Opportunities From: Genesee and Shiawassee Serves

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.

Apply here  and send it to info@doubleupfoodbucks.org or contact Erin Allen at eallen@fairfoodnetwork.org or call 734-213-3999 ext. 213

Primary Options and Responsibilities:

Cooking Matters at the Store

Lead adult community members through the aisles of their local supermarket highlighting affordable and healthy food options.

• Complete an online and in-person training

• Order tour materials

• Recruit 6-8 participants to participate in the tour

• Report tour reach by returning participant surveys and tour reporting forms (provided)

Qualifications and Length of Service:

This can be a one-time or ongoing role.

• Be a self-starter

• Preferably have some understanding of nutrition incentives and the Supplemental Assistance Program (SNAP or Bridge)

• Have people and public speaking skills

• Have knowledge of basic nutrition

Volunteers at Gentiva Hospice an affiliate of Kindred at Home are required to attend volunteer orientation. You will get an overview of hospice, the role of the volunteer, working with terminally ill patients and their families. We'll provide specific instructions for how to work with patients and their families, all the do's and don'ts of volunteering with us. And, of course, the training is free. Please contact us if interested in volunteering and becoming a part of a family based team that strives for excellence and continues to put patients and families first. 

Volunteers come in all sizes and shapes, some even are special four-legged friends.  Our volunteer opportunities are as unique as our volunters.  Ways to help: sit with a patient, holding a hand, listening to fond memories, reading, playing a game, singing to the patient, or by just "being there." Bring a smile to a patient visiting with your certified pet therapy dog.  We are flexible to work around your busy schedules.  Training and orientation provided.  No cost involved. Partner with us if you want to be part of a family based team that strives for excellence and continues to put patients and families first.

Friendly office needs smiling faces and professional people to volunteer as receptionists answering the phone.  

Gentiva Hospice an affiliate of Kindred Healthcare is located off Linden Rd. between Corunna and Lennon road not far from the Genesee Valley mall.  Volunteers needed to assist the staff in answering the phone anytime M-F between 8 and 5. Partner with us if you want to be part of a family based team that strives for excellence and continues to put patients and families first.

Gentiva Hospice an affiliate of Kindred Healthcare is looking for friendly visitors to volunteer in your community.   Sit with a patient, hold their hand and listen to stories from the past, watch old movies together, or just be there.  Bring a smile to a lonely senior who just likes someone to spend a little time with him or her.  The day and time are flexible to work around your busy schedule.  Volunteer a minimum of 1 hour a week during the day time or evening or week-end.  Training & orientation provided.  Make a difference in someone's life and it will make a difference in yours!

My Dreams do Come True is seeking qualified members of the community to serve on the board.  Positions open are:

President

Vice President

Treasury

Secretary

We served 2 meals a day at the North End Soup Kitchen. Our 2nd shift, 2PM to 5:30PM is looking for many volunteers. Our 2nd shift runs Monday through Saturday and need up to 10 people per day.

All the food programs of Catholic Charities, 7 in all, will serve about 500-700 meals per day.

Volunteer times are:
Monday - Saturday
1st Shift, 9am to 1pm
2nd Shift, 2pm to 5:30pm

Sunday - 10:30am to 2:30pm

We can take groups, families or individuals.

Once you submit your request, you will get an email back within a day or two.

Please wear a hat or ball cap.

Would you like an opportunity to help others and give back to your community? Have you ever thought about volunteering for Hospice? Did you know that Volunteers are the Heart and Soul of Hospice Care? As a Hospice Volunteer, you are an important, integral member of the team! Hospice provides care and comfort to people with terminal illnesses and provides support to their families, friends, and caregivers.

As a Volunteer, you can help in many ways! If you are at least 14 years old, you can be a Youth Office Volunteer, assisting us with various Office Administrative Duties. If you are at least 18 years old, you can be a Direct Patient Volunteer. These Volunteers visit patients and families, providing care and support through companionship and conversation, reading, writing letters, listening to music, watching movies & TV, playing games, offering care to the pets of the patients and families, helping with light household tasks or yard work, and even sharing hobbies!

High School and College/University students will receive Volunteer Credit! We are also looking for Volunteers with experience as professional beauticians and massage therapist. We are also interested in volunteers who have Certified Pet Therapy animals.

Volunteers are only limited by their imaginations, so if you have a skill or interest that is not listed here, please contact us. We would love to meet with you and find out more about how we can work together and how you can make a difference in the lives of those who need it most!

We provide a comprehensive 10 hour orientation and training, so if you don't have any experience with Hospice, don't worry - we'll give you everything you'll need to be the best Volunteer you can be! Any time commitment big or small is appreciated! We do require a background check, (2) TB tests, and drug screen. Please contact Heather Fronrath, Volunteer Coordinator at Grace Hospice.

Grace Hospice Youth Volunteers (between the ages of 14 to 17) Youth Office Volunteers assist with the daily operation of our business office. Volunteers will help with everyday business tasks such as filing, preparing information and support materials for mailings, helping with printing and duplication services, providing support for meeting and events, or with special projects.High School students will receive Volunteer Credit!

Administrative Volunteer Role Requirements Currently enrolled in High School. Must have professional manner/attire. Strong organizational skills. Must be dependable.

The contributions of Volunteers are essential to the important work provided by our hospice team. A Volunteer’s gift of time completes the circle of care that is offered through hospice. Hospice is designed to provide comfort care as well as spiritual and emotional support in the final phase of terminal illness. At Grace Hospice, we focus on enhancing the quality of life and our Volunteers play a key role in our mission. Please contact Heather Fronrath, Volunteer Coordinator at Grace Hospice.

We are looking for people who have an interest in sustainability and green practices to assist us at our Green Life Community Education forums.

Do you recycle? Do you pick up litter from your neighborhood? Are you frantically running from room to room shutting off lights to save money? Do you use reusable grocery bags at the store? Have you installed a digital thermostat? We want you to help us by sharing your commitment to green living.

Forums educate Flint residents and businesses about environmental concerns that affect them and empower them to make choices that will improve life for all residents. Forums take place in each Ward of the City. Past venues have included schools and the YWCA building.

Green Life generally lasts 1.5 hours.

This is a great way to share you passion and get to know your community.

Being a Social Media Team Member is a great way to help out Communities First with minimal time commitment and a flexible schedule.

All you need to do is commit to sharing at least two CFI Facebook posts each week and/or retweeting us at least twice a week on Twitter.

Your commitment will help broaden awareness of all the great events and projects CFI does to improve quality of life in Flint--all from the comfort of your own home!

We are looking for people who like to provide arts and cultural activities in a safe and welcoming environment for residents of Oak Street Senior Apartments in downtown Flint.

Are you great at a particular kind of art (painting, drawing, etc.)? Do you know how to do crafts? How about musical or theatrical abilities? Or perhaps you are knowledgeable in some area and could teach our residents.

We'd love to have you prepare and lead a class for our senior residents.

All activities take place in the activity room  at Oak Street Senior Apartments, 1000 Oak St., Flint, MI 48503.

Activities generally last one hour.

This is a great way for you to share yourself and the things you love with our apartment community. 

Oak Street Senior Apartments are located in the former Oak School building site in downtown Flint. We serve low-income seniors aged 62 and older.

We are looking for people who have experience or special talents in various areas of arts and culture to lead short, one-hour events. Maybe you're great at crafts, acting, or incredibly knowledgeable about some area of cultural interest.

We'd love to have you lead or participate in an event such as a performance, class or activity. You would get to interact with the public, engaging people and promoting learning.

These activities will take place in locations that target low-income families and individuals. Examples of past locations include: a bus terminal, fast food restaurant, and a hospital. Events can be indoors or outdoors.

Culture Shock events generally last one hour and volunteers should plan on arriving 30 minutes before the event starts.

An orientation manual will be provided to Culture Shock volunteers.

Why would you want to be a Culture Shock volunteer? You can:

We use a high tech computer system to be able to better interact with our dementia residents. We take pictures of our residents and put them on the computer (it is a touch screen) and under that button are the different interests of our residents and "their story." We need help getting this up to date.

Don't have hours to give? How about purchasing from our Amazon wish list. You can do so at http://amzn.com/w/1MLW5JX70QF6X.

You can support the work of REACH and Traverse Place by donating items from our Amazon Wish List to our shelters:

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Young People's Ballet Theatre is a youth ballet company and school.  For 26 years YPBT has presented professional quality ballet performances and provided exceptional dance instruction in the Flint community. 

YPBT is seeking board members who are passionate about the arts and children.  Our organization is experiencing growth, and as all non-profits we face numerous challenges while serving our community.

For more information, please call Jennifer Wiley at 810-230-1355.

YPBT is a 501c3 non-profit organization.

ypbt.org

We are always in need of items for our Emergency Box, Christmas Box and Coat and Shoe Program.  New Items are requested for the Christmas Box and Coat and Shoe Program.  Gently used items are accepted for our Emergency Box Program.

Suggested: 

Toys, Games, Art Supplies, Coloring Books and Crayons, Clothing, Shoes, Boots, Gloves, Hats, Scarfs, Toiletries.

We are in need of volunteers that know how to knit or crochet and want to share their talents with us!

YPBT has many needs, including donations of the following goods: