ISEA’s Schoolship program is for students from 4th–12th grade. Students come onboard and participate in a three and a half (3.5) hour hands-on Great Lakes ecology experience, designed to promote stewardship of the Great Lakes. Our Schoolship instructors are trained by ISEA staff and become proficient in a learning station (no experience is necessary). Instructors…
Ship Ambassador volunteers are needed for tasks aboard either of the schooners that are not assigned to instructors or crew. As a Ship Ambassador Volunteer, you may: assist the cook on a Breakfast sail, share information about Inland Seas in a variety of settings, and provide support on chartered program sails.
First Day Shoe Fund operates thanks to several committees, including: Fund Development, Finance, Marketing/PR, and Program Development.
Volunteers in the Journeys program work directly with grieving children. Two Tuesday evenings each month families come together at the Oakland Centre. Children and youth participate in small groups based on their age. Some volunteers are trained to facilitate these peer support groups. Professional grief support counselors organize the activities for each session and support…
Showcase your hospitality skills by interacting with our senior residents as a host or hostess. Independent Living residents enjoy Happy Hour on Wednesdays at 3:30, and Woodside residents on Fridays at 3:00
Health/Rehab Centers, Woodside Assisted and/or Independent Living Discover the simple pleasures of caring companionship by joining a senior resident for a leisurely stroll, puzzle session, game of cards or animated chat about “the way things used to be.”
Take your “techie” talents and teaching skills to the next level by training our appreciative senior residents to use, and love, their computers, I-Pads, Kindles and smart phones.
Put your green thumb to work by sharing the joys of nature and your knowledge of horticulture with our senior residents in the Friendship Village Woods and Gardens.
Health/Rehab Centers and/or Woodside Assisted Living: Enrich your life by investing your time in ensuring that our senior residents can participate in the joys of baking, playing games, completing simple art projects, attending musical programs and more.
Visit regularly and get to know and develop relationships with one or two specific residents. During your visits you might play cards, reminisce, go on a walk, join in on an activity, work a puzzle, etc…