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Volunteer Opportunities in Washtenaw County Please call for current availability. A listing does not guarantee placement, and information is subject to change without notice. This list is updated in collaboration with the Washtenaw Association of Volunteer Coordinators (WAVC) current update 7/12 To update a listing please contact [email protected] If you are a Volunteer Coordinator and would more information on how to join WAVC, please email [email protected] or send a request to [email protected]. Thanks! American Friends Service Committee Penny Ryder (734) 761-8283 (M-F 10a-6p) American Red Cross Stephanie Boles, Director of Volunteer Resources [email protected] 734.971.5300 x.215 Ann Arbor Adopt-A-Park (734) 794-6627 [email protected] or www.a2gov.org/adopt-a-park You set your schedule, arrange or participate in outdoor workdays in your favorite city park! Activities can include planting trees and flower beds, maintaining paths, painting and caring for park structures, cleaning up litter, and generally making sure the park is in order. Great for families, neighbors and community groups. Ann Arbor Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Tracie Watts (734) 995-7281, [email protected] In-office computer data entry, information table assistance. www.annarbor.org Ann Arbor Civic Theater Cassie Mann or Suzi Peterson (734) 971-0605 or (734) 971-2228 (9a-4p) Ann Arbor Historical District Commission Donna Johnson (734) 994-2797. Clerical work, requires background in historical preservation. Ann Arbor Farmers Market (734) 994-3276 Some Sunday work is available. Ann Arbor Hands On Museum Ann Smith (734) 995-5439 [email protected] Training provided on-site, museum chores. Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation (734) 794-6627 [email protected] www.a2gov.org/nap (weekend workdays or 8a-4p M-F). Outdoor environmental stewardship work in natural areas. Must be 18+ or have permission. Accepts interns and groups. Accepts court-ordered community service.

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Page 1: Volunteer Opportunities in Washtenaw · PDF fileVolunteer Opportunities in Washtenaw County Please call for current availability. A listing does not guarantee placement, and information

Volunteer Opportunities in Washtenaw County

Please call for current availability. A listing does not guarantee placement, and information is subject to change without notice.

This list is updated in collaboration with the

Washtenaw Association of Volunteer Coordinators (WAVC) current update 7/12

To update a listing please contact [email protected]

If you are a Volunteer Coordinator and would more information on how to join WAVC, please email

[email protected] or send a request to [email protected]. Thanks! American Friends Service Committee Penny Ryder (734) 761-8283 (M-F 10a-6p) American Red Cross Stephanie Boles, Director of Volunteer Resources [email protected] 734.971.5300 x.215 Ann Arbor Adopt-A-Park (734) 794-6627 [email protected] or www.a2gov.org/adopt-a-park You set your schedule, arrange or participate in outdoor workdays in your favorite city park! Activities can include planting trees and flower beds, maintaining paths, painting and caring for park structures, cleaning up litter, and generally making sure the park is in order. Great for families, neighbors and community groups. Ann Arbor Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Tracie Watts (734) 995-7281, [email protected] In-office computer data entry, information table assistance. www.annarbor.org Ann Arbor Civic Theater Cassie Mann or Suzi Peterson (734) 971-0605 or (734) 971-2228 (9a-4p) Ann Arbor Historical District Commission Donna Johnson (734) 994-2797. Clerical work, requires background in historical preservation. Ann Arbor Farmers Market (734) 994-3276 Some Sunday work is available. Ann Arbor Hands On Museum Ann Smith (734) 995-5439 [email protected] Training provided on-site, museum chores. Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation (734) 794-6627 [email protected] www.a2gov.org/nap (weekend workdays or 8a-4p M-F). Outdoor environmental stewardship work in natural areas. Must be 18+ or have permission. Accepts interns and groups. Accepts court-ordered community service.

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Ann Arbor Public Schools/Community Ed & Rec Larry Dishman (734) 994-4972 xt 53226 Help needed with sports program, reffing games, keeping score. Training required, court-ordered community service considered. Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Caitlin Frankel [email protected] (734) 994-4801 M-F 9-5, Concert weekends: Sat. 9-2, Sun 11-4 Mailings, clerical work, youth workshops. Ushering for weekday youth concerts only. Orientation/Interview required. Accepts interns. Ann Arbor Shelter Association of Washtenaw County (S.A.W.C.), at the Robert J. Delonis Center, 312 W. Huron. Deena McIntosh, 662-2829, ext. 226. [email protected]. Opportunities range from assisting staff with front desk check-ins, laundry, showers, handing out supplies, breakfast serving, and other on-site duties. Clients appreciate the opportunity to talk to someone and be listened to genuinely and respectfully. Six shifts available, from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., seven days a week. Visit us at www.annarborshelter.org to learn more about our programs and services. Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Caitlin Frankel [email protected] (734) 994-4801 M-F 9-5, Concert weekends: Sat. 9-2, Sun 11-4 Mailings, clerical work, youth workshops. Ushering for weekday youth concerts only. Orientation/Interview required. Accepts interns. Ann Arbor YMCA / Youth Volunteer Corps [email protected] or 734-661-8017 www.annarborymca.org Youth & adult (court-ordered CS for youth only) interview required. Arbor Hospice Brittany August, Vol. Coordinator 734-794-5396 Gerry Gold, Vol. Coordinator 734-656-0031 Sherry Wagenknecht, Vol. Coordinator 734-794-5128 Courtney Weld, Vol Coordinator 734-794-5151 Arbor Hospice volunteers provide comfort, compassion and support to terminally ill patients and their families in The Residence of Arbor Hospice, patients homes, nursing homes and other nursing care facilities. Training is required. http://www.arborhospice.org The Ark (734) 761-1800 ext 29 [email protected] (7 days 6:00-12:00pm); Volunteer to staff nightly music club operations; 16 yrs w/parent; 2 hour orientation; Must commit to 4-5 hour shift, 2-3 times / month. Avalon Housing Jude Walton (734) 663-5858 ext 213 [email protected] Projects range from maintenance and landscaping to office work, as well as other unique opportunities for individuals and groups. B’nai B’rith Hillel Foundation Diane Redman (734) 769-0500 xt 204 (M-F 9-5pm) During school year mostly. Big Brothers / Big Sisters Jennifer Spitler (734) 973-1900 xt 104 [email protected] 18 yrs + community program 2-3 outings/month, School mentoring 1 hr/wk. Accepts interns, no court-ordered service.

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Bird Center of Washtenaw County, Inc. www.birdcenterwashtenaw.org Cares for injured and orphaned wild birds. Centrally located summer location in Ann Arbor operates seven days a week, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., from early May until the end of August. Call (734) 973-9579 for further information. Must be 18 or older and in good health.

Boy Scouts of America – Wolverine Council

(734) 971-7100 (M-F 9-5pm) Office work, cleaning, etc. No training required. Catholic Social Services Respite Program Becky Hiser (734) 712-3625 [email protected] Provide companionship and socialization to an older adult 2 - 4 hours a week so that a caregiver can get a much needed break. Training provided. No court ordered service. Chelsea Community Hospital Ron Yonkoski (734) 475-3913 Must be 14 years old, requires annual TB skin test & safety training. Many areas of work, including patient care areas, shuttle van, gift shop, clerical, etc. City of Ypsilanti Senior/Community Center Monica Prince, Coordinator - (734) 483-5014 [email protected] Help serve the senior population in the Ypsilanti area. One-time and ongoing volunteer opportunities available. Cobblestone Farm (M-F) www.a2gov.org Outdoor landscaping, weeding, and indoor maintenance. Daytime hours. No training required. No age requirement. Accepts interns and groups. Community Action Network Runs three Community Centers in low-income neighborhoods which offer programs to help families break the cycle of poverty. Volunteers are needed for the after school tutoring programs, food distribution days, sumemr camp, enrichment activities and organizational work (marketing and development committees.) Potential volunteers should contact [email protected]

Community Residence Corp.

Joanne Magee (734) 482-3300 [email protected]

Maintenance and office work. Fill out an application. Corner Health Center 734/484-3600 x 240 Help patients in the “Corner Store” as well as in the food pantry. [email protected] Dawn Farm Detox Ed Conlin (734) 669-8265 www.dawnfarm.org Some initial and ongoing training. Includes office work, driving clients to AA meetings, cooking meals, etc. Department of Human Services (734) 481-8377 (M-F 8-5) Clerical, transportation, and light moving. Training and background check required.

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Department of Natural Resources, State Park Stewardship Unit (248-359-9057) [email protected] www.michigan.gov/dnrvolunteers (weekend workdays and individual projects). Outdoor natural resource stewardship work in high quality natural areas within State Parks and Recreation areas, including Pinckney and Waterloo Recreation Areas in Washtenaw County. Must be 18+ or have parent/guardian permission. Accepts groups and can accommodate special workdays.

Doulas Care

Marylee Scherdt (734) 332-8070 [email protected] 2500 Packard, Suite 101, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Doulas Care Program matches volunteer student doulas with pregnant teens and other low-income women in need of support. 21 hour training is required, some scholarships are available. www.doulascare.org Family Book Club Ellie Banyai (734) 971-4419 [email protected] A literacy agency which gives new books to children from low income families through various programs. Family Learning Institute Doris Sperling (734) 995-6816 [email protected] Some training required, reading or writing coaches, discussion leaders, meet with low-income 4th through 8th graders to teach reading, writing, thinking and communication skills. 1 hr/wk. late afternoon and early evening, M-Th www.familylearninginstitute.org Food Gatherers (734) 761-2796 [email protected] www.foodgatherers.org Help on food runs or in warehouse, must be able to lift 50 pounds. Some work is also available at the Community Kitchen. Many jobs require volunteers to be 14+ Friends In Deed Stormy Lloyd, (734) 485-7658 [email protected] (Helpline and Furniture Line, M-F 9:30-noon) Training required, no age requirement. Office help, furniture delivery, appliance repair, minor household repairs, chore service or transportation to critical appointments. Friends of the Ypsilanti District Library

482-4111, x 1368

Volunteers to work in the Friends Shop, 2 hour shifts. Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Ann Arbor Regional Center Janice Stanley Amin (734) 974-7422 (M-F 9-5) [email protected] www.gshom.org No training required: Office work, Camp work. Training required: Volunteer troop leader, Troop committee positions. Girls on the Run of Southeastern Michigan

Interested in making a difference in the lives of young girls? Girls on the Run inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. We have long-term (twice a week for 1.5 hours) coaching opportunities and various one time opportunities that include but are not limited to volunteering at our Spring and Fall 5k races and 5k Committee. Interested? Contact Rhonda Sanders, Volunteer Coordinator, [email protected]

Glacier Hills Nursing Center (734) 769-1705 [email protected] (M-F 9-5) on site training, must be 12 yrs old, work with residents, beverage cart, transporting, assisting, companionship: accepts interns. No larceny offenses

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Great Lakes Rabbit Sanctuary www.rabbitsanctuary.org/volunteers.htm (734) 461-1726 Most on-site chores are done morning and late afternoon/evening to coincide with meal times for the animals. Off-site tasks are also available. Minors must be 16+ with signed permission form. Feed animals, clean barns, groom and socialize animals, food pickups, carpentry, mowing, fundraising, marketing, and special events. Accepts interns and small groups. Growing Hope Jeremy Sobczak- Volunteer Coordinator [email protected] (734) 786-8401; [email protected] One-time or ongoing volunteer opps for individuals or groups, mostly in Ypsilanti. Work in youth, school, community gardens & greenhouses; educational programming for youth and adults; office work; web research; art/graphic design opps. Assistance needed with Downtown Ypsilanti Farmers' Market (Tuesdays in May-Oct) and Winter Farmers' Market (Tuesdays Nov/Dec). Unpaid internships also available for high school or college students. Habitat for Humanity For Construction volunteer opportunities, please contact [email protected]. For ReStore volunteer opportunities please contact Alana Knoppow at [email protected] or 734-677-1558 x108. The ReStore is open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, and Sun 11am-3pm – we can use your your help any time within store hours! Please visit http://h4h.volunteerhub.com/ for more information on volunteer opportunities for both. No experience necessary, and must be 16 or over. We look forward to meeting you soon HIV/AIDS Resource Center (HARC) Nicole Adelman (734) 572-9355 [email protected] 2 day training for outreach work, no training for office work, must be 17 yrs+, 4 hr/wk commitment. Heartland Hospice Michelle Grysko, Volunteer Coordinator 734-973-1145 Heartland Hospice Volunteers offer support to patients and caregivers facing a life-limiting illness by holding a hand, sharing a story or offering emotional support. New Volunteer Training with ongoing support is provided. Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan Dawn Evans [email protected] (734) 544-0015 (M-F 9-5) No training required. Office work. Special Events volunteers. Home of New Vision Becky Brant (734) 975-1602 xt 204 [email protected] Needs people to provide childcare – many variable hours, 2 hour orientation, must be 16yrs+, 3 hrs/wk for 3 months starting commitment, accepts interns. Housing Bureau for Seniors Justine Bykowski (734) 998-9346 [email protected] Flexible schedule and hours. Help seniors with housing transitions, visit and monitor progress in home settings and connect seniors to appropriate community services and activities. Huron River Watershed Council Jason Frenzel (734) 769-5123 xt 600 [email protected] Volunteer training and events on specific dates to learn about and help the Huron River and its tributaries. Specific dates and information: www.hrwc.org/volunteer

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Huron Valley Boys and Girls Club

Frank or Troy (734) 481-0266

(Tues-Fri 2pm-8pm Sat 10-6, summer program 10-6 M-F) fill out an application. Background check required. No court-ordered service. International Center (UM) (734) 647-3490 Jewish Family Services Deborah Renner (734)769-0209x225 or [email protected] M-F 9-5 Friendly visiting with older adults, drivers to provide transportation to medical appointments, ESL classroom teachers, ESL classroom assistants, Employment assistants to help with resumes and job applications, “Patient Partners” to facilitate medical appointments with older adults, pro-bono social workers, Orientation/interview and background check is required. Accepts interns. LA CASA (Livingston Area Council Against Spouse Abuse) Candy Jones (517)548-1350 (M-F 9-5) [email protected] , www.lacasa1.org Leslie Science and Nature Center [email protected] (734) 997-1553 www.lesliesnc.org Mailings, general office work, grounds and trail maintenance, light carpentry, special events and camp volunteers needed. One time events or ongoing projects available to individuals, groups or families. Court ordered community service work also available; includes grounds work, cleaning and special projects. Accepting interns. March of Dimes Ayesha George (734) 761-6331 (M-F 8-5pm) Office and special projects. McKune Memorial Library Marie Brooks, Volunteer Services Coordinator 475-8732 ext. 216; [email protected] http://www.chelsea.lib.mi.us/volunteers.htm Screening interview required. Michigan Theater Foundation, Inc. Patty Morgan [email protected] (734) 668-8397 x39 4pm – 10 pm 365 days/year Ushering for live events & concerts in evenings. Some daytime ushering events. Mailings, staff Guest Services desk, and maintenance opportunities also. Application & orientation required. Midwest Rabbit Rescue & Re-home www.rabbitrr.org, [email protected] Volunteers must be 18+, no court-ordered service. Volunteer activities include feeding, cleaning cages, grooming, transporting rabbits to and from vet, office work, and building maintenance. Training provided, but previous experience handling animals is appreciated. Motor Meals of Ann Arbor Delphine Christensen (734) 998-6686. [email protected] (M-F 12-2, Saturdays 11-1) must be 18 yrs+, Deliver food once/wk or once/month or substitute. No court ordered service. Groups welcomed.

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MSU Extension 4-H Youth Development Chana Hawkins (734) 222-3936 or [email protected] http://www.msue.msu.edu/cyf/youth Days/times vary. Looking for caring adults to impact the lives of young people ages 5-19. If you’d like to share your gifts, talents, skills, and expertise with the young people of Washtenaw County during in- and out-of-school time please contact us. 4-H is more than what you may have been told! Neighborhood Senior Services Katie Olex, Volunteer Services, (734) 712-7259, [email protected] Services for seniors in Washtenaw County - companionship, grocery shopping, medical transportation, outdoor chores, office help, food delivery, ramp building, one-time events in spring and fall. Application, interview, and orientation required. Must be 18+ or have signed permission form. Ozone House Youth and Family Services (and Ozone House Drop-In Center) Michelle Jones and Avrille Hanzel (734) 662-2265 [email protected]; [email protected] www.ozonehouse.org (9a-9p 7 days) 40 hour training required for crisis line volunteering (18 and up) interns accepted; Court ordered community service work available occasionally (outdoor landscaping and maintenance – no training required). http://www.ozonehouse.org/involved.shtml Packard Health (734) 971-1083 Office work Parkway Meadows Lonna Hearn (734) 662-5055 (M-F 9-5, holidays and special events) Senior Activities. Partners For Excellence Volunteer Program Monica Geary, Volunteer Services Supervisor, (734) [email protected] The Ann Arbor Public Schools need volunteers to work with students K-12, before, during and after school. Also older adult volunteers to do large group story telling. 30 min. orientation and background check required. Peace Neighborhood Center (734) 662-3564 Bonnie Billups (M-F 9:30-6) Planned Parenthood Lorice Sims (734) 973-0710 ext 174 [email protected] (M-Sat varied hours) Help out in the clinic, education or public advocacy. On-site training, must be 18 yrs + for most positions, 3 or 6 month commitment requested. Accepts some interns, no court ordered service. Project Grow Community Gardens [email protected] (734) 996-3269www.projectgrowgardens.org/volunteer Garden help. Individuals and small groups needed to help with seniors and children in the Wise Roots and Wonder Sprouts programs, theme garden adoption, spring clean-up, general maintenance (mowing, weeding), and sign making. Some training required before working alone.

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Recycle Ann Arbor Reuse Center:

Gary Urick (734) 222-7880, Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 10-2 Help unload and sort donations, organize merchandise in retail store, and clean retail space. Please wear clothing appropriate for inside or outside work. No advance notice required for volunteering.

Drop-Off Station: Tony Curtis (734) 971-7400, Tues & Thurs 8:30-6:30, Sat 9-6

Assist customers with unloading recyclables from their vehicles, direct traffic, sort and process materials. Please wear clothing appropriate for outside work. Please call to set up volunteer shifts.

Recycling Program: Kendra Pyle (734) 662-6288 or [email protected], Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30

Assist with administrative tasks and special recycling projects. Please call to see if appropriate projects are available.

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Washtenaw County Rachel Dewees (734) 712-3625 [email protected] A nationwide volunteer program, RSVP channels the talents of adults 55 and older to meet community needs. We will help find the right volunteer opportunity to match personal interests or support existing volunteer efforts - whether it is mentoring kids, strengthening the environment, or cultivating a fascination for the arts. RSVP also offers additional benefits, including supplemental auto and personal liability insurance (while volunteering), mileage reimbursement when needed and as funds are available, a quarterly newsletter and recognition for service to the community. SafeHouse Center Kathy Winterhalter 973-0242 x 252 [email protected] Volunteers work directly with survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault in the shelter, answering crisis line, going on-call or playing with the children in shelter (7 days/week). Must complete 40 hour training offered in spring and fall. Also welcome: office work, receptionist, computer and project volunteers; orientation required. No court ordered service. St. Andrews Breakfast Program Fran Rounds [email protected] (734) 668-7796 Help with daily breakfast program (early morning hours, 7 days/week) Sasha Farm Animal Sanctuary (734) 428-9617 www.sashafarm.org [email protected] Farm and companion animal sanctuary providing lifetime care for abused and rescued animals. Must be 18+. Most work involves cleaning pens, grooming and feeding animals, installing fencing, building shelters and office assistance. Court ordered service is considered. Free housing offered for full time internships. Minimum 3 hour shift, primarily on weekdays. On line application http://sashafarm.org/you_help/vol_app.php St. Joseph Mercy Health System All locations: [email protected] SJM Livingston (Howell) Linda Smith 517-545-6296 SJM Saline Hospital, Michael Smiley (734) 429-1692 SJM (A2) Stephanie Danehy (734) 712-4164 (M-F 8-5 and other hours available) must be 14+ with proof of immunization and TB test; office, reception, patient care, book cart, gardening, physical care. No court-ordered services. Must commit to 1 day/wk for 3-4 hours for a minimum of 4 months.

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St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store Store Manager, Jennifer Hackett (734) 761-1400. St. Vincent de Paul sells donated items at low prices, proceeds assist low income persons with clothing and household items. Volunteers help with: receiving, sorting, pricing, and shelving donations, light housekeeping duties and other tasks. Volunteers commit to at least 2-4 hours/day, 1-2 days/week. Training provided. The Salvation Army of Washtenaw County Janice Nelson [email protected] M-F, 9a.m. - 4p.m. ph. 734.668.8353 ext. 217 Court Ordered Options: Soup Kitchen. Yard and Building Project Helpers Regular Volunteers: Christmas Distribution & Kettles, Data Entry Person, Kitchen Clean-up, Office Assistant, Pantry Workers, Soup Kitchen. Yard and Building Project Helpers (inside and out). Must fill out application at Ann Arbor Corps for approval before volunteering. Second Baptist Human Service Program Harvey Glaze (734) 663-6045 ext 14 Serenity House of Ypsilanti Lyle Tindall (734) 481-1370 (11a-11p, 7 days) must be 18+ Silver Club Carolyn Rose Stone (734) 998-9349 [email protected] Shifts 9:30am-3:30pm Mon/Weds in Ypsilanti, Tues/Thurs/Sat in Ann Arbor Silver Club is a day program for older adults with memory loss. Must be 16+. No court-ordered service. Volunteers help in daily activities, training provided. SOS Community Services (734) 485-8730 www.soscs.org Office work, maintenance work, help with events. Must be 18+. Court ordered service is considered, if there is a position needed. Will train. Hours: M-F 9am to 5pm. Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy Contact: Scott Tyrrell, volunteer coordinator, (734) 484-6565 [email protected] Volunteer help needed for land preservation and education, hikes, nature preserve stewardship, habitat restoration, historic farm maintenance. Volunteer for organized work days or special projects throughout SE Michigan. Contact us for many ways to help all year; naturalist background or skills especially helpful. Possible Internships. www.SMLCland.org Steps for Kids Diane Macaulay 734-663 6835 www.stepsforkids.org [email protected] We are an all-volunteer organization, with frequent turnover of volunteers because we welcome even short term volunteers. We have long- or short term opportunities available in website and other web-related work, desktop publishing (using your own or public equipment), organizational capacity building (getting all docs and contacts up and running); community outreach; event planning; fundraising...you name it and you can help us with it. Stewardship Network www.stewardshipnetwork.org (734) 996-3190 contact: Lisa Brush Volunteer opportunities in our office doing data entry, mailings, computer work, website updates, etc. Also opportunities to work with natural areas partners doing volunteer stewardship work in the field. Visit the online searchable calendar for natural areas related volunteer and training opportunities - www.stewardshipnetwork.org/calendar Student Advocacy Center Laurie A. Flemington (734) 222-5443 [email protected] PO Box 2815 A2 48106

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Ten Thousand Villages of Huron Valley Gerda Paschal (734)332-1270 [email protected] Help needed in fair trade, non-profit retail store: greeters, sales associates, inventory work: receiving/unpacking new merchandise. Orientation/interview required, training provided. Therapeutic Riding, Inc. Tracy Boyle 734-677-0303 [email protected]. Volunteers assist riders with disabilities as they learn how to ride horses. Experienced horse people can volunteer as leaders but no horse experience is necessary to be a sidewalker. Riding lessons are offered evenings and some mornings. Volunteers must be physically fit, at least 14 years old, and attend an orientation in either Spring or Fall. No court ordered service. Volunteer forms available on website at http://therapeuticridinginc.org Turner Geriatric Clinic Lynn Stern (734) 764-2556 (M/T 8-5, W 8-noon) U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center Check out rewarding volunteer opportunities at www.mcancer.org/volunteer or call Mary McCully at 734-936-8307. Positions available weekdays. UM Health Systems Volunteer Services P. Fogarty/K. Shill (734) 936-4327 Office work, no drug or alcohol offenses. University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum Tara Griffith at 734-647-8528 or [email protected] www.mbgna.umich.edu Assist with ecological restoration workdays the 2nd Saturday of the month at the Arb and the 4th Saturday of the month at the Gardens from 9am-noon. Must be 16+. Tools and training provided. Groups and court ordered community service accepted. Other volunteer positions include garden assistants for the Conservatory and formal gardens; gift shop, and clerical. VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System (734) 845-3467 [email protected] Day and evening opportunities available, (weekends have limited placements) individual, group and family placements are available. 2215 Fuller Road Ann Arbor, MI 48105. Washtenaw Alano Club Alice or Terri (734) 668-8138 (M-F 10a-10p, Sat/Sun 8a-10p) application needed. Washtenaw Area Council for Children Stephanie Levijoki (734) 434-4215 Flexible hours. www.washtenawchildren.org Help prevent child abuse and neglect. . Positions include office aides, conference workers, speakers bureau, fund raisers, gift-wrap volunteers, research interns. No experience necessary, will train. No court ordered service. Groups happily welcomed. Washtenaw County Head Start (734) 971-3325 1661 Leforge, Ypsilanti Washtenaw County Parks Natural Areas Preservation Program 2210 Platt Road/PO Box 8645, Ann Arbor MI 48107 Shawn Severance, Parks Naturalist - 734-971-6337 x 335 (cell 517-745-6124) www.napp.ewashtenaw.org

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Washtenaw Land Trust Suzie Heiney or Mark Patrick, (734) 302-5263, [email protected] You can help protect nature and farmland, here where you live! Activities can include office help, outdoor stewardship, information table assistance, and more.

Washtenaw Literacy

Alison Austin (734) 677-5227 [email protected] Flexible hours, tutor adults in reading and writing, or in English as a second language, one-on-one or in groups, training and support provided, must be 16+. Also need volunteers for help with fundraising, recruiting and hosting special events. Accepts interns. Wayne County Focus Hope Athena Miller 313-494-5500 (M-F 9-5) Interview and orientation required. Wolverine Human Services Charles Dukes 313-824-4400 (M-F 9-2) Women’s Center of Southeastern Mich Joan Kauffman (734) 973-6779 [email protected] www.womenscentersemi.org (M-F 9-5 and by appt.) Dedicated to the economic and emotional self-sufficiency of women, girls and families. interview and orientation provided. Ypsilanti District Library Donna DeButts (734) 482-4110 xt 1303 Screening interview required.