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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:

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.

National Service
AmeriCorps is often compared to a U.S.-based Peace Corps. It engages more than 75,000 Americans each year in service to meet critical community needs. You can serve on a part-time or full-time basis. Participants, called members, must be 17 to apply and are of all ages, including retirees.  Members receive some monetary compensation while serving. To learn more, visit our "Michigan's AmeriCorps" page.

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.