Opportunities From: Genesee and Shiawassee Serves

The mission of the Weiss Advocacy Center is to prevent child abuse and help survivors become children again. It was named in honor of Judge Robert E. Weiss of Flint (1940-2009) who loved children, and spent much of his life protecting them in his role as Genesee County prosecutor and later, as chief probate judge.  Weiss provides forensic interviews, family advocate, a therapy dog to children throughout the entirety of their ordeal at the center and at court, and support groups for non-offending caregivers and their children.  The CASA program is also run at the center providing advocates for Foster Children at the center. 

We always have projects that need to be done.  If you have a passion for children and a desire to serve in these areas please contact us. 

Do you enjoy shoveling snow? If so our clients and staff would appreciate your time and energy.

Volunteers are needed to help sort clothes and to assist parents while they shop the Baby Pantry. If you are interested in giving your time and smiling at babies and children, please fill out the Background Check Authorization, Central Registry Clearance Request Form, Confidentiality Policy and Pledge, and the  Letter to Volunteers Volunteer Application or stop by our office and complete it in person.

We love to see our grounds look pristine and we appreciate the volunteers who give their time and energy to keep it looking nice. If you would like to mow, pull weeds, or plant and water flowers please give us a call or stop in and talk with us.

Want to spend more time with your student while also giving back to your community and making an impact on other students? Our parent volunteer program at Eisenhower is great for you. We are currently looking for dedicated Eisenhower parents to come to volunteer to help with various tasks, including:

*This opportunity is open to ALL Eisenhower parents

*PLEASE NOTE: ALL volunteers are required to complete an ICHAT background check*

If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact our Community Resource Developer at cmarshall@crimamricorps.org OR our Community Education office phone: 810.767.8161. You may also contact our Community School Director, Jessica Robinson, at jrobinson@crim.org OR 810.767.8127 for additional information. 

Volunteers are the lifeblood of MADD—full of passion and compassion for our mission. Join our army of ordinary citizens who’ve become extraordinary activists in saving lives and preventing injuries.

Whether you’re interested in volunteering a couple of times a year or a couple of times a week, there’s a place for you at MADD. And we have a wide variety of opportunities to match your interests and expertise. Some options include:

For more information contact Meg Callow, Volunteer Coordinator248-528-1745 x2653

To assist the instructor in the art of various styles of dance, choreograph routines for assemblies and showcases.

Assist other staff members with a variety of different tasks during their lunch and learn activity. Be responsible for helping out the staff member and helping out the students with their tasks.  

Eisenhower is looking for energized and enthusiastic individuals wanting to work with students from grades K-6th*.

We need classroom assistants which consists of

*PLEASE NOTE: ALL volunteers are required to complete an ICHAT background check*

If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact our Community Resource Developer at cmarshall@crimamricorps.org, office phone: 810.767.8161. You may also contact  our Community School Director, Jessica Robinson, at jrobinson@crim.org OR 810.767.8127 for additional information. 

You will be responsible for helping to refill our water throughout the school. The water containers are heavy and can be hard to lift into their container. Must be able to lift 20lbs or more.

It is typically needed on Wednesday morning before school or Fridays after school. 

Eisenhower is looking for dedicated, energized and enthusiastic individuals wanting to work with students from grades K- 6th during recess and lunch time. Our lunches run from 11:30am-1:15pm. (Each lunch is a total of 30 minutes long.)

We need lunchroom assistants which consists of

*PLEASE NOTE: ALL volunteers are required to complete an ICHAT background check*

If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact our Community Resource Developer at cmarshall@crimamricorps.org OR our Community Education office phone: 810.767.8161. You may also contact  our Community School Director, Jessica Robinson, at jrobinson@crim.org OR 810.767.8127 for additional information. 

Just an hour a week can change a students life! At Pierce Elementary, there is a need for adult mentors to spend time with at-risk students. Our students need adults as caring role models to spend time, eat lunch, read with them, and play games. Studies show that mentoring increases student success, attendance, and esteem. It is incredible to see the difference mentoring makes! Volunteer at Pierce and have fun, getting to know our students!

Mentors will meet with their student Mondays and Fridays during the students lunch. First lunch is from 11:30am-12:00pm, second lunch is 12:30pm-1:00pm.

Training of mentors will be provided by Pierce Community Education staff: focusing on the needs of specific students and their respective academic and behavioral challenges.  Each mentor will be matched with 1 student.

***Volunteer must fill out the ICHAT form to qualify for this position***

To assist Kitchen staff in preparing food, packaging meals, doing dishes, wiping tables, wrapping silverware, stocking inventory.

Help the office with day to day tasks such as filing and data entry. Must be able to work with computers. If you still want to help in schools, but might not want to work one on one with children, this would be a great opportunity for you!

There is a distinct need for adult mentors to spend time with Eisenhower Elementary students.  Our students need adults as caring role models to spend time, eat lunch, read with them, work on thier academic success, and play games.The Eisenhower Community Education office is looking for volunteer mentors over the age of 18 who are available anytime during our lunch period between 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. during the lunch period. Note:Each grade’s lunch period is 30 minutes.

There will also be opportunities available during our Community Education programming starting at 3:30 pm Monday - Friday.  We are also always looking for volunteers to assist with Community Education events and Eisenhower school events throughout the year.We would like our volunteer mentors to be available for their mentees at least 1-2 times a week.

We’re looking for volunteers involved in all walks of life in Flint:active seniors,  community members in their own faith communities, businesses, social service and non-profit organizations, and academic institutions. Volunteers must be at least 18 years. and successfully pass through the Flint Public School Background Check process by submitting an ICHAT form.

Success mentoring is important in the battle against chronic absenteeism.  Chronic absenteeism of students often results in poor academic achievement, increased school truancy, and dropping out of school altogether. It is also important to look at the various levels of Absenteeism:

Training of mentors will be provided by Eisenhower Community Education staff,focusing on the needs of specific students and their respective academic and behavioral challenges.  Each mentor will be matched with at least 1 student.

It is also important to be aware of the following premise behind the Flint Community Education program:

      Flint Community Schools - Community Education Initiative Goals:

**All volunteers MUST fill complete the ICHAT background check form and return it to Eisenhower Elementary School with your driver's license or state ID**

Commit to a "Mentor Lunch" 1 time a week,

and

Contact with their Parent 1 time a week. 

For more information, please call 810-760-1951, Community Education at Southwestern Classical Academy.  Or, you can email Community School Director Mohammed Aboutawila at maboutawila@crim.org.

For more information, please contact Community Education at Southwestern Classical Academy at 810-760-1951.

Or, email Community School Director, Mohammed Aboutawila at maboutawila@crim.org

To teach scholars the various aspects of FLL robotics and prepare them for robotics competitions.

To assist in providing positive mentoring for male students 4th - 6th grades.

To assist in teaching scholars the fundamentals of playing the violin and preparing for a concert.

To assist the coach in teaching scholars the basic concept of cheerleading .

To assist scholars grades K-6th  with basic math concepts, inhance reading levels and help student reach grade level or beyond in both subjects.

Assit with birthday party, museum rentals, baby showers, fundraisers

represent the museum at special events, deliver and post flyers

Obtain craft materials from us, maintenance items, cleaning supplies

prep upcoming educational programs

sewing repairs, enhancements, creation of costumes and puppets 

help build exhibits

minor repair work

Mondays only

assist in operations during our corporate sponsored free days: get photo releases signed, play with guests and make sure this are safe/put away

educational programs and games, arts and crafts, 

clean museum, janitorial, opening proceedures

Mon-Friday 9-10am

Clean and maintain exhibit and play pieces 

Play and learn partner, Birthday buddy

We will offer our summer camp throughout June and July of 2019, volunteers will take the students to the various programs that will be offered, pass out snack, and potentially run a few programs. 

With our partnership with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, some of our great parent and volunteers team up to fill over 80 backpack full of food for our students each week. You too can become apart this wonderful team! We meet every Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 am until 12:30 pm. Come sign up today!

*PLEASE NOTE: ALL volunteers are required to complete a background check and fingerprinting*

If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact our Family Engagement Coordinator at cmarshall@crim.org OR our Community Education office phone: 810.767.8161. You may also contact  our Community School Director, Jessica Robinson, at jrobinson@crim.org OR 810.767.8127 for additional information. 

The volunteer would be responsible for helping students with homework, as well as tutoring students in need with core subjects such as math, science, reading and writing. This opportunity will happen after school for an hour roughly 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

We will show a movie on the last Saturday of every month. The movies will be kid friendly, and there must be a parent present for the student to attend. 

United Way of Genesee County has awarded Lake Fenton Community Schools a grant for our first K-5 Project Read! campaign.  This allows students to take part in after school and summer programming to increase access to books, to instill a lifelong love of reading, and to support our students through essential literacy practices.  

We are always looking for access to diverse, high interest, high quality books for K-5 students to have access to throughout our programming.  

We have a great opportunity for your local service group, school club, church group, or other group you belong to! We can work into your group's schedule during the spring, summer, and fall for a unique volunteer opportunity that spreads awareness of the simple steps anyone can take to protect YOUR Flint River.

The Storm Drain Stenciling program is part of the Our Water Campaign to promote storm water awareness in Genesee County. Our volunteer groups stencil the message “Dump No Waste, Drains to River,” near the storm drains and walk the neighborhood to distribute door hangers that provide information on how to reduce pollution that makes it into the storm drains. 

You can volunteer anywhere in Genesee County, including the City of Flint, Grand Blanc Township, the City of Clio, and the City of Grand Blanc. Adults and children of all ages are welcome to volunteer with this program to protect the waters of the Flint River.

Residential Hospice is searching for people who are truly interested in not just volunteering, but really making a difference.

We are searching for people who are willing to spend time with people who look forward to friendly faces, to sit with a patient in their home to allow the family to be able to get the groceries they need for the week, to play games or make crafts, or a number of other of ways that we can bring dignity and peace to patients and their families during this trying time.  We have patients who live in facilities and some in their own home.

Volunteering in hospice is an incredibly rewarding way of giving back to the community without disrupting your busy school, work, and family life.  We work with you to find the best fit, and you are always in control of your volunteer experience.

Please contact us today if this sounds like a good fit for you.

Doyle Ryder needs volunteers for the school musical. Must have patience and an open schedule from 4-5:30 Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Doyle Ryder needs volunteers for field trips! Must be willing to travel and be good with kids. For more details contact Justin Machelski by phone at 9899060275 or through email at jmachelski@crim.org.

There are multiple  other areas needed at the fair.  Horse shows, Still exhibits, and more Let me know your interest and we will see what we can do 

Common areas volunteers help to maintain the safety of our patrons.  We are the eyes and ears if security or medical help is needed.  We also help to answer the  questions of our patrons and to give them the best experience possible.  Our volunteers work as a team so just because you sign up for this area does not mean you will always be there

Our Volunteers in the Parking Lot Help to manage the flow of traffic on and off the fair grounds during the fair. Parking is one of our biggest areas and is always in need of volunteers.  All of our volunteer areas work together to make sure things flow correctly and efficiently. So you are not always assigned to one area  

Seeking qualified volunteer to assist the Program Director is building capacity and sustainability of this program.  Though initially an unpaid position, it may lead to a grant funded position.  Ideal volunteer has free time, grant writing skills, resource management skills, and some type of arts background and elementary education background.  Please send resume to barnhartphillip@gmail.com.

We offer FREE programming and services as we strive to support student success and community engagement. Attached is a schedule with all of our available programs throughout the week, if your interested in signing up or volunteering feel free to contact the community education team at 8107678328. 

Are you a good friend?

Then you're already qualified!

A Hospice Volunteer doesn't do any direct patient care-- that's what our professionals do. Instead, our volunteers provide companionship by sitting, listening, talking to and playing games with patients. Being a hospice volunteer is one of the easiest and most rewarding things you can do.   Flexible to work around your busy schedule.  Volunteer as little as one hour one time a week making someone smile in a facility in your home town.

What's it take to become a volunteer? An application, two personal referances, a background check, finger-printing, TB test and some brief training (all done free of charge).  It's non-fattening, no cost to you and greatly enriching! 

Visit with patients in nursing homes and assisted living facilities in your neighborhood.  Bring a smile to a patient by spending time with them, reading, singing, playing a board game or just "being there." 

A Hospice Volunteer doesn't do any direct patient care-- that's what our professionals do. Instead, our volunteers provide companionship by sitting, listening, talking to and playing games with patients. Being a hospice volunteer is one of the easiest and most rewarding things you can do. Matches are made local to you and only require as little as one hour up to 4 hours one time a week.

You will feel great, it is non-fattening, and doesn't cost anything! Training provided.

What's it take to become a volunteer? An application, two personal references, a background check, finger printing, a TB test, and some brief training (all done free of charge).

Do you have a certified pet therapy dog?  We need you.  Brighten a patients day with a visit from a therapy dog!  Training provided.  Volunteer in your local community.

Hospice is a great way to give back! Bring a smile to a lonely patient.  Sit with them holding their hand, singing to them, reading to them, talking or looking at pictures together.  Spend as little as one hour a week bringing a little sunshine into the live of a patient.  Volunteer in your area working around your busy schedule.  Orientation provided.  No cost involved.  Must be 18 or older with your own transportation.

Visit with patients in nursing homes and assisted living facilities in your neighborhood.  Bring a smile to a patient by spending time with them, reading, singing, playing a board game or just "being there." 

A Hospice Volunteer doesn't do any direct patient care-- that's what our professionals do. Instead, our volunteers provide companionship by sitting, listening, talking to and playing games with patients. Being a hospice volunteer is one of the easiest and most rewarding things you can do. Matches are made local to you and only require as little as one hour up to 4 hours one time a week.

You will feel great, it is non-fattening, and doesn't cost anything! Training provided.

What's it take to become a volunteer? An application, two personal references, a background check, finger printing, a TB test, and some brief training (all done free of charge).

Visit with patients in nursing homes and assisted living facilities in your neighborhood.  Bring a smile to a patient by spending time with them, reading, singing, playing a board game or just "being there." 

A Hospice Volunteer doesn't do any direct patient care-- that's what our professionals do. Instead, our volunteers provide companionship by sitting, listening, talking to and playing games with patients. Being a hospice volunteer is one of the easiest and most rewarding things you can do. Matches are made local to you and only require as little as one hour up to 4 hours one time a week.

You will feel great, it is non-fattening, and doesn't cost anything! Training provided.

What's it take to become a volunteer? An application, two personal references, a background check, finger printing, a TB test, and some brief training (all done free of charge).

Visit with patients in nursing homes and assisted living facilities in your neighborhood.  Bring a smile to a patient by spending time with them, reading, singing, playing a board game or just "being there." 

A Hospice Volunteer doesn't do any direct patient care-- that's what our professionals do. Instead, our volunteers provide companionship by sitting, listening, talking to and playing games with patients. Being a hospice volunteer is one of the easiest and most rewarding things you can do. Matches are made local to you and only require as little as one hour up to 4 hours one time a week.

You will feel great, it is non-fattening, and doesn't cost anything! Training provided.

What's it take to become a volunteer? An application, two personal references, a background check, finger printing, a TB test, and some brief training (all done free of charge).

Are you a good friend?

Then you're already qualified!

A Hospice Volunteer doesn't do any direct patient care-- that's what our professionals do. Instead, our volunteers provide companionship by sitting, listening, talking to and playing games with patients. Being a hospice volunteer is one of the easiest and most rewarding things you can do.   Flexible to work around your busy schedule.   Volunteer close to home. Volunteer as little as one hour one time a week making someone smile!

What's it take to become a volunteer? An application, two personal referances, a background check, finger-printing, TB test and some brief training (all done free of charge).

Are you a good friend?

Then you're already qualified!

A Hospice Volunteer doesn't do any direct patient care-- that's what our professionals do. Instead, our volunteers provide companionship by sitting, listening, talking to and playing games with patients. Being a hospice volunteer is one of the easiest and most rewarding things you can do.   Flexible to work around your busy schedule.  Volunteer as little as one hour one time a week making someone smile!

What's it take to become a volunteer? An application, two personal referances, a background check, finger-printing, TB test and some brief training (all done free of charge).

Are you a good friend?

Then you're already qualified!

A Hospice Volunteer doesn't do any direct patient care-- that's what our professionals do. Instead, our volunteers provide companionship by sitting, listening, talking to and playing games with patients. Being a hospice volunteer is one of the easiest and most rewarding things you can do.   Flexible to work around your busy schedule.  Volunteer as little as one hour one time a week making someone smile!

What's it take to become a volunteer? An application, two personal referances, a background check, finger-printing, TB test and some brief training (all done free of charge).

Are you a good friend?

Then you're already qualified!

A Hospice Volunteer doesn't do any direct patient care-- that's what our professionals do. Instead, our volunteers provide companionship by sitting, listening, talking to and playing games with patients. Being a hospice volunteer is one of the easiest and most rewarding things you can do.   Flexible to work around your busy schedule.  Volunteer as little as one hour one time a week making someone smile!

What's it take to become a volunteer? An application, two personal referances, a background check, finger-printing, TB test and some brief training (all done free of charge).

Are you a good friend?

Then you're already qualified!

A Hospice Volunteer doesn't do any direct patient care-- that's what our professionals do. Instead, our volunteers provide companionship by sitting, listening, talking to and playing games with patients. Being a hospice volunteer is one of the easiest and most rewarding things you can do.   Flexible to work around your busy schedule.  Volunteer as little as one hour one time a week making someone smile!

What's it take to become a volunteer? An application, two personal referances, a background check, finger-printing, TB test and some brief training (all done free of charge).

Are you a good friend?

Then you're already qualified!

A Hospice Volunteer doesn't do any direct patient care-- that's what our professionals do. Instead, our volunteers provide companionship by sitting, listening, talking to and playing games with patients. Being a hospice volunteer is one of the easiest and most rewarding things you can do.   Flexible to work around your busy schedule.  Volunteer as little as one hour one time a week making someone smile!

What's it take to become a volunteer? An application, two personal referances, a background check, finger-printing, TB test and some brief training (all done free of charge).

Call 810-422-9453 or email for more information.

Visit with patients in nursing homes and assisted living facilities in your neighborhood.  Bring a smile to a patient by spending time with them, reading, singing, playing a board game or just "being there." 

A Hospice Volunteer doesn't do any direct patient care-- that's what our professionals do. Instead, our volunteers provide companionship by sitting, listening, talking to and playing games with patients. Being a hospice volunteer is one of the easiest and most rewarding things you can do. Matches are made local to you and only require as little as one hour  one time a week.

You will feel great, it is non-fattening, and doesn't cost anything! Training provided.

What's it take to become a volunteer? An application, two personal references, a background check, finger printing, a TB test, and some brief training (all done free of charge).

Spend as little on one hour one time a week making someone smile.  Read to, talk to, sit with a patient.  Play cards or a board game.  Look at pictures together.  Visit patients at facilities in Burton and surrounding area.    Flexible to work around your busy schedule.  Training provided.  No cost to you.  It will be the most rewarding thing you could ever do.  Call or email today.  Candy 810-422-9453

Needed is the expertise and compassion nurses have to visit patients and families of hospice patients one time a week to provide quality care.  Volunteer at a location near you to make someone smile, relieve their loneliness, give a break to a caregiver.  Visit a patient in a facility near you.  Read to a patient, play board games, hold their hand and talk to them or play music for them.  Flexible to work around your schedule visiting as little as one hour one time a week.   Make a difference just "being there".  It's not fattening, doesn't cost anything and you will be enriched!   Call or email for more information. 

Spend time with a lady or gentleman patient in the Swartz Creek area visiting with them, playing board games, reading to them, taking them to the facility activities.  Volunteer the day and time that works for you.  Spend as little as one hour a week, based on your availability, making someone smile, relieving their loneliness.  Orientation and training provided at no charge to you.  This will be one of the most rewarding experiences you could ever have.  Call 810-422-9453 or respond to this ad for more information.

Volunteers are needed to assist with inventory and organization of items at a community center.

Do you have a certified pet therapy dog?  We need you.  Brighten a patients day with a visit from a therapy dog!    Volunteer in your local community.  Visit patients with you pet therapy dog one time a week in local facilities.  Call or email for more information.

Doyle-Ryder Elementary and the Flint Community School Corps are looking for people who can tutor math and/or reading at the 3rd grade level. There are students at different reading levels who need to be caught up, some severely. This would take place on a Monday, Wednesday, or Friday. All day during school on these days there are slots available to come in and work with these kids. School starts at 8:50 AM, with lunch beginning around 11:20 AM. Lunch ends at 11:50 AM, and then class proceeds until 3:40.

For more information on this and other opportunities, email Justin Machelski at jmachelski@crim.org, or call him at (989)906-0275.

Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring - collecting the "critters" that live in our streams to determine water and habitat quality.

Water Quality Monitoring occurs every Spring and Fall in the Flint River Watershed. Monitoring season spans a 2 week period in which staff and volunteers monitor up to 35 sites across Genesee and Lapeer counties.

Monitoring consists of a group of 2-4 volunteers going to a site, taking various measurements such as water depth and flow, and collecting “benthics” from a preset 300 foot stretch.

Benthics are the macroinvertebrates, like water pennies and dragonfly larvae, that live in the stream. Depending on how many and what type of benthics are found, the stream is then rated with a score from poor to excellent.

That data is compared to previous seasons and reviewed by our monitoring committee. The monitoring data is also shared with local and state agencies (such as the Genesee County Drain Commission, whose generous support helps to maintain this program), as well as on our website, www.flintriver.org.

While monitoring can be wet and cold on occasion, it is always a lot of fun. 

Participating in the Monitoring program does not mean you have to get in the water. Volunteers can help in the lab or on the Monitoring Committee. The monitoring committee meets once a month in Flint and oversees the Monitoring Program. There is always room for new monitors and committee members.

Volunteer in our friendly, fun office making packets, filing, copying and various office duties.  Volunteer one time a week for up to four hours between the hours of 8:30 - 5:00 Monday - Friday.  Call or email for more information 810-422-9453.

Gain Experience while having fun and making a difference!  Volunteer in a pleasant atmosphere, filing, putting together packets, various office duties.  Volunteer part of a day at least one time a week.  Call 810-422-9453 or email cleitheim@htohh.com for more information.

Note: This is a 1-year, full-time AmeriCorps position.

The Family Engagement VISTA will: Engage with families to determine needs & expectations around community education. Create welcoming space in each school for parents & families. Support and facilitate parent/family groups in each school. Serve as a school navigator to help students & families who are transitioning between Flint Community Schools. Serve with the Crim Fitness Foundation, Flint Community Schools (FCS), and other VISTA members to develop the curriculum and plan for the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) Camp for summer 2017. Collaborate with other members to implement other fun, quality, safe and educational programming and activities. Partner with other members, Crim staff, FCS staff and parent/community volunteers to develop at least one day of service event within the school or school community. Attend required meetings and submit required paperwork as set by the Program Manager, the Crim, FCS, and the National Service Accelerator.

Program Benefits : Training ,  Choice of Education Award (approx $5800) or End of Service Stipend ($1500),  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance (approx $12,000/yr),  Relocation Allowance if relocating more than 50 miles,  Health Coverage. 

About the Flint Community Schools Corps: The Crim Fitness Foundation supports a Community Schools Corps made up of AmeriCorps members and NCCC teams who provide during and after-school and summer learning activities for K-12 grade students and build capacity for community education in all Flint Community Schools schools. AmeriCorps VISTA members serve in schools and create systems to connect the school administration, parents, social service supports and community members in ways that improve academic outcomes, and recruit and manage a core pool of parent and community volunteers to help deliver during and after-school and summer programs.

Note: This is a 1-year, full-time AmeriCorps position.

The Community Engagement Coordinator position is a full-time role supporting community engagement events for students, families, and neighborhood residents on campuses that provide opportunities for programming & services such as basic needs, health, technology. Members are provided with extensive training and serve alongside teachers, school administrators, and other National Service members to implement academic enrichment programs. In this role members will:

*Develop and implement fun, quality, safe and educational programming that support students and help meet the four goals of the community education initiative: increasing 3rd grade reading levels, increasing graduation rates, increasing student attendance, and neighborhood impact

*Deliver service-learning lessons related to curriculum and opportunities to connect to the community

*Train community partners in College Positive Volunteerism to create and facilitate college and career readiness activities

Program Benefits : Training ,  Education Award (approx $5800) ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance (approx $12,400/yr),    Health Coverage. 

About the Flint Community Schools Corps: The Crim Fitness Foundation supports a Community Schools Corps made up of AmeriCorps members and NCCC teams who provide during and after-school and summer learning activities for K-12 grade students and build capacity for community education in all Flint Community Schools schools. AmeriCorps VISTA members serve in schools and create systems to connect the school administration, parents, social service supports and community members in ways that improve academic outcomes, and recruit and manage a core pool of parent and community volunteers to help deliver during and after-school and summer programs.

*To apply go to https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/publicRequestSearch.do

Note: This is a 1-year, full-time AmeriCorps position.

The Education Coordinator position is a full-time role bringing during and after school educational programming - specifically tutoring and college positive mentoring - to Community Schools as a means to ensure that students are successfully completing each grade, graduating from 12th grade on time, and are prepared for a post-secondary option. Members are provided with extensive training and serve alongside teachers, school administrators, and other National Service members to implement academic enrichment programs.

Member duties include:

*Delivering learning activities before/after school, during lunch, and over summer for students K-12 in areas of reading, science, technology, engineering, arts, and math

*Supporting K-8 youth through STEAM summer programming *Developing service-learning lessons related to curriculum and opportunities to connect to the community

Program Benefits : Training ,  Education Award (approx $5800) ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance (approx $12,400/yr),    Health Coverage. 

About the Flint Community Schools Corps: The Crim Fitness Foundation supports a Community Schools Corps made up of AmeriCorps members and NCCC teams who provide during and after-school and summer learning activities for K-12 grade students and build capacity for community education in all Flint Community Schools schools. AmeriCorps VISTA members serve in schools and create systems to connect the school administration, parents, social service supports and community members in ways that improve academic outcomes, and recruit and manage a core pool of parent and community volunteers to help deliver during and after-school and summer programs.

Note: This is a one-year (11-month), full-time AmeriCorps position.

Our AmeriCorps leaders deliver our program in high-need schools, focusing on healthy school meals, hands-on lessons, and a school-wide culture of health. 

Serving as an AmeriCorps member with FoodCorps is a full-time, eleven month commitment. The 1,700 hours you’ll serve between September and July will mostly take place during school and business hours, but evenings and weekends are occasionally required. You’ll also join us in Portland, Oregon in early August for a week-long orientation (don’t worry, we’ll cover the costs).

Program Benefits :  Education Award ,  Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage ,  Training ,   Childcare assistance if eligible .

About FoodCorps: We are creating a future in which all our nation’s children––regardless of class, race, or geography––know what healthy food is, care where it comes from, and eat it every day. Through our work, future generations will grow up to lead healthier and more productive lives.

Note: Positions are available for either full-time or half-time placements.

Coach Across America members serve through the Crim Fitness Foundation to support sports-based youth development in Flint Community Schools. Activities consist of brain breaks in classrooms, lunch-time interventions, and after-school/weekend sports. 

Program Benefits : Education Award ,  Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage ,  Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible .

About Coach Across America: Coach Across America is based on a simple premise: Highly trained coaches can be the most transformative adults in young people's lives and can inspire their success on the field, in the classroom, and in life.

About Up2Us: As the nationwide leader in sports-based youth development, Up2Us Sports harnesses the power of sports to reduce youth violence, promote health, and inspire academic success for kids in every community. Our research, training, and on-the-ground initiatives empower sports programs across the country to become a united force for meaningful change.

Note: This is a one-year (10-month), full-time AmeriCorps position.

LISC AmeriCorps places passionate, dedicated volunteers with community development groups in the neighborhoods where we work. These placements serve a vital, three-fold purpose: members serve the organizations where they are placed and spearhead valuable projects; they engage local residents in the revitalization of their own neighborhoods; and they develop skills, experience and insight into community development and the profound value of service.

In Flint and Genesee County, member placements are available at:

Program Benefits :  Education Award ,  Living Allowance ,  Health Coverage ,  Training ,  Childcare assistance if eligible .

About LISC AmeriCorps: LISC AmeriCorps members working with our partner organizations have done everything from financial counseling and job placement to housing development and foreclosure prevention. Along the way, they engage local residents in volunteering to improve safety, healthy and the beauty of their neighborhoods. Many members serve the very communities where they live. This is one way to grow the pool of leaders who reflect the demographics of the neighborhoods served, and equip those emerging leaders with the skills to effect long-term community change.

Note: This is a 1-year, full-time AmeriCorps position.

Member Duties : The Physical Activity Coordinator position is a full-time role bringing physical activity to Community Schools as a means to alleviate stress in youth, engage youth in important team-building skills, and rally communities around positive gatherings like sports games. Members are provided with extensive training and serve alongside teachers, school administrators, and other National Service members to implement physical education programs. In this role members will:

*Use sports-based youth development as a model to create and deliver physical education activities during and after school

*Enhance during and after school programming to increase student knowledge of anger management & conflict resolution for students

*Serve as the point of contact for Community Education Sports Programming by assisting with youth recruitment and game scheduling

Program Benefits : Training ,  Choice of Education Award (approx $5800) or End of Service Stipend ($1500),  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance (approx $12,000/yr),   Health Coverage. 

About the Flint Community Schools Corps: The Crim Fitness Foundation supports a Community Schools Corps made up of AmeriCorps members and NCCC teams who provide during and after-school and summer learning activities for K-12 grade students and build capacity for community education in all Flint Community Schools schools. AmeriCorps VISTA members serve in schools and create systems to connect the school administration, parents, social service supports and community members in ways that improve academic outcomes, and recruit and manage a core pool of parent and community volunteers to help deliver during and after-school and summer programs.

We are looking for individuals to run a variety of activities and/or programs with our participants. 

We are opening the building in phases and there is still a lot of physical work to be done such as painting and minor repairs so we are looking for volunteers for this as well.

As our clientele builds we will need volunteers to run the front desk, clean, etc. 

Chef Instructor Volunteer

Cooking Matters is a free, six-week-long cooking and nutrition series for low-income families in Genesee County. Classes are taught by Michigan State University Extension nutrition professionals and volunteer chefs.

We partner with host sites including, but not limited to, community centers, clinics, shelters, housing sites, non-profit organizations, and school programs to offer courses throughout the community. Join us and volunteer for our program as a chef!

Chef Job Description:  The chef will work with the nutrition professional to teach basic cooking skills. The classes are intended to be highly participatory cooking demonstrations. It is important to include the participants with various tasks and allow for hands-on learning in the kitchen. Some cooking skills to demonstrate and practice in class are basic cooking techniques and terminology, proper knife handling, various cooking methods, and food safety and sanitation measures.

Chef Qualifications: A graduate of or enrolled in a two-year culinary training program or have at least two years working as a cook or chef. Background check required.

Time Commitment: Classes meet once a week for six weeks. Class day and times vary. Each week, the classes require a time commitment of three hours for preparation, teaching, and clean-up.

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.

Duties for volunteers within our High Tunnel and Peace Garden include assisting staff members to supervise activities, conduct programming specific to our garden spaces, and to assist with day to day garden maintenance. Volunteers in this space will help Club Members with planting, watering and harvesting within our garden spaces. Program activities are focused on increasing knowledge of academic success, healthy lifestyles, as well as character and leadership development.

We are in need of volunteers to assist in the sorting and stocking of donations in our Center for Hope Community Closet.

Our Community Closet is open Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thanks to donations from the community, we are able to provide hygiene products, clothing, and household items free of charge to the those in need. Your help in sorting these items for distribution is a great help to us and to those we serve!

The First Tee of Eastern Michigan is looking for quality individuals to help deliver The Life Skills curriculum to children ages 5-17. Candidates will assist The First Tee Coach 1 day a week for 4 hours on the Driving Range, Practice Green and Golf Course.

Volunteers must pass a background check and complete on line training.

General golf knowledge is needed for this position.

As Club members enter, they’re asked to leave all of their book bags, coats, and personal items in the coat room. This volunteer would be responsible for monitoring the coat room and hanging the Club members’ belongings.

Duties for volunteers within the Cadet Room include assisting staff members to supervise activities and conduct programming for our Club Members aged 7 to 9. Volunteers can assist Cadet Room Club Members with homework during Power Hour which is 3:00pm-4:00pm. Program activities are focused on increasing knowledge of academic success, healthy lifestyles, as well as character and leadership development.

Duties for volunteers within the Junior Game Room include assisting staff members to supervise activities and conduct programming specific to our Club Members aged 10 to 12. Volunteers can assist Junior Game Room Club Members with homework during Power Hour which is 3:00pm-4:00pm. Program activities are focused on increasing knowledge of academic success, healthy lifestyles, as well as character and leadership development.

Duties for volunteers within the Teen Room include assisting staff members to supervise activities and conduct programming specific to our Club Members aged 13-17. Volunteers can assist Teen Room Club Members with homework during Power Hour which is 3:00pm-4:00pm. Program activities are focused on increasing knowledge of academic success, healthy lifestyles, as well as character and leadership development.

Duties for volunteers within the Art Room include assisting staff members to supervise activities and conduct Arts and Crafts specific programming. Program activities are focused on increasing knowledge of academic success, healthy lifestyles, as well as character and leadership development.

Duties for volunteers within the Fitness Room include assisting staff members to supervise activities and conduct programming specific to strength, weight, and cardio training. Program activities are focused on increasing knowledge of academic success, healthy lifestyles, as well as character and leadership development.

Duties for volunteers within the Gym include assisting staff members to supervise and conduct programming specific to our Gym. Program activities are focused on increasing knowledge of academic success, healthy lifestyles, as well as character and leadership development.

Duties for volunteers within our Reading Center include assisting staff members to supervise and conduct programming specific to each program space. Program activities are focused on increasing knowledge of academic success, healthy lifestyles, as well as character and leadership development.

We are looking for volunteers to help keep our facility clean. Volunteers should be friendly and willing to work hard. Volunteers should be able to lift at least 35 pounds and should be comfortable working on their feet.

We are looking for a friendly person to help us answer phones and respond to emails. Volunteers must be able to us Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

We are looking for someone to help clean the kitchen, dishes, and supplies. Volunteers will also help prepare meals. We would like someone who is ServeSafe certified, but it is not a requirement.

Volunteer needed to have fun running an exercise program one time a week for about an hour at a facility in Lapeer.  Lead residents through exercises to look to the right, look to the left, shrug their shoulders, reach up to the sky, etc.  Residents have fun, laugh and smile.  Training and orientation provided.

Volunteers needed for busy office.  Pleasant atmosphere.   Friendly staff!  Office hours 8:30 a.m - 5:00 p.m.   Help out one day a week for four hours. 

Clerical volunteers can help answer phones, make phone calls, stuff mailers, put together packets, do computer work, copy, sort and file paperwork at our headquarters.

This is a big help to us!

Musicians or singers needed to entertain seniors.  Groups of any size welcome.    Share your talent with a lonely man or woman in a nursing home, assisted living or adult foster care home in your area.    Bring a smile to their face and joy to their life.  Volunteer  playing an instrument and or leading a sing along.   This will be a rewarding experience for you as well as the residents of the facilities.  Contact Heart to Heart Hospice for more information.

Do you enjoy games?

We are looking for someone who is willing to be a Bingo caller and to play cards with groups at local senior living facilities once a week for about an hour. There are several locations to choose from.

popping popcorn, laminating projects, cutting out materials, cutting out box tops and etc. 

Program Overview and Purpose of Volunteer Role

Fair Food Network’s Double Up Food Bucks program doubles the value of SNAP benefits, or food stamps, helping people bring home more fruits and vegetables while supporting local farmers. Double Up is available at participating grocery stores and farmers markets across Michigan, and volunteers are essential in spreading the word about the program! The Double Up Food Bucks Local Coordinator will help to establish and lead the local network of outreach volunteers.

Primary Responsibilities

* Work with the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator to build and sustain a volunteer-run network

* Cultivate relationships with local partners and potential sources of volunteer recruitment

* Work with the Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator to develop a regular volunteer schedule for each store and market and for events.

* Ensure volunteers are equipped with necessary supplies and materials on volunteer days

Length of Service

This role is ongoing. Hours vary, but could be up to 20 hours per month.

Time, Training, and Travel

Time commitment will vary, depending on the phase of the program. It is anticipated that the role could require 20 hours per month. Some flexibility will be required. The Local Coordinator Volunteer will receive training on the Double Up program in Michigan and all responsibilities and policies relevant to the role. Local travel to the various grocery and market sites, events, and to visit with local partners is expected.

How to Apply

To apply, visit the Get Involved page at www.DoubleUpFoodBucks.org or e-mail Erin Allen at eallen@fairfoodnetwork.org or call 734.213.3999 x213.

Program Overview and Volunteer Role 

Fair Food Network’s Double Up Food Bucks program doubles the value of SNAP benefits, or food stamps, helping people bring home more fruits and vegetables while supporting local farmers. Double 

Up Food Bucks is available at participating grocery stores and farmers markets across Michigan, and volunteers are essential in spreading the word about the program! The Double Up Community Outreach Volunteer will provide local community outreach and participate in community events and meetings, expanding the reach of the program. 

Primary Responsibilities 

* Identify and attend local community events to share information about Double Up Food Bucks. 

* Identify opportunities to and present* about Double Up to community members at organization meetings, events, etc. 

Dates of Service 

June 1st to November 30th 

Time, Training, and Travel 

Time commitment will vary depending on the phase of the program, event and meeting dates, and volunteer preference. Typically, events are between 2 and 4 hours long. Presentations are typically no longer than 30 minutes, but volunteers may choose to stay for questions, comments, and/or the duration of a meeting, which could be up to 2 hours. Volunteers will be paired with either a staff member or other volunteer. The volunteer will receive training on the Double Up program in Michigan and all responsibilities and policies relevant to the role. Local travel to events and community organizations is expected. 

How to Apply

To apply, visit the Get Involved page at www.DoubleUpFoodBucks.org or e-mail Erin Allen at eallen@fairfoodnetwork.org or call 734.213.3999 x213.