Opportunities From: Genesee and Shiawassee Serves

Volunteer: Bingo Caller

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.

Agency: Heart to Heart Hospice

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.

Agency: Heart to Heart Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 48473

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Parent resource room helper

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

Agency: Richfield Public School Academy

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

Agency: Richfield Public School Academy

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 48506

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Your Leadership: Local Coordinator in your community

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.

Agency: Fair Food Network

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.

Agency: Fair Food Network

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48104

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Outreach in your community: Healthy Events

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.

Agency: Fair Food Network

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.

Agency: Fair Food Network

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48104

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Application

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

Agency: Fair Food Network

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

Agency: Fair Food Network

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48104

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Colorful Connections Mentoring Program

We are looking for volunteers to participate in our Colorful Connections Mentoring Program, which services grades K-8. All volunteers will need to complete an application (copies are in the front office), which includes an I-chat background check, as well as a mentor questionnaire. Once all necessary paperwork is submitted, mentors will be contacted by Mr. Salazar to determine a good match. Volunteers will be expected to meet with their mentee at least twice a month, face to face. All mentor meetings with students will need to take place during the school day, on school grounds. Mentors will be provided with a schedule showing times during the day that each grade group will have availability for mentor meetings. Any questions may be addressed to Mr. Salazar at bsalazar@richfieldpsa.org. Mr. Salazar may be reached at 810.736.1281, ext. 226.

Agency: Richfield Public School Academy

We are looking for volunteers to participate in our Colorful Connections Mentoring Program, which services grades K-8. All volunteers will need to complete an application (copies are in the front office), which includes an I-chat background check, as well as a mentor questionnaire. Once all necessary paperwork is submitted, mentors will be contacted by Mr. Salazar to determine a good match. Volunteers will be expected to meet with their mentee at least twice a month, face to face. All mentor meetings with students will need to take place during the school day, on school grounds. Mentors will be provided with a schedule showing times during the day that each grade group will have availability for mentor meetings. Any questions may be addressed to Mr. Salazar at bsalazar@richfieldpsa.org. Mr. Salazar may be reached at 810.736.1281, ext. 226.

Agency: Richfield Public School Academy

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 48506

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Teacher Helper

volunteer work work in the parent resource room cutting out laminate, put books together, file papers, make copies, pop popcorn, organzie and help with school activities, laminate things for teachers and etc.

Agency: Richfield Public School Academy

volunteer work work in the parent resource room cutting out laminate, put books together, file papers, make copies, pop popcorn, organzie and help with school activities, laminate things for teachers and etc.

Agency: Richfield Public School Academy

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 48506

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Running club volunteer

During recess the running club volunteer would count how many times each child travels around the path. Students have the opportunity to win prizes by completing laps during recess. Recess goes from 11:30-1:15pm. Please contact Mrs. Clemons for more information 810-736-1281

Agency: Richfield Public School Academy

During recess the running club volunteer would count how many times each child travels around the path. Students have the opportunity to win prizes by completing laps during recess. Recess goes from 11:30-1:15pm. Please contact Mrs. Clemons for more information 810-736-1281

Agency: Richfield Public School Academy

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 48506

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Grocery Store Tours with Gleanersâ?? Cooking Matters

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

Agency: Fair Food Network

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

Agency: Fair Food Network

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Required Hospice Volunteer Training

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. 

Agency: Gentiva Hospice

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. 

Agency: Gentiva Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 48532

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Hospice Volunteers, Including Four-legged Volunteers

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.

Agency: Gentiva Hospice

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.

Agency: Gentiva Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 48532

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Receptionists

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.

Agency: Gentiva Hospice

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.

Agency: Gentiva Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 48532

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Smiling Faces Needed

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!

Agency: Gentiva Hospice

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!

Agency: Gentiva Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 48433

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Pet Therapy Volunteers

Bring a smile to a hospice patient in your community with a visit from your pet therapy dog. You not only have the ability to brighten a patients day but the difference you and your pet can make to a non verbal patient is remarkable. You set the day and time to visit a hospice patient near your home.  Vist at a nursing home, assisted living facility, or adult foster home in your area.  Partner with us if you want to be part of a family based team that strives for excellence and continues to put patient and families first!

Agency: Gentiva Hospice

Bring a smile to a hospice patient in your community with a visit from your pet therapy dog. You not only have the ability to brighten a patients day but the difference you and your pet can make to a non verbal patient is remarkable. You set the day and time to visit a hospice patient near your home.  Vist at a nursing home, assisted living facility, or adult foster home in your area.  Partner with us if you want to be part of a family based team that strives for excellence and continues to put patient and families first!

Agency: Gentiva Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Allow Groups: No


Advocate: Board Member

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

 

Agency: My Dreams Do Come True

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

 

Agency: My Dreams Do Come True

Opportunity Type: Advocate

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 48503

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Self-Reported Volunteer Hours

Self-Reported Volunteer Hours for Flint River Watershed Coalition

Agency: Flint River Watershed Coalition

Self-Reported Volunteer Hours for Flint River Watershed Coalition

Agency: Flint River Watershed Coalition

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Serve Meals to Homeless and Poor

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.

Agency: Catholic Charities of Shiawassee & Genesee Counties

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.

Agency: Catholic Charities of Shiawassee & Genesee Counties

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48505

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Seeking Caring Compassionate Volunteers In Flint, MI!

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.

Agency: Grace Hospice

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.

Agency: Grace Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 48507

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Youth Office Volunteers Needed for Flint, MI or the Surrounding Area.

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.

Agency: 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.

Agency: Grace Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >14 years old

Zip Code: 48507

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Green Life Volunteer

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.

Agency: Communities First, Inc.

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.

Agency: Communities First, Inc.

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Social Media Team Member

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!

Agency: Communities First, Inc.

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!

Agency: Communities First, Inc.

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Activity Leader at Oak Street Senior Apartments

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.

Agency: Communities First, Inc.

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.

Agency: Communities First, Inc.

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Culture Shock Volunteer

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:

Improve the quality of life of low-income and distressed populations Get to know your community Share your love for this art, craft, musical or theatrical genre

Agency: Communities First, Inc.

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:

Improve the quality of life of low-income and distressed populations Get to know your community Share your love for this art, craft, musical or theatrical genre

Agency: Communities First, Inc.

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Updating Our InTouch System

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.

Agency: Homewood Village Genesee Valley

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.

Agency: Homewood Village Genesee Valley

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >14 years old

Zip Code: 48532

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Church Service Leaders

Our live-in community is in need of church services!

If you know of a youth group, children's choir, someone who can read scripture, or do a full service- our community needs your help to fulfill our residents' spriritual needs!

Agency: Homewood Village Genesee Valley

Our live-in community is in need of church services!

If you know of a youth group, children's choir, someone who can read scripture, or do a full service- our community needs your help to fulfill our residents' spriritual needs!

Agency: Homewood Village Genesee Valley

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Inkind: Donate Cat Food and Litter

We have two wonderful kitties that bring a lot of joy to our residents' lives!

They also love to eat!!!

If you have any kitten food or litter lying around that you haven't used or know someone who does let us know!

Agency: Homewood Village Genesee Valley

We have two wonderful kitties that bring a lot of joy to our residents' lives!

They also love to eat!!!

If you have any kitten food or litter lying around that you haven't used or know someone who does let us know!

Agency: Homewood Village Genesee Valley

Opportunity Type: Inkind

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Massage Therapy Volunteers

Share your amazing talent to bring comfort to a hospice patient in your community.  Spend as little as one hour a week to offer to massage a patients shoulders, arms hands, to offer comfort and relaxation. 

The most precious gift you have to give is your time and talent.  This will be the most rewarding call you make today.  Volunteer around your busy schedule.  You set the day and time.

Agency: Gentiva Hospice

Share your amazing talent to bring comfort to a hospice patient in your community.  Spend as little as one hour a week to offer to massage a patients shoulders, arms hands, to offer comfort and relaxation. 

The most precious gift you have to give is your time and talent.  This will be the most rewarding call you make today.  Volunteer around your busy schedule.  You set the day and time.

Agency: Gentiva Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 48532

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Special Events/Rental Host

The Whaley Historic House Museum often hosts rentals (ranging from birthday parties, to business meetings, to weddings), as well as special events that require volunteers to be on hand to observe and watch over the museum and its artifacts.

An individual interested in becoming an event or rental host would need to contact the museum, go through a brief orientation and then be willing to be on-call for events and rentals as they arise. 

Volunteer meetings are held once a month and are a great way to meet others involved in the museum and share ideas, concerns, and experiences.


Agency: Whaley Historic House Museum

The Whaley Historic House Museum often hosts rentals (ranging from birthday parties, to business meetings, to weddings), as well as special events that require volunteers to be on hand to observe and watch over the museum and its artifacts.

An individual interested in becoming an event or rental host would need to contact the museum, go through a brief orientation and then be willing to be on-call for events and rentals as they arise. 

Volunteer meetings are held once a month and are a great way to meet others involved in the museum and share ideas, concerns, and experiences.


Agency: Whaley Historic House Museum

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 48503

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Tour Guides - Docents

Do you love sharing your interest in history with others? Do you enjoy sharing stories with others? Then we may have what you're looking for! The Whaley Historic House Museum is in need of tour guides.

Tour guides are usually called Docents  and need to go through a short training program before they are able to work during tour hours.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact the Whaley House to learn about upcoming docent training sessions.

Agency: Whaley Historic House Museum

Do you love sharing your interest in history with others? Do you enjoy sharing stories with others? Then we may have what you're looking for! The Whaley Historic House Museum is in need of tour guides.

Tour guides are usually called Docents  and need to go through a short training program before they are able to work during tour hours.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact the Whaley House to learn about upcoming docent training sessions.

Agency: Whaley Historic House Museum

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 48503

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Maintenance and Housekeeping

The Whaley Historic House Museum needs looking after like any home or building. Periodically maintenance needs arise (such as painting) and housekeeping duties (including gardening, dusting, vacuuming, polishing, etc.) are generally taken care of after volunteer meetings.

Volunteers meet once a month to meet others involved with the house and share ideas, concerns, and experiences.

Agency: Whaley Historic House Museum

The Whaley Historic House Museum needs looking after like any home or building. Periodically maintenance needs arise (such as painting) and housekeeping duties (including gardening, dusting, vacuuming, polishing, etc.) are generally taken care of after volunteer meetings.

Volunteers meet once a month to meet others involved with the house and share ideas, concerns, and experiences.

Agency: Whaley Historic House Museum

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >13 years old

Zip Code: 48503

Allow Groups: Yes


Inkind: Wish List for Family of Promise

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

Agency: Family Promise of Genesee County

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

Agency: Family Promise of Genesee County

Opportunity Type: Inkind

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 48504

Allow Groups: No


Inkind: REACH - Traverse Place Wish List

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

http://amzn.com/w/44CS9FJDRNEZ

Agency: REACH-Traverse Place

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

http://amzn.com/w/44CS9FJDRNEZ

Agency: REACH-Traverse Place

Opportunity Type: Inkind

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Ballet Company Board Service

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

Agency: Young People's Ballet Theatre

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

Agency: Young People's Ballet Theatre

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 48507

Allow Groups: No


Inkind: Toys, Games, Art Supplies, Shoes, Boots, Coats and More

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.

Agency: Old Newsboys of Flint, Inc.

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.

Agency: Old Newsboys of Flint, Inc.

Opportunity Type: Inkind

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Crocheting, Knitting

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

Agency: Homewood Village Genesee Valley

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

Agency: Homewood Village Genesee Valley

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 48532

Allow Groups: Yes


Inkind: Office / Cleaning Supplies

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

Blank CDs and DVDs Copy paper 8.5x11 white Office supplies Cleaning supplies.

Agency: Young People's Ballet Theatre

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

Blank CDs and DVDs Copy paper 8.5x11 white Office supplies Cleaning supplies.

Agency: Young People's Ballet Theatre

Opportunity Type: Inkind

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Quilting, Crocheting, and Knitting

Share your time and talents for hospice!

Agency: McLaren Homecare Group - Hospice

Share your time and talents for hospice!

Agency: McLaren Homecare Group - Hospice

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Inkind: Coloring Books and Crayons

We are always in need of additional items to put into the Christmas Boxes.  A simple inexpensive item that is always a favorite is Coloring Books and Crayons. Any type of Art supplies are actually a great donation.

Agency: Old Newsboys of Flint, Inc.

We are always in need of additional items to put into the Christmas Boxes.  A simple inexpensive item that is always a favorite is Coloring Books and Crayons. Any type of Art supplies are actually a great donation.

Agency: Old Newsboys of Flint, Inc.

Opportunity Type: Inkind

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: Yes