Needs From: Volunteer Michigan

Public tours are offered every Saturday, May through October. Two time slots are available from 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm. During each of these tours, guests visit each barn and coop on property and have an opportunity to meet each rescued animal species. Led by a trained tour guide, visitors learn specific resident rescue stories and interesting facts about their species' nature and lived experience in the agriculture industry. Dedicated volunteers are needed to assist each of these tours.

Field trips at Barn Sanctuary offer a unique experience for children in K-8th grades to view our rescued animal residents up close, tour the grounds and facilities, and connect with our mission to create a safe haven where each individual animal is treated with empathy and compassion. We are in need of volunteers that are excited to share our mission with students from our local community. Volunteers will serve as chaperones for groups of students as they navigate the sanctuary with one of our sanctuary guides. They will be responsible for connecting with students, leading a craft or activity, and most importantly, ensuring the safety of our residents and guests.

Our shelter team works tirelessly to offer each animal in our care the highest possible quality of life with top-notch medical care and enriched, clean and safe living environments. Help staff keep our barns and coops clean to ensure that each of our residents get to live out the rest of their lives in dignity and comfort. You’ll get the opportunity to enjoy the grounds and spend quality time with all of our rescues. 

Are you interested in making a difference in your community? Do you have a special place in your heart for children? The Davies Project seeks passionate and devoted individuals to drive a child and family members to subspecialty medical appointments in the Tri-county area.

Volunteer drivers are unpaid and use their vehicles to drive families to medical appointments. It’s like a neighbor driving a neighbor. Our volunteers are highly respected and truly the heartbeat of our organization. There is no time commitment required to serve. You may drive one client per month or three clients in one week to medical appointments; you make that decision. 

To learn more, contact Maryann at maryann@thedaviesproject. 

Volunteer virtually  to support the young readers of Detroit! 

Today, 60 percent of Detroit youth under five live in poverty, and by third grade only 14 percent of these children are reading at grade level. Reading Partners and Brilliant Detroit are working together to harness the power of community to provide these young students with access to high-quality learning opportunities. Are you ready to help a student become a lifelong learner?

Volunteer roles & responsibilities:

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Volunteer virtually  to support the young readers of Detroit! 

Today, 60 percent of Detroit youth under five live in poverty, and by third grade only 14 percent of these children are reading at grade level. Reading Partners and Brilliant Detroit are working together to harness the power of community to provide these young students with access to high-quality learning opportunities. Are you ready to help a student become a lifelong learner?

Volunteer roles & responsibilities:

Volunteer next steps:

Walk for about 30 minutes with a Kidney Companion. 

All walks will be in the Traverse City area and at least one existing vetted Kidney Companion will be there. The walks are intended to build a habit for patients pre and post transplant surgery as well as be a time to socialize.

Sometimes a walk will be for a larger crowd for broad community. Often times, we will schedule a walk with a patient close to their home with a smaller group. 

Please let us know your interest and we will follow up directly with location and timing of a small group walk!

Thank you!

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Impact of Position: You will be one of the first faces people see when they visit Sloan Museum of Discovery which means you will help set the tone so that guests have an enjoyable and memorable experience of the museum.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

This position is for you if:

You will succeed in this position if: 

Time Commitment: minimum of 3-4 hours once a week while the museum is open to the public

Orientation and Training: You will be taught how to scan tickets and be given updated information about new exhibits. No computer program skills or certain physical abilities are needed for this position.

Outside of specific department position training, all volunteers must complete a Sloan Museum of Discovery and Longway Planetarium volunteer orientation session that will provide building familiarization tours and an overview of volunteer-related policies and procedures. Volunteers will be asked to submit a criminal background check. Volunteers who do not agree to the background check will be refused assignment. 

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Impact of Position: You will assist in the administration of a visitor survey that will inform staff about the visitor experience at Sloan Museum of Discovery. Data will include information on the accessibility and usability of interactives and exhibits. Surveys are essential to understand if Sloan Museum is meeting its goals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

This position is for you if:

You will succeed in this position if:

Time Commitment: minimum 1 - 2 hours a week any day the museum is open

Orientation and Training: You will be trained on how to appropriately administer a paper and pencil survey so the accurate data is collected.

Outside of specific department position training, all volunteers must complete a Sloan Museum of Discovery and Longway Planetarium volunteer orientation session that will provide building familiarization tours and an overview of  volunteer-related policies and procedures. Volunteers will be asked to submit a criminal background check. Volunteers who do not agree to the background check will be refused assignment. 

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Impact of the Position: Mazes & Brain Gamers engage with visitors of all ages, encourage visitors to ask questions, try new things, and expand their thinking. You will help ensure that this temporary exhibit is clean and interactives are ready for new visitors throughout the entirety of your shift.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

This position is for you if:

You will succeed in this position if: 

Time Commitment: 3-4 hours shifts while the museum is open to the public (mornings and weekends needed most)

Orientation and Training: Additional training for Mazes and Brain Gamers include an overview of the exhibit docent guide and an in-depth guided tour of the exhibit by a member of the Education & Outreach Team. You will also be trained by the Exhibits Team on how to properly reset and perform small routine cleanings of the exhibit.

Outside of specific department position training, all volunteers must complete a Sloan Museum of Discovery and Longway Planetarium volunteer orientation session that provide a building familiarization tour and an overview of volunteer related policies and procedures. Volunteers will be asked to submit to a criminal background check. Volunteers who do not agree to the background check will be refused assignment.

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Impact of Position: You will provide support during special events hosted by Sloan Museum of Discovery and Longway Planetarium. Your support of staff during these events will help create meaningful experiences for guests.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

This position is for you if:

You will succeed in this position if:

Time Commitment: 4-5 hours monthly as needed (scheduling occurs at least 14 days in advanced)

Orientation and Training: Each special event is different so you will receive an email with information about the program and your role in it. You will need to arrive early for every event to receive a “run of show” training.

Outside of specific department position training, all volunteers must complete a Sloan Museum of Discovery and Longway Planetarium volunteer orientation session that provide a building familiarization tour and an overview of volunteer related policies and procedures. Volunteers will be asked to submit to a criminal background check. Volunteers who do not agree to the background check will be refused assignment.

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Impact of Position: You will provide support during special programs hosted by Longway Planetarium.
“Special Programs” are defined as programs/events held by the Planetarium Department outside of their regular shows. Your support of staff during these programs will help create meaningful experiences for guests.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

This position is for you if:

You will succeed in this position if:

Time Commitment: 3-4 hours monthly as needed (scheduling occurs at least 14 days in advanced)

Orientation and Training: Each special program is different so you will receive an email with information about the program and your role in it. You will need to arrive early for every program to receive a “run of show” training. You will be encouraged to attend other Longway events and shows to expand their astronomical knowledge.

Outside of specific department position training, all volunteers must complete a Sloan Museum of Discovery and Longway Planetarium volunteer orientation session that will provide building familiarization tours and an overview of  volunteer-related policies and procedures. Volunteers will be asked to submit a criminal background check. Volunteers who do not agree to the background check will be refused assignment. 

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Impact of Position: Gallery Guides honor visitor knowledge and experience opportunities to connect with museum interactives and expand ideas. Engaging with visitors of all ages, Gallery Guides encourage visitors to ask questions, try new things, and expand their thinking.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

This position is for you if:

You will succeed in this position if:

Time Commitment: minimum 3-4 hours once a week while the museum is open to the public

Orientation and Training: Additional training for Volunteer Gallery Guides include overview of the Floor Staff handbook and an in-depth guided tour of the gallery spaces and closets. Your first Gallery Guide Shift will allow you to train side by side with one of our Floor Staff Members.

Outside of specific department position training, all volunteers must complete a Sloan Museum of Discovery and Longway Planetarium volunteer orientation session that will provide building familiarization tours and an overview of  volunteer-related policies and procedures. Volunteers will be asked to submit a criminal background check. Volunteers who do not agree to the background check will be refused assignment. 

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Impact of Position: You will help ensure galleries are safe, clean, and ready for all of our visitors. The maintenance and cleanliness of museum gallery space is of the utmost importance to ensure the both staff and visitors have a safe, welcoming, and secure environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

This position is for you if:

You will succeed in this position if:

Time Commitment: minimum 2-4 hour shift 1 day a week (preferably Mondays)

Orientation and Training: You will be required to complete safety training and will be trained one on one to perform any duties they are assigned.  

Outside of specific department position training, all volunteers must complete a Sloan Museum of Discovery and Longway Planetarium volunteer orientation session that will provide building familiarization tours and an overview of  volunteer-related policies and procedures. Volunteers will be asked to submit a criminal background check. Volunteers who do not agree to the background check will be refused assignment. 

The Refugee Mentoring Program works to provide appropriate adults to help meet the specific needs of the individual youth. Mentors help youth adjust to a new culture in the United States as well as improve their personal social and independent living skills. Mentoring is a great opportunity to make a difference in the life of a refugee youth far from home while building new friendships in the process. 

Mentors Requirements and Expectations: 

Do you enjoy driving? Looking to make a difference in the lives of older adults in Kent County? Deliver meals to homebound seniors on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday morning giving them not only nutritious meals, but social connection too. Commitment can be once, once a week, once a month... whatever works in your schedule. 

Magazine Editor-in-Chief:

Content Writer/Reporter:

Digital Marketing Specialist:

Graphic Designer:

Photographer/Videographer:

Administrative Coordinator:

As a tutor, you would be supporting adults in the Washtenaw County community to improve their English as a second language skills. Tutoring can take place in a variety of settings, such as libraries, community centers, adult education centers, and also online. Tutoring can be one-on-one or in groups. The role of a tutor is to support learners to achieve their goals and improve their language skills through personalized instruction and support.

Legislative Ambassadors are vital members of ACS CAN's volunteer team who cultivate relationships with elected officials to drive policy change on cancer-related issues They contribute significantly to prioritizing the fight against cancer at the federal, state and local levels. ACS CAN's key campaigns encompass increasing research cancer research funding, reducing tobacco's impact through legislation and enhancing programs to address health disparities and improve the quality of life for those affected by cancer. Our volunteers have access to the training, tools and resources needed to amplify their advocacy efforts.

If you are a mom, you are qualified!! Children don't come with a "how-to" manual but rather, you create the manual as raise your children. Now that you have all this expertise, share it with a new mom. You've been there! And you can encourage a young mom on her student parent journey with Hope for Single Moms.

Hope for Single Moms removes single mom families from high-risk poverty situations and gives them the tools they need to become economically independent. One of the ways we do that is to provide our families with a team of support while the mom is on her student parent journey. Part of that support is having an experienced mom, or team of experienced moms, paired up with a single mom family. Gather your three best friends to laugh, cry, hug and encourage single mom.

A team of four means each woman takes one week a month to check in with her "mom" and make a difference. There is a mentor training for some of the details about conveying a need to Hope for Single Moms. 

This is great for a women's bible study to be a mom team. Or the women in a church group can be part of a mom team, while the men and single ladies can be the rest of her life assistance team. Because we all know life can throw anyone curves.

Volunteers need to consent to and pass a background check.

Hope for Single Moms is growing! And that's a great thing because it means we can transform more single mom families in West Michigan. Hope for Single Moms removes single mom families from high-risk poverty situations and gives them the tools they need to become economically independent. We do that by helping single moms to get the career education they need to provide well for their families and find a path to a better, more fulfilling life; thus breaking the cycle of poverty. 

If you’ve ever thought you want to leave a legacy of caring, then Hope for Single Moms has a great opportunity for you! You can work from home, responding to emails from single moms and volunteers, as well as follow-up with them. The more you know about Canva, or a similar graphic design tool, the more opportunity you help us meet the increasing needs we get from the community. 

There would also be set hours each day where you will have phone calls forwarded to you.

This is currently a volunteer position but can lead to part-time paid employment, depending on your interest and availability. A paid position will include picking up print jobs, going to the post office and other smaller errands.

Our organization basic needs are volunteers, mentorship, and leadership training. 

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f you’ve ever thought you want to leave a legacy of caring, then Hope for Single Moms has a great opportunity for you! We make it possible for single moms to get the career education they need to provide well for their families and find a path to a better, more fulfilling life; thus breaking the cycle of poverty.

There are over 29,000 single mom families in Kent County alone; nearly half live in poverty. Giving these families an opportunity for a better life takes a village; and board members are  part of that village. As a board member you will have a front row seat to these family transformations, as well as cast the vision for future growth and opportunities for HSM.

HOPE FOR SINGLE MOMS has grown from a start-up in 2016 to a respected changemaker in West Michigan, raising over $100,000 in 2022. In our six year history, we have four graduates and provided financial assistance to three additional single mom families.  More information regarding our program is available on our website at https://hsmgr.org/

Our goal is for every child to thrive and every single mom to become financially self-sufficient — first in West Michigan, and then, throughout the state. In order to achieve these objectives, we need to develop our programmatic impact and our organizational capacity. We are seeking volunteer leaders, who have a passion to help single mom families thrive, to join our dynamic board of directors.

Board members are actively involved in organizational governance, have the fiduciary responsibility of the organization and are expected to attend six-one hour bi-monthly board meetings, as well as personally donate. You will also receive training as a leader. You are the agency's biggest cheerleaders, and should invite your circle of influence to join you in changing the lives of two generations.  

If you’re interested in using your expertise, perspective, experience and leadership to help give these families a better life, let’s continue the conversation.

 A potential board member packet is available by emailing info@hsmgr.org

Please submit a resume with your request. Thanks. Looking forward to connecting with you!

The Michigan Community Service Commission is launching a Skills Based Volunteer Service to support all Michigan Nonprofits.  We are seeking volunteers to serve as project managers and skills based volunteers.  Volunteers may serve as their schedule allows, select projects they are interested in serving on and volunteers may wish to serve as a project manager.  

Skills based volunteers are generally people who currently have the skill, education and background in a specific area or field of study.  Generally speaking most volunteers have at least two years experience in a certain area to be able to effectively deliver a project for a nonprofit.  Skills needed range from financial, communications, technology, volunteer management and business operations.  

The purpose of this position is to assist the Facilities Supervisor with shelter upkeep, maintenance issues, and special projects around the shelter.

Key Responsibilities:

Time Commiment:

Volunteers can schedule for weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis. Shifts can be scheduled M-F 9am-3pm or on weekends as arranged with staff.

Dress Code:

We ask that volunteers wear clothing that provides modest coverage. Close-toed shoes are required, for safety and hygiene reasons.

Important Information:

[Volunteer Opportunity] Social Media Manager for Majestic Roots Nonprofit

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Majestic Roots, a nonprofit organization that provides support for the intellectual and developmentally delayed individual when they lose a parent or caregiver, we are seeking a talented and committed volunteer to join our team as a Social Media Manager.

Role Description:

As a Social Media Manager for Majestic Roots, you will play a crucial role in expanding our reach and impact by harnessing the power of social media platforms. Your primary responsibility will be to develop and implement engaging social media strategies that effectively communicate our mission, values, and initiatives to a broad audience. By creating compelling content, managing our social media accounts, and engaging with our online community, you will help raise awareness, drive engagement, and cultivate a vibrant online presence for Majestic Roots.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with the organization's goals and values

- Create and curate engaging content, including posts, images, videos, and infographics, for various social media platforms (such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn)

- Manage and maintain our social media accounts, ensuring consistency in messaging, branding, and voice

- Monitor and respond to comments, messages, and inquiries across platforms in a timely and professional manner

- Stay up-to-date with social media trends, best practices, and emerging platforms, and propose innovative ideas to enhance our online presence

- Collaborate with the communications team to align social media efforts with broader marketing and communication initiatives

- Track and analyze social media metrics to measure the effectiveness of campaigns and generate actionable insights for continuous improvement

- Identify opportunities for partnerships, collaborations, and influencer outreach to expand our online community and reach new audiences

Requirements:

- Passion for environmental conservation and sustainable living

- Proven experience managing social media platforms and developing successful social media strategies (prior experience with nonprofit organizations is a plus)

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create engaging content tailored to different audiences

- Proficiency in using social media management tools and analytics platforms

- Creative mindset and ability to think outside the box to generate compelling content ideas

- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

- Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a team environment

Benefits:

- Opportunity to contribute to a reputable nonprofit organization dedicated to environmental conservation and sustainable living

- Chance to develop and enhance your social media management skills and gain practical experience in the nonprofit sector

- Networking opportunities with professionals in the environmental and sustainability fields

- Certificate of volunteer service and a letter of recommendation upon successful completion of your commitment

If you are passionate about leveraging social media for a good cause and want to make a meaningful difference in the world, we invite you to join the Majestic Roots team as a Social Media Manager. We look forward to hearing from you!

We are looking for a volunteer who would be willing to come in every once in a while, to write thank you cards for all of the donations that we receive. We receive a multitude of donations, both material and monetary, and we want the people who donated to know how extremely grateful we are of their support. Having someone with the skill of both penmanship and creative writing ability to write those thank you cards would be extremely appreciated. 

We are look for caring compassionate people who are willing to serve people who are in the most vulnerable times of their life. We are looking for someone to be a set of helping hands to aid our caregiver from the hours of 4:00pm to 9:00pm. Those are the most difficult hours of the day for our staff, so to have another person there would be very helpful. We understand that not everybody is comfortable with tending to the needs of the elderly. That is not a requirement whatsoever. Our home is just like any other home in that it needs cleaned, it needs someone to greet anyone that comes through the door, it needs yard work done, etc. Having someone volunteer to fulfill those household duties would allow our caregivers to better focus on our guests. 

Hired in Michigan Community Empowerment is dedicated to fueling the growth and prosperity of Michigan's vibrant economic landscape. Our mission is to bolster the hiring capacity of Michigan employers through comprehensive workforce solutions and resources. We endeavor to bridge the gap between local talent and businesses, enabling them to start, expand, and sustain their operations effectively. We are committed to fostering a thriving business environment that not only attracts but also retains a skilled and diverse workforce, thereby empowering our communities and reinforcing Michigan's position as a hub of innovation and employment opportunities.

Website www.hiredinmichigan.org

Email your resume to nonprofit@hiredinmichigan.org 

Include all relevant experience in a detailed cover letter, including your availability for the position

The Entry-Level Building Fundraiser will play a key role in our fundraising efforts, specifically focusing on securing funds for the development, renovation, or maintenance of our building projects. This role will involve developing relationships with potential donors, organizing fundraising campaigns, and assisting with fundraising events.

Responsibilities:

Fundraising Campaigns: Assist in planning and implementing fundraising campaigns specifically geared toward building projects.

Donor Relations: Identify and build relationships with potential donors, keeping them engaged with regular updates about the progress of building projects.

Event Support: Assist in planning and executing fundraising events that align with our building fundraising goals.

Grant Applications: Assist in researching and applying for grants related to building projects, in collaboration with the grant writing team.

Reporting: Help maintain accurate records of donations and prepare reports on fundraising progress towards building goals.

Required Experience & Skills:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Fundraising, Nonprofit Management, Communications, or a related field is preferred.

Experience: Prior experience in a fundraising role or volunteering in a related capacity is a plus.

Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Basic understanding of fundraising strategies and donor relations. Organizational and multitasking abilities. Proficiency in MS Office or similar software.

Attributes: A passion for the mission of the nonprofit, ability to work well in a team, and a proactive approach towards problem-solving.

Hired in Michigan Community Empowerment is dedicated to fueling the growth and prosperity of Michigan's vibrant economic landscape. Our mission is to bolster the hiring capacity of Michigan employers through comprehensive workforce solutions and resources. We endeavor to bridge the gap between local talent and businesses, enabling them to start, expand, and sustain their operations effectively. We are committed to fostering a thriving business environment that not only attracts but also retains a skilled and diverse workforce, thereby empowering our communities and reinforcing Michigan's position as a hub of innovation and employment opportunities.

Website www.hiredinmichigan.org

Email your resume to nonprofit@hiredinmichigan.org 

Include all relevant experience in a detailed cover letter, including your availability for the position

The Entry-Level Event Fundraising Planner is responsible for assisting in the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising events for our organization. This position will work under the guidance of senior event planners and the Fundraising Manager.

Responsibilities:

Event Planning & Execution: Assist in all stages of event planning, including venue selection, budgeting, arranging vendors and caterers, event promotion, and on-the-day event management.

Fundraising Support: Work with the fundraising team to integrate fundraising elements into events, such as ticket sales, auctions, raffles, and sponsorships.

Stakeholder Liaison: Coordinate with vendors, volunteers, staff, and attendees to ensure a smooth event experience.

Marketing & Promotion: Assist in promoting the event through various channels, including social media, email newsletters, and local media.

Post-Event Tasks: Help with event clean-up, thanking participants and donors, measuring event success, and making recommendations for future events.

Required Experience & Skills:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field is preferred.

Experience: Previous experience in event planning or volunteering in event-related roles is a plus.

Skills: Excellent organizational skills, ability to multitask, and attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are necessary. Proficiency in MS Office or similar software is preferred.

Attributes: A passion for the mission of the nonprofit, ability to work well in a team, and a proactive approach towards problem-solving.

Hired in Michigan Community Empowerment is dedicated to fueling the growth and prosperity of Michigan's vibrant economic landscape. Our mission is to bolster the hiring capacity of Michigan employers through comprehensive workforce solutions and resources. We endeavor to bridge the gap between local talent and businesses, enabling them to start, expand, and sustain their operations effectively. We are committed to fostering a thriving business environment that not only attracts but also retains a skilled and diverse workforce, thereby empowering our communities and reinforcing Michigan's position as a hub of innovation and employment opportunities.

Website www.hiredinmichigan.org

Email your resume to nonprofit@hiredinmichigan.org 

Include all relevant experience in a detailed cover letter, including your availability for the position

Responsibilities: Assisting with public relations, promoting the organization's activities, managing social media, and engaging the community.

Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field. Basic knowledge of marketing strategies and excellent communication skills are necessary.

Hired in Michigan Community Empowerment is dedicated to fueling the growth and prosperity of Michigan's vibrant economic landscape. Our mission is to bolster the hiring capacity of Michigan employers through comprehensive workforce solutions and resources. We endeavor to bridge the gap between local talent and businesses, enabling them to start, expand, and sustain their operations effectively. We are committed to fostering a thriving business environment that not only attracts but also retains a skilled and diverse workforce, thereby empowering our communities and reinforcing Michigan's position as a hub of innovation and employment opportunities.

Website www.hiredinmichigan.org

Email your resume to nonprofit@hiredinmichigan.org 

Include all relevant experience in a detailed cover letter, including your availability for the position

Responsibilities: Assisting in identifying potential funding sources, understanding funding requirements, maintaining a database of potential funders, and assisting the Grant Writer.

Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience. Strong research skills and a basic understanding of grant processes are preferred.

Hired in Michigan Community Empowerment is dedicated to fueling the growth and prosperity of Michigan's vibrant economic landscape. Our mission is to bolster the hiring capacity of Michigan employers through comprehensive workforce solutions and resources. We endeavor to bridge the gap between local talent and businesses, enabling them to start, expand, and sustain their operations effectively. We are committed to fostering a thriving business environment that not only attracts but also retains a skilled and diverse workforce, thereby empowering our communities and reinforcing Michigan's position as a hub of innovation and employment opportunities.

Website www.hiredinmichigan.org

Email your resume to nonprofit@hiredinmichigan.org 

Include all relevant experience in a detailed cover letter, including your availability for the position

Grant Writer (Entry Level):

Responsibilities: Writing compelling grant proposals, collaborating with the Grant Researcher and Development Team, and maintaining records of submitted grants.

Experience: Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, or a related field. Excellent writing and communication skills required. Prior experience in grant writing is preferred but not always necessary.

Hired in Michigan Community Empowerment is dedicated to fueling the growth and prosperity of Michigan's vibrant economic landscape. Our mission is to bolster the hiring capacity of Michigan employers through comprehensive workforce solutions and resources. We endeavor to bridge the gap between local talent and businesses, enabling them to start, expand, and sustain their operations effectively. We are committed to fostering a thriving business environment that not only attracts but also retains a skilled and diverse workforce, thereby empowering our communities and reinforcing Michigan's position as a hub of innovation and employment opportunities.

Website www.hiredinmichigan.org

Email your resume to nonprofit@hiredinmichigan.org 

Include all relevant experience in a detailed cover letter, including your availability for the position

Fundraising Director

Responsibilities: Assisting in fundraising efforts, donor relations, event planning, coordinating with the grant writer and researcher, and maintaining fundraising databases.

Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience. Prior experience in fundraising or a similar role is preferred, but not always necessary.

Hired in Michigan Community Empowerment is dedicated to fueling the growth and prosperity of Michigan's vibrant economic landscape. Our mission is to bolster the hiring capacity of Michigan employers through comprehensive workforce solutions and resources. We endeavor to bridge the gap between local talent and businesses, enabling them to start, expand, and sustain their operations effectively. We are committed to fostering a thriving business environment that not only attracts but also retains a skilled and diverse workforce, thereby empowering our communities and reinforcing Michigan's position as a hub of innovation and employment opportunities.

Website www.hiredinmichigan.org

Email your resume to nonprofit@hiredinmichigan.org 

Include all relevant experience in a detailed cover letter, including your availability for the position

Program Coordinator:

Responsibilities: Assisting in the planning and implementation of programs, coordinating with staff and volunteers, contributing to program evaluation and improvement, client engagement, and reporting on program outcomes.

Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience, preferably with at least 1 year of experience in program coordination or a similar role within a nonprofit organization.

Hired in Michigan Community Empowerment is dedicated to fueling the growth and prosperity of Michigan's vibrant economic landscape. Our mission is to bolster the hiring capacity of Michigan employers through comprehensive workforce solutions and resources. We endeavor to bridge the gap between local talent and businesses, enabling them to start, expand, and sustain their operations effectively. We are committed to fostering a thriving business environment that not only attracts but also retains a skilled and diverse workforce, thereby empowering our communities and reinforcing Michigan's position as a hub of innovation and employment opportunities.

Website www.hiredinmichigan.org

Executive Director:

Responsibilities: Oversee daily operations, manage staff, ensure alignment with mission and strategic goals, represent the organization to the public, engage with key stakeholders, fundraise, and budgeting.

Experience: While this is typically not an entry-level position, someone assuming this role would generally need at least 5 years of experience in nonprofit leadership or management, a solid understanding of the nonprofit sector, and a commitment to the organization's mission.

Brilliant Detroit will offer multiple literacy programs in-person for the summer of 2023. We are seeking new tutors to fill our growing student demand. In-person Volunteer Literacy Tutors will be asked to tutor small groups of 3-5 children, ages 5-8, according to their chosen program’s literacy curriculum. The summer session will start July 10th and end on August 24th. Tutoring sessions will occur Monday - Thursdays between the hours of 10am-2pm. We ask that volunteers commit to tutoring twice a week for 1.5 hours at a time. We will schedule your sessions based on your availability.

Volunteer tutors will be asked to attend a program-specific training and a diversity, equity, and inclusion training and undergo a background check.

Some of the tasks that tutors may perform include the following:

In-person tutoring will be offered at the following Brilliant Detroit sites:

Story Time is a weekend activity for Peggy's Place residents aged 1-15. Story Time volunteers read to kids and offer engagement through imaginative story telling!

From mailings to shredding, we have it all! Our office staff are pleasant to work along side. We are in need of someone to assist with tasks such as folding paper for mailings, shredding documents, phone conversations, as well as other typical office jobs.

This position is for those 55+ and want to become part of the Americorps Senior volunteer-based program. We have been in Kent County for 50 years and would love to have you join us on your volunteer journey.

This position offers a great amount of fun, socialization, flexibility and helps our partnering organizations enhance their current programs within the community.

These are a few ways but not limited to: prepping event mailers, event prep and assistance. Some of these opportunities could done in a remote setting.

Contact us today to for more information and to get started on your new journey!

This position is for those 55+ and want to become part of the Americorps Senior volunteer-based program. We have been in Kent County for 50 years and would love to have you join us on your volunteer journey.

This position offers a great amount of fun, socialization, flexibility and helps our partnering organizations enhance their current programs within the community.

These are a few ways but not limited to: prepping event mailers, event prep and assistance. Some of these opportunities could done in a remote setting.

Contact us today to for more information and to get started on your new journey!

Special Olympics Michigan AmeriCorps is a health-focused AmeriCorps program with multiple service sites throughout the state of Michigan. Members lead various health initiatives to address health disparities for people with intellectual disabilities and the community as a whole. Some member duties include leading health and fitness programming, planning family engagement health events, planning and leading developmental sports practices, expanding the reach of the Special Olympics Michigan Unified Champion Schools initiatives, working with local school systems to provide support and programming, engaging volunteers, spreading awareness of key mental health information, and participating in team meetings and service projects. Members are encouraged to take on leadership roles within the team. Reasonable accommodations can be provided for interviews and for service assignments upon request. Special Olympics Michigan AmeriCorps prohibits discrimination based upon race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, or military service.

We offer a competitive living allowance, and Education Award for education costs and qualified student loans, student loan forbearance, student loan interest accrual payments, and access to professional training and development.

We can't wait to have you as a part of our team!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
We take all necessary precautions to keep our staff and clients safe during this time. We follow state guidelines and school protocols as well.

Special Olympics Michigan AmeriCorps is a health-focused AmeriCorps program with multiple service sites throughout the state of Michigan. Members lead various health initiatives to address health disparities for people with intellectual disabilities and the community as a whole. Some member duties include leading health and fitness programming, planning family engagement health events, planning and leading developmental sports practices, expanding the reach of the Special Olympics Michigan Unified Champion Schools initiatives, working with local school systems to provide support and programming, engaging volunteers, spreading awareness of key mental health information, and participating in team meetings and service projects. Members are encouraged to take on leadership roles within the team. Reasonable accommodations can be provided for interviews and for service assignments upon request. Special Olympics Michigan AmeriCorps prohibits discrimination based upon race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, or military service.

We offer a competitive living allowance, and Education Award for education costs and qualified student loans, student loan forbearance, student loan interest accrual payments, and access to professional training and development.

We can't wait to have you as a part of our team!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
We take all necessary precautions to keep our staff and clients safe during this time. We follow state guidelines and school protocols as well.

Special Olympics Michigan AmeriCorps is a health-focused AmeriCorps program with multiple service sites throughout the state of Michigan. Members lead various health initiatives to address health disparities for people with intellectual disabilities and the community as a whole. Some member duties include leading health and fitness programming, planning family engagement health events, planning and leading developmental sports practices, expanding the reach of the Special Olympics Michigan Unified Champion Schools initiatives, working with local school systems to provide support and programming, engaging volunteers, spreading awareness of key mental health information, and participating in team meetings and service projects. Members are encouraged to take on leadership roles within the team. Reasonable accommodations can be provided for interviews and for service assignments upon request. Special Olympics Michigan AmeriCorps prohibits discrimination based upon race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, or military service.

We offer a competitive living allowance, and Education Award for education costs and qualified student loans, student loan forbearance, student loan interest accrual payments, and access to professional training and development.

We can't wait to have you as a part of our team!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
We take all necessary precautions to keep our staff and clients safe during this time. We follow state guidelines and school protocols as well.

Make a difference by giving your time in an office setting.

Administrative Support Volunteers Needed for Busy Flint Hospice Agency.

Do you like filing, copying and answering phones? We need you! 

Interested? Setup a Meeting --> Meeting Link

Training and orientation provided. No cost to you. The most precious gift that you have to give is your time.

Hospice Volunteers needed. Bring a little sunshine, fun, and friendship to a lonely lady or gentleman. Visit a hospice patient in your area at nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or their own home. Read to the patient, sing to them, look at pictures together, or just "be there". Volunteer as little as one hour a week making someone happy. Training and orientation provided. No cost to you. The most precious gift that you have to give is your time. About Hospice Hospice is an extensive Program for anyone with a diagnosis or decline in health that could limit their life expectancy to 6 months or less if the disease/decline runs its normal course. Our Mission Making a difference by providing care from our heart to enhance the quality of life for those with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones. Our Volunteer Program At Heart to Heart Hospice our volunteers are a vital part of our hospice team. Together we can help improve the quality of life for hospice patients. Volunteers provide service to patients in a number of different ways. Depending on your interests, skills, talents, and the amount of time you have, there are a variety of ways that you can help. Some of the ways our volunteers make a difference in the lives of patients are through...... Respite/Break for the caregiver Companionship Activities Pet Therapy Clerical/Office Work All volunteers receive orientation and training to ensure they feel comfortable with their tasks. Training is held at our office in Flint at a time convenient for the perspective volunteer. Training is approximately 1 hours and generally covers the following areas: Philosophy of hospice care A comprehensive overview of services offered by the hospice Physical, emotional, social, and spiritual issues that people can encounter at the end of life An overview of chronic and life-limiting illnesses Effective communication skills when speaking with the patient and family members Information about interpersonal family issues and relationships Basic information about grief and loss. Volunteers are required to be fingerprinted, have a background checks, and receive the two-step TB tests. There is no cost involved to the volunteer. However, we ask that the volunteer commit to being available one time a week for at least one year. Volunteers must be 18 or older and must provide their own transportation. All volunteers must have covid vaccinated or have an excuse waiver.

OVERVIEW

We are looking for enthusiastic people to lead the Diabetes Personal Action Toward Health (PATH) workshop in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties. 

Diabetes PATH is a recurring six-week workshop in which trained lay leaders (this is where you come in!) help people with diabetes learn skills to manage their condition and improve their quality of life.  Topics include healthy eating, physical activity, monitoring blood sugar, managing emotions, action planning, and much more

QUALIFICATIONS

I'M READY! WHAT'S NEXT?

To be placed on a list to contact when a new training is scheduled, or for more information, contact Christine Histed at 517-887-1450 or histedc@tcoa.org.

To learn more about TCOA's evidence-based programs, please visit us here.

Create Explainer Videos

(Explainer videos, cartoon Illustrations, motion graphic videos). Real-Life Commercial Videos with Voice-over. )

Videos must be engaging and increase social media clicks and views or commercials on television quality.

Must be extremely knowledgeable in all of adobe's products (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere.

What we ask for:

Superior Quality Work
Revisions
Videos in Multiple English Languages with native accent voice-overs

WHAT WE OFFER VOLUNTEERS

Volunteer Students will receive two American Council on Education (ACE️(r) credit recommendations in Marketing for a Lower-Division Baccalaureate.

The volunteer externship program is five months in length with a flexible weekly schedule; after the externship, students receive a professional certification in Meta Social Media Marketing, two credit recommendations, professional accreditation, and a recommendation letter for resume submission.

MUST BE CERTIFIED. Must be certified by a verifiable company or school.

* Personal Life Coaching
* Career Coaching

1. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
2. FITNESS & HEALTH
3. CAREER
4. TRAVEL
5. EDUCATION & LEARNING
6. ARTS & CREATIVITY
7. FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS
8. PHILANTHROPY
9. WEALTH & FINANCE
10. REAL ESTATE

You will record a minimum of three week video presentations/tutorials regarding various life coach or career topics.

Weekly Video Presentation
You will recommend a topic you would like to create a presentation for or your supervisor will suggest a topic participants have requested.

You will write a short article regarding the topic that we will publish in our monthly magazine You’re Hired! Job Magazine www.yourehiredmag.com this can help promote your brand as a Career or Personal Coach

You will record a 60-minute presentation on PowerPoint with audio for participants.

Participations will be online to watch a live presentation regarding the coaching topic. As you teach, you will provide questions and answers to assist participants with additional questions.

Must know how to record presentations with video and audio using Online Video Editor - Clipchamp or similar recording platform

WHAT WE OFFER VOLUNTEERS

Volunteer Students will receive two American Council on Education (ACE️(r) credit recommendations in Marketing for a Lower-Division Baccalaureate.

The volunteer externship program is five months in length with a flexible weekly schedule; after the externship, students receive a professional certification in Meta Social Media Marketing, two credit recommendations, professional accreditation, and a recommendation letter for resume submission.

Are you a nursing student? Have you benefited from hospice services? Are you retired? Do you enjoying helping others? If you said yes, this is a great opportunity for you.

Visit with hospice patients to provide companionship or respite care. Volunteers will visit with patients 1 - 2 hours a week talking to patients, reading, playing cards, or helping patients write letters. Volunteers can sit with patients while family members may need a break or have to leave for appointments. Volunteers can also provide hand massage, aromatherapy, or gardening.

There are opportunities to visit with hospice patients in Frankenmuth, Saginaw, the Thumb area, and surrounding areas within 50 miles of Frankenmuth.

Teach one learner how to read by focusing on letters, sounds, and spelling patterns.

You’ll be able to teach learners of all ages and abilities how to read better.  Our scripted curriculum, The Barton Reading and Spelling System, was designed with you in mind.  Each lesson, list, and reading passage is scripted so you can focus on getting to know your learner and help them reach their goals.  You'll work with the same learner two hours a week until they reach grade level.

Most of our learners have warning signs of dyslexia, the most common cause of reading failure.

COVID-19 disrupted education delivery across the country.  The demand for reading tutors is higher than ever. 

No previous employment experience required. College students with educational courses experience are welcome to apply. Student grant writing teams are welcome to apply.
A minimum of a presently enrolled student in a community college or degree granting institution, but preferably a college senior pursuing a degree in one of the following fields: Philanthropy, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or a related field. Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office, possess strong communication skills and have some marketing experience.
Responsibilities will include researching available and applicable grants, research and apply for giving programs, create spreadsheet outlining grantor requirements and application deadlines, write solicitations for potential donors, write compelling nonprofit documents in preparation for grant, draft full grant proposals for submission, assist in compliance and reporting requirements for grantors/funders, write passionate promotion messaging geared toward donors.

Direct Report The position will report directly to the Director of Marketing & External Relations.

Deadline/Application Review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please send a cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation and three writing samples to:

Judy Wells
Director of Administrative & Operational Services
judywells@hiredinmichigan.org

Hired In Michigan is looking for an adult education teacher to become a part of our workforce development career coaching team (virtual remote). We provide a resume (CV) writing and make-over for professionals in various industries. We also provide LinkedIn profile optimization, employment interview preparation, and resume writing education.

This is an externship position with a fixed work schedule, and you are welcome to work from home. You will assist individuals in writing and editing resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn® Profiles using customers' existing resumes and additional information submitted by them. You will interact with customers via email, social media, live, and zoom presentations. Some assignments require telephone (skype) interviews with clients.

Volunteer Students will receive two American Council on Education (ACE️(r)) credit recommendations in Marketing for a Lower-Division Baccalaureate.

The volunteer externship program is five months in length with a flexible weekly schedule; after the externship, students receive a professional certification in Meta Social Media Marketing, two credit recommendations, professional accreditation, and a recommendation letter for resume submission.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student. Instruction is online virtual.

·         Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.

·         Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.

·         Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the online classroom.

·         Evaluates student's academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.

·         Maintains current student data, including all relevant measures of academic progress.

Some of the great perks of an Online Education Teacher are:

·         You can work from home, work from your dorm or office, or anywhere with a stable internet connection.

·         Choose your own hours with this flexible part-time job (Our service is 24/7).

·         Keep your teaching skills sharp with this education job.

·         Great resume builder for students or graduates, teachers, adjuncts, professors and tutors.

·         Online tutoring helps make a difference.

Length of Externship

5 – month commitment.

The Legacy Center for Community Success in Midland, Michigan, believes everyone deserves a chance to succeed.  Our programs help learners develop specific skills and build individual confidence.  We foster a love of learning and community relationships based on grit, enthusiasm, and perseverance.

The English as a Second Language program serves adults whose first language is not English.  Learners are trying to build conversational skills, community relationships, or English proficiency for professional certification.  We offer high-quality, one-on-one tutoring in one two-hour session per week, year-round.  Any learner who qualifies for our program is accepted, regardless of their ability to pay for services.  We gather baseline data both internally and externally to measure the impact of tutoring.  When learners accomplish their goal, we celebrate, and the learner graduates from our program.

Volunteer tutors meet with one learner two hours a week.  Twelve hours of training are provided as well as all tutoring materials.  Volunteers must complete a background check.  A one-year commitment is preferred.

The Legacy Center for Community Success in Midland, Michigan, believes everyone deserves a chance to succeed.  Our programs help learners develop specific skills and build individual confidence.  We foster a love of learning and community relationships based on grit, enthusiasm, and perseverance.

The Adult Basic Education program serves adults of all ages and abilities.  Learners may be seeking a GED, earning professional certification, or building basic reading and math skills.  We offer high-quality, one-on-one tutoring in one two-hour session per week, year-round.  Any learner who qualifies for our program is accepted, regardless of their ability to pay for services.  We gather baseline data both internally and externally to measure the impact of tutoring.  When learners accomplish their goal, we celebrate, and the learner graduates from our program.

Volunteer tutors meet with one learner two hours a week.  Ten to twelve hours of training are provided and all tutoring materials.  Volunteers must complete a background check.  A one-year commitment is preferred.

The Legacy Center for Community Success in Midland, Michigan, believes everyone deserves a chance to succeed.  Our programs help learners develop specific skills and build individual confidence.  We foster a love of learning and community relationships based on grit, enthusiasm, and perseverance.

The JUMP Math program is an intervention program for children in grades 1 to 8 who are significantly below grade level.  We offer high-quality, one-on-one tutoring in two one-hour sessions per week, year-round.  Any learner who qualifies for our program is accepted, regardless of their ability to pay for services.  We gather baseline data both internally and externally to measure the impact of tutoring.  When a learner reaches grade level, we celebrate, and the learner graduates from our program.

Volunteer tutors meet with one learner two hours a week.  Tutoring can take place in-person or online.  Six hours of training are provided as well as all tutoring materials.  Volunteers must complete a background check.  A one-year commitment is preferred.

Apply for AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve directly with nonprofit organizations to make a difference in communities across America.

The Michigan Community Service Commission can help connect you with programs across Michigan.  AmeriCorps members typically commit to a term of service and may be eligible to receive a living stipend and an education or cash award at the conclusion of their service.  AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteers are eligible for a living stipend.

Interested individuals are asked to complete the Interest Form. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=h3D71Xc3rUKWaoku9HIl0at2j_h9gVhIsOF30GTNJBFUMjdBOFQ1NFI2N0tCNTdKNVhEWVRHMU5HNS4u

Each CASA volunteer advocates on behalf of one child or family at a time, as opposed to the full caseloads managed by DHHS workers and lawyer-guardians ad litem. These volunteers stay with each case until it is closed and the child or sibling group is placed in a safe, permanent home.

For many of these children, their CASA volunteer will be the one constant adult presence in their lives.

Requirements for CASA volunteers:

Time Commitment: 

A CASA Volunteer works with one child or sibling group at a time and meets with them in person every 7-10 days. On average, our volunteers spend between 10-20 hours a month on a case, which consists of visits, travel time, report writing, court hearings, Family Team Meetings, talking with counselors and teachers, etc. A CASA commits to advocating for the child(ren) until permanency is achieved. On average, this process takes about 18 months but can last several years.

Court hearings are usually every 90 days, and you would know in advance the date of the hearing (the following hearing is scheduled at each hearing, so usually you’ll have 90 days notice). 

A CASA is also required to complete 12 hours of in-service training annually, which can be done through various ways, found on your own or trainings that we provide. 

Each CASA volunteer advocates on behalf of one child or family at a time, as opposed to the full caseloads managed by DHHS workers and lawyer-guardians ad litem. These volunteers stay with each case until it is closed and the child or sibling group is placed in a safe, permanent home.

For many of these children, their CASA volunteer will be the one constant adult presence in their lives.

Requirements for CASA volunteers:

Time Commitment: 

A CASA Volunteer works with one child or sibling group at a time and meets with them in person every 7-10 days. On average, our volunteers spend between 10-20 hours a month on a case, which consists of visits, travel time, report writing, court hearings, Family Team Meetings, talking with counselors and teachers, etc. A CASA commits to advocating for the child(ren) until permanency is achieved. On average, this process takes about 18 months but can last several years.

Court hearings are usually every 90 days, and you would know in advance the date of the hearing (the following hearing is scheduled at each hearing, so usually you’ll have 90 days notice). 

A CASA is also required to complete 12 hours of in-service training annually, which can be done through various ways, found on your own or trainings that we provide. 

Each CASA volunteer advocates on behalf of one child or family at a time, as opposed to the full caseloads managed by DHHS workers and lawyer-guardians ad litem. These volunteers stay with each case until it is closed and the child or sibling group is placed in a safe, permanent home.

For many of these children, their CASA volunteer will be the one constant adult presence in their lives.

Requirements for CASA volunteers:

Time Commitment: 

A CASA Volunteer works with one child or sibling group at a time and meets with them in person every 7-10 days. On average, our volunteers spend between 10-20 hours a month on a case, which consists of visits, travel time, report writing, court hearings, Family Team Meetings, talking with counselors and teachers, etc. A CASA commits to advocating for the child(ren) until permanency is achieved. On average, this process takes about 18 months but can last several years.

Court hearings are usually every 90 days, and you would know in advance the date of the hearing (the following hearing is scheduled at each hearing, so usually you’ll have 90 days notice). 

A CASA is also required to complete 12 hours of in-service training annually, which can be done through various ways, found on your own or trainings that we provide. 

Shop for food, haul food from the warehouse with a dolly or greet guest safely at Drive Thru Pantry.  Open Door Outreach Center 7170 Cooley Lake Road at Hospital Road in Waterford MI.  Needs volunteers on call Tuesday-Friday 10-4pm to help feed the hungry in 10 communities surrounding the Lakes Area.

Due to covid19 we have lost funds and lost volunteers.  We are hoping to have a on call group of pantry workers who can work either 10-1pm or 1-3pm one day a week.

Volunteers needed to sort, price, arrange thrift store merchandise.

Volunteers are responsible for welcoming students in the afterschool program, leading with tutoring on their homework, facilitating activities, games, snack times, and supporting any needs that arise for program efficiency. The program starts on Sept 12th 2022, running Mon. - Thur 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Volunteers must commit to volunteering for a minimum of one day a week for the duration of the 6-month commitment.

Learn more and sign up today @ refugeeeducationcenter.org/volunteer

Caring Veterans Needed to Honor Veteran's At the End of Life

Looking for those with military background or their families. We are a Level Four Star We Honor Vets Organization, and volunteers help us with honoring and caring for our patients who are Veterans.

VET VOLs also assist with memorials, community events, recruitment and VET to VET Cafes.If you are interested.

Please Text/Call Jackie 989-316-6797- Locations include Mt PL, Midland, Bay City, Gladwin, Saginaw, and Thumb. VET VOLs are trained as a Hospice Volunteer with additional focus on VETERAN specific education.

The United Way network is uniquely positioned to provide on-the-ground disaster response including mobilizing volunteers and engaging local partners to ensure community stability. If you are interested in volunteering, please visit our website to fill out an application: https://www.otsegounitedway.org/volunteers

The Otsego-Antrim County Habitat for Humanity is seeking help from skilled labors.  These volunteers will be called as needed to assist with home repairs and rebuilds as necessary following the tornado that occurred in May 2022.

The following skills are needed:

General construction

Roofers

Carpentry

Plumbing

HVAC

Electricians

Anyone who has the ability to assist with these repairs is asked to sign up under respond and share which skills they have and when they are typically available.  Volunteers will be notified when help is needed.

The Refuge in Otsego County, is coordinating temporary housing for individuals who have been displaced from their homes due to the tornado.  The organization is looking for a variety of different types of housing including land for a camper/RV (with electrical hookup), apartments, houses, and hotel rooms.

If you can help, please respond and share what type of housing you have available.  A member of our team will follow up with you.

The Otsego County Foundation has set up a fund designated for tornado response.  If you would like to support the community foundation's effort to provide basic needs to residents impacted by the tornado, please consider giving at http:\\www.otsegofoundation.org

Our guests have access to two clothing rooms: one for men, and one for women and children. Similar to retail, our clothes need to be sorted, tagged, and stocked to be made available for our guests. This is a work at your own pace job, non-strenuous, and behind the scenes. 

What is a Tester?

As a tester, you play the role of a home seeker - a person who is looking for a housing unit in which to live. Testers must be at least 18 years old, objective, careful observers, accurate reporters, and truthful and credible witnesses.  View the Qualifications for Testers for more information on what characteristics are important in a tester. Testers are paid a small stipend and can be fully remote!

Become a Tester

Our housing tester program is an interesting way to learn about the community and get first hand experience with fair housing.  Testers play the role of a home seeker and participate in apartment showings, open houses, and other experiences to help us monitor fair housing practices.  Testers are of vital importance to the advocacy and research programs of the Fair Housing Center.  Without a vast and diverse pool of volunteer testers, the Fair Housing Center would be drastically limited in our ability to conduct research and investigate claims of illegal discrimination.

What is Testing?

Testing is a term used to describe the process of checking the housing market to determine the nature and extent of discriminatory treatment practiced against various home seekers. For example, in matched pair testing two or more individuals, similar in every respect other than the variable being tested, are sent to the same sales or rental office. Testers keep careful notes as to what transpires, and then record their experience on a standard report form. Differences in the treatment of testers often form the bases for successful resolution of a housing discrimination complaint.

Why Testing?

The testing process has been consistently supported by federal courts as a legitimate and necessary method to identify practices of unlawful housing discrimination. In West Michigan, successful complaints filed by claimants have been based upon evidence obtained by Fair Housing Center testers.

How Do I Become a Tester?

If you are interested in taking on the challenging and rewarding role of a tester, email us to learn about upcoming tester training dates.  To register for a tester training via phone, or for more information about testing, contact Sarah Brandt at (616) 438-5712 or 1-866-389-FAIR. 

What is a Tester?

As a tester, you play the role of a home seeker - a person who is looking for a housing unit in which to live. Testers must be at least 18 years old, objective, careful observers, accurate reporters, and truthful and credible witnesses.  View the Qualifications for Testers for more information on what characteristics are important in a tester. Testers are paid a small stipend and can be fully remote!

Become a Tester

Our housing tester program is an interesting way to learn about the community and get first hand experience with fair housing.  Testers play the role of a home seeker and participate in apartment showings, open houses, and other experiences to help us monitor fair housing practices.  Testers are of vital importance to the advocacy and research programs of the Fair Housing Center.  Without a vast and diverse pool of volunteer testers, the Fair Housing Center would be drastically limited in our ability to conduct research and investigate claims of illegal discrimination.

What is Testing?

Testing is a term used to describe the process of checking the housing market to determine the nature and extent of discriminatory treatment practiced against various home seekers. For example, in matched pair testing two or more individuals, similar in every respect other than the variable being tested, are sent to the same sales or rental office. Testers keep careful notes as to what transpires, and then record their experience on a standard report form. Differences in the treatment of testers often form the bases for successful resolution of a housing discrimination complaint.

Why Testing?

The testing process has been consistently supported by federal courts as a legitimate and necessary method to identify practices of unlawful housing discrimination. In West Michigan, successful complaints filed by claimants have been based upon evidence obtained by Fair Housing Center testers.

How Do I Become a Tester?

If you are interested in taking on the challenging and rewarding role of a tester, email us to learn about upcoming tester training dates.  To register for a tester training via phone, or for more information about testing, contact Sarah Brandt at (616) 438-5712 or 1-866-389-FAIR. 

Camp Casey provides cost-free horseback riding programs to children with cancer and life-threatening illnesses in Michigan. We need 5 volunteers for each one of our Horsey House Calls where we bring a full sized horse to each child's house for a day of fun and riding! It is completely cost free to the family and includes grooming and riding a horse as well as a pizza party, arts and crafts, and making horse treats! Please fill out our volunteer application to get involved!

Have a company or group that wants to get involved? We can book a Horsey House Call for you to volunteer at together!

The office administration volunteer will work with EVE’s office manager to provide office management support to help EVE function at full capacity. The administrative office is the hub of EVE and it works with EVE staff to ensure their departments’ needs are met to better serve survivors of domestic and sexual violence while also maintaining a positive image with donors and other community partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Important Information:

Be 18 years or older

Have a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation

Have a flexible schedule to provide transportation, if needed

Attend volunteer orientation. The orientation is divided into 3 sessions each lasting 1-2 hours.

Have COVID vaccine and Annual Influenza vaccine

Prior to transplant, they help drive patients to medical appointments at the transplant center; this may be up to 3-4 times per year.

They help at the time of hospitalization for transplant, including receiving medical education and providing emotional support.

At home, particularly as patients have a lifting restriction for several weeks post-surgery, they assist with housekeeping if needed, grocery shopping, day-to-day errands, and general emotional support. This level of in-home support is expected for 6-8 weeks post-transplant.

After transplant, they help drive the patients to medical appointments. In the immediate post-transplant period, they may be asked to drive the patient to medical appointments as often as 2-3 times per week for the first month and then 1 time per week for the second month.

At the medical appointments, especially after the transplant, the kidney companion will also play a key role in supporting the patient. At these appointments, patients can be overwhelmed by the amount of information given and medications prescribed, and the kidney companion will be critical in assisting the patient with all of these changes and medication management.

Kidney companions do not provide medical care, nursing care, wound care nor are expected to provide any financial support. Our patients already have a dedicated team of nurses, doctors, and social workers, both with the transplant center and dialysis center, who are primarily responsible for the patient’s medical care, insurance coverage and applications, appointment times, etc.

We are in need of a person to help scan photos and documents at the Lenawee Community Foundation.  We will show you how to use the equipment. 

We help people affected by disasters ranging from home fires to hurricanes by providing food, shelter, clothing, comfort and hope. Each year, volunteers respond to approx. 2,300 local disaster across the state of Michigan.

We help people affected by disasters ranging from home fires to hurricanes by providing food, shelter, clothing, comfort and hope. Each year, volunteers respond to approx. 2,300 local disaster across the state of Michigan.

The Heart of West Michigan United Way is managing volunteer needs in Kent county 

*Do not select "respond" in the upper right corner.  By doing so, you are only selecting an interest in learning more rather than being directed to the site where you can learn more.  

iCARE Detroit is seeking an intern. Through this internship with iCARE Detroit, you will work directly with our CEO to support a variety of projects and initiatives, while playing a key role in our day to day operations throughout the various assignments delegated to you by the iCARE Detroit administrative team. This role will assist with the organization’s communication activities that enhance and elevate the iCARE Detroit brand and organization reputation. We will look to you to contribute new ideas and insight as a valued member of the team. Excellent opportunity for a young professional to get exposure in running a nonprofit organization.

Volunteer Opportunities: Horse Leader, Sidewalker, Tacking, Grooming and Barn Maintenance, Haycrew (Horse care and feeding), Special Events (Fundraisers, Easter with the Equest Bunny, Holiday Horse Show, Horsin Around at the Derby, Horses & Hands program…), Facility maintenance (repairs, weeding, flowers, painting, cleaning pastures, etc.), Administration (data entry, bulk mailing, filing, etc.)

Community Outreach: service projects are also available throughout the year for interested groups such as Boy/Girls Scouts, 4-H, Youth Leadership, Business groups, Church groups, & Schools. Orientation and Training is not necessary but volunteer registration is required. To learn about current projects – contact Equest Center’s Volunteer Coordinator.

Orientation and Training are necessary for the following volunteer opportunities.

Horse leader/handler primary responsibility is to the horse, i.e., prepare the horse for class, maintain safety spacing, and help the horse follow the directions of the rider during class.

Sidewalkers physically assist the rider (during riding, mounting and dismounting), help the rider guide their horse during the lesson, and assist the rider in following the directions of the instructor as necessary. The amount of assistance is dependent on each rider’s abilities. Sidewalkers must be at least 14 years old.

The Tacking, Grooming and Barn Maintenance assistants are the “behind the scenes” volunteers stationed in the barn preparing horses for lessons, leading horses from and to the pastures, feeding, grooming and tacking, keeping the barn area clean. (volunteers must meet age requirements for individual jobs in this area) A Lead Volunteer will assist with tack changes and horse turn out.

Mid- Michigan Program (Midland, Bay City, Saginaw, Mt Pleasant, & Thumb) Needs:

Office Volunteers- Well suited for retired secretaries, school workers and others with a background in an office setting and attention to detail.

Well suited for teens and college students looking for professional experience and understanding of what it takes to start a career.

Friendly Visitor Volunteers- Well suited for anyone who loves people! Such as retirees who enjoy having someone to care for & connect with.

Well suited for college students who are looking for resume experience in areas such as: pre-med, nursing, social work, mental health counseling, education, recreation and physical therapy, spiritual callings

Bereavement & Vigil Volunteers- Well suited for those with personal or professional experience with end of life, big emotions and big questions.

Contact Jackie Licquia 989-316-6797