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CITY GUIDE

Volunteering

Many local service organizations and civic institutions need volunteer help. In the listings above, organizations seeking volunteers are marked with a V. The following groups help people find ways to be of service.




BoardConnect (NEW: Nonprofit Enterprise at Work)

Trains people to serve on nonprofit boards. Matches volunteers’ to boards and committees for nonprofits. Registration and fee information available online. boardconnect@new.org, www.boardconnect.org V

NEW Center, 1100 N. Main
998–0160, ext. 230


Jewish Family Services, Volunteer Services

Connects volunteers with flexible opportunities to give back to the community through one on one interactions, group activities, or in-office support. Matches volunteers with clients including friendly visitors for older adults, language partners for new immigrants, and mentors for the unemployed. All religious and ethnic backgrounds welcome. deborah@jfsannarbor.org U

2245 S. State [map]
Deborah Renner, 769-0209


Michigan Prisoner ReEntry Initiative of Washtenaw County

Mentorship opportunities to help adults who are newly released from prison with community integration. Training and support for volunteers. Other volunteer activities include helping with events, conferences, and administrative assistance. To become a volunteer, contact Erin Moran. www.michpri.com

4925 Packard [map]
247-0909


Neighborhood Senior Services

Individuals or groups help older adults with companionship, shopping and errands, transportation to medical appointments, seasonal outdoor chores, home injury prevention, ramp building, and home repairs. Hosts annual Fall Chore Day. volunteer@nssweb.org, www.nssweb.org

Senior Health Bldg., 5361 McAuley
Katie Olex, 712–7259


Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (Catholic Social Services)

Helps adults age 55 & over find meaningful volunteer and mentoring opportunities. Personalized matching, coordinating, and benefits including mileage reimbursement and supplemental liability and accident insurance benefits. www.csswashtenaw.org S, U, V

Senior Health Building, 5361 McAuley
712–3625


SOS Community Services

Volunteer areas include crisis counseling, food distribution, child care, after-school tutoring, summer program for children who’ve been in crisis, transportation, special events, grants/research, community outreach, fund-raising, and office work. No experience necessary; training is provided. Also, opportunities for professionals to donate services. volunteer@soscs.org, www.soscs.org U, V

101 S. Huron, Ypsilanti [map]
485-8730


Shelter Association of Washtenaw County

Opportunities include assisting staff with front desk check-ins, laundry, showers, serving breakfast, and other office duties. Daily shifts available 6 a.m.–11 p.m. volunteers@annarborshelter.org, www.annarborshelter.org V

Robert J. Delonis Center, 312 W. Huron
Rosangel Cruz, 662–2829, ext. 226


Volunteer Program for the Ann Arbor Public Schools

Volunteers coordinated through Partners for Excellence Program. Tutoring, assisting in classrooms, enrichment, bilingual partners, and Story Time Players. Volunteers must attend orientation and complete a criminal background check. partners@aaps.k12.mi.us, www.aaps.k12.mi.us/ins.home/partners_for_excellence


Norma McCuiston, 994–8139


Volunteer Services for Washtenaw County (Michigan Department of Human Services)

Youth mentor programs, transportation to medical appointments, and clerical opportunities. Volunteers work with low-income families, seniors, and the disabled. Donation program at Christmas and Thanksgiving. johnsonj12@michigan.gov, www.michigan.gov/dhs (search for “volunteer services”) S, V


James Johnson, 481–8377


Volunteers in Action

Volunteer activities, educational dialogues, and social action events for U-M students and the general public. rabbinm@umich.edu, www.umhillel.org S, V

U-M Hillel, 1429 Hill
Rabbi Nathan Martin, 769–0500


Washtenaw Youth Mentoring Coalition

Connects youth and mentors through more than 35 area organizations. See website for list of programs. jchapin@aacil.org, www.washtenawmentoring.org V

Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living, 3941 Research Park
971-0277, ext. 23


YMCA Youth Volunteer Corps

Volunteer program for middle and high school students. Students participate in community service projects throughout the school year and intensive weeklong programs during the summer. yvc@annarborymca.org, www.annarborymca.org V

400 W. Washington [map]
Carlie Cole, 661–8017


 
 
 

 

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