Volunteer!

Are you looking for ways to give back to your community, support a cause you believe in, develop new skills?  Whatever your reason, you can put your time and talents to good use by volunteering.

Discover and connect with Michigan nonprofits whose mission, location and needs align with your passions, interests and resources.

Visit: Michiganvolunteers.org

The Michigan Community Service Commission, the state’s lead agency on volunteerism, hosts a statewide volunteerism opportunity platform.

Visit: volunteermichigan.org

                                                                                                                                                                   
Didn't find something you're interested in? There are plenty of other ways to get involved - check out the great opportunities below! 

Michigan Volunteer Resources


Days of Service
The Michigan Community Service Commission offers volunteer project funding for National Days of Service, including Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Global Youth Service Day and 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance.

National Day of Service Budget Form

Volunteer with the DNR, it's a great feeling!

Here are a few examples of volunteer opportunities:

• Recreation safety instructor: Teach hunter education, snowmobile, boating and off-road vehicle safety courses.
• Volunteer host: Be a host at a campground, harbor or lighthouse!
• Stewardship at state parks: Remove invasive plants and help protect native ecosystems.
• History Center volunteer: Join a friends group or become a museum docent.
• Adopt a Forest: Report a dumpsite, make a donation or volunteer to clean up the forest. 
• Wildlife habitat improvement: Plant trees, install fish spawning structures, and restore grassland habitat.
• Photo ambassador: Take photos of state parks, trails and waterways

Michigan Volunteer Registry

The Michigan Volunteer Registry ( www.MIVolunteerRegistry.org ) is a secure internet-based system enabling both healthcare personnel and citizens to volunteer their assistance during a public health or medical emergency.  The registry assembles volunteers based on verification of their identity, credentials, and qualifications. During an emergency, volunteer information will be gathered and appropriate volunteers contacted by authorized personnel. Individuals willing to assist during an event may choose to register as part of their county’s response team or an affiliated response organization, like the Michigan Mortuary Response Team or National Ski Patrol. Volunteers of all skill levels, experiences, and affiliations are encouraged to register.

Be a Mentor
There are more than 3,500 children in Michigan waiting to be matched with a caring adult. If you want to make a difference in the life of a child, mentoring only takes about one hour a week. Pass It On. To find a place to mentor, visit the mentoring connector.

Governor's Service Awards
The Michigan Community Service Commission recognizes outstanding volunteers in your community through the Governor's Service Awards. To learn more, visit the "Governor's Service Awards" page. 

Serve.gov 
An online portal, www.serve.gov, is available to help individuals, groups, and organizations find volunteer opportunities. For a volunteer opportunity near you, please visit  www.serve.gov today. You can search by ZIP code and keyword, as well as post your own service events and/or opportunities.