Enjoy being outdoors while measuring the quality of local rivers and creeks in Livingston, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties! Learn how to collect water samples, measure stream flow, and record water chemistry measurements. No prior experience needed. During each sampling trip, volunteers spend two hours in the field on average.
Identifying insects from the water ways can help us figure out what the water quality is within different sections of the Huron River Watershed. Find out what kinds of bugs are in the Huron River. At ID Day we separate bugs into groups that look-alike and then an expert will help you identify them. Once…
Adopting a stormdrain is a simple way that you can help keep the Huron River clean and take care of your neighborhood at the same time! It’s simple, and there are no strict timelines so you can volunteer whenever it is convenient for you. When you adopt a stormdrain, you will: label it with a…
CASA volunteer advocates are ordinary people, just like you, with an extraordinary desire to help children. After you complete a CASA training course, you’ll be appointed by a judge to one foster care case involving a child or set of siblings dealing with the issues of abuse and neglect. You’ll gather information to help identify…
Just-A-Start Corporation, a Cambridge-based nonprofit, is seeking volunteers to assist as tax return preparers at its Tax Assistance Clinic, part of the IRS’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Volunteer Tax Preparers work with the clinic manager to prepare and review returns for clients. Tax Preparers must complete training on preparing basic income tax return…
Plan and/or staff family play events Help with marketing and social media Distribute information Solicit in-kind donations Write letters and grants Help with fundraising Set up computerized systems Help with administrative and clerical support Photograph and catalog toys Help with space design Help with renovations Set up vendors and purchase toys and books Clean toys,…
Wildrock will host two major fundraisers and two educational events a year. We need volunteers to plan and run these events.
We appreciate naturalists who may lead hikes on special topics.
We need woodworkers to help maintain our play elements and folks to sew to replace cloth items on the playscape. We are always interested in working with artists to add to the creativity of the playscape.
Support staff in creating a safe and engaging experience for children visiting the playscape. Hours are weekday mornings from 9:00am until noon and Saturdays from 9:30 to 6:30pm. Training and background checks are required.