Needs From: Volunteer Michigan

In late March 10 counties in northern Michigan experienced a significant ice storm that caused damage to trees, homes, and other structures.  Help is still needed especially for those who are seniors and those living with disabilities.  The Michigan Community Service Commission, MI VOADS and many faith organizations are continuing to help meet the needs of more than 1200 residents who have asked for help.  Those in need of assistance are those who are unable to do the work themselves and the cost of hiring the work exceeds their capabilities.   We are seeking both skilled and unskilled volunteers to assist.  When you respond below, a member of our team will follow up with you and we will keep you informed of upcoming clean up events.

The following counties were impacted and still have residents in need of help:  Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Mackinaw, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego and Presque Isle.

Here's what's needed:

1.  Groups of volunteers to pick up branches, rake and clean up properties.

2. Volunteers who are skilled at using a chainsaw to cut trees into smaller pieces.

3. Volunteers who have trucks or trailers who would be able to haul debris to transfer stations in counties where the service is available.

For Skilled Volunteers:

1. Roof repair including tarping the hole repair

2. Tree Service to remove trees that are hung up on other trees

3. Wood chip operators with own wood chipper

4. Tractor operators who can move logs/fallen trees

If you are able to help meet any of these needs on a volunteer basis, please respond below.

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.  

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