The protection of specific parcels in the watershed helps preserve aquatic habitats and riparian areas for a wide variety of animal and plant life. Volunteers help to identify and remove invasive species to help native species thrive.
These events take place along Grand Traverse Bay’s beaches and involve removing trash and other debris.
Interested in walking a stretch of the beautiful Grand Traverse Bay shoreline? Sign up to help us track avian botulism by becoming a Beach Ranger.
We’re usually looking for volunteers with computer/office skills who can help with tasks such as data entry, mailing preparations, or simple organizing.
Volunteers help with the following: Change engine oil, Replace air filters, Replace wiper blades, Replace bulbs, Top-off fluids, Inflate tires, and Refer cars for repairs.
Join the growing list of engaged citizens committed to taking a stand for clean water. These citizen advocates speak up effectively and at opportune times to oppose threats to water quality in their community and to support local decisions and efforts that protect water quality.
Looking for a volunteer opportunity to do with others? This program is perfect for families, schools, neighborhood groups, office teams and takes a few hours twice a year.
Event volunteers assist during fundraising and adoption events.
Help Food For Free pack Just Eats Boxes on Mon (11-1:30pm), Tue & Wed (9-11:30am, 12:30-3:00pm). Register at www.foodforfree.org/volunteer
While we have some great volunteers, the Berkshire Food Project still has various jobs for volunteers to fill. Among the most needed are for dishwashers, food preparers, and cleaners. Give one or two hours a week or more if you wish. The BFP operates from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.