Opportunities From: United Way for Southeastern Michigan

Overview:
Join the Post Adoption Resource Center (PARC) as an Administrative Volunteer and play a key role in supporting behind-the-scenes efforts that help serve families in 13 counties in southern MI. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys organization, working with data, and contributing to meaningful work in a supportive office environment.

Schedule: Ongoing/recurring. A minimum of 2–4 hours per week is preferred, with flexibility for additional hours.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

·       Assist with entering and verifying data for state and agency reporting.

·       Track and monitor internal spreadsheets.

·       Work with reports and other administrative tools.

·       Create resource sheets and other materials for families.

·       Take on additional administrative projects as needed.

Ideal Qualifications:

·       Prior administrative experience is a preferred.

·       Strong attention to detail.

·       Comfortable using computers and software tools.

·       Reliable and organized.

Requirements:

·       Must complete an interview.

·       Must pass a background check. 

About the 30 Wishes Campaign:
The 30 Wishes Campaign celebrates National Adoption Month every November by recognizing 30 outstanding adoptive families across Michigan through the MARE program (Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange). Nominated families are selected by a panel and granted a wish valued at up to $200. These wishes are fulfilled and then there are special celebration events that include lunch, dessert, family activities, and meaningful recognition of their incredible journeys.

Planning for this campaign begins well in advance, and we’re seeking a dedicated volunteer to help bring this impactful initiative to life!

Schedule: Ongoing/recurring through the end of November
Estimated Weekly Hours: 4-10 hours/week

Volunteer Responsibilities:
You’ll work closely with the campaign coordinator to support each phase of the campaign, from nominations to fulfillment to event day coordination. Tasks may include:

·       Assisting with overall campaign coordination.

·       Sorting and organizing family nominations for panel review.

·       Tracking scoring results and helping identify the top 30 families.

·       Contacting selected families to gather their wishes.

·       Ordering and tracking the delivery of wish items.

·       Collecting necessary documentation such as photo releases.

·       Communicating with families regularly for follow-up and logistics.

·       Supporting event planning and implementation in November.

Note: This role begins with a slower pace but will ramp up quickly once families are selected.

Ideal Volunteer Qualities:

·       Friendly, warm, and communicative personality

·       Strong attention to detail and organization

·       Comfortable overseeing timelines and tasks

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·       Experience in event planning or project coordination (preferred)

Requirements:

·       Must complete an interview.

·       Must pass a background check.

The Child Safe Michigan Mentoring Program is one of the only successful year-long programs in the state of Michigan that is dedicated primarily to youth with lived foster care experience ages 14-23. Not only do youth with lived foster care experience deal with age-appropriate issues facing youth today, but they also have to face being separated from their biological family, residing in new homes, and attending new schools all while dealing with the abuse and/or neglect that led to their placement in the foster care system.

The Mentoring Program requires at least a one-year commitment where the mentor and mentee meet two to four times per month within the community. Mentors must be at 21 years old. Once someone has decided to take the steps to becoming a mentor, they will be sent a packet of materials including an application and background check authorizations. They will be asked to provide contact information for three personal references who can attest to your character and appropriateness in mentoring a youth. Along with completing the application packet, they will participate in an interview with one of the Mentoring Program staff as a means of learning about their hobbies and interests to best match them with a mentee. This interview also allows an opportunity for them to ask questions they may have about the mentoring experience. As a final step of the application process, they will be invited to attend a six-hour New Mentor Orientation; this training is typically held on a Saturday and is conducted either in-person or virtually every three months.

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