Take one of our dogs to a local park to enjoy much-needed exercise and stress relief — enjoy the mutual benefits for dog and human! We welcome walkers and runners. By exercising our dogs off-site, you not only allow them to get a nice dose of fresh air and mental stimulation, you also expose them…
Our Slumber Buddies program allows volunteers to take approved dogs for a 1-3 night stay at their home. This allows us to gain valuable information on the dogs behavior that will help us place them with adopters! Volunteers will hang with their pup, take them for walks, take lots of photos, and report back on…
Provide socialization and care for our canine companions. This may include exercising dogs on our walking trail, playing in the dog yard, and assisting staff with caring for our furry friends. Daily exercise and human companionship are vital for a dog’s mental wellbeing while living in a shelter environment. Additional Requirements: Must be able to…
Mentoring a Hazel Park student through the transition out of high school and into postsecondary education.
‘- Perform general maintenance duties as needed in and around the facilities (i.e. indoor and outdoor painting, auto maintenance, furniture repair, landscape work, etc.) – Assist in transporting vehicles for routine maintenance appointments
‘- Provide support to the Advancement Department for event preparation. – Project assistance during peak periods – Volunteering at Wedgwood events
‘- Decorate and write cards of encouragement for children and teens in Wedgwood’s care – Great volunteer project/activity for groups – youth group, bible studies, clubs, families. – Please email [email protected] for cards and details
‘- Purchasing gifts from a resident’s wish list – Putting together gift baskets for on our Residential Homes – Assisting in stuffing stockings and wrapping and preparing gifts
Provide socialization and care for our feline companions. This may include one-on-one time with a chill cat or play time with active kittens. Petting, playing, brushing and human companionship are very important for a cat’s wellbeing during their stay at the shelter. Additional Requirements: Ability to bend, sit or kneel while interacting with feline friends.
We are currently looking for volunteers to deliver food to our most vulnerable clients. Volunteers will be assigned a route of deliveries and will pick up food boxes from Lighthouse’s warehouse in Waterford. Once the food is picked up, the volunteer will deliver to the client’s doorstep to maintain no contact.