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.

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, www.cancer.org

2010 Hogback, suite 4 [map]
971-4300

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 V

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

Food Gatherers

Opportunities available at the Robert J. Delonis Center community kitchen and at the Food Gatherers warehouse on Carrot Way. eric@foodgatherers.org, www.foodgatherers.org

P.O. Box 131037, AA 48113
Eric Marria, 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, www.friendsindeed.info V

1196 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, V

2245 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.com

4810 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.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. www.csswashtenaw.org S, U, V

Senior 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, 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, showers, and other daily tasks. 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

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

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 V

Ann 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 V

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

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