Opportunities From: United Way for Southeastern Michigan

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

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

MANDATORY DRESS CODE

Must wear closed toe shoes. Long pants are suggested.

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

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

THIS IS AN OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITY LOCATED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF OUR DISTRIBUTION CENTER 

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

Volunteers are needed to assist with the following:

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

MANDATORY DRESS CODE

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

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

THIS IS AN OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITY LOCATED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF OUR DISTRIBUTION CENTER 

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

Volunteers are needed to assist with the following:

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

MANDATORY DRESS CODE

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

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

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

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

MANDATORY DRESS CODE

Must wear closed toe shoes. Long pants are suggested.

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

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

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

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

MANDATORY DRESS CODE

Must wear closed toe shoes. Long pants are suggested.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Elms Family and Community Services (EFCS) is seeking volunteers to provide general office and programs support. This is a volunteer (unpaid) role. EFCS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, located in Macomb County, Michigan. 

We service youth, families and individuals in the Macomb/Wayne counties and the surrounding community. We aim continuously to provide services, resources and support that will enable under-represented families, individuals and youth to overcome social, economic, educational and other barriers in which they face by gaining and sustaining successful outcomes in life. We do this through our support services, programs and community projects.

Role: Office & Programs Support

This role will support EFCS's general office and programs activities.

Commitment: Successful candidates must be available to volunteer approximately 4-8 hours/month.

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

To help address food insecurities in our community with compassion and dignity, PFC has partnered with Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan to open a Food Pantry onsite at the Bridge Housing Campus. As a Client Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals and families as they access nutritious food through a shopping experience in the Pantry.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Warmly welcome clients to the pantry

Guide clients in selecting pantry items based on the USDA Balanced Plate Model

Help clients schedule future appointments.

Assist with stocking shelves and maintaining a clean and orderly site.

Qualifications:

Helpful and cooperative with a calm demeanor.

Able to walk and stand for up to 3 hours (with breaks and lift approximately 20 pounds at a time.

Must be 18 years or older.

Benefits:

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need.

Gain valuable experience in community service and nonprofit work.

Meet new people.

Receive training and support from experienced staff.

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

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

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

Tasks:

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

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

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

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

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

United Way invites you to join us in a day of service to honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by giving back to the community! 

Join us at Forgotten Harvest on Friday, Jan. 16, from 1 - 4 p.m. to help pack emergency food boxes and/or repack or sort fresh, nutritious food that will be distributed throughout Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb county.

Additional information, like where to park, what to wear, etc., will be emailed to all registered volunteers on Jan. 14.

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

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

MANDATORY DRESS CODE

Must wear closed toe shoes. Long pants are suggested.

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

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

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

As a Brilliant Health Corps Volunteer, you will share your knowledge in Health, Wellness, and/or Nutrition by supporting or leading specialized health programs. Volunteers play an essential role in creating engaging and impactful health, wellness, and nutrition nights for families.

Volunteer Health Corps Roles and Responsibilities: 

Volunteer Facilitators (Skills-based)

Volunteer Facilitators support or lead specialized health programs by sharing their expertise in Health, Wellness, and/or Nutrition.

Volunteer Presenters (Skills-based or experience-based) 

Volunteer Presenters lead or co-lead educational workshops during health nights.

General Support Volunteers (Support roles) 

General Support Volunteers assist with organizing and running health nights as part of a team. 

To learn more and join Brilliant Cities as a Health Corps Volunteer, please complete the interest form through Galaxy. A member of our Volunteer Team will contact you directly.

Orientation for the Court Ordered Community Service Program here at Focus: HOPE is offered every Friday at 10:30am (except November 28, 2025 and December 26, 2025).

Questions regarding eligibility to serve your Community Service hours at Focus: HOPE will be answered at orientation and handled on a case by case basis.

No Appt. Required-- Orientations are Friday at 10:30am at Focus: HOPE's 1400 Oakman Blvd. Detroit, 48238. 

 To participate you must:

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

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

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

Please mention you are present for the Community Service Orientation when you arrive!

Please bring accurate paperwork and a picture ID.

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

Parking is directly across the street within a gated black fence. The lot entrance is on LaSalle, at the intersection of Oakman Boulevard and LaSalle.

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

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

MANDATORY DRESS CODE

Must wear closed toe shoes. Long pants are suggested.

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

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

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

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

Tasks:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Current volunteer opportunities:

Brilliant Grixdale Farms Spring Cleaning

Our Grixdale Farms hub has been closed for the year and is ready for a fresh start this upcoming spring! We’re inviting volunteers to help us prepare the space for reopening as a vibrant center for literacy programming and community events. As a hub organization volunteer, you’ll play a vital role in getting the space ready by decluttering and deep cleaning, organizing supplies and materials, and helping to create an efficient, welcoming environment where our Brilliant participants can gather, connect, and learn. Volunteers groups are especially encouraged to join us! Flexible scheduling available; please inquire.

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Brilliant Dexter-Linwood Basement Organization Project

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

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Brilliant Russell Woods Clothing Closet Organization 

Brilliant Detroit's Russell Woods hub hosts a community clothing closet that provides free clothing to those in need, helping to boost self-esteem by allowing individuals to feel confident and included with appropriate attire. This is especially crucial for families facing clothing insecurity, as it can positively impact academic performance and social interactions. Our Russell Woods location is seeking volunteers to assess the quality, condition and seasonal appropriateness of their clothing donations and help categorize them by type and size. Flexible scheduling available, please inquire.

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Brilliant Cody Rouge Basement and Garage Organization

We're looking for volunteers to assist with organizing the garage and basement rooms, assembling shelving units, and storing totes—some heavy lifting required. Your volunteer efforts will support smoother operations and ensure resources are accessible in a clutter-free environment. Flexible scheduling available (please inquire about an upcoming spring date).

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Brilliant Brightmoor Organization & Redesign 

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

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

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

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

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

Current volunteer opportunities: 

Monthly community dinners:

Next date: Thursday, January 22nd from 3:30-7 p.m.

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

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Clothing closet organization:

Flexible timing; please inquire

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

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

In an ever-changing, increasingly complex world, it’s more important than ever that our nation’s youth are prepared to bring knowledge and skills to solve problems, make sense of information, and know how to gather and evaluate evidence to make informed decisions.

Brilliant Detroit holds 2 STEM courses each quarter that aims to develop and grow their skills in science, technology, engineering, math, and they even get to explore art. 

STEM Facilitator Volunteer Role

(Commitment: quarterly course and 3-5 hours/week training and coaching sessions.)

Stories and STEM - Brilliant children ages 3-5 and their families enjoy stories and fun engaging hands-on projects in a variety of literacy-based science activities together that bring the exciting world of science to life!

Adventures in Science - Brilliant children ages 6-8 participate in step-level learning through inquiry and the exploration of a variety of science topics to develop and process skills for science (observing, hypothesizing, asking questions, problem solving, and drawing conclusions through hands-on experiences with a focus of allowing children's ideas come to life!

Unique Brilliant volunteers are needed to help prepare, facilitate and grow the minds of our Detroit youth. If you have a love of STEM, connect with us today! (Trainings and check-ins with our program creator happen frequently).

Dates: Quarterly

Locations: Various Brilliant locations - Where We Are

How: In-person

Volunteer Roles: 

**Volunteers working directly with Brilliant children, families, and staff are asked to have a background check**

Now more than ever, we’re reminded of the importance of helping others. After the distribution of SNAP benefits was impacted during the recent government shutdown, many families in our neighboring communities are facing food insecurity. To help meet this growing need, community member and friend of Brilliant Detroit, Lisa Garatoni, launched the Brilliant SNAP Campaign to provide extra support to families during this time.

As we approach the holiday season, we are calling on our community partners to help organize food drives to collect non-perishable items and essential household goods. These contributions will help stock the community pantries located throughout our Detroit neighborhoods.

Thanks to our wonderful partners at The Wave Project, most Brilliant community hubs now feature 24/7 food pantries just outside their doors. Families can access these pantries whenever they need, with no barriers and no questions asked. Together, we can make sure every family has what they need this holiday season.

How can you help?

We’re inviting our community partners to:

Here’s a sample listing of items that are most appreciated:

• Any shelf-stable foods
• Peanut Butter / Jelly / Honey
• Cooking oil (like olive or canola)
• Salt / pepper, and other spices
• Proteins: Canned chicken, tuna, and beans
• Soups: Canned soups and chilis
• Vegetables: Canned vegetables (preferably low-sodium)
and canned tomatoes / sauces
• Fruits: Canned fruit (in juice, not syrup)
• Meats: Canned beef stew, chili, shelf-stable meats
• Meal Kits: Macaroni and cheese, pastas, potatoes,
boxed dinners
• Rice (brown rice is often preferred)
• Whole-grain pasta
• Whole-grain and low-sugar cereals
• Rolled oats and instant oatmeal
• Shelf-stable milk and milk substitutes
• Whole-grain breads and crackers
• Barbeque Sauce Hot Sauce
• Flour and Corn Meal
• Salad Dressings
• Healthy Juices
• Shelf-stable, low-sugar snacks like granola bars,
dried fruit, apple sauce
• Non-food items like personal hygiene products
(soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, feminine
hygiene products
• Household Supplies: toilet paper, paper towels,
and laundry detergent

If you’d like to contribute items for holiday meals, please see the suggested list below:

• 10-12 lb Turkey
• Poultry Seasoning
• Chicken Broth
• Stuffing Mix
• Milk
• Gravy
• Cranberry Sauce
• Potatoes
• Jiffy Mix
• Cans of Corn
• Green Beans
• Diced Tomatoes
• Cream of Mushroom Soup
• Sweet Potatoes
• Cookies
• Brownie Mix
• Roasting Pan
• Turkey Baster
• Pumpkin Pie
• Cola or Sodas

Non-perishable, non-food, emergency supplies are also greatly appreciated: 

• Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash 
• Hand soap
• Laundry soap and dryer sheets
• Loofahs, wash clothes, and wet wipes
• Feminine products 
• Baby soap and lotion

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

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

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

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

We recommend you bring work gloves.  

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

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

Handwashing and sanitizer stations are available throughout the building.  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Volunteer & Community Outreach  

Focus: HOPE  

volunteer@focushope.edu  

313-494-4270  

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

We’re looking for volunteers who are passionate about working with children, supporting literacy in Detroit, and leading engaging reading cohorts at our hubs. Brilliant Detroit is excited to partner with Reading is Fundamental (RIF) and Raising a Reader (RaR) to offer literacy enrichment programming at our sites!

As a volunteer leader, you will work in-person at one of our sites to lead an hour-long program once a week from October to May. 

Volunteers will be partnered with a child and be tasked to read aloud books and lead activities based on those books with that child. This opportunity is best suited for those with early childhood education experience and/or interest, however, anyone can lead these programs. These programs work best when the facilitator is upbeat, energetic, compassionate, and engaging.

These programs are offered in person at hubs based on the volunteer's availability. Volunteers will be placed based on the needs of our hubs and the volunteer's proximity to one of our Brilliant pods.

A Brilliant Detroit orientation and background check are required to serve in these programs. Specialized training for this opportunity will also be given after the background check is completed. For more information, please contact volunteer@brilliantdetroit.org.

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

Brilliant Cities takes great pride in honoring National Days of Service that closely aligns with our mission and core values to educate and unite individuals, families, service clubs, businesses, schools, and faith-based organizations in volunteerism throughout the year. 

We actively coordinate service projects around the following Days of Service: 

To collaborate on an upcoming service project and explore how our missions can align, please complete the interest form through Galaxy. A member of our Volunteer Team will contact you directly.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Our donation center has a direct and meaningful impact on the community. We provide support to vulnerable populations as well as essential resources to those we are in need. Without the support of our committed volunteers, providing services to over 225 people daily would not be possible.

Our donation warehouse supports this mission by providing essential hygiene items and appropriate clothing to meet basic needs and protect against harsh weather.

Working in the donation warehouse will consist of counting and recording inventory, sorting donations by category, organizing donations, and unboxing donations for our Day Center and Bridge Housing Campus.

Since this opportunity takes place in a warehouse setting, all volunteers must wear close toed shoes and long pants. 

*During the winter months, temperatures in the warehouse can vary significantly. We recommend dressing in layers to stay comfortable during temperature swings.

No prior warehouse experience is necessary; we will provide training at the beginning of the shift.

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

Instructions - Getting to the Donation Center

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

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

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

MANDATORY DRESS CODE

Must wear closed toe shoes. Long pants are suggested.

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

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

As a Farmers Market Volunteer, you’ll assist with a variety of tasks, including working at the info booth, helping with customer counts, and supporting the smooth operation of the market. This is a great opportunity to engage with the community and contribute to the success of the market while gaining hands-on experience.

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

todd@teamgutsmichigan.com

THIS IS AN OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITY

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

Volunteers are needed to assist with the following:

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

MANDATORY DRESS CODE

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

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

THIS IS AN OUTDOOR OPPORTUNITY

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

Volunteers are needed to assist with the following:

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

MANDATORY DRESS CODE

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

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

Are you handy and have some time? Help us cross out building and maintenance items off our to-do list! Things include, minor painting, furniture building, fixing minor breaks, cleaning, putting up signs, moving furniture, organizing supplies, checking on various building systems operations.

Tasks are ongoing, and could be anywhere from 4-10 hours per week. Please contact me (VIcky) for questions or setting up a schedule that works for you! :)

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

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

Monthly every second Saturday

Remaining 2025 Dates: December 13th

2026 Dates: January 10th, February 14th, March 14th, April 11th, May 9th, June 13th, July 11th, August 8th, September 12th, October 10th, November 14th, and December 12th.

Shifts:

 8 - 10 AM Packers

11 AM - 1 PM Distribution Team

2 hours per shift

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

Hello Community Partners,

My name is Janice Banks and I'm the Founder/President of "Looking at the whole picture foundation" that Connects Veterans and their Families to Community Resources.

I'm trying to assist a Veteran ( Andrea Mitcham) whose daughter (April) is in need of a Wheel Chair Accessible Van. ( their Van was lost in a flood) This is where you and the community can help.

She has a big concerns because she is unable to transport her daughter to things outside of her doctors appointment ( afterschool programs, competitions-which she is very active, etc.

She would like to see if there is someone that can assist in a "Free" / "Donated"  or a low cost or someone that can work with her to direct her to programs that assist Veterans directly or a child with a disability.

If there are anyone with any resources that can donate the above item to the mother to make her life easier in caring for her daughter.

You can reach out to me directly/ or  ( she  gives permission to contact her as well -See information below). I also add her telephone number and email  to this request.( see below)

Janice Banks

313 320-4237 janb1128@gmail.com

***Please see the additional detail information below that will help you to  better understand her needs and a little more background information about mom( Andrea) and her daughter (April).****

Bio for Andrea Mitcham & April Shaw Andrea Mitcham is an Honorably Discharged United States Army Veteran and a widowed, low-income single mother devoted to raising her two daughters. After completing her military service, Andrea continued her commitment to public service by working 11 years with the 3rd Circuit Court. During her pregnancy with her youngest daughter, April, Andrea unexpectedly lost her job—an event that would both challenge and ultimately reshape her life. Andrea became a full-time caregiver when April was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 2, a rare neuromuscular disease that causes profound muscle weakness and limits nearly every physical function. Doctors warned Andrea not to plan for milestones like college, but instead to prepare for the worst. Despite this devastating prognosis, Andrea remained steadfast in her love, advocacy, and determination to provide April with the fullest, happiest life possible. --- April Shaw, lovingly known as Princess April, is an exceptionally social, outgoing, and joyful 15-year-old 10th grader whose positivity shines despite the challenges of SMA Type 2. April has never been able to crawl, stand, or perform basic daily tasks independently—such as dressing, bathing, or using the restroom—and relies entirely on her wheelchair and her mother’s care. SMA also affects her breathing and swallowing, making even common illnesses dangerous and often requiring week-long hospital stays. Yet April refuses to let her condition limit her spirit or her dreams. A natural leader and compassionate role model, April has been a beacon of hope and inspiration from a very young age. She was crowned Little Miss Wheelchair Michigan in both 2017 and 2018, served as a 2018 Child Ambassador for Easter Seals, and played baseball with the Miracle League of Michigan, even throwing the opening pitch at a Detroit Tigers game in July 2019. She has been featured on WDIV Channel 7’s Ann Marie’s All-Stars and has proudly served as a Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Child Ambassador since 2019, marking six years of continued service. Her message is simple but powerful: she believes deeply in friendship, love, and harmony. --- For many years, a wheelchair-accessible minivan allowed April to attend school events, participate in activities, enjoy time with friends, and experience the world with independence. Sadly, when Michigan experienced devastating floods, the family’s only vehicle was destroyed. Without accessible transportation, April has lost far more than mobility—she has lost her independence and the opportunities other teenagers take for granted, such as going to the movies, visiting friends, attending study groups, or even learning to drive alongside her peers. A dependable, used wheelchair-accessible van can cost $25,000 to $75,000, often requiring a car payment that Andrea simply cannot afford. The family is seeking help—resources, leads, or donations—to secure a reliable accessible vehicle so April can regain the independence she deserves. --- Andrea Mitcham and April Shaw Thank you for taking the time to learn about our family. Your support, prayers, and kindness mean more than words can express. God bless you.   See here contact information below:

Andrea Mitcham

248-763-9992

neweditiondrea@yahoo.com

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

We are seeking dedicated Registered Dental Assistants to join our volunteer team and support our dental program at Hope Clinic.

Schedule

Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

How to Apply
If you are interested, please fill out Hope Clinic’s Dental Professional Interest Form and send a copy of your resume to volunteer@thehopeclinic.org.

Position Summary
The Volunteer Coordinator is a volunteer role. 

This role builds positive relationships with volunteers, strengthens community engagement, and ensures that all volunteer activities align with the organization’s mission and goals.

Develop and implement strategies to attract a diverse pool of volunteers.

Maintain up-to-date volunteer postings on relevant platforms.

Deliver training materials, resources, and ongoing support to an already in place volunteer system.

Maintain the volunteer calendar and schedule individuals and groups for events and programs.

Communicate with volunteers regarding upcoming opportunities and needs via sign up genius platform.

Coordinate facilitators and provide guidance and problem-solving for their volunteer shifts.

Foster a positive, inclusive, and appreciative environment for volunteers.

Gather feedback to continually enhance the volunteer experience.

Track volunteer hours and participation in the volunteer management system.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Proficiency with email platforms, spreadsheets, and volunteer management software (or willingness to learn).

Time Commitment: 3-hour shift
Location: Underserved school or community site

Free Book Fair Facilitators help bring the joy of reading directly to students by setting up and running a free book fair at an underserved school. Volunteers create a welcoming, positive experience where every child gets to select free books to take home and keep. This is a hands-on, high-impact role that supports literacy, choice, and excitement around reading.

Set Up the Book Fair:
Arrange books on tables by grade level or category; help create an inviting and organized display.

Guide Students Through Book Selection:
Welcome each class, explain how the fair works, assist children in browsing, and ensure every student receives their allotted number of free books.

Engage Positively With Students and Staff:
Offer encouragement, answer questions, and create a fun atmosphere that celebrates reading and book ownership.

Maintain Flow & Organization:
Keep tables stocked, tidy, and easy to browse as classes rotate through.

Support Fair Operations:
Help manage lines, keep count of books distributed if needed, and assist teachers or staff during class transitions.

Pack Up Afterward:
Help consolidate leftover books, break down tables or displays, and load materials for transport.

Enjoy working with children and creating joyful experiences.

Comfortable in busy school environments.

Able to lift and carry boxes of books (typically 20–30 lbs).

Friendly, patient, and enthusiastic about literacy and equity.

Punctual and dependable for the full 3-hour shift.

By helping run a free book fair, volunteers directly support reading access and help students build their own home libraries—often for the first time. Your presence ensures a smooth and meaningful experience for hundreds of children.

Elms Family and Community Services is seeking mentors for its 2025 - 26 Youth Programs.  Mentors will assist in guiding middle and high school youth.  The mentor will serve as lead support to youth involved in EFCS programs, assist in facilitating group workshops and coordinating experiential learning opportunities for program participants.

This position would require 2 hours for weekly program meetings with participants and 4 hours monthly for engagement with mentees.

All volunteers must complete a background check and must be cleared as a school volunteer with participating schools.  Click RESPOND in the upper right corner of the screen and you will be prompted to complete the background check questionnaire. This may open a second window.

The Sterling Volunteer background check will come at no cost to the volunteer. Once the background check is complete (average 1-2 business days), you will receive an email notifying you that you may complete your registration. There is a School Volunteer background check required, which will also come at no cost to the volunteer.

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

Elms Family and Community Services (EFCS) is seeking to fill its Board of Directors Chair role. This is a volunteer (unpaid) chair role that serves as a member of the organization’s Board.

EFCS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, located in Macomb County, Michigan.  We service youth, families and individuals in the Macomb/Wayne counties and the surrounding community.  We aim continuously to provide services, resources and support that will enable under-represented families, individuals and youth to overcome social, economic, educational and other barriers in which they face by gaining and sustaining successful outcomes in life. We do this through our support services, programs and community projects.

Summary of Role: The Board of Directors Chair provides Board oversight for the organization.

The Chair: 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required:

Education/Experience Required:

The successful candidate must be available to attend Board of Directors meetings monthly, quarterly or as needed and a monthly commitment of approximately 3-5 hours. Additional time will be required during orientation and budget development processes.

Term: This is a 3-year term appointment.

All volunteer and Board members must complete a background check. Click RESPOND in the upper right corner of the screen and you will be prompted to complete the background check questionnaire. This may open a second window. 

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

Read to a Child is a national literacy and mentoring non-profit that fosters a love of reading, improves literacy skills, and empowers underserved children by inspiring adults to read aloud to them regularly. Research shows that reading aloud to children is the single most important activity for eventual success in reading, a key factor for success in school, work, and life.  When an adult reads aloud to a child, both parties have a joyful, rewarding experience that instills a love of reading, improves literacy skills, and enhances a child’s self-confidence. 

WHAT IS NEEDED? Volunteers are needed to serve as reading mentors for Kindergarten through fourth graders at local schools during their lunchtime. The goal is to instill a love of reading and provide social-emotional support.

WHEN DOES THE PROGRAM TAKE PLACE? WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT? Mentors attend 30 minute reading sessions with their student once a week or every other week through the end of the school year.

WHERE DOES THE PROGRAM TAKE PLACE? Volunteers participate in sessions at one of partner schools (https://readtoachild.org/locations/detroit/participating-schools-detroit/).

HOW ARE THE CHILDREN SELECTED FOR THE PROGRAM? Teachers select specific students to participate in the Read Aloud Mentoring Program because they are 1) behind their age group in reading proficiency; 2) would benefit from the attention of a caring adult; 3) and/or English is their second language.

I’VE NEVER BEEN A READING MENTOR. WILL I RECEIVE ANY TRAINING? Yes. All volunteers will attend an information and training session prior to beginning the program.

ONCE I JOIN THE PROGRAM, WHAT DO I DO IF I HAVE A QUESTION OR CAN’T MAKE IT TO MY SCHEDULED READING SESSION FOR THE WEEK? The Read Aloud Mentoring Program is well-managed by a Program Coordinator staffed at each site. If you have questions, or cannot make it to your reading session you can call the Program Coordinator to notify them and reschedule where possible.

As a volunteer tax preparer, you can ensure that our clients get the best return on their taxes. No need to be an accountant.  We arm you with tax law training and on-site expert support so that you can confidently complete accurate returns. With a minimum commitment of 30 hours, you can help us return millions of dollars to members of our community this season.

Training is available at several locations in southeast Michigan, including colleges. Both new and returning volunteers take training courses to learn more about tax issues, credits, and changes in the tax law. Training includes practice with the tax preparation software (Taxslayer), IRS certification tests and free food!

Once trained & certified, you will then be eligible able to volunteer at one of our tax sites located throughout Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston and Washtenaw counties. Our tax sites are in public spaces such as libraries, community centers, and human resource agencies. Numerous shifts are available throughout Monday-Saturday so you will get to choose the volunteer shift & location that works best for you!

For more information, please visit: https://accountingaidsociety.org/volunteers/

The Ypsilanti Thrift Shop, a local all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit, is in need of volunteers to help in our Marking room.  In this position you would be responsible for receiving, sorting, marking/pricing, and displaying donations for sale. You may also assist with bi-annual changeover and other duties as needed. You would also enjoy first dibs to purchase donated items! This is a very sociable and fun way to give back to the community as all of our net proceeds are donated to local charities and people in need. Schedule based on your availability within our hours of operation.

The City of Detroit is partnering with several food distribution locations throughout the city to support those in need.

Click here to view all available volunteer opportunities.

The Detailed Devotee 

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

  Office Assistant  

The Data Entry Enthusiast This person has a knack for being able to sort, organize, and enter various data sets into several different systems.  They might find it relaxing and rewarding when transferring handwritten hard copy notes into electronic data files. They see the need for digital organization.  This volunteer is important in a helping organization’s mission to become paperless so we can share our story and impact better while serving our clients in a meaningful way. 

Our amazing care team at Hope Clinic is looking for volunteer Clinicians available to help at our Westland and Ypsilanti free clinic locations. (Alternatively, we are also looking for clinicians who are willing to offer pro-bono services to Hope Clinic patients at their own offices.)

This is a wonderful opportunity to give of your time and talents to help your neighbors in need. If you are a licensed clinician, we hope you’ll consider volunteering and helping in our effort to make lives better!

If interested, please either respond to this posting or email volunteer@thehopeclinic.org. We will get back to you with more information!

Or, fill out a volunteer application on our website: https://thehopeclinic.org/volunteer

*If you know of other clinicians who might be interested, please help us get the word out!

Our biggest need is for Tuesday afternoons, but we are also looking for additional folks on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday mornings. This is a wonderful opportunity to give of your time and talents to help your neighbors in need!

If you are a licensed registered nurse, we hope you’ll consider volunteering and helping in our effort to make lives better!

*If you know of other Registered Nurses who might be interested, please help us get the word out!

Hope Clinic offers free medical care to those without insurance, and we need folks to help in the Pharmacy!

We are looking for Pharmacists/Pharmacy Techs or RNs who can come on a regular basis to help in the Pharmacy/Dispensary This is more of a physician’s supply closet and an RN can legally dispense meds under clinicians’ orders. We do not fill prescriptions that come from outside Hope Clinic.

Requirements:

Able to commit to a regular shift for at least a few months

Compassionate

Friendly and personable

If interested, please either respond to this posting or email volunteer@thehopeclinic.org. We will get back to you with more information!

Or, fill out a volunteer application on our website: https://thehopeclinic.org/volunteer

Hope Clinic is an amazing non-profit where the efforts of volunteers are effectively multiplied to help make lives better for those in need. Our dedicated volunteer care-providers truly provide a haven of help + healing.

Food drives are a great way to engage your group and support food-insecure neighbors. At Hope Clinic, our choice-based pantry lets clients select the items for themselves—promoting dignity and empowering them to make decisions based on their needs and tastes.

We accept unexpired, shelf-stable items, including:

We encourage donations of the same quality you'd buy for your own family—brand-name or organic items show our clients we believe they should get the very best.

For ideas and more information, visit our website https://thehopeclinic.org/projects/2020/11/12/how-to-host-a-food-drive

Hosting a food or personal care drive is a meaningful way to bring your group together while directly supporting survivors and families rebuilding their lives. At First Step, we promote dignity and choice—allowing families to select the items that best meet their needs and preferences.

With recent and future funding cuts, we have an urgent need for support as families face the holidays. Your donations can help ensure survivors and their children have nourishing meals, personal care items and other critical supplies during this time.

Unexpired, shelf-stable items needed, such as:
Canned goods: fruits, vegetables, soups, proteins, coffee
Dry goods: cereals, pasta, rice, baking items, snacks
Condiments & spreads: sauces, spices, nut butters
Personal care & household essentials: hygiene products, paper products, diapers, cleaning supplies

Please check expiration dates on all items before dropping them off.

For more information, visit our website https://www.firststep-mi.org/donate/mostneeded/ or contact Barb Davis at bdavis@firststep-mi.org. A more detailed Donation Guide can be provided.

**Please use this link to sign up: https://pointapp.org/orgs/7540**

Hospitality House serves over 900 households each month through its client-choice food pantry, allowing families and individuals experiencing food insecurity to choose the items that best meet their needs. In 2024, Hospitality House distributed more than 1.2 million pounds of food and supported over 5,000 community members.

Volunteers are needed to help the pantry run smoothly. There are two primary roles:

Shopper Assistant:

Stocker:

Available Shifts (multiple dates):

Mondays: 11:45 AM – 4:00 PM and 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Tuesdays: 12:15 PM – 4:30 PM

Thursdays: 9:45 AM – 2:00 PM and 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM

2nd and 4th Saturdays: 9:45 AM – 2:00 PM

To sign up for your preferred shift, please use the link above.

Food Pantry Assistant manages the daily operations of a food pantry, including coordinating food acquisition, managing inventory, distributing food to clients, and ensuring compliance with food safety and program guidelines. This role involves direct client interaction, administrative tasks like data entry and reporting, and collaborating with donors and other organizations to support community members facing food insecurity.

With the colder weather here and the holiday season fast approaching, we need all the help we can get to serve those in need of food support in our community. Please consider giving an hour or two of your time to help run Inkster's only client choice food pantry! 

For more information please visit our website here: https://www.operationrefuge.org/mothers-pantry/

BCI helps homebound seniors receive their Focus: Hope grocery boxes. Each month, on the Friday after the 4th Thursday you can deliver between 6 to 8 Focus: Hope boxes of groceries. Choose to come every month? Then you're able to receive the same route and form a connection with the seniors. This is a wonderful way to make a huge impact every month or once in a while. 

Each box weighs around 30 lbs and typically can fit in the backseat of a sedan and trunk. Orientation required. 

ACC is a proud food distribution partner of Forgotten Harvest. Our location serves an estimated 200+ individuals weekly. Distribution takes place every Thursday morning from 8:30am - 12:30pm or until supplies last. 

Volunteers are needed to assist with unloading and organizing the food items into boxes inside our warehouse and distributing to clients in attendance. Currently we are operating as a drive-thru and walkup system, where the food is loaded directly into clients' cars or carts. 

Volunteers will work primarily outdoors unless sorting food in our warehouse; please dress according to the weather and wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Close-toed shoes recommended. Lifting boxes of 25+ lbs is often involved, but there are frequently smaller/lighter items to be sorted as well. If accommodations are needed, please let us know.

Help us set up and execute our food pantry at Towner! The pantry is on the first Wednesday of each month. Food typically arrives from Food Gatherers at 1:00pm, it is unloaded and set up in the community room til the pantry opens at 2pm and goes til 4pm. We could use your help unloading, organizing the food that is received, displaying food, checking residents in, walking residents through the pantry, and walking food to the homes of the seniors at Towner.

We serve hot meals Mondays - Fridays that are delivered from a caterer.  We need someone to receive and temp the meals, keep them at the correct temp, serve and clean up. The volunteer could work one day a week or all 5 days.  

In a nutshell: Our Corner Store Volunteers help connect patrons to much-needed resources, including fresh food, hygiene and household items, and more! The Corner Store, located in the basement, is a free resource for both Corner patients and the community, at large. The Corner Store Volunteer will manage the overall functioning of the Corner Store during their shift.

Time Commitment:

At least 3 hrs/wk. This is a weekly shift – the same day and time each week – ideally with intention of staying for at least a few months. *We are not open on weekends.

Duties: Tasks may vary depending on which shift is being worked.

Qualifications:

Training:

We are committed to providing crucial resources to our clients, ensuring their basic needs are met during challenging times. Through this volunteer role, you have the opportunity to actively contribute to maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming environment in our various material aid areas. By assisting with stock management and organization in our food pantry, clothing room, and hygiene area, you play a vital role in supporting individuals facing crises and helping them gain stability.

Activating your care in this way will help serve more people and serve them better. Creating an environment that is looked after well, invested in, and welcoming, is also showing respect, investment, and care for those using it. 

We are seeking volunteers that can come in during a weekday. This role is ideally filled by someone who can come in on a recurring basis. This could be once per week, once biweekly, multiple times per week, etc.

We are seeking compassionate individuals who can bring their love, care, and cleanliness to create a clean and inviting kitchen space for our Soup Kitchen. By dedicating your time to deep and detailed cleaning, you will contribute to the smooth operation of our kitchen, enabling us to serve our community with even greater impact. Your efforts will directly benefit the hundreds of community members who rely on our Soup Kitchen every Sunday.

While this role may not be the most visible, it plays a vital part in ensuring that our Soup Kitchen can fulfill its mission of making meaningful impacts. Your commitment to maintaining a clean, polished, and organized kitchen will help us serve more people and enhance the quality of their experience.

We would ideally like for the same volunteer (or two) to come in once per week. This volunteer(s) could come in anytime Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

Help us prep food in commissary kitchen at Zion Lutheran Church to send out to the community. We are a nonprofit that provides free meals to folks who are low-income or experiencing homelessness. Some tasks in our kitchen include chopping produce, preparing sauces or soups, building wraps and sandwiches, washing dishes, cleaning the counters, mixing salads, and more! We would love to have you part of the team any day Monday through Thursday 9am till 12pm, no long-term commitment necessary. You can sign up on our signup genius here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FAEAA2BA4F9C16-45333473-november

Our food pantries are open Monday through Friday to all community members facing food insecurity. We are looking for volunteers to help at our West (1915 Pauline Blvd) and Carpenter (2650 Carpenter Rd) locations. Volunteers will help process and organize food deliveries from our partner, Food Gatherers, as well as assist clients with shopping at the pantry.

We are looking for a minimum three month commitment.

A brief interview, photo ID, and proof of immunizations is required.  A background check will be conducted for all volunteer positions.

JFS has an urgent need for grocery delivery drivers to provide food assistance to our most vulnerable community members.

As a driver, your responsibilities extend beyond delivering essential nourishment; you also serve as an invaluable extension of JFS, ensuring the well-being of the individuals you serve.

Help us set up and execute our food pantry at Sauk Trail Pointe! The pantry is typically on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month. Food typically arrives from Food Gatherers at 9:30am, it is unloaded and set up in the community room til the pantry opens around 11am and runs til 2pm, or everything has been distributed. We could use your help unloading, organizing the food that is received, displaying food, checking residents in, walking residents through the pantry, and loading food into cars and delivering to nearby homes.

Every 1st & 2nd Friday of the month from 1pm-3pm

Every 1st & 2nd Saturday of the month from 10am-12:30pm. 

Are you looking for a meaningful way to contribute to your community? Redford Interfaith Relief invites you to join our dedicated team of volunteers at our Client Choice Food Pantry. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of individuals and families in need.

Available Positions:

Receiving Associates: Responsible for handling incoming products and preparing them for storage or distribution. Wednesday 12:00PM-3:00PM.

Personal Shoppers: Assist clients in selecting food items based on their preferences and dietary needs. Volunteers for this role are needed Thursday and Friday 9:30AM to 2:30PM.

Stocking Associate: Help restock shelves with donated food items to ensure that our pantry is well-stocked and organized for clients. Volunteers for this role are needed Thursday and Friday 9:30AM to 2:30PM.

Loading Assistant: Aid clients in loading their selected food items into their vehicles, providing essential support as they prepare to take their groceries home. Volunteers for this role are needed Thursday and Friday 9:30AM to 2:30PM.

Requirements:

A commitment to serving the community with compassion and respect. Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of volunteers and clients. Availability during the specified volunteer hours. Volunteering once per week is optimal.

Benefits:

Fulfillment in knowing that you are making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families facing food insecurity. A supportive and welcoming volunteer environment where your contributions are appreciated.

How to Apply:

If you're interested in becoming a volunteer with Redford Interfaith Relief, please email Kathy Wood at Volunteers@RedfordInterfaithRelief.org with your name, preferred position(s), and availability during the week. We look forward to welcoming you to our team and working together to support those in need in our community.

Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity with Redford Interfaith Relief. Together, we can help alleviate hunger and promote dignity for all.

At Avalon, housing is a human right. Our mission is to build healthy, safe and inclusive supportive housing communities as a long-term solution to homelessness. Avalon Housing is a non-profit supportive housing provider. Supportive housing is a combination of affordable housing paired with services, such as case management. We don't just help people find housing, we help people stay and thrive in their home.

If you are passionate about creating more diverse, inclusive, and equitable communities where all people are welcome, Avalon may be a good fit for you

Avalon operates food pantries at a number of our properties. Avalon's Food Pantry Volunteers will work with both our Community Building team and our tenant group on all aspects of running the food pantry.

Volunteers may need to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Job Title: Food Pantry Volunteer

Reports To:

Location: On-site at one or more of our Food Pantry locations:

Compensation: This is an unpaid and voluntary role. However, any direct and approved expenses related to the role will be reimbursed.

Avalon Housing is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants including applicants from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as historically marginalized groups. This includes but is not limited to underrepresented gender identities, sexual/romantic orientations and/or relationship structures, people living with disabilities or mental health conditions, and with lived experience with homelessness or recovery from a substance use disorder, and people with underrepresented religious and/or socio-economic backgrounds. Avalon also encourages those with criminal histories to apply. Avalon doesn't request information about criminal histories until an offer of employment is extended. Avalon will not exclude someone based on criminal history unless it is determined the criminal history is related to or directly conflicts with the responsibilities of the position. We are committed to transparency about our decision making process, and will seek clarifying information from an applicant to help us make a determination in this regard.

Zaman Culinary Arts Kitchen - Hope for Humanity Center: 26091 Trowbridge St., Inkster, MI 48141

The kitchen is looking for volunteers:  Tuesdays , 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 

Shifts are 2 - 4 hours

Fill out Zaman's volunteer application here or email volunteer@zamaninternational.org. We hope to see you soon!

The Community Resource Center offers an open-choice food pantry in Manchester, MI. The pantry is open for in-person shopping by appointment. Shoppers may also call in the grocery orders and schedule a time to pick up.  Volunteers are needed to assist shoppers in the pantry and fill phone orders.  Volunteers also maintain the food safety by stocking donated food and keeping the pantry clean.  Volunteers delivery groceries within our service area. 

Volunteers are also needed to work in the office, answering the phones and taking grocery orders.   Volunteers work a 3 hour shift, either 9am-noon or noon-3pm, Monday, Wednesday or Thursday, or 12-3pm or 4-7pm on Tuesdays.  Volunteers usually work once per week basis, though some split shifts with other volunteers. 

Volunteers are also needed to staff information tables at special community events.  

CRC is located in a school and background checks are required (the school does the background check). 

SOS Resource Center

Shampoo & conditioner                                     Razors/Shaving Cream

Soap                                                              **Deodorant

Toothbrush                                                     **Toothpaste

**Lotion                                                          Toilet paper

Combs & Brushes                                             Feminine Hygiene Products

Facial Tissue                                                    **African-American Hair Products

Food:

Cereal (dry or hot)                                            Canned Tuna or Salmon

Rice/Pasta/Other Grains                                  Beans (dry or canned)

Peanut Butter                                                    Nuts

Tomato Sauce                                                   Canned Vegetables

Canned Pasta Products                                   Macaroni & Cheese

Canned/Dried Fruit                                          Soup

Canned/Bottled 100% Juice                            Crackers

Boxed Dinners/Meal Helpers                          Hamburger/ Hot Dogs/Other Meats

Baby Formula & Food                                       Granola

Spices                                                                  Condiments

Other Items:

New Quart & Gallon-size Ziploc Bags

**Cooking oil            

Plastic/Paper Grocery Bags

First Aid Kits

Grocery Store Gift Cards

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New Bedroom Supplies:                                   Miscellaneous:

Twin-sized Sheets                                               Flashlights & Batteries

Blankets                                                                Trash Cans & Bags

Sleeping Bags/Comforters                                 Gift Card to Stores/DTE

Kitchen Supplies:                                               New Bath Supplies:

Dishes                                                                Towel Sets

Glasses                                                               Shower Curtains/Rings

Eating & Cooking Utensils                               Shower Caddies

Pots & Pans                                                       Toilet Paper

Can Opener                                                        Personal Care Items

Kitchen towels                                                   Toilet Brushes

Household Cleaning/Laundry Supplies:            Furniture:             

Cleaners                                                              Kitchen Tables/Chairs

Detergents                                                          Sofas

Cleaning Cloths                                                  Bed Frames

**Paper towels                                                   Mattresses (NEW)

Gloves                                                                   Dressers                          

Sponges                                                                Lamps

Whiteners                                                             Desks

Fabric Softeners                                                                                                               

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Children’s Items:

ITEMS MUST BE NEW:

Diapers and Pull Ups (**4t, 5t, 6t)             Lysol Wipes

Socks                                                      Underpants                    

Car Seats and Booster seats                      Diaper Wipes

Bottles                                                    Baby Washcloths

Blankets                                                  Gowns/Sleepers

Baby Formula & Food                                Diaper Cream

Pacifiers                                                   Burp Cloths

Baby Shampoo                                          Gas Cards

Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

ITEMS CAN BE GENTELY USED:

Elementary Academic Workbooks                  High Chairs

Pack-n-Play                                                 Strollers

Bouncer & Baby Carrier                                 Umbrella Strollers      

 *** WE CANNOT ACCEPT USED CAR SEATS

Help Macomb County seniors stay in their homes!  Everyday there are seniors who cannot drive to the grocery store or prepare their own food.  Meals on Wheels volunteers take to the streets to help! 

Looking for a service project for your business?  Meals on Wheels can work for you.  If your business can commit to one or two days per month we can come train all your potential drivers at your location.  This can be a great way to build team spirit and show your organization's dedication to the community!   

We are looking for volunteers who will grocery shop for a senior in the community. Some seniors may want a volunteer to shop for them and others may want someone to take them. The volunteer will have the choice of which they prefer or feel most comfortable with.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!

Gleaners distribution centers process a tremendous volume of donated and purchased food to serve our neighbors in need. Volunteer tasks include packing food, sorting produce, working in the Clean Room, and more!

Shifts run every weekday from 9am-11:30am and from 1pm-3:30pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Up to 40 volunteers needed per shift depending on the type of shift.

This project requires that you are able to stand for several hours, though accommodations may be made with advance notice. Volunteers must be in 8th grade or older. If you have food allergies, such as nuts, you are advised to exercise caution when determining whether or not to participate in warehouse activities. This event is not suitable for court-ordered community service.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!

Hello! We are in need of help with our food distribution site. Food is delivered by our grantors, and our facility stores the food and gets it ready for distribution. Hours vary. Requires some flexibility with the schedule. 4 hours per week, and information on the distributions would be available the week prior. Will have to use a pallet-jack. Hi-Lo available if you're certified to use one.

Meal delivery volunteers serve a critical role in our program and in the lives of our neighbors who are homebound due to their health status. Volunteers choose the day (Monday-Saturday) and frequency (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, substitute) for volunteering. Meals are picked up at the Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels office at 11:30am, and routes typically take 1-2 hours to complete. 

Meal delivery volunteer requirements:

All volunteers must complete AAMOW’s full volunteer onboarding process, which consists of the following:

The full onboarding process can typically be completed within 2-3 weeks depending on how quickly applicants are able to address each of the required tasks.

Be a part of a team on a disaster relief operation to address hunger in an impacted community all while ensuring food safety and proper food service standards are met.

Works directly with clients to serve meals and snacks.

•       Enjoys working as a part of a team

•       Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills

•       Loves taking care of people through serving food

Some physical agility is needed (climbing in and out of ERVs, moderate lifting of food storage Cambros).

Hope Clinic offers free, whole-person healthcare to those without insurance, and we need folks to help in our Food & Basic Needs program!

Hope Clinic's Walk-up Groceries allow clients to get produce, flowers, and a few shelf-stable foods each week without a scheduled appointment. The first 30ish minutes of each shift is the busiest, but things quiet down significantly after that.

Our Monday shift is a great way to test the waters if you are a first-time volunteer at the Farm Stand, but our greatest needs are for volunteers on Thursdays and Saturdays.

If interested, please either respond to this posting or email volunteer@thehopeclinic.org. We will get back to you with more information!

Or, fill out a volunteer application on our website: https://thehopeclinic.org/volunteer

Team GUTS is looking for volunteers to come help our participants with encouragement and having fun. Volunteers will move along with our participants and "buddy up" to create a more fun environment while getting in some great exercise. No dance experience is needed and like that saying says:  "Dance like no one is watching".

Description of our class:

Team GUTS Cardio Dance Fusion is a combination of Jazz, Hip Hop, Latin, and Zumba styles of dance designed to provide easy movements, free range of motion and low impact footwork that can improve coordination, flexibility and cardio health. Experienced instructors use fun and energetic music to provide a creative and inclusive workout.

todd@teamgutsmichigan.com

Hope Clinic offers free, whole person healthcare to those without insurance, and we need folks to be there for them when they walk in the door!

We are looking for volunteers who can come on a somewhat regular basis to help answer phones, schedule appointments, etc. Volunteers at the front desk help clients with a myriad of inquiries and referrals for all of Hope Clinic’s free services such as medical care, dental care, food programs, baby essentials, laundry services, and a variety of on-site behavioral health services.

The ideal people in this role are those who are:

We hope you’ll consider volunteering to help this dedicated team make lives better in our community!

Please either respond to this opportunity, or fill out our Basic Volunteer Interest Form.

Hope Clinic serves hot meals 6 nights per week out of our commercial kitchen. To keep everything in working order, the grease traps (2 of them) need to be cleaned on a monthly basis. It is a smelly job, but extremely important!

Note: One group member should be capable of lifting 50lbs high enough to put waste in a dumpster.

If interested, please either respond to this posting or email volunteer@thehopeclinic.org. We will get back to you with more information!

Or, fill out a group volunteer application on our website: https://thehopeclinic.org/volunteer

NOTICE: Signing up for this opportunity does NOT automatically confirm your shift. All volunteers must complete a volunteer application on our website: https://soscs.org/volunteer/

"Signing up" on this listing notifies our volunteer coordinator of your interest, who will then contact you directly to discuss our intake process for volunteers. Questions should be directed to volunteer@soscs.org.

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Come join us in making grocery bags filled with items pre-ordered by clients, put together bags of produce, and stock shelves to get ready for the opening of our food pantry in the afternoon. Requires frequent movement and lifting, and is often fast paced. Shifts occur Tuesdays from 9 am - 12:30 pm, before the pantry opens.

NOTICE: Signing up for this opportunity does NOT automatically confirm your shift. All volunteers must complete a volunteer application on our website: https://soscs.org/volunteer/

"Signing up" on this listing notifies our volunteer coordinator of your interest, who will then contact you directly to discuss our intake process for volunteers. Questions should be directed to volunteer@soscs.org.

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Work with us to get food to others in our community that are in need. Assist shoppers as they make their way around the pantry, complete walk-up orders, and help keep the pantry stocked during distribution hours. This position interacts directly with clients, requires frequent movement and lifting, and is often fast paced.

NOTICE: Signing up for this opportunity does NOT automatically confirm your shift. All volunteers must complete a volunteer application on our website: https://soscs.org/volunteer/

"Signing up" on this listing notifies our volunteer coordinator of your interest, who will then contact you directly to discuss our intake process for volunteers. Questions should be directed to volunteer@soscs.org.

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The SOS Food Pantry needs strong and dependable volunteers to assist in unloading the Food Gatherers Delivery truck that arrives every Monday at 1pm. This shift involves heavy lifting and frequent movement carrying objects over 30lbs and is a fast paced task. We try our best to unload the truck within an hour or less so the Food Gatherers driver can move on to their next delivery quickly. Experience using dollies is preferred but not required.

Join us every Monday afternoon at our East location as we come together to make a positive impact on our community. As volunteers, you'll have the opportunity to be part of a meaningful experience where we distribute food from Forgotten Harvest to community members in need.

Your role will involve setting up and arranging tables and chairs, creating a warm and welcoming environment for our guests, distributing food, and cleanup.

With your help, we ensure that everyone has access to nutritious food while fostering a sense of belonging and care within our community. The volunteer shift typically runs from 12PM to 4PM.

The Lighthouse Distribution Center processes thousands of pounds of donated and purchased food each year to serve our neighbors in need. Volunteer tasks include sorting and packing food, loading food boxes into delivery driver vehicles, preparing toiletry bags, and more.   Packing food boxes typically takes place in the morning and loading food boxes into vehicles in the afternoon.   

*Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age.  Those 14 and 15 of age must be accompanied by parent or guardian.  

Click here https://cerv.is/0232x391 or contact gfagan@lighthousemi.org to sign up for this volunteer opportunity.

This is a hands-on volunteer role. Volunteers must be willing and able to work with people of different backgrounds and nationalities, exhibit compassion and sensitivity, maintain safe working conditions, and uphold strict confidentiality of all member and volunteer information.

Responsibilities will include some or all of the following: 

Physical Requirements:

This volunteer activity does require some heavy lifting, a minimum of 25 lbs. and regular movement.

Age Requirements:   Volunteers must be at least 13 years of age to volunteer or accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Click here https://cerv.is/0232x22 or contact gfagan@lighthousemi.org to sign up for this opportunity.

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

TIME COMMITMENT REQUIRED:  2.5 HOURS including:

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

+ 2 hours estimated to complete job duties

DUTIES

QUALIFICATIONS

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

BENEFITS

Step into the heart of compassion and lend a helping hand every Wednesday morning with Crossroads. Together, we create a powerful impact in our community by distributing food from Forgotten Harvest to those who need it most. As a volunteer, your genuine care and warmth are the cornerstones of these efforts.

Unpacking and setting up the food are more than just tasks; they're acts of love that ensure individuals and families facing challenges receive the nourishment they deserve. Your presence and support during the distribution process make a real difference, touching the lives of every person we serve.

This role involves helping with set up, distribution, and cleanup. Volunteers need to be able to carry boxes and lift tables and chairs. 

Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers strives to help seniors and disabled adults preserve their independence by providing volunteer services to help them fill the gaps they need to remain living in their own homes. One of the services we offer is assistance with getting groceries at the store and other essential errands. Clients request either having a volunteer come and pick up their grocery list and do the shopping for them (payment for groceries provided by client) or request for a volunteer to drive them to the store and help them while they shop in Macomb, Oakland, and St. Clair Counties. 

Opportunities are very flexible, volunteers indicate what cities they want to help in, how often they want to help, and the best days/times they are available to volunteer and IVC only calls to ask about requests that match the volunteer's preferences.

Whether you can help once a week, once a month, or once a year, any time you can dedicate is greatly appreciated!

Give us a call or email today to get started! 

Meals on Wheels volunteers are needed to deliver nutritious meals to homebound older adults in  the 34 communities of western Wayne County and Downriver. Volunteers sign up for 2 to 4-hour time slots between 8 AM and 1 PM, Monday through Friday. Call Wayne County Senior Services at 734-326-5202 or fill out this form to become a volunteer in your community today.

Our Bryant Market is looking for dedicated volunteers to join our team to assist with food distribution on Mondays, June17th - August 26th.

Food distribution partners help with unloading the food truck, inspecting and organizing food, making bags of food, and distributing food to community members.

Berea Cares is a faith-based organization that has partnered with Food Gatherers to distribute food to Washtenaw County residents facing food insecurities on the 3rd Saturday of every month.  We have recently had an increase in the amount of food distributed and are looking for volunteers to help out 2 to 3 hours on that day. Volunteers simply place the food in the vehicles in the distribution line.  No actual up-close contact with residents. 

Developing K.I.D.S. receives food deliveries every Tuesday from Trader Joe's.

Food distribution is open weekly to the community from 10am -2 pm. No appointment, registration or sign up requiredl

(24230 W. McNichols Rd., Detroit, MI 48219)

Volunteers are needed during the following time slots:

Prep and set up (Fast paced, and involves some heavy lifting)
8:30am - 8:45am       Assist with set up of tables
9:00am - 9:30am       Unload food from delivery drivers
9:00am - 10:00am     Sort, organize, and present grocery items on tables for community food distribution

10:00am - 12:00pm    Distribute shopping bags to visitors, assist guests with carrying groceries to their vehicles, maintain clean and organized food presentation, break down empty tables, and carry them to appropriate storage space, etc.   

12pm -2:00pm (Very light duty)  Monitor food tables, greet visitors, distribute grocery bags, maintain, organize and consolidate food tables.    

Oakland HOPE’s Client Choice Food Pantry is able to provide FREE groceries to thousands of families each month. Families, seniors and veterans who have lost their paycheck and income now receive free groceries because of your support!   We have been able to share the love and hope of Jesus because of volunteers, donors, and supporters and Thrift Store shoppers like YOU!

Oakland HOPE's Food Pantry is dependent on the sales from our Thrift Store, and is the funding mechanism for our entire ministry.

Volunteers are needed Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:00am to 4:00pm. First-time volunteers should arrive before 10:00 for orientation. Lunch is provided. 

Volunteers will split their time between the food pantry and the thrift store. BECAUSE OAKLAND HOPE'S FOOD PANTRY IS ALWAYS OUR #1 PRIORITY - VOLUNTEERS MAYBE MOVED TO EITHER THE THRIFT STORE OR TO FOOD PANTRY DEPENDING UPON OUR GREATEST NEED.  FLEXIBILITY IS KEY!

Food Pantry volunteers: enjoy being a shopper!  Help select items for families who visit the food pantry and other volunteers load the food boxes into their vehicles.  Work with other dedicated volunteers to sort through food items for quality assurance and help to pre-bag fresh produce! Volunteers do not make direct contact with clients in the food pantry.

Thrift Store volunteers: work in the thrift store by sorting and pricing items! Help keep shelves updated with new merchandise and beautify our store and improve our shopping experience. Volunteers help hang-clothes, display merchandise in the store and help with donations. They may also be need identify handyman/fix-it folks needed for small jobs and to test small appliances to verify that they work. Our Thrift Store is filled with previously loved, gently used items, clothing, jewelry, shoes, purses, electronics, household items, fabulous mid-century modern, antiques and shabby chic furniture finds.

Group Volunteers:  With advance notice we welcome groups of all ages and sizes (max 15-20) Corporate, Church, School, Groups of Friends and Families welcome!  Volunteering at Oakland HOPE is the perfect TEAM-Building activity or modeling social responsibility for youth and all ages.  Groups please email norma@oaklandhope.org

For those individually signing up please also do so here after signing up with us: Oakland HOPE Thrift Store & Food Pantry: Thrift Store & Food Pantry - 20 E Walton Blvd. Pontiac MI 48340

Position Title: In-Person Tutor

Location: In-person (elementary school).

Time Commitment: Weekly Tutoring sessions from November 2025 to May 2026.

About the role

We are seeking dedicated volunteers to serve as tutors for elementary school children. Our students are bilingual learners who greatly benefit from after-school support. As a tutor, you will help them build confidence, enhance academic skills, and find joy in learning within a safe and supportive environment.

You would make a wonderful tutor if you:

No teaching experience is required! Just a desire to support, encourage, and inspire young learners. If you love sharing knowledge and want to make a positive impact, this opportunity is for you!

****We are still looking for volunteers****

***** You are not required to be an expert or having a teachers degree****

The Maurice A.C. Kirkwood Jr. Youth Foundation's commitment to providing tutors for reading and math in classrooms for elementary and middle school children is an impactful initiative. This program aims to enhance students' academic performance by offering personalized support and guidance in foundational subjects. Tutors can:

Boost Literacy Skills: Help students improve their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and overall literacy, which are critical for academic success.

Strengthen Math Foundations: Provide targeted assistance in math concepts, ensuring students grasp fundamental skills and build confidence.

Encourage Positive Role Models: Serve as mentors/tutors who inspire and motivate students, offering encouragement and demonstrating the value of education.

Enhance Classroom Learning: Work alongside teachers to create a more dynamic and supportive learning environment, addressing the diverse needs of students.

Promote Equity in Education: Offer additional resources to students who may benefit from individualized attention, fostering an equitable approach to learning.

As a volunteer, you will sign a waiver, listen to a 10 minute orientation and spend time sorting books and moving boxes (no more than 25lbs). Thank you!
Join us at our headquarters located in Farmington Hills to help us SORT, COUNT, and PACK books! Sign up Here