Opportunities From: United Way for Southeastern Michigan

THIS OPPORTUNITY LOCATED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF OUR DISTRIBUTION CENTER 

Forgotten Harvest’s Community Choice Market will allow those in need to select their own food instead of receiving a prepacked or standard bag of groceries. With this method, those in need do not have to take items they already have, do not like, or cannot eat for health or personal reasons.

Volunteers are needed to assist with the following:

*Volunteers should be 18 years or older. Must be able to lift at least 25+ pounds*

MANDATORY DRESS CODE

GROUP REGISTRATION - please email the volunteer department (click here) with the following information:

HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION: The safety and well-being of our community, staff and volunteers are important to Forgotten Harvest.

Focus: HOPE provides food to over 42,000 limited-income seniors in and around Detroit. Each month, every one of those seniors receives a box of food which contains healthy groupings of nonperishable foods. We rely on volunteers to pack the vast majority of this food, so both individuals and volunteer groups are always welcome! 

Volunteers work together in groups of up to 30 per assembly line, cutting stock and then placing canned foods into Focus: HOPE boxes as they roll by. Volunteers may also unwrap and unbox pallets of food, collapse boxes for recycling and dispose of plastic waste. These tasks require moderate levels of activity, bending and lifting.  

A full line of volunteers is usually able to pack over 500 boxes of food for our seniors! 

Comfortable attire and shoes are welcome. The warehouse temperature may fluctuate with the seasons, so layers are encouraged. Volunteers are prohibited from wearing open-toed shoes, sleeveless shirts, short shorts or exposing midriff. Please keep valuables at home, in your car or on your person.  

We recommend you bring work gloves.  

For everyone’s safety, if you are not feeling well or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 in the last 14 days, please stay home.  

Focus: HOPE strongly encourages all volunteers, guests and colleagues to wear a mask while in the building, regardless of vaccination status.  

Handwashing and sanitizer stations are available throughout the building.  

If you have already completed a digital waiver this calendar year, scroll to the bottom of the page to register for an open time slot. Otherwise, click “Respond” at the top or bottom of the page, log in, complete the waiver qualification, and then return to this page to see the available volunteer shifts.  

Minors may not complete waivers digitally, so the system will not allow a minor to sign up to volunteer. Minors may not volunteer without a guardian present. Once on-site for the selected volunteer event, guardians may register their minors by signing a printed waiver on their behalf. For packing you must be age 13 or older to participate.  

To register a large team or organization, please contact volunteer@focushope.edu for options.  

If you have court mandated community service hours, you must attend a separate, court-specific orientation. This orientation only takes place on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. at 1400 Oakman Boulevard, 48238. After the brief orientation, you may choose to stay and begin volunteering, or return another day.  

Bring a photo ID and know the name of your court and/or officer. If you have an official document which states your hours, bring it with you.  

If you do not attend a Friday orientation prior to volunteering, your hours will not be recorded for the court. No exceptions will be made.  

You do not need to register to participate. More information at: https://focushope.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=601721  

Focus: HOPE has permanently relocated all volunteer activities to 1400 Oakman Boulevard, Detroit MI 48238. Parking is directly across the street within the gated black fence. The lot entrance is on La Salle Boulevard by where it intersects with Oakman Boulevard. Please do not park in the Early Learning Center lot or between buildings.  

Volunteer & Community Outreach  

Focus: HOPE  

volunteer@focushope.edu  

313-494-4270  

Volunteers are needed to help pack emergency food boxes, re-pack or sort fresh nutritious food that will be distributed through Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb County. This opportunity is located at the Oak Park warehouse - 15000 Eight Mile, Oak Park, MI 48237. 

This opportunity will occur from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM at the Oak Park Warehouse. Volunteers must be at least 10 years of age. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

MANDATORY DRESS CODE

Must wear closed toe shoes. Long pants are suggested.

GROUP REGISTRATION - please email the volunteer department (click here) with the following information:

HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION:  The safety and well-being of our community, staff and volunteers are important to Forgotten Harvest.

Volunteers are needed to help pack emergency food boxes, re-pack or sort fresh nutritious food that will be distributed through Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb County. This opportunity is located at the Oak Park warehouse - 15000 Eight Mile, Oak Park, MI 48237. 

This opportunity will occur from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM at the Oak Park Warehouse. Volunteers must be at least 10 years of age. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

MANDATORY DRESS CODE

Must wear closed toe shoes. Long pants are suggested.

GROUP REGISTRATION - please email the volunteer department (click here) with the following information:

HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION:  The safety and well-being of our community, staff and volunteers are important to Forgotten Harvest.

THIS IS AN IN/OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITY LOCATED AT THE BACK OF OUR DISTRIBUTION CENTER 

Forgotten Harvest is looking for volunteers to help get the Community Choice Mobile Trailer ready for clients. Forgotten Harvest’s Community Choice Mobile Trailer will allow those in need to select their own food instead of receiving a prepacked or standard bag of groceries. With this method, those in need do not have to take items they already have, do not like, or cannot eat for health or personal reasons.

Volunteers are needed to assist with the following:

This opportunity will occur from Monday-Friday from 2-5:pm. Volunteers must be 16 years or older. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

VOLUNTEERS WILL MEET IN THE MAIN LOBBY FOR A BRIEF ORIENTATION PRIOR TO THE START OF THE SHIFT.

MANDATORY DRESS CODE

HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION: The safety and well-being of our community, staff and volunteers are important to Forgotten Harvest.

Volunteers are needed to help pack emergency food boxes, re-pack or sort fresh nutritious food that will be distributed through Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb County. This opportunity is located at the Oak Park warehouse - 15000 Eight Mile, Oak Park, MI 48237. 

This opportunity will occur from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM at the Oak Park Warehouse. Volunteers must be at least 10 years of age. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

MANDATORY DRESS CODE

Must wear closed toe shoes. Long pants are suggested.

GROUP REGISTRATION - please email the volunteer department (click here) with the following information:

HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION:  The safety and well-being of our community, staff and volunteers are important to Forgotten Harvest.

Join us as we gift new books to elementary 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 Maples Elementary in Dearborn 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!

Volunteers will perform one or more of the following general farm chores depending on the time of year:

·        Spring cleanup

·        Drip irrigation installation

·        Plastic mulch installation assistance

·        Weeding

·        Planting

·        Harvest container cleaning

·        Harvesting

·        Bagging produce for transportation/distribution

·        Field cleanup

·        Rock removal

·        Remove irrigation and plastic mulch

*Volunteers who are 14-17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult chaperone*

DRESS CODE

Our top priority is the safety and comfort of our volunteers. While we recommend long pants and long sleeves to help prevent skin irritation from plants and grasses, we understand that weather conditions vary. Some days can be hot and humid with limited shade, and we have never turned anyone away for wearing shorts. That said, please be aware that poison ivy is present throughout the farm property. Volunteers typically work inside the fenced areas, while poison ivy is most commonly found along the tree lines.

Please review the following required and suggested items before coming to the farm:

REQUIRED

·        Closed-toe shoes (no open-toe shoes)

·        Secure footwear (no slip-on shoes)

·        No tank tops

SUGGESTED

·        Hat

·        Lightweight long-sleeve shirt or light jacket

·        Rain gear

·        Boots or shoes you don’t mind getting wet or muddy

Weather can change quickly—it may be 30°F in the morning and 80°F by the end of the day. Dressing in layers is always a great way to be prepared.

*All tools, gloves, ice water, bug spray, and sunscreen are provided. If you’d like to contribute, donations of water, gloves, sunscreen, or tools are always welcome.*

**If you have allergies to anything you may encounter on the farm (such as bees) and require an EpiPen, please bring it with you and notify farm staff upon arrival.**

The Herrington Community Fair is an annual event designed to bring students, families, staff, and community partners together in a welcoming and engaging environment. Held on June 6, 2026, the fair provides an opportunity for families to access valuable resources, connect with local organizations, and participate in fun, family-friendly activities. Community partners are invited to host tables, share services, and engage directly with families to strengthen support systems for students. The event reflects Herrington’s commitment to building strong school-community relationships and creating opportunities that support student success both inside and outside the classroom.

Setup Hours and Welcome -10:00- 1:00pm

Where staff and volunteers will prepare tables, welcome vendors, and greet guests as they arrive.

Craft and Game Stations - 12:00- 3:00 pm

Engaging activities such as a craft table and a game table

Clean Up 3:00-5:00 PM

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Interim Healthcare and Hospice is a full-service hospice that supports a person’s quality of life when time is limited. We provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support to our patients, and their caregivers.  Though our office is based in Novi, MI, our service territory extends to Wayne, Oakland, and parts of Livingston counties.  As member of our Hospice team, volunteers have a tremendous impact on the lives of the patients and families we serve. Consider joining our team as a Patient Musical Companion Volunteer.  These volunteers provide social visits for the patients and the families that we serve, while incorporating the gift of music while visiting. These visits support our patients by enhancing socialization, while utilizing the gift of music as a way of connection. We work with our volunteers to make sure these visits are meaningful and centered around the needs of our patients. These visits may include, but are not limited to, providing bedside companionship, sharing musical talent as a means of connection or entertainment, playing their favorite game, reading their favorite book, reminiscing with the individual, and more. These Volunteers must be 18+ years of age, be willing to complete our required onboarding and training process, as well as have a background in music. For more information, or to apply, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Lisa Gardner, at (248) 986-1272 (cell), or via email at ligardner@interimhealthcare.com.  

Become a reading buddy at the Melvindale Public Library! We are looking for volunteers every Tuesday from June 15-July 28th. Time is 2-4pm.  Volunteers will work with children (mainly grades 3-5) who sign up for half hour timeslots for reading books aloud. Kids will choose the books. Both struggling and enthusiastic readers benefit from practice and encouragement reading aloud. This is a good opportunity for volunteers  interested in education and literacy.  

Volunteers are needed to help pack emergency food boxes, re-pack or sort fresh nutritious food that will be distributed through Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb County. This opportunity is located at the Oak Park warehouse - 15000 Eight Mile, Oak Park, MI 48237. 

This opportunity will occur from 9:00 AM -12:00 PM at the Oak Park Warehouse. Volunteers must be at least 10 years of age. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

MANDATORY DRESS CODE

Must wear closed toe shoes. Long pants are suggested.

GROUP REGISTRATION - please email the volunteer department (click here) with the following information:

HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION:  The safety and well-being of our community, staff and volunteers are important to Forgotten Harvest.

Focus: HOPE provides food to over 40,000 limited-income seniors in and around Detroit. Each month, every one of those seniors receives a box of food which contains healthy groupings of nonperishable foods. While most of our seniors come to one of the three Focus: HOPE centers to pick up their food, over 10,000 are homebound. Homebound seniors are unable to pick up the food themselves, so volunteers and agency partners such as yourself deliver it directly to them. You may deliver to individual homes or to buildings where many senior participants live at the same address. Teams and individuals are welcome!! 

We have an extremely high need for delivery volunteers. Please share with your friends.

If you have not delivered food with us before, this is the opportunity for you! An orientation kicks off each shift on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday at 10:00am & 2:00pm, and on Saturday at 10:00am. After you have successfully signed up for one of these shifts (you may register at the bottom of this page), you can deliver same day. The orientation itself only takes about ten minutes. 

To make food deliveries, volunteers use their own vehicles to transport pre-packed boxes of food to individual homes or apartment buildings. Based on the room in your car(s) and time available to you, you may choose the number of boxes to take and the areas to go to.  

Your first time delivering you will receive detailed instructions from a Volunteer Coordinator. Here is a shortened process overview: 

We recommend you bring a dolly, cart or wagon if you intend to make a large quantity of deliveries at once. 

Teams may work together to deliver to one location where many senior participants live at the same address. These buildings may have anywhere from 10-100 seniors who receive food from Focus: HOPE. Teams work together to transport the boxes in their vehicles and then distribute those boxes door-to-door within the building.

You will be awarded one volunteer hour per box delivered. Hours can be tracked in your account on this website. If you need a special sheet signed, bring it with you to volunteer or email volunteer@focushope.edu. For court mandated hours scroll down for more information. 

Comfortable attire and shoes are welcome. The warehouse temperature may fluctuate with the seasons, so layers are encouraged. Volunteers are prohibited from wearing open-toed shoes, sleeveless shirts, short shorts or exposing midriff. Please keep valuables at home, in your car or on your person. 

We recommend you bring work gloves. 

For everyone’s safety, if you are not feeling well or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 in the last 14 days, please stay home. 

Focus: HOPE strongly encourages all volunteers, guests and colleagues to wear a mask while in the building, regardless of vaccination status. 

Handwashing and sanitizer stations are available throughout the building. 

If you have already completed a digital waiver this calendar year, scroll to the bottom of the page to register for an open time slot. Otherwise, click “Respond” at the top or bottom of the page, log in, complete the waiver qualification, and then return to this page to see the available volunteer shifts. 

Minors may not complete waivers digitally, so the system will not allow a minor to sign up to volunteer. Minors may not volunteer without a guardian present. Once on-site for the selected volunteer event, guardians may register their minors by signing a printed waiver on their behalf. For deliveries there is no age minimum to participate. 

To register a large team or organization, please contact volunteer@focushope.edu for options. 

If you have court mandated community service hours, you must attend a separate, court-specific orientation. This orientation only takes place on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. at 1400 Oakman Boulevard, 48238. After the brief orientation, you may choose to stay and begin volunteering, or return another day. 

Bring a photo ID and know the name of your court and/or officer. If you have an official document which states your hours, bring it with you. 

If you do not attend a Friday orientation prior to volunteering, your hours will not be recorded for the court. No exceptions will be made. 

You do not need to register to participate. More information at: https://focushope.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=601721 

Focus: HOPE has permanently relocated all volunteer activities to 1400 Oakman Boulevard, Detroit MI 48238. Parking is directly across the street within the gated black fence. The lot entrance is on La Salle Boulevard by where it intersects with Oakman Boulevard. Please do not park in the Early Learning Center lot or between buildings. 

Volunteer & Community Outreach 

Focus: HOPE 

volunteer@focushope.edu 

313-494-4270 

THIS OPPORTUNITY LOCATED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF OUR DISTRIBUTION CENTER 

Forgotten Harvest is looking for volunteers to help get the Community Choice Mobile Market ready for clients. Forgotten Harvest’s Community Choice Market will allow those in need to select their own food instead of receiving a prepacked or standard bag of groceries. With this method, those in need do not have to take items they already have, do not like, or cannot eat for health or personal reasons.

Volunteers are needed to assist with the following:

This opportunity will occur from  8:00-11:00 and 12:30-3:30 Monday-Friday and 8:30-12 on Saturday. Volunteers should be 18 years or older. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

MANDATORY DRESS CODE

GROUP REGISTRATION - please email the volunteer department (click here) with the following information:

HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION: The safety and well-being of our community, staff and volunteers are important to Forgotten Harvest.

Join Growing Hope for our Home Vegetable Garden (HVG) Build Days as we help families and community members get ready for the growing season with new raised garden beds and home gardens.

Volunteers will assist with building raised beds, moving soil and compost, basic garden setup, and outdoor hands-on projects. Experience with gardening and using tools is a bonus, but not a requirement- just a willingness to help and work as part of a team! 

This is a great opportunity to learn gardening skills, meet new people, and support food access in our community.

Tasks may include:
• Building and assembling raised beds
• Shoveling soil and compost
• General outdoor cleanup and setup

Please bring:
• Water bottle & sunscreen
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Closed-toe shoes
• Work gloves if you have them

Come for one build day or several, we’d love to have you with us!

Each shift will begin at the Growing Hope Urban farm to gather materials and shovel compost into the truck. Volunteers will then follow GH staff to the build site. All build sites are within approximately 5 miles of the farm. Volunteers are responsible for their own transportation. 

Please wear clothes that can get dirty, including closed toes shoes (no flip flops or open-toe shoes are allowed on-site). We recommend bringing a water bottle and sunscreen (if needed).

Join us in celebrating and supporting 60 expecting parents and their families from our Central Pod community, which includes four of our Brilliant hubs. Families will receive essential baby items and connect with valuable community resources designed to support them during this important transition.

Our goal is to create a welcoming environment where families can build connections, access trusted support systems, and learn more about Brilliant’s programs and services. By bringing the community together, we aim to reduce the stress new parents often experience, increase their sense of preparedness, and ensure every baby in our community is welcomed into the world brilliantly!

Volunteers will play a key role in making this event a success by helping with event setup, managing activity stations, welcoming families and assisting with sign-in, distributing food, and supporting event breakdown. Volunteer groups are especially encouraged to sign-up, as we anticipate hosting many families throughout the event.

Be part of our annual community cleanup and beautification event in the Fitzgerald neighborhood! In partnership with Motor City Makeover, Brilliant volunteers will come together to refresh green spaces and complete small projects like planting and painting. Together, we’ll create a cleaner, more welcoming neighborhood while building pride, connection, and a strong sense of community ownership.

This event will take place on Saturday, May 2nd from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteer shifts are available: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 2-4 p.m.

Volunteer Opportunity: First Friday Food Court at Ypsilanti Farmers MarketPlace

16 S Washington St, Ypsilanti, MI

Join us for an exciting community event at the Ypsilanti Farmers MarketPlace. The  First Friday Food Court will highlight food entrepreneurs from our incubator kitchen and local food scene. These local makers will be selling delicious dishes and sharing their culinary creations with the public.

We’re looking for volunteers to help make this event a success.

Volunteers will assist with:

 -Event set up and clean up

 -Greeting guests and counting attendance

 -Supporting kitchen makers as needed

 -Helping with games and activities

First Friday on June 5, July 3, August 7, September 4, and October 2 Event is 5-7:30 pm. Volunteer shifts are 4-6 and 6-8;30.  This is a great opportunity to support small businesses, meet new people, and enjoy the energy of a vibrant community event!

Volunteers will perform one or more of the following general farm chores depending on the time of year:

·        Spring cleanup

·        Drip irrigation installation

·        Plastic mulch installation assistance

·        Weeding

·        Planting

·        Harvest container cleaning

·        Harvesting

·        Bagging produce for transportation/distribution

·        Field cleanup

·        Rock removal

·        Remove irrigation and plastic mulch

*Volunteers who are 14-17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult chaperone*

DRESS CODE

Our top priority is the safety and comfort of our volunteers. While we recommend long pants and long sleeves to help prevent skin irritation from plants and grasses, we understand that weather conditions vary. Some days can be hot and humid with limited shade, and we have never turned anyone away for wearing shorts. That said, please be aware that poison ivy is present throughout the farm property. Volunteers typically work inside the fenced areas, while poison ivy is most commonly found along the tree lines.

Please review the following required and suggested items before coming to the farm:

REQUIRED

·        Closed-toe shoes (no open-toe shoes)

·        Secure footwear (no slip-on shoes)

·        No tank tops

SUGGESTED

·        Hat

·        Lightweight long-sleeve shirt or light jacket

·        Rain gear

·        Boots or shoes you don’t mind getting wet or muddy

Weather can change quickly—it may be 30°F in the morning and 80°F by the end of the day. Dressing in layers is always a great way to be prepared.

*All tools, gloves, ice water, bug spray, and sunscreen are provided. If you’d like to contribute, donations of water, gloves, sunscreen, or tools are always welcome.*

**If you have allergies to anything you may encounter on the farm (such as bees) and require an EpiPen, please bring it with you and notify farm staff upon arrival.**

Busch's ABC Food Drive

Volunteer with Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency Head Start to read to classrooms in your Community. Bring the love of reading to a classroom and engage in our student's learning.

If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out our registration form, and someone will be in contact with you. If you have any questions please feel free to email us at volunteers@waynemetro.org

HealthEd 4 Everyone is a nonprofit focused on health communication and health literacy. We create free multimedia resources that help people understand and manage their health and advocate for themselves within the healthcare system.

We're at the startup stage, building the foundation for long-term impact. We're looking for a treasurer to join our board and provide financial oversight as we grow.

You have experience with budgeting and communicating financial informational, whether through your own projects, courses, or professional work. We are open to someone who wants to learn or is early in their career, but the position will likely be more time intensive initially as you develop necessary skills. You should be comfortable reading financial statements, asking questions about how funds are managed, and helping a board make sound financial decisions.

Other qualities we're looking for:

We're committed to making this role accessible. Meetings are virtual, scheduled by poll, and materials are provided in advance. We offer flexibility in how and when people contribute. If you need accommodations to participate fully, we'll work with you.

The treasurer provides financial oversight and financial expertise to the board. This will take approximately 8-12 hours a month.

You will provide financial oversight by:

We'll discuss your availability during onboarding and find a rhythm that works for both you and the organization.

Reach out to Dr. Aaron Vrolijk: AVrolijk@HealthEd4Everyone.org

Get ready to roll into something amazing! We are gearing up for a special event where our Head Start families will receive bikes, helmets, and locks- and we need an awesome group of volunteers to help bring the joy to life!

This isn't just a distribution... it's a celebration.  You'll be helping children pick out their bikes, making sure helmets fit, showing families how to use their locks, and sharing in those big, unforgettable smiles when they get their very own set of wheels.

Come be a part of something meaningful, energetic, and full of heart.  Let's make this a day our families will never forget!

Canfield Consortium & Creating Habitats for Pollinators is installing benches and planting wildflowers at three community greenspaces in the East Canfield Village neighborhood on the Eastside of Detroit. The volunteer event will include site cleanup, prepping planting areas and laying flower seeds.

Refreshments and tools will be provided. 

There is street parking on Montclair.

Join us as we gift new books to elementary and middle 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 Emerson Elementary and Middle School in Detroit 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!

Interested in earning your ServSafe Certification at no cost? Michigan Works is offering a free, one-day training and certification exam this April through June for individuals looking to strengthen their food safety skills.

Available dates: April 27th, May 11th, May 18th (Spanish), June 8th, and June 22nd

Brilliant Detroit is excited to share this opportunity with our Brilliant volunteer community! We welcome ServSafe-certified individuals to support a variety of meaningful roles, including:

Join us in building healthier communities through food, learning, and connection!

For more information and to register for this limited opportunity, please visit the link here or scan the QR code in the flyer attached below.

Volunteers are needed to help pack emergency food boxes, re-pack or sort fresh nutritious food that will be distributed through Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb County. This opportunity is located at the Oak Park warehouse - 15000 Eight Mile, Oak Park, MI 48237. 

This opportunity will occur from 9:00 AM -12:00 PM at the Oak Park Warehouse. Volunteers must be at least 10 years of age. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

MANDATORY DRESS CODE

Must wear closed toe shoes. Long pants are suggested.

GROUP REGISTRATION - please email the volunteer department (click here) with the following information:

HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION:  The safety and well-being of our community, staff and volunteers are important to Forgotten Harvest.

Volunteers will perform one or more of the following general farm chores depending on the time of year:

·        Spring cleanup

·        Drip irrigation installation

·        Plastic mulch installation assistance

·        Weeding

·        Planting

·        Harvest container cleaning

·        Harvesting

·        Bagging produce for transportation/distribution

·        Field cleanup

·        Rock removal

·        Remove irrigation and plastic mulch

*Volunteers who are 14-17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult chaperone*

DRESS CODE

Our top priority is the safety and comfort of our volunteers. While we recommend long pants and long sleeves to help prevent skin irritation from plants and grasses, we understand that weather conditions vary. Some days can be hot and humid with limited shade, and we have never turned anyone away for wearing shorts. That said, please be aware that poison ivy is present throughout the farm property. Volunteers typically work inside the fenced areas, while poison ivy is most commonly found along the tree lines.

Please review the following required and suggested items before coming to the farm:

REQUIRED

·        Closed-toe shoes (no open-toe shoes)

·        Secure footwear (no slip-on shoes)

·        No tank tops

SUGGESTED

·        Hat

·        Lightweight long-sleeve shirt or light jacket

·        Rain gear

·        Boots or shoes you don’t mind getting wet or muddy

Weather can change quickly—it may be 30°F in the morning and 80°F by the end of the day. Dressing in layers is always a great way to be prepared.

*All tools, gloves, ice water, bug spray, and sunscreen are provided. If you’d like to contribute, donations of water, gloves, sunscreen, or tools are always welcome.*

**If you have allergies to anything you may encounter on the farm (such as bees) and require an EpiPen, please bring it with you and notify farm staff upon arrival.**

Volunteers will perform one or more of the following general farm chores depending on the time of year:

·        Spring cleanup

·        Drip irrigation installation

·        Plastic mulch installation assistance

·        Weeding

·        Planting

·        Harvest container cleaning

·        Harvesting

·        Bagging produce for transportation/distribution

·        Field cleanup

·        Rock removal

·        Remove irrigation and plastic mulch

*Volunteers who are 14-17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult chaperone*

DRESS CODE

Our top priority is the safety and comfort of our volunteers. While we recommend long pants and long sleeves to help prevent skin irritation from plants and grasses, we understand that weather conditions vary. Some days can be hot and humid with limited shade, and we have never turned anyone away for wearing shorts. That said, please be aware that poison ivy is present throughout the farm property. Volunteers typically work inside the fenced areas, while poison ivy is most commonly found along the tree lines.

Please review the following required and suggested items before coming to the farm:

REQUIRED

·        Closed-toe shoes (no open-toe shoes)

·        Secure footwear (no slip-on shoes)

·        No tank tops

SUGGESTED

·        Hat

·        Lightweight long-sleeve shirt or light jacket

·        Rain gear

·        Boots or shoes you don’t mind getting wet or muddy

Weather can change quickly—it may be 30°F in the morning and 80°F by the end of the day. Dressing in layers is always a great way to be prepared.

*All tools, gloves, ice water, bug spray, and sunscreen are provided. If you’d like to contribute, donations of water, gloves, sunscreen, or tools are always welcome.*

**If you have allergies to anything you may encounter on the farm (such as bees) and require an EpiPen, please bring it with you and notify farm staff upon arrival.**

Assist with event set-up, clean-up, and food restocking while helping create a welcoming environment for attendees. This event is an important opportunity to connect families with valuable mental health resources and strengthen community support.

Join us in creating vibrant green spaces where learning and growing go hand in hand!

Brilliant Detroit hosts an annual summer camp across our neighborhood sites, offering outdoor educational programming that covers a wide range of topics—including literacy, science, nature exploration, and hands-on gardening. Each site features an education garden with several raised beds growing tomatoes, leafy greens, peppers, and more! We’re currently seeking volunteers of all experience levels who are interested in gardening to help us prepare our gardens for the upcoming summer camp season. 

Volunteer tasks may include:

This is a wonderful opportunity to:

Whether you’re an individual, a group of friends, or a family, you’re welcome to join! We’re especially looking for recurring volunteers who can commit to visiting their site once or twice a week; volunteers are not responsible for a daily watering schedule. 

By submitting your interest through this form, we will contact you via email to guide you through the volunteer onboarding process. Please be sure to specify which site you are interested in volunteering at when completing the form:

We’re currently looking for volunteers who enjoy connecting with others and want to help strengthen neighbor-to-neighbor relationships across our Brilliant Detroit community! This role centers on friendly, informal conversations, sharing what Brilliant offers, and helping neighbors learn about our free programs and resources.

As a volunteer, you’ll support our Community Engagement team by distributing items like free books and literacy program calendars, and sharing information about accessing essentials such as food, diapers, clothing, and more. By connecting with residents, you’ll help keep our community informed, supported, and connected while expanding our reach and impact.

Our Brightmoor, Central, and Russell Woods hubs are currently seeking volunteers to help assist with weekly outreach efforts. This opportunity offers flexible scheduling; please inquire. Volunteer groups are welcome!

No martial arts experience necessary. Team GUTS is looking for volunteers for our martial arts class to assist participants and encourage them. No martial arts experience is necessary, just a big heart. You will assist with not only being positive, but partnering up at times while holding pads and doing drills together. Our class is challenging, fun and so badly needed for those that don't have the same opportunities as others. No commitment as we will take you when you are available.

Our classes run on Saturdays.

todd@teamgutsmichigan.com

Volunteers will perform one or more of the following general farm chores depending on the time of year:

·        Spring cleanup

·        Drip irrigation installation

·        Plastic mulch installation assistance

·        Weeding

·        Planting

·        Harvest container cleaning

·        Harvesting

·        Bagging produce for transportation/distribution

·        Field cleanup

·        Rock removal

·        Remove irrigation and plastic mulch

*Volunteers who are 14-17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult chaperone*

DRESS CODE

Our top priority is the safety and comfort of our volunteers. While we recommend long pants and long sleeves to help prevent skin irritation from plants and grasses, we understand that weather conditions vary. Some days can be hot and humid with limited shade, and we have never turned anyone away for wearing shorts. That said, please be aware that poison ivy is present throughout the farm property. Volunteers typically work inside the fenced areas, while poison ivy is most commonly found along the tree lines.

Please review the following required and suggested items before coming to the farm:

REQUIRED

·        Closed-toe shoes (no open-toe shoes)

·        Secure footwear (no slip-on shoes)

·        No tank tops

SUGGESTED

·        Hat

·        Lightweight long-sleeve shirt or light jacket

·        Rain gear

·        Boots or shoes you don’t mind getting wet or muddy

Weather can change quickly—it may be 30°F in the morning and 80°F by the end of the day. Dressing in layers is always a great way to be prepared.

*All tools, gloves, ice water, bug spray, and sunscreen are provided. If you’d like to contribute, donations of water, gloves, sunscreen, or tools are always welcome.*

**If you have allergies to anything you may encounter on the farm (such as bees) and require an EpiPen, please bring it with you and notify farm staff upon arrival.**

Join us Saturday, May 16th at 8am in Prospect Park off Oak Street for a cleanup!  Help pick up litter, do a little light maintenance, and get to know your neighbors.   We'll meet you at the pavilion on the north side. 

Please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes; gloves and other tools will be provided. If you drive, there's on-street parking on Oak and off-street parking on Cross; if you bus, we're on Route 42.

Pre-registration is lovely but not required, please stop by!

Our Brilliant moms and dads are at the cornerstone of everything we do and our commitment to serving families. Join us for two memorable events at our Central hub, as we create a warm and welcoming brunch and a fun and joyful BBQ to celebrate the incredible mother and father figures in our Brilliant Central community. These special gatherings are designed to bring families together through meaningful connection, shared conversation, delicious food, and engaging activities.

We'd love to see you on one or both dates! 

Volunteers will play a key role in bringing these celebrations to life by decorating and assisting with setup, warmly greeting families, and supporting activities that foster connection, relaxation, and celebration.

Brilliant Cities is a neighborhood-powered model ensuring children 0-8 are school-ready, healthy, and supported. We do this by transforming houses into family-focused, community hubs and partner with organizations to coordinate research-based programs for children and families. These programs focus on education, health, and family support, giving young children and families what they need for a bright future.

Brilliant Detroit is excited to partner with Firm Foundations of Hope to repair the wheelchair ramp at our Central hub, and we're seeking additional volunteers with experience using power tools and painting to help remove damaged wood, install new boards, and paint the ramp.

By joining this project, you’ll help make our Central hub more accessible for Brilliant participants and leave a lasting impact on a space that brings our community together!

Volunteers are needed on Thursday, April 30th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

We are a nonprofit that provides free meals to any hungry members of our community. Almost all of our service sites fall within ALICE communities, and serve individuals with low-income or experiencing homelessness.

To take part in this impactful work, help us prep food for the free meals we take out to your community! Prep shifts in our commercial kitchen can include chopping produce, preparing sauces or soups, building wraps and sandwiches, washing dishes, cleaning the counters, mixing salads, and more! Our food programming changes seasonally, with our peak food truck season being in the warmer months, and more meal drop-offs during the winter months. In the winter, we are typically inside our kitchen, or a partner service site. During food truck season, our opportunities are sometimes in our kitchen, on our food truck, or our shower/laundry trailers across multiple sites. We would love to have you be part of the team, no long-term commitment necessary. Please visit our signup genius that has the most up to date shift details and sites to sign-up for here!

Position Summary

Elms Family and Community Services (EFCS) is seeking a detail-oriented and mission-driven volunteer to support inventory management and fundraising development efforts. This role plays a critical part in ensuring program and service resources are organized, tracked, and aligned with community needs, while also assisting in strengthening EFCS’s fundraising and sponsorship initiatives.

Impact of the Role

Volunteers in this role directly contribute to the efficiency and sustainability of EFCS programs by ensuring resources are readily available and by supporting efforts to secure funding. Your contributions will help expand services for youth, families, and underserved communities.

Benefits

· Gain hands-on experience in nonprofit operations and fundraising

· Build skills in inventory management, development strategy, and community engagement

· Networking opportunities with nonprofit leaders and community partners

· Letter of recommendation upon successful completion of volunteer service

Successful volunteers must have a successful background check, at no cost to you.

Learn more about us today!

Website: elmsfamilyandcommunityservices.org

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/elmsfamily&communityservices/

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

Monthly every third Friday Shifts:

Preparation
12-2 PM Drivers

3-5 PM Distribution Organizers

Monthly every third Saturday Shifts:

10 - 11:30 AM Prep Team

11 AM - 1 PM Distribution Team

2 hours per shift or both shifts

Please visit our website at elmsfamilyandcommunityservices.org to learn more about us.  Contact us at info@elmsfamilyandcommunityservices.org or 313-398-9445.

Volunteer with the YPSI Food Festival!
Date: Friday, August 15, 2026
Event Time: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: University Bank Commerce Center, 301 W Michigan Ave

Help us make Ypsi Food Festival a success! This fun family event will feature 30+ Food Tucks and artisan food vendors, music, and family-friendly activities. 

Volunteer Shifts:

9:00 AM – 11:00 PM (Set-Up Crew)

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

12:45 PM – 2:00 PM

1:45 PM – 4:00 PM

3:45 PM – 6:00 PM

5:45 PM – 8:00 PM

7:15 PM – 9:30 PM (Tear-Down)

Available Roles (you may be asked to help with any of the following):

Games & Activities Team
Encourage festival-goers to join in fun yard games, reset and tidy play areas, and maintain a family-friendly vibe.

Event Clean-Up Team
Walk the grounds, check trash bins, and help keep the space clean, welcoming, and safe for all guests.

Kids Zone Team

Serve and Children activities area leading area crafts and creating a safe and fun enviorments for children and their families to enjoy.

Set-Up & Tear-Down Team
Assist with tables, chairs, signage, vendor help, and general logistics before and after the event.

Vendor & DJ Care Team
Check on vendors and the DJ, offer water/snacks, relay needs to staff, and keep morale high.

Restroom Attendant Team
Monitor and restock porta potties and restrooms, wipe surfaces, and ensure a clean, comfortable experience.

Break Area Attendant Team
Maintain a tidy volunteer/vendor break space with water, snacks, and basic supplies.

Raffle Ticket Seller Team
Sell tickets, promote raffle prizes, handle cash, and help raise funds for local programming.

Info Booth & Guest Support Team
Greet guests, give directions, share maps/flyers, and help with lost & found or general questions.

You’re a Great Fit If You:

Enjoy being outdoors and working with people

Want to help make a fun community event run smoothly

Can walk, stand, or stay alert for your shift

Are dependable, upbeat, and flexible

Support Provided:

Orientation at the start of each shift

All supplies and equipment provided

On-site staff available for support

Water and light snacks offered

Sign Up Now to Help Make the Magic Happen!
Whether you're welcoming guests, selling raffle tickets, or making sure bathrooms stay stocked, your support keeps the YPSI Food Festival joyful, clean, and fun for everyone.

*The first 40 Volunteers that sign up to work 2 shifts will receive a free food ticket to support our food vendors!*

Join us as we gift new books to K-8th grade 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 KEYS Grace Academy in Madison Heights 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 procedure for this particular school.

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

Office Assistant
Help us serve more people by helping with tasks like data entry, sorting, and distributing mail.

The Handy Helper  

Home Depot is this person’s happy place. They can fix anything… or love trying.  They’re as happy cutting the grass as they are hanging up a picture.  Squeaky doors and leaky faucets are no match for this DIY whiz.  This volunteer’s skills are magic to us as they allow us to be better stewards of donor dollars instead of hiring fixers and contractors. See two volunteer positions that fit within thiis category below. 

Maintenace  

Groundskeeper  

Help distribute food to our clients.  It's a time to be social and share the giving power of food.  

Fish & Loaves is a non-profit organization serving Downriver and Wayne County with our client choice pantry. Our pantry serves over 25,000 households each year. To lower our food costs, we welcome businesses, churches, school groups, and other organizations to host community food drives.

Dedicated volunteers are needed on a weekly basis to support our warehouse operations and help us distribute food to our neighbors who need it.

Responsibilities include: 

The volunteer must have the capacity to lift and carry 15-20 pounds. We are looking for individuals who would like to commit to a long term volunteer position. Our regular volunteers work one 3-4 hour shift each week. This is a great opportunity for retirees or other folks with availability during week days.

There are several shifts available:

Please send an email to volunteer@flcfp.org to learn more about this position and how to get started.

Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry is seeking dedicated regular volunteers to fill positions in our intake office during weekdays. We are one of the largest client choice food pantries in Michigan. We provide assistance to many families. Do you enjoy working with and helping folks? Do you like speaking to people both in person and on the phone? Skills that are useful to this position are customer service, managing phone calls, data entry, scheduling appointments, as well as helping clients find available resources in the area.

Shifts are available on Mondays 9am-noon, 1pm-4pm, or 4pm-7pm and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9am-noon or 12pm-3pm. Ideally, the volunteer is willing to commit to one 3-hour shift per week

If you are seeking a fulfilling way to give back to the community, please contact us. We will promptly get in touch, answer questions and provide additional information.

Our Hawaiian Mother’s Day event is a special celebration honoring moms, grandmothers, and new and expecting mothers, while offering our Brilliant participants a welcoming space to gather in the spirit of aloha, meaning love, kindness, and respect.

We’d love to invite volunteers to help show appreciation, build community, and make our amazing moms feel valued and loved.

As a volunteer, you will assist with decorating, setting up a DIY sugar scrub station, managing the photo booth, and supporting outdoor games and activities.

HealthEd 4 Everyone is a nonprofit focused on health communication and health literacy. We create free multimedia resources that help people understand and manage their health and advocate for themselves within the healthcare system.

As a young nonprofit, sustainable funding is key to fulfilling our mission. We use money we raise to create new resources, evaluate and improve them, provide free and low-cost print resources, keep our website free, and cover the operational costs that make all of this possible. We're looking for a board member who can help us raise funds to support our work while protecting user privacy and keeping our resources unbiased.

You believe in our mission and want to be a key player in building our fundraising approach.

Other qualities that we're looking for include:

We're committed to making this role accessible. Meetings are virtual, scheduled by poll, and materials are provided in advance. We offer flexibility in how and when people contribute. If you need accommodations to participate fully, we'll work with you.

You will help implement and oversee our fundraising strategy. We'd also love your help in shaping how we raise funds for our initiatives. We don't sell user data or accept funding that might bias our resources, so we're looking for innovative fundraising ideas that align with those values. This role is adaptable based on your approach and expertise.

Reach out to Dr. Aaron Vrolijk: AVrolijk@HealthEd4Everyone.org 

Join us as we gift new books to middle 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 CCA Middle School in Detroit 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 procedure for this particular school.

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

Busch's ABC Food Drive

Busch's ABC Food Drive

Busch's ABC Food Drive

Busch's ABC Food Drive

Busch's ABC Food Drive

Busch's ABC Food Drive

Busch's ABC Food Drive

Be part of something bigger on Wednesday, May 13, 2026!

Community Impact Day brings volunteers together from across Macomb County for one powerful afternoon of service supporting local nonprofits, strengthening our community, and making a real difference.

From hands-on projects like landscaping and building improvements to engaging with seniors and supporting food drives, there is an opportunity for everyone to get involved.

Rally your team or sign up individually and join us from 1PM to 4PM, plus meet us at the Dodge Park Pavillion for an after-party to celebrate the impact we have made together.

Spots are limited, so head to https://www.connectmacomb.com/community-impact-day/ to register today and be part of the impact.

The Detailed Devotee 

This person has a color-coded planner and loves making a daily to-do list. They enter data into computer programs and file documents with ease. This person has the patience to potty train a puppy. This volunteer opportunity supports our many needs of database entry, recording client needs, filing, answering phones, and sorting mail sent to us for our clients. This person is the first point of contact for clients and is vital in keeping the daily operations of the organization running smoothly. See one volunteer position that fit within this category below. 

  Office Assistant  

As we get ready for our summer day camp, we’d love to welcome a volunteer group to help with an indoor and outdoor organization and beautification project. Volunteers will help organize totes and programming materials to ensure that they’re easily accessible for our hub staff, while also assisting with weeding garden beds, planting flowers, and refreshing our front and backyards for upcoming activities and events.

This effort will have a direct impact on our community engagement operations, creating a more organized space for staff and a more welcoming environment for our Brilliant participants. It’s also a great opportunity for a corporate group to come together for a meaningful morning or afternoon of service!

VisionWalk is a signature fundraising event of the Foundation Fighting Blindness and is a family friendly 5K walk-a-thon that raises money for retinal disease research. Since its inception in the Spring of 2006, VisionWalk has raised over $51 million to fund sight-saving research. As promising treatments move into critical human studies, the need for research funding is greater than ever!

Volunteers are needed for a variety of roles, including:

Volunteers can register for the shift(s) that they are available for,  to register to volunteer, click here to fill out our Volunteer RSVP.

For more details about the event, click here. 

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

Monthly every third Friday or when necessary

2026 Dates: April 17th, May 15th, June 18th, July 16th, August 20th, September 17th, October 15th, November 19th, and December 17th.

Shifts:

(2PM-5PM) Packers/Distribution Prep positions available as well

***12-2PM and/or 2-3PM Drivers

2 hours per shift or less

Please visit our website at elmsfamilyandcommunityservices.org to learn more about us.  Contact us at info@elmsfamilyandcommunityservices.org or 313-398-9445.

HealthEd 4 Everyone is a small, doctor-run nonprofit that helps everyone understand, manage, and advocate for their health. We create easy-to-understand, reliable health information and we need help sharing it on social media. That's where we need you. You can volunteer as a post designer, a content strategist, or both.

You'll pick a post from our online queue. There's no commitment, so you can pick what's interesting to you and when you have time. Each post takes about 30 to 60 minutes, and you'll have 5 days to complete it once you claim it.

You'll get suggestions for the post image, the post content, and a link to a blank Canva canvas. If you need help, you can schedule a meeting with our staff or connect with other volunteers in our GroupMe.

We review everything before it goes live to make sure it meets our accessibility and content standards. You'll get feedback on every post and a chance to discuss edits and revise it yourself.

We need help turning the health content on our website into social media posts. As a content strategist, you'll suggest post ideas, help decide what topics to prioritize, and shape how we show up on social media. If it's a good fit, there are opportunities to take more ownership over our channels. We're a small team, so your input has real impact.

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency partners with Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan to help provide nutritious food and resources to families in the community. Through this partnership, food distributions are organized to support families experiencing food insecurity. Volunteers help by assisting with setup, organizing food, and supporting the distribution process to ensure families are served in a welcoming and efficient way.

If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out our registration form, and someone will be in contact with you. If you have any questions please feel free to email us at volunteers@waynemetro.org 

The Michigan DNR has an exciting volunteer opportunity this spring. We’re inviting you to join us in hands-on land stewardship by removing invasive garlic mustard plants from some of Southeast Michigan’s most high-quality natural areas. 

This season (spring 2026), we’ll be working in: 

Bald Mountain Recreation Area 

Brighton Recreation Area 

Highland Recreation Area 

Pinckney Recreation Area 

Waterloo Recreation Area 

Volunteering with the Stewardship Unit is a fantastic way to strengthen community connections, enjoy the outdoors and get active, and make a lasting impact on Michigan’s natural resources. Visit our site to learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/get-involved/volunteer-stewardship

Help keep our senior neighbors nourished! Our monthly food distribution needs volunteers to pack and place food boxes in cars. This opportunity takes place outside.

If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out our registration form, and someone will be in contact with you. If you have any questions please feel free to email us at volunteers@waynemetro.org

The Parent Volunteer Nutrition Aide Program allows parents and guardians to assist with food service and nutrition activities while receiving flexible scheduling and hands-on experience. Volunteers support meal service operations while learning about nutrition, safety, and CACFP compliance.

Parent volunteers may:

If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out our registration form, and someone will be in contact with you. If you have any questions please feel free to email us at volunteers@waynemetro.org

¡La Casa Amiga está buscando voluntarios apasionados y comprometidos para apoyar nuestro Programa de Educación para Adultos!

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

Monthly every second Saturday

Distribution Shifts: 

9-11 AM: Distribution Sorting

11 AM - 1 PM: Distribution

Preparation Shifts:

Inspectors

1st Monday & Wednesday monthly: 11 AM - 1PM 

1st Friday monthly: 10 AM - 12 PM 

Time Commitment

2 hours per shift

Please visit our website at elmsfamilyandcommunityservices.org to learn more about us.  Contact us at info@elmsfamilyandcommunityservices.org or 313-398-9445.

We are excited to share a unique long-term volunteer opportunity right in your community! We are seeking dedicated volunteers to help support our Home Delivery Program at one of our extended locations with Citizens Changing Communities, operating every Tuesday morning from the Romulus High School parking lot.

Volunteer time on-site ranges from 1 to 2 hours each week, and your commitment would make a significant impact in serving neighbors in need. Our Food Programming team will reach out to provide more details.

Thanks to the support of volunteers like you, we can expand our reach and help even more individuals in our community. We look forward to hearing from you!

If you’re interested in learning more or want to get involved, please contact - Marguerite Kaiser, Food Programming Manager at mkaiser@forgottenharvest.org

THIS IS AN OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITY

Forgotten Harvest’s Client Choice Mobile Market will allow those in need to select their own food instead of receiving a prepacked or standard bag of groceries. With this method, those in need do not have to take items they already have, do not like, or cannot eat for health or personal reasons.

Volunteers are needed to assist with the following:

*Volunteers should be 18 years or older. Must be able to lift at least 25+ pounds*

MANDATORY DRESS CODE

GROUP REGISTRATION - please email the volunteer department (click here) with the following information:

HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION: The safety and well-being of our community, staff and volunteers are important to Forgotten Harvest.

THIS IS AN OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITY

Forgotten Harvest’s Client Choice Mobile Market will allow those in need to select their own food instead of receiving a prepacked or standard bag of groceries. With this method, those in need do not have to take items they already have, do not like, or cannot eat for health or personal reasons.

Volunteers are needed to assist with the following:

*Volunteers should be 18 years or older. Must be able to lift at least 25+ pounds*

MANDATORY DRESS CODE

GROUP REGISTRATION - please email the volunteer department (click here) with the following information:

HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION: The safety and well-being of our community, staff and volunteers are important to Forgotten Harvest.

THIS OPPORTUNITY LOCATED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF OUR DISTRIBUTION CENTER 

Forgotten Harvest is looking for volunteers to help get the Community Choice Mobile Market ready for clients. Forgotten Harvest’s Community Choice Market will allow those in need to select their own food instead of receiving a prepacked or standard bag of groceries. With this method, those in need do not have to take items they already have, do not like, or cannot eat for health or personal reasons.

Volunteers are needed to assist with the following:

This opportunity will occur from  8:00-11:00 and 12:30-3:30 Monday-Friday . Volunteers should be 18 years or older. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

MANDATORY DRESS CODE

HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION: The safety and well-being of our community, staff and volunteers are important to Forgotten Harvest.

THIS IS AN IN/OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITY LOCATED AT THE BACK OF OUR DISTRIBUTION CENTER 

Forgotten Harvest is looking for volunteers to help get the Community Choice Mobile Trailer ready for clients. Forgotten Harvest’s Community Choice Mobile Trailer will allow those in need to select their own food instead of receiving a prepacked or standard bag of groceries. With this method, those in need do not have to take items they already have, do not like, or cannot eat for health or personal reasons.

Volunteers are needed to assist with the following:

This opportunity will occur from Monday-Friday from 2-5:pm. Volunteers must be 16 years or older. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

VOLUNTEERS WILL MEET IN THE MAIN LOBBY FOR A BRIEF ORIENTATION PRIOR TO THE START OF THE SHIFT.

MANDATORY DRESS CODE

HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION: The safety and well-being of our community, staff and volunteers are important to Forgotten Harvest.

THIS OPPORTUNITY LOCATED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF OUR DISTRIBUTION CENTER 

Forgotten Harvest’s Community Choice Market will allow those in need to select their own food instead of receiving a prepacked or standard bag of groceries. With this method, those in need do not have to take items they already have, do not like, or cannot eat for health or personal reasons.

Volunteers are needed to assist with the following:

*Volunteers should be 18 years or older. Must be able to lift at least 25+ pounds*

MANDATORY DRESS CODE

GROUP REGISTRATION - please email the volunteer department (click here) with the following information:

HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION: The safety and well-being of our community, staff and volunteers are important to Forgotten Harvest.

PURPOSE OF JOB: Plan party theme and purchase party supplies for children living at an emergency shelter. Able to raise or provide their own funds to purchase party supplies.

If you are interested in creating a Party Planner, please fill out our Volunteer Interest form, and someone will be in contact with you. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at volunteers@waynemetro.org

TIME COMMITMENT REQUIRED: 2 HOURS, including:

+ watch short informational video about Wayne Metro, which can be accessed at: https://youtu.be/Yhqy_kTenKI

+ 1.5 hours estimated for doing volunteer job duties below

DUTIES

PURPOSE OF JOB: Plan and purchase home health and hygiene supplies for families moving into a new home after experiencing homelessness. Able to raise or provide own funds to purchase supplies.

If you are interested in creating a basket, please fill out our Volunteer Interest form, and someone will be in contact with you. If you have any questions please feel free to email us at volunteers@waynemetro.org

TIME COMMITMENT REQUIRED:  2.5 HOURS including:

+ 15 minute virtual Wayne Metro Volunteer Orientation, which can be scheduled any weekday

+ 2 hours estimated to complete job duties

DUTIES

QUALIFICATIONS

LOCATION: REMOTE -You may do this volunteer job anywhere!

BENEFITS

Help keep our babies healthy and dry! Join our monthly diaper distribution and ensure that babies are cared for! Join us on the fourth Wednesday of every month and help distribute diapers and wipes to our Wayne Metro families in need! This is an outdoor distribution, so please dress for the weather.

If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out our Registration Form, and someone will be in contact with you with details. If you have any questions please feel free to email us at volunteers@waynemetro.org

Helpful volunteers will assist older adults with both selecting and shopping for their monthly commodities, as well as loading prepacked food boxes and additional food commodities into vehicles. Volunteers will also replenish the supplies/commodities for distribution.

Friendly and patient volunteers are all welcome for this opportunity. Individuals or small groups (up to 5) are ideal. This is a moderately physical activity. Long periods of active moving and standing may occur.

Tasks:

Attire: We suggest volunteers dress comfortably and wear comfortable shoes. No open toe shoes, leggings, shorts, tank tops/sleeveless shirts. 

Additional Information: There is limited storage space, please leave personal items in a secure place. 

Parking & Entering the building: Parking is located directly next to the building at 1300 Oakman Blvd. Use caution when parking and when crossing the lot - this is the same parking lot where participants will be picking up their food. Enter through the automatic doors at the front of the building on Oakman Blvd.
 
If you get lost or need to speak with someone, please call the main volunteer line at 313-494-4270. For an immediate response, please call ‪(313) 494-4714.

Volunteer Department
Phone: 313-494-4270 
E-mail: volunteer@focushope.edu 

***COURT ORDERED COMMUNITY SERVICE participants must complete orientation and be approved for this assignment*** Orientation is held only on Friday's at 10:30 am At Main Campus 1400 Oakman Blvd. Detroit, MI 48238 (No appointment required)

Brilliant Detroit's McDougall-Hunt location is partnering with Bailey Park NDC for a community resource event focused on empowering individuals with the knowledge, tools, and support needed to take charge of their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. 'Know Your Health Day' aims to raise health awareness, promote early detection and prevention, and foster a culture of wellness, equipping participants to live healthier and more informed lives.

Volunteers will assist with event set-up, attendee and vendor registration, monitoring kids’ activity and mural stations, supporting the food tent, and helping with event breakdown. This event will be taking place from 1-5 p.m. at Bailey Park NDC. Volunteers interested in helping set-up should arrive at 11 a.m.

Brilliant Cities is a neighborhood-powered model ensuring children 0-8 are school-ready, healthy, and supported. We do this by transforming houses into family-focused, community hubs and partner with organizations to coordinate research-based programs for children and families. These programs focus on education, health, and family support, giving young children and families what they need for a bright future.

To date, Brilliant Cities has reached more than 24,000 children and caregivers, raising reading levels by an average of three grade levels per child. Since 2016, the model has expanded to 24 neighborhoods in Detroit, launched a hub in Pontiac, and is currently expanding to Philadelphia.

We’re inviting volunteers to join us in turning our mission into action. Whether reading one-on-one or with a group, painting a room, organizing our book library, or sorting in-kind donations, our hubs have meaningful volunteer opportunities that arise throughout the year, and we would love to welcome you!

Current volunteer opportunities

Brilliant Clothing Closet Organization 

Each Brilliant hub offers free clothing to families in need, helping build confidence and a sense of belonging by ensuring they have appropriate attire, which can be especially important for school success and positive social interactions. Clothing Closet volunteers impact our communities by helping to create an organized and welcoming space that supports smoother operations and makes clothing easily accessible for Brilliant participants. With support from hub staff, volunteers will review donated items for quality, condition, and seasonal fit, categorize them by type and size, and help create a department store style shopping experience for our community. This role involves standing, bending, reaching and moving around for most of the shift. Multiple locations and flexible scheduling available, please inquire.

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Brilliant Osborn Organization & Redesign 

Flexible scheduling; please inquire 

Our Osborn hub is preparing for a spring cleaning day to organize the free community clothing closet in the basement and sort and rearrange items stored in the garage. This effort will help ensure the hub’s spaces are accessible for regular programming, that our Brilliant families can easily navigate the clothing closet, and that everything is ready for our upcoming summer day camp. We're currently looking for a group of about 6-10 volunteers to join us, with half working in the garage and half in the basement. This project will involve moderate to heavy lifting.

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Brilliant Dexter-Linwood Basement Organization Project

Help create a welcoming and efficient space for our Brilliant participants! We're looking for volunteers to assist with organizing the basement of our Dexter-Linwood hub which is home to our free community clothing closet. Volunteers will assist with assembling shelving units, sorting totes, and organizing clothing by size. Your efforts will help us maintain a welcoming, clutter-free environment, making it easier for community members to access the resources they need. Flexible scheduling available; please inquire. (Volunteer groups welcome!)

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Brilliant Cody Rouge Hub Organization

We’re seeking volunteers to help organize our storage and programming areas. Tasks include assembling shelving units, and storing totes—some heavy lifting required. Your volunteer efforts will support smoother operations and ensure resources are accessible in a clutter-free environment. Flexible scheduling available; please inquire.

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Brilliant Brightmoor Organization & Redesign 

Our Brightmoor location is currently looking for volunteers to help organize basement rooms, assemble shelving units, and properly store totes to declutter and sort items. Volunteers will assist in creating storage solutions and ensuring our programming areas remain clean and functional. Tasks may include lifting and moving boxes, sorting supplies, and organizing materials. Volunteers are needed weekdays between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. (Volunteer groups welcome!)

Brilliant Cities is a neighborhood-powered model ensuring children 0-8 are school-ready, healthy, and supported. We do this by transforming houses into family-focused, community hubs and partner with organizations to coordinate research-based programs for children and families. These programs focus on education, health, and family support, giving young children and families what they need for a bright future.

To date, Brilliant Cities has reached more than 24,000 children and caregivers, raising reading levels by an average of three grade levels per child. Since 2016, the model has expanded to 24 neighborhoods in Detroit, launched a hub in Pontiac, and is currently expanding to Philadelphia.

We’re inviting volunteers to join us in turning our mission into action. Whether reading one-on-one or with a group, painting a room, organizing our book library, or sorting in-kind donations, our hubs have meaningful volunteer opportunities that arise throughout the year, and we would love to welcome you!

Below is a list of current volunteer opportunities available at our Pontiac location. To view our ongoing/flexible opportunities happening across all of our locations, please view our general opportunities page linked here. 

Current volunteer opportunities: 

Pontiac Community Baby Shower

Friday, May 1st, from 3:30-7 p.m.

Join us in celebrating the newest members of our Brilliant Pontiac Community! During this event, families will receive essential baby items and connect with valuable community resources designed to support them during this important transition. Our goal is to create a welcoming environment where families can build connections, access trusted support systems, and learn more about Brilliant’s programs and services. By bringing the community together, we aim to reduce the stress new parents often experience, increase their sense of preparedness, and ensure every baby in our community is welcomed into the world brilliantly! Volunteers will play a key role in making this event a success by helping with event setup, managing activity stations, welcoming families and assisting with sign-in, distributing food, and supporting event breakdown. Volunteer groups are especially encouraged to sign-up, as we anticipate hosting many families throughout the event.

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Monthly community dinners:

Next date: TBD

Brilliant Pontiac’s monthly community dinners offer a welcoming space for neighbors to connect over a shared meal, meaningful conversation, and a sense of belonging. These dinners are designed to strengthen community ties in a warm, inclusive environment. We are looking for volunteers to help set up the dinner area, welcome community members to our Brilliant Pontiac home, plate and serve food, manage fun and interactive child enrichment activities, and assist with cleanup by returning event materials to their original spaces.

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Clothing closet organization:

Flexible timing; please inquire

Brilliant Pontiac hosts a community clothing closet that provides free clothing to those in need, helping to boost self-esteem by allowing individuals to feel confident and included with appropriate attire. This is especially crucial for families facing clothing insecurity, as it can positively impact academic performance and social interactions. Volunteers are needed to help assess and organize clothing donations; some heavy lifting is required for this role. 

Brilliant Cities is a neighborhood-powered model ensuring children 0-8 are school-ready, healthy, and supported. We do this by transforming houses into family-focused, community hubs and partner with organizations to coordinate research-based programs for children and families. These programs focus on education, health, and family support, giving young children and families what they need for a bright future.

Our Brilliant hubs are offering the Scholastic R.E.A.L. (Read, Excel, Achieve, Lead) Program, an 8-week, literacy-focused mentoring initiative that uses high-quality, diverse books and companion guides to support children’s academic success through interactive read-alouds and book discussions.

As a R.E.A.L. mentor, you will promote:

…all of which lead to literacy success!

R.E.A.L. mentors will receive all Scholastic training materials, including Mentor Success Guides that correspond with each read-aloud book, as well as an orientation with our literacy programming lead. As the program progresses, students will receive take-home activities, family guides, and celebration materials to further enhance their engagement with the readings.

While a love for literacy is a must, no prior teaching experience is required. If you’re interested in facilitating read-aloud sessions and working with our Brilliant kids, we would love for you to join us in our upcoming R.E.A.L. program!

Program Requirements:

*Once you submit an interest form via Galaxy, a member of our Volunteer Team will reach out to you via email to go over the next steps in our onboarding and placement process.

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 Stevenson Elementary in Southfield 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!

The Newburg United Methodist Church Rummage Sale is one of our largest community outreach events of the year. Held twice annually, the sale features a huge selection of gently used housewares, electronics, clothing for all ages, shoes, linens, furniture, books, toys, baby gear, sporting goods, crafts, and more!

Proceeds from the sale support Newburg’s mission of building a community grounded in service, healing, hope, and hospitality. 

We rely on volunteers to help make this event possible.

Why Your Help Matters
This event not only raises funds—it also strengthens community connections and makes affordable goods accessible to families across Livonia and surrounding areas. By volunteering, you directly support Newburg’s mission to serve Christ, build community, and love all

The Newburg United Methodist Church Rummage Sale is one of our largest community outreach events of the year. Held twice annually, the sale features a huge selection of gently used housewares, electronics, clothing for all ages, shoes, linens, furniture, books, toys, baby gear, sporting goods, crafts, and more!

Proceeds from the sale support Newburg’s mission of building a community grounded in service, healing, hope, and hospitality. 

We rely on volunteers to help make this event possible.

Sale‑Day Support and Clean Up Click Here

Why Your Help Matters
This event not only raises funds—it also strengthens community connections and makes affordable goods accessible to families across Livonia and surrounding areas. By volunteering, you directly support Newburg’s mission to serve Christ, build community, and love all.

Elms Family and Community Services (EFCS) is seeking guest speakers and facilitators to support its events and program workshop (e.g. career, STEM, financial literacy, health/wellness, etc.) areas in the community.  This is a volunteer (unpaid) role. 

EFCS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, located in Macomb County, Michigan.  We service youth, families and individuals in Wayne/Macomb County and the surrounding community. 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 Role: The Events & Workshops facilitator/guest speaker assists in facilitating program topics for health/wellness, financial literacy, educational and/or career activities at schools, libraries, and community centers in the  Wayne/Macomb County, and surrounding communities.

Skills Needed:

Commitment:

Successful candidates must be available to support 1-2 community events or workshops yearly for 2 hours.  Must arrive 30 minutes - 1 hour, prior to the start of the event or workshop.

All volunteers 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. There is no cost to you for this service.

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

Our wonderful Walter White Community Resource Center's Clothing Closet is in dire need of volunteers to manage donations. In addition to individual volunteers, we welcome corporate groups, church groups, book clubs and groups of all sizes. Please reach out to Qiana Stovall at 734-785-7705 ext. 6228 for more information. Thank you for your consideration!!!

This opportunity will consist of sorting/hanging/folding season appropriate clothing donations, and folding, packing/storing away off-season items. Also sorting home goods. 

Thank you!

The Guidance Center offers comprehensive services to thousands of children and families year-round. 

To support these families during this critical time, donations of diapers (all sizes) and formula (all types) are desperately needed. 

Select RESPOND in the upper right corner or reach out to Qiana Stovall at qstovall@guidance-center.org to schedule an in-person donation.

Donations may also be shipped (via Amazon or other suppliers) to: The Guidance Center, ATTN: Qiana Stovall, 13101 Allen Road, Southgate, MI 48195

No Registration Required

Orientations for the Court Ordered Community Service Program are Friday at 10:30am

Focus: HOPE 1300 Oakman Blvd. Detroit, 48238

(NO orientation on the following dates: 1/16, 4/3, 5/22, 6/19, 7/3, 9/4, 10/9, 11/27, 12/25).

Parking in the lot attached to the building - street parking is also available.

To participate you must bring:

Orientation Guidelines

Schedule & Location: Orientation is held every Friday at 10:30am at 1300 Oakman Blvd. Detroit 48238.

Requirements: Volunteers must have a valid photo ID on file before beginning their service. Applications must be completed and submitted during orientation for final approval.

Eligibility: Applications with convictions for violent, sexual, or property-related crimes (e.g., breaking and entering) are ineligible for this program.

Service Hours: Orientation time does not count toward community service hours.

On-Site Safety: All volunteers must wear an ID badge at all times while on-site

Timekeeping: Timesheets will be held by the Homebound Deliveries Clerk or Food Center Managers for the duration of the shift. Your timesheet will be signed once the badge has been returned at the end of the shift.

Hours of Operation:

Service hours vary slightly from our general business hours to ensure all tasks are completed.

• Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm

• Friday & Saturday: 8:00 am – 11:30 am

• Daily Deliveries: Available Monday – Friday, Select Saturday’s Note:

The latest daily start time for general service is 2:00 pm. Delivery drivers are exempt from this cutoff but must complete all deliveries on the same day they contact participants.

Dress Code

No loose-fitting jogging/sweatpants, tight pants or skirts, shorts/skorts/casual capri pants, miniskirts or high splits, sundresses/spaghetti strap (sleeveless) shirts/dresses, tight skirt/blouses, see-through shirts or blouses. No sleeveless shirts/tank tops, muscle shirts, hanging shirt tails, halters/midriffs/low cut blouses. No head wear (i.e. caps, skull caps) may be worn inside Focus: HOPE buildings except for religious head coverage, (i.e. yarmulke, Kofi, scarf/hijab, turban). No sandals or open-toed shoes on the food centers or warehouse floor.

Inclement Weather

To find out about closing, call 313-494-4600 and/or go to Focus: HOPE's website or social media platforms.

Completion Documentation

Please note that there is a process to receive your completion letter. Do not wait until the last minute. Community service completion letters are mailed directly to the court, and you will not be able to expedite this process. 

Additional Notes

-If you have additional questions, please call 313-494-4600.

-Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of their service, unattended minors will be asked to leave. 

-Late arrivals will not be allowed to attend orientation and will be asked to return at a later date.

We are looking for volunteers to help out during out quarterly literacy event.  

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 homes.

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.

Support Avalon Housing through a Property Beautification Day! Join our grounds team on a clean up day at one of our many supportive, affordable housing properties. You can participate with your friends, family, community group, or co-workers, helping beautify our properties with seasonal clean up, planting, and weeding.

Want to double your impact from a Property Beautification Day? Consider purchasing native plants or making a restricted gift to support beautifying our properties! To donate native plants, please contact John Slowey, Avalon’s Senior Groundskeeper, to learn about which native plants are needed at jslowey@avalonhousing.org.

Job Title: Service Day Volunteer

Reports To: Aleah Pisarz, Volunteer Program Coordinator

Location: On-site at one of our properties located around Washtenaw County

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.

Each year, the Brilliant Detroit team, along with participants and volunteers, gathers at our 18 operating neighborhood hubs to enhance our landscaping and cultivate flower and harvest gardens. These efforts reflect a season of renewal and growth, helping to beautify shared spaces while fostering community pride and environmental stewardship. It’s also an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to creating thriving neighborhoods where kids and families can succeed.

Tasks will vary depending on the site and time of the season; however, volunteers can expect to assist with weeding, planting flowers, collecting sticks and leaves, trimming overgrowth, mulching, and preparing garden beds. Materials will be provided, though we always appreciate volunteers who are interested in donating tools or bringing their own gloves.

If your group is interested in organizing a beautification project or hosting a collection drive, we would love the opportunity to partner with you in supporting and beautifying our Brilliant community! Please respond using this opportunity link, and a member of our Volunteer Team will reach out shortly to begin planning your project or coordinating your donation.

The Team GUTS Fun & Fitness Camp is a fun day camp from 9am-12pm.

It's a fun camp and you would be helping our counselors with fitness activities, games, crafts and food!  Life happens, so we tell our volunteers that you do not have to give a hard commitment to every day, but just the days you are available. 

Our camp runs for four weeks, Monday through Friday in Clawson.  

June 15 - 19

June 22 - 26

July 6 - 10

July 13 - 17

We would love to have you! Please contact us for more information.

Mealtime creates a sense of community for our guests and an opportunity for fellowship. Our communal dining and nutritional menu provide very real health benefits. Without the support of our committed volunteers, preparing and serving meals for 200+ individuals would not be possible.

Volunteer Meal Teams assist Chef in the preparation of meals for Bridge Housing residents and guests of the Day Center. Meal Teams will also serve meals to residents, and assist with clean-up at the end of service. 

As this opportunity takes place in an industrial kitchen setting, all volunteers must wear close toed shoes and long pants. 

No prior kitchen experience is necessary; all training will be provided on-site at the beginning of your shift. 

Corporate, parish, community, and college groups are welcome to volunteer together by clicking "Respond as a Team" for the date you'd like to join us!

*Click here to learn more about PFC: The Pope Francis Center