While working with a Direct Support Professional, a volunteer could be doing one of the following: supporting someone with improving their literacy skills, helping someone to write a cover letter and resume, connecting people with social groups, and/or numerous other independent living skills, post-secondary education options, and vocational goals. Your volunteer time will meet community…
Additional skills or interests you have that would benefit V.S.U. include:Grant Writing, Editing/Proofreading, Document Translation, Social Media, Sewing/Crafts, Fundraising, Organizing, Special Projects, and Graphic Arts.
From ushers to working backstage, we have endless opportunities for you to get involved in the 2022 Piano Festival.
Volunteers from the local community help residents engage in activities such as exercise, art, small groups and games. Volunteers participate in larger events such as concerts, parties, and holiday decorating. Some volunteers share their musical talents or bring their certified therapy pets. Others spend time one-on-one with a resident. They might read a book, write…
The work of the Conservancy to protect our critically important lands is a noble and compelling cause for many, and we need your help to spread the word! GTRLC plans a wide array of events every year in hopes of bringing new people to our Nature Preserves to instill a conservation ethic, expand access to…
Temporarily welcome an animal into your home and heart! FAMD will provide all the supplies needed, you provide the space and time. Our foster volunteers help with socializing young kittens & puppies, treating sick & injured animals, and giving animals a break from their time in the shelter. The length of time an animal needs…
Spend your time furthering the Friend’s impact by volunteering at fundraising events, community outreach & education events, picking up donations, transporting animals, and more! Our fundraising & support volunteers do not work in the shelter or hands on with the animals, but do help raise the funds and provide support to ensure that shelter animals…
Every team needs a leader but they also benefit from technical mentors such as engineers, programmers, and challenge-specific professionals. Non-technical mentors can help organize food, team attire, and travel. Visit our Run a Team page to find out how to start a team or contact the FIRST Robotics Competition Michigan Director to mentor an existing…
Spend your time with the animals, ensuring they’re getting the care they deserve by walking dogs, cuddling cats, preparing food, and keeping the shelter organized and clean! Our in-shelter volunteers also provide excellent customer service to all shelter visitors and help animals find their new families! Volunteers begin their volunteer service with cleaning and enrichment…
FIRST events are staffed entirely by volunteers. Roles include organizers, judges, referees, inspectors, photographers, pit managers, queuers, MCs and game announcers, AV experts, electricians, field crews, EMT’s and nurses. Volunteering at an event is a great way to see FIRST up close and personal. You can see step by step directions for registering to volunteer…