Opportunities From: United Way for Southeastern Michigan

Thanks to a recent grant, we're installing a rain garden at our Boynton, Detroit location on Tuesday, September 15th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and we're inviting volunteer groups throughout the day to help plant! 

The garden will feature 250+ native plants, which will create a diverse habitat for pollinators and wildlife while also improving our water quality and helping manage stormwater runoff. 

We'd love your support in helping our green spaces bloom into a beautiful community gathering place where our Brilliant families can connect with nature, spend time together, and inspire our youth through hands-on environmental stewardship. This is a full-day project, with the opportunity for flexible volunteer shifts between the building of the rain garden’s foundation, adding compost, and planting the native plants.

Whether you’re an experienced gardener or simply enjoy creating something beautiful, we’d be grateful for your support in helping us create a thriving community rain garden!

Each year, our hubs celebrate the joy and excitement of summer while welcoming the new school year with multiple days of Brilliant Back-to-School Bashes!

We're looking for volunteers to help make these celebrations unforgettable by encouraging our Brilliant students to begin the school year with confidence and the resources they need to succeed. Our celebrations connect families with essential school supplies, community resources, and support services, helping reduce barriers to learning and setting students up for a successful year ahead.

As a volunteer, you'll play a meaningful role in creating a welcoming, fun, and supportive experience for families preparing for the new school year ahead. Whether you're distributing school supplies, assisting with event activities, greeting families, or helping connect them with valuable community resources, your contribution will make a direct impact on students' readiness to learn and thrive.

We'd love to see you at one of our events:

If you're interested in attending one of our events, please complete this interest form and a member of our Brilliant Volunteer Team will follow-up via email.