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Heartland Hospice serves local patients who speak many languages, including Spanish, Arabic, Hindi, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, French and German. Be the friend who makes all the difference to our patients and their families by speaking their language. Volunteer with us!

Volunteers must be at least 18-years-old to visit patients. Heartland (formerly ProMedica Hospice, now part of Gentiva Health Systems) requires all volunteers to get the annual flu shot and provides it for free. Volunteers must get their annual COVID shot and provide proof. Volunteers must complete two initial TB skin tests. They must also get an initial and an annual background check and drug screening (all paid for by Heartland). All volunteers must complete an N95 mask fit test. Volunteers must be willing to have a copy of their driver's license or other ID, and car insurance (if the volunteer drives) in their files. We provide extensive training, including orientation and continuing education, to ensure volunteers are fully prepared for their work.

Learn more by calling 734-973-1145 or visiting our website.

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?

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?

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?

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.

Forward Youth is a newfound 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that aims to provide after school opportunities to under-represented youth in the Wayne County Michigan area. Our programming focus areas are financial literacy, mentorship, and enrichment. Learn more about us at forwardyouth.org

We are seeking skilled volunteers to join our People and Culture Committee. We are looking for individuals who both have a passionate for youth and experience in the following areas:

Committee Purpose:

The People and Culture Committee functions to help set direction regarding culture building, organizational behavior analysis, staff and volunteer recruitment and development, and developing systems that ensure proper staff placement.

Committee Roles and Responsibilities:

Member Expectations:

Time Commitment:

Forward Youth is a newfound 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that aims to provide after school opportunities to under-represented youth in the Wayne County Michigan area. Our programming focus areas are financial literacy, mentorship, and enrichment. Learn more about us at forwardyouth.org

We are seeking skilled volunteers to join our Program Development Committee. We are looking for individuals who both have a passionate for youth and experience in the following areas:

Committee Purpose:

The Program Development Committee works to helps to ensure our program offerings are diverse, relevant, enriching, engaging, community-oriented, and properly meeting student needs.

Committee Roles and Responsibilities:

Member Expectations:

Time Commitment:

We are seeking skilled volunteers to join our Community Outreach and Engagement Committee. We are looking for individuals who both have a passionate for youth and experience in the following areas:

Committee Purpose:

The Community Outreach and Engagement Committee works to better coordinate and support community partnerships, outreach, and engagement initiatives.

Committee Roles and Responsibilities:

Member Expectations:

Time Commitment:

Forward Youth is a newfound 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that aims to provide after school opportunities to under-represented youth in the Wayne County Michigan area. Our programming focus areas are financial literacy, mentorship, and enrichment. Learn more about us at forwardyouth.org

We are seeking a passionate individual who has a heart for the youth of Wayne county to join our team of Board Directors. We are looking for someone with the time and desire for long-term engagement with us. The Board of Directors provide strategic leadership as we transitions from a newly formed 501(c)(3) organization into a established sustainable entity. Members of the board diligently work to support and sustain the work of the Organization and to provide governance leadership and strategic fundraising support.
Specific duties include; but are not limited to:

Position Functions/Board Terms:
Board members are asked to commit at least 2-5 hours per month. This position is volunteer in nature and is non-compensated. Board meetings will be held quarterly. Board Directors will be asked to attend board meetings in person or via video conference. Directors will be asked to review meeting agendas and supporting materials prior to meetings. Board members are asked to stay abreast to Forward Youth’s mission, vision, services, policies, and programs. Board members will serve as an ambassador for the organization, are asked to follow conflict of interest and confidentiality policies, and to always carry out fiduciary responsibilities.

Members of the Board of Directors for Green Living Science exercise ultimate authority for guiding the organization’s mission, values, goals and strategies.

Members of the board have legal and fiduciary responsibilities and commit to honor these responsibilities.

Members of the board are required to be familiar with and abide by at all times the governing documents and policies of the organization including but not limited to its Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation and Conflict of Interest Policy.

Board Member Responsibilities:

Elms Family and Community Services (EFCS) is recruiting for its Advisory Board seats: Development/Fundraising, Finance, Grants & Contract, Education, Health, Legal, Marketing, Retail, Social Services and Technology. These are volunteer (unpaid) roles that serve as advisors to the organization.

EFCS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, located in Macomb County, Michigan. We service youth, families and individuals in the City of Detroit, Macomb County and surrounding areas. 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 Board Advisor Role:

Assist in steering the organization to success. Represents the organization in public matters and provides helpful perspectives and solid ideas. Support the organization’s goals and objectives. Provides guidance, expertise and serves as a mentor to the organization’s Board of Directors.

Duties & Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Education/Experience

Time Commitment

Successful candidates must be available to attend monthly or quarterly Board of Directors meetings and 1:1 meetings with the chief executive officer as needed. 

Total monthly commitment of approximately 2-5 hours.

Term: This is a 1-2 year term position.

All volunteer 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. 

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

Child Care Network is seeking individuals with knowledge of and experience with accurate financial reporting, financial statements, and/or managing investments to participate on the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee assists the Board of Directors in its oversight responsibilities relating to fiscal management and is Chaired by the Board Treasurer. The Finance Committee’s principal task is the approval and monitoring of the agency budget and financials.  The Finance Committee role is important in ensuring the agency is properly utilizing resources according to written policies and funder guidelines. The Finance Committee meetings take place virtually one morning a month (typically the third Thursday at 9:00 a.m.).

Request for experienced webmaster or web designer to assist in the maintenance and updating of our website on a bi-weekly basis.  Updating events, images, video, and creativity to ensure traffic is driven to website and messaging is clear and relevant. Can be a tag-team approach or single individual.

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.

Vista Maria and MAP have joined forces in the fight against human trafficking. By combining two of Michigan’s leading human trafficking programs, we are better positioned to improve awareness, advocacy, and services to combat human trafficking. Vista Maria’s expertise has been in the area of innovative treatment and services for adolescent survivors, and MAP has been an influential advocate for survivor-focused legislation. Our partnership only strengthens our collective ability to raise awareness, improve training and broaden our advocacy within the anti-trafficking movement.

The Office Assistant volunteer is integral to allow operations to run smoothly. With many office and administrative tasks necessary in our organization, staff may find themselves pulled away from other duties. This slows us down to serve our clients in a meaningful and efficient way. 

There is a need for assistance on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, from 10AM-4PM.

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.

Are you passionate about digital marketing and social media? Do you want to contribute your talent and creativity to a meaningful cause? This is your chance! Flexible schedule and collaborative work environment.

Te apasiona el mundo del marketing digital y las redes sociales? ¿Quieres contribuir con tu talento y creatividad a una causa importante? ¡Esta es tu oportunidad!

Horario Flexible!!

This volunteer provides comfort to children who come to CARE House to be forensically interviewed concerning allegations of abuse.  The volunteer helps alleviate any anxiety the children may be experiencing by reading, playing games, or taking part in other age-appropriate activities. A volunteer application must be completed in addition to three training/shadowing sessions. The Child Assist Volunteer position takes place during office hours Monday - through Friday and allows for a  flexible schedule. Please visit our website at www.carehouse.org or contact Andrea Branam, Volunteer Coordinator - abranam@carehouse.org.

CASA Volunteers are everyday citizens who are trained to represent the best interest children who are wards of the court due to neglect or abuse issues.  

Appointed by the 6th Judicial Circuit Court, CASA's watch over and advocate for children within the court system to make sure they don't get lost in the overburdened legal and social service structures or languish in inappropriate home settings.  Through weekly contact with the child and communication with the adults involved in the child's life, CASA's asses the child's needs, look for resources to address those needs and make recommendations to the court through their findings.

The CASA advocate provides a consistent voice for the child during Court involvement and a constant, reliable presence to the child at this time in their life. 

For more information on CASA, please visit www.casaoaklandcounty.org or contact bbaker-mbacke@carehouse.org 

The ideal candidate for a cohort volunteer is able to commit to volunteer one day per week for the duration of the school year program; October to May.

This volunteer will assist youth in reading and executing recipes, provide support to classroom facilitators which may include setting up and tearing down.

Assist in keeping count of inventory, supplies needed for the next class.

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

1) digitize paper files (collect and scan through our printer; organized file drawer)

2) collect and summarize our volunteer log sheets to create year-to-date statistics

3) other possible work includes online research, craft preparation for our Day Center, or Microsoft Office/computer work

Civil rights testers assist in the investigation of housing discrimination complaints (“testing”). For more information, please visit https://fhcmichigan.org/get-involved/tester/

We are currently seeking undergraduate/postgraduate/grad students to volunteer virtually as mentors for K-12 students, particularly those with limited access to educational resources. If you’d like to connect with a student, please consider signing up to be a mentor at bit.ly/coved-mentor-signup! Mentors serve not only as a source of academic support, but as role models for the student they work with. This will provide an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to students who have trouble accessing learning materials and mentorship. If you'd like to be more involved, check out https://www.coved.org/register! If you have any questions, please contact outreach@coved.org.

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¿Eres apasionado/a por crear experiencias inolvidables? ¿Te desenvuelves bien en entornos dinámicos y te encanta reunir a la gente? Estamos buscando a una persona dinámica y organizada para unirse a nuestro equipo como Coordinador/a de Eventos.

Responsabilidades:

MiSide is seeking small volunteer groups to assist with the maintenance and clean-up of public spaces in our community! 

The location in need of assistance is:

The need is ongoing. Select RESPOND in the upper right corner or contact bindi.shah@miside.org and the staff at MiSide will work with you to identify a time and date for your volunteer project.

Piquette Square is a 150-unit apartment project in Detroit to house and care for homeless veterans. Piquette Square offers comprehensive support services to help the veterans develop self-sufficiency and reintegrate into the community.

In order to help veterans feel welcomed into Piquette Square, MiSide is seeking donations of items to help outfit veterans' apartments. Items needed include:

Please contact Bindi Shah at Bindi.Shah@miside.org with any questions.

Ronald McDonald House Charities Ann Arbor relies on and is grateful for the time and effort of volunteers who assist us in delivering our mission of supporting the families of hospitalized children. We have shift volunteers in the day and evening who help with organizing the pantry and shelving donations, stocking our coffee bar and the dairy fridge, assembling Welcome Bags and toiletry kits, as well as assisting around the office.  In addition, our Hospitality Cart program volunteers help to distribute comfort care items to caregivers sitting bedside for long hours in the hospital

For more information or a volunteer application, visit https://rmhcannarbor.org/how-to-help/contribute-your-time/

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

The Bird Center of Michigan is one of the only songbird rehabilitation facilities that serves the southeastern area of Michigan. Each year, hundreds of both baby birds and injured adults come through the doors of the clinic requiring assistance. Did you know that most baby birds need to be fed every 30 minutes from dawn to dusk? Between feeding, cleaning, and monitoring every bird’s condition, there’s always something that needs to be done! Not only do volunteers get the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our feathered patients, but they get to learn and work alongside skilled staff and interns.

Volunteer shifts are typically 3 hours long, 1-2 times per week. How much time you are willing to spend volunteering with the Bird Center is up to you! Let our Volunteer Coordinator know your availability, and we will swiftly set up a training shift with an experienced mentor to get you started.

There are many jobs that go into wildlife rehabilitation – and it’s not just feeding birds! Here are some of the many important duties volunteers perform at the Bird Center:

We'd love to have you on our team!

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!

The Ann Arbor Book Society is looking for someone who is interested in researching local book history to create book trivia questions and answers to be posted in our monthly newsletter. The candidate must be self-motivated, interested and knowledgeable in research and local historical resources, a good writer, and able to stick to deadlines.

**All Ann Arbor Book Society volunteer opportunities require a 6-month minimum commitment**

MiSide is dedicated to creating strong, vibrant communities, and as part of that mission is beautifying parks, community centers, and other public spaces. MiSide also supports the community by lending out tools to neighbors to help them maintain their own properties.

In order to support these activities, MiSide is seeking in-kind donations of various yard/garden tools. We ask that all tools be in working order, however, used tools are acceptable. New tools are also appreciated. Tools may include (but are not limited to!):

Any items are appreciated. If you are interested in making a donation and support the mission of MiSide, please contact Bindi.Shah@miside.org or select "RESPOND".

Thank you for your interest!  Volunteers will work with our Pantry Coordinator to welcome and assist clients, sort donations, restock the shelves, do data entry, and create a positive client experience. Volunteers work directly with clients providing them with the basic food and hygiene items they need to support their families in an uplifting and hopeful context. 

Zaman Client Choice Pantry - Hope for Humanity Center: 26091 Trowbridge St., Inkster, MI 48141

The pantry is looking for volunteers: Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 2:00pm 

Shifts are typically 2-4 hours 

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

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!

Volunteer team members will translate English lessons into Arabic for industrial sewing students during class sessions.

Zaman Sewing Center - Hope for Humanity Center: 26091 Trowbridge St., Inkster, MI 48141

The sewing center needs volunteers: M-F 10 am - 2:00 pm

Shifts are typically 4 hours

  E mail Volunteer@zamaninternational.org to learn more! 

Are you passionate about fashion and helping others look and feel their best? Join us at Redford Interfaith Relief’s Delphine’s Boutique and make a positive impact in our community!

Available Positions:

Personal Shopper: You will have the opportunity to assist clients in selecting stylish clothing and accessories that suit their individual tastes and preferences. Your role is vital in providing a personalized shopping experience that boosts confidence and promotes self-expression. This position is Thursday and Friday, 9:30AM-2:30PM.

Inventory Processors: You will have the opportunity to sort and arrange a variety of inventory ranging from children’s through adult styles. This position is Thursday and Friday, 11:30AM-2:30PM.

Requirements:

Assist clients in navigating the boutique's inventory and selecting clothing items and accessories that complement their unique style. Provide attentive and friendly customer service throughout the shopping experience, ensuring that clients feel valued and supported.

Requirements:

·       A passion for fashion and a keen eye for style. Excellent interpersonal, communication skills, and organizational skills.

·       Understanding of clothing sizing.

·       Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse clientele and team members.

·       A positive attitude and a desire to make a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits:

Make meaningful connections with clients and team members in a supportive and inclusive environment. Experience the satisfaction of helping others look and feel their best.

How to Apply:

If you're interested in becoming a Personal Shopper volunteer at Delphine’s at RIR, please Kathy Wood at Volunteers@RedfordInterfaithRelief.org with your name, preferred position(s), and availability during the week be sure to include your name, contact information, and any relevant experience or interests in fashion.

Join us in creating a positive shopping experience and empowering individuals to express their unique style with confidence! We look forward to welcoming you to our team at Delphine’s.

Redford Interfaith Relief (RIR) is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Clerical Volunteer, Wednesday - Friday 9:30AM-2:30PM. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our mission of respectfully serving all people in need while gaining valuable experience in an administrative setting.

Responsibilities:

·       Answer and direct incoming phone calls in a professional and courteous manner.

·       Assist with data entry tasks, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

·       File and organize paperwork and documents according to established systems.

·       Assist with scheduling appointments and maintaining calendars.

·       Provide general administrative support as needed, including photocopying, scanning, and emailing documents.

·       Collaborate with staff members to ensure smooth operation of office activities.

Qualifications:

·       Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

·       Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.

·       Proficiency in basic computer skills.

·       Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.

·       Willingness to learn and take direction from staff members.

Benefits:

·       Gain valuable experience in an office environment.

·       Contribute to a meaningful cause and make a positive impact in the community.

·       Develop clerical skills and enhance your resume.

How to Apply:

If you're interested in becoming a volunteer with Redford Interfaith Relief, please email Kathy Wood at Volunteers@RedfordInterfaithRelief.org with your name and availability during the week. We look forward to welcoming you to our team and working together to support those in need in our community.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity with Redford Interfaith Relief. Together, we can help alleviate hunger and promote dignity for all.

Volunteer team members assisting our industrial sewing program cut and organize fabric for Zaman's seamstresses to manufacture clothing, leather goods, and more! Sewing volunteers receive training in precise fabric cutting at our Hope For Humanity Center and join the team (weekly or monthly) to help with industrial sewing projects.

Zaman Sewing Center - Hope for Humanity Center: 26091 Trowbridge St., Inkster, MI 48141

The sewing center needs volunteers: M-F 10 am - 2:00 pm

Shifts are typically 4 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. 

PACE Southeast Michigan is looking for a volunteer to teach a older adult to read at our Eastpointe center.

One of our participants has expressed a desired to learn something new - to read!

This opportunity has flexibility Monday - Friday between 10am - 2pm.

Background check and TB test required.

PACE Southeast Michigan is looking for someone with Mid - level computer skills to help with a project. Working in two databases (EMR specifically) - we need an individual to help move some photos from the old to the new.

This project will take 2-4 days with flexible availability Monday - Friday 8am-5pm.

You can choose from one of our nine Southeast Michigan locations to work from including:
Clinton Township
Dearborn
Detroit
Eastpointe
Pontiac
Rivertown - Detroit
Southfield (2 locations)
Sterling Heights

Background Check required, Database and Excel experience preferred, and training will be provided.

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

Get Involved and Help Save Lives
The Gift of Life Campus Ambassador Program enlists students like you for an internship to run cheek swab drives on your campus. By reaching out to your friends, clubs and campus organizations you’re involved with, you have the potential to invite many new donors to join the registry – any one of whom could save a life. It’s a pretty sweet gig. Hang out with your friends, make a difference in the world.

As a program participant, you will join an elite group of more than 300 leaders on college campuses across the country. You will be encouraged to partner with other campus organizations, administration and events to increase your outreach. By getting involved with Gift of Life you’ll become a change maker and enhance your leadership, marketing, and communication skills. Nothing is more exciting than when you get that first email that a donor you swabbed has saved someone’s life!

About us
Doodles Academy is a national arts non-profit dedicated to ensuring all kids, regardless of their background, have access to high-quality arts curricula. We work to close the opportunity gap by providing a powerful art curriculum, either at low cost or for free, to schools and communities that may otherwise not be able to afford it.

We believe in using curriculum to create change, and thus we offer exceptional visual art curricula that provides outlets for young learners to develop and express their individuality while expanding their knowledge of the world and the diverse group of people they share it with. Within our projects we offer resources to connect literacy and social studies content, often offer video tutorials, and connect to contemporary as well as classic artworks. This increases the perceived value of art education and encourages use by schools that might not value art for art's sake.

We design our impactful lessons for educators of all backgrounds, even those who are not formally trained art teachers, to ensure that this art program is accessible even to schools without an established art program or teacher.

Our 'home-base' is in Ann Arbor, where we develop and test curricula in workshops and classes.

Description:
We are seeking multiple volunteers to assist our lead teachers in a district-wide art program.

Volunteers will be matched with the lead teacher and support the after-school programming on our last week of class. This opportunity is to help teachers on the final day of class. Most schools end the week of May 20th, but exact end dates vary depending on the school times are from 3:30-5:30.

Volunteers will assist the lead teacher by recording student testimonials of the final day of camp. The teacher may also have volunteers take photographs and/or help with supply distribution clean up as needed. Volunteers will work directly with students, helping them to realize and document their unique creative vision.

Spring After School Curriculum: Animal ARTventures
Explore how science and art beautifully intertwine. Embark on a journey of scientific and artistic discovery, starting with field sketches to master the art of observation, just like a scientist. Study an animal's habits and habitat, and use these insights to make some incredible drawings of your animal. Finally, transform your drawings into stunning watercolor masterpieces. Join us on this thrilling adventure to explore the wonders of the natural world and the exciting overlap between art and science! Instructor: Doodles Academy staff.

1st-5th grade

Requirements: All volunteers would need to have a background check run with the AAPS.

If your organization is available and interested please reach out to us here! 

Volunteer Orientation Thursday September 5, 2024- 2 Sessions!

Do you love Opera, Dance, Broadway, History? 

Join the Volunteer Team at Detroit Opera.

Most popular volunteer positions: Usher & Tour Guide!

Go to www.detroitopera.org/volunteers to submit the volunteer form 

and register for the next orientation on Thursday September 5, 2024. 

2 sessions to choose from 1:00-4:00 PM or 6:00-8:30 PM

We hope you join our fabulous community of volunteers!

Please email Volunteer Coordinator Kathie Booth -  kbooth@detroitopera.org with any questions!

General Volunteer Description:

The purpose of the Friendly Reassurance program is to provide social interaction for homebound, isolated seniors aged 60 and over via telephone (not in person) contact. The program provides reassurance for family and friends along with wellness and safety checks on those enrolled in the program.

Duties:

Requirements:

Feonix - Mobility Rising seeks volunteer drivers to help individuals and their pets to important veterinary appointments. 

If you believe that serving folks in need in our community is a worthy mission, then this opportunity is for you. Feonix Volunteer Drivers must have a current driver’s license, vehicle, and insurance. Feonix will complete a background check, and you must have a smartphone.

Feonix provides online volunteer training. Feonix Volunteer Drivers have the opportunity to drive as little or as much as they like, based upon their schedule. Join the Feonix Volunteer Force today at https://feonix.org/volunteer/.

"I cannot do all the good that the world needs. But the world needs all the good that I can do." Jana Stanfield

St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center provides personalized educational support for both children and adults. It’s this one-on-one interaction that enables us to build trust with our students and find out what THEY need, because everyone’s journey is different.

We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about serving the community. Volunteers at St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher (SVSF) Center serve as tutors to assist adults complete their GED journey. SVSF provides the Zoom link for our Virtual Campus which meets Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and evenings.

Skills and Interests:

Now is the moment to build a better tomorrow.

The first step to connect with SVSF is to complete our application here-https://www.svsfcenter.org/how-to-help/volunteer/

Volunteers will be scheduled for orientation after the application and vetting process is complete.

Questions? Contact Deirdre Hope (deirdre.hope@svsfcenter.org)

Are you passionate about helping others and making a real impact in your community? St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center (SVSF) needs individuals like you to join us in our mission to support learners of all ages!

What We Do:

At SVSF, we provide personalized educational support to both kids and grown-ups. We believe in the power of one-on-one interaction to really understand each student's needs and help them succeed on their unique journey.

What You'll Do:

As a volunteer tutor, you'll work with adults working towards their GED. Don't worry if you're not a certified teacher - all you need is a passion for helping others and some basic skills in subjects like reading, writing, and math. We'll provide the training and support you need to be an awesome tutor!

Skills and Interests:

Join Us:

Ready to be a part of something awesome? Click the link to fill out our volunteer application and take the first step towards building a better tomorrow!

https://www.svsfcenter.org/how-to-help/volunteer/

Apply Now!

Questions? Reach out to Deirdre Hope at deirdre.hope@svsfcenter.org. We can't wait to welcome you to the SVSF family! Let's make magic happen together!

Are you passionate about the power of literacy and eager to help others unlock their full potential? We're on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals to join us as Volunteer Literacy Coaches at St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center (SVSF).

What We Do:

At SVSF, we provide personalized educational support to both kids and grown-ups. We believe in the power of one-on-one interaction to really understand each student's needs and help them succeed on their unique journey.

What You'll Do:

As a Volunteer Literacy Coach, you'll work one-on-one with learners to improve their reading and writing skills. Your role is crucial in empowering individuals to reach their goals and thrive in their educational journey.

Why It Matters:

Literacy is the foundation of learning and success. By sharing your love of reading and writing, you'll make a lasting impact on someone's life and help build a brighter future for our community.

Time Commitment:

Flexible scheduling to fit your availability! Whether you can volunteer once a week or once a month, every bit counts. We'll work with you to find the perfect match.

Skills and Interests:

No prior coaching experience necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to make a difference!

Ready to Join Us?

Take the first step towards becoming a Volunteer Literacy Coach by completing our easy online application at https://www.svsfcenter.org/how-to-help/volunteer/. We can't wait to welcome you to our team and embark on this rewarding journey together!

Got questions? Reach out to Deirdre Hope at Deirdre.Hope@svsfcenter.org. Let's ignite a love for learning and literacy in our community!

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!

Reading is the foundation for all learning, and yet 60 percent of Detroit children under five live in poverty, with the majority of kids not ready for kindergarten. By third grade, only 14 percent read at grade level.

We know that, given the opportunity, students who are behind can and will excel in reading. That’s why Reading Partners and Brilliant Detroit are working together to harness the power of community to provide students with access to high-quality learning opportunities. Are you ready to help a student become a lifelong learner?

Volunteer roles & responsibilities:

Volunteer next steps:

Visit our website to sign up for an online volunteer orientation at a time that works best for you: https://readingpartners.org/volunteer-brilliant-detroit/

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

We are currently recruiting volunteer tutors to help within afterschool programs. Peace Neighborhood Center offers afterschool programs for K-12th graders Monday-Thursday. We are looking for volunteers to work within any one of our 5 programs (3 elementary sites, middle school program, and high school program). 

Volunteers assist with homework, help build foundational academic skills, assist with organizational skills, and help create lasting relationships.

Our MINIMUM commitment for tutoring is once a week during the FALL
(September-December), WINTER (January-April), and/or SPRING (April-May) terms.
Volunteers must be in 9th grade or older.
We expect volunteers to be fully vaccinated.

TUTORING OPPORTUNITIES:
● ELEMENTARY Tutoring: Tuesdays and/or Thursdays 5:45pm - 6:45pm
○ @ Peace Neighborhood (1111 N Maple Road)
● ELEMENTARY Tutoring: Mondays and/or Wednesdays 4:45pm - 5:45pm
○ @ our Satellite Centers:
Maple Meadows (880 S Maple Road) and/or West Arbor (717 N Maple Road)
● MIDDLE SCHOOL Tutoring: Mondays and/or Wednesdays 5:30pm - 6:45pm
○ @ Peace Neighborhood (1111 N Maple Road)
● HIGH SCHOOL Tutoring:Monday and/or Wednesday 5:30pm - 6:45pm
○ @ Peace Neighborhood (1111 N Maple Road)

TO BEGIN TUTORING:
1. Complete our online Volunteer Application
2. Attend one orientation at Peace Neighborhood Center (1111 North Maple Road).
○ Please bring a government issued photo-ID. 
○ We complete DHS background checks on all volunteers 18 years and older.
Orientation Dates:
➢ Wednesday, January 24 @ 6pm
Questions? Contact Anabel: acruz@peaceneighborhoodcenter.org or call
(734)662-3564.

We are excited for you to join our Peace family!

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.

Lessons for Life gives elementary, middle, and high school students with special needs the opportunity to practice life skills at Friendship Circle. 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 thereby facilitating development of crucial life skills!

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

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Responsabilidades:

We are looking for a volunteer who can help input books to the Friends Online Book Shop and process online book shop sales. This volunteer is responsible for scanning books, locating descriptions and images online and preparing online inventory files for each book. Basic computer and internet skills required. Must be available to work one 3-hour shift a week between 11 am and 5 pm Monday-Friday. Voracious readers with knowledge of current best selling books a plus! 

Visit our online shop to see what the work entails: https://www.faadl.org/friendsonlinebookshop

All Friends of the Ann Arbor District Library volunteer opportunities require a 6-month minimum commitment.

The Friends of the Ann Arbor District Library is looking for volunteers with knowledge and interest in antiquarian and collectible books to help process donations of books ranging from early nineteenth century (and sometimes earlier) to the mid-twentieth century. In addition to researching book donations from these time periods to determine current value based on condition and content, these volunteers are responsible for posting valuable books to our online book shop, including taking and posting photos of the books. 

**All Friends of the Ann Arbor District Library Volunteer Opportunities Require a 6-month Minimum Commitment**

Child Care Network is in need of individuals available to provide interpreter services by appointment and/or on demand. Volunteer interpreters will use telephone, in-person, or web-based (Zoom or Teams) tools to provide interpretation services to Child Care Network staff and clients. We would like volunteers who are fluent in Spanish or Arabic. Volunteers will be called upon on an as needed basis. It is not anticipated that interpreter services will be needed every day, however, when needed, the volunteer can anticipate that it could take up to an hour of their time. In the event of outreach opportunities, a volunteer may be requested to provide 2-3 hours of services.

Feonix - Mobility Rising seeks volunteer drivers to help individuals get to the places that keep them healthy - medical appointments, grocery stores, and more. 

Our volunteers give rides to individuals who do not have transportation so that they do not suffer unnecessarily due to transportation issues.  This opportunity is open to volunteer across the entire county.

If you believe that serving folks in need in our community is a worthy mission, then this opportunity is for you. Feonix Volunteer Drivers must have a current driver’s license, vehicle, and insurance. Feonix will complete a background check, and you must have a smartphone.

Feonix provides online volunteer training. Feonix Volunteer Drivers have the opportunity to drive as little or as much as they like, based upon their schedule. Join the Feonix Volunteer Force today at https://feonix.org/volunteer/.

"I cannot do all the good that the world needs. But the world needs all the good that I can do." Jana Stanfield

PACE Southeast Michigan is looking for volunteers to support our mission through office administration and reception work! 

Volunteers will be provided with ongoing staff support throughout their service with us and will be included in appreciation events. Our volunteers must complete an online application, interview, background check, an orientation class, a TB test is also required. 

Follow this LINK to complete an online application.

Garrett's Space, a suicide prevention nonprofit, is looking for someone to run the online auction for our fundraiser, which will be held the evening of August 24th at the Morris Lawrence Building on the Washtenaw Community College campus. This is an exciting opportunity to raise money for our important work. Last year, our auction raised $16,000 and we'd love it to raise even more this year! 

Responsibilities include:

Soliciting previous donors and finding new donors

Recording the donations 

Picking up some of the items

Coordinating a system for distributing the items to the donors. Some will be picked up at the event. Others would need to be collected directly from you. 

Organizing a table of auction items at the event and being at the event to answer questions about the auction.

We have a staff member who has worked on this auction for the past few years and also will be working on the auction this year so you'll be splitting the responsibilities. We wouldn't need you to begin until the end of March. Work will take place until the auction but the bulk of the work will be carried out during the summer.

United Way works to ensure that families have the resources to help their children start school ready to learn and graduate prepared for success in life. We know that to ensure the future success of our region, we need to support our community’s children now.

Access to books is a key part of the equation, as research shows that children with access to ample reading materials have increased literacy at an earlier age and are more prepared for school at all levels. 

To celebrate Ann Arbor's bicentennial, United Way for Southeastern Michigan has set a goal to collect 200 books for organizations in Washtenaw county. Spanish language and bilingual (Spanish/English) books are of particularly high need!

If interested in serving as a book sponsor, select RESPOND or contact volunteer@UnitedWaySEM.org. 

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.  

Every Monday of the week we offer a variety of programming ranging from Boy Mentoring, Girls Mentoring and our interactive Earn & Learn program. Each other these programs need additional hands to ensure that we are supporting the youth in the community. 

On Tuesdays, we offer a hands-on Math tutoring opportunity with our youth partnering with Math 4 Success, an organization focusing on increasing youths' knowledge and comfortable in Math. This opportunity requires someone who are comfortable with coaching students through math. 

On Wednesdays, we offer a hands-on Reading tutoring opportunity for students to increase their comfortability with Reading, while also assisting them with homework. this opportunity, requires a volunteer who is interested in assigning you with reading homework and navigating them through a reading lesson. 

Our skill building program offers a variety of different components where youth can learn about different components such as communication, money, culture, etc. This opportunity requires a volunteer who is flexible, and it motivated to mentor students as they learn different topics. This opportunity can also include homework help. 

On Fridays, our students learn more about the world of technology and explore different components such as coding, AI and the basics of computer learning. This opportunity requires a volunteer that is tech savvy and is interested in teaching youth more about technology.

We put on a story time program for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers once a week.  During story time we provide sensory play, do read-alouds, go on a tour of the shelter, and meet an animal.  We know that there are many members of our community who do not speak English as a first language, so we are looking to offer a bilingual story time to include more people in our community.  

We are looking for volunteers who are fluent in a language other than English who can help us run a bilingual story time!  HSHV staff would plan the activities and take care of registration.  The volunteer would need to:

We are open to offering bilingual story time in any language, but we are particularly interested in finding volunteers who are fluent in:

Part of this volunteer role would include working on translations independently on your own time.  The other part would require being present on the day of the program to read stories and interpret.  We typically hold bilingual story time on a Saturday morning from 10:30-11:30 a.m.  Volunteers should be fluent in a language other than English, be comfortable around animals, and, of course, like children!  

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Director of Humane Education and Community Engagement, Jessie Hitt at jessieh@hshv.org.

Compassus Hospice is currently looking for volunteers and their certified therapy dogs to donate their time to offer companionship to our patients and their families. Therapy dogs bring a special joy to our patients, and offer stress relief to both the patient and their families. If you are interested, please call our Volunteer Coordinator, Sarah Hemenway, at 586-464-4865, or email her at Sarah.Hemenway@Compassus.com 

We look forward to you hearing from you!

When a refugee client needs something that is not in our inventory of donated items, our Resource Team will reach out to people offering those items on Facebook Marketplace. While we have had decent success with this, it is very time consuming. We could use an extra set of eyes!

This volunteer would work closely with staff to look for available items on Marketplace and make initial contact with potential donors. Staff will provide a list of high-priority items, as well as a script for reaching out to sellers. Staff will also coach the volunteer on our guidelines for what items we can and cannot accept.

If you are interested in serving in this capacity, please respond to this posting for more details!

As one of the largest refugee resettlement agencies in the state, Samaritas has resettled thousands of people from dozens of countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Central and South America. Samaritas has been the Michigan affiliate of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service since the 1950s. To support New Americans with a monetary donation, visit https://www.samaritas.org/About-Samaritas/Donate. 

We need help welcoming our guests and friends who come to the church during the week to do their laundry, take showers, pick up clothes or food, and/or just hang out somewhere with Wi-Fi and climate control. Your main responsibility will be to be present in the space and support our Homelessness Ministry Coordinator Rose in opening the door for people and helping those who want to use the services find what they need! 

Also need help doing laundry during the warming center while here during December and March.

The role is relatively flexible. You are likely to be able to read or work quietly on the Wi-Fi much of the time. However, we are also always looking for help sorting donations and cleaning-up the areas where they are kept. 

Sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c45ada62ca3fb6-newbeginnings

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 minor home repairs such as fixing a leaky faucet, patching up a whole in the wall, fixing a toilet, or changing a light fixture just to name a few. 

Opportunities are very flexible, volunteers indicate what cities they want to help in, how often they want to help, their skillsets, and the best days/times they are available to volunteer and IVC only calls to ask about requests that match the volunteer's preferences. If the volunteer doesn't have the skillset for the task once they assess they job, they are not obligated to stay and help. 

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 helping a neighbor in need!

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!

IVC receives a lot of generous donations of items that we utilize as raffle prizes and in silent auction baskets for our fundraising events. However, some items we receive may not be a good fit for either of these purposes, so we are in need of someone to volunteer some of their time to help post some of the items on a selling site like eBay or Facebook marketplace. Volunteer would need to have knowledge of these sites, be able to create an accurate description of the item, and be able to look up the fair market value of the items so to post at a fair price. Proceeds received for items will be used as donations to help grow our program. 

Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers tries its best to help seniors and disabled adults in the community by helping to fill needs or refer to other organizations that may be able to help them fill gaps they need to stay living independently in their own homes longer. Part of our ongoing mission to help others is doing review calls with the senior and disabled adult clients in our database to see if they have any needs or anything we can help with. Volunteer would need to be a good communicator on the phone, be able to type up notes for the conversation, and be able to relay urgent needs to staff. Training will be provided to the volunteer and would hopefully be able to assist on a weekly basis. 

Samaritas' Southeast Michigan Behavioral Health program has a grant working with refugee families from Afghanistan, called Family Strengthening Program for Afghan Families (FSI) - a home-visiting program that supports family well-being and communication for resettling Afghan families.

Afghan families have experienced difficult times due to the war in Afghanistan, being separated from family members, and moving to a new country. This program aims to support Afghan families by strengthening their family relationships and sharing resources that they can use to assist with their adjustment. We are seeking donations of gift cards to give to families in order to recruit families to participate in the program as well as to reward families who have completed the program.

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!