 4 hours per week; six month commitment; or as needed.

This opportunity will take place out in the community near your home and location will be determined with you after you register. Volunteer orientation virtually on Microsoft Teams.

Want more Information or Have Questions?

If interested, please contact Michelle Lanthier, the Coordinator of Volunteer Resources: Michelle.lanthier@madd.org 248-524-1745 Ext: 2653

Seniors need your help this Spring and Summer!  Volunteers needed to help seniors with general yard cleanup.  Services performed include leaf-raking, cleaning flower beds (no planting), spray cleaning outdoor windows, and trimming branches.  A great opportunity for individuals, youth groups, and corporate groups because it is quick and easy to set up.  You pick the date and community to serve.  We provide the tools and assign yards to your group based on how many hours your group wants to volunteer.  That simple!  Services do not involve ladders or removing trash other than natural yard waste.  Contact us today to schedule your yard cleanup!  

This is a static volunteer opportunity with a monthly commitment. In need of skilled professionals in areas of legal, law enforcement, event planning, nonprofit management, fundraising, policy, marketing and communications, and or similar skill sets.

Typical Time Commitment: 1-hour Monthly Meeting in the evening, and 3-4 hours outside of Meetings per Month completing assigned tasks.

Below is a List of all our Our Committees:

Programs Committee: Help grow our Underage Drinking Prevention program, and build a Court Monitoring program. Help expand and create prevention programs and events to stop drunk and drugged driving. Help out at community outreach events and at speaking engagements, to spread awareness of MADD. 

Marketing and Communications: Collaborate with staff to expand and implement PR, media, and advertising. Help expand MADD's outreach to be better be represented in media markets. Assist with media interviews, and help with Letter to the Editor and Opinion pieces in local newspapers. Help with designing of materials, and other promotional pieces.

Victim Services: Help spread awareness of MADD's victim services through community presentations, and outreach. Help recruit Victim Services volunteers to assist staff, work the hotline, and become a Victim Advocate. Expand services and events, like peer support and support groups, for victims and survivors.

Fundraising: Help staff with creating individual fundraising plans to better thank donors, and get new donors engaged. Use your connections to help gain sponsorships for events. Help staff bring in donations and create new methods of fundraising. Assist staff in grand writing, and updating MADD fundraising materials.

Public Policy: Work to Strengthen Existing Laws and Pass New Ones to stop and prevent drunk and drugged driving. Help staff with gaining support and passing an All Offender Ignition Interlock Law. Help build support around Advanced Vehicle Technology.  Help Support MADD legislative priorities.

Leadership: Help expand and grow current volunteer opportunities, and create new opportunities to get volunteers engaged episodically or statically. Help thank volunteers and recruit new ones, and come up with new methods to get volunteers oriented and trained.

If interested, please contact Michelle Lanthier, the Coordinator of Volunteer Resources:

Michelle.lanthier@madd.org

248-524-1745 Ext: 2653

Volunteer on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays to help with our food pantry and clothing closet

Macomb County Pride is seeking planning committee members for our annual Pride Festival held in August in Mount Clemens. We need volunteers for tasks such as: seeking sponsorships, contacting vendors, planning activities, creating social media content, community outreach, decorations, logistics, and more. We strive to keep it fun and social. Help us build our Macomb County LGBTQ+ and ally community through this great event. Most of our planning meetings are virtual and the time commitment is flexible.

We could not fulfill our mission without the help of our volunteers! Giving back to the community by volunteering allows you to be a Friend In Deed for our neighbors in need, and for the community. It’s also a great way to gain a new, broader, and more unique perspective, and meet like-minded people.

We could not fulfill our mission without the help of our volunteers! Giving back to the community by volunteering allows you to be a Friend In Deed for our neighbors in need, and for the community. It’s also a great way to gain a new, broader, and more unique perspective, and meet like-minded people.

VOLUNTEER JOB TITLE: Volunteer Case Manager
Reports to: Executive Director
Salary:  Volunteer
Status:  N/A                                        
Type:  *Flexible Part-time (Works during pantry business hours weekly)

 GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Volunteer Case Managers help families who are enrolled in the HHFP Breathing Room program and or Pit Stop program to navigate the array of support services to increase their stability in four key areas. 

Case management: Consists of connecting the recipient(s) with authorized support services as relevant and documenting how the person is progressing in utilizing said support services. The position is primarily connects clients to referral resource and is NOT a counseling or clinical position.

In the Breathing Room program Case Management review the following areas of need via mandatory face-to face weekly visits. (Areas of review are based off the ALICE criteria)

http://www.unitedwayalice.org/overview.php

JOB FUNCTION:

OPERATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School diploma and 2 years’ experience in customer service, and or human services or similar field is preferred. 2 years of experience in a similar non-profit organization. Demonstrated experience with case management and or client intake.
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Volunteer Insurance Billing Specialist

The Dearborn Pastoral Counseling Center has a unique, interesting, challenging, and rewarding volunteer position.  We consider this an excellent opportunity for a volunteer who has experience with insurance billing and would like to contribute to a meaningful community cause.  We estimate this will require approximately 10 to 12 hours per week.  That estimate can vary depending on several factors such as changing expectations of insurance companies and timeliness of insurance payments.

Activities include:

Dearborn Pastoral Counseling Center is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that has been providing faith-based mental health counseling since 1984.  Additional information about out agency can be found on our web-site at www.dpcc.us

To apply send a cover letter and resume to dpcc11@att.net or by U.S. mail to Dearborn Pastoral Counseling Center, Attention:  Bob Pattullo, Vice President, Board of Directors, 24110 Cherry Hill Road, Dearborn, Michigan  48124.

The person filling this role will assist the agency with developing and maintaining marketing and public relations materials.  This includes updating newsletters, social media, event advertising, etc.

The Donor Engagement Specialist Volunteer will serve as an advocate and solicitor to donors and potential fundraising sponsors. This volunteer will research donor profiles and ensure they are consistently engaged with the organization, and will make both phone and written solicitations to engage or reengage donors and/or sponsors on behalf of the organizations.

The volunteer must be comfortable with soliciting potential individuals and businesses over the phone.

We are seeking one or two individuals who have worked in public relations and / or media relations to help us tell our story more widely.  Former journalists or new PR professionals are welcome to volunteer. Help us occasionally or regularly.

We have a very busy year ahead with events, competitions and summer jobs for Detroit youth. You will volunteer to write media releases, email newsletters and pitch and follow up with journalists, editors, producers to get Mint some stories and coverage.

Join our Marketing Group and help Mint continue the momentum this year.

Be the person to create the spark that tap into the dreams, break down the walls and builds up the confidence of a young person. In just a couple of hours a month, you can help empower them on their path to graduate high school with a plan for their future and a mentor whose impact will last a lifetime.

Our matches have the flexibility and autonomy to decide upon activities that will work well for their growing relationship. However, we encourage and faciliate well rounded activities and events inlcuded in our REACH Program (Recreation, Education and Careers, Arts and Culture, Civic Engagement, and Health and Wellness). Have fun and make a difference in a young persons' life.

Ready to get started?

Volunteers will be available to assist residents with technology questions and issues. Residents may have questions regarding their phone, TV, tablet, computer, or using the internet. Volunteers are expected to make a weekly committment. We do understand that there may be occasional days when you would not be available to volunteer for a week. Background check, health screenings, orientation, and interview required.

Dear Washtenaw Neighbors, Friends, and Community!

We're excited to invite you to join us for volunteer workdays at Apple Ridge Community Gardens. We will be out at Apple Ridge Community Gardens, at E Clark and Ridge Rd, every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6 - 8 PM with EMU's AKA Sorority!

At Apple Ridge Community Gardens we'll be building raised beds, weeding around our pollinator garden, adding mulch, planting perennials, installing an herb garden, building out our Underground Railroad Garden, and much more. See here for our full and exciting work list planned for Apple Ridge!

We'll provide all necessary materials and equipment. Please bring water for yourself and wear comfortable outdoor clothing to protect from the sun. 

Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a meaningful impact at the Apple Ridge Community Gardens. We look forward to working with you to create a thriving agricultural space for our community.

Sincerely,

Willow Run Acres Team

Dear Detroit and Southeast Michigan Neighbors, Friends, and Community!

We're excited to invite you to join us for volunteer workdays at Willow Run Acres Detroit. We will be out at our new Farm & Garden site in Detroit every Sundays from 9 am - 12 PM. Please call our Executive Director, TC, at (734) 717-4849 for further updates on start date and location!

At Willow Run Acres Detroit we'll be building raised beds, weeding around our pollinator garden, combining mulch and compost, planting perennials, installing fruit and vegetable trees, and more! See here for our full and exciting work list planned for Willow Run Acres Detroit!

We'll provide all necessary materials and equipment. Please bring water for yourself and wear comfortable outdoor clothing to protect from the sun. 

Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a meaningful impact at Willow Run Acres Detroit. We look forward to working with you to create a thriving agricultural space for our community.

Sincerely,

Willow Run Acres Team

Circles Washtenaw County invites you to join our poverty fighting community by volunteering in the Children's Program! Circles meets every Tuesday from 6-8:00 pm in Ann Arbor. We start with a meal shared by all (volunteers, parents, & children), and then while parents go off to their activities designed to help them get out of poverty, children learn and have fun in a program of their own.  

Currently we are looking for volunteers to join the program June-July. Volunteers will assist the teachers in implementing activities for their designated age group. Each month has a different theme and we encourage volunteers to share their ideas and talents with the group!

Come join us for two hours, once a week for free dinner and an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children!

Volunteer Form: Circles Volunteer Form
Or call us at:  734-340-9042

Email: circles@friendsindeedmi.org

This volunteer opportunity - an eco-workday - focuses on invasive plant removal and strengthening ecosystems at the University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum (Arb) and Gardens. Perfect for groups, individuals, and pairs, your participation aids our mission to foster a greener, healthier world.

Learn more about our Arb and Garden's eco-workdays and sign-up directly for an open spot at the below link. Most eco-workdays happen the 2nd and 3rd Saturday of each month throughout the full calendar year - yes, even winter! - but we often add special days and events too throughout each month. 

Although we do welcome minors and families (with adult supervision), this volunteer work is best suited for those 16+ in age due to the use of hand tools and other factors. Feel free to reach out to discuss if this is a good fit!

Zaman's Good Deeds Resale Shop provides a free, dignified selection experience for clients needing clothes, furniture, and household goods. It is also open to the public for low-cost purchases. The proceeds from these purchases go to better serve our clients through Zaman's various other programs, including rent and utilities assistance, buying food, and hotel costs. The store is part of Zaman's overall mission to provide basic needs and job training to female heads of household and female refugees and immigrants. 

Volunteers will assist our staff in the Good Deeds Resale Store with sorting and organizing donations, re-stocking shelves, hanging clothing, cleaning items and areas, and creating displays for our customers and clients.

Zaman Good Deeds Resale Store - Hope for Humanity Center: 26091 Trowbridge St., Inkster, MI 48141

The store is looking for volunteers: Monday - Friday, 10 a - 1 p.  

Shifts are typically 2 - 3 hours

Fill out Zaman's volunteer application here or email volunteer@zamaninternational.org. We hope to see you soon!

Zaman International is seeking the following donations to continue to provide basic needs assistance to local families in need, especially single mother households and refugee/immigrant households. 

Self-care items for mothers. We provide toys, candy, and goodies to the kids, and we like to also provide self-care and fun items to the mothers. Here are some examples of items that the mothers appreciate:

Donations may be shipped to or dropped off at Zaman's Hope for Humanity Center, 26091 Trowbridge St, Inkster, MI 48141, Monday - Friday, between 9:00am and 3:00pm. Please call the Zaman main line, 313-551-3994 or email Abby Brooks at ademars@zamaninternational.org with any questions or for more details. 

Work directly with our participants in our day health centers!

Provide a joyful experience for our aging participants! Join us at our Clinton Township day health center to engage with aging adults in your community. 

Follow this LINK to complete an application. 

Volunteers will be provided with ongoing staff support throughout their service with us and will be included in appreciation events. 

We encourage our volunteers to donate three hours per week. A Background Check is required for volunteering at PACE Southeast Michigan. 

Availability: Weekdays 9:00am 2:00pm

Join us and help make a difference in the community.

St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center Children's After School Program is a free, personalized, one-on-one tutoring program for children in grades 1-6, designed to offer year round support, focusing on math and reading. The Children’s Education Program helps to bridge the educational gap for students who are motivated to learn and for parents who support their learning.

Skills and Interests:

Now is the moment to build a better tomorrow.

Volunteers act as one-on-one or small group tutors for children in grades 1-6. Tasks will include reading and language arts activities and helping children with basic math. All lessons, worksheets, learning games, and materials are prepared by staff and ready for the volunteer tutor and student to work on together.

The Children's Tutoring Program runs from 4 pm - 6 pm Monday through Thursday.

Volunteer when you can, daily, weekly, monthly.

Volunteer Requirements:

Access our Online Application here-
https://www.svsfcenter.org/how-to-help/volunteer/

Contact Deirdre Hope with questions: deirdre.hope@svsfcenter.org

Goodwill of Greater Detroit has six stores.  They are in three counties.  Locations include:  Commerce, Ypsilanti, Woodhaven, Dearborn, Canton, and Livonia.  In late 2024, two more locations will be opening in Southfield and Madision Heights.  

The opportunity is available for individual and group volunteering opportunities.  Volunteers will help to assist donors bringing donations in, sorting, organizing, and displaying items in gaylords as well as in the store.   

This is also a good opportunity for school volunteering hours and for youth volunteers 12 and over.  Please contact us if interested at Development@goodwilldetroit.org 

Opportunities can be Mon. - Fri. between the hours of 10:00a.m. and 7:00p.m. with some opportunities on the weekends.  WE can also customize days and times that would work best for you.  Hope to see you soon!

Goodwill of Greater Detroit has six stores.  They are in three counties.  Locations include:  Commerce, Ypsilanti, Woodhaven, Dearborn, Canton, and Livonia.  In late 2024, two more locations will be opening in Southfield and Madision Heights.  

The opportunity is available for individual and group volunteering opportunities.  Volunteers will help to assist donors bringing donations in, sorting, organizing, and displaying items in gaylords as well as in the store.   

This is also a good opportunity for school volunteering hours and for youth volunteers 12 and over.  Please contact us if interested at Development@goodwilldetroit.org 

Opportunities can be Mon. - Fri. between the hours of 10:00a.m. and 7:00p.m. with some opportunities on the weekends.  WE can also customize days and times that would work best for you.  Hope to see you soon!

Goodwill of Greater Detroit has six stores.  They are in three counties.  Locations include:  Commerce, Ypsilanti, Woodhaven, Dearborn, Canton, and Livonia.  In late 2024, two more locations will be opening in Southfield and Madision Heights.  

The opportunity is available for individual and group volunteering opportunities.  Volunteers will help to assist donors bringing donations in, sorting, organizing, and displaying items in gaylords as well as in the store.   

This is also a good opportunity for school volunteering hours and for youth volunteers 12 and over.  Please contact us if interested at Development@goodwilldetroit.org 

Opportunities can be Mon. - Fri. between the hours of 10:00a.m. and 7:00p.m. with some opportunities on the weekends.  WE can also customize days and times that would work best for you.  Hope to see you soon!

Goodwill of Greater Detroit has six stores.  They are in three counties.  Locations include:  Commerce, Ypsilanti, Woodhaven, Dearborn, Canton, and Livonia.  In late 2024, two more locations will be opening in Southfield and Madision Heights.  

The opportunity is available for individual and group volunteering opportunities.  Volunteers will help to assist donors bringing donations in, sorting, organizing, and displaying items in gaylords as well as in the store.   

This is also a good opportunity for school volunteering hours and for youth volunteers 12 and over.  Please contact us if interested at Development@goodwilldetroit.org 

Opportunities can be Mon. - Fri. between the hours of 10:00a.m. and 7:00p.m. with some opportunities on the weekends.  WE can also customize days and times that would work best for you.  Hope to see you soon!

Goodwill of Greater Detroit has six stores.  They are in three counties.  Locations include:  Commerce, Ypsilanti, Woodhaven, Dearborn, Canton, and Livonia.  In late 2024, two more locations will be opening in Southfield and Madision Heights.  

The opportunity is available for individual and group volunteering opportunities.  Volunteers will help to assist donors bringing donations in, sorting, organizing, and displaying items in gaylords as well as in the store.   

This is also a good opportunity for school volunteering hours and for youth volunteers 12 and over.  Please contact us if interested at Development@goodwilldetroit.org 

Opportunities can be Mon. - Fri. between the hours of 10:00a.m. and 7:00p.m. with some opportunities on the weekends.  WE can also customize days and times that would work best for you.  Hope to see you soon!

Goodwill of Greater Detroit has six stores.  They are in three counties.  Locations include:  Commerce, Ypsilanti, Woodhaven, Dearborn, Canton, and Livonia.  In late 2024, two more locations will be opening in Southfield and Madision Heights.  

The opportunity is available for individual and group volunteering opportunities.  Volunteers will help to assist donors bringing donations in, sorting, organizing, and displaying items in gaylords as well as in the store.   

This is also a good opportunity for school volunteering hours and for youth volunteers 12 and over.  Please contact us if interested at Development@goodwilldetroit.org 

Opportunities can be Mon. - Fri. between the hours of 10:00a.m. and 7:00p.m. with some opportunities on the weekends.  WE can also customize days and times that would work best for you.  Hope to see you soon!

Youth Empowerment, Enrichment, and Development Program for girls Partner and/or Volunteer -> www.irisblooms.org

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

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. That includes the ability to provide learning tools at home that boost childrens’ performance in school and bring families together for educational activities.

Building a DIY Children and Family Enrichment Kit is a great way to ensure all families have essential items to fuel educational experiences at home and spend quality time together. 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).
Items (Please include a minimum of five items per kit at any age/grade level.):
• Crayons
• Coloring books
• Puzzles
• Family games/cards
• Educational workbooks
• Children’s books

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 to $30.

How to Build Your Kit:
• Select your box/bin/bag and a minimum of five items from the above list to put in the kit.
• Collect or purchase the items. They must be new or never opened/used.
• 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 where online purchases should be shipped. Be sure to set a goal of how many kits you want to complete together.

Delivery Information:
Once you sign up by selecting RESPOND, we will share delivery information with you within a few days. All kits will go to local nonprofit agencies. We will also send you tips and tricks for where to purchase items and keeping costs down.

Sharing 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 with @UnitedWaySEM.

Download this flyer and share with your friends and families!

Join our Resident Service Coordinator, Christa Hughbanks in leading our after school tutoring program 3-5pm M, Tu, W at our New Parkridge community. Preschool-5yr old activities are from 4:30-5:30pm and all ages are welcome from 4-5pm. Activities are varied by week but for preschool age, typically include fine motor skill development, creative expression, cognitive/emotional development. For school age children, backpack checks, homework help, social emotional learning, crafts, and more. There is plenty of parking on-site in front of the Amos Washington building as well as a nearby bus stop. Volunteers will be asked to complete a confidentiality form, emergency contact form, and DHS form 1929/central registry clearance. Once these forms are complete, Ms. Hughbanks will meet with you one on one for 30 minutes prior to starting tutoring to provide an overview of the program.

Barn Sanctuary is always looking for volunteers to help us at the shelter. We rely on passionate, dedicated, and talented people for so much of what we do. Volunteering at Barn Sanctuary is a truly rewarding experience; you will have the rare and unique opportunity to get to know our resident animals and participate in work that makes a difference. Volunteering at Barn Sanctuary also provides valuable experience for those pursuing careers or passions in the animal care and protection arena.

Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities

The bulk of volunteer responsibilities consist of physical chores. Volunteers will be responsible for mucking out stalls/pens, yards, and pastures; laying clean bedding in living areas; scrubbing and refilling water buckets; restocking hay, straw, and wood shavings; and keeping each building generally clean and well-maintained.   The animals require care every day of the year, regardless of the weather and they rely on committed volunteers to be there for them. Similarly, the Shelter team is reliant upon committed volunteers to assist with tackling chores around the property rain or shine.

Click here to learn more about joining the Barn Sanctuary volunteer team.

Barn Sanctuary is always looking for volunteers to help us at the shelter. We rely on passionate, dedicated, and talented people for so much of what we do. Volunteering at Barn Sanctuary is a truly rewarding experience; you will have the rare and unique opportunity to get to know our resident animals and participate in work that makes a difference. Volunteering at Barn Sanctuary also provides valuable experience for those pursuing careers or passions in the animal care and protection arena.

Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities

The bulk of volunteer responsibilities consist of physical chores. Volunteers will be responsible for mucking out stalls/pens, yards, and pastures; laying clean bedding in living areas; scrubbing and refilling water buckets; restocking hay, straw, and wood shavings; and keeping each building generally clean and well-maintained. Occasionally the Animal Care team may require help with other tasks, including feeding and animal handling, from volunteers who are comfortable assisting (though this will largely fall to Lead Volunteers when possible). Volunteers are also welcome to brush and groom some of the larger animals once regular cleaning tasks have been completed. The animals require care every day of the year, regardless of the weather and they rely on committed volunteers to be there for them. Similarly, the Shelter team is reliant upon committed volunteers to assist with tackling chores around the property rain or shine.

Click here to learn more about becoming a Shelter Volunteer

Goodwill of Greater Detroit welcomes donations to help support multiple programs. 

Volunteers can drop off donations or opt to do a donation drive individually or with an employer partner. 

Please contact development@goodwilldetroit.org for more information about dates, times, and location.  Individual volunteers can drop off at our heaquarters (address listed below) or at any of our 6 store locations including; Dearborn, Canton, Livonia, Ypsilanti, Commerce, or Woodhaven.  

Donations help fund programs that provide employment and training programs, skilled trades that include welding, craft laborers, HVAC, and Clean tech, programs for individuals with intellectual and physical barriers as well as those justice-involved, unemployed or underemployed.  These life-chaning programs help these trainees get in demand jobs, making liveable wages which impacts their families, employers, and our communities.  

Overview/The Need:
In our region, nearly 40% of families struggle to afford their basic needs. Many families can’t stretch their budgets to afford the increasing costs of essential household and personal care items.

Building a DIY Supporting Our Neighbors Kit is a great way to provide essential items for families in need. We encourage you to get your friends and neighbors involved in building these kits!

Please note that one that one kit can range greatly in price depending on where the items are purchased, which items are selected and in what quantity. The average range in cost per kit is $10-$30.

How to Build Your Kit:
• Select your box/bin/bag and a minimum of five items from the supplies list to put in the kit.
• Collect or purchase the items. They must be new or unopened.
• 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 where the online purchases should be shipped. Be sure to set a goal of how many kits you want to complete together.

Delivery Information:
Once you sign up by selecting 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, #LiveUnited, and tag us with @UnitedWaySEM.

Download this flyer and share with your friends and family!

Overview/The Need:
In our region, nearly 40% of families struggle to afford their basic needs. Many parents in our neighborhoods cannot afford the increasing costs of essential infant care items.

Building a DIY Infant Care Kit is a great way to provide essential items that will help families keep their children healthy. 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).

Items to Package Together in the Kit:
•Baby wipes
•Diaper rash ointment
•Baby wash
Items to Keep Outside Kit:
•Diapers
•Formula

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 $15 to $30.

How to Build Your Kit:

• Select your box/bin/bag and a minimum of five items from the above list to put in the kit.
• Collect or purchase the items. They must be new or never opened/used.
• 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 where the online purchases should be shipped. Be sure to set a goal of how many kits you want to complete together.

Delivery Information:
Once you sign up by selecting RESPOND, we will share delivery information with you within a few days. All kits will go to local nonprofit agencies. We will also send you tips and tricks for where to purchase items and keeping costs down.

Sharing 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 with @UnitedWaySEM.

Download this flyer and share with your friends and families!

Overview/The Need:

Most seniors who live in group residences spend long stretches of time alone – even those who are able to socialize regularly. And many seniors are still recovering from the additional isolation brought on by the pandemic.

Building a DIY Senior Care Kit is a great way to lift the spirits of seniors while providing resources to counter the effects of loneliness. 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).
• Items (Please include a minimum of three items per kit plus a greeting card.):
• Letter/greeting card with generic salutations
• Playing cards and/or small game sets (checkers, dominoes, cribbage, etc.)
• Activity books (crossword, word search, sudoku)
• Jigsaw puzzles
• Basic craft kits
• Large-print books
• Artwork by children and families (drawings/colorings)

Please note that one kit can range greatly in price depending on where the items are purchased, which items are selected and in what quantity. The average range in cost per kit is $7 to $25. 

How to Build Your Kit:
• Select your box/bin/bag and a minimum of three items from the above list to put in the kit.
• Collect or purchase the items. They must be new or never opened/used.
• 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 where online purchases should be shipped. Be sure to set a goal of how many kits you want to complete together.

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

Sharing 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 with @UnitedWaySEM.

Download this flyer and share with your friends and families!

Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers strives to help seniors and disabled adults preserve their independence by providing volunteer services to help them fill the gaps they need to remain living in their own homes. One of the services we offer is assistance with yardwork such as weeding, raking leaves, trimming shrubs, and more (not including cutting grass or shoveling snow) in Macomb, Oakland, and St. Clair counties. Great groups or individuals to help with! 

Opportunities are very flexible, volunteers indicate what cities they want to help in, how often they want to help, and the best days/times they are available to volunteer and IVC only calls to ask about requests that match the volunteer's preferences.

Whether you can help once a week, once a month, or once a year, any time you can dedicate is greatly appreciated!

Give us a call or email today to get started! 

Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers strives to help seniors and disabled adults preserve their independence by providing volunteer services to help them fill the gaps they need to remain living in their own homes. One of the services we offer is light housekeeping for those who are no longer to do it on their own. Volunteers assist with occasional light housekeeping such as dusting, vacuuming, dishes, laundry, and more. 

Opportunities are very flexible, volunteers indicate what cities they want to help in, how often they want to help, and the best days/times they are available to volunteer and IVC only calls to ask about requests that match the volunteer's preferences.

Whether you can help once a week, once a month, or once a year, any time you can dedicate is greatly appreciated!

Give us a call or email today to get started! 

We're looking for volunteers to assist with in-office activities that support the American Lung Association's missions and initiatives. Following the terrific success of the Fight For Air Climb in Detroit, and are now preparing for our LUNG FORCE Walk in October and our engagement at the Detroit Free Press Marathon in October! We would love to rally the support of our volunteer community as we move forward in planning our next events and campaigns.

We're looking for volunteers to assist with in-office operations that help keep us on track with our event planning and community engagement. Projects could include:

Many of our volunteer opportunities can accommodate differently-abled individuals and we encourage you to reach out to learn more. In addition, we do offer some community-based and virtual volunteer opportunities as well!

Volunteers like you help provide the support our team needs to ensure that the American Lung Association can stay on top of fighting for clean air and healthy lungs and continue advocating for those struggling with lung disease!

Please feel free to indicate your availability to assist in our office and we will schedule you accordingly. We hope to see you soon!

Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers strives to help seniors and disabled adults preserve their independence by providing volunteer services to help them fill the gaps they need to remain living in their own homes. Our most requested service is transportation to important doctor appointments. Volunteers use their own vehicles to drive those who need transportation to and from doctors' appointments and other urgent appointments in Macomb, Oakland, and St. Clair counties. 

Opportunities are flexible, volunteers decide what cities they want to drive to, how often they want to help, and the best days/times for them to volunteer, and IVC only calls to ask about those transportation requests that match the volunteer's preferences. Whether you can help with a ride once a week, once a month, or once a year-any time you can dedicate is greatly appreciated. 

Give us a call to get started! 

Do you love nature so much you want to share it with others? Navigators lead guided hikes and nature education programs and assist with school groups. Training includes an overview of the refuge and all necessary material to present programs.

Once trained, volunteers commit to leading programs and hikes out of the visitor center and in the community. No prior experience necessary! 

Our Parenting Support Program offers resources through material assistance and other services to children and their caregivers. This program distributes thousands of diapers and other resources for families and children every year. We are looking for support mostly on Mondays, but Tuesdays are a big help as well! Volunteer hours are flexible within the hours of 9am-4pm.

We are seeking volunteers to help plant perennials at our State Fair and Hoover Pollinator Parkway; a commercial parking lot slated to serve as a centralized hub in the 48205 benefitting both people and pollinators. 

We are seeking volunteers to help rid garden site from weeds, plant flowers and finish raking in mulch inside garden beds.

We are seeking volunteers to help rid our garden site from weeds, and plant additional flowers.

In a nutshell: Our Corner Store Volunteers help connect patrons to much-needed resources, including fresh food, hygiene and household items, and more! The Corner Store, located in the basement, is a free resource for both Corner patients and the community, at large. The Corner Store Volunteer will manage the overall functioning of the Corner Store during their shift.

Time Commitment:

At least 3 hrs/wk. This is a weekly shift – the same day and time each week – ideally with intention of staying for at least 6 weeks. *We are not open on weekends.

Duties: Tasks may vary depending on which shift is being worked.

Qualifications:

Training:

The stewardship crews are the go-to team for any challenge facing the Refuge. Volunteers are invited to assist with a variety of habitat management activities including invasive species control (mowing, herbicide application, tree and brush cutting with hand saws and loppers), seed collecting/handling/broadcasting, and occasional assistance with water level management.

Stewardship crews also perform a variety of visitor services-focused tasks including trail creation and maintenance, kiosk construction, and interpretive signage repairs. This type of work requires heavy physical labor in natural areas and in challenging environments. Participants must be in good physical condition.

All necessary tools are provided.

Age Requirement: Age 16 years old and up (all minors must be accompanied by a guardian). For safety purposes, minors will never be allowed to work alone or with just one other volunteer, unless it is their guardian. Minors are not permitted to drive refuge vehicles.    

The Refuge hosts a variety of events throughout the year varying in themes and activities. As an event volunteer you will educate the public about the refuge, nature, wildlife conservation, and recreational opportunities. Main duties include staffing a variety of educational booths, children’s craft activities, and informational tables at acquaint event attendees with the refuge. They also may include set up and take down of event space.

Age Requirement: Age 12 years old and up (15 and younger must be accompanied by a guardian). For safety purposes, minors will never be allowed to work alone or with just one other volunteer, unless it is their guardian.

The local American Lung Association office in Southfield, MI has volunteer opportunities for small groups a few times a month. Typically these opportunities are in the afternoon after school, in the early evening, or sometimes a few on Saturdays - late morning/early afternoon. Your group size should be between 2-5 students per shift.

This is perfect for students who are looking for service hours to complete their graduation or program requirements. If you would like to learn more about an upcoming opportunity, please contact us at EventsMI@lung.org or 248-784-2000 (option #4) to inquire when our flexible volunteer shifts are next.

Projects could include:

Many of our volunteer opportunities can accommodate differently-abled students and we encourage to reach out to learn more. In addition, we do offer some community-based and virtual volunteer opportunities as well!

Support the American Lung Association's mission toward a bright future with clean air and healthy lungs by volunteering!

A Child Passenger Safety Advocate is a passionate and dedicated individual committed to promoting and ensuring the safety of children during car travel. They play a vital role in raising awareness about the importance of proper car seat usage and advocating for best practices in child passenger safety. These advocates are knowledgeable about car seat installation, age-appropriate restraints, and the latest safety guidelines. They work closely with parents, caregivers, and community organizations to provide education, resources, and support, empowering them to make informed decisions to protect their children. Child Passenger Safety Advocates strive to create a safer environment for all children on the road, reducing the risk of injuries and saving lives.

Hire MI Vet is a community initiative that helps Veterans gain meaningful employment. Our endeavors are to provide employment resources; host networking programs; offer mentor services; and host an annual hiring event. 

We are in need of an administrative aide that is responsible for providing general coordination, clerical and secretarial functions and assist leadership of the Hire MI Vet team with miscellaneous tasks. Must have excellent writing skills and abilities.

Proposed tasks of Administrative Aid include:

Join us at House N2 Home (located on the Trinity Health Ann Arbor campus) for a great feel-good experience. HN2H is always busy, and we will spend the day doing any number of things: preparing items to go to a client's home, sorting and putting away new donations, working outside in our courtyard, loading and unloading our moving vans. The possibility exists for volunteers to go on a client move depending on the schedule. You can get more info by emailing: Volunteer@HouseN2Home.org

Fundraising Coordinator

Duties:

Necessary abilities

Desirable abilities

Collaboration with Hire MI Vet leadership

NOTE: Desirable abilities skills needs are directed by the President and through collaboration session with the Marketing Team.

Circles is a relationship-based program designed to break the cycle of poverty permanently.  It matches low-income people with two middle-income partners called Allies who help broaden their social network.  We also offer resource teams who provide specific skills to our individuals who are working their way out of poverty.

We need people who can help with:

Hospice Volunteer- Special Projects

Do you want to give back to the community, but maybe do not have time to volunteer on a regular basis? This may be the opportunity for you. Interim Healthcare and Hospice of Novi is looking for individuals to provide support to staff, families, patients, and/or the community using your special skill set. Do you like to bake? Play music? Enjoy wrapping gifts? Like to drive and deliver packages? We would love to learn more about you, and how you feel you can help our community. We serve clients in Wayne, Oakland, and parts of Livingston Counties. Must be 16+years of age to volunteer (18+ years of age for tasks that include home visits). For more information, or to apply, please contact Lisa Gardner, Volunteer and Bereavement Coordinator, at ligardner@interimhealthcare.com, or by phone at 248-629-0603 (cell).

Become a tutor for a Pontiac student in grades 1-8.  Tutors work 1:1 in a classroom setting, focusing upon basic reading and math skills and homework.  Each student has a binder of work tailored to their needs to support learning on a daily basis.  Tutors typically volunteer for one hour/week, Tuesday - Thursday at All Saints Episcopal Church, 171 West Pike, Pontiac.  We will run a background check following application.

Let's face it....our city is known for greatness! From Techno and House to Hip-Hop, Gospel, and Soul, Motown has cemented its cultural impact on humanity! We're calling on teaching artists, painters, DJs, and social justice advocates that are passionate about preserving and sustaining our greatest export [our culture[ by leading into our youth! We have the equipment, inspired adolescents, and a team of philanthropic partners to support our endeavors. But, we are missing you! 

We are looking for volunteers that are interested in doing some sweat work with getting our garden space and surrounding grounds ready for the new planting season. We will be moving planting boxes, digging new beds directly in the ground, painting, etc. If you have tools (shovels, hay forks, gloves, etc., please feel free to bring them with you). 

It's time to paint with a purpose!!! Destined For Greatness has a new space that will provide resources and wrap-around services for Detroit's most underserved population. We have 12 rooms that are in need of masking tape or prep painting tape to ensure a clean finish. We have paint, paintbrushes, and other painting gadgets on-site at 5555 Conner St., Detroit, MI 48213

Volunteers are needed to help us complete this project, so if you enjoy painting or have creative thoughts about interior design, we need you. This project is indoors only however we do have access to the outdoors.

Timing is flexible! The hours of operation are from 10 am- 10 pm Monday- Friday and weekends vary but we will accommodate volunteers' interest in what day and time are best. This event will be ongoing until the project is complete.

FREE food, snacks, and bottled water will be provided for all volunteers!

Contact Shadora Ford (313) 414-3680 email: dfgmentoring@yahoo.com

WE REALLY NEED YOUR COMPLETING THIS PROJECT!!!

Using your own equipment, take photographs of native flora and fauna, special events, and of Refuge staff and partners working in the field. Close ups/Macro photos are preferred. Photographs will become property of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and may be used in a variety of outreach materials and online.

To make this volunteer position easier to manage, we ask volunteers to use their own camera equipment and to travel to open areas on the Refuge in their own vehicle/boat/feet on their own time. Please be sure to stay on Refuge trails and only access areas that are open to the general public. At this point in time, only three of our Refuge units are open to self-guided exploration. The Gibraltar Bay Unit is located on Grosse Ile at 28820 East River Road. The Fix and Strong Units are located in Monroe County. Check out the Refuge website for directions. In addition, we do offer a variety of Open Houses throughout the year at Humbug Marsh in Trenton. The public is allowed to visit the trails during these dates and you are welcome to attend and take photographs.    

In order to keep the integrity and quality of your photos, we ask that you deliver them to us through a free web site called dropbox.com. You will need to set up a free account for yourself. Once you have your account, upload your labeled “Best of the Best” photos and invite us to view your folder.  

Destined For Greatness Adopt A Family Program Flyer! We have 62 families, 5 senior citizens, and 2 veterans in need of being adopted!!

Proceeds will go to help underprivileged children and provide them with the essentials they need for the holidays. 

Proceeds will go to help underprivileged children and provide them with the essentials they need for the holidays. 

Event Driver volunteers serve a critical role in our event program and in the lives of our international residents. Volunteers choose when and how often they'd like to volunteer depending on our events calendar. Volunteers can expect to contribute in providing transportation to our residents to programmed events as well as weekly grocery shopping trips. We continue to need volunteers to help us throughout the year.

Volunteer requirements:

All individuals interested in being drivers should expect an informal interview with Andrea Scampa, Program Manager.