Volunteers will be answering telephones to provide crisis intervention, referrals, information, shelter intake and information on Turning Point services to callers. The function of this position is to support shelter and crisis line staff meet the needs of survivors. Training: Must complete Turning Point’s 40-hour Core Volunteer Training . Time: 4 hrs per week.
If you love attending performances and have a few hours to help UMS in the Ann Arbor, Saline, or Ypsilanti area, this program is perfect for you. Volunteers earn two tickets in exchange for posting promotional posters in local businesses and neighborhoods.
If you are passionate about the arts and would like to connect deeply with UMS, Ambassadors may be a great match for you. More than 45 members of the UMS Ambassadors work to increase awareness of and participation in UMS programs through assisting UMS staff with projects and special events, ushering at UMS school-day performances,…
Volunteers will be working with the Shelter Facility Coordinator to help maintain the shelter. This could include basic repairs, gardening, lawn work, working on cars, general handy person projects or other needed projects. Anyone with talent in these areas is welcome to work with us in this capacity. No specialized training is required. Time: minimum…
Volunteers will be assisting staff to meet the needs of shelter clients. This can include light cleaning, organizing, working in the kitchen/pantry, transportation, providing referrals and providing support for staff. When working with the families and women in shelter you may be providing crisis intervention, referrals and information as well. Our shelter houses women and…
Volunteers will be providing advocacy, assisting with paperwork, answering questions, providing referrals, and crisis intervention to individuals seeking a Personal Protection Order. Training: Must complete Turning Point’s 40-hour Core Volunteer Training. Time: 4 hours per week.
Volunteers will be assisting staff meet the needs of the children in shelter. This position may include light cleaning, organization or other projects that arise in the children’s department. Working with children can consist of providing childcare for mothers in shelter or while they are in group, playing with children, helping children with homework, assisting…
Turning Point owns and operates a resale shop that accepts many wonderful donations from the community. If you are interested in sorting and organizing, this would be a great place for you to volunteer. No specialized training is required. Time: 4 hours per week.
Work on various projects at the work site. Volunteering is a rewarding team building experience for individuals, service groups, corporate groups and school groups!
Help with set-up, working an event, and clean-up for various special events.