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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 VNEW Center, 1100 N. Main
998–0160, ext. 230
Jewish Family Services, Volunteer ServicesConnects 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 U2245 S. State [map]
Deborah Renner, 769-0209
Michigan Prisoner ReEntry Initiative of Washtenaw CountyMentorship 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.com4925 Packard [map]
247-0909
Neighborhood Senior ServicesIndividuals 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 ServicesVolunteer 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, V101 S. Huron, Ypsilanti [map]
485-8730
Shelter Association of Washtenaw CountyOpportunities 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 SchoolsVolunteers 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 ActionVolunteer activities, educational dialogues, 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 CoalitionConnects youth and mentors through more than 35 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 CorpsVolunteer 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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