Opportunities From: United Way for Southeastern Michigan

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Join the Ann Arbor Parks Volunteer Program and Ann Arbor Ashtanga Yoga for a volunteer workday at Creal Park, a well-loved neighborhood park! Together, we’ll weed thistle and other unwanted plants from around the playground area. This effort will make the space safer for children and families while keeping the park looking its best.

Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
- Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
- Meeting location: Creal Park Playground
- Parking: There is street parking in the neighborhood around the park

What to wear and bring:
- Long pants, tall socks, and closed-toe shoes
- Dress for the weather, likely hot and sunny!
- A reusable water bottle
- We provide all necessary tools and supplies

Please note:
- Volunteers may encounter uneven ground, thorns, poison ivy, and insects like mosquitoes or ticks
Some tasks may involve bending, lifting, or being in full sun
- Work areas may have uneven terrain or minor tripping hazards
- All minors must be accompanied by a guardian OR have their waiver signed 24-hours in advance to the workday

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Show some love to Mixtwood Pomona Park! Join the Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations and the Ann Arbor Parks Volunteer Program for a volunteer workday focused on caring for the playground area at this small neighborhood park.

Mixtwood Pomona Park is less than a half acre in size and features a playground with a play structure, swings, benches, and a sandbox tucked under a grouping of oaks and hickories. The park is also home to one of Ann Arbor’s Champion Trees, a pignut hickory.

During this event, volunteers will focus on weeding under and around the playground equipment. This kind of hands-on maintenance helps keep playground spaces cleaner, safer, and more inviting for the children, families, and neighbors who use the park throughout the season.

Whether you’re a longtime volunteer or joining us for the first time, this is a great opportunity to spend time outdoors, connect with community members, and make a visible impact in a beloved neighborhood park.

No prior experience is necessary—staff will provide all tools, supplies, training, and guidance throughout the event.

Come lend a hand, meet your community, and show your love for Mixtwood Pomona Park!

Event Details:
- Date: Friday, July 17, 2026
- Time: 8:15 – 10:00 a.m.
- Meeting Location: Mixtwood Pomona Park
- Parking: There is street parking surrounding the park.

What to wear and bring:
- Long pants, tall socks, and closed-toe shoes
- Dress for the weather
- A reusable water bottle
- We provide all necessary tools and supplies

Please note:
- Some tasks may involve bending, lifting, or being in full sun
- Work areas may have uneven terrain or minor tripping hazards
- All minors must be accompanied by a guardian

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Show some love to The Ponds Park! Wrap up our Park Spotlight week at this beloved neighborhood park by giving back during our Love a Park Volunteer Workday! Throughout the week, Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation is highlighting this park with engaging programs for children and families. Whether you’ve attended events earlier in the week or are joining us for the first time, we invite community members of all ages to help care for the park while connecting with neighbors and supporting the spaces we all enjoy.

We'll be focusing on light maintenance and general beautification tasks to help keep the park looking great for all who visit. Specific projects will be determined based on park needs at the time, but may include activities like litter pickup, garden care, mulching, or invasive removal.

Come lend a hand, meet your community, and show your love for a local Park!

Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
- Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Location: The Ponds Park Playground
- Parking: There is street parking along Emerald Avenue.

What to wear and bring:
- Long pants, tall socks, and closed-toe shoes
- Dress for the weather
- A reusable water bottle
- We provide all necessary tools and supplies

Please note:
- Some tasks may involve bending, lifting, or being in full sun
- Work areas may have uneven terrain or minor tripping hazards
- All minors must be accompanied by a guardian

REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AT THIS LINK - we may not see responses on this website

View and register for all Ann Arbor parks volunteer events here at vhub.at/A2parks

Show some love to Baxter Park! Join the Ann Arbor Parks Volunteer Program for a volunteer workday at Baxter Park, which contains a play area, half basketball court, a picnic table, benches, and a long sloping lawn with a set of soccer goals. Together, we’ll weed thistle and other unwanted plants from around the playground area. This effort will make the space safer for children and families while keeping the park looking its best.

Event Details:
- Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
- Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
- Meeting Location: Please meet us at the Baxter Park playground
- Parking: There is no parking at the park. Street parking is available across Green Road in the neighborhood along Frederick Drive, about a three-minute walk from the park.

What to wear and bring:
- Long pants, tall socks, and closed-toe shoes
- Clothes that can get dirty (you’ll be weeding around mulch and sand)
- A reusable water bottle
- Dress for the weather—layers and sun protection recommended
- We’ll provide gloves and tools

Please note:
- Volunteers may be kneeling or bending for long periods
- Surfaces may be uneven or sandy
- There may be some thorny plants like thistle
- All minors should be accompanied by a guardian OR have their waiver signed 24 hours in advance to the workday

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Help bring the fun to Bicentennial Park! Join Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation for a special community celebration in honor of the grand opening of Bicentennial Park’s new splash pad.

This exciting park improvement will provide a fun, refreshing place for children and families to gather, play and enjoy the park during the warmer months. Volunteers will help make the grand opening welcoming, organized and fun for everyone who attends.

During this shift, volunteers may help set up chairs and tents, support the craft area, monitor an inflatable/game area and help initiate or monitor Olympic-style mini games for kids.

No prior experience is necessary — staff will provide instructions, supplies and guidance on site. Volunteers will receive a t-shirt to wear during the event.

Volunteers are welcome to sign up for both back-to-back shifts if they would like to help for the full event. We have built in transition time between shifts to allow for a smooth handoff.

Come lend a hand and help us celebrate the splash pad grand opening at Bicentennial Park!

Event Details:
Date: July 11, 2026

First volunteer shift: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Second volunteer shift: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location: Bicentennial Park, Ann Arbor

Volunteer tasks may include:
Setting up chairs and tents before the event
Helping monitor and facilitate the craft area
Monitoring an inflatable/game area for appropriate use and number of participants
Helping initiate and monitor Olympic-style mini games for kids
Answering basic questions and directing guests to staff as needed

Parking and check-in:
Volunteers should park in the parking lot
Please check in at the blue Parks & Recreation information tent when you arrive

What to wear and bring:
Comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor summer weather
Comfortable shoes for standing and walking
A reusable water bottle
Sunscreen or sun protection is recommended
Volunteers will receive a t-shirt to wear during the event

Please note:
Volunteers may be standing, walking or helping with activities for much of the shift
Some tasks may involve lifting, carrying or setting up event materials
Work areas may be outdoors in full sun
All minors must be accompanied by a guardian

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Show some love to Evergreen Park! Wrap up our Park Spotlight week at this beloved neighborhood park by giving back during our Love a Park Volunteer Workday. Throughout the week, Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation is highlighting this park with engaging programs for children and families. Whether you’ve attended events earlier in the week or are joining us for the first time, we invite community members to help care for the park while connecting with neighbors and supporting the spaces we all enjoy.

We'll be using handsaws and loppers to open up the trail through the natural area. Come lend a hand, meet your community, and show your love for a local Park!

Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
- Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Meeting Location: Evergreen Park Playground
- Parking: There is street parking near the south entrance off Valley Dr., within view of the playground.

What to wear and bring:
- Long pants, tall socks, and closed-toe shoes
- Dress for the weather
- A reusable water bottle
- We provide all necessary tools and supplies

Please note:
- Some tasks may involve bending, lifting, or being in full sun
- Work areas may have uneven terrain or minor tripping hazards
- All minors must be accompanied by a guardian

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Join the Ann Arbor Parks Volunteer Program for a special community volunteer event as we help welcome the park’s new splash pad with the creation of a colorful outdoor mural.

As part of the recent park renovations, volunteers will assist with painting a pre-designed mural on the exterior wall of the restroom and changing building. This project is designed to be fun and accessible for all skill levels—think of it as a community paint-by-number experience! No artistic experience is necessary.

This volunteer event is a great opportunity to help add creativity, color, and community pride to one of Ann Arbor’s updated park spaces while celebrating a major improvement for neighborhood families and visitors.

Staff will provide all supplies, materials, and guidance throughout the event.

Come help bring this mural to life and leave a lasting mark on Bicentennial Park!

Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Meeting location: Meet in the paved parking lot at the entrance of Bicentennial Park.

What to wear and bring:
Comfortable clothing appropriate for warm weather
Clothes and shoes that can get paint or dirt on them
A reusable water bottle
We provide all painting supplies and materials

Please note:
Some activities may involve standing for extended periods or reaching overhead
Work areas may have uneven surfaces or minor tripping hazards
All minors must be accompanied by a guardian

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Join the Ann Arbor Parks Volunteer Program and Xperi for a volunteer workday at Esch Park, a neighborhood park with a well-loved playground. During this volunteer event, we’ll focus on weeding and spreading play-safe woodchips on the playground. This effort will make the space safer for children and families while keeping the park looking its best. 

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, July 8, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Meeting Location: Please meet us at the Esch Park playground

What to wear and bring:

Closed-toe shoes

Weather-appropriate clothes that can get dusty or dirty

A reusable water bottle

We’ll provide tools and instruction

Please note:

Volunteers may be kneeling or bending for long periods

Surfaces may be uneven or sandy

There may be some thorny plants like thistle

All minors should be accompanied by a guardian

Please register at this link

Weather Note: We are carefully monitoring the forecast for this event. Due to expected heat index conditions, cancellation is possible. A final decision will be made closer to the event, and registered volunteers will be notified by text and email if any changes are needed.

Show some love to Lansdowne Park! Join the Ann Arbor Parks Volunteer Program for a volunteer workday at Lansdowne Park a well loved neighborhood park in the southwest corner of the city which features a unique rain garden! Together, we’ll weed thistle and other unwanted plants from around the playground area. This effort will make the space safer for children and families while keeping the park looking its best. 

Event Details:

What to wear and bring:

Long pants, tall socks, and closed-toe shoes

Clothes that can get dirty (you’ll be weeding around mulch and sand)

A reusable water bottle

Dress for the weather—layers and sun protection recommended

We’ll provide gloves and tools

Please note:

Volunteers may be kneeling or bending for long periods

Surfaces may be uneven or sandy

There may be some thorny plants like thistle

All minors should be accompanied by a guardian OR have their waiver signed 24 hours in advance to the workday