Volunteer Opportunities
Please remember to send a copy of your volunteer activities to Human Resources and a copy to Michele Featherston for our SSA volunteer report.
Hospice Compassus Seeking volunteers for office and administrative tasks and Direct non-medical patient care opportunities working with families for extra support and companionship.Contact:Lindsey LeonowiczLLMSW, Volunteer Coordinator, Bereavement Coordinator30665 Northwestern Hwy.Suite 150Farmington Hills, MI 48334Lindsey.Leonowicz@HOSPICECOM.COMOffice: (248) 355-9900Office Cell: (248)464-7914
VIP Mentoring
Who is VIP Mentoring?VIP is a non-profit organization that has been serving the Metro Detroit Community since 1980. Our mission is to create sustainable, meaningful mentoring relationships for children in the tri-county area whose difficult circumstances may seriously compromise their opportunity to succeed.
- Community-based Program:• Each mentor volunteers to pick up a child (mentee) at home as scheduled by mentor, mentee and caregiver• Meet with mentee two hours a week• One -year commitment
- Community-based Location Specific Program:• Each mentor volunteers to meet with a child (mentee) on the same day at the same time each week at a predetermined school, church or other community location.• Meet with mentee one hour a week• One-year commitment
- Volunteer mentor opportunities are available at the following schools in Metro Detroit:• Charles H. Wright Academy (Detroit-West)• Romulus Elementary (Romulus)• Central Collegiate Academy High School (Detroit - West)• Denby High School (Detroit - East)• Spain K-8 School (Detroit - Downtown)
- Reasons to Volunteer:• Pique student’s interest in the areas of higher education, vocational options and careers• Positively impact a child’s life• Be a positive role model• Be a sounding board as students discover their post-graduation potential and choices
- Mentors are required to:• Be at least 18 years of age• Complete necessary paperwork (Application & Background Check Forms)• Attend a 2-hour Mentor Training & Orientation Session• Complete a one-on-one interview with VIP
Please call or visit our website today to get more information on becoming a VIP Mentor!(313) 964-1110 Ext. 170 www.vipmentoring.org