Needs From: United Way of the Lakeshore

The Boys & Girls Club of Muskegon Lakeshore's academic program "Power Hour", is about making minutes count. This program is for helping club members ages 6-18, achieve academic success by providing; homework help, tutoring, and high-yield learning activities, and encouraging members to become self directed learners - We need volunteers to help with BGC members' homework, tutoring, and learning activities: For additional information call (231) 375-5576

DIY STEM

The Boys & Girls club DIY STEM program, is a hands-on activity-based STEM curriculum which connects youth aged 9 to 12 to science themes they encounter regularly. Special attention is paid to connections of theory and application and the common interactions members have with these scientific principals. DIY STEM currently includes five modules: Energy and Electricity, Engineering Design, Food Chemistry, Aeronautics and Robotics - We are in need of volunteers to help the facilitators instruct and lead activities in the various areas of programming for DIY STEM

All volunteers must pass a criminal background check.

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 stipend for both remote and in-person tests.

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.

Heartland Hospice provides a unique type of care to patients with

a terminal illness and to support their loved ones. At Heartland, we depend on our volunteers to

help us provide the love, respect, and care our patients and their families need.  As a volunteer

you would help us decide which tasks you are comfortable performing. Our volunteers help enrich

the lives of our patients by: providing a friendly visit to lift a patient's spirit, reading, running errands,

or staying with patients so that family members can get a much needed break. We also have volunteers

who work behind the scenes in the office setting.

A volunteer MMAP counselor meets with Medicare recipients who need help sorting through complex insurance and prescription changes each year.

Once a volunteer finishes the on-line modules and attends a three-day training, s/he becomes a certified MMAP counselor. To maintain a MMAP counselor status a volunteer must commit to 65 hours a year. New three-day training's are scheduled periodically throughout the year. Counselors are trained, certified and supported.

You can work one day a week or more.

  Located at Shady Rest cemetery, at the corner of Quarterline Rd and Oak Av. This county owned cemetery was in use from about 1908 til 1970 for residents of the county poor farm. Many of the surface mount headstones are sinking into the ground and need to raised back flush to the surface. This project involves carefully removing the monument, adding soil to the desired height, replacing the stone and leveling the surrounding area.  

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  Provide Long-Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO) services for a facility in Muskegon, Oceana, or Ottawa county including resident advocacy services, family support and consumer education. Actively work to improve the long-term care system by representing the interests of long-term care residents and monitoring the development of federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with individual residents to resolve simple problems and promote high-quality care.  Explaining residents’ rights, empowering residents to communicate their concerns individually or collectively, and assist in the resolution of resident concerns. Refer complex concerns to the Local Long Term Care Ombudsman for Resolution.

Provide a community presence by visiting residents of the assigned long-term care facilities 2-4 hours weekly. Report results and findings to the Local Long Term Care Ombudsman. 

Promoting community education and awareness regarding long-term care issues and the use of best practices. May attend resident council meetings.

Continually seek to identify problems within the long-term care system.

Maintain inspection reports, licensing information and related materials for assigned facilities. 

Providing family support with assessing participants needs, helping to determine the type of care which may be most appropriate, and providing information about the facilities and services available. 

Attend state-wide training and complete educational requirements to retain LTCO certificate.

Volunteers provide support to Solid Rock Depots in a wide variety of ways. Our Depots strive to keep operating costs as low as possible to maximize the amount of money that goes directly to benefit our community, and volunteers are one of the ways to achieve this. Volunteers also help ensure every Depot is a great experience for donors and shoppers.

There are many ways to volunteer at Solid Rock Depot. Volunteer needs at our Depots may vary from time to time, but the following are common ways you can help the Depot:

Volunteers provide support to Solid Rock Depots in a wide variety of ways. Our Depots strive to keep operating costs as low as possible to maximize the amount of money that goes directly to benefit your community, and volunteers are one of the ways to achieve this. Volunteers also help ensure every Depot is a great experience for donors and shoppers.

There are many ways to volunteer at Solid Rock Depot. Volunteer needs at your local Depot may vary, but the following are common ways you can help the Depot: 

Besides helping Solid Rock Housing Support repair homes through merchandise sales, Solid Rock Depot also helps keep metal out of landfills through our scrap metal recycling efforts. 

A scrap metal volunteer would prepare and sort materials or products for recycling. Occasionally, dismantle components of products, such as appliances, for recycling. 

Experience of working in metal fabrication will help, but not required. 

Will work to assist CALL staff to develop and maintain a comprehensive, accurate, well-organized resource database that will provide users with relevant and up-to-date information about health and human service options in our community. Will also play an active role in outreach opportunities including communication with agencies in our community and participation in resource fairs/community events.

There are children in the Oceana County Court system that need Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers. CASAs are assigned by the judge to represent the best interest of children in abuse and neglect court proceedings. The volunteer visits with the child regularly, researches the background of the child, prepares written reports for the Court and attends hearings until the case is permanently resolved. CASA volunteers are a constant for children in a time of chaos. A child may have multiple social workers, foster care placements, therapists, and teachers throughout the life of the case but only one CASA volunteer.

Children with a CASA are more likely to: be placed in a permanent safe home faster, do better in school, and receive comprehensive services needed.

Must be at least 21 years of age, have a High School diploma/equivalent, pass background & reference checks, attend an interview, complete 30 hours of pre-service training, have reliable transportation, and time (10-15 hours per month).

Do you love to read? Do you have a passion for helping other's learn? Join the Read Muskegon team as a 1-on-1 tutor! Read Muskegon volunteer tutors get paired with an adult learner OR a parent-child pair to work toward the learners' literacy goals. Goals range from learning how to read to one's children to getting a better job to preparing to return to secondary education.

For 1-on-1 tutoring, we ask for a minimum one-year commitment of meeting weekly for about 1.5 hours per week. 

Contact Win, our Volunteer Coordinator, for more info on how to become a tutor!

Read Muskegon is a small organization with a big mission: improving the quality of life throughout Muskegon County through improved literacy. If you want to help but don't feel like tutoring is the right form of volunteering for you, there is another way you can help! Join us in spreading the word about our programs by volunteering at various outreach events held throughout the county. Whether it's a summer community block party or an info session at your church, almost every occasion presents an opportunity.

With the direction of the Read Muskegon Volunteer Coordinator, outreach ambassadors will occasionally staff our tables at events, distribute flyers and free giveaways, answer questions from visitors, and take down contact information for those interested in reading help.

This is a great volunteer opportunity for high school and college students, families, and anyone else interested in helping Read Muskegon without making the time commitment of volunteer tutoring.

Contact Win, our Volunteer Coordinator, at 231-769-5985 or win.frederick@readmuskegon.org for more information on how to get started!

Volunteers are the lifeblood of MADD—full of passion and compassion for our mission. Join our army of ordinary citizens who’ve become extraordinary activists in saving lives and preventing injuries.

Whether you’re interested in volunteering a couple of times a year or a couple of times a week, there’s a place for you at MADD. And we have a wide variety of opportunities to match your interests and expertise. Some options include:

For more information contact Meg Callow, Volunteer Coordinator248-528-1745 x2653

Join us in packing Sack Suppers in their final stage before delivery! 

While this shift is designated for the task of packing Sack Suppers, no task is ever a guarantee. Projects do change last minute due to food goods available on-site. Please be ready to have a good time while ensuring kids in our community get the nutrition they need to thrive!

For a full listing of our volunteer opportunities, please visit our websites:

http://muskegonkfb.volunteerhub.com/

https://www.kidsfoodbasket.org/get-involved/find-your-opportunity/

Thank you for supporting Kids' Food Basket!

We need help preparing good, healthy, nourishing meals for children and families in our community! 

Come help prepare Sack Suppers!  You could be assisting with things like sandwich making, packing fresh produce, making trail mix, sorting food, re-packing food items,  or other much needed tasks. No task is ever a guarantee, and projects do change last minute due to food goods available on-site.

Please be ready to have a good time while ensuring kids in our community get the nutrition they need to thrive! 

We will welcome volunteers 5+ years of age. Volunteers ages 5 to 16 must also have parent or guardian supervision. For more information regarding this event, please check out our Volunteer FAQs.

This project is a project that requires several forms to be filled out but is relatively easy to complete. Essentially you walk through the Veterans History Project Instruction Booklet step by step to conduct an interview with your local veteran. You come up with prompts, record the interview, collect copies of any photographs or memorabilia, and have all forms and paperwork filled out.  

You can then either forward that information to the United Way of the Lakeshore, or you can send the documents to the Library of Congress. 

This project is a great way to spend time with some of our greatest community members (our veterans!) and record local history. 

The Veterans History Project of the American Folklife Center collects, preserves, and makes accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war.

The Veterans History Project (VHP) of the Library of Congress American Folklife Center collects and preserves the firsthand interviews and narratives of the United States military veterans from World War I through the present. In addition to audio- and video-recorded oral history interviews, VHP accepts memoirs and collections of original photographs, letters, diaries, maps and other historical documents from veterans who served in the US armed services from World War I through the present. The Project makes accessible the materials that comprise this important national archive, which contains submissions from every state, and includes the US territories. VHP relies on volunteers, both individuals, and organizations, throughout the nation to contribute veterans’ stories to VHP.

VHP also collects oral histories with Gold Star Family members, defined as a parent, spouse, sibling, or child of members of the Armed Forces who died as a result of their service during a period of war.

Currently, the Veterans History Project only has 5 servicemen listed from the Lakeshore. None of these soldiers have their pictures available. This is a great opportunity to preserve not only Community History but to preserve the family history of those in our community as well.

While we continue to support clients through telehealth and other modified services, all Arbor Circle locations are currently closed to the public. If you are a current client, please check with your Arbor Circle staff regarding your services. If you are looking for services, need assistance, or are making a referral, please call our main line at 616.456.6571 or email us at info@arborcircle.org.

Assist library staff with Storyville check-in.  Assist families with waitlist (if necessary).  Monitor waitlist and call families when openings occur.

Ideal volunteers would have good customer service and organizational skills.  Volunteering won't begin until 2020.  Must fill out a volunteer form and pass a background check.

Assist library staff with Storyville check-in.  Assist families with waitlist (if necessary).  Monitor waitlist and call families when openings occur.

Ideal volunteers would have good customer service and organizational skills.  Volunteering won't begin until 2020.  Must fill out volunteer form and pass a background check.

Assist library staff with Storyville check-in.  Assist families with waitlist (if necessary).  Monitor waitlist and call families when openings occur.

Ideal volunteers would have good customer service and organizational skills.  Volunteering won't begin until 2020.  Must fill out volunteer form and pass a background check.

The Village monitor will assist with Storyville procedures within the village.  They will answer questions regarding the village, remind patrons of guidelines, check for check-in badges, and assist in straightening up the village.

Ideal volunteers would have good customer service skills and enjoy working with children.  Volunteering won't begin until 2020.  Must fill out a volunteer form and pass a background check.

The Village monitor will assist with Storyville procedures within the village.  They will answer questions regarding the village, remind patrons of guidelines, check for check-in badges, and assist in straightening up the village.

Ideal volunteers would have good customer service skills and enjoy working with children.  Volunteering won't begin until 2020.  Must fill out a volunteer form and pass a background check.

The Village monitor will assist with Storyville procedures within the village.  They will answer questions regarding the village, remind patrons of guidelines, check for check-in badges, and assist in straightening up the village.

Ideal volunteers would have good customer service skills and enjoy working with children.  Volunteering won't begin until 2020.  Must fill out a volunteer form and pass a background check.

The Village Assistant will help keep the village neat and assist with opening and closing procedures. They will also check to ensure everyone in the Storyville Village has a badge.  

Ideal volunteers would have good customer service skills and enjoy working with children.  Volunteering won't begin until 2020.  Must fill out a volunteer form and pass a background check.

The Village Assistant will help keep the village neat and assist with opening and closing procedures. They will also check to ensure everyone in the Storyville Village has a badge.  

Ideal volunteers would have good customer service skills and enjoy working with children.  Volunteering won't begin until 2020.  Must fill out a volunteer form and pass a background check.

The Village Assistant will help keep the village neat and assist with opening and closing procedures. They will also check to ensure everyone in the Storyville Village has a badge.  

Ideal volunteers would have good customer service skills and enjoy working with children.  Volunteering won't begin until 2020.  Must fill out a volunteer form and pass a background check.

This project is a project that requires several forms to be filled out but is relatively easy to complete. Essentially you walk through the Veterans History Project Instruction Booklet step by step to conduct an interview with your local veteran. You come up with prompts, record the interview, collect copies of any photographs or memorabilia, and have all forms and paperwork filled out.  

You can then either forward that information to the United Way of the Lakeshore, or you can send the documents to the Library of Congress. 

This project is a great way to spend time with some of our greatest community members (our veterans!) and record local history. 

The Veterans History Project of the American Folklife Center collects, preserves, and makes accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war.

The Veterans History Project (VHP) of the Library of Congress American Folklife Center collects and preserves the firsthand interviews and narratives of the United States military veterans from World War I through the present. In addition to audio- and video-recorded oral history interviews, VHP accepts memoirs and collections of original photographs, letters, diaries, maps and other historical documents from veterans who served in the US armed services from World War I through the present. The Project makes accessible the materials that comprise this important national archive, which contains submissions from every state, and includes the US territories. VHP relies on volunteers, both individuals, and organizations, throughout the nation to contribute veterans’ stories to VHP.

VHP also collects oral histories with Gold Star Family members, defined as a parent, spouse, sibling, or child of members of the Armed Forces who died as a result of their service during a period of war.

Currently, the Veterans History Project only has 5 servicemen listed from the Lakeshore. None of these soldiers have their pictures available. This is a great opportunity to preserve not only Community History but to preserve the family history of those in our community as well.

To help workers claim the EITC and other tax credits, the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to low-to-moderate income working for families with the help of trained volunteers. Goodwills across the country are currently training hundreds of volunteers to help members of their community to prepare their taxes this season.
“I really do think it impacts the community, and I like to give back,” explains Paulette Johnson, a VITA volunteer. “Even though I don’t have a lot of money, I like to share my knowledge and time.  It is really rewarding when people come in that weren’t expecting to get money back.”
By volunteering as a VITA tax preparer in your community, you can gain free tax training, earn a certification from the IRS and gain applicable skills to advance your career.  “We have had several of our VITA volunteers get jobs because of their tax preparation experience here at our site,” says Kirby Kaple, financial services specialist at Goodwill Industries of Southern Rivers (Columbus, GA).
This great volunteer opportunity can help you:

Even if you aren’t interested in tax preparation, VITA sites offer many volunteer positions that can enhance your résumé and help members of your community:

To find your local VITA site and learn about VITA volunteer opportunities, go to VolunteerMatch or contact your local Goodwill.
Discover if you or someone you know is eligible to receive the Earned Income Tax Credit.

Our Telephone Reassurance Volunteers enjoy a one-on-one relationship with one of our homebound older adult participants, helping to alleviate loneliness and isolation with important human contact and encouraging them to socialize.

Volunteers provide companionship during weekly telephone call(s), helping to improve the quality of life of the individual.

The purpose is to provide wellness checks and social contact, through regular telephone conversations, to a homebound senior who may be socially and/or geographically isolated.

Online volunteer training provided.

The Muskegon Baby Pantry offers a selection of new and gently used items for infant and toddler care at no cost. Pantry visitors must be able to show documentation that they are the primary parent or custodian for each child needing items from the pantry. Clients can visit the pantry once each month to obtain items for their children. Volunteers help stock and organize the pantry and shop with clients.

Interested in volunteering? Sign up for us to tell you more! 

With the aid of a grant from the State Supreme Court, the Community Dispute Resolution Program offers mediation, and other forms of dispute resolution, as alternatives to formal litigation. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) offers many advantages when compared to the typical court process. For example, individuals are given the opportunity to actively participate in the resolution of disputes, relationships are often improved or maintained, costs are minimal, and the community benefits from a peaceful resolution of individual problems. At the same time, the agreements that arise from mediation are as binding as a decree from the courts.

Our volunteer mediators mediate a wide variety of disputes. Neighborhood problems, parenting-time and custody issues, merchant-consumer complaints, civil-rights cases, restorative justice programs in juvenile court, general civil and small claims matters, and any other type of dispute that you can imagine are resolved through this process.

Volunteer mediators must complete a 40-hour, court-approved training program and 10 hours of observation before they mediate cases. Additional advanced mediation is available for those interested. This specialized training allows mediators to work in Special Education, Balanced and Restorative Justice, Adult-Guardianship, and other specific areas.

Help Us Plan an Amazing Walk Like MADD Michigan 2021! Join the Walk Like MADD Committee to put your skills, input, ideas, and connections into helping us plan a great Community Event. Walk Like MADD is a fundraiser for MADD Michigan, as well as a substance-impaired driving awareness event, supporter get together, and pay tributes to those who have had their lives impacted by this 100% preventable crime. The Committee is open to everyone! Our goal is to create an event experience that will help people Remember, Inspire, and Commit. Join our dynamic group to create an unforgettable community event. There are many opportunities for people to get involved in planning and producing Walk Like MADD, from big roles to smaller roles depending on time and skill set. The committee is a 4 – 5 hour monthly commitment, with a monthly 1 hour committee meeting on zoom. The committee runs from April to August.

MADD Michigan is currently working to get volunteers, victims, and survivors engaged in passing an All Offender Ignition Interlock Law, and ending the Sunset Clause for .08 BAC. An ignition interlock is a device about the size of a cell phone that is wired into the ignition system of a vehicle.  A convicted drunk driver must blow into the device in order to start their vehicle.  If they have a measurable amount of alcohol in their system, the vehicle will not start. 34 states and Washington DC have passed this law already, and Michigan has not passed the law, it is currently sitting in the Michigan House of Representatives. 

Did you know that Michigan is the only state with a Sunset Clause for the .08 Blood Alcohol Content for stopping Impaired Drivers? A sunset law is also known as the sunset provision and it is a legal provision that has an expiration date for a government program, agency, or law on a certain date unless it is renewed. The Michigan Legislature has approved bills that will continue that state’s 0.08 blood-alcohol limit for drunk driving until 2021. The limit of 0.8 was set in 2003, however, a sunset provision has been put on it means that the law has to be revisited and amended when the deadline comes around or the law is no longer in place. Under the latest legislation, the limit is going to go back up from 0.8 to 0.10 in October 2021. Our goal is to end the Sunset Clause and have a new law that would have .08 be a law that never has to be debated again. 

It will take volunteers of all commitments and skill levels to help us create stronger laws to end impaired driving in Michigan.  From Leadership Roles to Contacting Your Legislator, there will be multiple ways for you to get involved. Public Policy volunteers would assist staff by engaging the public and legislators through educating them on the law. Public Policy volunteers also spread awareness of MADD’s legislative agenda throughout their communities, and communicate MADD’s legislative agenda to their legislators and encourage legislators and community leaders to support MADD’s legislative priorities.

Many communities are unaware of MADD Victim Services and how MADD helps victims/survivors of impaired driving. Volunteer outreach and communications specialists help to enhance community awareness of MADD Victim Services. By building relationships, educating the community, and connecting community members with needed services, outreach and communications volunteers help to solidify the presence of MADD Victim Services in all communities, thereby ensuring that victims/survivors receive the support they need.

Skills/Training Requirements: completion of MADD orientation, good organizational skills, ability to communicate effectively, reliable transportation and comfortable approaching community organizations to establish and strengthen networks.

–Attend Community Fairs and or Events to spread Awareness of MADD

–Help with Research on Ways to Help Spread Awareness of MADD Victim Services

–Contact or Help Contact Police Stations, Counseling Centers, Schools, Etc. to Share Information, Do Presentations, or have Meetings with about MADDs Victim Services

–Be able to do MADD Victim Services Presentations to Audiences

–Help expand Victim Services to reach more people in need

–Completion of MADD Awareness and Victim Services Training

–Comfortable with Public Speaking

–Awareness of MADD’s Mission and Victim Services Work

–Sensitivity to the needs of victims/survivors of impaired driving

–Comfortable working with people of diverse background and abilities

–Computer and Phone access to keep in contact with MADD MI Staff

–Access to own Transportation

–6-20 Hours Per Month

Weekly or Bi-Weekly Check Ins with Staff

MADD Victim Services offers many ways for victims/survivors to remember and honor those killed or injured in impaired driving crashes. Special events volunteers assist in planning, organizing, and implementing of special events for victims/survivors.

Skills/Training Requirements: completion of MADD orientation, good organizational skills, ability to communicate effectively, reliable transportation and comfortable approaching community vendors to procure products and services for event and, working with community partners. 

Have questions or are interested? 

Contact Allison LaPlatt, the Coordinator of Volunteer Resources

248-528-1745 Ext. 2653

allison.laplatt@madd.org

–Help plan, organize, and implement special events such as Tie One on For Safety, Remembrance Vigils, Walk Like MADD, and help create new ideas.

–Areas of involvement may include photography, public relations, registration, media, fundraising or logistics.

–Create and Build relationships with community partners.

–Sensitivity to the needs of victims and survivors of impaired driving

–Ability to communicate effectively

–Ability to work in a Team Environment

–Ethical behavior and respect of confidentiality

–Strong Advocate for MADD

–Have access to own transportation; have a valid drivers license and auto insurance

–Access to Internet and Phone

–2-4 Hours per Week

–Attend Special Event Committee Meeting, Typically in evenings and once per month

–4 month Commitment prior to Event

Responsibilities:

Primary strengths and abilities required:

General Information:

Questions about Love N Grace Healing Centers and the available volunteer opportunities should be directed to Debra Yonkers, executive director, at 231-260-0193 or deb@lovengrace.org

Help us stock up to keep our kitties happy and healthy! If you would like to donate any of the following, we are always looking for help with: 

Purina Kitten Chow Nurture Formula

Purina Naturals Cat Chow Adult Cat Food

Purina Beyond Grain Free Pate Variety Pack Adult Wet Cat Food

Whole Hearted Grain Free Chicken Formula Dry Cat Food

Fancy Feast Tender Ocean Whitefish Feast Wet Kitten Food

Friskies Poultry Platter, Canned Cat Food

Tomlyn Nutri-Cal Kitten Dietary Supplement

Tomlyn Nutri-Cal For Cats

K&H Microwaveable Pet Bed Warmer

Petstages Purr Pillow

Breeders Edge Foster Care Feline Powdered Milk Replacer

So Fresh Scoopable Cat Litter

Tidy Cat Litter

Gas Cards - Spay/Neuter Transport

Student United Need For Hour Tracking Purposes

Pioneer Resources is seeking individuals or groups interested in sponsoring one of our 8 group homes! 

This would include raking leaves, shoveling on occasion, decorating for holidays, and more as you desire. 

Our goal is to make each home a comfortable place for our residents to live. With your help, we can make that happen! 

Our Virtual Impact Program connects volunteers from across the globe with students throughout Latin America, who attend our after-school Virtual English Academy on a full scholarship. Together, volunteers and students bridge cultures digitally and inspire and empower each other to reach their potential.

while making a lifetime impact on young students throughout Latin America. You’ll provide students with quality English instruction and inspire them to create opportunities for their futures. Join us and make learning fun!

18+ / 5 days a week

Our Virtual Impact Program connects volunteers from across the globe with students throughout Latin America, who attend our after-school Virtual English Academy on a full scholarship. Together, volunteers and students bridge cultures digitally and inspire and empower each other to reach their potential.

in Spanish while making a lifetime impact on young students throughout Latin America. You'll provide students with the opportunity to expand their horizons, develop critical thinking skills, learn about the world, and have fun doing it!

The AgeWell Services Senior Medical Transportation Program provides door-to-door, non-emergency medical transportation for low income Muskegon County seniors.

The service operates Monday-Friday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. For more information, call (231) 726-7090

AgeWell Services Senior Transportation clients enjoy the friendly, personalized service they receive from the volunteers.
A recent letter sent by a client reads in part “the people who schedule my transportation and the volunteer drivers are
treasured friends. I’ve met so many wonderful, caring, and interesting people associated with your service.” She added,
“I’m able to continue living independently thanks to all of you.”

Volunteer with Michigan 4-H and help grow true leaders in your community by empowering young people with skills to lead for a lifetime. Join us as we grow kids in your community!

For more information and to apply to become a volunteer, visit https://msu.samaritan.com/custom/502/#/volunteer_home.

Ready to make an impact? We need friendly and enthusiastic people just like you who can represent the Red Cross to our blood donors.

As a volunteer blood donor ambassador, you'll ensure donors have a positive experience from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave. Your professionalism and kindness during the blood drive will encourage ongoing donor support.

This role is for you if you…

· Love talking to all kinds of people!

· Demonstrate excellent customer service and comfort working with people.

· You have availability to serve for one 4-6 hour shift per month.

*shifts may vary on quarterly needs depending on your location*

Each volunteer shift, you make a difference and help save a life.

This opportunity requires participation in in-person activities and/or performing work in a Red Cross facility.

Key responsibilities –

Overview of Mobile Blood Drives

· Usually hosted at a community or sponsor-owned location

· Blood collection procedures are whole blood and red cell (no platelets or plasma)

· ‘Mobile’ blood drives change almost every day—with the need to setup and takedown each blood drive, they tend to be faster paced, in a variety of sites, with different donors, sponsors, team members, and chargeperson each drive

· Often requires careful maintenance of donor flow and wait times (typically more donors on the schedule)

· Events confirmed about 6 weeks in advance

Overview of Fixed Sites

· Usually hosted at a community or sponsor-owned location

· Blood collection procedures are whole blood and red cell (no platelets or plasma)

· Staff and equipment tend to be ‘ready to go’ in the same site each day--with fewer donors participating on a frequent basis in longer term procedures (some procedures take as long as 2-2.5 hours per donor) at a Red Cross donor center.

· Similar or same: list of donors, team members and charge people from week to week creates sense of team

· Regular donors become familiar with check-in process, materials and site

· Schedule rarely changes, available several months in advance, a weekly shift ‘adoption’ is highly encouraged. For example – one shift every Tuesday morning or afternoon

All Donor Ambassador roles (Mobile Blood Drives and Fixed Sites)

· Support Red Cross staff by being helpful, flexible, and patient

· Greet donors, explain the donation process as necessary and assist with initial intake and hand offs through the blood donation process

· Manage donor flow and direct donors to Check-In

· Model excellent customer service behaviors.

· Ensure blood donors have relevant information and that questions are answered appropriately while creating a favorable impression of the blood donation process.

· Learn and share the Red Cross story, including the mission, vision, and values

· Work with collections team supervisor or charge staff to match donor’s blood type with the best product for maximum impact (Right Type Mix)

· Check Post Donation Info and time

· Set up and maintain cleanliness in Reception and Hospitality Areas

· Provide customer service to donors in the Hospitality Area by ensuring that each donor is recognized for his/her contribution.

· Check that donor has their post-donation information before leaving the drive

· Report possible adverse post-donation physical reactions to the collections staff. Protect donors from injury during adverse reactions (if able without hurting self)

· May be asked to sanitize/disinfect donor areas and beds

· May make reminder/cancellation calls, re-schedule donor appointments, and perform follow up activities as directed

· Encourage donors to download Donor App, use RapidPass

Put Your Professional Credentials to Work on a Red Cross Disaster Health Services or Disaster Mental Health Team

During large disasters, you can use your professional skills as a licensed healthcare provider to deliver hands-on care and education to disaster-affected clients. The work setting is generally in emergency shelters or on outreach teams in the community. (Keep in mind, you could be assigned to another work location once you arrive on scene depending on the needs of the operation.)

Learn more here - https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities/disaster-health-mental-health-volunteer.html

Requirements

Disaster Health: Current, active, and unencumbered licensure or certification for the healthcare professions, including RN, LPN, LVN, EMT, Paramedic, MD, DO, PA, NP, APRN. View eligibility requirements for healthcare professionals

Disaster Mental Health: Currently licensed or recently retired mental health professionals, current school psychologists and school counselors, and current psychiatric nurses. View complete eligibility requirements for mental health professionals

Shift commitment

If you are local to the disaster: multiple shifts (4-12 hours each) or

If you will need to travel: 10-14 consecutive days of 8-12 hour shifts (Travel, lodging and meals are provided for deployed workers.)

Comfortable interacting with people from diverse background whose lives have been disrupted

Ability to work in a continuously changing environment in which work priorities may change frequently

Ability to follow safety protocols and directions consistently and thoroughly

Put Your Professional Credentials to Work on a Red Cross Disaster Health Services or Disaster Mental Health Team

During large disasters, you can use your professional skills as a licensed healthcare provider to deliver hands-on care and education to disaster-affected clients. The work setting is generally in emergency shelters or on outreach teams in the community. (Keep in mind, you could be assigned to another work location once you arrive on scene depending on the needs of the operation.)

Learn more here - https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities/disaster-health-mental-health-volunteer.html

Requirements

Disaster Health: Current, active, and unencumbered licensure or certification for the healthcare professions, including RN, LPN, LVN, EMT, Paramedic, MD, DO, PA, NP, APRN. View eligibility requirements for healthcare professionals

Disaster Mental Health: Currently licensed or recently retired mental health professionals, current school psychologists and school counselors, and current psychiatric nurses. View complete eligibility requirements for mental health professionals

Shift commitment

If you are local to the disaster: multiple shifts (4-12 hours each) or

If you will need to travel: 10-14 consecutive days of 8-12 hour shifts (Travel, lodging and meals are provided for deployed workers.)

Comfortable interacting with people from diverse background whose lives have been disrupted

Ability to work in a continuously changing environment in which work priorities may change frequently

Ability to follow safety protocols and directions consistently and thoroughly

Purpose

How does it feel to help save a life? This is your chance to find out! If you have a little free time, love driving, and enjoy meeting new people, the Red Cross has a great volunteer position for you.

The Red Cross collects and distributes about 40% of our nation’s blood supply. When you deliver blood, platelets or other blood products to a hospital, you’re delivering hope to a person when they need it most.

Each volunteer shift you take is another opportunity to help save a life.

Volunteer drivers use Red Cross vehicles that are GPS tracked for speed.

Become a life saver! All you need is:

A valid state driver's license and proof of insurance

3 years driving experience and a clean driving record

Comfortable using mobile app and smart phones

Ability to lift up to 45 lbs

Must be comfortable using an app on a smartphone

What is Red Cross Delivers?

Red Cross Delivers is a mobile app that supports our volunteers who deliver life-saving blood products to the hospitals efficiently and effectively. The Red Cross Delivers app is not just a tool; it is a vital link in the chain of hope, ensuring that every drop of donated blood reaches those in need, ultimately saving lives and making a profound difference in communities across the nation.

About Mission United: 

Mission United engages military veterans and their families to serve and address veteran needs in income stability, education, and health. These individuals help steer the impact work of United Way veteran-based programs and host special events such as the Memorial Day Clean Ups and Veterans Day activities.

Region: Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties 

Mission United Chair: Sunny Crenshaw
Mission United Vice Chair: Henrietta Hadley 

Meetings are on the last Wednesday of each month.

Every day, sighted volunteers lend their eyes to solve tasks big and small to help blind and low-vision people lead more independent lives.

As a blind or low-vision person, whenever you need visual assistance, our volunteers are happy to help. Through the live video call, you and a volunteer can communicate directly and solve a problem. The volunteer will help guide which direction to point your camera, what to focus on or when to turn on your torch.

As a sighted volunteer you can help just by installing the Be My Eyes app. A blind or a low-vision user may need help with anything from checking expiry dates, distinguishing colors, reading instructions or navigating new surroundings.

Digital Fraud Fighters are volunteers that will utilize fraud content shared by the AARP National Fraud Team to broadcast information across a multitude of digital platforms. Digital Fraud Fighters will help raise awareness of the latest scams targeting people of all ages with an emphasis on the 50+.

While the minimum expected time requirement is only 1-2 hours a week, you are invited to share as much content as you choose while you are online.

Reliable phone, internet access, and an email address are required.

Organized By:AARP

Contact:FWN@aarp.org, Jeff Abramo

We live in a world where you can be surrounded by people, but still feel lonely, with nobody to turn to when things get rough.

But being heard is an important part of being human. Psychologist, Glen Moriarty saw that there was great power in listening, but he knew not everyone had someone to talk to. He started to wonder. “How can I make being heard a reality for everyone?”

Thanks to thousands of volunteer listeners stepping up to lend a friendly ear, 7 Cups is happy to say, “We’re here for you!”

No matter who you are or what you’re going through, this is a place where you’ll be heard and cared for. We might be strangers on the surface, but underneath we’re just the friends you haven’t met yet.

Need to talk to someone? Our trained volunteer listeners are available 24/7 to give emotional support over online chat.

It’s anonymous and completely free.

When you need someone to talk to, we’re here to listen and help you feel better.

Getting started as an active listener is easy and rewarding in many ways. You’re in complete control over your displayed availability, so you can listen as often as you like.

Sign Up Today! 

Volunteers can serve as narrators, listeners and quality assurance volunteers. Narrators are asked to use their voice talent to bring juvenile fiction books to life, or they can also record high school and college level textbooks. Auditions are required. Listeners will provide feedback to narrators, highlight issues with fluency and tone, audio quality, and more. Finally, quality assurance volunteers will perform a final check to ensure the audiobooks will provide an enjoyable experience to the recipient.

Become part of our team and empower dyslexic, blind, and visually impaired students to succeed in school, and in life. Whether you have a lot of time or just a few minutes, there are meaningful ways you can help students who struggle to read, learn, and thrive. Please join us.

You can help us produce audiobooks! Volunteer opportunities include:

Do you have a friendly voice? Use your voice talent to bring juvenile fiction books to life! If you are a subject matter expert, we also record high school and college level textbooks. Auditions required.

Do you love audiobooks? You could be a good “Listener” for Learning Ally and help us deliver a positive audiobook experience for students. You can listen to juvenile and popular fiction or use your subject area expertise to listen to textbooks. You'll provide feedback to narrators, highlight issues with fluency and tone, mispronunciations, and audio quality.

Quality Assurance (QA) is the final step in the process of creating an audiobook. In a nutshell, it means playing our books back just like our students will, and checking for anything that interferes with enjoyable reading experience.

The Ancestry World Archives Project has allowed thousands of people around the world help to preserve history that would otherwise be lost. Would you like to give back to the genealogy community? Would you like to help families discover more of their stories and share them with future generations?

We welcome whatever contribution your time and circumstances allow.  It’s as easy as 1-2-3!

These indexes are then made available to the public for FREE.

Do you want to be notified when new record collections become available to key or when completed projects are published for searching?  Become a fan on Facebook or follow us on Twitter!

The Smithsonian benefits from the work of thousands of passionate volunteers who support the organization on-site in our museums, zoo, and other facilities.

Today, digital technology makes it possible for people who believe in the Smithsonian mission to make significant contributions online. "Digital Volunteers" can now take on important assignments to expand access to the Smithsonian's massive collections, and can participate in a variety of research programs. Some roles require special knowledge or skill, but many do not.

Selected opportunities are described below.

Launched in July 2013, the Smithsonian Transcription Center seeks to engage the public in making our collections more accessible. Citizen scholars are invited to transcribe historic documents including diaries and working papers of prominent Americans and records associated with the Smithsonian's vast scientific collections. Transcription makes these important materials more accessible to researchers around the world, as well as the general public.

To date, more than ten thousand citizen scholars have come to the Transcription Center and engaged with the wide array of documents posted there by Smithsonian archivists and curators—from field notebooks surveying snakes and reptiles in South Dakota in 1894 to the diaries of Leo Baekeland, the American chemist and founder of the modern plastics industry.

To learn more about this opportunity and get involved as a citizen scholar, visit the Smithsonian Transcription Center.

The Smithsonian seeks digital volunteers to assist in contributing content to Wikipedia related to our collections and areas of expertise. Improving the quality and quantity of reliable information on Wikipedia, as well as usage of Smithsonian resources on the site, helps meet our mission, the "increase and diffusion of knowledge." We seek experienced and motivated Wikipedia editors who are technically proficient in both the software and the norms of the Wikimedia community. To find out more about how to become a Wikipedia volunteer for the Smithsonian, visit the Smithsonian Institution's WikiProject.

What you’ll need: Brown or white 8 lb. or extra large paper sacks. | Crayons or markers.

What to skip: Avoid using paint, glitter, feathers or stickers, as they can come off in the food that will be
packed into the bag.

Please keep in mind that many Sack Suppers will be going to public schools and therefore cannot contain
religious or political messages.

For more information and ideas visit: https://kidsfoodbasket.org/volunteer/decorate-sack-suppers/

Drop off at our Muskegon location between 9:00 am-3:00 pm Monday-Friday

1537 S. Getty St

Muskegon, MI 49442

With 212 acres of land and over 30 buildings, there is an opportunity to serve for just about every skill set. We are always seeking volunteers who enjoy working with their hands and have a passion for fixing, maintaining, and improving things. While technical skills and experience are a bonus, they are certainly not required.

Visit https://camphenry.org/get-involved/volunteer or contact us to learn about our ongoing needs:  volunteer@camphenry.org | 616.717.5556.

Do you enjoy restoring spaces to make them look like new? Are you handy around the house-patching and painting walls, repairing small fixtures? Do you have an eye for detail when it comes to cleaning? 

If so, our Cabin Repair and Cleaning crew might be the perfect fit for you! Join us in keeping our 30+ buildings looking like new all year long so campers and guests can engage in our intentional programming without any distractions. 

Visit https://camphenry.org/get-involved/volunteer or contact us to learn about our ongoing needs:  volunteer@camphenry.org | 616.717.5556.

Volunteer at Camp Henry as a business, organization, church, or school group to make a difference in your community! Volunteer opportunities vary by group size and season. Contact volunteer@camphenry.org | 616.717.5556 to learn more about how your group can make an impact! 

Our horse program provides opportunities for campers, guests, and community members of all ages to try something new, gain greater confidence, and find comfort and connection as they spend time with our herd! 

Horse Helpers assist with a variety of tasks including: 

Whether you are an experienced rider or simply love animals and are excited to learn-we look forward to hearing from you! 

Visit https://camphenry.org/get-involved/volunteer or contact volunteer@camphenry.org | 616.717.5556 to learn more. 

Each year, thousands of campers and guests warm-up by a fireplace, gather to tell stories around a campfire, and play games in our Recreation Pavilion that is heated by wood. Help fuel the fun by splitting and stacking firewood! 

Volunteers must be 16 years old or older unless accompanied by an adult.

CLICK HERE to learn more and sign-up, or contact volunteer@camphenry.org | 616.717.5556. 

At Camp Henry, our vehicles are essential for emergency response, transporting heavy loads, and maintaining our grounds and facilities. Use your automotive skills to assist our facilities team in maintaining and repairing our vehicles (golf carts, utility vehicles, trucks, tractor, etc.).

Visit https://camphenry.org/get-involved/volunteer or contact volunteer@camphenry.org | 616.717.5556 to learn more. 

Are you looking for a way to use your skills and experience to impact your community? 

Join our team of dedicated volunteers who lend a hand when a specialized need comes up like welding, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, or vehicle repair. 

Visit https://camphenry.org/get-involved/volunteer or contact us to learn about our ongoing needs:  volunteer@camphenry.org | 616.717.5556.

With over 9,000 campers and guests being served each year, there is always a space that could use a fresh coat of paint! Help paint walls, ceilings, and repair work to help keep Camp Henry looking like new always. 

CLICK HERE to sign-up or contact volunteer@camphenry.org | 616.717.5556 to learn more about ongoing opportunities.

Love N Grace Healing Centers empowers children and adults to become independent and self-sufficient in life, family, at work, school, and in society. Teaching individuals their identity and purpose through truth so they will live in hope. In 2023, over $200,000 in scholarships were awarded to adults and children to overcome life's hurts.

SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS:

Responsibilities:

This year we are strategically growing private sessions, while adding fee-based group services to a broader audience. We are looking for board members that can help us reach more individuals in need who are healing from trauma.

Qualifications:

At our core we are a Christian non-profit with programs that meet people where they are in life in Muskegon and beyond.

This Muskegon non-profit organization was founded in 2017. We have been caring for people since 2010.

Please reach out to Debra Yonkers, Executive Director, with questions at 231-260-0193 or deb@lovengrace.org.

What is New Beginnings?

New Beginnings is a jail-based program providing workforce and life development services, mentoring, and support to women in the Kent County, Ottawa County, and Muskegon County jails. The program's purpose is to reduce the likelihood that a woman will return to jail after release.

Why volunteer?

Volunteer mentors play a critical role in helping women successfully re-enter the community and avoid re-incarceration. Research shows a dramatic drop in the recidivism rate for women who have mentor support post-release. We offer extensive training for New Beginnings mentors, and we ask that mentors make a one-year commitment. Every woman participating in the program receives a trained female mentor. The participant and mentor develop a positive relationship that provides support while in jail and after release. New Beginnings mentors provide genuine, caring, non-judgmental support while also offering accountability as program participants work to achieve their goals.

Additional benefits include:

Questions about the program?

Contact Brittany Schultz, mentor coordinator, with any questions at 616-410-0780 or bschultz@grwrc.org.

Ready to volunteer?

Sign up by hitting the blue "Sign Up" button and we'll be in contact with you soon about next steps!

The Locker is a not for profit thrift store serving Muskegon area families and individuals. Volunteers for The Locker will serve 2-3 hour shifts, 1-2 days a week, and can be expected to sort and hang donations, organize store displays, etc. Volunteers may also help with customer service if they are comfortable doing so.

The Locker is open Tuesday - Friday 10 -6 and Saturday 10 - 3. Volunteer shifts will be scheduled according to the volunteer's availability during business hours. Training will be provided to all volunteers.

Location: 1461 E. Apple Ave. Muskegon, MI 49442 (near the Secretary of State office)

Volunteers receive a 10% discount at the store!

Help provide a brighter future for kids in your community by joining Michigan Education Corps for the 2024-2025 school year!

As an MEC Math Corps Interventionist you’ll help kids develop basic math and problem-solving skills using evidence-based, scripted interventions. As an interventionist, you’ll help struggling students in 4-8 improve their skills and get on track with math. No experience? No problem. With great training and onsite coaching, we’ll prepare you to work with pairs of students to build fundamental math skills and confidence. Join the team that empowers Michigan kids to reach their highest level of academic achievement in reading and math.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week. 7.5 service hours per day. Requires 5 days per week. Position starts 8/31/2024and ends 5/31/2025 (part time positions also available).

Compensation/Benefits: living stipend of $1,243.55 biweekly (totaling $2,487.10 per month), education award of up to $5,176.50 that can be used to repay federal student loans or future education expenses; federal student loan forbearance. Health insurance and childcare assistance is available for full-time interventionists. Interventionists may elect to complete their Michigan Youth Development Associate (Mi-YDA) credential. Michigan Education Corps AmeriCorps members also have access to the Member Support Fund (up to $500 for emergency /unexpected expenses), affinity groups and workforce development/career pathway groups.

Minimum qualifications:

Must be 18 years of age or older by your start date.

Must have at least a high school diploma or recognized equivalent by your start date.

Must be either a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.

Must pass mandatory pre-service background checks.

Must not have served 4 or more prior terms of service with AmeriCorps State or National.

Additional Information: Hope Network’s Michigan Education Corps will not discriminate for or against any AmeriCorps service member or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, age, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request. This document is available in alternative formats.

Help provide a brighter future for kids in your community by joining Michigan Education Corps for the 2024-2025 school year!

As an interventionist, you’ll help students in kindergarten through third grade to become better readers using evidence-based, scripted interventions. With great training and onsite coaching, we’ll prepare you to work one-on-one or in small groups to help kids develop their reading skills and confidence! We are looking for people who have a desire to help kids succeed. Join the team that empowers Michigan kids to reach their highest level of academic achievement in reading and math.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week. 7.5 service hours per day. Requires 5 days per week. Position starts 8/26/2024and ends 5/31/2025 (part time positions also available).

Compensation/Benefits: living stipend of $1,243.55 biweekly (totaling $2,487.10 per month), education award of up to $5,176.50 that can be used to repay federal student loans or future education expenses; federal student loan forbearance. Health insurance and childcare assistance is available for full-time interventionists. Interventionists may elect to complete their Michigan Youth Development Associate (Mi-YDA) credential. Michigan Education Corps AmeriCorps members also have access to the Member Support Fund (up to $500 for emergency /unexpected expenses), affinity groups and workforce development/career pathway groups.

Minimum required qualifications:

Must be 18 years of age or older by your start date.

Must have at least a high school diploma or recognized equivalent by your start date.

Must be either a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.

Must pass mandatory pre-service background checks.

Must not have served 4 or more prior terms of service with AmeriCorps State or National.

Additional Information: Hope Network’s Michigan Education Corps will not discriminate for or against any AmeriCorps service member or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, age, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request. This document is available in alternative formats.

As an Early Learning Corps Interventionist you’ll spend your days helping children ages 3-5 to talk, read, write, sing and play in order to develop early literacy and numeracy skills and get ready for Kindergarten. Serving in one classroom, you’ll work closely with a teacher to enhance daily literacy and numeracy activities and help students build both skills and confidence. With great training and onsite coaching, you’ll be ready to make an impact through enhanced opportunities to develop their early language, literacy and math skills. No experience? No problem. With great training and onsite coaching, you’ll be ready to make an impact.

Schedule: 30 hours per week. 7.5 service hours per day. Requires 4 days per week (M-Thu) and 1 Friday half day per month. Position starts 8/26/2024 and ends 5/31/2025.

Compensation/Benefits:  living stipend of $888.25 biweekly (totaling $1,776.50 per month), education award of up to $3,697.50 that can be used to repay federal student loans or future education expenses; federal student loan forbearance. Health insurance and childcare assistance is available for full-time interventionists. Interventionists who serve the duration of the school year may elect to complete their Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Michigan Education Corps AmeriCorps members also have access to the Member Support Fund (up to $500 for emergency /unexpected expenses), affinity groups and workforce development/career pathway groups.

Minimum qualifications:

Must be 18 years of age or older by your start date.

Must have at least a high school diploma or recognized equivalent by your start date.

Must be either a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.

Must pass mandatory pre-service background checks.

Must not have served 4 or more prior terms of service with AmeriCorps State or National.

Additional Information: Hope Network’s Michigan Education Corps will not discriminate for or against any AmeriCorps service member or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, age, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request. This document is available in alternative formats.

Do you enjoy reading, watching movies, chatting with a friend, taking walks, or just sitting with someone?

Have you ever thought about how you can make difference in our community by serving others? That is the magic of being a volunteer with Gentiva Hospice. You can be doing the very things that you enjoy the most while making an impact in another’s life.

Gentiva hospice cares for people in the Muskegon community and this non-medical opportunity enhances the days of our patients and their families. 

Training and background checks, including TB tests, drug screening, and fingerprints are a requirement and paid for by Gentiva. Our volunteer coordinators come to you to help you sign up and complete the process of becoming a volunteer. We are looking for a consistent commitment of at least 2-3 hours per month.

Do you enjoy reading, watching movies, chatting with a friend, taking walks, or just sitting with someone?

Have you ever thought about how you can make difference in our community by serving others? That is the magic of being a volunteer with Gentiva Hospice. You can be doing the very things that you enjoy the most while making an impact in another’s life.

Gentiva hospice cares for people in many Lakeshore communities and this non-medical opportunity enhances the days of our patients and their families. 

Training and background checks are needed and will take place in your community. Our volunteer coordinators come to you to help you sign up and complete the process of becoming a volunteer. 

With 212 acres of land, including wetlands, woods, and grassy fields, we can always use a hand maintaining our grounds and landscaping. We are always seeking volunteers who enjoy working with their hands and spending time in the outdoors! Opportunities vary by season, but may include mowing grass, leaf blowing/raking, weed control, and ground improvement efforts like planting grass, spreading gravel or mulch, etc.

Visit https://camphenry.org/get-involved/volunteer or contact us to learn about our ongoing needs:  volunteer@camphenry.org | 616.717.5556.

Do you have a passion for helping young minds grow? Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Join us as a volunteer mentor in our Early Math Program at Martin Luther King Elementary and make a real difference in the lives of children in Muskegon Heights. We are looking for volunteers for each classroom grades 3-5 at Dr. Martin Luther King Elementary 55 E Sherman BLVD, Muskegon, MI 49444. 

A love for working with young students. Great communication skills and the ability to work both independently and with others. Comfortable with technology or willing to learn. A supportive and encouraging approach to math.

An hour & a half (1.5) time commitment, 3 times a week, Monday-Friday. The students need this intervention each day for the program to be successful. We do ask that volunteers commit to an entire school year so that we can ensure the success of our students.

A commitment to completing our training (provided by the school and United Way of the Lakeshore). This training is about 1.5 hours and will walk you through the basics of the math program and the technology skills needed. Place, date and time of training will be determined with volunteers.

Background checks (no fee required). For the safety of our schools and you as a volunteer, you must complete two background checks - an initial check with United Way of the Lakeshore and then a secondary with each school site you plan to volunteer at. These background checks are covered by our organization and are of no fee to you!

Do you have experience working in an office setting? MAP is looking for some Wednesday help!

Light office duties may include, but are not limited to:

Come spend a few hours making a difference in the lives of our community members! We are happy to adjust the hours to fit your needs.

We will train you on our processes, but some confidence with computers and phones is preferred and HIPPA compliance is mandatory (after we train you!). We are hoping this posting will lead to a long-term volunteer relationship with the right candidate and willing to give anyone a shot! We can't wait to work with you :)

We're looking for individuals and groups who are interesting in spending some time cleaning up our fields by pulling weeds! Having our rows weed-free helps keep our crops healthy and maintains the beauty of our space. Our farm team finds weeding to be a relaxing, meditative activity and a great way to connect with nature. This is an ongoing task around the farm, and repeat volunteers are very welcome!

Please note that all individual volunteers must complete a background check before volunteering. 

Do you have a passion for helping young minds grow? Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Join us as a volunteer mentor in our Early Math Program at the Lighthouse Learning Center in Montague and make a real difference in the lives of children.

Where: Lighthouse Learning Center at RRO | 4859 Knudsen St. Montague, MI 49437

When: After school from 4:00 - 5:00 PM

This program has been made possible thanks to funding by: 

Volunteer Drivers Needed – Help Make Independence Possible

Do you enjoy driving and connecting with people? Volunteer Drivers are needed to help individuals with disabilities access critical services, medical appointments, community events, and local resources. This is a meaningful way to support independence and inclusion for people with disabilities in West Michigan.

Volunteers use their own vehicles to provide safe, timely, and respectful transportation. Drivers must be willing to assist passengers as needed and maintain a friendly, respectful attitude at all times.

Requirements:

Current driver’s license

Proof of insurance

Successful background check

Your time behind the wheel can open doors for someone in your community

Front Desk Volunteers – Be the First Smile They See

Front Desk Volunteers serve as the first point of contact for visitors and callers at Disability Network West Michigan. This vital role helps create a welcoming, inclusive, and professional environment for everyone who walks through our doors or calls our office.

Volunteers also provide light administrative support, which may include copying, filing, assembling folders, and other tasks as needed.

Requirements:

Maintain confidentiality and follow agency protocols

Friendly, professional, and reliable

Prefer a commitment of at least 4 hours per week

Your presence at the front desk helps set the tone for an inclusive and supportive experience for our community.

Do you have a passion for helping young minds grow? Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Join us as a volunteer mentor in our Early Literacy Program at Beach Elementary and make a real difference in the lives of children.

Where: Beach Elementary |2741 Heights Ravenna Rd, Muskegon, MI 49444

When: 12:15-1:45pm 

Do you have a passion for helping young minds grow? Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Join us as a volunteer mentor in our Early Literacy Program at Edgewood Elementary and make a real difference in the lives of children.

Where: Edgewood Elementary |3255 E Pontaluna Rd, Fruitport , MI 49415

What You'll Do

When: 2:00-3:30pm 

Mentor students: Help young learners increase their literacy skills through a structured routines.Assist outside the classroom: Work alongside teachers to support students’ educational growth.Share your experiences: Report back on the successes and challenges of your mentoring journey.Be a role model: Show students the joy of learning while maintaining appropriate boundaries and confidentiality.
A love for working with young students. Great communication skills and the ability to work both independently and with others. A supportive and encouraging approach to reading.A two hour time commitment once a week. (Monday-Friday available) The students need this intervention each day for the program to be successful.Volunteers will report to Shettler Elementary.
A commitment to completing our training (provided by MAISD and United Way of the Lakeshore). This training is about 3 hours and will walk you through the basics of the literacy routine, giving volunteers time to practice and ask questions.  Training TBD. 
Background checks (no fee required). For the safety of our schools and you as a volunteer, you must complete two background checks - an initial check with United Way of the Lakeshore and then a secondary with each school site you plan to volunteer at. These background checks are covered by our organization and are of no fee to you!

Do you have a passion for helping young minds grow? Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Join us as a volunteer mentor in our Early Literacy Program at Bunker Elementary and make a real difference in the lives of children.

Where: Bunker Elementary |2312 Denmark St, Muskegon, MI 49441 

When: TBA

Do you have a passion for helping young minds grow? Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Join us as a volunteer mentor in our Early Literacy Program at Campbell Elementary and make a real difference in the lives of children.

Where:  Campbell Elementary |1355 Greenwich Rd, Muskegon, MI 49441 

When: TBA 

Do you have a passion for helping young minds grow? Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Join us as a volunteer mentor in our Early Literacy Program at Holton Elementary and make a real difference in the lives of children.

Where: Holton Elementary |6425 Syers Rd, Holton, MI 49425

When: TBA