American Friends Service Committee
Penny Ryder (734) 761-8283 (M-F 10a-6p)
American Red Cross
Stasa Morgan-Appel, (734) 971-5300
Stasa.morgan-appel@wc-redcross.org,
www.wc-redcross.org
Ann Arbor Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tracie Watts (734) 995-7281, twatts@annarbor.org
In-office computer data entry, information table assistance.
www.annarbor.org
Ann Arbor Civic Theater
Cassie Mann or Suzi Peterson
(734) 971-0605 or (734) 971-2228 (9a-4p)
Ann Arbor Historical District Commission
Donna Johnson (734) 994-2797.
Clerical work, requires background in historical preservation.
Ann Arbor Farmers Market
(734) 994-3276
Some Sunday work is available.
Ann Arbor Hands On Museum
Ann Smith (734) 995-5439 asmith@aahom.org
Training provided on-site, museum chores.
Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation
(734) 996-3266 nap@ci.ann-arbor.mi.us www.a2gov.org/nap (8a-4p M-F or weekend work days as arranged) Outdoor work. Must be 18+ or have permission. Accepts interns and groups.
Ann Arbor Public Schools/Community Ed & Rec
Larry Dishman (734) 994-4972 xt 53226
Help needed with sports program, reffing games, keeping score. Training required, court-ordered community service considered.
Ann Arbor Shelter Association Jen House (734) 662-2829 volunteers@annarborshelter.org (7 days/week)
Help with laundry, answering the telephone, handing out supplies and other various on-site duties; working directly with individuals who are homeless. Required training offered monthly. Volunteers must be 18+.
Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
Caitlin Frankel caitlin@a2so.com (734) 994-4801
M-F 9-5, Concert weekends: Sat. 9-2, Sun 11-4
Mailings, clerical work, youth workshops. Ushering for weekday youth concerts only. Orientation/Interview required. Accepts interns.
Ann Arbor YMCA / Youth Volunteer Corps
Lisa Strack 661-8017 lstrack@annarborymca.org www.annarborymca.org
Youth & adult (court-ordered CS for youth only) interview required.
Arbor Hospice & Home Care
Kappy Pennington, Volunteer Services Mgr 734-794-5143
Marti Coplai, Vol. Coordinator, The Residence 734-794-5151
Stephanie Levijoki, Vol. Coordinator 734-794-5396
Sherry Wagenknecht, Vol. Coordinator 734-794-5128
Arbor Hospice volunteers provide comfort, compassion and support to terminally ill patients and their families in our Resident facility, patients homes, nursing homes and other nursing care facilities. Training is required.
Ark
(734) 761-1800 ext 29 www.theark.org (7 days 6:30-11pm),
Volunteer to staff nightly music club operations; 16 yrs w/parent; 2 hour orientation; Must commit to 4-5 hour shift, 2-3 times / month.
Avalon Housing
Joan Bailey (734) 663-5858 jbailey@avalonhousing.org
Projects range from maintenance and landscaping to office work, as well as other unique opportunities for individuals and groups.
B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation
Diane Redman (734) 769-0500 xt 204 (M-F 9-5pm)
During school year mostly.
Big Brothers / Big Sisters
Jennifer Spitler (734) 973-1900 xt 104 jspitler@helpsourceagency.com
18 yrs + community program 2-3 outings/month, School mentoring 1 hr/wk. Accepts interns, no court-ordered service.
Boy Scouts of America - Wolverine Council
(734) 971-7100 (M-F 9-5pm)
Office work, cleaning, etc. No training required.
Bryant Community Center
3 West Eden Court, Ann Arbor (734)994-2722
Sean Slay, Community Outreach Coordinator (City of Ann Arbor Parks & Rec) sslay@ci.ann-arbor.mi.us
Help with our 1st/3rd Friday morning food distribution, 3rd Thursday produce distribution, twice weekly after school homework assistance, drop-in, .no school day. programs, Brother-2-Brother, DEEP program for teens, and special projects.
Catholic Social Services Respite Program
Connie Hoffman (734) 712-3625 Choffman@csswashtenaw.org
Provide companionship to an older adult 2 - 4 hours a week so that a caregiver can get a much needed break. Training provided. No court ordered service.
Center for the Childbearing Year
Patty Brennan (734) 663-1523 /(734) 332-8070 patty@center4cby.com , www.center4cby.com
Doulas Care Program matches volunteer student doulas with pregnant teens and other low-income women in need of support. 21 hour training required, with some scholarships available.
Chelsea Community Hospital
Ron Yonkoski (734) 475-3913
Must be 14 years old, requires annual TB skin test & safety training. Many areas of work, including patient care areas, shuttle van, gift shop, clerical, etc.
Chelsea District Library
Marie Brooks, Volunteer Services Coordinator 475-8732 ext. 233; mbrooks@chelsea.lib.mi.us
website: http://www.chelsea.lib.mi.us/volunteers.htm Screening interview required.
Cobblestone Farm
Carol Hollis (734) 994-2928 (M-F) chollis@ci.ann-arbor.mi.us www.a2gov.org
Outdoor landscaping, weeding, and indoor maintenance. Daytime hours. No training required. No age requirement. Accepts interns and groups.
Community Residence Corp.
Joanne Magee (734) 482-3300 joanne@communityresidence.org
Maintenance and office work. Fill out an application.
Corner Health Center
phone 734/484-3600 x 240
Help patients in the "Corner Store" as well as in the food pantry.
jchesler@cornerhealth.org
Dawn Farm Detox
Ed Conlin (734) 669-8265 www.dawnfarm.org
Some initial and ongoing training. Includes office work, driving clients to AA meetings, cooking meals, etc.
Family Book Club
Ellie Banyai (734) 971-4419 ebanyai@aol.com
A literacy agency which gives new books to children from low income families through various programs.
Family Learning Institute
Doris Sperling (734) 995-6816 DoSperling@aol.com
Some training required, reading or writing coaches, discussion leaders, meet with low-income 4th through 8th graders to teach reading, writing, thinking and communication skills. 1 hr/wk. late afternoon and early evening, M-Th
www.familylearninginstitute.org
Food Gatherers
Missy Orge (734) 761-2796 missy@foodgatherers.org www.foodgatherers.org
Help on food runs or in warehouse, must be able to lift 50 pounds. Some work is also available at the Community Kitchen. Many jobs require volunteers to be 14+.
Friends In Deed
Kirstin Jackson (734) 485-7658
friends-in-deed@att.net
(Helpline and Furniture Line, M-F 9:30-noon) Training required, no age requirement. Office help, furniture delivery, appliance repair, minor household repairs, chore service or transportation to critical appointments.
Friends of the Ypsilanti District Library
Ellie (734) 482-0546 ebanyai@aol.com
Volunteers to work in the Friends Shop, 2 hour shifts.
Girl Scouts of Huron Valley
Pat Richards (734) 971-8800 (M-F 9-5)
No training Required. Office work.
Glacier Hills Nursing Center
(734) 769-1705 lelling@glacierhills.org (M-F 9-5)
On site training, must be 12 yrs old, work with residents, beverage cart, transporting, assisting, companionship: accepts interns. No larceny offenses.
Great Lakes Rabbit Sanctuary
www.rabbitsanctuary.org/volunteer_opportunites.php (734) 461-1726
Most on-site chores are done morning and late afternoon/evening to coincide with meal times for the animals. Off-site tasks are also available. Minors must be 16+ with signed permission form. Feed animals, clean barns, groom and socialize animals, food pickups, carpentry, mowing, fundraising, marketing, and special events. Accepts interns and small groups.
Growing Hope
Amanda Edmonds- Executive Director amanda@growinghope.net (734) 786-8401; info@growinghope.net One-time or ongoing volunteer opps for individuals or groups, mostly in Ypsilanti. Work in youth, school, community gardens & greenhouses; educational programming for youth and adults; office work; web research; art/graphic design opps. Unpaid internships also available for high school or college students.
Habitat for Humanity
Lonni Vitale (734) 677-1558 ext 105 comrel@h4h.org or www.h4h.org Fridays, Saturdays May-Nov
Building houses, no training required. 16 yrs+, 18 yrs+ for power tools, accepts groups of volunteers. Also looking for Family Support Committee members to work directly with families for 18mo-2yrs
HIV/Aids Resource Center (HARC)
Nicole Adelman (734) 572-9355 nicolea@r2harc.org
2 day training for outreach work, no training for office work, must be 17 yrs+, 4 hr/wk commitment.
Heartland Hospice
Candice Jones, Volunteer Coordinator 888-973-1145
Caring and dedicated people with an interest in serving terminally ill patients and their families are needed to volunteer. Volunteers provide a variety services including companionship, light housekeeping, errand running, grief support and clerical services.
Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan
Dawn Evans dawn@hfmich.org (734) 544-0015
(M-F 9-5) No training required. Office work. Special Events volunteers.
Home of New Vision
Becky Brant (734) 975-1602 xt 204 hnvvolunteer@yahoo.com
Needs people to provide childcare . many variable hours, 2 hour orientation, must be 16yrs+, 3 hrs/wk for 3 months starting commitment, accepts interns.
Housing Bureau for Seniors
Justine Bykowski (734) 998-9346 justineb@med.umich.edu
Flexible schedule and hours. Help seniors with housing transitions, visit and monitor progress in home settings and connect seniors to appropriate community services and activities.
Huron Valley Boys and Girls Club
Frank or Troy (734) 481-0266
(Tues-Fri 2pm-8pm Sat 10-6, summer program 10-6 M-F) fill out an application. Background check required. No court-ordered service.
International Center (UM)
(734) 647-3490
Jewish Family Services Older Adult Services
Laurie Wechter (734) 971-0990 x 40
info@lacasa1.org , www.lacasa1.org
Leslie Science and Nature Center
Francie Krawcke fkrawcke@a2gov.org
(734) 997-1075 www.lesliesnc.org
Mailings, general office work, grounds and trail maintenance, light carpentry, special events and camp volunteers needed. One time events or ongoing projects available to individuals, groups or families. Court ordered community service work also available; includes grounds work, cleaning and special projects. Accepting interns.
March of Dimes
Ayesha George (734) 761-6331 (M-F 8-5pm)
Office and special projects.
McKune Memorial Library
Marie Brooks, Volunteer Services Coordinator (734) 475-8732. ext. 216; mbrooks@chelsea.lib.mi.us
website: http://www.chelsea.lib.mi.us/volunteers.htm
Screening interview required.
Michigan Theater Foundation
Jean (734) 668-8397 xt 28 Flexible hours www.michtheater.org
Office, maintenance, ushering
Midwest Rabbit Rescue & Re-home
Jill Pernicano, (734) 717-8545, jill@rabbitrr.org , www.rabbitrr.org
Volunteers must be 18+, no court-ordered service. Volunteer activities include feeding, cleaning cages, grooming, transporting rabbits to and from vet, office work, and building maintenance. Training provided, but previous experience handling animals is appreciated.
Motor Meals of Ann Arbor
Delphine Christensen (734) 998-6686.
ecila@med.umich.edu (M-F 12-2, Saturdays 11-1)
Must be 18 yrs+, Deliver food once/wk or once/month or substitute. No court ordered service. Groups welcomed.
MSU Extension 4-H Youth Development
Chana Hawkins (734) 222-3936 or hawki125@msu.edu
http://www.msue.msu.edu/cyf/youth
days/times vary
Looking for caring adults to impact the lives of young people ages 5-19. If you'd like to share your gifts, talents, skills, and expertise with the young people of Washtenaw County during in- and out-of-school time please contact us. 4-H is more than what you may have been told!
Neighborhood Senior Services
Tara (734) 712-7259 Tara Griffith tgriffith@nssweb.org
Outdoor chores, snow shoveling, yard work, lawn mowing, etc. Must be 18+ or have signed permission form.
Northside Community Center
Sean Slay sslay@ci.ann-arbor.mi.us. 809 Taylor, Ann Arbor (734) 994-2985
Volunteers are needed for twice weekly after school homework assistance, chess instruction, .no school day. programs, drop-in and special projects.
Ozone House Youth and Family Services
Aimee Nimeh (734) 662-2265 animeh@ozonehouse.org www.ozonehouse.org (9a-9p 7 days)
40 hour training required for crisis line volunteering (18 and up) interns accepted; Court ordered community service work available occasionally (outdoor landscaping and maintenance, no training required).
Packard Community Clinic
(734) 971-1083
Office work
Parkway Meadows
Lonna Hearn (734) 662-5055
(M-F 9-5, holidays and special events) Senior Activities.
Partners For Excellence Volunteer Program
Monica Geary, Volunteer Services Supervisor, (734)994-9467 partners@aaps.k12.mi.us
The Ann Arbor Public Schools need volunteers to work with students K-12, before, during and after school. Also older adult volunteers to do large group story telling. 30 min. orientation and background check required.
Peace Neighborhood Center
(734) 662-3564 Bonnie Billups (M-F 9:30-6)
Project Grow Community Gardens
Melissa Kesterson . Director mkesterson@projectgrowgardens.org
Sheri Repucci - Garden Activities and Education Coordinator sheri@projectgrowgardens.org
Both can be reached at (734) 996-3169. Garden help. Individuals and small groups needed to help with seniors and children in the Wise Roots and Wonder Sprouts programs, theme garden adoption, spring clean-up, general maintenance (mowing, weeding), and sign making. Some training required before working alone.
Recycle Ann Arbor-Reuse Center
Gary Urick (734) 662-6288, (Mon- Sat 10-5)
No training. Help with donations and cleaning.
Recycle Ann Arbor-Drop-off Center
Bob Osterhout (734) 368-2022 (Mon- Sat 10-5)
No training. Help with donations and cleaning.
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Washtenaw County
Bimal Chaudhry (734) 712-3625 chaudhry@csswashtenaw.org
The RSVP provides challenging and meaningful opportunities to people age 55+. A volunteer's interests and skills are matched with local human services agency needs. RSVP provides volunteers accident, liability and excess automobile insurance, on-going placement assistance, newsletters, transportation reimbursement when needed and as funds are available.
SafeHouse Center
Kathy Winterhalter 973-0242 x 252
Kathyw@safehousecenter.org
Volunteers work directly with survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault in the shelter, answering crisis line, going on-call or playing with the children in shelter (7 days/week). Must complete 40 hour training offered in spring and fall. Also welcome: office work, receptionist, computer and project volunteers; orientation required. No court ordered service.
St. Andrews Breakfast Program
Fran Rounds frounds45@mac.com (734) 668-7796
Help with daily breakfast program (early morning hours, 7 days/week)
Sasha Farm Animal Sanctuary
(734) 428-9617 www.sashafarm.org office@sashafarm.org
Farm and companion animal sanctuary providing lifetime care for abused and rescued animals. Must be 18+. Most work involves cleaning pens, grooming and feeding animals, installing fencing, building shelters and office assistance. Court ordered service is considered. Free housing offered for full time internships. Minimum 3 hour shift, primarily on weekdays. On line application http://sashafarm.org/you_help/vol_app.php
St. Joseph Mercy Health System
All locations: volsjmhs@trinity-health.org
SJM Livingston (Howell) Linda Smith 517-545-6296
SJM Saline Hospital, Michael Smiley (734) 429-1692
SJM (A2) Stephanie Danehy (734) 712-4164
(M-F 8-5 and other hours available) must be 14+ with proof of immunization and TB test; office, reception, patient care, book cart, gardening, physical care. No court-ordered service, accepts interns.Must commit to 1 day/wk for 3-4 hours for a minimum of 4 months
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
Store Manager, Jennifer Hackett (734) 761-1400.
www.svdpaa.org
St. Vincent de Paul resells donated items at thrift store prices. Proceeds assist low income persons and families in the community. Volunteers help with: receiving, sorting, pricing, and shelving donations, light housekeeping duties and other tasks. Volunteers commit to at least 2-4 hours/day, 1-2 days/week. Training provided.
Saline Senior Center
Carol (734) 429-9274.
Drivers for meals on wheels 11:30-1:30, M-F and other times as substitute. Need own transportation, no court ordered service.
The Salvation Army of Washtenaw County
Janice Nelson Janice_Nelson@usc.salvationarmy.org
M-F, 9a.m. - 4p.m. ph. 734.668.8353 ext. 217
Court Ordered Options: Soup Kitchen. Yard and Building Project Helpers
Regular Volunteers: Christmas Distribution & Kettles, Data Entry Person, Kitchen Clean-up, Office Assistant, Pantry Workers, Soup Kitchen. Yard and Building Project Helpers (inside and out). Must fill out application at Ann Arbor Corps for approval before volunteering.
Second Baptist Human Service Program
Harvey Glaze (734) 663-6045 ext 14
Serenity House of Ypsilanti
Lyle Tindall (734) 481-1370 (11a-11p, 7 days) must be 18+
Silver Club
(734) 998-9349 Carolyn Rose Stone ccrose@umich.med.edu
Shifts 9:30am-3:30pm Mon/Weds in Ypsilanti, Tues/Thurs/Sat in Ann Arbor
Silver Club is a day program for older adults with memory loss. Must be 16+. No court-ordered service. Volunteers help in daily activities, training provided.
SOS Community Services
Jacque Dusseau (734) 485-8730 jacqued@soscs.org
Office work, maintenance work, help with events. Must be 18+. Court ordered service is considered, if there is a position needed. Will train.
Hours: M-F 9am to 5pm.
Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy
Erin McDonough (734)997-0942 smlcaa@aol.com
Help with clean-up projects, invasive species removal, trail maintenance and nature preserve stewardship. Must be 18+ or accompanied by adult.
Student Advocacy Center
Laurie A. Flemington (734) 222-5443 sacmi@ameritech.net PO Box 2815 A2 48106
Turner Geriatric Clinic
Lynn Stern (734) 764-2556 (M/T 8-5, W 8-noon)
UM Comprehensive Cancer Center
(734) 936-4327
New Patient Guides assist patients and families during their first appointment visit. Volunteers help patients find their way through their appointment and ensure that patients and families have what they need. We are looking for dedicated, compassionate individuals who are comfortable with a diverse patient population. Position is 4 hours once a week, M-F
UM Health Systems Volunteer Services
P. Fogarty/K. Shill (734) 936-4327
Office work, no drug or alcohol offenses.
University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum
Contact Barbara Major at 734-647-8528 or bamajor@umich.edu
www.mbgna.umich.edu
Assist with ecological restoration workdays the 2nd Saturday of the month at the Arb and the 4th Saturday of the month at the Gardens from 9am-noon. Must be 16+. Tools and training provided. Groups and court ordered community service accepted. Other volunteer positions include garden assistants for the Conservatory and formal gardens; gift shop, and clerical.
VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System
(734) 761-7995 Beverly.Leneski@med.va.gov
Day and evening opportunities available, (weekends have limited placements) individual, group and family placements are available.
2215 Fuller Road Ann Arbor, MI 48105.
Washtenaw Area Council for Children
Stephanie Levijoki (734) 434-4215 Flexible hours. www.washtenawchildren.org
Help prevent child abuse and neglect. Positions include office aides, conference workers, speakers bureau, fund raisers, gift-wrap volunteers, research interns. No experience necessary, will train. No court ordered service. Groups happily welcomed.
Washtenaw County Head Start
(734) 971-3325
1661 Leforge, Ypsilanti
Washtenaw Alano Club
Alice or Terri (734) 668-8138
(M-F 10a-10p, Sat/Sun 8a-10p) application needed
Washtenaw Literacy
Alison Austin (734) 677-5227 austin@ypsilibrary.org.
Flexible hours, tutor adults in reading and writing, or in English as a second language, one-on-one or in groups, training and support provided, must be 16+. Also need volunteers for help with fundraising, recruiting and hosting special events. Accepts interns. Wolverine Human Services
Charles Dukes 313-824-4400 (M-F 9-2)
Women's Center of Southeastern Michigan
Joan Kauffman (734) 973-6779 joan@womenscenterSEMI.org (Hours by appt.)
www.womenscenterSEMI.org Office work, cleaning, special events work. Volunteer therapists, job search assistants and financial counselors also welcomed. Interview and orientation required.
Ypsilanti District Library
Donna DeButts (734) 482-4110 xt 1303
Screening interview required.
