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May 22, 2013
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Volunteering

Buddy-to-Buddy Volunteer Veteran Program

U-M peer-to-peer outreach program that trains veterans throughout Michigan to provide peer support and linkage to needed resources for service members and veterans from Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), and Operation New Dawn (OND). buddytobuddyvvp@umich.edu, buddytobuddy.org V (veterans only)

U-M Comprehensive Depression Center, Rachel Upjohn Building, 4250 Plymouth
(888) 822-8339


Food Gatherers

Opportunities for individuals, families, and groups available at several locations. volunteer@foodgatherers.org, foodgatherers.org

P.O. Box 131037, AA 48113
761-2796


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, friendsindeed.info V

1196 Ecorse, Ypsilanti [map]
485-7658


Jewish Family Services: Volunteer Services

Matches volunteers with clients, such as friendly visitors and patient advocates for older adults, language partners for immigrants, and mentors for the unemployed. Volunteers also help with administrative tasks in the office and at events. U, V

2245 S. State [map]
769-0209


Michigan Immigrant Rights Center

Attorneys, volunteer interpreters and translators aid low-income immigrants who have been the victims of crime. Primary need is for Spanish speakers, but interpreters of all languages are welcome.

220 E. Huron [map]
998-6100 ext. 158


Neighborhood Senior Services (Catholic Social 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, nssweb.org

Towsley Health Bldg., 5361 McAuley
Volunteer Services, 712-7775


Project Grow Community Gardens

Provides space, education, and inspiration to make organic gardening accessible for all. Needs volunteers in garden sites preparations, the Compost Education Center, seeds and plant sale and exchange, community events, and classes. volunteer@projectgrowgardens.org, projectgrowgardens.org

P.O. Box 130292, AA, MI 48113
996-3169


Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (Catholic Social Services)

Helps adults age 55 & over find meaningful volunteer and mentoring opportunities at local non-profits. Considers skills and interests of each volunteer to ensure a mutually beneficial experience. csswashtenaw.org (click on Programs). S, U, V

Towsley Health Building, 5361 McAuley [map]
712-3625


SOS Community Services

Opportunities include assisting staff with special events, administrative tasks, food distribution, and more. volunteer@soscs.org, soscs.org U, V

101 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, and other daily tasks. Daily shifts available 6 a.m.-11 p.m. volunteers@annarborshelter.org, annarborshelter.org V

Robert J. Delonis Center, 312 W. Huron
Deena McIntosh, 662-2829, ext. 226


United 2 Heal

Collects, organizes, and ships surplus medical supplies to countries in need, focusing on Ghana. Membership open to U-M students; all welcome to volunteer. united2heal@umich.edu, united2heal.org V

Michigan Union, 530 S. State, room 3909 [map]
Brent Keeley, (419) 461-3123


Volunteer Program for the Ann Arbor Public Schools

Volunteers needed for language assistance for English language learners, assistance for teachers, assistance for individual students or small groups at all levels, and an adult theater/storytelling group. Must attend orientation and pass a criminal background check. partners@aaps.k12.mi.us, a2schools.org/aaps.partners/community_volunteers

2555 S. State [map]
994-8139


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

Work with low-income families, seniors, and the disabled. Youth mentor programs and volunteer clerical opportunities. Donation program at Christmas and Thanksgiving. pordong@michigan.gov, michigan.gov/dhs (search for “volunteer services”) S


Gregory Pordon, Community Resource Coordinator 481-2058


Washtenaw Prisoner ReEntry

Volunteer mentors help adults newly released from prison with community integration. Training and support provided. washtenawprisonerreentry.org/V

4925 Packard [map]
327-9717


Washtenaw Youth Mentoring Coalition

Connects youth and mentors to more than 20 area organizations. See website for list of programs. anna@aacil.org, washtenawmentoring.org V

3941 Research Park Dr. [map]
971-0277, ext. 17 to reach Anna Dusbiber Gossage


YMCA Youth Volunteer Corps

Middle and high school students participate in community service projects during the school year and intensive week-long programs in the summer. yvc@annarborymca.org, annarborymca.org/programs/youth-teens/youth-volunteer-corps.php V

400 W. Washington [map]
Margaret Mitchell, 661-8017



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