Needs From: United Way of the Lakeshore

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 Orchard View Early Elementary and make a real difference in the lives of children.

Where: Orchard View Early Elementary |2820 MacArthur Rd, Muskegon, MI 49442

When: TBA 

Help us unload, sort, and distribute 10,000 lbs to families in need in our community. Mobile food pantries help meet the community from where they are and provide nutritious and healthy ingredients for family nourishment. You can make a difference by volunteering today! Volunteers help with the intake process of the families, help direct traffic, sort the trucks' goods, and help pack/distribute. The mobile food pantry will be open to the public beginning at 5 PM.

Help us unload, sort, and distribute 10,000 lbs to families in need in our community. Mobile food pantries help meet the community from where they are and provide nutritious and healthy ingredients for family nourishment. You can make a difference by volunteering today! Volunteers help with the intake process of the families, help direct traffic, sort the trucks' goods, and help pack/distribute. The mobile food pantry will be open to the public beginning at 5 PM.

The Salvation Army and Reeths-Puffer High School are partnering together to provide over 2,000 meals to Muskegon County residents in need this Thanksgiving. 

Volunteer opportunities include: 

- delivering Thanksgiving dinner to homes around Muskegon County

 If you're volunteering with a group, please indicate the number of people in your group by adding that information in the comments section when signing up.

We will meet at Reeths-Puffer HS at 9:30am on Thanksgiving morning. To volunteer, respond to this need or email us at Lorri.March@usc.salvationarmy.org 

An email with directions will be send on or before November 24th to the email that you register with.

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Are you someone who likes to work behind the scenes? We need help do the shopping for our angels this year. You'll choose toys for each angel based on age and interests from our toy staging area. We have over 1,000 angels in need this year. Shoppers are needed from 10am to Noon and 1pm to 3pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays December 5-16, 2025.

Please note if Orchard View Schools are closed due to weather on the day/s, you are volunteering so are we. 

Help us unload, sort, and distribute 10,000 lbs to families in need in our community. Mobile food pantries help meet the community from where they are and provide nutritious and healthy ingredients for family nourishment. You can make a difference by volunteering today! Volunteers help with the intake process of the families, help direct traffic, sort the trucks' goods, and help pack/distribute. The mobile food pantry will be open to the public beginning at 5 PM.

Can you stay in the Christmas spirit and keep recipients on a tight timeline? Santa's Helpers are needed to walk with recipients through the Chapel to pick out stocking stuffers, books, hats etc. with a maximum of 5 minutes to make selections.  Once selections are made, you will walk them out the back of the Chapel to the Gym to pick up their pre shopped gifts for their family.  Once dropped off, you will return to the Check In and get a new recipient!   December 17-18, 2025

Can you stay cheery in the midst of the cold and busyness of the season? Santa's Reindeer are needed to bring angel gifts from our building out to recipient vehicles. Once the gifts are checked for accuracy, you will offer to take the bag/s out to the car with a grocery cart.  Place them in the vehicle and wish the recipient a Merry Christmas.  Come back in to help the next recipient. 

Please bundle up and bring a hat and gloves.  Be sure to wear your winter boots too! December 17-18, 2025

Do you enjoy looking for names/numbers and checking them twice?? Santa's Elves are needed in the gym to pull the pre shopped bag/s for each recipient.  Once located you will have the recipient check that they have gifts for each child in their bag/s and sign their sheet. Once the gifts are checked for accuracy, you hand them off to Santa's Reindeer for assistance out of the building. December 17-18, 2025

Description:
Help spread holiday cheer to local working families! Volunteers are needed to support United Way of the Lakeshore’s Adopt a Working Family program throughout November and December. This program connects community donors with working families in need of extra help during the holidays.

There are many ways to get involved—volunteers may:

Deliver gifts to families in the community.

Pick up gifts from adopters and bring them to our office.

Assist adopters in the office by checking in gifts and labeling them for delivery or pickup.

Sort and organize wrapping supplies and stocking stuffers.

Call families to confirm pickup and delivery details.

Help with other tasks as needed to ensure a smooth and joyful holiday season for all!

When you sign up, you’re expressing your interest in helping with the program. A member of our staff will reach out beginning in November to assign roles and schedule volunteer shifts based on your availability and interests.

Requirements & Notes:

Volunteers should have a friendly, compassionate attitude and be comfortable working with the public.

If you are able to drive (for pickups and deliveries), please note that in the Comments/notes section when signing up.

Please also share any accommodations or accessibility needs so we can provide a positive volunteer experience.

Location:
United Way of the Lakeshore Office (and throughout the community)
31 E Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442

Timing:
Volunteer shifts will be available throughout November and December. Specific dates and times will be scheduled individually.

Description:
Help make the holidays brighter for a local working family! United Way of the Lakeshore’s Adopt a Working Family program connects community donors with hardworking ALICE (Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, and Employed) families who could use a little extra support this holiday season.

By signing up, you’re expressing your interest in adopting a family this year. Once matched, you’ll receive your family’s profile, including their story, ages of family members, and gift wishes or needs. Donors purchase gifts for each family member (about $75-150 per person is suggested) and are encouraged to include wrapping supplies and small extras such as gift cards or stocking stuffers.

Please note that wrapping gifts is not recommended — instead, include wrapping paper and supplies with your donation.

All gifts must be delivered to United Way of the Lakeshore by December 18, where our team will coordinate pickup or delivery to families in time for the holidays.

How It Works:

Sign up here to express your interest in adopting a family.

A member of our staff will contact you in November to match you with a family and provide all details.

Shop for your family’s gifts and deliver them to our office by the deadline.

Requirements & Notes:

Gifts should be new and unwrapped.

We suggest spending about $75-150 per person as a starting point, but all levels of giving are appreciated.

Gift cards for family experiences (movies, bowling, restaurants) are wonderful additions.

Please include wrapping supplies with your donation.

Deliver gifts by Wednesday, December 18, 2025.

Location:
United Way of the Lakeshore
31 E Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI 49442

Timing:
Matches will begin in November. Gifts are due by December 18, 2025.

Do you like to organize, clean and stack? Once all the gifts are passed out, we need to close the toy shop down for the year. We are looking for volunteers on Friday, December 19, 2025, to help us make sure an unused toys, boxes and stocking stuffers are put away for 2026!

Lunch will be provided. 

Do you enjoy looking for names/numbers and checking them twice?? Two individuals are needed On Friday, December 19, 2025, to work in the reception area to assist with pulling pre shopped bag/s from the gym for recipients who missed their pickup date.  Once located you will have the recipient check that they have gifts for each child in their bag/s and sign their sheet and help them to their car if needed.

Be sure to dress for the weather. Lunch will be provided.

Volunteer Bell Ringers need to sign up at www.registertoring.com it lists our volunteer ringer locations in two-hour shifts from November 15 through December 24.  The funds raised through bell ringing help to keep our programs going throughout the year.  Every cent made at the kettles in Muskegon County stay here in our county. Your help is greatly appreciated!

Make a Difference in Your Community—Right from Home!

Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're looking for seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites.

Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform designed to boost traffic and engagement to local volunteer websites—like this one! With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors easily find volunteer opportunity platforms, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and more—making it simpler than ever for everyone to make an impact locally.

What You'll Do:

Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Optional: Promote your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service.

Why Volunteer with Inspiring Service?

Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Small commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering more accessible for everyone.

Muskegon Heights Public School Academy, along with the Coalition of Community Development, are in need of several volunteers to help out at King and Edgewood Elementary Schools along with Garden Manager to provide guidance to students planting, growing and harvesting the garden. Volunteers will also help maintain the gardens when students are unavailable. Times volunteers will be needed vary between the schools and are generally in half hour blocks, or a two hour shift will see four classes. Meet 4 times a week, but commitments don't have to cover all days, we mix and match! Contact us to find out more if you are interested in details. No gardening experience needed. 

Become a Muskegon South Pierhead Light Keeper and spend your summer on the coast of beautiful Lake Michigan, sharing in Muskegon's maritime past! 

Our Light is open on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 1pm-5pm beginning Memorial Day and running through Labor Day. When you sign up to be a Keeper, you will be added to a schedule based on your availability. Volunteers are asked to work a minimum of three 4-hour shifts per month throughout the Summer. Keepers may be very busy or rather slow, dependent on the weather and the day.

Some of the primary responsibilities of volunteer keepers include the following:

Volunteers are asked to learn basic historic information about our lights. They should be energetic, comfortable speaking to the public, able to handle money and make change for admissions and several small gift shop items. Volunteers should plan to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the start of their shift.

We depend on our Volunteer Lighthouse Keepers to provide visitors and local community members with a fun, informative and educational experience at the lighthouse. Please consider joining us at Muskegon's South Pierhead Lighthouse this summer! 

Volunteers under 18 will need parent/guardian supervision or permission as required.

For information regarding accessibility please email muskegonlightsoperations@gmail.com.

Muskegon County Department of Health and Human Services is looking for inviduals who would like to make a difference in individual's lives.  You would be transporting individuals to medical appointments or parenting times with their children and/or parents.  You would be reimbursed mileage for using your own car and meals.  You will have to register with two systems: CHAMPS and SIGMA VSS prior to being reimbursed for mileage and transporting individuals. 

Our office will help you enroll in both CHAMPS and SIGMA VSS

A deconstruction project can range from disassembling kitchen cabinetry and countertops, appropriately disconnecting sinks, toilets, and dishwashers, to removing household appliances, landscaping materials and furniture. Deconstruction staff will provide all necessary instructions and safety equipment to volunteers.

The VITA free tax preparation program is a service available in Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties during tax season, February 1 - April 15. The program needs assistance with various clerical needs throughout the tax season and during the rest of the year.

It is also helpful if this position can assist with reminder phone calls for tax appointments.

Volunteers needed to help support families or individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities through their Person Centered Planning (PCP) process, which is the planning process for those who receive services through HealthWest (formerly Community Mental Health) .

Essential parts of the PCP process include: 1) Reviewing the current plan, 2) identifying who you would like to attend your PCP,  3)conducting the pre-plan,  4)attending and participating in the actual PCP, and 5) creating the Plan of Service. The focus will be to align with choice, need, medical necessity and Medicaid eligibility, which does provide for flexibility and community based services; keeping in mind the individual needs and desires of the person served.

The Arc Muskegon will provide training, which includes:

Please call about other opportunities to learn more. Background and/or personal relations with people who have disabilities are preferred. 

Volunteers needed to help support families through their education experience. This is a long term volunteer position.

Essential duties of a Special Education Advocate include:  

The Arc Muskegon will provide ongoing training sessions to prepare you for being a special education advocate.

Please call about other opportunities to learn more. Background and/or personal relations with people who have disabilities are preferred. 

We have a big project on our hands; as construction of the new Eddie Boersema Education and Activity Center is complete, we finally have a home for 92 years of archives and Pendy history! 

We need dedicated volunteers who love local history to help us get organized. Filing, database entry, finding alumni, creatively displaying artifacts, scanning photos and transfering old films to digital storage are just a bit of what we're up to!

Please contact Jessa Glick at jglick@pendalouan.org or call (231).894.4538 x 104 to get involved! 

Oversees a geographical area of volunteers and Girl Scout troops.  Hosts monthly meetings at a local, public location.  Assists with girl and adult recruitment.  Primary contact between Girl Scout Council and local Girl Scout Volunteers.

Application and background check required.

Mentor groups of 5-10 girls.  Provide opportunities to develop life skills and share talents.  Volunteering is very flexible to fit any busy schedule.

Application and background check required.

Intern is responsible for assisting with program creation and implementation, office duties, and girl and adult recruitment.

Plan local events for Girl Scout members.  Work closely with Council staff and Service Unit Volunteers.

Application and background check required.

Flexible hours

To participate in all DAT program support and capacity building activities necessary to ensure effective service delivery during a DAT response.  

Disaster Action Teams provide 24-hour emergency response to local disasters, particularly house fires, ensuring that those affected have access to resources for basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing. 

This position is responsible for the tasks involved in the Disaster Action Team program including:

Ability to:

Current training requirements are contained in the Training and System Requirements for Disaster Action Team Members Job Tool

Works closely with all other DAT Members to ensure team goals are achieved. 

With additional training there are opportunities for individual and leadership development to serve as:

Additional training is available across all service lines to orient volunteer to additional activities and opportunities within the Red Cross.

Fair Food Network’s Double Up Food Bucks program provides Americans who receive SNAP benefits, or food stamps, with a one-to-one match to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables. Double Up is available at participating grocery stores and Farmers markets across the state, and volunteers are essential in spreading the word about the program. The Double Up Community Outreach Volunteer will be provide local community outreach and participate in community events and meetings, expanding the reach of the program.

Primary Responsibilities:

Qualifications and Length of Service:

This role is from August 1st to November 30th. The Double Up Grocery Outreach Volunteer should

Time, Training, and Travel:

Time commitment will vary, depending on the phase of the program, event and meeting dates, and volunteer preference. Typically events are between 2 and 4 hours long. In any event, volunteers will be paired with either a staff member or other volunteer. Presentations are typically no longer than 15 minutes, but volunteer might stay for questions, comments, and/or the duration of a meeting, which could be up to 2 hours long. The volunteer will receive training on all responsibilities and policies relevant to the role. Training on the Double Up Food Bucks model in Michigan will also occur. Local travel to events and community organizations is expected.

Advantages to Community Outreach Volunteer:

The Double Up Volunteer will gain the following from this role:

Appointment, Supervision and Scope of Authority:

The Double Up Community Outreach Volunteer will be appointed by and report directly to the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator. The Community Outreach Volunteer will work in conjunction with local community organizations and the Double Up team to identify events and presentation opportunities for spreading the word about the program.

Available Resources:

The Community Outreach Volunteer will be afforded the necessary guidance, training and materials needed to connect with organizations and potential users about the program, with support from the Double Up Food Bucks team.

Volunteer Policy:

Fair Food Network believes in the principle of equality and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military/veteran status, height, or weight.

How to Apply:

To apply, e-mail Erin Allen at eallen@fairfoodnetwork.org or call 7342133999 ext 213.

Apply here and send it to info@doubleupfoodbucks.org or contact Erin Allen at 7342133999 ext 213. 

Fair Food Network’s Double Up Food Bucks program provides Americans who receive SNAP benefits, or food stamps, with a one-to-one match to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables. Double Up is available at participating grocery stores and Farmers markets across the state, and volunteers are essential in spreading the word about the program. The focus is on grocery store customers through volunteer outreach and nutrition education. The Double Up Grocery Outreach Volunteer will educate shoppers about how the program works and is carried out in the produce aisle and at the register.

Primary Responsibilities:

Qualifications and Length of Service:

This role is from August 1st to November 30th. The Double Up Grocery Outreach Volunteer should

Time, Training, and Travel:

Time commitment will vary, depending on the phase of the program and volunteer preference.

Times to choose from:

Volunteers are encouraged to select a regular schedule of at least 2-3 hours during the time slots listed so there is consistency for the customers.

The volunteer will receive training on all responsibilities and policies relevant to the role. Training on the Double Up Food Bucks model in Michigan will also occur. Local travel to the grocery store(s) will be expected.

Advantages to Grocery Outreach Volunteer:

The Double Up Volunteer will gain the following from this role:

Appointment, Supervision and Scope of Authority:

The Double Up Grocery Outreach Volunteer will be appointed by and report directly to the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator. The Local Coordinator will work in conjunction with SNAP Outreach Volunteers and Nutrition Educators in their efforts to connect with SNAP recipients and Double Up eligible shoppers.

Available Resources:

The Grocery Outreach Volunteer will be afforded the necessary guidance, training and materials needed to connect with shoppers about the program, with support from the Double Up Food Bucks team.

Volunteer Policy:

Fair Food Network believes in the principle of equality and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military/veteran status, height, or weight.

How to Apply:

To apply, e-mail Erin Allen at eallen@fairfoodnetwork.org or call 7342133999 ext 213

Fair Food Network’s Double Up Food Bucks program provides Americans who receive SNAP benefits, or food stamps, with a one-to-one match to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables. Double Up is available at participating grocery stores and Farmers markets across the state, and volunteers are essential in spreading the word about the program. The focus is on grocery store customers through volunteer outreach and nutrition education. The Double Up Food Bucks Local Coordinator will help to establish, lead, and manage the volunteer network.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Work with the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator to build and sustain a volunteer-run network

- Work with Double Up team to gain understanding of Double Up program how it works at farmers markets and grocery stores

- Cultivate relationships with local partners and potential sources of volunteer recruitment

- Lead the recruitment, management, and training of Double Up outreach volunteers and nutrition educators

- Work with the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator to develop a regular volunteer schedule for each store and market involved

- Serve as the primary point of contact for volunteers responding to postings

- Communicate regularly with the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator to discuss progress and challenges

- Ensure volunteers are equipped with necessary supplies and materials on market days.

Qualifications and Length of Service:

The Local Coordinator must be a self-starter, preferably with some understanding of nutrition incentives and the Supplemental Assistance Program (SNAP or Bridge Card). Must have leadership experience, people and public speaking skills, and the ability to assemble and train a qualified team of volunteers. This role is on-going.

Time, Training, and Travel:

Time commitment will vary, depending on the phase of the program. It is anticipated that the role could require 10 hours per week. Some flexibility will be required. The Local Coordinator will receive training on all responsibilities and policies relevant to the role. Training on the Double Up Food Bucks model in Michigan will also occur. Local travel to the various grocery and market sites, events, and to visit with local partners will be expected.

Advantages to Local Coordinator:

The Double Up Food Bucks Local Coordinator will gain valuable professional skills and connections through this role, including:

- Instrumental involvement in a growing nonprofit program in the food systems field

- Growth and experience in communications and volunteer coordination

- Broad access to social service agencies in Michigan

- Leadership, community collaboration, and networking skills

- Instrumental involvement in empowering volunteers to increase access to healthy foods in Michigan

Appointment, Supervision and Scope of Authority:

The Local Coordinator will be appointed by and report directly to the Fair Food Network Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator. The Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator will provide support to the Local Coordinator in their efforts to recruit and manage the volunteer network. This role is expected to be collaborative in nature, with the primary focus being on the development and maintenance of a volunteer network.

Available Resources:

The Local Coordinator will be afforded the necessary guidance, training and materials needed to facilitate the development of a volunteer network, with support from the Double Up Food Bucks team.

Volunteer Policy:

Fair Food Network believes in the principle of equality and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military/veteran status, height, or weight.

How to Apply:

To apply, send a resume to Erin Allen at eallen@fairfoodnetwork.org or call 7232133999 ext 213.

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 SHIP (formerly known as 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 SHIP counselor. To maintain a SHIP counselor status a volunteer must commit to 65 hours a year. New three-day trainings 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.

CLICK HERE to sign-up for our Fall Work Day on Saturday, October 25th! 

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! 

CLICK HERE to sign-up for our Fall Work Day on Saturday, October 25th!

Contact volunteer@camphenry.org | 616.717.5556 to learn more. 

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. 

CLICK HERE to sign up for our Fall Work Day on Saturday, October 25th! 

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