Assist at the Michigan Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Concerts, or MPYO music library or usher at our 4th grade children’s concerts.
Distribute program books at orchestra concerts and assist with general seating.
Assist with poster and brochure distribution around town, light office work and other special projects, group ticket sales for concerts.
Ambassadors, special event, and fundraising volunteers for Michael’s Place are those who believe in our mission and are willing to effectively advocate for us in their own network of family, friends, co-workers, church or civic organizations. Ambassadors are willing to spend time annually introducing guests to Michael’s Place through regularly scheduled or group-specific Tours of…
Assist Philharmonic staff with equipment set up/striking (usually requires lifting and other physical demands).
Create-A-Keepsake is a program that pairs volunteers with individuals to design and create a memorial keepsake. We are looking for volunteers who are skilled in sewing to help individuals and families create items such as bears, pillows, and other materials that honor the memory of their loved ones. Volunteers that have a heart for grieving…
Group facilitators participate as active listeners, discussion leaders, and support persons in our bereavement support groups. There is no formal counseling or therapy as part of these groups. To become a facilitator, an individual will interview with our grief services coordinator, attend facilitator training, and any additional in-services as presented. Group facilitation experience is not…
Michael’s Place is continually in need of assistance with general office tasks such as computer data entry, updating files and records, preparing mailings, organizing program materials, soliciting meal donations, etc.
Volunteers may serve as interns and learn about all aspects of running a land trust.
In the field, volunteers may build trails, work on restoration projects, help control invasive species of plants, and encourage native ones.