Opportunities From: Connect2Community

Share your knowledge with a small business owner!

A SCORE mentor is an adviser who helps individuals and small businesses reach their goals. Mentors provide free business advice and education to aspiring entrepreneurs and existing business owners. As a mentor, you’ll help clients solve problems, make businesses more efficient, and assist with developing long-term business plans. Additionally, you may discover new sources of insight and knowledge to help your own business and leadership style. Teaching others how to manage people or projects, along with illustrating ways to succeed in other aspects of business, could inspire you to continue with your own professional growth-all of this while helping your local community.

The ideal mentor is empathetic, flexible, and loves connecting people to the right resources. Mentors often have significant experience within their field, excellent communication skills, and the ability to dedicate a few hours a week. Apply today if you have expertise in any business topic, including but not limited to marketing, finance and accounting, management, technology, strategy, websites, etc.

SCORE is a nonprofit resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration that helps aspiring and existing entrepreneurs succeed. Every year, our volunteers help thousands of entrepreneurs achieve their dreams of starting small businesses and achieving new levels of success. Volunteering is a way for you to give back, network with business experts, and share your knowledge. Join SCORE today to make a meaningful difference in your local economy.

Learn more at www.score.org/volunteer.

Skills: Mentoring, Strategic planning, Business analysis, People skills, Relationship building, Verbal/written communication

What are the requirements for the opportunity: Orientation/Training

Minimum age: 18

Time Commitment: 15-20 hours per month.

Other Requirements: Complete your volunteer application at www.score.org/volunteer-registration.

Join SCORE to Help Small Businesses!

Causes: Community, Employment, Education & Literacy

Keywords: counselor, mentor, management, marketing, local, entrepreneurship, business, technology, community, small business

Position Summary

As a Client Supportive Services Volunteer, you will support the day-to-day operations of HAVEN’s Client Supportive Services team. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, people-centered, and passionate about creating spaces where survivors feel supported and seen. Volunteers in this role will provide both behind-the-scenes administrative support and have the opportunity to facilitate client-centered wellness workshops.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative & Client Support

Outreach & Engagement

Workshop Facilitation

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:

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!

Join us as we gift new books to elementary school students to help them grow into strong readers!

United Way for Southeastern Michigan is partnering with Scholastic, Inc. to host several My Home Library Book Fairs at local elementary schools throughout the year. At these book fairs, students will get to pick out free books to take home with them to create a home library.

Volunteers are needed at Multicultural Academy in Ann Arbor to:

To register to volunteer, click Respond at the top of the page. Lunch will not be provided so please plan to bring snacks and a lunch (if you sign up for multiple shifts). There will also be a break if you prefer to go out and get your lunch.

Volunteers are required to complete a background check per the district policy. After registering, volunteers will receive the background check form to complete.

Sign up today to be a part of this impactful event!

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

As part of our Global Volunteer Month celebration, we are recruiting volunteers to join us on Weds., April 8, to assist clients and partners with donation distributions, sort donations, and restock shelves. Volunteers may also work directly with clients to provide them with the basic needs and personal care items they need to support their families.

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

To register, click on the yellow respond button at the top of the page.

United Way’s Seasons of Caring connects individuals, groups, corporations and labor partners to meaningful volunteer work. Each season, we focus on one area where volunteers can make a big impact.

In honor of Global Volunteer Month, United Way and Central Detroit Christian are co-hosting a volunteer project on April 27 from 4-6 p.m. to create a safe, engaging and encouraging environment for youth.

In Central Detroit Christian's afterschool program, volunteers will work directly with students on a variety of enrichment activities that promote academic success, creativity, and healthy physical activity.

Volunteer responsibilities include:

Ideal volunteers enjoy working with youth, are patient and dependable, and bring enthusiasm to helping students learn and grow. To register, click on the yellow respond button at the top of the page.

Children's Literacy Network's Family Literacy Interactive Program (FLIP) Night is an interactive, family-oriented literacy night held at our partner schools throughout Washtenaw county. FLIP Nights provide families with the opportunity to build literacy skills and enjoy a fun evening together by offering important components: interactive literacy-based activities for children and their families, breakout workshop for parents and caregivers to help them support their child's literacy development, STEM activities, power food packs and dinner, and books for children of all ages.

We are currently looking for individuals or groups that would be interested in volunteering for our 2025-2026 FLIP Nights (dates to be announced).

Volunteers for FLIP run interactive literacy activities for participating families, work the welcome table, help with dinner, and pass out books throughout the night. We hold FLIP nights at local Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor Elementary Schools. This volunteer experience can be a one-time commitment or ongoing, based on your preference. This opportunity is great for individuals, groups, teens and families! Events generally occur between 4:30-7:30PM.

Please email Program Manager Kara at kara@childrensliteracynetwork.org for more information regarding event locations and how to sign up as a volunteer!

Children's Literacy Network's in-person BookPALS program is continuing during the 2025-2026 school year in Detroit! The program will share the joy of reading and encouragement of reading confidence with local 2nd grade students while practicing crucial literacy skills. The highly-loved program is in need of volunteers that are available during the school day for in-person volunteering at local elementary schools. Please continue reading for more information on the volunteering experience with in-person BookPALS.

To begin the volunteer process please take a moment to complete the two part Volunteer Information Form and a CLN staff member will contact you soon! 

Please contact Program Manager, Kara, at kara@childrensliteracynetwork.org, for information about the school's location and how to sign up!

Children's Literacy Network's in-person BookPALS program is continuing during the 2025-2026 school year in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti! The program will share the joy of reading and encouragement of reading confidence with local 2nd and 3rd grade students while practicing crucial literacy skills. The highly-loved program is in need of volunteers that are available during the school day for in-person volunteering at local elementary schools. Please continue reading for more information on the volunteering experience with in-person BookPALS.

To begin the volunteer process please take a moment to complete the two part Volunteer Information Form and a CLN staff member will contact you soon! 

Please contact Program Manager, Kara, at kara@childrensliteracynetwork.org, for information about the school's location and how to sign up!

Children's Literacy Network's provides a remote volunteering opportunity with our program, Virtual BookPALS. The program was designed to bring students together from different socio-economic backgrounds and build a love of reading through new friendships! We partner with schools from Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Detroit.
We are in need of volunteers who are interested in serving as weekly remote reading mentors to 2nd and 3rd grade students. Please continue reading for more information on the volunteering experience of BookPALS.

To begin the volunteer process please take a few minutes to complete the two-part Volunteer Information Form and a CLN staff member will contact you soon! 

Please contact Kara at kara@childrensliteracynetwork.org for more information.

Berea Cares is a faith-based organization that has partnered with Food Gatherers to distribute food to Washtenaw County residents facing food insecurities on the 3rd Saturday of every month.  We have recently had an increase in the amount of food distributed and are looking for volunteers to help out 2 to 3 hours on that day. Volunteers simply place the food in the vehicles in the distribution line.  No actual up-close contact with residents. 

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

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

ACC is a proud food distribution partner of Forgotten Harvest. Our location serves an estimated 200+ individuals weekly. Distribution takes place every Thursday morning from 8:30am - 12:30pm or until supplies last. 

Volunteers are needed to assist with unloading and organizing the food items into boxes inside our warehouse and distributing to clients in attendance. Currently we are operating as a drive-thru and walkup system, where the food is loaded directly into clients' cars or carts. 

Volunteers will work primarily outdoors unless sorting food in our warehouse; please dress according to the weather and wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Close-toed shoes recommended. Lifting boxes of 25+ lbs is often involved, but there are frequently smaller/lighter items to be sorted as well. If accommodations are needed, please let us know.

Our Free Store is open every Saturday morning.  We are looking for volunteers to spend time with children when their parents are shopping in the store - coloring, reading, crafts, games, anything!  We set up a table outside or inside (weather depending) with games and activities for the kids.  Saturday mornings from 8:30am - 10:30am - please note that the children will not be at the table for 2 hours!  Our organization will provide the activities, crafts, games, etc.

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:

We are looking for a responsible individual who can assist with answering a multi-line phone system 

You responsibilities will include: 

Administrative Support volunteers will provide behind-the-scenes assistance at HAVEN while rarely interacting with clients. Volunteers will perform a range of duties, depending on their personal strengths and interests. Generally, duties will be administrative and/or clerical in nature.

DUTIES

The Administrative Support volunteer will perform the following duties:

·       Maintain program files and organization

·       Data entry

·       Document creation and editing

·       Preparation of training and other event materials

·       Provide planning and preparation support for large annual events

TIME COMMITMENT

·        Mandatory 24-hour Core Skills & Values training

·        Fulfill 8-16 volunteer hours monthly, as scheduled

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

The Alzheimer's Association  - Greater Michigan Chapter's Adult Day Care Program offers individualized recreational programming designed to help adults with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia maintain their optimum level of functioning.  The Program also provides relief to caregivers, knowing their loved one is in a supervised and secure environment.  

The Day Program Assistant will assist in facilitating one-on-one or group social and recreational activities based on the interest and abilities of the participants.  Also assist with reorganizing activity area and serving and preparing meals and snacks.

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

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

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

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

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

Título de licenciatura.

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

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

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

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

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

Currently we are seeking talented individuals with new ideas and passion for the cause for the Advisory Board Member position.

Please send your resume to info@thestepsforward.org indicating the title "Advisory Board Member" in the subject line.

For more information, please visit our website:
https://www.thestepsforward.org

Working hours: 2 hours/week including weekends (Please note that all positions are remote and flexible)

Both male and female are welcome to apply.

Work to strengthen existing laws and pass new ones. We can get you started by contacting your legislators. Help plan lobby days and meet with government officials. 

MADD Michigan is currently working to get volunteers, victims, and survivors engaged in passing an All Offender Ignition Interlock Law. An ignition interlock is a device about the size of a cell phone that is wired into the ignition system of a vehicle.  A convicted drunk driver must blow into the device in order to start their vehicle.  If they have a measurable amount of alcohol in their system, the vehicle will not start. 34 states and Washington DC have passed this law already, and Michigan has not passed the law, it is currently sitting in the Michigan House of Representatives; House Bills 4420 and 4421. Public Policy volunteers would assist staff by engaging the public and legislators through educating them on the law. Public Policy volunteers also spread awareness of MADD’s legislative agenda throughout their communities, and communicate MADD’s legislative agenda to their legislators and encourage legislators and community leaders to support MADD’s legislative priorities.

Time Commitment: 4-6 Hours Per Month, and Annual Lobby Day Event

Advocate for Change Volunteers will:

Skills/Training Requirements:

If interested please contact Allison LaPlatt, Coordinator of Volunteer Resources at allison.laplatt@madd.org or 248-528-1745 ext: 2653.

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. 

Mercy Education Project (MEP) is a learning community that believes every girl has a right to reach her full potential. MEP focuses on math and reading improvement with evidenced based, one-to-one tutoring for girls grades 2-12. We help girls who are one or more years behind their grade level in reading or math to gain the academic confidence they need to succeed in school. Volunteer tutors are needed in-person for a once-a-week commitment from 5:30-6:30 pm during the school year (September - May). Our one-to-one afterschool tutoring program fosters meaningful relationships that support the whole student. Substitute tutors are also needed.

Training is provided as part of the volunteer tutor onboarding process. Our learning program includes individualized student curriculum using online software. All prospective tutors complete an application form, a background check, online training modules, and in-person training.

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!

Volunteers will support Central Detroit Christian’s Breakthrough Afterschool Program by helping create a safe, engaging, and encouraging environment for youth. Volunteers will work directly with students on a variety of enrichment activities that promote academic success, creativity, and healthy physical activity.

Volunteer responsibilities include:

Homework Support: Provide one‑on‑one or small‑group assistance to students as they complete daily homework assignments, offering guidance, encouragement, and positive academic reinforcement.

Reading Support: Read with students or listen to them read to help build literacy skills, comprehension, and confidence.

Arts & Creative Activities: Assist with structured art projects and hands‑on creative activities that allow students to express themselves and develop fine motor and creative thinking skills.

Sports & Recreation: Support staff in facilitating organized sports and physical activities designed to promote teamwork, fitness, and fun.

Positive Engagement: Serve as a role model by building supportive relationships, encouraging positive behavior, and helping maintain a welcoming, inclusive space for all participants.

Ideal volunteers enjoy working with youth, are patient and dependable, and bring enthusiasm to helping students learn and grow.

We are seeking a responsible individual to assist with agency outreach efforts; 

Your responsibilities will entail:

Wayne County Airport Authority invites you to join its friendly team of Airport Ambassador Volunteers. Identified by their distinctive blue uniforms, our Airport Ambassadors can be found throughout Detroit Metropolitan Airport providing a variety of vital services, whether originating from an Information Booth or as a Mobile Volunteer.

Our volunteers serve as information resource specialists equipped to assist passengers with finding their way, flight status, baggage claim, gate locations, ground transportation, lost & found as well as providing directions for regional visitors to conventions and local events. Volunteers are often chosen to help the airport staff with a variety of duties during special events and the holidays. Our volunteers have a well-earned reputation for extending prompt and courteous assistance.

Volunteer Perks include:
• Convenient and free parking in a secured employee parking area
• Special discounts on airport retail and food items
• Volunteer recognition functions and service awards

Shifts needed:
Our information booths are open from 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM, 7 days per week, 365 days per year. Airport Ambassadors are asked to volunteer a minimum of 4 hours per week.

Qualifications:
Airport Ambassadors should be great problem solvers able to work well with a variety of people and personalities, willing to assist others, effective communicators, reliable, committed and able to remain calm under pressure.

Mission:

The mission of the Detroit Metro Airport Ambassador Program is to enhance the traveler and visitor experience by providing exceptional customer service while conveying helpful information and friendly guidance with a patient, positive attitude reflective of our community.

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!

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!

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

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.

Field trip volunteers support energy-filled virtual writing field trips with 1st-5th grade classrooms throughout Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. Offered most Wednesday and Friday mornings between 9am-12pm, these field trips are provided at no cost to schools or teachers. Students write in large groups, small groups, and individually, and are supported by a team of trained 826michigan volunteers. Students get to experience the power of sharing ideas and developing those ideas into a full-length story! 

826michigan is looking for regular volunteers to support field trips and lead small groups. 

Apply to volunteer: https://www.826michigan.org/volunteer/volunteer-apply/

Learn more about 826michigan: https://www.826michigan.org/

Email Volunteer Coordinator Caitlin Koska with any questions at caitlin@826michigan.org

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! 

The Ark relies on the dedication of its volunteers. Over 400 people donate their time and talents to The Ark, performing a broad range of tasks that are essential to putting artists on the stage. And they have a lot of fun doing it! Volunteering at The Ark is a great way to meet fellow music lovers.

Sign Up Here- https://theark.org/support-the-ark/volunteers/club-volunteers/

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

Learning objectives: 

Stages:

Investigation

Preparation and Planning

Action/Demonstration

Deliverables:

Do you love to share your love of art?  We have a small group of older adults that would love to learn from you.  We have lots of supplies to work with.  We meet one day a week (Friday afternoons) for 1.5 hours.  

ByKids4Kids Youth Organization (www.bykids4kids.us) is looking for 2 additional Youth Board Members. If you are a youth ages 13-18 and have a passion to make a difference in the world reach out to spandey@bykids4kids.us

The following positions are available:

Chief Equality Officer

Duties:
● Guide and inform improvements to the culture, climate, and performance of
ByKids4Kids programs
● Create a Mentoring for Equity training that all new volunteers must attend. The
workshop should be an introduction to the ways that history, privilege, and bias
can impact roles as mentors and reading buddies.
● Work closely with Executive Director and Social Worker to develop a DE&I vision for the organization
● Lead minimum of 2 service projects annually focused on promoting racial equity and healing

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.

MiSide is accepting donations for school supplies to support local students for both in-person and virtual learning. Supplies will be distributed through the many services MiSide provides to families.

Please donate here!

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

We are committed to providing crucial resources to our clients, ensuring their basic needs are met during challenging times. Through this volunteer role, you have the opportunity to actively contribute to maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming environment in our various material aid areas. By assisting with stock management and organization in our food pantry, clothing room, and hygiene area, you play a vital role in supporting individuals facing crises and helping them gain stability.

Activating your care in this way will help serve more people and serve them better. Creating an environment that is looked after well, invested in, and welcoming, is also showing respect, investment, and care for those using it. 

We are seeking volunteers that can come in during a weekday. This role is ideally filled by someone who can come in on a recurring basis. This could be once per week, once biweekly, multiple times per week, etc.

Hosting a food or personal care drive is a meaningful way to bring your group together while directly supporting survivors and families rebuilding their lives. At First Step, we promote dignity and choice—allowing families to select the items that best meet their needs and preferences.

With recent and future funding cuts, we have an urgent need for support as families face the holidays. Your donations can help ensure survivors and their children have nourishing meals, personal care items and other critical supplies during this time.

Unexpired, shelf-stable items needed, such as:
Canned goods: fruits, vegetables, soups, proteins, coffee
Dry goods: cereals, pasta, rice, baking items, snacks
Condiments & spreads: sauces, spices, nut butters
Personal care & household essentials: hygiene products, paper products, diapers, cleaning supplies

Please check expiration dates on all items before dropping them off.

For more information, visit our website https://www.firststep-mi.org/donate/mostneeded/ or contact Barb Davis at bdavis@firststep-mi.org. A more detailed Donation Guide can be provided.

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/

Everybody Needs a Break! A break from the books, from the screens, from the meetings, from the webinars, from the blah, blah, blah. Lunch Buddies is an opportunity for kids and volunteers to have lunch and recess together...hanging out, playing games, talking, doing fun activities....all while building a supportive friendship that will help kids be ready to learn and grow in the classroom.

Our 2024-25 Ypsilanti Community Schools' Lunch Buddies programs will be taking place at:

Learn more at www.bbbssoutheastmi.org/mentor

Every young person needs a champion!

Take a break from the screens, from the meetings, from the webinars, and pour your time into empowering young people on their path to graduate high school with a plan for their future and a mentor whose impact will last a lifetime.

BBBS facilitates program topics in the areas of relationship building, goal setting, self-esteem, life skills, budgeting, conflict resolution, healthy habits and so much more, and YOU develop a supportive friendship that will help young people be ready to learn and grow in the classroom.

Our 2024-25 program will be taking place every other Monday from 10-11 am at Madison High School, 915 East Eleven Mile Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071.

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! 

Wayne County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) provides a voice for abused and neglected children in Juvenile Court proceedings through highly trained community volunteers. We believe every child in Wayne County deserves a safe and permanent home, where they can thrive. And we believe every child should have the opportunity to grow and develop into a contributing member of our community. 

CASA volunteer advocates are ordinary people, just like you, with an extraordinary desire to help children. After completing a CASA training course, CASA volunteers are appointed by a jurist to one case involving a child or set of siblings who have experienced abuse and neglect, and placed in the foster care system. A CASA volunteer gathers information to help identify the child’s needs, present written reports at court hearings, help the child understand court proceedings, recommend services and more—all to help the judge make the best decisions to guide the child out of the foster care system and into a safe, permanent home. CASA volunteers must be 21 years or older, pass an extensive screening and background check, and have the ability to commit 10-20 hours a month to the case.

At Wayne County CASA, we are making a difference one child at a time! Will you join us?
We are currently accepting volunteer applications for our summer training class!

The Women's Center, an independent counseling nonprofit, could use help with internet technology and security.

Currently, we're installing, upgrading, connecting, and coding everything ourselves. We know that there are better ways to do it, but lack time to master the necessary skills.

We know that you could do it faster and better!

We could use help with everything from setting up a secure WiFi booster (not even sure that's what the thingamajig is called!) to updating WordPress PHP to figuring out why our printer drivers won't talk to us.

Ideally, we would develop a long-term relationship with you at a pace of ~8 hours/month.

We'd like to get the chance to know you, and for you to know us and to feel a part of our mission.

The Women's Center, an independent counseling nonprofit, could use help with internet technology and security.

Currently, we're installing, upgrading, connecting, and coding everything ourselves. We know that there are better ways to do it, but lack time to master the necessary skills.

We know that you could do it faster and better!

We could use help with everything from setting up a secure WiFi booster (not even sure that's what the thingamajig is called!) to updating WordPress PHP to figuring out why our printer drivers won't talk to us.

Ideally, we would develop a long-term relationship with you at a pace of ~8 hours/month.

We'd like to get the chance to know you, and for you to know us and to feel a part of our mission.

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.

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

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

Responsibilities:

Benefits:

World Medical Relief is seeking donations of new twin-size blankets for its Blanket Relief Program, which benefits homeless shelters, human service agencies, churches, and other organizations.

Donations may be dropped off at 21725 Melrose Ave., Southfield, MI 48075 between 8:00am and 4:00pm in the back of the building at the blue donations door.

Please no afghans, throws, or crochet blankets.

Please contact Josephine Jabara at jjabara@worldmedicalrelief.org with any questions.

Committee Job Duties entail:

Setting up meeting areas 

Signing attendees in using Sign in sheet 

Assist with serving food 

Assisting blind and visually impaired individuals with navigating to their seats, elevators and the restrooms 

Cleaning up after the meeting 

Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, there is a severe shortage of blood. Consider coordinating your group to donate together (but separately!)

If you or your group would like to donate, please go to our site (linked below) instead of responding to this opportunity. 

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.

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.

Michigan Ability Partners seeks board members, who will act as advocates and leaders of the agency. Board Members will be responsible for attending monthly board meetings and serving on one agency committee. A full description of a board members responsibilities will be shared upon request. 

Due to several members moving out of the area, Foundations Preschool of Washtenaw County is looking to grow our board.

Are you:

If so, then you might be a great fit for this volunteer opportunity!

The board of directors meet every other month for board meetings and on the alternate months, we meet for committee work.  Each months' meeting is from 6am-7:30pm.

Interested?  Please contact Sandy Williams, Executive Director: sandyw@foundations-preschool.org  or 734-677-8130.

Currently we are seeking talented individuals with new ideas and passion for the cause for the Board Member position.

Please send your resume to info@thestepsforward.org indicating the title "Board Member" in the subject line.

For more information, please visit our website:
https://www.thestepsforward.org

Working hours: 2 hours/week including weekends (Please note that all positions are remote and flexible)

Both male and female are welcome to apply.

Mission Statement: 

The Lunar Doula Collective seeks to provide emotional, physical, and informational support free of charge to those undergoing miscarriage, stillbirth, or pregnancy termination in Southeast Michigan. LDC strives to honor the reproductive justice framework by creating a nonjudgmental space in which sexual and reproductive health equity is essential for all human beings regardless of sexual, racial, and gender identities. 

Position Details:

Job Description:

LDC is seeking a dedicated individual to serve on the board as an Accountability Director to help this young nonprofit organization further its mission of providing compassionate support to those experiencing pregnancy loss and termination procedures throughout southeast Michigan. In addition to general board member duties, responsibilities of the Accountability Director include:  

Expectations:

Length of Term: 

General Board Members will serve for a two-year term from the effective date 

Time Commitment Requirement:

LDC’s current status as a newly-formed organization requires a working board committed to helping grow the organization. As such, board members will be asked to commit 10-15 hours monthly to their board duties, including monthly board meetings with an average of 2 hours per meeting, and will be available for calls with the Executive Director for a minimum of 1 hour per month. 

Qualifications: 

LDC Board Members must demonstrate passion for and commitment to LDC’s goals of promoting the Reproductive Justice Framework. Due to LDC’s work to support communities throughout southeast Michigan, a candidate with connections to Michigan is ideal. A dedicated candidate with experience in social work, counseling, social action and/or nonprofit organization and development is preferred. An ideal Accountability Director Candidate will have the following qualifications: 

How to apply

Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter detailing their commitment to LDC's mission to lunardoulacollective@gmail.com

Feel free to reach out to us with any questions at lunardoulacollective@gmail.com

Mission Statement: 

The Lunar Doula Collective seeks to provide emotional, physical, and informational support free of charge to those undergoing miscarriage, stillbirth, or pregnancy termination in Southeast Michigan. LDC strives to honor the reproductive justice framework by creating a nonjudgmental space in which sexual and reproductive health equity is essential for all human beings regardless of sexual, racial, and gender identities. 

Position Details:

Job Description:

LDC is seeking a dedicated individual to serve as a general board member to help this young nonprofit organization further its mission of providing compassionate support to those experiencing pregnancy loss and termination procedures throughout southeast Michigan. General responsibilities of a board member include: 

Expectations:

Length of Term: 

General Board Members will serve for a two-year term from the effective date 

Time Commitment Requirement:

LDC’s current status as a newly-formed organization requires a working board committed to helping grow the organization. As such, board members will be asked to commit 10-15 hours monthly to their board duties, including monthly board meetings with an average of 2 hours per meeting, and will be available for calls with the Executive Director for a minimum of 1 hour per month. 

Qualifications: 

LDC Board Members must demonstrate passion for and commitment to LDC’s goals of promoting the Reproductive Justice Framework. Due to LDC’s work to support communities throughout southeast Michigan, a candidate with connections to Michigan is ideal. A dedicated candidate with experience in business, government, philanthropy, social action and/or nonprofit organization and development is preferred. An ideal Board Member Candidate will have the following qualifications: 

How to apply

Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter detailing their commitment to LDC's mission to lunardoulacollective@gmail.com

Feel free to reach out with any questions at lunardoulacollective@gmail.com

Mission Statement: 

The Lunar Doula Collective seeks to provide emotional, physical, and informational support free of charge to those undergoing miscarriage, stillbirth, or pregnancy termination in Southeast Michigan. LDC strives to honor the reproductive justice framework by creating a nonjudgmental space in which sexual and reproductive health equity is essential for all human beings regardless of sexual, racial, and gender identities. 

Position Details:

Job Description:

LDC is seeking a board member to serve as President to help this young nonprofit organization further its mission of providing compassionate support to those experiencing pregnancy loss and termination procedures throughout southeast Michigan. In addition to carrying out general responsibilities of a Board Member, the responsibilities of the President include: 

Expectations:

Length of Term: 

The Board President will serve for a two-year term from the effective date 

Time Commitment Requirement:

LDC’s current status as a newly-formed organization requires a working board committed to helping grow the organization. As such, board members will be asked to commit 10-15 hours monthly to their board duties, including monthly board meetings with an average of 2 hours per meeting, and be available for calls with the Executive Director for a minimum of 1 hour per month. 

Qualifications: 

LDC Board Members must demonstrate passion for and commitment to LDC’s goals of promoting the Reproductive Justice Framework. Due to LDC’s work to support communities throughout southeast Michigan, a candidate with connections to Michigan is ideal. A candidate with experience in nonprofit organization and development is preferred. The ideal Board President Candidate will be: 

How to apply

Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter detailing their commitment to LDC's mission to lunardoulacollective@gmail.com

Feel free to reach out to us with any questions at lunardoulacollective@gmail.com

Mission Statement: 

The Lunar Doula Collective seeks to provide emotional, physical, and informational support free of charge to those undergoing miscarriage, stillbirth, or pregnancy termination in Southeast Michigan. LDC strives to honor the reproductive justice framework by creating a nonjudgmental space in which sexual and reproductive health equity is essential for all human beings regardless of sexual, racial, and gender identities. 

Position Details:

Job Description:

LDC is seeking a board member to serve as Secretary to help this young nonprofit organization further its mission of providing compassionate support to those experiencing pregnancy loss and termination procedures throughout southeast Michigan. In addition to carrying out general responsibilities of a Board Member, the responsibilities of the Secretary includes: 

Expectations:

Length of Term: 

The Board Secretary will serve for a two-year term from the effective date 

Time Commitment Requirement:

LDC’s current status as a newly-formed organization requires a working board committed to helping grow the organization. As such, board members will be asked to commit 10-15 hours monthly to their board duties, including monthly board meetings with an average of 2 hours per meeting, and will be available for calls with the Executive Director for a minimum of 1 hour per month. 

Qualifications: 

LDC Board Members must demonstrate passion for and commitment to LDC’s goals of promoting the Reproductive Justice Framework. Due to LDC’s work to support communities throughout southeast Michigan, a candidate with connections to Michigan is ideal. A candidate with experience in business administration, government, philanthropy, and/or nonprofit organization and development is preferred. The ideal Board Secretary Candidate will have the following qualifications: 

How to apply

Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter detailing their commitment to LDC's mission to lunardoulacollective@gmail.com

Feel free to reach out to us with any questions at lunardoulacollective@gmail.com

Mission Statement: 

The Lunar Doula Collective seeks to provide emotional, physical, and informational support free of charge to those undergoing miscarriage, stillbirth, or pregnancy termination in Southeast Michigan. LDC strives to honor the reproductive justice framework by creating a nonjudgmental space in which sexual and reproductive health equity is essential for all human beings regardless of sexual, racial, and gender identities. 

Position Details:

Job Description:

LDC is seeking a board member to serve as Treasurer to help this young nonprofit organization further its mission of providing compassionate support to those experiencing pregnancy loss and termination procedures throughout southeast Michigan. In addition to carrying out general responsibilities of a Board Member, the responsibilities of the Treasurer include: 

Expectations:

Length of Term: 

The Board Treasurer will serve for a two-year term from the effective date 

Time Commitment Requirement:

LDC’s current status as a newly-formed organization requires a working board committed to helping grow the organization. As such, board members will be asked to commit 10-15 hours monthly to their board duties, including monthly board meetings with an average of 2 hours per meeting, and will be available for calls with the Executive Director for a minimum of 1 hour per month. 

Qualifications: 

LDC Board Members must demonstrate passion for and commitment to LDC’s goals of promoting the Reproductive Justice Framework. Due to LDC’s work to support communities throughout southeast Michigan, a candidate with connections to Michigan is ideal. A candidate with experience in business, government, philanthropy, and/or nonprofit organization and development is preferred. The ideal Board Treasurer Candidate will have the following qualifications: 

How to apply

Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter detailing their commitment to LDC's mission to lunardoulacollective@gmail.com

Feel free to reach out to us with any questions at lunardoulacollective@gmail.com

Haven Homes of Detroit is an organization dedicated to empowering women recovering from trauma, trafficking, and exploitation by providing safe housing and supportive communities. The Board of Directors plays a crucial role in guiding the organization's mission and ensuring its success.

Board members at Haven Homes of Detroit contribute their expertise to help improve neighborhoods and restore dignity to women in need. They oversee strategic planning, financial management, and community partnerships to support the organization's programs, which include life-skills training, nutritional education, sobriety support, financial literacy, job readiness, and trauma-informed care.

Would you like more details on how to get involved or apply for a position on the board?

We are looking for a volunteer presenter that is willing to work with us long term. Our current staff member is going on maternity leave at the end of April, and we would love to have someone to help coordinate and fill in the gaps with presentations.

You will be giving presentations to children ages 3 yrs old through 2nd grade, on safety, including personal safety in a short (15 min) program over a series of 10 days.

Must be available days and be willing to submit to a background check. Flexible hours - approx. 5-10 hours a week (dependent on the schools’ schedules), but for each group of children you are presenting the program to, you must be able to commit to 10 consecutive days. We serve several schools and preschools throughout the year. You do not have to commit to being the presenter for all of these, but we would like you to be able to present to a least one school a year. We will provide you with the necessary training, materials, and support to provide this program.

As a volunteer, you will sign a waiver, listen to a 10 minute orientation and spend time sorting books and moving boxes (no more than 25lbs). Thank you!
Join us at our headquarters located in Farmington Hills to help us SORT, COUNT, and PACK books! Sign up Here

****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.

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

Volunteers needed at the U-M Health Brighton Center for Specialty Care. We have two openings.

1. Medical Procedures Unit: Volunteers assist with turning over prep/recovery bays, cleaning stretchers, making beds, providing snacks and drinks to patients as directed and wheeling patients to car after discharged.

2. Neurology BCSC Sleep Lab: Review patient arrival process, scan patient documents and enter into an access database. Greet patient and family, escort to treatment area, restock areas i.e. patient supply cart and rooms, blanket warmer,  etc.

To apply, visit our New Volunteers webpage. After completing the onboarding requirements, you will be invited to attend a placement interview. At the interview, identify that you would like to volunteer in Brighton. 

Brilliant Detroit provides a range of programming for our parent caregivers throughout the year. Our work is simply not possible without those who volunteer their time to create and advance so many of our programs at our hubs. As we support our adult participants, volunteers are needed to lead child enrichment activities during parent resource group meetings.

Child Enrichment Volunteers provide weekly support by interacting with children of all ages for specific timeframes by facilitating group activities with children.

While this volunteer opportunities will require a longer time commitment, we guarantee that it will make a lasting impact not only on the life of a Brilliant Detroit child, but on your own!

Requirements of Positions:
1. At least 15 years old
2. All volunteers must have an informal interview with Brilliant Detroit Volunteer Engagement Manager and pass a background check.
3. Must adhere to the confidentiality of Brilliant parents and children.
commit to keeping the confidentiality of all AVFC locations and clients at all times.
4. Must support and follow all guidelines, policies and procedures associated with Brilliant Southwest Detroit.
5. Have reliable transportation to volunteer locations.
6. Will be evaluated for the duration of your volunteer role. 

Qualifications for Positions:
1. Willingness to work within guidelines, policies, standards and mission statement of Brilliant Detroit.
2. Patience and understanding when dealing with children of all ages.
3. Awareness of and sensitivity to cultural/ethnic differences and/or willingness to learn.
4. Ability to work in a team and accept guidance and direction from staff members.
5. Experience with diverse cultures, languages and situations desirable but not mandatory.
6. Experience working with children
7. Bilingual abilities highly desirable but not mandatory.

COMMITMENT:
Commit to a regular schedule detailed below

Brilliant Staff fully recognize that burnout is a real issue in today’s world and in this line of work. We encourage volunteers to practice self-care activities.

**Volunteers working directly with Brilliant children, families, and staff must complete a background check.

In an ever-changing, increasingly complex world, it’s more important than ever that our nation’s youth are prepared to bring knowledge and skills to solve problems, make sense of information, and know how to gather and evaluate evidence to make informed decisions.

Brilliant Detroit holds 2 STEM courses each quarter that aims to develop and grow their skills in science, technology, engineering, math, and they even get to explore art. 

STEM Facilitator commitment - Quarterly Course and 3-5 hours/week training and coaching sessions.

Stories and STEM - Brilliant children ages 3-5 and their families enjoy stories and fun engaging hands-on projects in a variety of literacy-based science activities together that bring the exciting world of science to life!

Adventures in Science - Brilliant children ages 6-8 participate in step-level learning through inquiry and the exploration of a variety of science topics to develop and process skills for science (observing, hypothesizing, asking questions, problem solving, and drawing conclusions through hands-on experiences with a focus of allowing children's ideas come to life!

Unique Brilliant volunteers are needed to help prepare, facilitate and grow the minds of our Detroit youth. If you have a love of STEM (A), connect with us today! (Trainings and check-ins with our program creator happen frequently).

Dates: Quarterly

Locations: Various Brilliant locations - Where We Are

How: In-person

Volunteer Roles: 

**Volunteers working directly with Brilliant children, families, and staff are asked to have a background check**

Broadstreet Presbyterian Church has a Saturday Tutoring program.  We tutor grades K-9 in all subjects specializing in Reading and Math.  Our program is held every Saturday between noon - 2:p.m.  We provide homework help In addition to Tutoring.   We end Tutoring at 1:30 for lunch.  We are currently tutoring children from seven different schools throughout the city of Detroit. We would like to adopt a First Grade class to get the students “Reading Ready” by Third Grade.  

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

World Medical Relief is looking for an assistant for our busy development department!

The development department is tasked with fundraising, communications and community affairs and is in need of the steadfast support of an assistant to its director. The assistant would help with follow up correspondence, filing, tracking data, data input, following up with potential sponsors, mailings, copy work, etc.

World Medical Relief will work with volunteers to find a suitable schedule, etc.

Camp STAR is a program of STAR Children's Bereavement Services. It is a free weekend long grief camp for kids and teens, ages 8-17, that have experienced the death of a significant person in their lives. Join us in providing support and comfort to children. Our grief camp offers a safe, compassionate space where kids can express their emotions, build resilience, and heal through fun, therapeutic activities. As a volunteer, you’ll help create a supportive, caring environment, offering a listening ear, guidance, and a shoulder to lean on. No experience is necessary—just a heart full of empathy and a desire to make a lasting impact on a child’s journey through grief. Apply today and be part of something truly meaningful!

Visit our site here to see the volunteer opportunities available. 

Arrival for volunteers is 1pm on Thursday August 7th. This is a mandatory orientation day for all volunteers. Children arrive on Friday at 1pm. Camp ends at about 3pm on Sunday August 10th. 

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!

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

Description of our class:

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

Our classes run on Saturdays.

todd@teamgutsmichigan.com

Provides care to three elderly women in a home setting.  Duties include companionship, presence, assisting with meals, dressing really anything a person might to to assist their parents or grandparents.  Caregivers are asked to serve a scheduled shift 3 times each month.  Shifts are three or four hours long.  Our greatest need is for help evenings and weekends.

The Area Agency on Aging 1-B (AAA 1-B) launched the Caregiver Coaching program in Livingston and Washtenaw counties in 2020. In 2021, the program expanded into Macomb and Oakland counties in 2021. Caregiver Coaching is a free program that matches people caring for an aging or disabled loved one with a compassionate, trained volunteer who works with them one-on-one.  Depending on the caregivers' needs, volunteer coaches can be guides, sounding boards, researchers, cheerleaders, encouragers, calmer-downers, or lifter-uppers. The volunteer coaches strive to build a safe and supportive environment where they walk beside you on the caregiving journey.

The program is built around caregivers' needs. There is no minimum number of communications required and no specific structure or schedule.  Typically, you will meet with your coach over the phone once a month, but every caregiver has different needs. Some caregivers want someone to talk to regularly, while others want support in creating to-dos or sorting through resource lists. There is no right or wrong way. The coaches are here to support you. 

For more information or to volunteer for the program, call (800) 852-7795, email coaching@aaa1b.org, or visit https://aaa1b.org/caregiver-coaching/.  

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 

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

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

Thank you for helping us make care accessible to all!

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

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

If you're fluent in any of these languages and willing to help, please:

Thank you for helping us make care accessible to all!

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

Our volunteers offer support, companionship and practical, compassionate help. Some interact directly with patients and families. Others prefer to work behind the scenes in the office setting. As a volunteer, you help determine which tasks you’re best suited to perform.

A background check and volunteer orientation are required after an initial interview

Do you want to make a greater impact on the world? Do love learning about other cultures and interacting with people? Then you should volunteer with YFU!

Youth for Understanding (YFU) is one of the world's largest and most respected international exchange programs. YFU exchanges American and international students in over 60 countries worldwide!

Volunteers perform a wide range of tasks, including:

To apply online please visit www.yfuusa.org!

Starfish Family Services is looking for volunteers to join our child team! Through a program called Starfish University, we are able to provide parents with a range of classes, support, conferences and events that will build their confidence, knowledge, skills and resources to get past barriers and support their children.

As a child team member, you will provide child care and activities for infants and toddlers while their parents/families undergo training and classes to promote personal growth.

Volunteers are needed to help in various different times/dates. If you're interested please inquire at, kvowles@sfish.org.

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.

Head Start: Offers free preschool for income-eligible three and four year old children to get them ready for kindergarten. Program runs from September to June.
* Locations: Volunteers are needed in Crestwood (Redford), Inkster, Livonia, Plymouth-Canton, Westwood, and Detroit.
* Commitment: Volunteers are needed anytime Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for a minimum of one day a week for 2 hours. We will accept hours for school credit.
* Group Size: Depends on location. Can be one time opportunity. Must complete application.
* Requirements: 18 and up preferred. Volunteers must complete a volunteer application, pass a background check, central registry clearance, and a TB test to qualify.
* Volunteer duties: Assist in classrooms by supporting teachers by reading, playing, and engaging with children 3 - 5 years old. Volunteers are also needed to organize, clean, and help with paperwork.

Early Head Start: Free program that helps families with children under the age of three reach developmental milestones by providing a healthy and stimulating environment. Program runs all year.
* Location: Inkster, Crestwood (Redford), Livonia, Detroit
* Commitment: Volunteers are needed anytime Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. for a minimum of one day a week for 2 hours. We will accept hours for school credit.
* Group Size: Up to 6 - can be one time opportunity.
* Requirements: Ages 18 and up preferred. Volunteers must complete a volunteer application, pass a background check, central registry clearance, and TB test to qualify.
* Volunteer duties: Assist in classrooms by supporting teachers by reading, playing, and engaging with children 3 years and younger. Volunteers are also needed to organize, clean, and help with paperwork.