Volunteers facilitate the peer support groups for children and adults. Our model is an evidence-informed program that includes 35 hours of training. We could not deliver programs without the support of committed volunteers.
With three ministry buildings and two rental homes on 15 acres, there’s always work to be done for our maintenance and facilities volunteers! Whether it’s providing snow removal, lawn care, cleaning or other small maintenance tasks, these volunteers keep us going in every season.
As our largest program, youth volunteers play a vital role in providing transportation, supervision, food preparation and special events coordination. Some of these roles provide short-term opportunities, while others allow children to experience the value of consistency through regular volunteers’ presence during drop-in.
Docents guide visitors on lighthouse tours, historic walking tours, and through our museum exhibits. Archives, events, and public relations docents are also needed.
To keep our pantry running smoothly, these volunteers assist with guest intake, pick up food donations from community organizations, pack food, shop for food and coordinate our coat drive. Volunteers on this team also provide appliance and furniture pick up and delivery.
While some of our volunteers are responsible for setting up, greeting and caring for visual arts or tech needs during Sunday worship services, many more individuals directly serve the community through outreach events, physical needs coordination, or Bible study leadership.
People Helping People runs two fundraising events each year that require a team of gifted volunteers to plan and successfully run. This team also serves through social media and annual fund development.
Our events require the help of many dedicated volunteers. We have volunteer opportunities during events as well as positions available on planning committees that work in the months prior to the event. Some volunteer opportunities include registration at the Friends of Fishtown 5K, serving whitefish chowder during the Leland Heritage Celebration, and greeting attendees at…
If you are more of a “behind the scenes” person, we can always use a hand with maintenance/repairs, general cleaning/organizing and special projects.
There are so many opportunities to volunteer your services with the Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum. Many spend their time aboard as greeters, tour guides and Ship’s Store clerks.