1100 N. Main, ste. 207 (NEW Center) • (734) 255–3997
Free programs for children & their families (preK–grade 5) to organically develop literacy skills and a love of reading. Available in person and virtually, programming is delivered by CLN-trained staff/volunteers and includes individualized mentorship/social emotional learning opportunities, evidence-based literacy curriculum, and free books for every single participant and their families. [email protected], childrensliteracynetwork.org
(734) 994–2985
Volunteer opportunities in 6 under-resourced Ann Arbor neighborhoods: assisting with food distributions, academic tutoring for grades K–12 (during summer and after school), serving meals to students, and more. [email protected], canwashtenaw.org
3985 Research Park Dr. • (800) 247–7250
Global nonprofit restores sight and prevents blindness through eye donation, corneal transplantation, and vision research. Volunteer opportunities include administrative tasks, outreach activities, public speaking, and more. [email protected], eversightvision.org
300 N. Washington, Ypsi • (865) 300–7078
Food truck service offers free regular community meals in Ann Arbor & Ypsilanti. Also, LiftUp weekly breakfast and worship gathering and WashUp, a mobile shower service. Kitchen volunteers assist with meal prep, organizing donations, washing dishes, and packaging food in Ypsilanti. Food truck volunteers take and deliver orders at Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti sites. LifeUp volunteers set up worship space, serve meals, and clean up. WashUp volunteers check in clients, clean showers, and help with trailer operation. [email protected], fedupministries.org
Trained volunteer drivers provide free or low-cost rides to community members. Feonix provides training, covers background and vehicle checks, and offers disability awareness resources, plus modest mileage reimbursement. [email protected], feonix.org/volunteer
1 Carrot Way • (734) 761–2796
Volunteer opportunities include sorting and packing food for distribution, cooking and serving meals at the community kitchen, special events, and more. [email protected], foodgatherers.org/volunteer
(734) 544–3040
Volunteers age 55+ work with children and youth in day care centers, Head Start programs, schools, and youth facilities throughout Washtenaw County. Volunteers receive a nontaxable stipend ($4/hour), transportation assistance for program-related activities, and meals while on duty. Volunteers must meet low-income guidelines and serve 20 hours/week. [email protected], washtenaw.org/782/foster-grandparent-program
1196 Ecorse, Ypsi • (734) 485–7658
Assists low-income Washtenaw County residents with emergency needs. Volunteer opportunities include helpline assistance, event help, furniture delivery, or serving as an ally or mentor for Circles, a program designed to lift families out of poverty. friendsindeed.org/volunteers, friendsindeedmi.org/circles
3861 Research Park Dr. • (866) 500–5801
Volunteers help educate the public about organ, eye, and tissue donation by staffing information tables at community events and giving presentations. Many volunteers have a personal connection to organ, eye, and tissue donation, but it is not required. [email protected], golm.org
4925 Packard • (734) 971–9781, ext. 352
Individuals or groups help older adults with seasonal outdoor chores, minor home maintenance and repairs, and safety installations. ccwcwashtenaw.org/home-and-safety-services