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February 10, 2012

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Volunteering

Many local service organizations and civic institutions need volunteer help (look for the V in listings above). Here are more groups seeking volunteers.

American Cancer Society

Volunteers needed at the Cancer Resource Center at Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital, as Road to Recovery drivers, and to help with the Relay for Life. laura.depotter@cancer.org, cancer.org

2010 Hogback, suite 4 [map]
971-4300

Buddy-to-Buddy Volunteer Veteran Program

Volunteer veterans assist returning Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans in finding financial, educational, health care, and counseling resources. buddytobuddyvvp@umich.edu, buddytobuddy.org V (veterans only)

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

Food Gatherers

Opportunities available at the Robert J. Delonis Center community kitchen (312 W. Huron) and at the Food Gatherers warehouse (1 Carrot Way). 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 visitors and assistants 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

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 x 158

Michigan Prisoner ReEntry Initiative of Washtenaw County

Volunteer mentors help adults newly released from prison with community integration. Training and support provided. robby.mpri@gmail.com, michpri.com V

4925 Packard [map]
Robby Berlin, 327-9710

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, 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. Volunteers receive some benefits, including mileage reimbursement and supplemental liability and accident insurance. S, U, V

Senior 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 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. Membership open to U-M students; all welcome to volunteer. united2heal@umich.edu, united2heal.org V

Michigan Union, 530 S. State, room 3909 [map]
Nargis Rashid, 985-0824

Volunteer Program for the Ann Arbor Public Schools

Language assistance for English language learners and an adult story theater group. Volunteers must attend orientation and pass a criminal background check. partners@aaps.k12.mi.us, aaps.k12.mi.us/ins.home/partners_for_excellence

2555 S. State [map]
Kris Barry, 994-7702

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

Work with low-income families, seniors and the disabled. Youth mentor programs, transportation to medical appointments 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 481-2000

Washtenaw Youth Mentoring Coalition

Connects youth and mentors to more than 40 area organizations. See website for list of programs. washtenawmentoring.org V

Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living, 3941 Research Park [map]
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, annarborymca.org V

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

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