Opportunities From: United Way for Southeastern Michigan

Six times a year we publish and distribute our program calendar so that people affected by cancer and the medical community are updated on our activities. 

Ambassadors are our calendar delivery volunteers who help distribute calendars to medical facilities, clinics, and community agencies in our area along with restocking marketing materials such as brochures and calendars. They check the quantity provided as well as discard any outdated materials to assure timely information of CSC services.

In addition, Ambassadors focus on developing and maintaining relationships with professionals for increased awareness of, and referrals to CSC. Individuals must be able to articulate and champion the mission of CSC, answer questions and enjoy getting out in the community and meeting people. Training provided.

Throughout the year, The Cancer Support Community sets up information booths at various health fairs and community educational events. Volunteers set up the booth, pass out literature, and talk about services. These volunteers are placed on a list and called as needed.

A Girl Like Me Inc has a ongoing need for volunteers to help sort donations before they are distributed to those in need.

Volunteers can help out Monday through Friday between 10:00am and 4:00pm - timing is flexible!

Volunteering with Earthworks Urban Farm will resume March 30th, 2022.

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Earthworks! We are seeking dependable individuals to assist us with various tasks to help us maintain our gardens. Volunteers help with weeding, harvesting, garden bed prepping, planting and general garden maintenance.

The type of volunteer work we have may depend on many variables such as the time of year, weather, size, and age of the group or otherwise. As such, it's difficult to share what exactly volunteers will be doing on a particular date.

In general, some of those things may include:

In other words, manual labor that includes lifting, kneeling, crouching, bending, twisting, turning, shoveling, raking, etc. Caution may be required when working or walking on ground that is loose, uneven or slippery.

Volunteering at Earthworks is a great way to help our cause of growing food sustainably for our community, as well as, restore our connection to the environment. It is also a way for you to learn new skills, meet new people and make a difference.

We are hosting volunteers Wednesday - Friday from 9 am - 11 am and 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm.

New volunteers that are interested in volunteering with Earthworks Urban Farm should register as a user via Volunteer Hub and when asked for affiliations should check "I am interested in Earthworks Urban Farm". An Earthworks staff person will reach out to the volunteer to discuss specific onboarding requirements. If you already have a Volunteer Hub account with the Capuchins, please reach out to Wendy Casey at wcasey@cskdetroit.org for details on how to sign up for Earthworks events.

First-time volunteers are not required to go through a background check. If you enjoy your experience after volunteering for the first-time and would like to continue volunteering, you will have to complete a background check. This process is mandatory for returning first-time volunteers. It is an easy process and free of charge to you. The results should take about 1-2 days. If you are approved to volunteer again, you would be able to schedule to volunteer.

Click HERE to see upcoming volunteer opportunities.

Special Instructions:

Minimum volunteer age is seven years, and must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The minor and the adult volunteer must each have their own Volunteer Hub account, and must both be registered for the same shift. Minor volunteers who registered on their own would be removed from the shift and must register with their parent/legal guardian for that shift.

Organized group leaders, please contact Wendy Casey at wcasey@cskdetroit.org before registering for shifts.  Please provide the following information:

An organized group is a group that officially represents an organization, corporation, company, or college/university. Any other type of group (including groups from churches and places of worship) is NOT considered an organized group, and all members must register individually.

We're looking for RDMS's and nurses or other medical professionals trained in 1st and 2nd trimester pregnancy ultrasounds. 

We're looking for anyone with mental health licensing to help our patients talk through their unplanned pregnancies. 

We're looking for someone to offer medical services and information to our patients. If you are able to do first and second trimester scans that is a bonus. A mental health or counseling background is also a bonus. 

Want to become more active with the Washtenaw Housing Alliance?

The WHA is currently seeking new Development Committee members. The Development Committee is responsible for assisting the WHA Board to carry out its due diligence function related to assuring fiscal health through philanthropy and fund development.

For those interested in joining this committee, please contact Amanda Carlisle carlislea@washtenaw.org.

If you're interested in joining a different WHA committee check out our Join a Committee webpage at whalliance.org/join-a-committee. There you can read up on what other committees we host as well as submit a google form with your preferences and contact information. You are welcomed to sign up for more than one committee!

We are looking for volunteers to join our "Serve Our Seniors" mission. In this program, we shop for household cleaning supplies and offer a safe deliver to their doorstep. We, also, issue food boost cards for our seniors in need. (This program will resume with upcoming funding source, but we're gathering names now)

We are currently looking for volunteers to be tech trainers for our Senior Tech Program. We have a curriculum that includes 5 lessons. We teach seniors in a group setting or one to one trainings. It's a 5-week program where the trainer/s will work with the senior/s. If you are interested in helping our seniors better understand technology, please reach out. We thank you in advance.  

St Joseph Mercy hospice is seeking Veteran Volunteers in Livingston County to provide companionship for our Veteran Patients.

This companionship can come in many forms such as reminiscing/ telling life stories, taking Part in pinning ceremonies and assist with VA resources.

We do require background checks , fingerprints and Tb testing, all of which are paid for by St Joes.

We provide  orientation and specialized training for Vet to Vet visits as well.

St Joseph Mercy Hospice has partnered with We Honor Veterans to provide exceptional care and education.

If you would like more information regarding this incredible program , please contact;

Lori Stoll / Volunteer Coordinator

mortierl@trinity-health.org

St. Joseph Mercy Hospice is seeking caring and compassionate people to join our Hospice Team as Volunteers. We are seeking volunteers in Livingston, Washtenaw, Oakland, and Wayne Counties.

Hospice Volunteers provide support to patients and families facing life-limiting illnesses.

Patient and Family support may come in the form of companionship, comforting presence, caregiver relief, light household chores, or vigil volunteering.

Group will provide dinner (Pizza and snacks) and play games with children.

Opportunities available for groups and individuals.

Volunteer and Intern Coordinator will follow up for dates and times after sign-up.

Minors must be accompanied by adult and waiver signed

Cleaning or organizing the shelter is a great way for a group and/or family to volunteer and help HAVEN!

Most of the cleaning/organizing would occur within the shelter, and this includes but is not limited to cleaning fridges, ovens, the pet center and more!

Volunteer must be 13 or older, and all minors must be supervised by an adult 21+.

No training required, projects are typically scheduled about one month in advance.

Contact us today to get started!

Age Group: Ages 8-11 (3rd-5th Grade)

Description: We Care is a Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Program that’s goal is to prevent elementary students from becoming a victim or perpetrator of abuse by building upon social-emotional learning skills through mutli-model and experiential lessons. 

Topics covered: 

What volunteering will look like: 

Skills needed:

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

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

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

Our website (www.arcservices.org) was recently re-done. Some support is needed to fix webhooks, ensure integration with plugins and other external apps are functioning properly, Anti-spam is set, and general clean up. The website was created by someone with minimal experience in website creation, but website is fully functioning and creator would love to work alongside volunteer.

WTPOF is looking for an individual who has experience and managing social media accounts and can implement our social media content strategy with minimal supervision in a remote capacity. Ideally, this same individual also has experience in updating and maintaining a WordPress website and can provide intermittent support integrating/maintaining plug-ins and overall design.

WTPOF is a dynamic grassroots organization and these skills are a vital to our growth and continued success! 

Do you like to plan parties or have great ideas to make money.  The Ypsilanti Senior Center is looking for some energetic people that like fundraising.  We would like to develop teams that can help create, plan and execute several fundraisers per year.  Times and days are negotiable.  

We can't keep up with our membership, donor and mailing lists.  We could use someone to come in and update our files each week.  3-4 hours/ per week.  Times and days are negotiable.  

Our House is building a unique, integrated model to support youth typically lacking the experience of growing up with significant adults in their lives. Through individual and group mentoring, life skills training, camp retreats, employment training, and supportive housing options, Our House builds upon each component to help assure successful outcomes as youth transition to adulthood.

Our Mentors are instrumental in fulfilling Our House’s goal of propelling youth to reach their full potential and equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to function independently and contribute to society. They must possess a sincere desire to be personally involved with another person to help him or her achieve personal and career goals. Mentors will develop supportive relationships with foster care youth participating in the Our House programs and aid them through emotional support and social and recreational development. The Mentor provides caring companionship to supplement the work of parents, teachers, counselors, social workers and other social services and education professionals. 

Each Mentor will be provided with initial training before working with youth and ongoing support throughout the program. The average Mentor will put in approximately 6 to 12 hours each month in services to our youth. This commitment may come in larger or smaller doses, but the Mentor must be consistent. While Mentors may serve longer than one year, the minimum expectation of any Mentor will be one year.

The Washtenaw County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is not currently looking for new volunteers (medical and non-medical) to be trained to help the Washtenaw County Health Department. If you want to be notified when our MRC unit is accepting new members please complete the Volunteer Interest Survey available at https://www.washtenaw.org/1823/Volunteer-in-an-Emergency. Volunteers are required to complete additional membership requirements and participate in ongoing activities. More information about the Washtenaw County MRC is also available at https://www.washtenaw.org/1823/Volunteer-in-an-Emergency.

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

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

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

There are so many ways to get involved at HouseN2Home:

Organize donations at House N2 Home storage facility

Refurbish (sand, paint, fix) furniture donations

Pull items from storage for client move-in

Direct client interaction - interview client regarding needs

Design planning for client home 

Cook meal for client freezer (no nuts please)

Bake cookies for client move-in (no nuts please)

Thrift for items (nextdoor, craigslist, garage sales, etc)

Recruit volunteers/groups for move-in days

Assist move-in day (lifting required)

Assist move-in day (no lifting required)

Pick up donations (lifting required & truck/van is useful!)

We are always in need of furniture and household items. We only accept items in good, usable condition, because our clients deserve it.  

We appreciate your donations to House N2 Home and kindly ask that you sort through your donations before delivering them. This saves us time sorting through unwanted goods and having to re-donate them. Thank you for reviewing our donation criteria listed below. When contacting us regarding donations, PLEASE INCLUDE A PHOTO of your items, if possible. Please contact us with any questions.

ONLY CLEAN, GENTLY USED, QUALITY ITEMS

Please do NOT donate anything broken or in need or repair.

No excessively heavy or large items (some desks, dressers are just too big).

We do accept mattresses and boxsprings, however we cannot accept any with stains or tears.

Any bedding or fabric item should be freshly washed before donating.

No items with missing parts.

No religious or holiday themed items.

No alcohol related products (no wine glasses, wine racks, or alcohol related art)

Full list of items we accept.

Visit the bottom of our donations page for a list of items we do NOT accept.

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

We are looking for caring female to join our all volunteer caregiving team looking after the needs of three elderly ladies.  In exchange for this service, the right candidate will live in the house free of charge.  Includes private bedroom, shared bath and living space. 

Live in caregivers are available to help the residents overnight, and provide back up on weekends.  If all is well, you can sleep when the residents sleep.  Most caregivers make it home, taking classes or working.

For more information call 734-277-3733

The Family Learning Institute (FLI) is seeking adult volunteer tutors  to work with students in grades 2 - 5.

FLI tutoring happens both in-person and virtual, with on-line Zoom meetings and Google classroom curriculum.

Tutoring happens for at least one hour, each week, after school. The commitment begins in October and ends in May.

- It is nearly a full school year.

Every year, FLI helps elementary school students improve their reading comprehension and critical thinking.

Students are from economically disadvantaged households in Washtenaw County.

The key is individualized tutoring.   Volunteer tutors provide the students with individual attention and a mentor type relationship.

FLI tutoring focuses on building academic skills.  FLI programs meet weekly during the school year.

Students are enrolled by referral from educators and parents. FLI also provides academic tutoring for local summer programs. 

Holidays and days off follow the Ann Arbor Public School calendar.

Can't make a weekly commitment? No worries! We always need substitutes!

 If you are interested in volunteering, please don't hesitate to email or call.

E-mail: info@familylearninginstitute.org or call 734-995-6816

Website: www.familylearninginstitute.org. 

Please join us! 

FLI Tutoring programs improve literacy for economically challenged, academically-struggling, Washtenaw County,

students in 2nd-5th grades.

FLI believes students can develop the skills that they need to build the lives they dream. 

Have a spare bedroom and looking to make a positive impact on your community? YOU can address youth homelessness in Washtenaw County by opening your heart and home to a young person experiencing housing instability!

Host Homes is a short-term housing support program that matches volunteer hosts in the community with a young adult (18-25 years old) who has experienced foster care. Our House participants will reside with their host family for up to six months rent free while they work on their self-identified goals, saving money, and learning independent living skills.

Host families will receive trauma-informed care training and on-going support from Our House staff. Hosts will provide basic household necessities (i.e. toilet paper, soap) and have the option of receiving a monthly stipend. The young person you are hosting will continue to work with their mentor and Our House staff to develop a case plan so they can successfully transition from your home into independent living.

Host Homes at their core are about connecting people with people and facilitating a neighbor-to-neighbor interim solution to youth homelessness. Host Homes put the "village" in "it takes a village". This community-driven, youth-centered program will play a critical role in addressing the youth homelessness for Our House participants by mobilizing community resources and caring adults to demonstrate to our youth that their community cares about them!

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

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

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

Help the International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit continue to offer important services to our community!

The person(s) filling this role will be supporting the Executive Director of the International Institute in performing data entry, data processing, and report generation to support our community services, social services and immigration legal departments.

Knowledge in Excel, Powerpoint, Google Drive, Google Forms, and Google Sheets strongly desired.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Washtenaw Area Council for Children (WACC). We have a specific focus on preventing child abuse and neglect through our educational services and programs which target everyone in our community: children, teens, parents, and community members. We partner with youth-serving professionals throughout Washtenaw County to build a safer tomorrow. With your help as a volunteer, we can continue providing our services to the area.

We are seeking a detail-oriented volunteer who can manage our organization’s website through Squarespace. Tasks include, but are not limited to, checking that our events and homepage are up to date, ensuring that the website’s mobile option is functioning, our donation links work, and updating gallery images, statistics, programs, and photos. This position is ongoing and would require a commitment of 10-15 hours per month. Prior knowledge and experience managing websites through Squarespace is helpful.

If child abuse and neglect prevention work speaks to you and you would like to get involved as a volunteer at WACC, please apply here: https://www.washtenawchildren.org/volunteer-contact

Make a difference while taking a mini excursion -

Take an educational tour of Rescue MI Nature NOW's different sites while learning just what it takes to maintain the biodiversity present. This great for children and adults as it is a hands on experience ranging from planting in the dirt, making compost, sorting seeds, pruning and cleaning the site. Get a snapshot of what is means to be S.A.F.E. here at RMNN as we will give you some basic skills in Sustainability, Agriculture, Finance, and Entrepreneurship.

Youth volunteers under 18 years of age must have an adult supervisor with them.

Hello, we are looking to get some volunteers to help us with our Pride Decides work. We have recently been given a grant that allows us to make 40,000 calls in the next two weeks! The granter has provided us with a simple and easy to use web app that allows anyone to participate from their computer.

The web app auto dials the numbers and the script is easy to view and perform. It is a simple way to get any volunteer hours that you need.

About: Pride Decides!

Since 1994, LGBT Detroit has a significant history in voter engagement. Candidate forums (Mayoral, Gubernatorial and State Congressional), voter registration drives and voter education events have largely occurred during LGBT Detroit’s annual 25 year old flagship gay, pride project Hotter Than July. As Detroit looks towards the upcoming local election cycle in the fall, LGBT Detroit continues the non-partisan comprehensive voter engagement and legislative program, Pride Decides. Piloted during the previous national election cycle, LGBT Detroit partnered with and was supported by Michigan Voices, ACLU of Michigan, Planned Parenthood of Michigan, and Black Voters Matter. In zip codes 48221 and 48235, the program made over 60,000 voter contacts in the summer and fall of 2020 to ensure voters were educated on how they could participate in the general election. The program was so successful that a note of thanks was sent to the agency from President Joe Biden for the work completed during the election cycle. In 2021 Pride Decides aims to re-engage voters in the upcoming City of Detroit local elections. Within the COVID-19 pandemic, activities for the program will be a hybrid of virtual and in person activities. Core activities include voter education, voter registration, phone banking, and the practice of ensuring voter participation in any election.

18+ / 5 days a week

Our Virtual Impact Program connects volunteers from across the globe with students throughout Latin America, who attend our after-school Virtual English Academy on a full scholarship. Together, volunteers and students bridge cultures digitally and inspire and empower each other to reach their potential.

in Spanish while making a lifetime impact on young students throughout Latin America. You'll provide students with the opportunity to expand their horizons, develop critical thinking skills, learn about the world, and have fun doing it!

Our Virtual Impact Program connects volunteers from across the globe with students throughout Latin America, who attend our after-school Virtual English Academy on a full scholarship. Together, volunteers and students bridge cultures digitally and inspire and empower each other to reach their potential.

while making a lifetime impact on young students throughout Latin America. You’ll provide students with quality English instruction and inspire them to create opportunities for their futures. Join us and make learning fun!

9,865 hours of giving. That’s how much time our volunteers donated to The Children’s Center in the last year alone. When we think about the lives touched by even just an hour of your time, we couldn’t be more grateful. Our families are stronger because of volunteers' help at fundraising events. Our children are happier because of the fun activities they help us organize. Our center glows warmer because of their energy and service. 

Volunteer opportunities range from sorting through donations for our Boutique, to outdoor gardening and campus beautification projects, to working directly with children providing Homework Help! See a full range of opportunities on our website: https://www.thechildrenscenter.com/take-action/volunteering-opportunities/

We are currently recruiting volunteers to help with our many volunteer opportunities.  Volunteer onboarding includes an hour-long orientation session, a short interview with volunteer services staff, and volunteer background checks.  Additional trainings may be required, depending on the volunteer role selected. To begin the onboarding process, please complete an application here: http://thechildrenscenter.volunteerhub.com/  You'll be contacted by our Manager of Volunteer Engagement with further details.  

Thanks for your interest in volunteering at The Children's Center!

Join NECHAMA as we help the Detroit recover from the devastating flooding which begin in June 2021. 

NECHAMA recovery teams help impacted families salvage personal belongings, remove damaged materials of homes, and begin the process of rebuilding. In the first two weeks of disaster response, NECHAMA donated nearly 800 hours of labor and helped families in 20 homes.

Once you complete the form at the link above, NECHAMA will  connect with you to provide the necessary paperwork to complete ahead of your volunteer service, as well as provide details about current Covid protocols and other information.

NECHAMA volunteers work Mondays through Saturdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Once you sign up, NECHAMA will work with volunteers to identify a good schedule. Volunteers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. NECHAMA will provide gloves, masks, and eye protection.

Contact Dorothy Maples at dorothy@nechama.org with any questions.

Use your knowledge to help small business owners learn critical skills

Location: Varies throughout Southeastern Michigan

Opportunity Description: SCORE workshop presenters share their business acumen with their local community by leading educational workshops and seminars.

As a workshop presenter, you’ll:

If you have a few hours to give per month, our SCORE clients will benefit from your expertise.

Learn more at www.score.org/volunteer.

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

Skills: Teaching/Instruction, Professional Development, Adult Education, Networking, Public Speaking, Verbal/Written Communication, Orientation/Training

What are the requirements for the opportunity 18 minimum age

Time Commitment: A few hours per month.

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

Causes: Community, Employment, Education & Literacy

Keywords: mentor, teacher, presenter, professional, public speaking, business, speaker, community, skills, entrepreneur, teach

Share your knowledge with a small business owner!

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

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

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

Learn more at www.score.org/volunteer.

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

What are the requirements for the opportunity: Orientation/Training

Minimum age: 18

Time Commitment: 15-20 hours per month.

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

Join SCORE to Help Small Businesses!

Causes: Community, Employment, Education & Literacy

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

Join Jewish Senior Life as a volunteer in the residents store at the Teital or Prentis Apartments in Oak Park. In this social role, volunteers will need to tender cash, handle merchandise, inventory and assist shoppers. Volunteer shifts are from 10:00am to 1:00pm, Monday through Friday. JSL staff will work with your schedule to volunteer!

All volunteers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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

The committee member is a volunteer role that supports Michigan Ability Partners marketing and fundraising efforts. Participates in monthly meetings and supports fundraising drives and events. 

A few hours of your time can make a difference to a lonely patient!

Compassus Hospice is looking for volunteers to provide in-home visits to hospice patients. Your caring presence allows family members the chance to run errands or keep appointments, or lonely patients to have visits from a new friend. Our program provides training (currently virtual) to volunteers and offers ongoing education, recognition and support. Hours are flexible.

If you are interested, please call our Volunteer Coordinator, Sarah Hemenway, at 586-464-4865, or email her at Sarah.Hemenway@compassus.com.

We look forward to you hearing from you!

A few hours of your time will make a difference to Hospice patients!

We are looking for caring, competent volunteers to assist with a wide variety of clerical responsibilities in our Warren office. Clerical duties may include filing, typing, copying, data entry, assisting with mailings, and making start of care packets. Gain valuable office experiences to add to your resume, or share your skills to keep busy in retirement, or while looking for employment.

Opportunities available for weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Volunteer schedule tailored to fit your availability. If you are interested, please call our Volunteer Coordinator, Sarah Hemenway, at 586-464-4865, or email her at Sarah.Hemenway@compassus.com.

Although most local restaurants are open, many of our independent JSL residents enjoy take-out meals. To support small businesses and local restaurants as well as our community’s vulnerable older adults, FRIENDS of Jewish Senior Life proposes Project TAKE-OUT. Community members are encouraged to purchase gift cards at local restaurants, both Kosher and non, to donate to JSL residents. FRIENDS of Jewish Senior Life extends love, provides support and appreciates the community backing this new Project TAKE-OUT.

We are looking for people with experience or drive to do direct solicitations, managing fundraising campaigns, grant writing, and planning fundraising events. 

Fundraising is a critical need for A Brighter Way.

We have a great team and would appreciate your consultation and/or time that you can share with us.

We look forward to meeting you!

Grace

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

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

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

A Brighter Way is a new organization looking to expand our mentorship programs. We are in need of volunteers to research and write grants on behalf of A Brighter Way. 

We have access to a few grant databases but need help narrowing down which grants to write and writing them. 

Your help would allow us to grow as an organization and be able to serve more people who are formally incarcerated in Washtenaw county. 

look forward to meeting you 

Grace

Volunteers are vital to the YMCA. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to meet the needs of the kids, families, and adults who live in our community. A variety of volunteer opportunities are available. Complete this registration to start your journey, thank you for considering the YMCA as a place to donate your time and talents. You are voluntarily awesome!

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

Duties and Responsibilities

Qualifications

Job Summary: Represent Turner Senior Resource Center by being a friendly and helpful guide to information about classes, programs, and resources available to participants. Greeters are responsible for general tasks such as handling all phone calls, making coffee, handling money, registering members for classes, and assisting other programs in the building.

Job Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Personable and friendly

Training:

New volunteers meet one-on-one with the Assistant Director or Director who will explain the position, assess the appropriateness of the volunteer match, and provide training in the position.

The volunteer then spends a half -day shadowing a current greeter to get "on-the-job" experience.

Finally, the new volunteer takes a regular shift with supervision by the volunteer coordinator.

Two meetings are held annually to update all the volunteers on new programs and procedures, to get their suggestions, and to give additional information on issues like safety and community resources.

Survivors Speak is on a mission to bring a voice to taboo topics and social injustices, through the arts, community conversations, mobilizing communities, and/or any creative platform that we discover. 

Volunteers are needed for a variety of different opportunities and programs:

Help a small nonprofit grow and serve more children and youth in Detroit. We need Ambassadors to advocate for us, connect us to potential donors and opportunities - and support our creative youth. You could:
-Introduce us to businesses that will commission art from our summer workers.

-Support our fundraisers by inviting new people to donate.

-Share our posts.

-Share your network. Introduce us to decision makers or funders or donors.
-Advocate for Mint and youth jobs.

-Show up at some of our events.
-Buy youth art.
-Level the playing field and open doors.

You also will be among the first to hear our big news and new initiatives and will help us continue our momentum through 2022.

Our Front Desk volunteers greet families when they arrive, answer and transfer phone calls, help with light clerical duties and other needs of the organization as needed. This position offers a flexible schedule during office hours, usually 4-5 hours weekly.

This is an unpaid volunteer tutoring role. 

Volunteer Tutor must:

Qualifications

Scope of Services

Sign Up starts here:

https://studentadvocacycenter.org/volunteer-tutor-training/

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

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

Please no afghans, throws, or crochet blankets.

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

We are currently building Inkster's newest community education center and we need your help to staff it! The STEAM cafe will be a space to access technology, job training, and educational resources. Please help us make this space as open and accessible to everyone as possible.

NPower creates pathways to economic prosperity by launching digital careers for military veterans and young adults from underserved communities.

NPower's programming is completely free to trainees and consists of 16 weeks of in-classroom sessions (currently virtual), followed by a 7-week paid internship in a relevant field. Trainees leave the program with CompTIA certification, ready for free entry-level positions in IT across Southeastern Michigan.

NPower offers a wide range of opportunities for volunteers to engage in high impact, meaningful experiences
with the veterans, military spouses and young adults from underserved communities enrolled in our free tech training program here in Michigan.

Volunteer opportunities include:

NPower staff will work with volunteers to schedule volunteers sessions, however most professional development lectures and workshops take place on Thursdays. NPower staff will also share curriculum, guidelines, and other information with volunteers.

Sign up today to help NPower students develop into successful IT professionals!

NPower is also seeking companies and organizations for paid internship placements.

BACK 2 SCHOOL PULL-UP Tour - We here at the Detroit Housing Commission know in these uncertain circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic we are all unsure about what reopening schools may look like. Whether its virtual, or in –person learning, D.H.C. Resident Services Department wants to assist and relieve some of the burdens of having to purchase school supplies and PPE items this year. Unfortunately, there are no dedicated funds to support many of the fantastic programs and services offered by DHC. However, each year, Detroit Housing Commission continues to provide successful events with the wonderful support of numerous service providers and organizations such as yourself, that have contributed by volunteering and/or sponsorship. To continue our mission and have another successful event, we need your help! We are requesting the following contributions: 

• School Supplies: Backpacks, Notebooks, folders, pencils, pens, crayons, markers, rulers, etc.

• PPE- Children & Adult Facemasks, Children & Adult face shields, Hand Sanitizers, Kleenex

• Devices- Tablets/ Computers

• Household Cleaning Supplies- Bleach, Disinfectant wipes sprays, toilet paper, paper towel, etc.

If you would like to help with a financial donation, or a donation of school supplies please contact; Rob Haynes at (313) 220 - 6361, or Julia Fearing at (313) 671-2510. Thank You.

Life Remodeled is proud to lock-arms with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit, who is partnering with Durfee Elementary-Middle School to launch a mentoring program with Durfee students this fall, and we want you to become a mentor.

Each adult mentor will be matched with one student for 12 months. “Matches” will meet weekly at a time that works with your schedule. At first, volunteering will be done entirely virtual, but then transition to face-to-face when appropriate.

During meetings, matches will engage in conversation and activities that will encourage strong relationships, positive youth development and help students build 21st Century Skills.

Expectations: 

Want to learn more? Join us on Zoom, Friday, August 7 from 12pm - 12:45 pm.

 Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3139493261

 Please RSVP to Sharnese@LifeRemodeled.com if you plan to attend.

Help Jewish Senior Life's Memory Care residents experience the arts by donating the following NEW items:

-Art supplies: brushes, watercolors, markers, watercolor inks
-Sketchbooks, watercolor paper
-Bean Bags
-Swim Noodles

After you have shopped, please deliver to Fleischman Residence at 6710 W. Maple Rd., West Bloomfield, MI 48322. Contact Leslie Katz at lkatz@jslmi.org or 248-321-1437 to coordinate delivery.

The American Red Cross now faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Healthy individuals are needed now to donate to help patients counting on lifesaving blood.

Individuals can schedule an appointment to give blood with the Red Cross by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

As the coronavirus pandemic has grown here in the U.S., blood drive cancellations have grown at an alarming rate. To date, nearly 2,700 Red Cross blood drives have been canceled across the country due to concerns about congregating at workplaces, college campuses and schools amidst the coronavirus outbreak. These cancellations have resulted in some 86,000 fewer blood donations. More than 80% of the blood the Red Cross collects comes from drives held at locations of this type.

Here in the Michigan Region, approximately 160 blood drives have been canceled, resulting in about 5,100 fewer blood donations. The Red Cross is adding appointment slots at donation centers and expanding capacity at many community blood drives across the country over the next few weeks to ensure ample opportunities for donors to give.

Volunteer donors are the only source of blood for those in need

The Red Cross expects the number of cancellations to continue to increase, which is causing heightened concern for blood collection organizations and hospitals across the country. This blood shortage could impact patients who need surgery, victims of car accidents and other emergencies, or patients suffering from cancer.

Again, sign-up by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Detroit Pink Ambassador Description

Location: Virtual and remote within your community

Time Commitment: Year-round with an emphasis in August through October

To inquire about this volunteer opportunity please contact DetroitMIStrides@cancer.org

Role Description: As a Pink Ambassador for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Detroit you will play an active role in recruiting participants for the event, spreading awareness throughout your community, and helping to drive revenue for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Detroit event.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Skills Required:

Time commitment:

Onboarding:

Benefits:

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

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

Calling all aspiring health professional students, graduate, and undergraduate students to do #MIpart:

The COVID-19 pandemic directly affects our Michigan community. Those on the frontlines in healthcare
and public health need YOUR HELP with childcare, elderly care, pet sitting and running errands so they
can continue to serve those affected by the virus. As schools have transitioned to online learning, we are
in a unique position to step into these roles and support our community during this unprecedented time.

Our mission is to help healthcare providers in Michigan who need assistance managing their household
while serving on the frontlines during the coronavirus outbreak. It takes a village!

We provide assistance to ALL essential workers including, but not limited to: doctors, residents, nurses,
hospital employees, RT, phlebotomists, CNAs, MAs, PT, hospital custodians, patient transport, EMTs,
firefighters, police officers, pharmacists, grocery store employees and restaurant employees.
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Our services include:

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To sign-up to help in Metro Detroit, please fill out this form: Metro Detroit Volunteer Interest Form

We also have extensions of our branch in:

Grand Rapids

Midland 

Upper Peninsula

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Inclusion Criteria:

We’re recruiting volunteers from all universities in Michigan that meet the minimum requirements for
childcare services:
1. Any university/college-affiliated graduate or undergraduate student (must show valid student ID)
2. Passed background check done by school/employer (preferred, but not required for all positions)
3. Up-to-date on vaccinations (including most recent flu)
4. CPR/BLS certification is a plus, but not necessary!
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Volunteers are placed into pods of 3-5 per family. Volunteers and their matched family are responsible
for coordinating tasks and shifts. The time commitment is dependent upon both the volunteers’
availability and the families’ needs. However, our team is always there to help facilitate communication
between both parties!

Contact micsvolunteercoordinator@gmail.com with questions.

MADD Michigan is looking to build our Peer Support Program. A program dedicated to serving Victims and Survivors by Victims and Survivors. Life is forever changed after an impaired driving crash. Victims/survivors are often left bereaved, injured and financially devastated. With the emotional, financial and legal issues they face on a daily basis, victims/survivors need support to confront the challenges that lie ahead. Volunteer peer supporters are responsible for providing direct victim services to victims/survivors of impaired driving by way of one-on-one interaction. Volunteer peer supporters do not conduct therapy or counseling. Rather, they provide a unique partnership to effectively cope with the stressors associated with bereavement issues and/or injury trauma. 

Benefits:

Tasks/Responsibilities:

Time Commitment Required:

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Want more information? Contact Allison LaPlatt at allison.laplatt@madd.org and or 248-528-1745 ext. 2653 

We are always in need of new volunteers who are dedicated to assisting Victim Services staff as well as Victims and Survivors. There are victim services volunteer opportunities for all skill levels, from a few hours a month to 10 hours a week. There are activities that can be done at home, and out and about in your community. All of the activities that are listed below are dedicated to assisting those who have lost or have had loved ones harmed due to drunk and or drugged driving. 

Community Awareness and Outreach: Contact or help staff connect with Police Stations, Hospitals, Courts, Counseling Centers, Schools, etc. to share information, do presentations, or have meetings about MADD’s Victim Services in hopes to gain support and referrals. Attend community fairs and/or events to spread awareness of MADD’s Victim Services.

Hotline: Provide effective and timely telephone and/or e-mail assistance to victims/survivors of impaired driving who contact MADD for services. Assess victims/survivors’ needs for emotional support, information, and referrals, implementing beneficial interventions based upon the assessment of needs. Provide connection between victims/survivors and MADD, ensuring continuum of service.

Peer Support: Assist other victims and survivors by building and nurturing relationships between or among peers that assist individuals along their journeys of grief, injury recovery and personal emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness. Be connected to victims and survivors with similar crashes to yours to assist and bring them comfort.

Staff Assistance: Help research drunk and drugged driving crashes and send search results to staff. Keep community resources up to date for victims and survivors. Help with research on ways to help spread awareness of MADD’s Victim Services.

Victim Advocate: Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, practical guidance, community resources. Provide advocacy to victims/survivors by assisting in the protection of victims/survivors’ rights, facilitating in the exercising of rights and providing education about the criminal and civil justice processes.

Want more information? Please contact Allison LaPlatt, allison.laplatt@madd.org or 248-528-1745 ext. 2653

This is the general information opportunity for our Victim Services Program. For more specifics, please see each Volunteer Need. Note: You cannot have ever received a DUI/OWI.

Provide effective and timely telephone and/or e-mail assistance to victims/survivors of impaired driving who contact MADD for services. Assess victims/survivors’ needs for emotional support, information, and referrals, implementing beneficial interventions based upon the assessment of needs. Provide connection between victims/survivors and MADD, ensuring a continuum of service.

Details:

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Time Commitment:

Volunteers are the lifeblood of MADD—full of passion and compassion for our mission. Join our army of ordinary citizens who’ve become extraordinary activists in saving lives and preventing injuries.

Whether you’re interested in volunteering a couple of times a year or a couple of times a week, there’s a place for you at MADD. And we have a wide variety of opportunities to match your interests and expertise. Some options include:

Volunteer Opportunities are throughout Michigan and can be done Virtually 

For more information contact Allison LaPlatt, allison.laplatt@madd.org or at 248-528-1745 ext. 2653

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

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

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

Advocate for Change Volunteers will:

Skills/Training Requirements:

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

Dearborn Pastoral Counseling Center is a non-profit, faith-based, mental health counseling agency founded in 1984.  We are seeking someone with knowledge in marketing and the use of social media to help the agency become better known in the community.  Knowledge of Facebook would be particularly helpful.  Our website is www.dpcc.us.  Our current use of Facebook is very limited.  This position could be worked into a possible intern position for the right person.  To Find out more about this position please contact Jan Kornacki, Executive Director at 313-274-4570.

A Foster Puppy Raiser helps a person living with a disability by raising a dog that will enhance their independence and quality of life. Foster Puppy Raisers volunteer to raise a PAWS Puppy for 14-18 months, until it’s old enough to begin formal Assistance Dog training. During that time, the puppy lives in a Raiser’s home while they teach basic obedience and expose the dog to public environments it may experience with a client. Here’s a few things a prospective Raiser should know:


We do not require dog training experience, just a willingness to learn


You must be committed to teaching basic obedience and attending obedience classes 


You’ll need to expose your Foster Puppy to public environments at least twice a week 


We’ll provide you with a team of support to raise the best dog possible for a client

Must live in the areas of: Grand Rapids, Lansing, Saginaw, Southwest or Southeast Michigan; Chicago, Illinois; Columbus, Ohio; or Tallahassee, FL.

Please click respond on this posting and then refer to PAWS website to complete an application and RSVP for the next Puppy Raiser Orientation Meeting.  https://www.pawswithacause.org/i-can-help/paws-dog-volunteer

Volunteers are needed to talk to shoppers about how Double Up works in the produce section of participating grocery stores. Volunteers are needed year round. Please contact ahojnacki@fairfoodnetwork.org to schedule a volunteer orientation and get started at a participating grocery store near you. Click here to view Wayne County locations. 

The Detroit Zoo is recruiting adult volunteers ages 18 and older to help with a variety of assignments. Volunteers must complete an application with background check, attend orientation and then complete the appropriate training for their chosen assignment. We are looking for enthusiastic, customer-focused individuals with a love of animals, nature and people. Some assignments require a commitment of as little as 20 hours per year while others require 50 hours. Scheduling is flexible. Weekday, weekend and some limited evening hours are available.

Volunteers do not handle or feed animals.

Our next orientation takes place in March 2020.

Visit www.detroitzoo.org/support/volunteer for more information or contact the Volunteer Services office at 248-541-5717 ext. 3802.

Join our Volunteer Family at the Center!

All you need to do is visit GoAffirmations.org/Get-Involved/Volunteer and fill out an application with a background check.

When you finish your application and we run your check, you'll hear back from us shortly with an acceptance email! Once accepted, we will contact you with information on volunteer training sessions.

Since 1989 we have remained committed to fostering community involvement through an active volunteer program. Volunteer opportunities span a variety of programs and roles like Front Desk Volunteers, Group Facilitators, and Youth Advocates.

Support the Red Cross Development Team by serving as a Gift Processing lead.

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications

Training

As 2019 marks the 52nd year anniversary of the 1967 Detroit uprising, Life Remodeled and our partners continue to invest in the neighborhood surrounding Central High School and the Durfee Innovation Society, in the community where Detroit’s civil unrest began. Our collective impact serves not only as a powerful commemoration of the progress that has been made, but also the progress we continue to strive toward.

In the past, Life Remodeled made only one year investments into neighborhoods, however in 2017 we decided to commit a minimum of four years per community. Therefore, we will remain focused on the Durfee/Central community until at least the year 2020.

Volunteers are needed to mow, cut, and rake the Life Remodeled Durfee Innovation Society property. Interested volunteers must be able to operate a zero-turn mower, lawnmower and weed whip.

We have just had our food pantry renovated and we need help organizing and restocking the shelves. We are looking for a team of 15-20 people to help with sorting and organizing food and clothing donations.

MADD Victim Services offers many ways for victims/survivors to remember and honor those killed or injured in impaired driving crashes. Special events volunteers assist in planning, organizing, and implementing of special events for victims/survivors.

Skills/Training Requirements: 

Time Commitment: 2- 4 hours per week; 6 month commitment.

Have questions? Contact Allison LaPlatt, the Coordinator of Volunteer Resources at allison.laplatt@madd.org or 248-528-1745 Ext. 2653.

A Breeding Host helps PAWS breed puppies that will become future Assistance Dogs. A Breeding Host volunteers to house, train and care for a PAWS Mama or Papa Dog and makes it available to PAWS during breeding times. A Breeding Host also assists with whelping and raising litters until they are about 8 weeks old. PAWS is available to help every step of the way.
 Here’s a few things a prospective Breeding Host should know:


We do not require dog training experience, just a willingness to learn


You need to live in Michigan, within two hours of PAWS National Headquarters
 in Wayland, MI

You’ll have to attend monthly obedience classes at PAWS National Headquarters
 


You must follow veterinary guidelines
 set by PAWS

We’ll provide you with a team of support for hosting a Mama or Papa Dog

To complete an online application or find out when our next Breeding Host Home orientation is please click respond on this posting and then refer to our website at https://www.pawswithacause.org/i-can-help/paws-dog-volunteer

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

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

The Community Connect program is designed to provide people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia and their care partners with a broad range of socialization and culturally significant events and outings.

Volunteer will assist staff with community outings providing individuals with dementia and their care partners with ongoing access to arts, cultural and social experiences.

Michigan Humane Society has many special events throughout the year and we could really use your assistance to make these events the best they can be! From large adoption events like Meet Your Best Friend at the Detroit Zoo to fundraisers like our Mutt March or Telethon with WXYZ, there is surely a volunteer opportunity that fits your interests and special skills.

As a special events volunteer, you have the opportunity to get more involved with your community while helping to support MHS' shelter animals. Volunteering in a special events role is low-commitment - we just ask that you volunteer at a minimum of one event per six months!

Let us know if this opportunity is right for you!

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

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

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

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

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

Are you a retired teacher? A college student studying to become a teacher? Just love public speaking and hanging out with kids and animals? Perfect! The Michigan Humane Society offers Humane Education Programs for the community, with an emphasis on presenting youth-friendly programs. These programs teach metro Detroit area youth all about being an animal advocate and also teaches about safe animal handling skills. The presentations are then followed by a game or craft for the children (like making toys for our shelter dogs and cats!)

We are looking for volunteers who love animals, would like to present these programs, are comfortable working with children and don't mind working with a little bit of technology (like a projector and PowerPoint slideshow).

Let us know if this is the right opportunity for you!

Help vulnerable children feel safe and comforted during a very traumatic and uncertain time in their lives.

Our foster care Duffel Bag Program provides backpacks filled with emergency basic need and comfort items to children removed from their homes due to abuse/neglect and entering foster care.

Volunteers working in this position:

2-3 person team of friends or a retired couple would be the ideal candidates for this position.  Volunteers must be willing to commit to working one (1/2) day per week with this important ongoing volunteer program.

IIMD is seeking a volunteer to assist the ESL instructor with the classroom teaching as well as one-on-one tutoring gear towards newly arrived immigrants and refugees. Arabic language speakers strongly preferred

IIMD is seeking a volunteer to assist the ESL instructor with the classroom teaching as well as one-on-one tutoring gear towards newly arrived immigrants and refugees. 

Seeking volunteer callers who can make follow up contact calls to schools to share in school program opportunities and set up speaking engagements.  Callers are provided with a call list and script.  

Volunteer Callers are asked to donate 1 hour per week to make up to 25 calls to increase the awareness and visibility of the growing need for prevention and intervention strategies to redirect students in more positive and leadership roles. 

Our goal is to reach 5,000 schools!

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

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

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

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

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

Mission:

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