705 N. Zeeb • (734) 997–1678
Adult role models help at camp or the fair, teach workshops, lead clubs, chaperone events, and lend professional skills. Offer young people hands-on guidance and real-world experience for an hour, a day, a week, or a year. msu.samaritan.com/custom/502/volunteer_home(volunteer application), canr.msu.edu/washtenaw/washtenaw_county_4_h
826michigan Volunteering
310 Porter Bldg., rm. 103 (inside Eastern Michigan University’s College of Education), Ypsi • (734) 761–3463
Offers free creative writing programs to school-age students. Volunteer opportunities include writing-based workshops, field trips, in-school writing projects, design projects, and more. Day, evening, and weekend shifts available at the center and in local schools. Must be 18+. [email protected], 826michigan.org/volunteer
A Brighter Way Volunteering
124 Pearl, ste. 304 (Centennial Plaza), Ypsi • (734) 896–3770
Dedicated to improving the quality of life for returning formerly incarcerated citizens in Washtenaw County. Volunteers assist with events and administrative tasks. [email protected], abrighterway.org
Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels Volunteering
3621 S. State, ste. 650 • (734) 998–6686
Volunteers deliver meals in their own vehicles to homebound neighbors, Mon.–Sat. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Volunteers pick the day and frequency (weekly, biweekly, monthly, substitute). [email protected], michmed.org/aamow
Ann Arbor Public Schools Partnership Program
(734) 994–2300, ext. 53245
Volunteer and partnership opportunities for individuals, groups, community organizations, and businesses, including academic and classroom support, events, and more. [email protected], a2schools.org/community/volunteer
Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Volunteering
35 Research Dr., ste. 100 • (734) 994–4801
Opportunities in concert ushering, office support, and education programs. [email protected], a2so.com/support/volunteer
Arbor Hospice Volunteering
2366 Oak Valley Dr. • (888) 992–2273
Opportunities include offering companionship at the bedside, assisting with household chores, providing clerical support, or helping with community events. arborhospice.org/get-involved
Avalon Housing Volunteering
1327 Jones, ste. 102 • (734) 663–5858
Food pantries: help staff and tenants with pantry setup, food pickup, and cleanup. Seasonal group projects: grounds/garden bed cleanup, installing native plants at Avalon properties. Main office reception: routing phone calls, accepting rent payments, and data entry. avalonhousing.org/volunteer
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan Volunteering
11 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsi • (734) 975–0933
Provides young people with opportunities and experiences that help them grow socially, emotionally, and academically through a one-to-one mentoring relationship. bbbssoutheastmi.org
Breakfast at St. Andrew’s Volunteering
306 N. Division (St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church) • (734) 663–0518, ext. 206
Since 1982. Free breakfast provided daily. Volunteers age 14+ set up and serve breakfast, prepare food, and clean. Daily 7:30–8:30 a.m. breakfastatstandrews.org