Volunteer Opportunities
Remember to send a copy of your volunteer activities to Human Resources and a copy to Michele Featherston. for our SSA volunteer report.
Dearborn Animal Shelter Mutt Strut - Saturday, May 9Ford Field, Dearbornhttp://www.dearbornmuttstrut.com/Send an email to volunteerPhone 313.943.2697
ChristNetA coalition of churches that provides a temporary warming shelter for the homeless. Seeking volunteers to help with the overall operation of a daytime facility.Volunteer hours: Through JuneMonday through Saturday: 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.June through October: Interact with clients and assist staff; flexible time periods; orientation will be scheduled for all volunteers.Contact information:Rickie RickmanPhone 734.281.1353
FAWN (Fighting AIDS with Nutrition)Seeks volunteers to participate in representing FAWN at festivals, concerts and other events, as well as at fundraising activities.Contact information:Ron HinrichsPhone 313.977.0259
Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantryhttp://www.downriverfishandloaves.org/home.aspSeeks anyone from experienced green-thumb gardeners to brown-thumb novices to help create a community garden that will provide fresh produce for the food pantry’s clients. Individuals, friends, and groups are encouraged to participate, offering any amount of time that they can. The pantry serves approximately 7,000 downriver and Dearborn Heights families in need. Volunteers assignments available May through October.Contact information:Main OfficePhone 734.442.0031
Greater DetroitA program of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit for girls in third through eighth grades. Volunteer coaches, site liaisons and 5k committee member needed for its 10-week program that helps build young girls’ self-esteem and healthy living through: running, games, workouts and themed discussions.Contact information:Maria Diaz at the Downriver Family YMCA734.282.9622
Lincoln Park Memorial Day ParadeVolunteers of high school age and older are sought to assist with upcoming fundraisers and tasks related to the parade. Sponsors, donations and parade entries also are welcome.Contact information:Lita ToneyChris Dardzinski
Mentoring Children of PrisonersAdult volunteers are paired up with children who have an incarcerated parent.Requires four hours a month for one year; application process and orientation required.Contact information:Heather Hope: Mentor CoordinatorPhone 313.361.4000 ext. 235