Neighborhood duties
A BeFriender is a lay member trained to assist with pastoral care, mainly through compassionate listening. A BeFriender can be a “companion on the journey” through a difficult time.
Three or four times annually, Fountain Streeters work with First United Methodist Church to provide hospitality assistance to families experiencing housing difficulties.
The Heart of West Michigan United Way Schools of Hope Program is improving the literacy skills of more than 400 students in Grand Rapids Public Schools. The Schools of Hope Program pairs volunteer reading tutors with students in grades 1-3 who are behind in reading. Each students works one-on-one with the same tutor once a…
The Thumb Area Assault Crisis Center, a program of the Human Development Commission, is seeking individuals who would like to volunteer their time to assist with shelter activities and assist survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
The Foster Grandparent program is seeking individuals age 55+ who live on a fixed income, who would enjoy helping children in local schools.
Thumb Area Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is one of thousands of RSVP programs across the nation, making an impact in local communities. RSVP collaborates with local non-profit organizations to provide meaningful volunteer opportunities to volunteers over age 55. Volunteers use the skills and talents they’ve developed over the years, or develop new ones…
Helping with exhibit development, museum management, and building and site operation and maintenance.
Assisting in developing and the offering of our Adventures in History workshops for students and adults.
Volunteering for duty in the Eagle Harbor Lighthouse complex, the Gay School Museum, the Central Mine Visitors Center, and/or the Eagle River Museum to greet visitors and assist in their tour of the site or museum.