July 04, 2009
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. Registration and fee information available online. boardconnect@new.org, www.boardconnect.org VNEW Center, 1100 N. Main
998-0160, ext. 230
Friends In Deed
Opportunities include answering phones, completing intakes, and other clerical tasks; help with special events, furniture delivery, and appliance repair. Training provided Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-noon. office@friendsindeed.info, www.friendsindeed.info V1196 Ecorse, Ypsilanti [map]
485-7658
Jewish Family Services, Volunteer Services
Connects people with volunteer opportunities, including one-on-one and group activities or in-office support. Matches volunteers with clients, such as visitors for older adults, language partners for immigrants, and mentors for the unemployed. deborah@jfsannarbor.org U, V2245 S. State [map]
769-0209
Michigan Prisoner ReEntry Initiative of Washtenaw County
Volunteer mentors help adults newly released from prison with community integration. Training and support provided. hollyn.mipri@gmail.com, www.michpri.com4810 Packard [map]
929-6509 (ask for Holly Nicewander)
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.orgSenior 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. Volunteers receive some benefits, including mileage reimbursement and supplemental liability and accident insurance. www.csswashtenaw.org S, U, VSenior Health Building, 5361 McAuley
712-3625
SOS Community Services
Opportunities include assisting staff with special events, administrative tasks, food distribution, and more. volunteer@soscs.org, www.soscs.org U, V101 S. Huron, Ypsilanti [map]
485-8730
Shelter Association of Washtenaw County
Opportunities include serving breakfast, managing flow of clients, front door check-ins, mail sorting, laundry, showers, and other daily tasks. Daily shifts available 6 a.m.-11 p.m. volunteers@annarborshelter.org, www.annarborshelter.org VRobert J. Delonis Center, 312 W. Huron
Rosangel Cruz, 662-2829, ext. 226
Volunteer Program for the Ann Arbor Public Schools
Language assistance for English language learners and an adult story theatre group. Volunteers must attend orientation and pass 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 such as tutoring at-risk youth and visiting seniors. Educational and social action events for U-M students and the general public. rabbinm@umich.edu, www.umhillel.org S, VU-M Hillel, 1429 Hill
Rabbi Nathan Martin, 769-0500
Washtenaw Youth Mentoring Coalition
Connects youth and mentors to more than 40 area organizations. See website for list of programs. jchapin@aacil.org, www.washtenawmentoring.org VAnn Arbor Center for Independent Living, 3941 Research Park
971-0277, ext. 23
YMCA Youth Volunteer Corps
Middle and high school students participate in community service projects during the school year and intensive weeklong programs in the summer. yvc@annarborymca.org, www.annarborymca.org V400 W. Washington [map]
Carlie Cole, 661-8017
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