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 shape the future of our community—right here at home.

Do you care deeply about Newaygo County and want to play a hands-on role in strengthening our community? United Way of the Lakeshore is looking for passionate, thoughtful, and community-minded volunteers to serve on our Newaygo County Community Committee.

This isn’t a “sit back and listen” committee—it’s a roll-up-your-sleeves, share-your-voice, help-guide-the-work kind of role.

As a committee member, you’ll help guide the local direction of United Way’s work in Newaygo County by:

Second Thursday of each month 8:00–9:00 AM

Gerber Federal Credit Union Headquarters

Virtual attendance options available

You don’t need to be an expert—just someone who:

Help us unload, sort, and distribute 10,000 lbs. of food to families in need in Shelby. Mobile food pantries help meet the community from where they are and provide nutritious and healthy ingredients for family nourishment. 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.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month – April 2026

Every Woman’s Place is seeking 2 volunteers per shift to help host and support our upcoming Clothesline Project display in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

The Clothesline Project is a national campaign started in 1990 to address violence against women. It is a powerful visual display of T-shirts created by survivors and community members. Each shirt represents personal experiences of physical, sexual, or fatal violence, honors survivors, and memorializes victims of domestic violence.

Volunteers will:

Welcome and check in participants

Provide simple instructions for designing shirts

Offer a supportive, respectful presence

Assist with hanging completed shirts

Help maintain a safe and organized environment

This display serves as a public testimony to the reality of intimate partner violence and reminds those suffering in silence that they are not alone.

We are looking for volunteers who are compassionate, reliable, and comfortable supporting a meaningful awareness activity

Location:
Every Woman’s Place
1221 W. Laketon Ave.
Muskegon, MI 49441

Dates:
April 1, 2026
April 2, 2026

Morning Shift:
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Afternoon Shift:
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Thank you for helping us create a space of awareness, healing, and solidarity during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Help us unload, sort, and distribute 10,000 lbs to families in need in Walkerville. Mobile food pantries help meet the community from where they are and provide nutritious and healthy ingredients for family nourishment. 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.

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Join United Way of the Lakeshore & Muskegon Community College for our annual Day of Caring, a community-wide day of service bringing hundreds of volunteers together to support local non-profit agencies and community spaces across Muskegon County.

In 2026, Day of Caring will take place on Friday, April 24 and will kick off at Muskegon Community College as part of their centennial celebration. The evening before, Thursday, April 23, there will be a T-shirt pick up party for volunteers at Unruly Brewing from 5-7 PM. Volunteers will help greet Day of Caring volunteers, distribute t-shirts to team leads and individual volunteers, hand out project packets for the next day, keep the area tidy, and assist United Way staff as needed. 

Questions? Contact Sara Sherwood at sara@unitedwaylakeshore.org or (231) 332-4010.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all volunteers.
To request an accommodation or inquire about accessibility, please email sara@unitedwaylakeshore.org or include a note in your registration.

We kindly ask that attendees avoid wearing strong fragrances out of respect for others’ sensitivities.

Thank you for being part of the change. Your time and energy help build a stronger, more caring Muskegon County.

Looking for more information?

Friday, April 24, 2026

Join United Way of the Lakeshore & Muskegon Community College for our annual Day of Caring, a community-wide day of service bringing hundreds of volunteers together to support local non-profit agencies and community spaces across Muskegon County.

In 2026, Day of Caring will take place on Friday, April 24 and will kick off at Muskegon Community College as part of their centennial celebration. Together, we’ll gather in the morning, then head out across the county to serve. We’re proud to be painting Muskegon Blue & Gold together!

This registration is for both individuals and teams. If you’re part of a team, please include your team or organization name when registering. If you’re not part of a team—no worries! Individual volunteers are welcome and will be matched with a meaningful project.

Questions? Contact Sara Sherwood at sara@unitedwaylakeshore.org or (231) 332-4010.

Project applications are currently being accepted and reviewed; projects will be announced in March 2026.

A meaningful, hands-on volunteer experience supporting local non-profits and community spaces

Breakfast, lunch, and water provided for all volunteers

A free Day of Caring T-shirt, thanks to our sponsors

All materials and tools provided (no special skills required)

A fun and fulfilling day serving alongside friends, neighbors, coworkers, and community members

(Subject to change based on assigned project)

8:00 AM – Volunteer Check-In & Pancake Breakfast at Muskegon Community College

8:30 AM – Kickoff Celebration, Community Remarks, & Group Stretch

9:00 AM – Travel to Assigned Volunteer Sites

12:00–1:00 PM – Lunch Delivered to Volunteer Sites

Early–Mid Afternoon – Project Wrap-Up
(End times will vary by project and scope of work)

Closed-toe shoes (required)

Comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting dirty
(Dress for the weather and your comfort)

Work gloves if you have them (some will be available at the kick-off breakfast for those who don't have any)

Safety glasses will be provided when needed for tasks involving tools

Transportation
Volunteers are responsible for getting themselves to and from their assigned sites. Carpooling is encouraged.

Restrooms
Restroom access or portable restrooms will be available at each project site.

Lunch & Dietary Needs
Lunch will be delivered to your site and will include vegetarian options. Vegan and gluten-free lunch can be provided upon request. Breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, juice, water, and coffee.

Water
Water will be available at the kickoff for you to pick up and transport to your project site.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all volunteers.
To request an accommodation or inquire about accessibility, please email sara@unitedwaylakeshore.org or include a note in your registration.

We kindly ask that attendees avoid wearing strong fragrances out of respect for others’ sensitivities.

Thank you for being part of the change. Your time and energy help build a stronger, more caring Muskegon County.

Looking for more information?

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.

Volunteer contributors have already helped us identify 1,200+ volunteer resources across 330 communities in the US!

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.

Help us unload, sort, and distribute 10,000 lbs to families in need in Hart. Mobile food pantries help meet the community from where they are and provide nutritious and healthy ingredients for family nourishment. 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.

Burning Foot Beer Festival Ambassador: Sponsorship Volunteer

Burning Foot Beer Festival | Muskegon, MI

Burning Foot Beer Festival is seeking motivated, community-minded volunteers to serve as festival ambassadors in the months leading up to this year’s festival.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside the festival’s Board of Directors and sponsorship team to help secure and strengthen partnerships with local and regional businesses. Sponsorship Volunteers will assist with identifying potential partners, making connections, and supporting outreach efforts that help ensure the continued success of one of Muskegon’s most beloved summer events.

Key Responsibilities:

Volunteers are invited to attend an information session on March 13 at 6:30 PM (location TBA) in Muskegon to learn more about the role, expectations, and festival sponsorship structure.

Why Get Involved?

Volunteer Perks:

This opportunity is ideal for individuals looking to deepen their community involvement, grow professionally, and contribute to an event that brings thousands together on the Lakeshore each year.

Interested volunteers are encouraged to sign up and attend the March 13 information session to learn more.

We're looking for energetic and reliable volunteers to help bring Taste of Muskegon to life! Tasks include setting up tents, tables, and chairs, assisting with signage and decor placement. Volunteers will need to be able to lift light to moderate items and comfortable working outdoors. Wear close toed shoes and comfortable clothes.

Kids Zone Volunteers help create a fun, safe, and welcoming space fr children at Taste of Muskegon. Responsibilities include assisting with games and activities, helping children participate in crafts, or play areas, monitoring the space for safety, and supporting parents as needed. Volunteers may also help with setup and cleanup of the kids area. A positive attitude, patience, and enjoyment of working with children are important.

The Green Team volunteers help keep the festival clean and eco-friendly by assisting with trash and recycling stations, guiding guests on proper disposal, and preventing bins from overflowing. This role involves light cleanup, being on your feet, and supporting the festival's sustainability efforts. 

The Volunteer Check-In team are friendly faces our volunteers see at Taste of Muskegon! This role is responsible for welcoming volunteers as they arrive, checking them into their shift, and making sure they receive their volunteer T-shirt, and providing our volunteers their free Taste Tickets! This position answers basic questions and helps direct volunteers around Taste of Muskegon.

Ticket Sellers sell Taste tickets to guests. This role involves handling cash and/or card payments, providing customer service, and answering basic questions about ticket options and how they're used throughout the festival. Ticket Sellers should be comfortable working with the public and a fast-paced environment.

Beer and wine server volunteers help serve alcoholic beverages in a responsible and friendly manner. Volunteers must be 21+ to pour beer and wine, and valid photo ID will be checked at the Volunteer Check-In before starting your shift.

Friends of the Festival volunteers walk throughout the festival selling Taste Tickets to attendees. Responsibilities include engaging with guests in a friendly way, explaining how the ticket system works, handling money or ticket transactions accurately, and directing guests to participating food vendors. This role requires good communication skills, reliability, and a positive attitude.  Wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for weather.

Love food and the planet? This role is for you!

As a sustainability Volunteer at Taste of Muskegon, you're behind-the-scenes making sure all that deliciousness doesn't turn into unnecessary landfill waste one fork, plate, and napkin at a time!

Responsibilities include: Helping sort waste into compost, recycling, and landfill. Making sure food scrapes and compostables end up in the right bin, educating festival-goers about why sustainability matters, assisting with waste collection coordination as needed.

Saving the planet never tasted so good!

Assist at the gate to check IDs for wristbands and helping ensure anyone with alcohol disposes of it prior to leaving the park.

We're seeking dependable volunteers to help with tear down once Taste of Muskegon concludes. Responsibilities include taking down tables, chairs, tents, signage, and whatever else includes getting Hackley Park back in order. Volunteers need to be able to lift light to moderate items and comfortable working outdoors. Wear comfortable clothes and close toed shoes.

Help us unload, sort, and distribute 10,000 lbs to families in need in Hart at the Oceana County Fairgrounds. Mobile food pantries help meet the community from where they are and provide nutritious and healthy ingredients for family nourishment. 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.

Education in the Wild is a transformative community initiative by the McClure-Rabb Idlewild Foundation designed to empower underserved youth through hands-on learning, outdoor exploration, and access to opportunity. Rooted in the historic legacy of Idlewild, this program introduces young people to the beauty and importance of the natural world while fostering confidence, curiosity, and lifelong skills. Participants engage in immersive wilderness experiences that include environmental education, fishing instruction, water safety and swimming activities, and guided outdoor exploration. Through these experiences, youth build resilience, teamwork, and a deeper connection to nature—many for the very first time. Education in the Wild also removes barriers by providing free meals, snacks, and giveaways, ensuring every child feels welcomed, supported, and valued. The program extends beyond outdoor learning by hosting a college and career fair, connecting students and families with higher education institutions, resources, and pathways to future success. By combining outdoor education, nourishment, mentorship, and academic exposure, Education in the Wild creates a safe, enriching environment where underserved youth can thrive, dream bigger, and envision a brighter future.

Help us unload, sort, and distribute 10,000 lbs to families in need in Walkerville. Mobile food pantries help meet the community from where they are and provide nutritious and healthy ingredients for family nourishment. 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. of food to families in need in Shelby. Mobile food pantries help meet the community from where they are and provide nutritious and healthy ingredients for family nourishment. 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 Hart. Mobile food pantries help meet the community from where they are and provide nutritious and healthy ingredients for family nourishment. 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 Hart. Mobile food pantries help meet the community from where they are and provide nutritious and healthy ingredients for family nourishment. 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. of food to families in need in Shelby. Mobile food pantries help meet the community from where they are and provide nutritious and healthy ingredients for family nourishment. 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 2 PM.

Help us unload, sort, and distribute 10,000 lbs. of food to families in need in Shelby. Mobile food pantries help meet the community from where they are and provide nutritious and healthy ingredients for family nourishment. 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. of food to families in need in Shelby. Mobile food pantries help meet the community from where they are and provide nutritious and healthy ingredients for family nourishment. 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.

Muskegon Heights Public School Academy, along with the Coalition of Community Development, are in need of several volunteers to serve in the libraries at King and Edgewood Elementary Schools. Volunteers will be reading stories, helping children choose and check out books and teaching library etiquette. Times for volunteer needs vary per school.

They are as follows:

All locations are wheelchair accessible and have disability parking available. This opportunity requires each volunteer to submit to a background check! If you are interested, please click "Express Interest " or fill out a contact form by clicking here.

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. 

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.

Learn more by clicking here.

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.

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 Volunteer Information page to learn more and the qualifications for testers page to see if you qualify to volunteer.

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, 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.

Volunteer sign-ups for SHIP are on hold during open enrollment and will reopen December 8, 2025.

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.

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 211 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).

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://kfb.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.

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 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.

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.

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

2330 Barclay St. Muskegon, MI 49441

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.

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 for our Fall Work Day on Saturday, October 25th! 

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.

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!

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.

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 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 :)

At Heartland Hospice, we depend on our volunteers to help us provide support, respect, and care our patients and their families need.

Some of our volunteers help enrich the lives of our patients by serving as a Direct Care Volunteer serves as an additional support to patients and families dealing with a terminal illness and end-of-life issues. Support is provided in a variety of ways, including the provision of companionship and socialization to patients, or offering respite to stressed caregivers. Direct Care Volunteers may also make calls to patients and families ensuring they have the supplies they need for the weekend.

Additionally, we have Administrative Volunteers who provide support to office personnel through clerical and administrative functions. An administrative volunteer may assist with answering telephones, filing, making copies, data entry or helping to create admission packets. They might help with compiling and mailing Bereavement letters, sympathy cards or the planning of the Annual Memorial Service.

As a volunteer, you would help us decide which tasks you are comfortable performing.

For more information please contact:

Carrie Simmons, Volunteer Coordinator

carrie.simmons@heartlandhospice.com 616-956-0636

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