Community Impact
Volunteering and Service
While at U-M, consider volunteer and service opportunities on campus, in our community, and even abroad. The commitment can be large or small, but the impact can be great. The following opportunities are brought to you in partnership with U-M’s Ginsberg Center.
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| Saline Woman Needs Your Help | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/detail/?need_id=726115 | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/detail/?need_id=726115 | Ongoing | Ongoing | Help a hospice patient in Saline by visiting and talking with her. The gift of your time will make a tremendous difference in her life. Volunteer with ProMedica Hospice to help her and other hospice patients in the area. Volunteers must be at least 18-years-old to visit patients. Because ProMedica is a health care provider, we require all volunteers and employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID. ProMedica requires all volunteers to get the annual flu shot, which is available for free in our Ann Arbor and Southfield offices. Every volunteer, while visiting patients, must wear the surgical mask or N95 mask ProMedica provides. Volunteers must complete two TB skin tests (available for free in the ProMedica Ann Arbor and Southfield offices) and a fingerprint background check (paid for by ProMedica). We provide extensive training to ensure volunteers are fully prepared for their work. Learn more by calling 734-973-1145 or visiting the ProMedica Hospice website. |
| Intern with ProMedica Hospice Ann Arbor | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/respondIndividual/?need_id=752124 | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/respondIndividual/?need_id=752124 | Ongoing | Ongoing | Help hospice patients by the helping medical professionals who care for them. Intern or volunteer to help in the ProMedica Hospice office in Ann Arbor. This opportunity is perfect for anyone looking for experience in the health care field. Volunteers must be at least 16-years-old. ProMedica requires all volunteers to get the annual flu shot and provides it for free. Every volunteer must wear the surgical mask ProMedica provides. All volunteers must have the COVID vaccination. Volunteers must get a fingerprint background check (paid for by ProMedica). We provide extensive training to ensure volunteers are fully prepared for their work. Learn more at our website. |
| Food Packaging | https://soscs.org/volunteer/ | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/respondIndividual/?need_id=746287 | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | NOTICE: Signing up for this opportunity does NOT automatically confirm your shift. *All volunteers must complete a volunteer application on our website*: https://soscs.org/volunteer/ "Signing up" on this listing notifies our volunteer coordinator of your interest, who will then contact you directly before your first shift. Questions should be directed to volunteer@soscs.org or (734) 484-9900. —– Help unload the Food Gatherers delivery truck, sort and bag produce, and stock shelves in the pantry. This position requires frequent movement and lifting and is often fast-paced. Shifts for this position are on Mondays from 1pm to 4pm. |
| Cards of Encouragement for Our Homebound Neighbors | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/detail/?need_id=520210 | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/respondIndividual/?need_id=520210 | Ongoing | Ongoing | Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels is seeking handwritten greeting/encouraging (non-religious) cards to send to our clients with their meal deliveries. Feel free to include just a short note or get creative with drawings, pictures, stickers, etc. This is a great activity for people of all ages as we support one another from a distance! Some suggestions for phrases are included below. Have a nice day Wishing a wonderful day to a wonderful person May your day be filled with joy Sending warm thoughts Sending you warm and caring wishes Hope you have a wonderful day Your community cares about you You matter Hope this card brings a smile to your face Hope your day is going well Here is a card to help bring sunshine to your day Thinking of you Cards can be can be mailed or dropped off in the foyer of the AAMOW office Monday-Saturday between 8:30am and 4:00pm. |
| Personal Care Item Donations Sought | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/detail/?need_id=554294 | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/respondIndividual/?need_id=554294 | 8:30 AM | 4:00 PM | AAMOW has a personal care items pantry that clients are able to access free of charge, and items are delivered with their meals. Donations of the following items are greatly appreciated and can be mailed or dropped off in the foyer of the AAMOW office Monday-Saturday between 8:30am and 4:00pm. Boxes of tissues Individually wrapped rolls of paper towel Individually wrapped rolls of toilet paper (at least 2-ply) Free and clear liquid laundry detergent Free and clear liquid fabric softener Antibacterial hand soap (minimally scented) Antibacterial dish soap (minimally scented) Antibacterial bar soap (minimally scented) |
| Help Decorate our Shelter Homes with Christmas Lights | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/detail/?need_id=754549 | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/respondTeamNew/?need_id=754549 | Ongoing | Ongoing | Are you looking to do something to spread holiday cheer this season? Well look no further! We need a group of volunteers to help us put up Christmas lights at our shelters! (No getting up on a roof required) We have 3 shelters located in the Ypsilanti area that are need of some Christmas spirit! Come give your time because that's what this season is all about! If your group is interested email our volunteer coordinator, Jerissa Owens at volunteer@soscs.org or call (734) 484-9900 |
| New Parkridge After School Tutoring | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/detail/?need_id=755421 | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/respondIndividual/?need_id=755421 | 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Join our Resident Service Coordinator, Christa Hughbanks in leading our after school tutoring program 3-5pm M, W, and Th at our New Parkridge community. Preschool-5yr old activities are from 3-4pm and all ages are welcome from 4-5pm. Activities are varied by week but for preschool age, typically include fine motor skill development, creative expression, cognitive/emotional development. For school age children, backpack checks, homework help, social emotional learning, crafts, and more. There is plenty of parking on-site in front of the Amos Washington building as well as a nearby bus stop. Volunteers will be asked to complete a confidentiality form, emergency contact form, and DHS form 1929/central registry clearance. Once these forms are complete, Ms. Hughbanks will meet with you one on one for 30 minutes prior to starting tutoring to provide an overview of the program. |
| Holiday Gift Wrapping Fundraise | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/detail/?need_id=754957 | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/respondIndividual/?need_id=754957 | 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Help make the holidays a bit special by wrapping gifts for donations. Bring your creativity, holiday spirit, and welcoming smile to Fairlane Town Center to assist the organization At Bat. Funds collected from this fundraiser will help further the organization mission of increasing at-risk youth participation in baseball and softball. |
| Holiday Gift Wrapping Fundraise | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/detail/?need_id=754956 | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/respondIndividual/?need_id=754956 | 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Help make the holidays a bit special by wrapping gifts for donations. Bring your creativity, holiday spirit, and welcoming smile to Fairlane Town Center to assist the organization At Bat. Funds collected from this fundraiser will help further the organization mission of increasing at-risk youth participation in baseball and softball. |
| Christmas Drive gift cards for families in need | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/detail/?need_id=756243 | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/respondIndividual/?need_id=756243 | 10:00 AM | 4:30 PM | Come Unity Move Inc & Love Ourselves First African American Women Inc. Have joined together to ask for support and donations for gift cards for Christmas. Email: kmad4peace@yahoo.com |
| Children's Grief Support Group Facilitator | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/detail/?need_id=645150 | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/detail/?need_id=645150 | 5:30 PM | 9:00 PM | Ele's Place is a warm and welcoming environment that serves as a community resource for children and their families to receive grief support. Children and families learn coping skills, process their grief, and receive peer support by being around others who really understand how they feel. The children who participate in these groups range in age from 3 – 18. They come from a variety of backgrounds and circumstances, but all are grieving the death of a parent, sibling, or other loved one. Through the Ele's Place peer support group program, these children have the opportunity to grieve in a healthy manner and learn how to cope with the many challenges and changes in their lives following their loss. Ele’s Place relies on volunteers to offer these services at no cost to families. As we prepare for the 2022-2023 school year, we are seeking interested, kind and compassionate adults who want to make a difference in our community. We offer an in-depth and interactive training for all volunteers, so no prior experience is necessary. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and have a particular need for bilingual individuals and male volunteers. We are excited to announce our Fall 2022 Volunteer Training! The details are as follows: Online Independent Learning Modules – Launch September 21, 2022 In-Person Session 1 – Thursday, September 29, 2022, 5:30-9:00PM In-Person Session 2 – Saturday, October 1, 2022, 9:00AM-3:00PM In-Person Session 3 – Saturday, October 8, 2022, 9:00AM-3:00PM To review more about our volunteer opportunities, please visit: https://www.elesplace.org/branch-locations/ann-arbor/volunteer If you have questions, please contact Meghan Thiel, LMSW at 734-929-6640 or email at mthiel@elesplace.org. You can also complete a volunteer application on our website: https://www.elesplace.org/about/get-involved/sign |
| Volunteer Reader for the "Read With Kids" program | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/detail/?need_id=723975 | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/respondIndividual/?need_id=723975 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | You will be volunteering with Washtenaw Promise at Ford Early Learning Center. Ford ELC is a public school in the Ypsilanti Community School District for students in preschool, kindergarten, and first grade. Our volunteer program at Ford is designed to give students an opportunity for more one-on-one or small group reading time with an adult. Our intention is to work with teachers to reinforce reading skills and to help kids develop an even greater love of books and written language. Washtenaw Promise partners with the Children's Literacy Network in this program and will train volunteers to feel comfortable reading selected books in a relaxed setting in the school for 20 minute sessions. We are looking for volunteers who can dedicate at least an hour a week. |
| Become a Foster Family for a dog or cat | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/detail/?need_id=723980 | https://petstablished.com/adoptions/personal-information?application_type=Foster&donation_section=false&form_id=23657&form_type=generic&generic_form_id=23657&pet_id=626095§ion=1&selected_pets=false | Ongoing | Ongoing | We are a foster based rescue always looking for new fosters who are willing to provide a temporary home to dogs and cats. You provide the love, snuggles and place to lay their head until adoption. We provide supplies including food, vaccinations, and any other medical care needed for the foster animal. If you are interested, please fill out a foster application here: https://petstablished.com/foster_form/23657/generic |
| A²SO Hill Auditorium Ushering | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/detail/?need_id=728451 | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJ1SNras0b0fTrc4qP-yMbWlIcnAkkCcPCyB0pECw6yr5N6Q/viewform | 9/9/2022 | 4/22/2023 | Join the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra for the inaugural season of our new Music Director, Earl Lee! As an A2SO Ushers, you will get to hear the performance while helpings us bring an enjoyable and memorable experience to everyone by showing your hospitality and passion! COVID Policy: Masks required. |
| Center for Success Network Virtual Literacy Mentor | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/detail/?need_id=730869 | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/respondIndividual/?need_id=730869 | 10/3/2022 | 5/25/2023 | Volunteer mentors are the foundation of Center for Success Network. Volunteers are asked to attend a 90-minute mentor training, complete a volunteer application that includes a background check, and participate in a 2-hour Mentoring for Equity Workshop. Mentors are then paired with a student from one of our 12 locations across Southeast Michigan. Mentors are currently virtual only and are given all the resources they’ll need to run a successful session with their student. Mentoring sessions take place on zoom and are 30 – 45 minutes long and include 4 parts – energize and goal setting, reading a book, literacy activity, and closing and reflection. Experienced staff from Center for Success Network host sessions and provide assistance and support during and after sessions to accommodate every mentor. There are two ways to mentor – consistently or and as a substitute. As a consistent mentor, we would pair you with a student, so you meet with the same student each week. As a substitute, you would mentor on a periodic basis with various students as your schedule allows and as need arises – like if a student's mentor was sick and you indicated you may be available, we would reach out to see if you could mentor that session! Program starts October 3rd and goes until May 25th. If you are interested in becoming a virtual mentor, please fill out this volunteer form here or if you have questions please email Anna Rosevear at anna.rosevear@center4success.org. Volunteer Interest Form- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHSwvzv1_AOgMmol3AW659E6vRZJaF_YwUX88Cnj6dY3B98g/viewform?usp=sf_link |
| Volunteer as a Maintenance Engineer on Hope Clinic's Building/Facilities Team | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/detail/?need_id=694879 | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/respondIndividual/?need_id=694879 | Ongoing | Ongoing | Hope Clinic needs skilled volunteer help on our dedicated building/facilities team! We need help with tasks such as: Assist with the completion of facility Reserve Study and Preventive Maintenance programs. Plan, schedule and oversee Work Order implementation including specifying and/or ordering materials and supplies necessary for timely and efficient completion of work. The volunteer work is part time, and some work may be done remotely/from home. Related Skills: Engineering, Construction or Skilled Trades background, able to find and implement creative solutions for issues with building, roof, structural, mechanical, HVAC, sanitary and storm drainage, electrical, parking and grounds facilities. Contract Management experience a plus. Hope Clinic is a well rated non-profit where the efforts of volunteers are multiplied to help make lives better for those in need. We have an amazing team of dedicated volunteers and care-providers that provide a haven of help + healing, and our facilities must be maintained effectively to best support all the work happening on a daily basis. Please consider volunteering to help as a Maintenance Engineer at Hope Clinic – or be sure to share the need with friends or colleagues that might be able to help! |
| Volunteer as a Maintenance Engineer on Hope Clinic's Building/Facilities Team | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/detail/?need_id=694879 | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/respondIndividual/?need_id=694879 | Ongoing | Ongoing | Hope Clinic needs skilled volunteer help on our dedicated building/facilities team! We need help with tasks such as: Assist with the completion of facility Reserve Study and Preventive Maintenance programs. Plan, schedule and oversee Work Order implementation including specifying and/or ordering materials and supplies necessary for timely and efficient completion of work. The volunteer work is part time, and some work may be done remotely/from home. Related Skills: Engineering, Construction or Skilled Trades background, able to find and implement creative solutions for issues with building, roof, structural, mechanical, HVAC, sanitary and storm drainage, electrical, parking and grounds facilities. Contract Management experience a plus. Hope Clinic is a well rated non-profit where the efforts of volunteers are multiplied to help make lives better for those in need. We have an amazing team of dedicated volunteers and care-providers that provide a haven of help + healing, and our facilities must be maintained effectively to best support all the work happening on a daily basis. Please consider volunteering to help as a Maintenance Engineer at Hope Clinic – or be sure to share the need with friends or colleagues that might be able to help! |
| Volunteer Office Assistant | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/respondIndividual/?need_id=731519 | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/respondIndividual/?need_id=731519 | Ongoing | Ongoing | Are you a people person? Do you find it rewarding to brighten people's day and value the human touch? Then THIS is an opportunity for you! Our Resource Center is looking for ONE DEDICATED PERSON who can help our clients in real time, while also completing other office tasks. Duties include: Front desk coverage (greet guests & help complete paperwork) Help answer questions about: Emergency Food Bus Tokens Answer Phone Schedule Appointments Assist consumers with in-take paperwork Filing Data entry **This position is not fast-paced. Must be able to occupy self during down time. |
| Veteran Mentor | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/detail/?need_id=668931 | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/respondIndividual/?need_id=668931 | Ongoing | Ongoing | The Hire MI Vet Mentorship Program provides individualized career readiness support for Veterans, focusing on resumes, cover letters, networking, interviewing, elevator speech, and job search assistance. This volunteer position will consist of creating/updating resumes for Veterans in SE Michigan and NW Ohio. The work will be done virtually. Military skills and experience need to be translated into a civilian resume. It would be helpful to have a familiarity with USAJOBS.gov but not necessary. |
| Administrative Aide | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/detail/?need_id=236369 | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/respondIndividual/?need_id=236369 | Ongoing | Ongoing | Hire MI Vet is a community initiative that helps Veterans gain meaningful employment. Our endeavors are to provide employment resources; host networking programs; offer mentor services; and host an annual hiring event. We are in need of an administrative aide that is responsible for providing general coordination, clerical and secretarial functions and assist leadership of the Hire MI Vet team with miscellaneous tasks. Must have excellent writing skills and abilities. Proposed tasks of Administrative Aid include: Write thank you emails and letters to employers, service providers, volunteers, sponsors, donors etc. Compose letters, forms, reports, and other papers. Assist President with clerical and logistical needs. Take meeting minutes. Assist with Constant Contact and LinkedIn Forward all information/ documents to designated co-chair for filing/storage. Other desirable skills, not required, include video/photo (via phone) and event coordination. |
| Wednesday Volunteer Days at Growing Hope's Urban Farm | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/detail/?need_id=567641 | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/respondIndividual/?need_id=567641 | Ongoing | Ongoing | We couldn’t do the work that we do without YOU. Get involved with Growing Hope by volunteering at the Growing Hope Urban Farm. Growing Hope fosters an equitable and sustainable local food system where all people are empowered to grow, sell, buy, prepare, and eat nourishing food. We support people of all ages to grow, prepare, and eat nourishing food through hands-on educational opportunities at our urban farm and in the community. Through workshops, trainings, and field trips, we educate youth, adults, and seniors who have a range of gardening experience and skills. We are also active in school, community, and home gardens throughout Ypsilanti. |
| Local Author Outreach | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/detail/?need_id=733498 | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/respondIndividual/?need_id=733498 | Ongoing | Ongoing | The Ann Arbor Book Society is looking for a volunteer to gather and organize information about Ann Arbor's authors for a local author page on our website. This responsibility is computer-based and can be done at home. Potential volunteers must be comfortable reaching out to authors and have excellent organizational and communication skills. **All Ann Arbor Book Society Volunteer Opportunities Require a 6-month Minimum Commitment** |
| Stewardship Workday at Hannah Nature Area | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/detail/?need_id=734247 | http://tinyurl.com/Hannah121022 | 12/10/2022 | 12/10/2022 | Due to its compact size, Hannah Nature Area is an opportunity to observe the process of ecological restoration. Used as a dumping ground in the past, this quaint park allows nature to exist in an otherwise suburban setting. Support an enthusiastic group of neighborhood volunteers to cut and remove invasive species. Meet at the west end of Bath Street, west of 7th (between Miller and Huron) (map: tinyurl.com/HannahBathStreet). Pre-registration through VolunteerHub is encouraged. NAP continues to monitor recommendations from health officials; please stay home if you are feeling ill. Volunteers registered for events will be notified in advance of any changes to the workday. Please wear long pants and closed-toed shoes, and wear socks that close the gap between shoes and pants. Bring a water bottle and leather gloves if you have them. All minors should be accompanied by a guardian. Tools and know-how provided. Register at tinyurl.com/Hannah121022. |
| Stewardship Workday at Braun Nature Area | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/detail/?need_id=734248 | http://tinyurl.com/Braun121122 | 12/11/2022 | 12/11/2022 | Wetland plants thrive along Malletts Creek as it runs through Braun Nature Area. Invasives such as honeysuckle are threatening the biodiversity in the park. Join NAP to cut and remove invasive species, allowing the native plants to flourish. Meet at the entrance to the park off Chalmers Rd (map: tinyurl.com/BraunChalmers). Pre-registration through VolunteerHub is encouraged. NAP continues to monitor recommendations from health officials; please stay home if you are feeling ill. Volunteers registered for events will be notified in advance of any changes to the workday. Please wear long pants and closed-toed shoes, and wear socks that close the gap between shoes and pants. Bring a water bottle and leather gloves if you have them. All minors should be accompanied by a guardian. Tools and know-how provided. Register at tinyurl.com/Braun121122. |
| Social Media and Marketing Team Member | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/detail/?need_id=734377 | https://connect2community.umich.edu/user/login/?return=%2Fneed%2FrespondIndividual%2F%3Fneed_id%3D734377 | Ongoing | Ongoing | The Friends of the Ann Arbor District Library are looking for a volunteer to help spread the world about the Friends through our Facebook page and marketing both in the shop and elsewhere. We are looking for someone familiar with Facebook and preferrably someone with marketing experience. ***ALL FAADL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES REQUIRE A SIX-MONTH MINIMUM COMMITMENT*** |
| Help Provide Classroom Support at an AAPS School. | https://connect2community.umich.edu/need/detail/?need_id=734687 | https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=6a49961b-52cd-438d-9ab8-058e623d0e9e&ApplicationFormNumber=1 | Ongoing | Ongoing | As a Classroom support volunteer, you will provide an extra set of hands to your AAPS contact in a variety of ways. Your primary role is to be a positive role model for AAPS students. Classroom Support volunteers must commit to volunteering at least 1 hour a week for at least three months. |
| New Beginnings Day Volunteer | https://www.journeyoffaitha2.org/ | https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c45ada62ca3fb6-newbeginnings | Ongoing | Ongoing | We need help welcoming our guests and friends who come to the church during the week to do their laundry, take showers, pick up clothes or food, and/or just hang out somewhere with wifi and climate control. Your main repsonsibility will be to be present in the space and support our Homelessness Ministry Coordinator Rose in opening the door for people and helping those who want to use the services find what they need! The role is relatively flexible. You are likely to be able to read or work quietly on the wifi much of the time. However, we are also always looking for help sorting donations and cleaning-up the areas where they are kept. Sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c45ada62ca3fb6-newbeginnings |
| ProMedica Hospice Volunteer | https://www.promedicahospice.org/find-an-agency/promedica-hospice-ann-arbor/?contentIdString=14460&contentNameString=Volunteering | Learn more by calling 734-973-1145 or visiting our website: https://www.promedicahospice.org/find-an-agency/promedica-hospice-ann-arbor/?contentIdString=14460&contentNameString=Volunteering | Ongoing | 11/30/22 | Volunteers must be at least 18-years-old to visit patients. ProMedica requires all volunteers to get the annual flu shot, available for free in our Ann Arbor and Southfield offices. Every volunteer, while visiting patients, must wear the surgical mask or N95 mask ProMedica provides. Volunteers must have the COVID vaccination. Volunteers must complete two TB skin tests (available for free in the ProMedica Ann Arbor and Southfield offices) and a fingerprint background check (paid for by ProMedica). We provide extensive training to ensure volunteers are fully prepared for their work. |
| Idealist | https://www.idealist.org/en/?page=3&type=VOLOP | https://www.idealist.org/en/?type=VOLOP | Ongoing | Ongoing | Directory of volunteer opportunities |
| Friends of the Rouge | https://therouge.org/volunteer/ | https://therouge.org/volunteer/ | Ongoing | Ongoing | Friends of the Rouge (FOTR) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that was founded in 1986 to raise awareness about the need to clean up the Rouge River in southeast Michigan. The FOTR office is located off of Main Street on the North end of downtown Plymouth, Michigan. |
| Peace Corps at the University of Michigan | https://internationalcenter.umich.edu/abroad/peace | peace.corps@umich.edu or 734-647-2182 | Ongoing | Ongoing | The University of Michigan Peace Corps Office is conveniently located on campus to help students prepare for Peace Corps service. We routinely organize information sessions, panels with returned Peace Corps Volunteers, application workshops, and more. |
| Matchmaking at the Ginsberg Center | https://ginsberg.umich.edu/article/our-matchmaking-process | Please email us at ginsberg.matchmaking@umich.edu | Ongoing | Ongoing | Central to advancing Ginsberg's Mission is our Matchmaking Process, which connects community-identified needs and priorities to knowledge, skills, and expertise at the University of Michigan. Matched partnerships can be part of a course, research project, co-curricular student initiative, internship or general volunteering through Connect2Community. By providing intentional support to students, faculty and community partners, we connect people in meaningful, important, and sustained ways to advance social change for the public good. |
| Local Volunteer Law-Related Opportunities | https://careercenter.umich.edu/article/local-volunteer-law-related-opportunities | https://careercenter.umich.edu/article/local-volunteer-law-related-opportunities | Ongoing | Ongoing | Select link for sampling of service and volunteer law-related opportunities in Washtenaw County and beyond: |
| Ronald McDonald House Ann Arbor Volunteer as a Group | https://rmhcannarbor.org/how-to-help/contribute-your-time/ | https://rmhcannarbor.org/wp-content/uploads/VolunteerApplication.pdf | Ongoing | Ongoing | A variety of service opportunities for groups interested in volunteering at the House. We ask that you limit your group size to eight people at a time> |
| Citizens' Climate Lobby Monthly Meeting | https://citizensclimatelobby.org/monthly-meetings-and-actions/ | https://citizensclimatelobby.org/join-citizens-climate-lobby/ | 12:45 PM | 2:45 PM | Worried about climate change? Wondering how you can make a real difference? Come to the monthly meeting of the Ann Arbor chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL). CCL is a national, grassroots organization working to enact federal legislation to put a price on CO2. Our meetings consist of dialing in to a national conference call (featuring different guest speakers each month), followed by local discussion of actions. |
| Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF USA) | https://wwoofusa.org/our-farms/?search=48109 | https://wwoofusa.org/our-farms/?search=48109 | Ongoing | Ongoing | Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms, USA (WWOOF-USA®) is part of a worldwide effort to link visitors with organic farmers, promote an educational exchange, and build a global community conscious of ecological farming practices. Become a member today and gain full access to our network of organic farms. |
| Volunteer with Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels | https://www.uofmhealth.org/patient-visitor-guide/aameals-on-wheels/volunteer | https://umichumhs.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bww2XEx2VsBjKYt | Ongoing | Volunteers serve a critical role in helping us serve our homebound neighbors by conducting socially-distanced wellness checks and delivering meals, needed household items and toiletries, as well as cards and activity books to brighten the days of our clients. | |
| CAN Make a Meal Volunteer | https://www.canwashtenaw.org/volunteer | https://www.tfaforms.com/4773364 | Ongoing | Ongoing | CAN serves filling, healthy dinners at every community center during its After School Programs, which operate every Monday-Thursday, mid-September – May. Volunteer as an individual, as a family, or as a group to purchase and cook a healthy, filling meal for CAN's students! You can drop off the meal hot, close to dinner time, or package it for reheating. Meals can range from tacos, salads, lasagnas, casseroles, pizza, mac & cheese, spaghetti, steamed vegetables, and more! |
| CAN After School Program Volunteer | https://www.canwashtenaw.org/volunteer | https://www.tfaforms.com/4773364 | Ongoing | Ongoing | CAN partners with children, youth, and families from under-resourced Washtenaw County neighborhoods to offer programs that educate youth, stabilize families, and build community. CAN After School Program Volunteers help K-12 grade students (depending on the CAN location) with homework, reading, and additional academic and social-emotional enrichment activities. There is also some free time to play and make meaningful connections with CAN's children and youth as a mentor and role model. CAN After School Programs operate Monday-Thursday from 4-6pm. |
| CAN Community Clean-Up | https://www.canwashtenaw.org/volunteer | https://www.tfaforms.com/4773364 | Ongoing | Ongoing | This is a good opportunity for individuals and groups who enjoy cleaning up and beautifying neighborhoods. Community center clean-ups are an opportunity to meet other service-oriented people and to help your neighbors by assisting in the removal of trash and the overall organization of sites both indoors and outdoors. These are good one-time or monthly commitments. |
| Youth Crisis Line Volunteers | https://ozonehouse.org/support-us/volunteer/ | https://forms.gle/SSDNYYTyZ8NgMhxZ9 | Ongoing | Ongoing | Interested in becoming a Crisis Line Counselor? Ozone House Youth and Family Services is seeking passionate volunteers to respond to crisis phone calls, texts and live chats. All crisis line volunteers go through a 40-hour crisis intervention training. |
| Washtenaw Literacy – Program Internship | https://www.volunteerwashtenaw.org/need/detail/?need_id=303745 | https://www.volunteerwashtenaw.org/need/detail/?need_id=303745 | Ongoing | Ongoing | Washtenaw Literacy is seeking qualified individuals for internships. Our unpaid internships focus on training and supporting individuals during a semester of experiences and learning. All internships are fitted to the individual career and educational goals of the chosen candidate. Our small staff will actively mentor you throughout the semester and give you ample opportunity to grow. Direct service and administration combine to provide a well-rounded internship. |
| Planet Blue Sustainable Food Program – Campus Farm | https://planetblue.umich.edu/campus/about/partners/student-life/about-us/umsfp | https://www.facebook.com/umsfp/ | Ongoing | Ongoing | The UM Sustainable Food Program provides support to organizations on campus dedicated to building a sustainable food system. We currently connect about a dozen Member Groups, seven campus gardens, and the Campus Farm. |
| Mentor2Youth Volunteers | https://www.mentor2youth.org/volunteer-form | https://www.mentor2youth.org/volunteer-form | Ongoing | Ongoing | We are always looking for tutors, mentors, and community partners who are interested in helping students in our community thrive. |
| Safe House Center | https://www.safehousecenter.org/volunteer-information-2-2/ | https://www.safehousecenter.org/volunteer-information-old/volunteer-application-process/ | Ongoing | Ongoing | We have a rich history of providing outstanding services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. We work within the local community and help lead efforts to create a violence-free society. We are excited to invite you to join us in this work! |
| Big Brothers or Big Sisters of Washtenaw County | https://www.bbbswashtenaw.org/big.html | https://www.bbbswashtenaw.org/big.html | Ongoing | Ongoing | Your guidance and understanding can help a child believe they can have a brighter future by empowering them with the tools to reach their full potential. And the best part? It’s actually a lot of fun. |
| 826michigan Volunteer | https://www.826michigan.org/volunteer/ | https://www.826michigan.org/volunteer/volunteer-apply/ | Ongoing | Ongoing | We believe that with individualized attention from caring adults like you, students improve their academic performance, develop a sense of belonging, and discover the unique value of their voices. (Plus … 826michigan programs are truly fun and engaging—for students and volunteers alike!) |
| Volunteers for the UMHS Gift Shops | https://www.uofmhealth.org/patient-visitor-guide/friends/get-involved | Please contact Mary Kosinski, Friends Shops Volunteer Coordinator at 734-936-5975 or email maryjk@med.umich.edu(link sends e-mail) for questions regarding volunteering in the Shops. | Ongoing | Ongoing | Become a Friends volunteer and work at one of our U-M Gift Shops. Flexible hours, scheduling and Free Parking, as well as the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients, families, visitors and staff. UMHS Friends Gift Shops are always looking for volunteers. f you are a member of the community and would like to give back, onsider serving on the UMHS Friends Gift Shops Advisory Board of Directors to promote health, wellness and education in our community. |
| Park Adopter | https://www.a2gov.org/departments/Parks-Recreation/administrative/adopt-a-park/Pages/Adopt-A-Park.aspx | Email to Adopt-A-Park@a2gov.org or give us a call at 734.794.6627! | Ongoing | Ongoing | Adopt-A-Park is looking for volunteers and volunteer groups interested in helping out in their community parks and playgrounds. There are many things Adopters can do including planting trees and flowers, collecting trash, installing rainwater gardens, and maintaining trails. You'll work with the Adopt-A-Park Coordinator to create an easy plan for you and your park. Your plan can include as much or as little work as you'd like to do, and Adopt-A-Park will provide the knowledge and support you need to be a success! Adopt-A-Park will coordinate with other City of Ann Arbor services, and provide publicity, tools, and supplies. |
| Westside Farmers Market Volunteer | https://www.westsidefarmersmarket.com/volunteer/ | https://www.westsidefarmersmarket.com/volunteer/ | Ongoing | Ongoing | Get Involved! Volunteers tighten a myriad of the nuts and bolts that keep the market machine running at the speed of life. Our vendors are busy producing – so we help them spread the word about their great products through social media and blogs. We organize entertainment and educational demos. We put things in place for a great market day. Join us; we can use the help, enjoy the company, and love what we do. |
| Michigan Shakespeare Festival Volunteer | https://www.michiganshakespearefestival.com/volunteers | https://www.michiganshakespearefestival.com/volunteers | Ongoing | Ongoing | Not all stars are on stage. At the MSF, our corps of volunteers are every bit as important to our success as the actors: you can usher, sell concessions, or help out in the box office. Or, if you really want to be a star, volunteer in our business office. Remember, Shakespeare was a theatre manager, too! The MSF would love to have your expertise, passion and time! |
| Nation Outside Volunteer | https://www.nationoutside.org/getinvolved | https://www.nationoutside.org/getinvolved | Ongoing | Ongoing | Our primary purpose is to increase the ability of people who have been incarcerated to succeed and to help create a more effective, sensible justice system. The needs of our organization are varied, but we focus on community organizing, holding public discussions, and public education. |
| SCRAP Box Volunteer | https://annarbor.scrapcreativereuse.org/Volunteer | https://annarbor.scrapcreativereuse.org/Adult-Volunteer-Application | Ongoing | Ongoing | We are always looking for volunteers passionate about creative reuse and upcycling to join our volunteer team. Our volunteers help our staff keep the store looking neat and tidy by sorting and organizing materials to go out on the floor or preparing materials for our craft workshops and educational programs. |
| Volunteer Opportunities in Detroit | http://www.detroitmi.gov/Serve-Detroit/Volunteer-Information | http://www.detroitmi.gov/Serve-Detroit/Volunteer-Information | Ongoing | Ongoing | The City of Detroit offers a variety of ways to get involved. Take a look at the opportunities offered and sign up to Volunteer Now! |
| Ford Blue Oval Network | https://fordblueovalnetwork.org/volunteer | https://fordblueovalnetwork.org/volunteer | Ongoing | Ongoing | Volunteering is part of our corporate culture at Ford Motor Company. Partnerships within the community not only strengthen nonprofit organizations but improve the quality of life in the community. We also believe a lasting difference happens for those who give of their time and talent. |
| Catchafire | https://www.catchafire.org/about/ | https://www.catchafire.org/volunteer/?page=1 | Ongoing | Ongoing | Directory of volunteer opportunities |
| Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/fimrc | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/fimrc | Ongoing | Ongoing | The Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC) is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to provide access to medical care for the millions of underprivileged and medically underserved children around the world. Our chapter contributes to this mission by adopting projects at our many clinics abroad, while also advocating health messages that concern the surrounding communities we serve. Throughout the year, we fundraise for our clinical and community projects through events such as our "Big Benefit Dinner", restaurant nights at local Ann Arbor eateries, our "Mr. Michigan Pageant", and silent auctions. FIMRC also strongly encourages volunteering in our local community with opportunities such as cooking dinner at the Ronald McDonald house, participating in activities at the University Living nursing home, and setting up events at after school activity centers such as Ozone house. FIMRC is proud to provide a tight knit community where every voice can be heard, and we will be hosting our FIMRC Day of Service to kick off the semester so that you have a fantastic opportunity to get involved! |
| Global Brigades | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/globalbrigades | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/globalbrigades | Ongoing | Ongoing | Global Brigades is the world’s largest student-led global health and sustainable development organization. Since 2004, Global Brigades has mobilized thousands of university students and professionals through nine skill-based programs that work in partnership with community members to improve quality of life in under resourced regions while respecting local culture. The mission is to resolve global health and economic disparities by empowering student volunteers, local professionals, and community members in a collaborative holistic approach to sustainable development. The Global Brigades chapter at University of Michigan has four of the eight brigades; Dental, Medical, Business, and Public Health. |
| Heal-Move-Shift | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/heal-move-shift | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/heal-move-shift | Ongoing | Ongoing | The mission of Heal-Move-Shift is to actively educate and be of service to the cities of Greater Detroit/Ann Arbor area, in regards to Cardiovascular, Mental, and Nutritional Health. The tenant of Cardiovascular Health will be achieved via education of prevention methods of Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Attacks/Strokes, and CPR unofficial training/AED. These effort aim to achieve increased awareness of cardiovascular health, and the risk factors associated with CVD. The tenant of Mental Health will be achieved via education of emotional, psychological, and social well-being via round table initiatives. These effort aim to utilize inclusivity and safe spaces to reduce stigma associated with Mental Health, while representing diverse identities and experiences presented in the target community. The tenant of Nutritional Health will be achieved via Physical/Nutritional seminars. These seminars aim to educate the youth generation to understand nutritional health, and the involvement of both aspects of physical fitness and and nutritional guides. |
| Humanity First | https://sites.google.com/umich.edu/humanity-first-at-u-m/home?authuser=1 | https://sites.google.com/umich.edu/humanity-first-at-u-m/home?authuser=1 | Ongoing | Ongoing | Humanity First a national non-profit organization dedicated to disaster relief around the world. Humanity First’s mission is to serve disaster struck and socially disadvantaged individuals and families in undeveloped communities around the world. We aim to: Relieve suffering caused by natural disaster and human conflict Promote peace and understanding based on mutual tolerance and respect Strengthen people’s capacity to help themselves |
| INvent | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/invent | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/invent | Ongoing | Ongoing | INvent is a platform for students who wish to do collaborative work at High Schools in Peru and Colombia by implementing STEM Programs during a volunteer summer abroad experience. Members of INvent will travel to Peru or colombia for 3 weeks during the months of may-june to be instructors of an afterschool program in collaboration the peruvian non profit UTK United Technologies for Kids. The technologies considered are 3D printing, design in CAD, electronics with Arduinos and basic programming. These may be extended to robotics, drones, etc. During winter semester selected U of Michigan students will prepare the lessons and projects that they will teach to high schoolers. INvent partners with a mirror program at UC Berkeley and MIT that will give Umich students further opportunities to share experiences and deliver joint projects at the High Schools besides building relationships with university students during the summer abroad program. *Travel expenses covered Apply to INvent Summer Abroad Program 2019 here: https://goo.gl/forms/ZBiiQWqta2jZQ29y2 News Report on INvent: http://ns.umich.edu/new/releases/25010-teaching-love-of-science-from-the-ground-up |
| K-Grams (Kids' Programs) | http://umich.edu/~smile/#/ | http://umich.edu/~smile/#/ | Ongoing | Ongoing | The mission of K-grams is to establish a strong community of learning for a wide range of college and elementary students, educators, and families by developing positive relationships and experiences that extend beyond the classroom. If you are interested in joining our organization, please visit our website or email any questions to kgrams.info@umich.edu! |
| Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness Program | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/kdsap | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/kdsap | Ongoing | Ongoing | KDSAP has two key objectives: student career development and community outreach. KDSAP offers several speaker series and programs each semester that expose students to the scientific and medical professions while facilitating the development of mentor-mentee relationships. KDSAP members may also participate in the community outreach branch, Community Kidney Disease Detection (CKDD). CKDD runs monthly screenings in medically underserved communities per request by the community leaders. KDSAP members have opportunities to develop leadership skills through the organization and management of CKDD screenings while providing kidney health screenings. |
| LingoMatch | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/lingomatch | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/lingomatch | Ongoing | Ongoing | LingoMatch is a platform for students to advocate for immigrant, refugee, and bilingual populations. We coordinate events and provide free translation and interpretation services. |
| Medical Educational Service Opportunities | http://www.umich.edu/~meso/index.html | http://www.umich.edu/~meso/index.html | Ongoing | Ongoing | Why are we different: We believe in giving our members exactly what they want: volunteering that is directly related to our future careers, the opportunity to work directly with health professionals, and the opportunity to become more involved with a smaller community of like-minded individuals. What we offer: We hold a variety of unique workshops that allow you to learn from some of the finest people at the University of Michigan (physician speakers, Career Center application advise, and HVA first aid/CPR training). We also give our members the opportunity to volunteer directly in healthcare settings (Mott and VA Hospital, Sunrise Senior Living care, and hospice assistance). We are also known for our trips to Central America where our members are given the opportunity to work in free local clinics directly with physicians and patients. All active members are eligible to go–we do not limit the size of our trips! |
| Michigan Immigration and Labor Law Association | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/milla | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/milla | Ongoing | Ongoing | The Michigan Immigration and Labor Law Association (MILLA) is a student organization at the University of Michigan Law School. We engage in community-based advocacy and service projects on labor, immigration, and low-wage and immigrant worker issues both here in Michigan and around the world. We collaborate with local stakeholders and legal advocates, organize pro bono and community service opportunities at the law school, and provide career support and mentoring for students interested in practicing immigration or labor law. We also host several small dinner talks each semester ("salons") with a professor or practitioner to discuss topical immigration and labor law issues. |
| North Star Reach Student Volunteers | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/northstarstudentvolunteers | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/northstarstudentvolunteers | Ongoing | Ongoing | North Star Reach is a non-profit organization located in Pinckney, MI, and is a proud member of SeriousFun Children's Network. SeriousFun camps are located across the globe and serve children with chronic and life-threatening health challenges free of charge. Their mission is simple: to provide a fun camp experience while safely accommodating for a wide range of health challenges. The University of Michigan is one of three major NSSV chapters located within the Great Lakes Region (partnered with Oakland University and MSU). Together, with our knowledge, determination, and love for camp, we hope to provide insight on the wonders of NSR while simultaneously expanding our volunteer base right here, at UofM. |
| Phalombe Initiative for Education | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/pie | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/PIE | Ongoing | Ongoing | Our mission is to unite communities through education, cultural immersion, and personal empowerment. We accomplish this through service activities, including an annual seven-week volunteer trip to Phalombe, that promote STEM education. PIE strives to empower communities by advancing the effectiveness of educational institutions and the success of students in Phalombe, Malawi, as well as here in Ann Arbor, through STEM-focused educational outreach, activities, and tutoring. This organization recognizes the dual needs for engineering-focused educational programs in Phalombe and for a fostering of global humanitarianism and multiculturalism here in Ann Arbor. In this light, PIE is dedicated to the specific and related goals of advancing STEM education and interest in Phalombe while simultaneously engaging local students with multiculturalism, global knowledge, and volunteerism. The creation of this organization initially followed a need demonstrated by a survey of students who were involved with the 2014 Common Reading Experience in some way, whether participant or facilitator. Since then it has evolved with a purpose formulated from collaboration of its initial members with the EKARI Foundation in Phalombe. |
| Project Ignite | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/projectignite | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/projectignite | Ongoing | Ongoing | An organization that seeks to recruit and train mentors and student facilitators to work closely with high school and middle school students in Detroit, MI. Mentors will offer one on one support and assist with other duties within the organization and facilitators will help create and facilitate professional development workshops, service projects, health and wellness workshops, and cultural awareness programs for students in Detroit. Members who join Project Ignite are innovators and enhance their leadership skills and are willing to travel to and from Detroit during the school year and/or summer. |
| Project Lighthouse | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/projectlighthouse | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/projectlighthouse | Ongoing | Ongoing | We have four or five regular visits during second semester to work with inner-city Detroit high school students. We plan engaging and interactive activities for the students to participate in that focus around various areas, such as: race/ethnicity, higher education, careers,…etc. In addition we also plan one Campus Day event for the end of the semester, in which we bring the students to campus for an entire day. We schedule speakers and performances for the students to both gain knowledge from and enjoy. We also eat lunch in the residence halls and show them around campus to give them an idea of what a campus experience can entail. |
| Proyecto Avance: Latino Mentoring Association | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/palma | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/palma | Ongoing | Ongoing | We are PALMA! As a student-run organization here at the University of Michigan, our primary focus is providing mentoring to all ages of our Hispanic Latino Community here in Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti. We have three different programs within our organization: Pre-K, K-12, and Adult. What we do: Our Pre-Kindergarten program focuses on younger children and helping them prep for school. Our Pre-K program uses lots of resources from the AADL such as games, children's books, and online learning games. Second is our K-12 program. In this program we focus on helping the kids with the schoolwork that they bring with them to our tutoring sessions. The amount of work they have varies by student, therefore tutors are also ready to work with their students on the subjects they may have a more difficult time with… extra practice is always good! Finally, we also have an adult ESL program. This program focuses on helping parents and other community members with their English. For this program, we like to have tutors who are proficient in Spanish. With all three of our programs, we pair one or two students with a tutor. We welcome anyone who wishes to be a tutor or a student with us. We especially love getting new tutors as we have a long list of students awaiting a placement. The bigger our organization, the more good we do. |
| Public Benefits Advocacy Project | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/publicbenefits | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/publicbenefits | Ongoing | Ongoing | Members of the Public Benefits Advocacy Project (PBAP) visit local transitional housing and community centers to assist clients in completing applications for food stamps and Medicaid, and follow opened cases to ensure accurate processing. Under the supervision of attorneys from Legal Services of South Central Michigan, we hold weekly office hours to help clients navigate the public benefits system, serving as advocates to ensure they receive the benefits to which they are entitled. Members typically attend one or more two-hour intake sessions per month at community centers in the Ann Arbor area, and/or a few two-hour office hours sessions per semester. We provide substantive and skills training for new and returning members during the beginning of each semester in cooperation with attorneys from the Michigan Poverty Law Program. PBAP provides law students with a valuable opportunity to participate in community service, learn about public interest and administrative law, and develop skills such as compassionate client interviewing and effective communication with government agencies. |
| Seven Mile | http://www.umsevenmile.org/ | http://www.umsevenmile.org/ | Ongoing | Ongoing | Seven Mile currently travels 3 days a week to the Mission: City community center and the Frederick Douglass for Young Men in Detroit to provide free music, arts, and coding lessons to the community. The public funding for such opportunities in Detroit has dropped considerably over the last several years, and many of these children have no other opportunities to learn and experience music, art, or coding. |
| Smile 4 Kids | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/smile4kidsumich | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/smile4kidsumich | Ongoing | Ongoing | Through community outreach programs, mentorship, education, and volunteering, members of Smile 4 Kids will have the opportunity to enrich the lives of children in the Ann Arbor area by providing hope, happiness, and positivity. Students will incorporate their passion for helping to make a positive impact in other children's lives. |
| Sonrise Mentorship at the University of Michigan | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/sonrisementorship | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/sonrisementorship | Ongoing | Ongoing | In 2013, the founders of Sonrise Mentorship visited the Sonrise School in Musanze, Rwanda on a high school Volunteer Corps trip. Sonrise is considered one of the best high schools in the country, so it is no surprise that many ambitious 11th and 12th graders dream of attending university in the United States after graduation from Sonrise. This club has been established for the purpose of providing personalized mentorship, comprehensive preparation for standardized tests, and collegiate planning to Sonrise students. |
| Student United Way at the University of Michigan | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/studentunitedway | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/studentunitedway | Ongoing | Ongoing | Student United Way at the University of Michigan is a student-run branch of the United Way of Washtenaw County. They are a group of student volunteers devoted to lending their time and talent for the benefit of our surrounding community. Additionally, they work closely with United Way of Washtenaw County to provide continuing support for its 40 partner agencies. Through their efforts, SUW hope to encourage other students to become both active members of Student United Way and volunteers within their own community. |
| Sunny | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/sunny | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/sunny | Ongoing | Ongoing | Sunny enriches the lives of at-risk children, such as foster kids and refugees in at-risk areas in Michigan. It also wants to help women who have been abused sexually, domestically, societally. We visit foster homes and provide materials to women’s shelters and foster homes while also providing mentorship to all willing children, and bring light into the lives of society’s forgotten victims. |
| Team Aquador | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/teamaquador | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/teamaquador | Ongoing | Ongoing | Team Aquador is focused on creating a sustainable water treatment system to clean contaminated fresh water sources in several regions in Ecuador. Our mission is to design, build, and implement a system that will be easy to use and maintain by the local communities. Our goal is to target the coastal regions that were heavily affected by the 2016 earthquake and help rebuild their water treatment infrastructure. We also hope to work with communities in the rainforest and jungle region of Ecuador that have the highest reported rates of mortalities due to waterborne diseases. A focal point in our system will also be to utilize the abundant natural sources of energy (solar and hydroelectric) so that our system can power itself. Additionally, we intend to make our system utilizing as much recycled, thrown out, and easily accessible material found in the regions. This way, we hope to share our design with local communities to help them continue making their own water treatment systems. |
| The Pearl Project | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/thepearlproject | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/thepearlproject | Ongoing | Ongoing | The Pearl Project’s mission is to assist young mothers in financially unstable circumstances by providing free childcare services and emotional strength to allow them to finish their education and acquire a stable career. To that end, The Pearl Project will support a well established free daycare, Roseland Community “Good News” Daycare, in the South Side of Chicago with fundraising events and volunteering at the daycare on an alternative spring break. Additionally, The Pearl Project will branch its efforts out to the surrounding South Side area as well as provide similar volunteer services to the Washtenaw County in Michigan. |
| The Quito Project | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/thequitoproject | https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/thequitoproject | Ongoing | Ongoing | The Quito Project is a multidisciplinary organization with students and faculty from schools across the University of Michigan including: Social Work, Nursing, Education, Business, Literature Sciences & Arts, Engineering, etc. As of 2018, TQP is in its fourteenth year of operation. Since its formation in 2004, TQP has evolved to support projects in the realm of public health, social work, and education for 8,000 community members of San Martin, San Blas, and Pifo in Quito, Ecuador. The Quito Project’s mission is to collaborate with local partners in developing evidence-based solutions that support and build capacity in the health, educational, and social sectors. TQP Model: In partnership with the Universidad de San Francisco in Quito, students from the University of Michigan partner with education students in Ecuador to hold a summer camp for underprivileged children each summer. The curriculum is student-developed with support from mentor faculty members and emphasizes the strengthening students' understanding of core academic subjects in reading, writing, mathematics and the sciences while encouraging creative expression and exploration, elevating the importance of academic performance, and boosting in-class self-confidence. Each year approximately 60 students aged 5-12 years old attend the camp. We provide our students with engaging educational activities, two meals at the summer camp, school supplies, and hygienic supplies which is entirely free of charge and organized by undergraduate students from the University of Michigan and La Universidad San Francisco de Quito. Membership: The Quito Project members are recruited and managed by the TQP executive board and our faculty advisor. Every fall, TQP recruits UM undergraduate students through campus events, direct marketing, and social media campaigns. Prospective tutors for our program must complete an application and an in-person interview conducted in both English and Spanish before being selected to participate in our program. |
