2026 Global Volunteer Month

Global Volunteer Month is celebrated annually in April, a time when we celebrate volunteers while encouraging volunteerism throughout the community.

In celebration of Global Volunteer Month, United Way provides multiple volunteer opportunities as well as volunteer recognition initiatives throughout the month.

April 16: United Way and SOS Community Services

United Way and SOS Community Services are co-hosting a volunteer project to increase access to reading materials through literacy kits. Volunteers will assemble literacy kits for families in the Parents as Teachers program. Each kit supports one child for months in reading, language and bonding activities with their families and caregivers.

Click here to learn more and to register. (This is currently full, but you can be added to a wait list).

April 18th - Community Food Distribution Support (Mount Clemens)

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

Click here to learn more and register to help with this urgent need. Click here to volunteer to drive. Drivers are needed for food distribution support. 

April 27: United Way and Central Detroit Christian

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.

Click here to learn more and to register.

Additional Volunteer Opportunities

Click here to view additional opportunities with United Way volunteer partners throughout the month of April.