Opportunities From: Connect2Community

Volunteer: Card and Personal Care Pantry Donations

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

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

Example sentiments: 

Have a nice day! 

May your day be filled with joy. 

Sending you warm and caring wishes. 

Hope you have a wonderful day! 

Your community cares about you!   

Hope this card brings a smile to your face. 

I hope you have a great day! 

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

Thinking of you.  


Personal Care/Pantry Item Needs 

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

Boxes of tissues  

Individually wrapped rolls of paper towel  

Individually wrapped rolls of toilet paper  

Laundry detergent (minimally scented) 

Antibacterial hand soap (minimally scented)  

Antibacterial dish soap (minimally scented)  

Antibacterial bar soap (minimally scented)  

Individual containers of disinfecting wipes 

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

Colored pencils or markers 


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

Community Partner: Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels

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

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

Example sentiments: 

Have a nice day! 

May your day be filled with joy. 

Sending you warm and caring wishes. 

Hope you have a wonderful day! 

Your community cares about you!   

Hope this card brings a smile to your face. 

I hope you have a great day! 

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

Thinking of you.  


Personal Care/Pantry Item Needs 

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

Boxes of tissues  

Individually wrapped rolls of paper towel  

Individually wrapped rolls of toilet paper  

Laundry detergent (minimally scented) 

Antibacterial hand soap (minimally scented)  

Antibacterial dish soap (minimally scented)  

Antibacterial bar soap (minimally scented)  

Individual containers of disinfecting wipes 

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

Colored pencils or markers 


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

Community Partner: Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48108

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: AAMOW - Meal Delivery Volunteers Needed!

Meal Delivery Volunteers are in high demand!


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

Meal delivery volunteer requirements:

Complete the full onboarding process for AAMOW volunteers  Be 18 years of age or older  Provide your own vehicle for delivering  Maintain a valid driver's license (if driving) and vehicle insurance  Commit to delivering at least ten times over the course of a year (preferably once/month, if possible)  Maintain compliance with Michigan Medicine influenza vaccine policy 

 

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

Submit an online application Log into the volunteer portal and complete the steps outlined in the welcome email Attest to required statements Submit required vaccine verifications Attend AAMOW's volunteer orientation Pass required background screenings for Michigan Medicine volunteers

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

Community Partner: Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels

Meal Delivery Volunteers are in high demand!


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

Meal delivery volunteer requirements:

Complete the full onboarding process for AAMOW volunteers  Be 18 years of age or older  Provide your own vehicle for delivering  Maintain a valid driver's license (if driving) and vehicle insurance  Commit to delivering at least ten times over the course of a year (preferably once/month, if possible)  Maintain compliance with Michigan Medicine influenza vaccine policy 

 

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

Submit an online application Log into the volunteer portal and complete the steps outlined in the welcome email Attest to required statements Submit required vaccine verifications Attend AAMOW's volunteer orientation Pass required background screenings for Michigan Medicine volunteers

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

Community Partner: Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48108

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Clinicians Needed for Free Clinic: Join the team at Hope Clinic!

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

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

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

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

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


Community Partner: Hope Clinic

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

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

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

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

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


Community Partner: Hope Clinic

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48197-5358

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Registered Nurse Volunteers Needed for Free Clinic: Join the team at Hope Clinic

Our amazing care team at Hope Clinic is looking for registered nurse volunteers available to help care for those in need at our Westland and Ypsilanti free clinic locations.

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

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

 

Respond to let us know you are interested, or fill out our Medical Professional Interest Form.

 

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

Community Partner: Hope Clinic

Our amazing care team at Hope Clinic is looking for registered nurse volunteers available to help care for those in need at our Westland and Ypsilanti free clinic locations.

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

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

 

Respond to let us know you are interested, or fill out our Medical Professional Interest Form.

 

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

Community Partner: Hope Clinic

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48197-5358

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Host a Food/Personal Care Drive for Hope Clinic!

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

We accept unexpired, shelf-stable items, including:

Canned goods (soup, veggies, fruit, meat) Dry goods (cereal, pasta, baking mixes, snacks) Condiments (nut butters, spices, sauces) Non-food items (hygiene products, paper goods, diapers, cleaning supplies)

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


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


Community Partner: Hope Clinic

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

We accept unexpired, shelf-stable items, including:

Canned goods (soup, veggies, fruit, meat) Dry goods (cereal, pasta, baking mixes, snacks) Condiments (nut butters, spices, sauces) Non-food items (hygiene products, paper goods, diapers, cleaning supplies)

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


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


Community Partner: Hope Clinic

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48197

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Front Desk Volunteers Needed Onsite at Hope Clinic Ypsilanti

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

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

The ideal people in this role are those who are:

Comfortable answering phones Able to operate in our software systems Detail-oriented Adept at multi-tasking Friendly and personable Flexible when dealing with changing circumstances Compassionate


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

Please either respond to this opportunity, or fill out our Basic Volunteer Interest Form.

Community Partner: Hope Clinic

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

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

The ideal people in this role are those who are:

Comfortable answering phones Able to operate in our software systems Detail-oriented Adept at multi-tasking Friendly and personable Flexible when dealing with changing circumstances Compassionate


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

Please either respond to this opportunity, or fill out our Basic Volunteer Interest Form.

Community Partner: Hope Clinic

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48197-5358

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Clean Commercial Grease Traps at Hope Clinic

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

Note: Hope Clinic will provide some supplies, but groups will need to bring their own gloves, trash bags, and disposable dish rags. One group member should also be capable of lifting 50lbs high enough to put waste in a dumpster.


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

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

Community Partner: Hope Clinic

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

Note: Hope Clinic will provide some supplies, but groups will need to bring their own gloves, trash bags, and disposable dish rags. One group member should also be capable of lifting 50lbs high enough to put waste in a dumpster.


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

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

Community Partner: Hope Clinic

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48197-5358

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Walk-up Groceries Distribution at Hope Clinic Farm Stand

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

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

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

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

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

Community Partner: Hope Clinic

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

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

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

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

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

Community Partner: Hope Clinic

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48197-5358

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Certified Medical Interpreters at Hope Clinic

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.

Top need: Spanish Other languages: Arabic, Dari, Pashto, French, Albanian, Korean, and more Summer availability especially helpful (when interns are away)

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

Email us at volunteer@thehopeclinic.org, or Fill out a volunteer application: thehopeclinic.org/volunteer

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

Community Partner: Hope Clinic

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.

Top need: Spanish Other languages: Arabic, Dari, Pashto, French, Albanian, Korean, and more Summer availability especially helpful (when interns are away)

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

Email us at volunteer@thehopeclinic.org, or Fill out a volunteer application: thehopeclinic.org/volunteer

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

Community Partner: Hope Clinic

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48197-5358

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Gather support for the FISCAL Act - DEPENDENT ON STATUS OF BILL

Overview: Learn about the current state of nutrition policy relevant to dairy, including the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the Federal Milk Mandate, and the National School Lunch Program. Then, garner support for the FISCAL Act, which would allow for plant-based milk alternatives, aligned with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, to be served in schools. 

Learning objectives: 

Improve understanding of animal agriculture’s effects on the environment and public health.Improve reading comprehension skills for scientific papers and learn to clearly communicate findings with a non-scientific audience.Learn about the role of stakeholders in public policy, including individuals, civic society organizations, industry lobbyists, and representatives.Gain effective communication skills that enable you to critically engage with this topic with varying audiences including your peers and the public, such as active listening and asking critical questions.Learn about skills and competencies required in political and legislative advocacy careers.

Stages:

Investigation

Research and identify a population in your community from whom you could receive support for the FISCAL Act.

Preparation and Planning

Research US nutrition policy and its consequences independently and with the support of Switch4Good materials and team.Prepare the method in which you will garner support for the bill (i.e., individual signatures, endorsements from identity groups or local representatives, votes from senators and representatives). Letters to the editor are a great strategy for this project–see the Letters to the Editor Writing project below to see project details. 

Action

Meet with the target audience and learn about their interests related to the FISCAL Act.Collect indications of support, whether they be signatures, endorsements, or promises to vote yes.

Demonstration

Compile the results of your work into an article (400-500 words) that highlights the progress you made towards passing the bill that will be eligible to be posted on the Switch4Good blog. Convert the article into social media posts to raise further awareness and continue the momentum. 

Deliverables:

Documentation of research about US nutrition policy (notes, etc.)Support gathered for the FISCAL Act (signed petition, written endorsements, etc.)Blog post and social media posts

Community Partner: Switch4Good

Overview: Learn about the current state of nutrition policy relevant to dairy, including the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the Federal Milk Mandate, and the National School Lunch Program. Then, garner support for the FISCAL Act, which would allow for plant-based milk alternatives, aligned with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, to be served in schools. 

Learning objectives: 

Improve understanding of animal agriculture’s effects on the environment and public health.Improve reading comprehension skills for scientific papers and learn to clearly communicate findings with a non-scientific audience.Learn about the role of stakeholders in public policy, including individuals, civic society organizations, industry lobbyists, and representatives.Gain effective communication skills that enable you to critically engage with this topic with varying audiences including your peers and the public, such as active listening and asking critical questions.Learn about skills and competencies required in political and legislative advocacy careers.

Stages:

Investigation

Research and identify a population in your community from whom you could receive support for the FISCAL Act.

Preparation and Planning

Research US nutrition policy and its consequences independently and with the support of Switch4Good materials and team.Prepare the method in which you will garner support for the bill (i.e., individual signatures, endorsements from identity groups or local representatives, votes from senators and representatives). Letters to the editor are a great strategy for this project–see the Letters to the Editor Writing project below to see project details. 

Action

Meet with the target audience and learn about their interests related to the FISCAL Act.Collect indications of support, whether they be signatures, endorsements, or promises to vote yes.

Demonstration

Compile the results of your work into an article (400-500 words) that highlights the progress you made towards passing the bill that will be eligible to be posted on the Switch4Good blog. Convert the article into social media posts to raise further awareness and continue the momentum. 

Deliverables:

Documentation of research about US nutrition policy (notes, etc.)Support gathered for the FISCAL Act (signed petition, written endorsements, etc.)Blog post and social media posts

Community Partner: Switch4Good

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 92606

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Practical Recipes on Campus

Overview: Learn about the benefits of a plant-based diet for environmental and social justice. Then, share this information with your peers by creating examples of balanced meals that are affordable, accessible, and able to be prepared in a dorm environment. Research and communicate the resources and emissions saved from making the recipe plant-based rather than animal-product-inclusive. 

Learning objectives: 

Improve understanding of animal agriculture’s effects on climate, pollution, and biodiversity loss. Improve reading comprehension skills for scientific papers and learn to clearly communicate findings with a non-scientific audience. Quantify the impact of eliminating animal products from one’s diet on planetary health. Be able to discuss the relationship between food and the environment with peers and offer practical suggestions for transitioning to a more plant-forward diet. Gain effective communication skills that enable you to critically engage with this topic with varying audiences, including your peers and the public, such as active listening and asking critical questions. Learn about skills and competencies required in culinary and environmental science professions, such as recipe creation and environmental impact analysis.

Stages:

Investigation

Survey the selected audience (i.e. dorm neighbors, sports team, or those who share an academic focus) to understand their considerations when choosing their food.

Preparation and Planning

Research the connection between food and environment independently and with the support of Switch4Good materials and team.Reflect on survey results to determine the standards that each recipe must meet, including cost, ease of buying ingredients, and cooking method.Brainstorm at least ten different plant-based recipes that are affordable, accessible, and practical for the audience to cook. Each recipe should be for a balanced, nutritious meal that includes fruits and vegetables, complex carbohydrates, and protein. Calculate the environmental savings of each recipe compared to a similar recipe that includes animal products.

Action/Demonstration

Prepare and distribute recipes (i.e., live cooking demonstration, printed handouts, video, etc.) and communicate environmental benefits.

Deliverables:

Survey distributed to the audience asking about preferences, restraints, etc. 10 plant-based recipes that fit the needs of the audienceDocumentation of the presentation of the recipes (i.e., video recording, handouts, etc.)

Community Partner: Switch4Good

Overview: Learn about the benefits of a plant-based diet for environmental and social justice. Then, share this information with your peers by creating examples of balanced meals that are affordable, accessible, and able to be prepared in a dorm environment. Research and communicate the resources and emissions saved from making the recipe plant-based rather than animal-product-inclusive. 

Learning objectives: 

Improve understanding of animal agriculture’s effects on climate, pollution, and biodiversity loss. Improve reading comprehension skills for scientific papers and learn to clearly communicate findings with a non-scientific audience. Quantify the impact of eliminating animal products from one’s diet on planetary health. Be able to discuss the relationship between food and the environment with peers and offer practical suggestions for transitioning to a more plant-forward diet. Gain effective communication skills that enable you to critically engage with this topic with varying audiences, including your peers and the public, such as active listening and asking critical questions. Learn about skills and competencies required in culinary and environmental science professions, such as recipe creation and environmental impact analysis.

Stages:

Investigation

Survey the selected audience (i.e. dorm neighbors, sports team, or those who share an academic focus) to understand their considerations when choosing their food.

Preparation and Planning

Research the connection between food and environment independently and with the support of Switch4Good materials and team.Reflect on survey results to determine the standards that each recipe must meet, including cost, ease of buying ingredients, and cooking method.Brainstorm at least ten different plant-based recipes that are affordable, accessible, and practical for the audience to cook. Each recipe should be for a balanced, nutritious meal that includes fruits and vegetables, complex carbohydrates, and protein. Calculate the environmental savings of each recipe compared to a similar recipe that includes animal products.

Action/Demonstration

Prepare and distribute recipes (i.e., live cooking demonstration, printed handouts, video, etc.) and communicate environmental benefits.

Deliverables:

Survey distributed to the audience asking about preferences, restraints, etc. 10 plant-based recipes that fit the needs of the audienceDocumentation of the presentation of the recipes (i.e., video recording, handouts, etc.)

Community Partner: Switch4Good

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 92606

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Whole Person Health Presenters at Hope Clinic

Whole Person Health tabling events entail having a table set up during our Tuesday hot meal distribution (5-6pm) and engaging with folks as they pass through. Some topics we are looking to cover include:

Job Assistance

Financial Assistance/Money Management

Utilizing Community Resources (medical, mental/emotional, etc.)

Diabetes Management

Smoking Cessation

Personal Safety

etc.


We want presenters to be knowledgeable enough about the topics that they are well-equipped for any follow-up questions with clients, so we are looking for people/organizations that have a professional background or license in the respective topic.

Please respond to this posting if you are interested or want to learn more!

Community Partner: Hope Clinic

Whole Person Health tabling events entail having a table set up during our Tuesday hot meal distribution (5-6pm) and engaging with folks as they pass through. Some topics we are looking to cover include:

Job Assistance

Financial Assistance/Money Management

Utilizing Community Resources (medical, mental/emotional, etc.)

Diabetes Management

Smoking Cessation

Personal Safety

etc.


We want presenters to be knowledgeable enough about the topics that they are well-equipped for any follow-up questions with clients, so we are looking for people/organizations that have a professional background or license in the respective topic.

Please respond to this posting if you are interested or want to learn more!

Community Partner: Hope Clinic

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48197-5358

Allow Groups: Yes


Inkind: Host a Donation/Dropbox Drive

**= items we need the most! Help Stock the Food Pantry & Resource Center

SOS Resource Center

Shampoo & conditioner                                     Razors/Shaving Cream

Soap                                                              **Deodorant

Toothbrush                                                     **Toothpaste

**Lotion                                                          Toilet paper

Combs & Brushes                                             Feminine Hygiene Products

Facial Tissue                                                    **African-American Hair Products

 

Food:

Cereal (dry or hot)                                            Canned Tuna or Salmon

Rice/Pasta/Other Grains                                  Beans (dry or canned)

Peanut Butter                                                    Nuts

Tomato Sauce                                                   Canned Vegetables

Canned Pasta Products                                   Macaroni & Cheese

Canned/Dried Fruit                                          Soup

Canned/Bottled 100% Juice                            Crackers

Boxed Dinners/Meal Helpers                          Hamburger/ Hot Dogs/Other Meats

Baby Formula & Food                                       Granola

Spices                                                                  Condiments

 

Other Items:

New Quart & Gallon-size Ziploc Bags

**Cooking oil            

Plastic/Paper Grocery Bags

First Aid Kits

Grocery Store Gift Cards

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Family Services

 

New Bedroom Supplies:                                   Miscellaneous:

Twin-sized Sheets                                               Flashlights & Batteries

Blankets                                                                Trash Cans & Bags

Sleeping Bags/Comforters                                 Gift Card to Stores/DTE

 

Kitchen Supplies:                                               New Bath Supplies:

Dishes                                                                Towel Sets

Glasses                                                               Shower Curtains/Rings

Eating & Cooking Utensils                               Shower Caddies

Pots & Pans                                                       Toilet Paper

Can Opener                                                        Personal Care Items

Kitchen towels                                                   Toilet Brushes

 

Household Cleaning/Laundry Supplies:            Furniture:             

Cleaners                                                              Kitchen Tables/Chairs

Detergents                                                          Sofas

Cleaning Cloths                                                  Bed Frames

**Paper towels                                                   Mattresses (NEW)

Gloves                                                                   Dressers                          

Sponges                                                                Lamps

Whiteners                                                             Desks

Fabric Softeners                                                                                                               

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Children’s Services

Children’s Items:

ITEMS MUST BE NEW:

Diapers and Pull Ups (**4t, 5t, 6t)             Lysol Wipes

Socks                                                      Underpants                    

Car Seats and Booster seats                      Diaper Wipes

Bottles                                                    Baby Washcloths

Blankets                                                  Gowns/Sleepers

Baby Formula & Food                                Diaper Cream

Pacifiers                                                   Burp Cloths

Baby Shampoo                                          Gas Cards

Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

 

ITEMS CAN BE GENTELY USED:

Elementary Academic Workbooks                  High Chairs

Pack-n-Play                                                 Strollers

Bouncer & Baby Carrier                                 Umbrella Strollers      

 *** WE CANNOT ACCEPT USED CAR SEATS

 


Please drop off items for the Food Pantry, Children's Programs and Resource Center Mondays between 9 am and noon or Thursdays and Fridays between 9 am and 4 pm at 114 North River St. Ypsilanti, MI 48198. Please drop off donations for the Housing and Family Services Monday through Friday between 9 am and 4 pm at 101 South Huron St. Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Visit https://soscs.org/get-involved/wish-list/ for our most complete & up to date wish list. Contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@soscs.org or at (734) 484-9900 to set up a drop off time

  

Thank you for your support!

Community Partner: SOS Community Services

**= items we need the most! Help Stock the Food Pantry & Resource Center

SOS Resource Center

Shampoo & conditioner                                     Razors/Shaving Cream

Soap                                                              **Deodorant

Toothbrush                                                     **Toothpaste

**Lotion                                                          Toilet paper

Combs & Brushes                                             Feminine Hygiene Products

Facial Tissue                                                    **African-American Hair Products

 

Food:

Cereal (dry or hot)                                            Canned Tuna or Salmon

Rice/Pasta/Other Grains                                  Beans (dry or canned)

Peanut Butter                                                    Nuts

Tomato Sauce                                                   Canned Vegetables

Canned Pasta Products                                   Macaroni & Cheese

Canned/Dried Fruit                                          Soup

Canned/Bottled 100% Juice                            Crackers

Boxed Dinners/Meal Helpers                          Hamburger/ Hot Dogs/Other Meats

Baby Formula & Food                                       Granola

Spices                                                                  Condiments

 

Other Items:

New Quart & Gallon-size Ziploc Bags

**Cooking oil            

Plastic/Paper Grocery Bags

First Aid Kits

Grocery Store Gift Cards

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Family Services

 

New Bedroom Supplies:                                   Miscellaneous:

Twin-sized Sheets                                               Flashlights & Batteries

Blankets                                                                Trash Cans & Bags

Sleeping Bags/Comforters                                 Gift Card to Stores/DTE

 

Kitchen Supplies:                                               New Bath Supplies:

Dishes                                                                Towel Sets

Glasses                                                               Shower Curtains/Rings

Eating & Cooking Utensils                               Shower Caddies

Pots & Pans                                                       Toilet Paper

Can Opener                                                        Personal Care Items

Kitchen towels                                                   Toilet Brushes

 

Household Cleaning/Laundry Supplies:            Furniture:             

Cleaners                                                              Kitchen Tables/Chairs

Detergents                                                          Sofas

Cleaning Cloths                                                  Bed Frames

**Paper towels                                                   Mattresses (NEW)

Gloves                                                                   Dressers                          

Sponges                                                                Lamps

Whiteners                                                             Desks

Fabric Softeners                                                                                                               

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Children’s Services

Children’s Items:

ITEMS MUST BE NEW:

Diapers and Pull Ups (**4t, 5t, 6t)             Lysol Wipes

Socks                                                      Underpants                    

Car Seats and Booster seats                      Diaper Wipes

Bottles                                                    Baby Washcloths

Blankets                                                  Gowns/Sleepers

Baby Formula & Food                                Diaper Cream

Pacifiers                                                   Burp Cloths

Baby Shampoo                                          Gas Cards

Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

 

ITEMS CAN BE GENTELY USED:

Elementary Academic Workbooks                  High Chairs

Pack-n-Play                                                 Strollers

Bouncer & Baby Carrier                                 Umbrella Strollers      

 *** WE CANNOT ACCEPT USED CAR SEATS

 


Please drop off items for the Food Pantry, Children's Programs and Resource Center Mondays between 9 am and noon or Thursdays and Fridays between 9 am and 4 pm at 114 North River St. Ypsilanti, MI 48198. Please drop off donations for the Housing and Family Services Monday through Friday between 9 am and 4 pm at 101 South Huron St. Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Visit https://soscs.org/get-involved/wish-list/ for our most complete & up to date wish list. Contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@soscs.org or at (734) 484-9900 to set up a drop off time

  

Thank you for your support!

Community Partner: SOS Community Services

Opportunity Type: Inkind

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48198

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Avalon Housing Food Pantry Volunteer

About Avalon Housing

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

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

About Our Food Pantries

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

Food Pantry Volunteer Core Responsibilities Include:Set-Up:Updating weekly temperature logs for fridges and freezersPrepping bags (open and double bag) for pick-ups and deliveriesSorting and tossing outdated or spoiled food from last weekBringing out any food for the pantry from fridge/freezerHelping unload Food Gatherers delivery from palletsSetting up and displaying food in the designated shopping areaDuring:Monitoring pick up line (maintaining social distancing)Running bags for pick up ordersEntering clients into database (Link2Feed)Assisting support coordinators in loading deliveries into their vehicleClean-Up:Putting any extra food away on shelves, into the fridge, or freezerWiping down tables and kitchen countersBreaking down boxes and taking them to the recycling areaTaking out trash and replacing linerSweeping and mopping floorsDesired Qualifications and Experience:Ability to effectively work with diverse populations in a non-judgmental wayAbility to work as part of a teamMust possess a highly positive and enthusiastic attitude and strong commitment toward helping those in needAvailable to commit to 4-8 hours a week, at least 12 hours a monthMinimum 3-month commitment preferredPhysical Demands:

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

Position Information

Job Title: Food Pantry Volunteer

Reports To:

Carrot Way - Scott Phillips, Community BuilderState Crossing - Carleena Adamo, Support CoordinatorHickory Way - Ian MacKenzie, Community BuilderPauline - Bria Camp, Community BuilderMiller Manor - Katey Nolan, Community Builder

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

Carrot Way (32 Carrot Way, Ann Arbor, MI 48105) - Mondays 8:30 AM - 11 AMState Crossing (1525 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103) - 2nd/4th Tuesdays 9 AM - 12 PMHickory Way (1120 S Maple Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103) - 2nd/4th Wednesdays 10 AM - 1 PMPauline (1500 Pauline Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103) - Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMMiller Manor (727 Miller Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103) - Fridays 9 AM - 12 PM

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

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

Community Partner: Avalon Housing

About Avalon Housing

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

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

About Our Food Pantries

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

Food Pantry Volunteer Core Responsibilities Include:Set-Up:Updating weekly temperature logs for fridges and freezersPrepping bags (open and double bag) for pick-ups and deliveriesSorting and tossing outdated or spoiled food from last weekBringing out any food for the pantry from fridge/freezerHelping unload Food Gatherers delivery from palletsSetting up and displaying food in the designated shopping areaDuring:Monitoring pick up line (maintaining social distancing)Running bags for pick up ordersEntering clients into database (Link2Feed)Assisting support coordinators in loading deliveries into their vehicleClean-Up:Putting any extra food away on shelves, into the fridge, or freezerWiping down tables and kitchen countersBreaking down boxes and taking them to the recycling areaTaking out trash and replacing linerSweeping and mopping floorsDesired Qualifications and Experience:Ability to effectively work with diverse populations in a non-judgmental wayAbility to work as part of a teamMust possess a highly positive and enthusiastic attitude and strong commitment toward helping those in needAvailable to commit to 4-8 hours a week, at least 12 hours a monthMinimum 3-month commitment preferredPhysical Demands:

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

Position Information

Job Title: Food Pantry Volunteer

Reports To:

Carrot Way - Scott Phillips, Community BuilderState Crossing - Carleena Adamo, Support CoordinatorHickory Way - Ian MacKenzie, Community BuilderPauline - Bria Camp, Community BuilderMiller Manor - Katey Nolan, Community Builder

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

Carrot Way (32 Carrot Way, Ann Arbor, MI 48105) - Mondays 8:30 AM - 11 AMState Crossing (1525 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103) - 2nd/4th Tuesdays 9 AM - 12 PMHickory Way (1120 S Maple Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103) - 2nd/4th Wednesdays 10 AM - 1 PMPauline (1500 Pauline Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103) - Thursdays 9 AM - 12 PMMiller Manor (727 Miller Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103) - Fridays 9 AM - 12 PM

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

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

Community Partner: Avalon Housing

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48105

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Lobby Runner at Hope Clinic

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

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

There can sometimes be a lot of down time during shifts, so volunteers can bring a book to read, work on homework, etc. As long as you are ready to help at a moment's notice when needed, it can be a great chance to get some homework done and volunteer at the same time!

Lobby Runner volunteers should have ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to work on your feet for extended periods. Lobby Runner volunteer shifts are available Monday - Saturday. You will be provided access to an online scheduler system so you can simply sign up when it works for you - no recurring schedule commitment is necessary.

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

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

Community Partner: Hope Clinic

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

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

There can sometimes be a lot of down time during shifts, so volunteers can bring a book to read, work on homework, etc. As long as you are ready to help at a moment's notice when needed, it can be a great chance to get some homework done and volunteer at the same time!

Lobby Runner volunteers should have ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to work on your feet for extended periods. Lobby Runner volunteer shifts are available Monday - Saturday. You will be provided access to an online scheduler system so you can simply sign up when it works for you - no recurring schedule commitment is necessary.

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

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

Community Partner: Hope Clinic

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48197-5358

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Electrician to Join Hope Clinic Properties Team

Hope Clinic offers free, whole-person healthcare to those without insurance, and we need folks to to help keep the building in tip-top shape!

Our properties team of volunteers does various maintanence around Hope Clinic's building and properties. We are looking to expand that team, as well as add an electrician or two!

Volunteers in this role should have the ability to lift heavy items when needed and work on your feet for extended periods. A weekly commitment is ideal, but there is some flexibility, and timing for when folks come in can be flexible, though we like to have people come in as a group when possible.

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

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

Community Partner: Hope Clinic

Hope Clinic offers free, whole-person healthcare to those without insurance, and we need folks to to help keep the building in tip-top shape!

Our properties team of volunteers does various maintanence around Hope Clinic's building and properties. We are looking to expand that team, as well as add an electrician or two!

Volunteers in this role should have the ability to lift heavy items when needed and work on your feet for extended periods. A weekly commitment is ideal, but there is some flexibility, and timing for when folks come in can be flexible, though we like to have people come in as a group when possible.

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

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

Community Partner: Hope Clinic

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48197-5358

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Food Pantry Volunteering

The Community Resource Center offers an open-choice food pantry in Manchester, MI. The pantry is open for in-person shopping by appointment. Shoppers may also call in the grocery orders and schedule a time to pick up.  Volunteers are needed to assist shoppers in the pantry and fill phone orders.  Volunteers also maintain the food safety by stocking donated food and keeping the pantry clean.  Volunteers delivery groceries within our service area. 

Volunteers are also needed to work in the office, answering the phones and taking grocery orders.   Volunteers work a 3 hour shift, either 9am-noon or noon-3pm, Monday, Wednesday or Thursday, or 12-3pm or 4-7pm on Tuesdays.  Volunteers usually work once per week basis, though some split shifts with other volunteers. 

Volunteers are also needed to staff information tables at special community events.  

CRC is located in a school and background checks are required (the school does the background check). 

Community Partner: Manchester Community Resource Center

The Community Resource Center offers an open-choice food pantry in Manchester, MI. The pantry is open for in-person shopping by appointment. Shoppers may also call in the grocery orders and schedule a time to pick up.  Volunteers are needed to assist shoppers in the pantry and fill phone orders.  Volunteers also maintain the food safety by stocking donated food and keeping the pantry clean.  Volunteers delivery groceries within our service area. 

Volunteers are also needed to work in the office, answering the phones and taking grocery orders.   Volunteers work a 3 hour shift, either 9am-noon or noon-3pm, Monday, Wednesday or Thursday, or 12-3pm or 4-7pm on Tuesdays.  Volunteers usually work once per week basis, though some split shifts with other volunteers. 

Volunteers are also needed to staff information tables at special community events.  

CRC is located in a school and background checks are required (the school does the background check). 

Community Partner: Manchester Community Resource Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48158

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Food Pantry Distribution

Every 1st & 2nd Saturday of the month from 10am-12:30pm. 

Community Partner: Community Family Life Center

Every 1st & 2nd Saturday of the month from 10am-12:30pm. 

Community Partner: Community Family Life Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48198

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Food Pantry Preparation

Every 1st & 2nd Friday of the month from 1pm-3pm

Community Partner: Community Family Life Center

Every 1st & 2nd Friday of the month from 1pm-3pm

Community Partner: Community Family Life Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48198

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Sauk Trail Pointe Food Pantry Assistance

Help us set up and execute our food pantry at Sauk Trail Pointe! The pantry is typically on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month. Food typically arrives from Food Gatherers at 9:30am, it is unloaded and set up in the community room til the pantry opens around 11am and runs til 2pm, or everything has been distributed. We could use your help unloading, organizing the food that is received, displaying food, checking residents in, walking residents through the pantry, and loading food into cars and delivering to nearby homes.

Community Partner: The Family Empowerment Program (Eastern Michigan University)

Help us set up and execute our food pantry at Sauk Trail Pointe! The pantry is typically on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month. Food typically arrives from Food Gatherers at 9:30am, it is unloaded and set up in the community room til the pantry opens around 11am and runs til 2pm, or everything has been distributed. We could use your help unloading, organizing the food that is received, displaying food, checking residents in, walking residents through the pantry, and loading food into cars and delivering to nearby homes.

Community Partner: The Family Empowerment Program (Eastern Michigan University)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48197

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: JFS Food Pantry Delivery Drivers

JFS has an urgent need for grocery delivery drivers to provide food assistance to our most vulnerable community members.

As a driver, your responsibilities extend beyond delivering essential nourishment; you also serve as an invaluable extension of JFS, ensuring the well-being of the individuals you serve.

Community Partner: Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County

JFS has an urgent need for grocery delivery drivers to provide food assistance to our most vulnerable community members.

As a driver, your responsibilities extend beyond delivering essential nourishment; you also serve as an invaluable extension of JFS, ensuring the well-being of the individuals you serve.

Community Partner: Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48104

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Food Pantry Volunteers Needed!

Our food pantries are open Monday through Friday to all community members facing food insecurity. We are looking for volunteers to help at our West (1915 Pauline Blvd) and Carpenter (2650 Carpenter Rd) locations. Volunteers will help process and organize food deliveries from our partner, Food Gatherers, as well as assist clients with shopping at the pantry.

We are looking for a minimum three month commitment.

A brief interview, photo ID, and proof of immunizations is required.  A background check will be conducted for all volunteer positions.

Community Partner: Packard Health

Our food pantries are open Monday through Friday to all community members facing food insecurity. We are looking for volunteers to help at our West (1915 Pauline Blvd) and Carpenter (2650 Carpenter Rd) locations. Volunteers will help process and organize food deliveries from our partner, Food Gatherers, as well as assist clients with shopping at the pantry.

We are looking for a minimum three month commitment.

A brief interview, photo ID, and proof of immunizations is required.  A background check will be conducted for all volunteer positions.

Community Partner: Packard Health

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48108

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Morning Kitchen Prep Volunteer

Help us prep food in commissary kitchen at Zion Lutheran Church to send out to the community. We are a nonprofit that provides free meals to folks who are low-income or experiencing homelessness. Some tasks in our kitchen include chopping produce, preparing sauces or soups, building wraps and sandwiches, washing dishes, cleaning the counters, mixing salads, and more! We would love to have you part of the team any day Monday through Thursday 9am till 12pm, no long-term commitment necessary. You can sign up on our signup genius here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FAEAA2BA4F9C16-45333473-november

Community Partner: FedUp Ministries

Help us prep food in commissary kitchen at Zion Lutheran Church to send out to the community. We are a nonprofit that provides free meals to folks who are low-income or experiencing homelessness. Some tasks in our kitchen include chopping produce, preparing sauces or soups, building wraps and sandwiches, washing dishes, cleaning the counters, mixing salads, and more! We would love to have you part of the team any day Monday through Thursday 9am till 12pm, no long-term commitment necessary. You can sign up on our signup genius here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FAEAA2BA4F9C16-45333473-november

Community Partner: FedUp Ministries

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48103

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Help adolescents and young people by joining the Corner Store team!

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

 

Time Commitment:

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

 

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

Assist patrons with their shopping experience in the Corner Store Record and enter traffic data into Linktofeed database Maintain accurate inventory, organize and restock items Promote Corner programs, services, and relevant community resources Sign in and out of the volunteer hours tracker *Other responsibilities and projects, as needed

 

Qualifications:

Must be 18+ years of age Good communication and customer service skills Maintaining privacy and confidentiality of all personal information Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to stand, lift, walk and bend, and go up and down stairs Physical capability to lift up to 20lbs. Accommodations can be made, as needed Comfortable working with people of varying sexual, gender, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

 

Training:

Volunteer orientation paperwork In-person training/shadowing with the Volunteer Coordinator

Community Partner: Corner Health Center

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

 

Time Commitment:

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

 

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

Assist patrons with their shopping experience in the Corner Store Record and enter traffic data into Linktofeed database Maintain accurate inventory, organize and restock items Promote Corner programs, services, and relevant community resources Sign in and out of the volunteer hours tracker *Other responsibilities and projects, as needed

 

Qualifications:

Must be 18+ years of age Good communication and customer service skills Maintaining privacy and confidentiality of all personal information Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to stand, lift, walk and bend, and go up and down stairs Physical capability to lift up to 20lbs. Accommodations can be made, as needed Comfortable working with people of varying sexual, gender, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

 

Training:

Volunteer orientation paperwork In-person training/shadowing with the Volunteer Coordinator

Community Partner: Corner Health Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48197

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Pantry team member needed (serving 12-25 yr olds)

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

 

Time Commitment:

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

 

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

Assist patrons with their shopping experience in the Corner Store Record and enter traffic data into Linktofeed database Maintain accurate inventory, organize and restock items Promote Corner programs, services, and relevant community resources Sign in and out of the volunteer hours tracker *Other responsibilities and projects, as needed

 

Qualifications:

Must be 18+ years of age Good communication and customer service skills Maintaining privacy and confidentiality of all personal information Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to stand, lift, walk and bend, and go up and down stairs Physical capability to lift up to 20lbs. Accommodations can be made, as needed Comfortable working with people of varying sexual, gender, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

 

Training:

Volunteer orientation paperwork In-person training/shadowing with the Volunteer Coordinator

Community Partner: Corner Health Center

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

 

Time Commitment:

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

 

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

Assist patrons with their shopping experience in the Corner Store Record and enter traffic data into Linktofeed database Maintain accurate inventory, organize and restock items Promote Corner programs, services, and relevant community resources Sign in and out of the volunteer hours tracker *Other responsibilities and projects, as needed

 

Qualifications:

Must be 18+ years of age Good communication and customer service skills Maintaining privacy and confidentiality of all personal information Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to stand, lift, walk and bend, and go up and down stairs Physical capability to lift up to 20lbs. Accommodations can be made, as needed Comfortable working with people of varying sexual, gender, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

 

Training:

Volunteer orientation paperwork In-person training/shadowing with the Volunteer Coordinator

Community Partner: Corner Health Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48197

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Towner Food Pantry Assistance

Help us set up and execute our food pantry at Towner! The pantry is on the first Wednesday of each month. Food typically arrives from Food Gatherers at 1:00pm, it is unloaded and set up in the community room til the pantry opens at 2pm and goes til 4pm. We could use your help unloading, organizing the food that is received, displaying food, checking residents in, walking residents through the pantry, and walking food to the homes of the seniors at Towner.

Community Partner: The Family Empowerment Program (Eastern Michigan University)

Help us set up and execute our food pantry at Towner! The pantry is on the first Wednesday of each month. Food typically arrives from Food Gatherers at 1:00pm, it is unloaded and set up in the community room til the pantry opens at 2pm and goes til 4pm. We could use your help unloading, organizing the food that is received, displaying food, checking residents in, walking residents through the pantry, and walking food to the homes of the seniors at Towner.

Community Partner: The Family Empowerment Program (Eastern Michigan University)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48198

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Football Volunteer Concession Stand Needed 11/19 -TBD

Football Volunteers Needed 11/19 - Start Time TBD Looking for 10 volunteers to work the concession stand at University of Michigans Football game.  Game time has not been announced but will be updated as soon as I know.  Volunteers will be working the concession stands serving drinks, hot dogs, pizza, pretzels and other things sold during the football game. For more information contact Info@kids-atheart.org or visit www.kids-atheart.org

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

Community Partner: Kids at Heart

Football Volunteers Needed 11/19 - Start Time TBD Looking for 10 volunteers to work the concession stand at University of Michigans Football game.  Game time has not been announced but will be updated as soon as I know.  Volunteers will be working the concession stands serving drinks, hot dogs, pizza, pretzels and other things sold during the football game. For more information contact Info@kids-atheart.org or visit www.kids-atheart.org

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

Community Partner: Kids at Heart

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48109

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: U of M Football Concession Stand Volunteers 11/12 - TBD

Football Volunteers Needed 11/12 - Start Time TBD Looking for 10 volunteers to work the concession stand at University of Michigans Football game.  Game time has not been announced but will be updated as soon as I know.  Volunteers will be working the concession stands serving drinks, hot dogs, pizza, pretzels and other things sold during the football game. For more information contact Info@kids-atheart.org or visit www.kids-atheart.org

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

Community Partner: Kids at Heart

Football Volunteers Needed 11/12 - Start Time TBD Looking for 10 volunteers to work the concession stand at University of Michigans Football game.  Game time has not been announced but will be updated as soon as I know.  Volunteers will be working the concession stands serving drinks, hot dogs, pizza, pretzels and other things sold during the football game. For more information contact Info@kids-atheart.org or visit www.kids-atheart.org

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

Community Partner: Kids at Heart

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48109

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Social Media Marketing Intern For Malnutrition Treatment and Family Preservation Center in Haiti

We are a small, faith-based non-profit working to alleviate severe acute malnutrition— and address some of the causes that lead to it— in the country of Haiti. We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Social Media/Marketing intern who can help us communicate and connect with our donor base, which is primarily in the U.S. This position will be fully remote and can be done from anywhere that has reliable internet access. Hours are flexible (you can work on your own schedule), but ideally we’re looking for a commitment of 5-10 hours per week for a minimum of 3 months. .

As a nonprofit organization working internationally, most of our donors will never have the opportunity to see our mission in person, so it’s vitally important to make sure that our supporters are involved and kept up to date on what is happening on the ground in Haiti. Social media has become our main form of communication with our donors to share stories and raise money to fund our programs. We have a very active social media calendar with multiple campaigns throughout the year and several monthly newsletters and emails to plan and design. 

 

As a Social Media Marketing intern for Middle Ground, you will get to have your hands in multiple exciting projects that make a direct and lasting impact on the lives of the children and families we work withs. Although the day-to-day work you will do does not take place on the ground in Haiti, the result of this role is truly the backbone of our ability to fund and run our programs. It is only with the support that comes from a strong and engaging social media presence thatwe can offer programs that truly save lives and change the future of countless children and their families in Haiti.

As a Social Media Marketing intern, you will work closely with our staff in Haiti to create social media content that shares the stories of children and families in our programs. You will also have a role in planning and gathering information for newsletters, and assisting in brainstorming and executing new and exciting fundraising initiatives. Your core responsibilities are well scheduled, but you will have opportunities to do something different nearly every day as you dive into our various programs and events!

Social Media Intern Responsibilities:

Donor communications and engagement  Assist in managing and creating content across social media platforms Assist in planning and executing in-person and virtual fundraising events Develop and design fundraising and marketing materials Analyze analytics to gauge the success of social media content and fundraising campaigns Manage ad campaigns through Google Ads Grants and Facebook Ads

This is a virtual volunteer opportunity that can be performed from anywhere.

Our ideal candidate is an individual who:

Enjoys the adventure of working on multiple projects  Has working knowledge of the major content management systems and social media analytics Is experienced in running targeted ads on social media sites Is well organized and pays attention to details  Is a visionary who can hold the goals and big picture in mind Has an in-depth knowledge of various social media platforms Is an excellent writer with strong communication skills Is independent, self-motivated and able to work unsupervised to meet goals and deadlines Is comfortable creating and managing multiple social media accounts and developing content to inform, educate and engage our donors to increase awareness, boost traffic and achieve marketing and fundraising goals. Is proficient in graphic design programs like Canva, Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator

Someone with a creative mindset and an interest in ever-evolving social media trends will find this role exciting and rewarding.

Community Partner: Middle Ground Haiti

We are a small, faith-based non-profit working to alleviate severe acute malnutrition— and address some of the causes that lead to it— in the country of Haiti. We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Social Media/Marketing intern who can help us communicate and connect with our donor base, which is primarily in the U.S. This position will be fully remote and can be done from anywhere that has reliable internet access. Hours are flexible (you can work on your own schedule), but ideally we’re looking for a commitment of 5-10 hours per week for a minimum of 3 months. .

As a nonprofit organization working internationally, most of our donors will never have the opportunity to see our mission in person, so it’s vitally important to make sure that our supporters are involved and kept up to date on what is happening on the ground in Haiti. Social media has become our main form of communication with our donors to share stories and raise money to fund our programs. We have a very active social media calendar with multiple campaigns throughout the year and several monthly newsletters and emails to plan and design. 

 

As a Social Media Marketing intern for Middle Ground, you will get to have your hands in multiple exciting projects that make a direct and lasting impact on the lives of the children and families we work withs. Although the day-to-day work you will do does not take place on the ground in Haiti, the result of this role is truly the backbone of our ability to fund and run our programs. It is only with the support that comes from a strong and engaging social media presence thatwe can offer programs that truly save lives and change the future of countless children and their families in Haiti.

As a Social Media Marketing intern, you will work closely with our staff in Haiti to create social media content that shares the stories of children and families in our programs. You will also have a role in planning and gathering information for newsletters, and assisting in brainstorming and executing new and exciting fundraising initiatives. Your core responsibilities are well scheduled, but you will have opportunities to do something different nearly every day as you dive into our various programs and events!

Social Media Intern Responsibilities:

Donor communications and engagement  Assist in managing and creating content across social media platforms Assist in planning and executing in-person and virtual fundraising events Develop and design fundraising and marketing materials Analyze analytics to gauge the success of social media content and fundraising campaigns Manage ad campaigns through Google Ads Grants and Facebook Ads

This is a virtual volunteer opportunity that can be performed from anywhere.

Our ideal candidate is an individual who:

Enjoys the adventure of working on multiple projects  Has working knowledge of the major content management systems and social media analytics Is experienced in running targeted ads on social media sites Is well organized and pays attention to details  Is a visionary who can hold the goals and big picture in mind Has an in-depth knowledge of various social media platforms Is an excellent writer with strong communication skills Is independent, self-motivated and able to work unsupervised to meet goals and deadlines Is comfortable creating and managing multiple social media accounts and developing content to inform, educate and engage our donors to increase awareness, boost traffic and achieve marketing and fundraising goals. Is proficient in graphic design programs like Canva, Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator

Someone with a creative mindset and an interest in ever-evolving social media trends will find this role exciting and rewarding.

Community Partner: Middle Ground Haiti

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48103

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Dexter Senior Center Volunteer

We enjoy volunteers of all ages!  Dexter Senior Center is looking for volunteers that can help with the following programs:

A technology training class and/or individual sessions. Leading enrichment classes and/or individual sessions such as music, language, arts, and crafts. Leading fitness classes and/or individual sessions. Support the Senior Cafe community meals program. Many other opportunities come up frequently and we are always open to new ideas!!

Schedules for these activities vary depending on our needs and your availability!

To get started, call the center at 734-426-7737 or email us at director@dexterseniors.org

Community Partner: Dexter Senior Center

We enjoy volunteers of all ages!  Dexter Senior Center is looking for volunteers that can help with the following programs:

A technology training class and/or individual sessions. Leading enrichment classes and/or individual sessions such as music, language, arts, and crafts. Leading fitness classes and/or individual sessions. Support the Senior Cafe community meals program. Many other opportunities come up frequently and we are always open to new ideas!!

Schedules for these activities vary depending on our needs and your availability!

To get started, call the center at 734-426-7737 or email us at director@dexterseniors.org

Community Partner: Dexter Senior Center

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48130

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Marketing Internship

The Westside Farmers’ Market is seeking an intern, passionate about great food, to assist in promoting the advantages of shopping locally from our broad array of dedicated farmers and producers. The intern will be responsible for developing a weekly blog and email newsletter to keep our shoppers informed about the activities and products available each week. The Market manager will facilitate farm visits, vendor interviews or other activities to assist in creatively promoting the Market.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop a weekly Market e-newsletter and blog post Assist in writing grants for additional Market support Identify creative methods for promoting the Market to all the community

Qualifications

Passion for the Market’s Mission of providing high quality, fresh, locally produced food to all members of our community Experience developing effective communications to reach a wide range of current and potential customers Strong written and verbal communication skills Creativity in identifying and producing new methods for promoting the Market Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Community Partner: Westside Farmers' Market

The Westside Farmers’ Market is seeking an intern, passionate about great food, to assist in promoting the advantages of shopping locally from our broad array of dedicated farmers and producers. The intern will be responsible for developing a weekly blog and email newsletter to keep our shoppers informed about the activities and products available each week. The Market manager will facilitate farm visits, vendor interviews or other activities to assist in creatively promoting the Market.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop a weekly Market e-newsletter and blog post Assist in writing grants for additional Market support Identify creative methods for promoting the Market to all the community

Qualifications

Passion for the Market’s Mission of providing high quality, fresh, locally produced food to all members of our community Experience developing effective communications to reach a wide range of current and potential customers Strong written and verbal communication skills Creativity in identifying and producing new methods for promoting the Market Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Community Partner: Westside Farmers' Market

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Community Partner Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 48103

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: North Campus Mobile Food Distribution

Volunteers and donations are needed! Visit this page to sign up for Sept. 9th food distribution. You can also make a reservation to shop at the food distribution event at this page.

 

North Campus Mobile Food Distribution begins Sept. 9 

UM’s Maize & Blue Cupboard (MBC) and Ann Arbor-based Food Gatherers will debut a mobile food distribution program next Wednesday to make MBC resources more accessible to individuals living on North Campus while staying within COVID-19 safety and health guidelines. The first mobile distribution will be Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. in the northwest Parking Lot 10, located along Hubbard Road on North Campus. Additional dates include September 23, October 17 and 23, and November 4 and 18. 

 

The initial idea for the North Campus Distribution pilot originated through the COVID Campus Challenge, sponsored by the College of Engineering and Student Life. 

Trucks will deliver food items to the lot and shoppers can pick up pre-bagged vegetables and fruits as well as non-perishables pre-boxed for safety.

Volunteers and donations are needed! Visit this page to sign up for Sept. 9th food distribution. You can also make a reservation to shop at the food distribution event at this page.

Community Partner: MDining Sustainability and Community Outreach Program

Volunteers and donations are needed! Visit this page to sign up for Sept. 9th food distribution. You can also make a reservation to shop at the food distribution event at this page.

 

North Campus Mobile Food Distribution begins Sept. 9 

UM’s Maize & Blue Cupboard (MBC) and Ann Arbor-based Food Gatherers will debut a mobile food distribution program next Wednesday to make MBC resources more accessible to individuals living on North Campus while staying within COVID-19 safety and health guidelines. The first mobile distribution will be Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. in the northwest Parking Lot 10, located along Hubbard Road on North Campus. Additional dates include September 23, October 17 and 23, and November 4 and 18. 

 

The initial idea for the North Campus Distribution pilot originated through the COVID Campus Challenge, sponsored by the College of Engineering and Student Life. 

Trucks will deliver food items to the lot and shoppers can pick up pre-bagged vegetables and fruits as well as non-perishables pre-boxed for safety.

Volunteers and donations are needed! Visit this page to sign up for Sept. 9th food distribution. You can also make a reservation to shop at the food distribution event at this page.

Community Partner: MDining Sustainability and Community Outreach Program

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48104

Allow Groups: No