A vital part of Sunnyside’s vision is to maintain a grounding in the community as we strive to be the church in the world. We are always looking for ways to help persons grow in discipleship, engage in Christian Practice and form enriching Christian Community that bridges the Church and the world. To volunteer in…
Event support volunteers make themselves available for special events. Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan conducts fund raising events such as our Golf Fore Hospice and Duck Derby every year. Volunteers help on out on the day of these events in ways that assure the participants a fun, relaxed event.
Anyone is welcome to pitch in to help keep our preserves up to snuff. Plus, it’s a great way to meet other conservation-minded folk!
Office maintenance, stuffing envelopes, data entry, weeding the flower beds — less glamorous volunteering for which we are grateful nonetheless!
Visit regularly and get to know and develop relationships with one or two specific residents. During your visits you might play cards, reminisce, go on a walk, join in on an activity, work a puzzle, etc…
Your youth group, church, family or group of friends can organize a service project. Hold a bake sale and donate the proceeds to senior adults. Organize a toiletry drive or clothing drive to help incoming refugees.
Volunteers are typically needed to help renovate existing homes and help with minor home repairs. Volunteers ages 16 and 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Construction usually takes place Monday-Saturday from 9 am-3 pm. When multiple projects are happening at the same time, our schedule may vary from 2-3 days a week per jobsite. Schedules are weather dependent. Minors who are interested in volunteering on the construction site are welcome to help with projects such as painting, landscaping, and other…
Volunteers are needed to help provide lunch for a wide range of volunteer opportunities from a group in our ReStore to a group on a jobsite. Volunteer groups can range from 6 volunteers to sometimes 20. Breakfast and snacks are helpful on the jobsite too!
In response to the pandemic, we have made adjustments to our programs to maintain safe practices and social distancing. We have new volunteer opportunities including Telephone Reassurance, Friendship Mail, and Grocery Shopping and Delivery. Telephone Reassuance allows our elderly Forever Friends to stay connected to their community and neighbors while engaging in friendly and calming…