Tasks may include various stages of renovation or building, ranging from demolition to installing cabinets and doors. All tools, safety equipment, and an experienced site supervisor are provided.
6+ volunteers/project to help with neighborhood beautification projects or exterior home improvement projects for existing homeowners in the neighborhoods. Opportunities available Monday-Saturday, flexible hours. Beautification projects may include landscaping, trash, street and park clean-up, and neighborhood repairs. Exterior Home Improvement projects help existing homeowners with yard clean-up, such as landscaping, gutter guard installation, painting, fence…
Volunteers engage in a one-one-one relationship with a Caring Network participant (ages 14-17 years of age) who desires such support. These volunteers provide supportive listening, participate in mutually agreed upon activities, transportation to and from classes or appointments. Your role is to be a supportive, non-judgmental friend. Training is provided.
Volunteers are needed to help with small “handyman” projects at CCDOK sites and apartments with staff supervision.
Driving volunteers are needed to deliver food to families/individuals in need in Kalamazoo county. A transportation team member provides communication support during deliveries. Must be 19 years of age, provide driver’s license, proof of auto insurance and background clearances completed for volunteer role.
Volunteers focus on special projects either independently or in close partnership with Development staff to help the agency reach fundraising and friend-raising goals. Help us connect with others in the community to fundraise or friend-raise! Annual events include: Teddy Bear Picnic, Ark in the Dark 5k fun run, Growlers Game fundraiser, Charities Dine, Holiday Donations…
Volunteers maintain donation rooms at each location, sorting, cleaning and organizing the donated clothing and household items (flexible scheduling).
CCDOK participants need every-day practical items such as clothing, hygiene and toiletry supplies, cooking utensils, detergent, towels, diapers, wipes, etc. Please consider sponsoring a drive at work, school or with friends!
Volunteers are needed to assist with monthly inspections/maintenance of agency vehicles.
Volunteers engage in a one-one-one relationship with a Caring Network participant who desires such support. These volunteers provide supportive listening, participate in mutually agreed upon activities, transportation to and from classes or appointments. Your role is to be a supportive, non-judgmental friend. Training is provided.