Logistics, transportation, partnering with group leadership to plan and facilitate meetings and events.
Engage in recreational activities with children in shelter, provide childcare during groups or meetings, and assist the Youth Advocate during parties and other special events. Volunteers help role model healthy, non-violent relationships while providing support and assistance to children who have effected by domestc violence and/or sexual assault.
Mentor students ranging from 5-8 years old at The Center for Success. We’ve prepared activities for mentor-student pairs to use during the remote sessions. Training is required.
Help Brilliant Detroit families have access to more books and bedtime stories by volunteering to be a virtual story reader! We are looking for volunteers to record a video of themselves reading a children’s book out loud for us to share with our Brilliant Detroit families.
Help pick up food from Roberto Clemente Recreation Center, then drop off these items to around 50 families. Vehicle required.
Work groups are task-oriented, project-based opportunities that focus on a specific outcome and are closely aligned with volunteer skill sets and interests. The commitment for these work groups is a one-year term, June through July. The functional working time will vary by group and usually require less than a full year. Groups include workshops, conferences,…
Volunteers are the front line team creating moments of education and inspiration every day. They can be trained on volunteering in just one area or can learn them all. At our Explainer Station, volunteers engage guests with STEM tabletop activities. In the Smithsonian Spark!Lab, volunteers facilitate inquiry-based discovery using creative methods to inspire and encourage…
Volunteers lend their time and skills to finishing office projects such as data entry, shredding, and organization tasks. (4 month minimum commitment of 4 hours a month)
Volunteers lend their time and hands-on technical skills to guide the improvement and maintenance of a variety of exhibits, equipment, and systems. (Minimum of a Six-Month minimum commitment)
One of the most valuable things our supporters can contribute is their time. Volunteers can participate in a wide range of activities including dog rescue, dog care, veterinary transportation, event staffing, fundraising projects, and more. Reach out if you are interesting in learning more about volunteering!