705 N. Zeeb • (734) 997–1678
Adult role models help at camp, teach a workshop, lead a club, chaperone an event, lend professional skills, or help at the fair. Offer young people hands-on guidance and real-world experience for an hour, a day, a week, or a year. Submit online form. msue.washtenaw@county.msu.edu, canr.msu.edu/washtenaw/washtenaw_county_4_h
115 E. Liberty (inside Robot Supply & Repair) • (734) 761–3463
Offers free creative writing programs to school-age students. Volunteer opportunities include writing-based workshops, field trips, in-school writing projects, retail store staffing, design projects, and more. Day, evening, and weekend shifts available, at the center downtown and in local schools. Must be 18 or older. info@826michigan.org, 826michigan.org/volunteer
124 Pearl, ste. 201 (Centennial Plaza), Ypsilanti • (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. volunteering@abrighterway.org, abrighterway.org
(734) 994–2300, ext. 53245
Volunteer and partnership opportunities for individuals, groups, community organizations, and businesses, including academic and classroom support, events, and more. partners@a2schools.org, a2schools.org/domain/2045
(734) 994–5999
Mainstage ushers, greeters at Top of the Park, Festival Footprint Initiative, and Street Team promotion beginning in May. On-site training for 3-hour shifts. Individuals or teams of 6+ welcome. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. Team benefits: prizes, tickets, and food/drinks. info@a2sf.org, a2sf.org/volunteer-opportunities
35 Research Dr., ste. 100 • (734) 994–4801
Opportunities in concert ushering, office support, and education programs. yiching@a2so.com, a2so.com/support/volunteer
2366 Oak Valley • (888) 992–2273
Opportunities range from offering companionship at the bedside, assisting with household chores, providing clerical support, or helping with community events. arborhospice.org/get-involved
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 tasks. avalonhousing.org/volunteer
11 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti • (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
1100 N. Main, ste. 207 (NEW Center) • (734) 255–3997
Literacy-based programs to help children develop a love of reading and books. Volunteers meet with children in their schools. BookPALS combines pen pals with peer-assisted learning strategies to connect students across communities; Family Literacy Interactive Program helps families build literacy skills together; Read With Kids pairs a reading mentor with children in grades preK–1; and Reading Stars, Readers Theater combines reading, writing, and performance. childrensliteracynetwork.org V