To keep our pantry running smoothly, these volunteers assist with guest intake, pick up food donations from community organizations, pack food, shop for food and coordinate our coat drive. Volunteers on this team also provide appliance and furniture pick up and delivery.
People Helping People runs two fundraising events each year that require a team of gifted volunteers to plan and successfully run. This team also serves through social media and annual fund development.
Our events require the help of many dedicated volunteers. We have volunteer opportunities during events as well as positions available on planning committees that work in the months prior to the event. Some volunteer opportunities include registration at the Friends of Fishtown 5K, serving whitefish chowder during the Leland Heritage Celebration, and greeting attendees at…
If you are more of a “behind the scenes” person, we can always use a hand with maintenance/repairs, general cleaning/organizing and special projects.
There are so many opportunities to volunteer your services with the Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum. Many spend their time aboard as greeters, tour guides and Ship’s Store clerks.
Detroit Audubon’s seasonal magazine, the Flyway, includes articles and photographs describing our many programs, events and research projects throughout the year. Getting a volunteer photographer to attend some of our events would be a big help! If you are interested in science writing or natural resources and bird conservation writing, we would love to hear…
We are looking for experienced birders to help with our Grassland Bird Surveys, which are conducted once a week each June.
We are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us with our public education events and tabling events! This would involve helping us set-up and take down information tables, help with craft preparation, our traveling bookstore, and of course participate in some education and outreach about Detroit Audubon and bird conservation!
Detroit Audubon is seeking experienced birders to lead some of our field trips for 2023. We will offer personal training and work closely with our new field trip leaders until they are comfortable leading on their own or with a co-lead.
Be a part of our signature evening event, Wags & Whiskers. You can assist at the event with activities such as set-up, break-down, host duties. Or you can join the committee and procure auction donations or take on other leadership roles. Pass out educational spay/neuter and pet care materials at community events and help staff…