Plan, organize and implement successful fundraising events by working on committees, helping on event day and/or participating in the event. Our special events volunteers help us by staffing our registration tables, handing out T-shirts, cheering on participants or welcoming attendees. Opportunities may also include speaking engagements, check pickups, representing Make-A-Wish Michigan at various activities hosted…
Open to wish alumni and their families, represent Make-A-Wish at a number of external outreach and fundraising events to share your wish experience. If you are interested in becoming an ambassador, contact Kierstynn Rozema.
Whether preparing care packages, teaching a workshop, helping around the office or unveiling beautiful linens for our fundraisers. Volunteers provide the extra pair of hands, the warm smiles or caring attitude that makes Joyful Treats!
This is a great opportunity for individuals (or families), groups, or organizations. Visit a JARC home once a month on a Sunday afternoon (or four times a year) to play games or bake cookies; or plan activities four times a year (e.g. spring cleanup, BBQ, fall cleanup, or an arts and crafts activity).
Help keep our homes looking beautiful in the spring and fall by weeding front and backyards, planting/pruning glowers and shrubs, mulching, raking leaves in the fall, and more!
Develop a friendship with a person JARC serves. You can go out (lunch, shopping, movies, etc.). Possibilities are endless.
Use your professional skills and knowledge on an as-needed basis to provide much-needed skills such as reading and writing in multiple languages, graphic design, accounting, photography, licensed carpentry, interior design, landscaping and more.
We welcome adult volunteers to help care for our resident wildlife, including our birds of prey and other live animals in the Critter House. Volunteers are critical to the success of the health and welfare of the animals here at LSNC, by regularly feeding, cleaning and providing enrichment. In addition, adult volunteers have an opportunity…
Enthusiastic, responsible teens who enjoy working with young children, learning about nature, and being outside can volunteer with our Unity in Learning Summer Camps. Summer Camp Volunteers assist our Summer Camp Educators with their group of campers throughout the day by leading games, helping with crafts, and supervising lunchtime activities. Preference is given to teens…
Volunteers offer a warm smile as they provide hospitality and push a cart full of snacks, coffee and other beverages throughout our facility. They enjoy interacting with patients and caregivers as they await their appointments and receive treatment.