Volunteers engage in a one-one-one relationship with a Caring Network participant who desires such support. These volunteers provide supportive listening, participate in mutually agreed upon activities, transportation to and from classes or appointments. Your role is to be a supportive, non-judgmental friend. Training is provided.
Morning Host serves as an extension of the Goodwill Staff to provide consistent service in the mornings until the shelter service ends at 8AM. Specific duties are based on changing factors like food provision, weather and health requirements.
Assist the Coordinator in all duties needed to plan and purchase food and recruit, schedule, and coordinate the Dinner Volunteer Team to prepare and serve it.
Evening Hosts work with Goodwill Staff and the Evening Leader to assist with guest check-in and other logistics that help provide safety and welcome to our guests, staff and sanitize a coffee service, and cleaning and sanitizing dinner tables between seatings. Specific duties will likely include securing guests’ medications and assisting with management of the…
Generally led by the week’s Coordinator, this team handles the logistical tasks that are needed at the end of one week to prepare for the beginning of the next. Cleaning up guest totes, shoveling snow, etc.
This trained, experienced leader assists the Goodwill Staffer and Coordinator in welcoming Evening Hosts and seeing that they are aware of their duties. Assists as needed to see that evening procedures are followed with consistency and hospitality, and that the Evening Hosts appreciate the value of their service.
Volunteers assist Caring Network participants in choosing the material items they need from the Caring Network Closet. Volunteers schedule a day/time (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm); training is provided.
Volunteers provide an internal audit of case management files. The group meets monthly and training is provided.
Provide child care during our Trauma Support Groups. Become a foster parent.
People are needed to sidewalk for our various programs such as: Grand Traverse Horses 4 Heroes (All Phases), Hippotherapy, and Therapeutic Riding Programs and Lessons.