Special Events Volunteers represent CCHS at off-site events. Some events are held to raise money for CCHS (Mutt Strut, Fur Ball, and other smaller events). Others help raise awareness about CCHS and the animals available for adoption. And still others are aimed at educating the public about our mission and humane treatment of animals. Special…
Join other Fountain Streeters in serving at God’s Kitchen. We provide support on the first Monday of each month, usually about four hours in the afternoon.
We are run almost entirely by volunteers. If you would like to volunteer please contact us.
Neighborhood duties
A BeFriender is a lay member trained to assist with pastoral care, mainly through compassionate listening. A BeFriender can be a “companion on the journey” through a difficult time.
The Heart of West Michigan United Way Schools of Hope Program is improving the literacy skills of more than 400 students in Grand Rapids Public Schools. The Schools of Hope Program pairs volunteer reading tutors with students in grades 1-3 who are behind in reading. Each students works one-on-one with the same tutor once a…
The mission of the Build Guild is: “Bringing people together to take action, whether near or far, to help make and restore homes for those who need a hand.” The group has worked with the Partners in Housing Program at Family Promise of Grand Rapids and traveled as far as Texas and for disaster relief…
Every event, we have a variety of volunteer opportunities available. Here’s a peek at what we will need help with: Wayfinding/Downtown Navigation – helping visitors figure out where they’re going Web-app Pros – teaching visitors our new prize awarding format Production Helpers – maintaining and distributing ArtPrize materials General Support – filling in the gaps
Writing articles for our newsletter, The Superior Signal, or serving as a reporter or photographer for that publication or our web site.
Volunteer opportunities are available in the areas of teaching classes, special events, and administration.