Needs From: Volunteer Michigan

Volunteer: Meal Servers Needed - Presque Isle Co. Onaway

Mercy Chefs is a Voluntary Organization Active in Disaster (VOAD) and they are currently working in Presque Isle Co in Onaway serving meals.  Volunteers are needed to assist with meal serving, clean up and preparations. 

Times when volunteers are needed:

Lunch daily from 11am - 1pm.  Note volunteers are needed for set up and clean up before and after this time period.Dinner daily from 4 pm - 6 pm.  Note volunteers are needed for set up and clean up before and after this time period.

The location for the meals and volunteer opportunity is St. Paul Catholic Church, located at 1202 Tenth Street SE, Onaway Michigan.  To volunteer, please email Sophie Wishart - sophiewishart@mercychefs.com


Agency: Volunteer Michigan

Mercy Chefs is a Voluntary Organization Active in Disaster (VOAD) and they are currently working in Presque Isle Co in Onaway serving meals.  Volunteers are needed to assist with meal serving, clean up and preparations. 

Times when volunteers are needed:

Lunch daily from 11am - 1pm.  Note volunteers are needed for set up and clean up before and after this time period.Dinner daily from 4 pm - 6 pm.  Note volunteers are needed for set up and clean up before and after this time period.

The location for the meals and volunteer opportunity is St. Paul Catholic Church, located at 1202 Tenth Street SE, Onaway Michigan.  To volunteer, please email Sophie Wishart - sophiewishart@mercychefs.com


Agency: Volunteer Michigan

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until May 15, 2026

Zip Code: 49765

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Celebrate Global Youth Service Day and Connect with a local project

Agency: Volunteer Michigan

Agency: Volunteer Michigan

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until May 17, 2026

Zip Code: 48933

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Statewide Volunteer Registration for Michigan Severe Weather Response


Sign Up to Volunteer for Michigan Storm Recovery

Southern Michigan communities hit by the March 6 storms will need support in the days ahead. Please do not self‑deploy to the affected areas. Instead, sign up as a volunteer so we can contact you when safe, coordinated opportunities become available. Your willingness to help matters, and this ensures you can be deployed where you’re needed most.

Agency: Volunteer Michigan


Sign Up to Volunteer for Michigan Storm Recovery

Southern Michigan communities hit by the March 6 storms will need support in the days ahead. Please do not self‑deploy to the affected areas. Instead, sign up as a volunteer so we can contact you when safe, coordinated opportunities become available. Your willingness to help matters, and this ensures you can be deployed where you’re needed most.

Agency: Volunteer Michigan

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 49094

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Join the Michigan Statewide Disaster Volunteer Team

In recent years, our state has experienced an increase in natural disasters from severe weather, flooding and tornadoes.  While the events can last a short period of time, the recovery often last years and disproportionately affecting those who are vulnerable including children, those with limited resources, disabilities, and seniors.  Your service as a member of the Michigan Statewide Disaster Volunteer Team can make the difference in your community's recovery from a disaster.

The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) is seeking volunteers to assist with a variety of common tasks that are needed at all phases of the disaster cycle.  As a disaster volunteer, you can sign up for disaster training offered by the MCSC and our partners.  In addition, you can have your information shared with local organizers to help with tasks and engage local preparedness activities.  As a volunteer, you have the flexibility of participating as your schedule permits and responding to nearby events.  Common task include shelter set up and staffing, distributing supplies, door to door wellness checks, muck and gut clean up, debris pick up such as tree limbs, and chain sawing.

Agency: Volunteer Michigan

In recent years, our state has experienced an increase in natural disasters from severe weather, flooding and tornadoes.  While the events can last a short period of time, the recovery often last years and disproportionately affecting those who are vulnerable including children, those with limited resources, disabilities, and seniors.  Your service as a member of the Michigan Statewide Disaster Volunteer Team can make the difference in your community's recovery from a disaster.

The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) is seeking volunteers to assist with a variety of common tasks that are needed at all phases of the disaster cycle.  As a disaster volunteer, you can sign up for disaster training offered by the MCSC and our partners.  In addition, you can have your information shared with local organizers to help with tasks and engage local preparedness activities.  As a volunteer, you have the flexibility of participating as your schedule permits and responding to nearby events.  Common task include shelter set up and staffing, distributing supplies, door to door wellness checks, muck and gut clean up, debris pick up such as tree limbs, and chain sawing.

Agency: Volunteer Michigan

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48933

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Shelter Volunteers - Michigan Volunteer Disaster Teams

Role Summary

Temporary Shelter Volunteers support the safe, compassionate, and efficient operation of a disaster shelter that houses individuals and families displaced by emergencies. Volunteers help create a welcoming environment, assist with basic needs, and ensure residents receive essential services during a stressful and uncertain time. This role is hands‑on, people‑focused, and essential to maintaining a stable, supportive shelter environment. 

Key Responsibilities

Guest Support & Hospitality Greet residents as they arrive and help them get settledProvide information about shelter rules, schedules, and available servicesOffer general assistance to individuals and families throughout their stay. Maintain a calm, respectful, and trauma‑informed approachRegistration & Intake Assistance Help residents complete check‑in formsDirect guests to sleeping areas, restrooms, and common spacesIdentify urgent needs and notify shelter supervisors Dormitory & Common Area Support Assist with setting up cots, bedding, and personal spaceKeep shared areas clean, organized, and safeMonitor for issues such as overcrowding, safety concerns, or conflictsReport concerns promptly to shelter leadership4. Meal & Feeding Support Help distribute meals and snacksAssist with serving lines, cleanup, and maintaining sanitationSupport residents with dietary needs when possible5. Supplies & Logistics Assistance Distribute hygiene kits, blankets, and other essential itemsHelp track inventory and restock suppliesSupport setup and teardown of shelter equipmentEmotional Support & Community Care Offer a listening ear and compassionate presenceHelp residents connect with mental health or medical staff when neededSupport children, older adults, and individuals with access or functional needs Optional Specialized Support (if trained) Child-friendly space supervisionPet shelter assistanceLanguage interpretationAccessibility support

Agency: Volunteer Michigan

Role Summary

Temporary Shelter Volunteers support the safe, compassionate, and efficient operation of a disaster shelter that houses individuals and families displaced by emergencies. Volunteers help create a welcoming environment, assist with basic needs, and ensure residents receive essential services during a stressful and uncertain time. This role is hands‑on, people‑focused, and essential to maintaining a stable, supportive shelter environment. 

Key Responsibilities

Guest Support & Hospitality Greet residents as they arrive and help them get settledProvide information about shelter rules, schedules, and available servicesOffer general assistance to individuals and families throughout their stay. Maintain a calm, respectful, and trauma‑informed approachRegistration & Intake Assistance Help residents complete check‑in formsDirect guests to sleeping areas, restrooms, and common spacesIdentify urgent needs and notify shelter supervisors Dormitory & Common Area Support Assist with setting up cots, bedding, and personal spaceKeep shared areas clean, organized, and safeMonitor for issues such as overcrowding, safety concerns, or conflictsReport concerns promptly to shelter leadership4. Meal & Feeding Support Help distribute meals and snacksAssist with serving lines, cleanup, and maintaining sanitationSupport residents with dietary needs when possible5. Supplies & Logistics Assistance Distribute hygiene kits, blankets, and other essential itemsHelp track inventory and restock suppliesSupport setup and teardown of shelter equipmentEmotional Support & Community Care Offer a listening ear and compassionate presenceHelp residents connect with mental health or medical staff when neededSupport children, older adults, and individuals with access or functional needs Optional Specialized Support (if trained) Child-friendly space supervisionPet shelter assistanceLanguage interpretationAccessibility support

Agency: Volunteer Michigan

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48933

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Join the Michigan Statewide Disaster Volunteer Team

In recent years, our state has experienced an increase in natural disasters from severe weather, flooding and tornadoes.  While the events can last a short period of time, the recovery often last years and disproportionately affecting those who are vulnerable including children, those with limited resources, disabilities, and seniors.  Your service as a member of the Michigan Statewide Disaster Volunteer Team can make the difference in your community's recovery from a disaster.

The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) is seeking volunteers to assist with a variety of common tasks that are needed at all phases of the disaster cycle.  As a disaster volunteer, you can sign up for training offered by the MCSC and our partners.  In addition, you can have your information shared with local organizers to help with tasks and engage local preparedness activities.  As a volunteer, you have the flexibility of participating as your schedule permits and responding to nearby events.  Common task include shelter set up and staffing, distributing supplies, door to door wellness checks, muck and gut clean up, debris pick up such as tree limbs, and chain sawing.

Agency: Volunteer Michigan

In recent years, our state has experienced an increase in natural disasters from severe weather, flooding and tornadoes.  While the events can last a short period of time, the recovery often last years and disproportionately affecting those who are vulnerable including children, those with limited resources, disabilities, and seniors.  Your service as a member of the Michigan Statewide Disaster Volunteer Team can make the difference in your community's recovery from a disaster.

The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) is seeking volunteers to assist with a variety of common tasks that are needed at all phases of the disaster cycle.  As a disaster volunteer, you can sign up for training offered by the MCSC and our partners.  In addition, you can have your information shared with local organizers to help with tasks and engage local preparedness activities.  As a volunteer, you have the flexibility of participating as your schedule permits and responding to nearby events.  Common task include shelter set up and staffing, distributing supplies, door to door wellness checks, muck and gut clean up, debris pick up such as tree limbs, and chain sawing.

Agency: Volunteer Michigan

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48933

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Connect with your local Volunteer Center

Connect to your local Volunteer Center

Michigan Community Service Commission encourages individuals to become familiar with their local Volunteer Center.  Listed below are links to the volunteer centers in each region of the state.  A * next to the name of the center indicates that they are a Volunteer Generation Fund Partner of the Michigan Community Service Commission.  This means that they are provide and share resources locally and statewide to increase volunteerism and help nonprofits build their capacity to utilize the skills and talents of volunteers through training and access to technology and other resources.

 

Region 1

United Way of South Central Michigan (Previously known as the Capital Area United Way) *

https://micauw.galaxydigital.com/

 

Southcentral United Way (Jackson)

https://unitedforscmi.org/jackson-county/volunteer/

Lenawee Volunteer Center

https://lenaweecommunityfoundation.com/ways-volunteer/

 

Volunteer Livingston

https://www.volunteerlivingston.org/

 

Region 2 N and 2S

 

United Way of Southeast Michigan *

https://liveunitedsem.galaxydigital.com/

 

United Way of Washtenaw County Volunteer Center

https://www.volunteerwashtenaw.org/

 

Region 3


United Way of Bay County Volunteer Center *

www.VolunteerMichigan.org 

https://www.unitedwaybaycounty.org/get-involved/volunteer/

 

United Way of Saginaw County Volunteer Center

https://www.unitedwaysaginaw.org/

 

Genesee Shiawassee Serves *

https://www.geneseeserves.org/

 

United Way of Midland County Volunteer Center

https://www.volunteerglbr.org/

 

Region 5

 

Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center

https://bcunitedway.galaxydigital.com/

 

Gryphon Place Volunteer Center (Battle Creek and Kalamazoo)

https://go.gryphon.org

 

Southwest Michigan Volunteer Center

https://volunteer.uwsm.org/

 

 

Region 6

 

Montcalm and Ionia Counties Volunteer Center *

https://www.liveunitedm-i.org/volunteer

 

Heart of West Michigan Volunteer Center

https://connect.hwmuw.org/need

 

True North Volunteer Center

https://www.newaygovolunteer.org/need

 

Lakeshore Volunteer Center

https://volunteer.unitedwaylakeshore.org/


Central Michigan University Volunteer Center

https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/mary-ellen-brandell-volunteer-center

           

Region 7

 

Northwest Michigan Volunteer Center

https://unitedwaynwmi.galaxydigital.com/

 

Alpena Volunteer Center at Alpena College

https://unitedwaynemi.galaxydigital.com/agency/index/12

 

Otsego County Volunteer Center

www.otsegounitedway.org

 

Region 8

 

Dickenson Iron Community Services Agency and Volunteer Center

https://www.dicsami.org/

 

United Way of Eastern Upper Peninsula Volunteer Center

United Way EUP

  

United Way of Marquette

United Way of Marquette County/ Yoopers United

 

Agency: Volunteer Michigan

Connect to your local Volunteer Center

Michigan Community Service Commission encourages individuals to become familiar with their local Volunteer Center.  Listed below are links to the volunteer centers in each region of the state.  A * next to the name of the center indicates that they are a Volunteer Generation Fund Partner of the Michigan Community Service Commission.  This means that they are provide and share resources locally and statewide to increase volunteerism and help nonprofits build their capacity to utilize the skills and talents of volunteers through training and access to technology and other resources.

 

Region 1

United Way of South Central Michigan (Previously known as the Capital Area United Way) *

https://micauw.galaxydigital.com/

 

Southcentral United Way (Jackson)

https://unitedforscmi.org/jackson-county/volunteer/

Lenawee Volunteer Center

https://lenaweecommunityfoundation.com/ways-volunteer/

 

Volunteer Livingston

https://www.volunteerlivingston.org/

 

Region 2 N and 2S

 

United Way of Southeast Michigan *

https://liveunitedsem.galaxydigital.com/

 

United Way of Washtenaw County Volunteer Center

https://www.volunteerwashtenaw.org/

 

Region 3


United Way of Bay County Volunteer Center *

www.VolunteerMichigan.org 

https://www.unitedwaybaycounty.org/get-involved/volunteer/

 

United Way of Saginaw County Volunteer Center

https://www.unitedwaysaginaw.org/

 

Genesee Shiawassee Serves *

https://www.geneseeserves.org/

 

United Way of Midland County Volunteer Center

https://www.volunteerglbr.org/

 

Region 5

 

Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center

https://bcunitedway.galaxydigital.com/

 

Gryphon Place Volunteer Center (Battle Creek and Kalamazoo)

https://go.gryphon.org

 

Southwest Michigan Volunteer Center

https://volunteer.uwsm.org/

 

 

Region 6

 

Montcalm and Ionia Counties Volunteer Center *

https://www.liveunitedm-i.org/volunteer

 

Heart of West Michigan Volunteer Center

https://connect.hwmuw.org/need

 

True North Volunteer Center

https://www.newaygovolunteer.org/need

 

Lakeshore Volunteer Center

https://volunteer.unitedwaylakeshore.org/


Central Michigan University Volunteer Center

https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/mary-ellen-brandell-volunteer-center

           

Region 7

 

Northwest Michigan Volunteer Center

https://unitedwaynwmi.galaxydigital.com/

 

Alpena Volunteer Center at Alpena College

https://unitedwaynemi.galaxydigital.com/agency/index/12

 

Otsego County Volunteer Center

www.otsegounitedway.org

 

Region 8

 

Dickenson Iron Community Services Agency and Volunteer Center

https://www.dicsami.org/

 

United Way of Eastern Upper Peninsula Volunteer Center

United Way EUP

  

United Way of Marquette

United Way of Marquette County/ Yoopers United

 

Agency: Volunteer Michigan

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48933

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Emmet County Volunteer Reception Center Signup

Emmet County's Emergency Management has requested a Volunteer Reception Center to signup volunteers for recovery efforts across the county.  Volunteers who sign up for Emmet County's Disaster Recovery effort will be able to select the skills and resources that they have available to help fellow residents recovery from the storms.

Agency: Volunteer Michigan

Emmet County's Emergency Management has requested a Volunteer Reception Center to signup volunteers for recovery efforts across the county.  Volunteers who sign up for Emmet County's Disaster Recovery effort will be able to select the skills and resources that they have available to help fellow residents recovery from the storms.

Agency: Volunteer Michigan

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 49770

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: MCSC Invites Volunteers to Join local CERTS

Most Michigan communities have trained local volunteers serving alongside local police and fire.  As a new effort, we are working with local CERT TEAM Leaders to post their volunteer needs.  If your local community does not yet have their CERT Volunteer needs posted, apply to this need and we will connect you with your local CERT Team.  If a CERT Team does not operate in your area, we will help you locate a team nearby.

 

 

Agency: Volunteer Michigan

Most Michigan communities have trained local volunteers serving alongside local police and fire.  As a new effort, we are working with local CERT TEAM Leaders to post their volunteer needs.  If your local community does not yet have their CERT Volunteer needs posted, apply to this need and we will connect you with your local CERT Team.  If a CERT Team does not operate in your area, we will help you locate a team nearby.

 

 

Agency: Volunteer Michigan

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48933

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Heart of West Michigan United Way

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

 

Please click HERE to learn more.  

 

*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.  

Agency: Volunteer Michigan

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

 

Please click HERE to learn more.  

 

*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.  

Agency: Volunteer Michigan

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 49503

Allow Groups: Yes