Opportunities From: United Way for Southeastern Michigan

Each year, our hubs celebrate the joy and excitement of summer while welcoming the new school year with multiple days of Brilliant Back-to-School Bashes!

We're looking for volunteers to help make these celebrations unforgettable by encouraging our Brilliant students to begin the school year with confidence and the resources they need to succeed. Our celebrations connect families with essential school supplies, community resources, and support services, helping reduce barriers to learning and setting students up for a successful year ahead.

As a volunteer, you'll play a meaningful role in creating a welcoming, fun, and supportive experience for families preparing for the new school year ahead. Whether you're distributing school supplies, assisting with event activities, greeting families, or helping connect them with valuable community resources, your contribution will make a direct impact on students' readiness to learn and thrive.

We'd love to see you at one of our events:

If you're interested in attending one of our events, please complete this interest form and a member of our Brilliant Volunteer Team will follow-up via email. 

Join us and our partner, 360 Detroit, for the annual Virginia Park Block Party! Together, we'll celebrate community, strengthen neighbor-to-neighbor connections, and foster a spirit of mutual support.

This family-friendly event will feature games and activities, music, delicious food, community resources, and exciting giveaways for attendees of all ages.

Volunteers will assist with event setup, attendee check-in, vendor support, Brilliant Detroit resource distribution and cleanup throughout the day while helping to create a welcoming and engaging experience for all participants. Volunteer shifts are available; please inquire for more information.