Lead a science experiment at our STEM Squad after school program in Grand Rapids, showcase your profession through hands-on learning at a Saturday day camp, share your technology or engineering skills with our property committee to help improve and steward our land.
Members participate in monthly meetings to plan programs and activities, share information and resources, and help those in need of assistance. Members also help with special events or committees. We need people from all areas of the community!
Do you have expertise in substance abuse, or have you experienced drug or alcohol issues and are willing to share your experience? We need volunteers to speak to youth groups, schools, and professional groups.
We need volunteers to help with graphic design, finance and accounting, marketing, etc. Put your professional skills, hobbies, and talents to work for a good cause!
Engage in recreational activities with children in shelter, provide childcare during groups or meetings, and assist the Youth Advocate during parties and other special events. Volunteers help role model healthy, non-violent relationships while providing support and assistance to children who have effected by domestc violence and/or sexual assault.
Help pick up food from Roberto Clemente Recreation Center, then drop off these items to around 50 families. Vehicle required.
Work groups are task-oriented, project-based opportunities that focus on a specific outcome and are closely aligned with volunteer skill sets and interests. The commitment for these work groups is a one-year term, June through July. The functional working time will vary by group and usually require less than a full year. Groups include workshops, conferences,…
Volunteers are the front line team creating moments of education and inspiration every day. They can be trained on volunteering in just one area or can learn them all. At our Explainer Station, volunteers engage guests with STEM tabletop activities. In the Smithsonian Spark!Lab, volunteers facilitate inquiry-based discovery using creative methods to inspire and encourage…
Volunteers lend their time and skills to finishing office projects such as data entry, shredding, and organization tasks. (4 month minimum commitment of 4 hours a month)
Volunteers lend their time and hands-on technical skills to guide the improvement and maintenance of a variety of exhibits, equipment, and systems. (Minimum of a Six-Month minimum commitment)