Are you passionate about preventing domestic violence and/or sexual assault? Do you like speaking with groups of students or adults? Volunteers can help increase community awareness about the agency and the issues of domestic violence and sexual assault by presenting information directly to groups or at display tables. Events range in size from small community…
Are you friendly and possess a welcoming and calming personality? Do you enjoy working with a wide variety and ages of people? Do you thrive in a busy work environment? Volunteers will provide assistance and care to the adults and children residing in HAVEN’s shelter. Volunteers are needed at varied hours for this 24 hour…
Become an ambassador for Washtenaw Literacy: organize a volunteer orientation at your place of worship, your book club, service organization or workplace. Share information about volunteering and literacy issues at your favorite business or health club.
Build an audience for dance at the Detroit Opera House through events that highlight, support and celebrate each production in the Dance Series.
Assist with taking tickets at the door and seating patrons for performances.
Young professionals meet and socialize with others who share an interest in the revitalization of the Detroit Opera House. Young professionals also help coordinate and plan the highly-anticipated annual fundraiser, Bravo Bravo!
Introduce visiting artists to Detroit and help make their stay more enjoyable.
Learn the fascinating history of the Detroit Opera House and share your expertise as you lead tours through the facility.
United Way of Southwest Michigan can provide guidance to any corporation or group interested in holding a DIY kit packing. Items can be collected from your group for anything from dinner basket kits, soup kits, spice kits, or power packs for kids. UWSM can also identify organizations in need to receive the donations. We will…
In the unlikely case of an active shooter situation in a school in Van Buren county, volunteers are needed to help with reunification of student and parents/guardians. This volunteer opportunity is an “on-call” opportunity, meaning that you will only be contacted for training purposes and in the case of an actual emergency event. Volunteers will…