Opportunities From: United Way for Southeastern Michigan

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.

The medical supply volunteer helps to sort donated medical supplies into various categories like surgery, basic patient care, urology, etc. No medical background necessary.

Team leaders will show how it is done. There is not a lot of lifting involved but most work is done standing. It is suitable for age 12 and up as long as one is able to read the expiration date.

Those who do have a medical background and the time available may become team leaders. It is an ongoing position and many volunteers are needed.

Help communities locally, nationally and abroad and turn the waste of our society into life-saving goods.

Diapers for the D was started at Development Centers by a group of amazing high-schoolers determined to help babies in Detroit who don't have access to an adequate supply of clean diapers. Join the growing list of participating metro Detroit businesses by signing up for this year's drive. The 2018 collection dates are: 9/24/18 through 11/01/18.

Diapers For the D runs a successful annual city-wide diaper drive that collects diapers with the help of individuals and businesses. Each year they double their goal by adding new partners to help collect diapers. Last year, they had 16 partners across metro Detroit who made it possible to distribute diapers to 1300 families in need of diapers! This year, they plan to collect 200,000 diapers with your help!

Contact us to make a donation or to register your business, place of worship, school or troop!

Quality of care is one of the cornerstones of our mission - a mission that could not be accomplished without the many 'helping hands' of our volunteers. We are seeking volunteers throughout the Downriver area: Taylor, Trenton, Brownstown, Wyandotte, Southgate, etc., to visit hospice patients throughout these communities. Visits take place in patients' own homes, as well as nursing homes, assisted living, memory care, group homes, hospitals. Volunteers are asked to provide companionship to our patients, which can include reading to them, looking through magazines or cookbooks, watching movies or sports, playing music, visiting with a pet, or simply chatting and holding a hand. Our volunteers do not provide any hands-on physical care to our patients. Our hospice volunteers have shared that they find their work to be personally gratifying and meaningful, and we hope that you will share in this experience.

Volunteers with availability during weekday mornings and afternoons are needed most, and we ask that our volunteers make at least a one year commitment to our organization. Volunteers will be provided with ongoing one-on-one staff support throughout their service with us, and will be invited to ongoing education opportunities, and appreciation events. Our volunteers must complete an online application, interview, background checks, an orientation class, fingerprinting, and annual TB testing.

Hospice of Michigan requires that any person who has suffered a personal loss wait a period of 12 months prior to volunteering. Thank you for considering this enriching and unique volunteer opportunity.

Do people love your dog, and does your dog love people? Would you love to have a way to spend more time with your dog, while bringing joy to others? You and your beloved pet may just be perfect candidates to visit seniors, who can no longer care for a pet themselves. Hospice of Michigan is seeking people who are willing to take their own gentle and well-behaved dogs on visits to hospice patients throughout southeast Michigan. Pets must be a minimum of one year old to be considered, current on their veterinary shots, and must be "interviewed" by our staff, and do NOT have to be certified therapy dogs. Quality of care is one of the cornerstones of our mission - a mission that could not be accomplished without the many 'helping hands' AND 'helping paws' of our volunteers.

Visits take place in patients' own homes, as well as nursing homes, assisted living, memory care, group homes, hospitals. Our hospice volunteers have shared that they find their work to be personally gratifying and meaningful, and we hope that you will share in this experience.

Volunteers with availability during weekday mornings and afternoons are needed most, and we ask that our volunteers make at least a one year commitment to our organization. Volunteers will be provided with ongoing one-on-one staff support throughout their service with us, and will be invited to ongoing education opportunities, and appreciation events. Our volunteers must complete an online application, interview, background checks, an orientation class, fingerprinting, and annual TB testing, and provide annual updated veterinary records if volunteering with their own pets. Pets must be a minimum of one year old to be considered, and must also be "interviewed."

Hospice of Michigan requires that any person who has suffered a personal loss wait a period of 12 months prior to volunteering. Thank you for considering this enriching and unique volunteer opportunity.

Quality of care is one of the cornerstones of our mission - a mission that could not be accomplished without the many 'helping hands' of our volunteers. We are seeking volunteers throughout Washtenaw, Livingston, and Western Wayne Counties to visit hospice patients throughout these communities. Visits take place in patients' own homes, as well as nursing homes, assisted living, memory care, group homes, hospitals. Volunteers are asked to provide companionship to our patients, which can include reading to them, looking through magazines or cookbooks, watching movies or sports, playing music, visiting with a pet, or simply chatting and holding a hand. Our volunteers do not provide any hands-on physical care to our patients. Our hospice volunteers have shared that they find their work to be personally gratifying and meaningful, and we hope that you will share in this experience.

Volunteers with availability during weekday mornings and afternoons are needed most, and we ask that our volunteers make at least a one year commitment to our organization. Volunteers will be provided with ongoing one-on-one staff support throughout their service with us, and will be invited to ongoing education opportunities, and appreciation events. Our volunteers must complete an online application, interview, background checks, an orientation class, fingerprinting, and annual TB testing.

Arbor Hospice requires that any person who has suffered a personal loss wait a period of 12 months prior to volunteering. Thank you for considering this enriching and unique volunteer opportunity.

Do people love your dog, and does your dog love people? Would you love to have a way to spend more time with your dog, while bringing joy to others? You and your beloved pet may just be perfect candidates to visit seniors, who can no longer care for a pet themselves. Arbor Hospice is seeking people who are willing to take their own gentle and well-behaved dogs on visits to hospice patients throughout Washtenaw county and surrounding areas. Pets must be a minimum of one year old to be considered, current on their veterinary shots, and must be "interviewed" by our staff, and do NOT have to be certified therapy dogs. Quality of care is one of the cornerstones of our mission - a mission that could not be accomplished without the many 'helping hands' AND 'helping paws' of our volunteers.

Visits take place in patients' own homes, as well as nursing homes, assisted living, memory care, group homes, hospitals. Our hospice volunteers have shared that they find their work to be personally gratifying and meaningful, and we hope that you will share in this experience.

Volunteers with availability during weekday mornings and afternoons are needed most, and we ask that our volunteers make at least a one year commitment to our organization. Volunteers will be provided with ongoing one-on-one staff support throughout their service with us, and will be invited to ongoing education opportunities, and appreciation events. Our volunteers must complete an online application, interview, background checks, an orientation class, fingerprinting, and annual TB testing, and provide annual updated veterinary records if volunteering with their own pets.

Arbor Hospice requires that any person who has suffered a personal loss wait a period of 12 months prior to volunteering. Thank you for considering this enriching and unique volunteer opportunity.

Quality of care is one of the cornerstones of our mission - a mission that could not be accomplished without the many 'helping hands' of our volunteers. We are seeking volunteers throughout Ypsilanti, Belleville, and surrounding areas to visit hospice patients throughout these communities. Visits take place in patients' own homes, as well as nursing homes, assisted living, memory care, group homes, hospitals. Volunteers are asked to provide companionship to our patients, which can include reading to them, looking through magazines or cookbooks, watching movies or sports, playing music, visiting with a pet, or simply chatting and holding a hand. Our volunteers do not provide any hands-on physical care to our patients. Our hospice volunteers have shared that they find their work to be personally gratifying and meaningful, and we hope that you will share in this experience.

Volunteers with availability during weekday mornings and afternoons are needed most, and we ask that our volunteers make at least a one year commitment to our organization. Volunteers will be provided with ongoing one-on-one staff support throughout their service with us, and will be invited to ongoing education opportunities, and appreciation events. Our volunteers must complete an online application, interview, background checks, an orientation class, fingerprinting, and annual TB testing.

Arbor Hospice requires that any person who has suffered a personal loss wait a period of 12 months prior to volunteering. Thank you for considering this enriching and unique volunteer opportunity.

Quality of care is one of the cornerstones of our mission - a mission that could not be accomplished without the many 'helping hands' of our volunteers. We are seeking licensed cosmetologists and barbers who are interested in providing in-home haircuts to our patients. When facing the end of life, maintaining one's dignity and sense of being oneself are imperative. Providing a haircut to a patient who cannot leave his or her home is a treasured gift to both the patient and their family.

Our patients reside in Washtenaw, Livingston, Western Wayne, and surrounding counties. Visits take place in patients' own homes, as well as nursing homes, assisted living, memory care, group homes, and hospitals. Our hospice volunteers have shared that they find their work to be personally gratifying and meaningful, and we hope that you will share in this experience.

Volunteers will be provided with ongoing one-on-one staff support throughout their service with us, and will be invited to ongoing education opportunities, and appreciation events. Our volunteers must complete an online application, interview, background checks, an orientation class, fingerprinting, and annual TB testing, and provide a copy of current license.

Arbor Hospice requires that any person who has suffered a personal loss wait a period of 12 months prior to volunteering. Thank you for considering this enriching and unique volunteer opportunity.

Quality of care is one of the cornerstones of our mission - a mission that could not be accomplished without the many 'helping hands' of our volunteers. We are seeking licensed cosmetologists and barbers who are interested in providing in-home haircuts to our patients. When facing the end of life, maintaining one's dignity and sense of being oneself are imperative. Providing a haircut to a patient who cannot leave his or her home is a treasured gift to both the patient and their family.

Our patients reside in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, St Clair, and surrounding counties. Visits take place in patients' own homes, as well as nursing homes, assisted living, memory care, group homes, and hospitals. Our hospice volunteers have shared that they find their work to be personally gratifying and meaningful, and we hope that you will share in this experience.

Volunteers will be provided with ongoing one-on-one staff support throughout their service with us, and will be invited to ongoing education opportunities, and appreciation events. Our volunteers must complete an online application, interview, background checks, an orientation class, fingerprinting, and annual TB testing, and provide a copy of current license.

Hospice of Michigan requires that any person who has suffered a personal loss wait a period of 12 months prior to volunteering. Thank you for considering this enriching and unique volunteer opportunity.

Crime Stoppers is a 501(c)(3) and looking for someone who has fundraising experience to make calls and solicit donations from former members and new members.  Someone with experience can possibly work from home. 

Quality of care is one of the cornerstones of our mission - a mission that could not be accomplished without the many 'helping hands' of our volunteers. We are seeking volunteers to play music for hospice patients and their families at our Residence inpatient unit, in Saline, MI. We are looking for pianists to play the piano on the unit in the evenings at 6:00PM, while patients and families are eating dinner. We are also seeking other instrumentalists to share their musical talents throughout the day, any day of the week or weekends.

Our hospice volunteers have shared that they find their work to be personally gratifying and meaningful, and we hope that you will share in this experience. Your musical talents will be appreciated by our patients and their families, more than you could ever know. 

Volunteers will be provided with ongoing one-on-one staff support throughout their service with us, and will be invited to ongoing education opportunities, and appreciation events. Our volunteers must complete an online application, interview, background checks, an orientation class, fingerprinting, and annual TB testing.

Arbor Hospice requires that any person who has suffered a personal loss wait a period of 12 months prior to volunteering. Thank you for considering this enriching and unique volunteer opportunity.

Quality of care is one of the cornerstones of our mission - a mission that could not be accomplished without the many 'helping hands' of our volunteers. We are seeking volunteers throughout the Macomb County area: Clinton Township, Shelby Township, Sterling Heights, Romeo, Washington, Fraser, and more, to visit hospice patients throughout these communities. Visits take place in patients' own homes, as well as nursing homes, assisted living, memory care, group homes, hospitals. Volunteers are asked to provide companionship to our patients, which can include reading to them, looking through magazines or cookbooks, watching movies or sports, playing music, visiting with a pet, or simply chatting and holding a hand. Our volunteers do not provide any hands-on physical care to our patients. Our hospice volunteers have shared that they find their work to be personally gratifying and meaningful, and we hope that you will share in this experience.

Volunteers with availability during weekday mornings and afternoons are needed most, and we ask that our volunteers make at least a one year commitment to our organization. Volunteers will be provided with ongoing one-on-one staff support throughout their service with us, and will be invited to ongoing education opportunities, and appreciation events. Our volunteers must complete an online application, interview, background checks, an orientation class, fingerprinting, and annual TB testing.

Hospice of Michigan requires that any person who has suffered a personal loss wait a period of 12 months prior to volunteering. Thank you for considering this enriching and unique volunteer opportunity

IIMD is in need of a front desk receptionist for our immigration law department.  This is an outstanding opportunity for those interested in immigration.  The person in this role will have the opportunity to learn a great deal about immigration and immigrant service provision in the City of Detroit.  Offering general support to immigration attorney's and Department of Justice [DOJ] Accredited Representatives is an important function.  Specific tasks include:  answering phones, taking messages, logging client info in data base, communication with both clients and attorney's and photo copying and filing as needed.  

The ideal volunteer will have a passion for service, outstanding customer service skills, good verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail.  The person in this role will have a great opportunity to give back to the community and work with an outstanding, dedicated, experienced and compassionate team.      

Work with Bishop James to target districts with high crime and set up meetings to discuss what they can do to help the community. We need someone to make phone calls, data entry and mailings to churches in all of the six counties that Crime Stoppers serve.

Become a part of our Volunteer Team!!!! We need direct service volunteers to provide companionship to patients. A presence. We also need direct service volunteers to provide caregiver support. This volunteer will provide caregivers some much needed rest while the volunteer visits with the patient. While you are visiting you can utilize a reflections book and scribe your patient's life. Patient's appreciate knowing someone is writing a book about them! Volunteers can also utilize games, puzzles, books, crafts as ways to engage with patients who are terminally ill. Mostly volunteers will hone their skill of listening and creating a calm atmosphere for their patient.

We need Administrative Volunteers/Teens (18year olds ) and Retirees for several different tasks. Administrative Volunteers help our clinical director, office supervisor and office staff by making copies, packets, filing and faxing documents. Administrative Volunteers have helped our bereavement coordinator assemble mail outs. Volunteers help with the organization and assembling of volunteer orientation packets. Volunteers help file volunteer requests and other documents. Please reach out to Bill White II at 248-355-9900 or text at 248-798-9882.

This Experience will your Best Volunteer Experience!

Choosing to be a hospice volunteer isn't easy, but it comes with lifelong rewards. Your gift of compassion brings solace to patients while cultivating purpose in your own life.
How you can help

Hospice volunteer opportunities are endless, ranging from visiting with a patient to clerical work to fundraising support. All hospice volunteers receive free training.

After completing training, volunteers choose how much time they can give. Whether volunteering for as little as a few hours a month or six hours a week, all efforts are appreciated and needed.

The Volunteers are an integral part of the hospice Care Team. They enhance the quality of life of the patient in many ways. Volunteering at Compassus offers positive opportunities for both personal and professional growth, in areas such as:

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Bill White II at 248-355-9900 or text at 248-798-9882 or email at William.white@compassus.com

Many students, especially in the healthcare industry, are looking to gain direct patient care volunteer hours for their degree. Hospice is a great fit to make that happen. We provide exactly what a healthcare student needs to fulfill those hours for their degree. We provide students with the opportunity to make a difference in the life of a terminally ill patient. Our patient care volunteers will provide companionship and support to patient and their families with things such as: Friendly visits, Writing letters, Reading to patients, Light housekeeping, and Meal preparation. Every patient has specific needs that we match up volunteers to those specific needs. Not only will you gain hours for a degree, you will have an experience that you can only get in hospice and end of life care.

Any pet owner will agree that the presence of a dog will warm the heart and inspire the spirit which is why Hospice Compassus is seeking friendly canines to join our volunteer team. Volunteer’s along with their furry friends would be fostering meaningful connections with patients in the Metro Detroit area that could benefit from pet therapy. . The ideal volunteer is patient, compassionate, and has a heart for the elderly and dying.

For the protection of our patients all pets MUST be certified through an organization which assesses their temperment as therapy animals.

Therapy animals must be certified through an appropriate organization such as Pet Partners, Therapy Dogs International, AKC Therapy Dog Program and Therapy Dogs Incorporated. All canines must be current with vaccinations and pass an assessment for compatibility with specific hospice patient. Some training is also required for handlers to ensure you feel equipped to help our hospice patients.

Research has shown that music has a profound effect on our well-being. Hospice patients are no exception. At Seasons, we make a difference every day to patients and families coping with terminal illness while creating a center of excellence in hospice care. As a music companion volunteer you will partner with our music therapist or other support care team member to provide music that brings enjoyment, perhaps a positive well-being and much life enrichment. The ideal volunteer should enjoy singing, playing an instrument, or sharing recorded music with others.

Hospice volunteers experience a great deal of satisfaction from their service and with the patients they visit. We do hope that new volunteers will make a commitment and dedicate 4-6 hours per month to volunteering. Direct Care volunteers volunteer in their town or surrounding towns and we always work around personal or professional schedules.

Many patients and families are forever changed by their hospice volunteer. Comprehensive hospice training and orientation is provided, free of charge, as well as ongoing support and hospice education opportunities. Should you have any questions, or need further information, please contact Bill White II, Volunteer / Bereavement Coordinator at 248-355-9900 or text at 248-798-9882. Visit us at www.compassus.com

Do you want to make a greater impact on the world? Do love learning about other cultures and interacting with people? Then you should volunteer with YFU!

Youth for Understanding (YFU) is one of the world's largest and most respected international exchange programs. YFU exchanges American and international students in over 60 countries worldwide!

Volunteers perform a wide range of tasks, including:

To apply online please visit www.yfuusa.org!

We are seeking a responsible individual to assist with agency outreach efforts; 

Your responsibilities will entail:

We are looking for a responsible individual who can assist with answering a multi-line phone system 

You responsibilities will include: 

Seeking a responsible individual who can assist with fundraising efforts.  Your responsibilities would entail: 

Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.

Recruit sponsors, participants, or volunteers for fundraising events.

Direct or supervise fundraising staff, including volunteer staff members.

Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors.

Identify and build relationships with potential donors

Attend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals or solicit donations or sponsorships.

Design or produce materials such as posters, Web sites, or newsletters to promote, market, or advertise fundraising events.

Develop or implement fundraising activities, such as annual giving campaigns or direct mail programs.

Committee Job Duties entail:

Setting up meeting areas 

Signing attendees in using Sign in sheet 

Assist with serving food 

Assisting blind and visually impaired individuals with navigating to their seats, elevators and the restrooms 

Cleaning up after the meeting