To increase the impact of litter removal we categorize and collect data on every single piece of litter that we remove from the lake.

AARDA relies on its grassroots fundraisers to help support and continue our mission. Fundraisers can join or host a walk, add a fundraising aspect to any event, get their coworkers involved with workplace giving, or even host a fundraiser through Facebook.

General and deep cleaning is always needed. Sweeping, scrubbing and mopping floors, scrubbing walls, cleaning tables, chairs and windows. Cleaning soiled cat traps, litter boxes, kennels and dishes. Vacuuming and steam cleaning carpets. These are just a few of the daily cleaning duties we are looking for help with.

The second Sunday of every month: 10:30 am – 3:00 pm. Volunteers will help set up/break down the room, sign in participants, distribute handbooks and handouts, assign TNR cards, prepare and handout traps/forks to participants. 10:30 am – 4:30 pm Shelter Building Workshops. Help set up/break down the room, check participants in, help them build…

Fund virtually or physically fill a welcome box for someone moving into their new home from the streets. All ages can participate and you can do as little as one box or fill as many as you want! Simply gather the move in items needed and let us know you’re ready! We provide the box…

Volunteer Greeters are truly the face of the Belle Isle Aquarium and ambassadors for the park. They are a friendly smile, welcome visitors to the facility, and available to answer general questions.

Opportunities include: overseeing donation collection sites or collect needed items from donors; organizing and sorting donations, preparing meals for survivors on an as needed basis, volunteering at an event (photography, greeter, registration/sign-in table, set-up/tear-down, childcare, ect.), assisting with general administrative duties, blogger/writer, transportation/driving.