We need volunteers who are willing to be “out and about” in the community on a regular basis, doing outreach such as: helping educate tobacco retailers, providing prescription drug awareness, and helping at health fairs. Training is provided and the schedule is very flexible!
Engage in recreational activities with children in shelter, provide childcare during groups or meetings, and assist the Youth Advocate during parties and other special events. Volunteers help role model healthy, non-violent relationships while providing support and assistance to children who have effected by domestc violence and/or sexual assault.
Work groups are task-oriented, project-based opportunities that focus on a specific outcome and are closely aligned with volunteer skill sets and interests. The commitment for these work groups is a one-year term, June through July. The functional working time will vary by group and usually require less than a full year. Groups include workshops, conferences,…
One of the most valuable things our supporters can contribute is their time. Volunteers can participate in a wide range of activities including dog rescue, dog care, veterinary transportation, event staffing, fundraising projects, and more. Reach out if you are interesting in learning more about volunteering!
Our network of fosters is always in need of growth! If you have room in your life to care for a dog in need of a second chance, consider applying to be a foster! We tried to create a different kind of foster program, by being supportive and flexible. We provide all food, medical costs,…
We are looking for a few fluent Spanish-speakers who could translate our intake forms and resource pamphlets from English into Spanish. Translation can be done here in the office, or we could send you the information electronically and you could volunteer at home. There are several Spanish-speakers at ReadyKids who can proof read the final…
As a volunteer, you’ll be cross-trained to provide crisis intervention, advocacy, education, and practical assistance to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault either in the shelter or on the phone.
Volunteer writers and researchers assist with member publications like the biannual newsletter each Spring and Fall which features short articles about OLLI members and events.
In-Home Heroes is Michigan Humane’s short-term, foster care program which saves lives by helping animals who need a little extra time and TLC prior to adoption. Often referred to as animal fostering, our progressive program is designed with a convenient, structured focus, providing the maximum value to the animals, and to their temporary caretakers. Animals…
Coordinating a third-party fundraiser event, benefit, or sale to support Blue Star Service Dogs can be a creative, fun to attend and host!