We are always looking for volunteers to help with administrative tasks, especially in preparation for fundraising events. This would involve using Microsoft office applications including Word, Excel, Internet and email; help answer the telephone and talk to constituents who. . . more

Our annual West Michigan Arthritis Walk takes place on Saturday, May 1, in the quaint village of Rockford. We are looking for friendly volunteers for registration, information to participants, course supervision, signage placement, parking assistance, logistical help for the. . . more

Lincoln School, services 175 students with severe disabilities. We have a wonderful pool but our 2 locker rooms have lockers painted in 70's colors. We would love to have a group repainted them. I am happy to discuss. . . more

Head Start wants to be known in the community! We need an experienced Public Relations professional to give Public Relations advice to the Head Start organization. more

This is an opportunity to work with the parents of children attending Head Start. You will be a member of the Parent Policy Council representing the Grand Rapids community and bringing in your personal expertise.You will serve as a. . . more

Do you enjoy the company of 3 and 4-year-old children? Are you looking to make a difference in a child's life? Michigan Family Resources has the opportunity for you.

In our effort to provided pre-school services to. . . more

The Salvation Army needs your help! We need numerous volunteers to help out for the following events:

bilingual individuals would be a plus!

The Annual Christmas Distribution Event - Wednesday, December 16th (8:00am -5:00pm) and Thursday, December 17th (8:00am-3:00pm)

This. . . more

We are looking for a chair to organize our "Power of Change" fundraiser, which will occur in Spring 2010. Canisters will be distributed to local churches, and families will be asked to take one home and collect their change for. . . more

Volunteers will have the opportunity provide after school homework assistance in a variety of subjects and serve as tutors to youth from the ages of 8-18 at Steil or Seidman Boys & Girls Clubs. Volunteers will interact closely with. . . more

A volunteer is needed to work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday morning 7:30 am – 9:00 am. Your help in this task will allow our program men much needed time to focus on other program requirements. Valid Drivers License Required. . . more

Serve meals to the homeless community and men in the Guiding Light Mission recovery program. more

Each year we host a Christmas party for the clients involved in our medication assisted treatment program. The clients have an opportunity to have a photo with Santa, enjoy some snacks, and leave with a goody bag full of. . . more

Each year Proaction's Medication Assisted Treatment Program hosts a holiday party for over 300 adult clients, some with children in tow. We are seeking someone to play the role of Santa. Costume is provided. Can you Ho-Ho-Ho,. . . more

We will be holding a Christmas party for the seniors on Wednesday, Dec 23 at noon and could use 5 - 6 people that day. We usually have around 85 people attend. The volunteers would deliver the plates of. . . more

It's the Holidays at UICA! We are getting ready to deck the halls (or galleries) with hand-cut snowflakes, ornaments, and stacks of gifts. We are hosting volunteer sessions to help decorate UICA for the Holiday Artists' Market. We are. . . more

Habitat for Humanity is beginning the renovation of several homes in the Grand Rapids area. The first stage of this process is deconstruction.

Beginning December 2, we will be out in full force tearing down walls and we need your. . . more

Lincoln School has 175 students with physical and cognitive impairments. We would like your help as a volunteer at the school. Volunteer activities could include: tutoring, helping in the classrooms and with activities such as library/media room, pre-vocational room,. . . more

Volunteers are needed to help spread joy and happiness at the Down Syndrome Association Member Event Holiday Party at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. This annual tradition brings individuals with Down syndrome and their families together in. . . more

We are looking for a volunteer or two to share the duty of spending time in our warehouse helping to keep us organized. The ideal situation would be to have someone here about four hours a day. We're looking. . . more

Be a part of one of the many aspects of Habitat home building in your local area -- fund raising, building site selection, partner family selection and support, house construction and mortgage servicing. more

We are in particular need of construction volunteers who can work with us on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Tasks include framing, vinyl siding, painting, trim carpentry and landscaping. No experience is necessary ad we can provide all of. . . more

Our ReStore needs weekday volunteers Tuesday through Friday. ReStore is a home improvement materials outlet store open to the public. The items sold in the store have been donated to Habitat and are sold at 50-70% below retail price.. . . more

We are looking for a couple of special volunteers to work with our construction donors. Sales experience and some knowledge of the construction industry would be ideal, but not required. An upbeat, positive and outgoing personality is important.. . . more

Build New Possibilities into Your Life with Habitat for Humanity of Kent County

Are you bored due to retirement or temporary unemployment? Or do you just want a new way to be active? Would you like to learn new skills while. . . more

This is our third annual "Bring a Touch of Warmth" Event. We are so excited to host this amazing event where we give volunteers (YOU!) the chance to spread the warmth this Holiday Season by helping hand out hats, gloves,. . . more

Date: Saturday, July 10,2010 at high noon with registration at 10:00 a.m. Location: American Legion: Boat and Canoe Club at 401 N Park St NE, Grand Rapids, MI Cost: $20.00 per rider, Non-riders can make contributions. Checks made payable to: Sons. . . more

The 5K Thanksgiving Day Run/Walk will be held at Calvin College - Prince Conference Center (8:00 a.m., November 26). This event has been helping GRPS avoid a pay-to-participate program for its student athletes since 1993. Not interested in. . . more

Join with Home Repair Services to build kitchen cabinets. We're an organization that's been assisting low-income homeowners in need for 27 years. Also repair older donated products in your shop or use the well equipped wood shop at. . . more

We are looking for committee members to organize our "Cardboard Boat Race" fun-raiser, which will occur in August 2010. Businesses and organizations will create cardboard boats for a fun-filled weekend filled with races down Reed's Lake, as well as local. . . more

We are looking for a chair to organize our "Cardboard Boat Race" fun-raiser, which will occur in August 2010. Businesses and organizations will create cardboard boats for a fun-filled weekend filled with races down Reed's Lake, as well as local. . . more

We are looking for committee members to organize our "Ambassador's Club" fundraiser, which will occur in June/July 2010. 100 individuals will be recruited to become members of the Ambassador's Club and invited to attend an event at Ambassador Peter Secchia's. . . more

We are looking for a chair to organize our "Ambassador's Club" fundraiser, which will occur in June/July 2010. 100 individuals will be recruited to become members of the Ambassador's Club and invited to attend an event at Ambassador Peter Secchia's. . . more

We are looking for committee members to organize our "100-Holes Challenge" fundraiser, which will occur in June 2010. 40 golfers will be recruited to play at least 100 holes of golf in one day! Players each solicit $25/hole. The fundraiser. . . more

We are looking for a chair to organize our "100-Holes Challenge" fundraiser, which will occur in June 2010. 40 golfers will be recruited to play at least 100 holes of golf in one day! Players each solicit $25/hole. The fundraiser. . . more

We are looking for committee members to organize our "Power of Change" fundraiser, which will occur in Spring 2010. Canisters will be distributed to local churches, and families will be asked to take one home and collect their change for. . . more

Goodwill Industries is looking for a volunteer to enter job development information into an Excel spreadsheet for 2 hours per week.

Preferred availability is for Tuesday or Thursday mornings, but there is some flexibility.

Contact Jennifer Parks at 616.451.8800 ext 1244 or. . . more

Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids is offering 9 AmeriCorps volunteer opportunities with a variety of positions available. There are 6 part-time and 3 full-time positions available. All positions require a one year commitment; benefits include the following: · Full. . . more

Administrative assistant needed to volunteer in Goodwill's JET program. The volunteer would be asked to be available for 6-8 hours per week and would assist department supervisor's in completing paperwork, filing, etc. The best times/days would be Tuesdays and Thursdays. . . more

Volunteer needed for 4-8 hours a week to help workforce development programs with light administrative work. Volunteer would need to be available in the mornings and be able to volunteer 2 days a week for 2-4 hours at a time.. . . more

Gallery Assistants work with the Visual Arts Committee to install visual arts exhibitions. They will be asked to assist in all aspects of gallery preparation and installation, such as packing/unpacking works of art, painting, and adjusting lighting. more

Special Events Volunteers assist with events like Live Coverage, Holiday Artists’ Market, and artists’ receptions. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, selling tickets, setting up and tearing down decorations and refreshment tables, serving food, bussing tables, and tending bar. more

Front desk volunteers provide office support and assist with front desk reception. Duties include greeting patrons and answering phones, ticket, membership and t-shirt sales, mailings, and small clerical projects. more

The aftercare/canteen position is vital at each of our mobile blood drives held throughout Kent County and the surrounding area each year.

Volunteer responsibilities include; observing the donor for possible reactions after the donation process, serving refreshments and fluids after. . . more

This Annual "Taste of Kentwood" will be on March 11, 2010. Area restaurants will come in and allow those with tickets to sample their food. We need persons to mark off on cards, that each ticket holder will have, the. . . more

Our active and engaged group of volunteers is seeking to fill a vacancy on our Board of Directors. This person will be a globally minded individual who can work with a diverse group of volunteers, members and the community. . . more

The Job Seeker Support Group Facilitator (JSSG) facilitates a weekly Job Club located at Women's Resource Center. The group meets every Thursday from 10:00 - 11:30am. The group is voluntary to clients of Women's Resource Center. The group's. . . more

Our computer lab, a classroom with nine computers, provides clients of the Women's Resource Center with a practical, hands-on environment for resume development, computer learning and practice, skills assessment, and internet job searching. Computer Lab Assistants staff the lab. . . more

The Working Women's Clothes Closet (WWCC) is a resource for women who are searching for employment or who have started a new job but lack appropriate clothing. Volunteers work one-on-one with clients assisting them with selection of up to. . . more

Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank seeks volunteers to "glean" or pick produce from June - October. We receive invitations from farmers, orchards, and private individuals to gather strawberries, tomatoes, apples, etc. The food collected will be distributed to the. . . more

Our 7 warehouses help to stock food for more than 1400 food pantries, homeless shelters, soup kitchens, domestic violence shelters, rescue missions & other charity agencies. Each year, approximately 500,000 needy West Michigan residents receive this food aid. We utilize. . . more

Get into the swim of things by becoming a John Ball Zoo Volunteer Diver! These volunteers dive into our Living Shores Aquarium tanks to clean and maintain the exhibit tanks. They also assist in preparing diets and feeding exhibit animals.. . . more

Being a Zoo Educator/Docent is the perfect opportunity for the person who wants their volunteer experience to involve flexible scheduling, meeting people of all ages, working as a team, learning about animals, teaching about animals, and FUN! This position has. . . more

Join Dwelling Place as we decorate the Avenue for the Arts (Division Ave between Wealthy and Fulton)for the holidays. Help hang lights, distribute wreaths and paint designs on storefront windows. We'll provide all of the materials, as well as some. . . more

The African Community center is seeking a full-time Resource development coordinator through the Americorp*VISTA program . This national service project is an excellent opportunity for anyone seeking to give back to a community in need while gaining valuable experience in organizational developm ... more

The Women's Open Door is a safe place for women in the Heartside area to go at night to sleep and build relationships. The open door is open seven days a week from 8:00pm to 8:00am and women may come. . . more

Degage Ministries is in need of a volunteer to assist in answering the phones Thursday morning from 8:00am until noon or Friday afternoons from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. The shifts can be two hours long during that needed time frame. There. . . more

Dégagé Ministries is pleased to be a charity partner this year with the 5/3 Riverbank Run. As a charity partner, Dégagé needs to supply 40 volunteers to help with the race. We need YOUR help in this worthwhile event! Please. . . more

A volunteer is needed to lead an exercise class geared for seniors that can be adapted to standing or seated. The exercise class needs to concentrate on the whole body, offering stretching, strength building, and some light cardio. more

Porter Hills is looking for a friendly caring individual willing to visit 1-2 x a week with a home bound senior. Activities include card games, coffee and conversation, push her wheelchair for a walk outdoors (weather permitting) more

The Grand Rapids Art Museum is currently seeking volunteers during our New Years Eve Celebration! Come be a part of the festivities! The Art Museum will be open from 5:00 PM until midnight, with music, games and a reservation-only dinner, culminating. . . more

Provide the unconditional love that comes with four feet, warm nose and a furry coat for patients receiving end of life care. Sometimes the most comforting presence is one that has no words but instead offers a warm nuzzle. . . more

Often people think to themselves, I'm just one person. I can't make a difference.

WRONG! Mentoring a youth is an amazing opportunity to meaningfully impact two lives at once: yours and theirs.

The youth waiting for mentors simply want someone. . . more

Bethany Christian Services seeks mentors to play basketball, go to the park, and just hangout with youth in one of the following programs: Domestic/Foster Care, Life Skills, Reconnect and Refugee. No special skills or experience required- just the desire to. . . more

Make a difference in the life of another person, while changing your own. Volunteers at the Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding assist with classes Monday-Friday. We have a need for volunteers in both the mornings and in the evenings. As. . . more

We at The Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding, service children and adults with physical and mental challenges. Volunteers help groom and tack up horses in the barn. In the riding arena, volunteers help lead and sidewalk alongside the. . . more

Each week The Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding serves up to 150 riders with special needs of all ages. On December 12th from 11-6 we will be hosting a Horse Show for them to show off their talents to. . . more

The Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding has a need for Spring clean up help on our grounds. We also have a new dwelling and barn on our property in need of repairs. Readying these grounds will enable us. . . more

We are in high need of daytime volunteers. Volunteers help groom and tack horses in the barn. In the riding arena volunteers help lead and sidewalk with horses and riders. All training is hands on and available.. . . more

Students needing service hours may obtain them at The Equest Center. We offer weeknight and daytime classes. Volunteers meet with the volunteer coordinator to set up their hours and keep track of them. Volunteer hours are flexible. . . more

Volunteering at The Equest Center is a hands on experience for those who have never been around horses to those who have been around them all of their lives. All training is provided for our volunteers to work in. . . more

Volunteers are needed to help groom and tack horses in the barn. In the riding arena, volunteers lead horses and sidewalk assisting clients. We are in high need for daytime volunteers. All hands on training available. Come. . . more

We at The Equest for Therapetic Riding, in Rockford, service specially challenged children and adults. Using the horse as a catalyst for a unique therapy. Our volunteers help prepare horses for classes and assist in the riding arena. . . more

We at The Equest Center for Therapeutic in Rockford offer a unique therapy experience for those who are physically and mentally challenged. Our therapy involves the horse as the therapy catalyst. Our volunteers help prepare horses for classes. . . more

We have a wonderful opportunity to help out our local families with the Adopt a Family program. This program is designed for your whole family to become involved in. more

We have a wonderful opportunity to help during this Christmas season. We are asking area churches and businesses to decorate their tree with our beautiful Christmas star ornaments. On the stars are names and ages of area children in need. . . more