Volunteer Opportunities in Detroit Area (Pontiac, Wayne: appointed, school, live in)

[canudigit]

Ever since we relocated back to Michigan in September, I have felt burdened for the city of Detroit. It really, really bothers me that such a once great city has fallen on such hard times and has become such a national symbol of despair and hopelessness.

What I was wondering is, does anyone know of any volunteer opportunities in or near Detroit where I might be able to make a difference, even a small one? I am an RN, so I could do some type of healthcare volunteering, or just general volunteering to help out the city and the people of Detroit. I live about 40 min. SW of the city, so I wouldn't want it to be everyday, maybe once or twice a week. I can't explain it, but I really love Detroit and feel drawn to it.

Thanks.

[Wingnatic]

I got this link off of Wayne County's website .

https://www.mivolunteerregistry.org/volunteermobilizer/ (broken link)

[canudigit]

Thank you! That's a start.

[zthatzmanz28]

If you haven't tried google search yet....

http://www.volunteermatch.org/search...msa&l=49270%2C+

search: volunteer opportunities in Detroit


You might also consider MOVING to Detroit if its calling your name...

The city needs a few more folks to keep its population abover 725K...

[elamigo]

Originally Posted by canudigit

Ever since we relocated back to Michigan in September, I have felt burdened for the city of Detroit. It really, really bothers me that such a once great city has fallen on such hard times and has become such a national symbol of despair and hopelessness.

What I was wondering is, does anyone know of any volunteer opportunities in or near Detroit where I might be able to make a difference, even a small one? I am an RN, so I could do some type of healthcare volunteering, or just general volunteering to help out the city and the people of Detroit. I live about 40 min. SW of the city, so I wouldn't want it to be everyday, maybe once or twice a week. I can't explain it, but I really love Detroit and feel drawn to it.

Thanks.

I live in Texas but I do a lot of volunteer work in my community. I will say that I love to volunteer with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) on behalf of neglected and/or abused children. I also do volunteer work with a local program called Connections by recruiting mentors for children of prisoners. It similar to the Big Brother Big Sister program but taylored for these children.

I am pretty sure you can find an organization that looks for mentors for these children. As far as CASA, just google Court Appointed Special Advocates and pretty much you will find a chapter in your area.

You have a great day.
El Amigo

[ImaMichigander]

Hospice is always looking for volunteers. I worked for a team that was from Ohio boarder north to Southeast Detroit. When we had pt's in SE Detroit, it was always difficult to find people willing to go into the city and provide a few hours respite for caregivers. There is also a pediatric hospice program that is always looking for experienced volunteers....

On a completely different vein, there is an organization called Focus:HOPE that does really wonderful things. When I was in HS, we delivered food to homebound seniors and talk about feeling like you made a difference in someone's life.... Sometimes all there was left in the fridge was the butter that we brought the month before.

Thanks for wanting to volunteer! If we all did a little bit, imagine what we could accomplish!

[canudigit]

Thanks to all of you. I now have some great ideas to pursue. God bless!

[Coldjensens]

THe methodist church by Tiger Stadium (the new one) has a soup kitchen and likes help once a week. I was going to do it during my lunch, but they want people there at 10 a.m. I think that it is called Grace methodist, but i may be wrong.

Fort Street Presbeteryian also has an outreach prgram i am not sure if it is limited to feeding people or food and shelter.

WHen I was in school, I was involved with a group that called varoius businesses and churches etc and got them to open their buildings when it got really super cold (like today). We even drove around and looked for people and offered to drive them to one of the locations. They provided people to stay with the homeless people and try to maintain security. I wish I could find out if that group is still aoround. It was a great service.

[Cliffie]

Mother Waddles Perpetual Mssn - Detroit, Michigan (MI) | Company Profile

Lighthouse of Oakland County

Grace Centers of Hope

Or
Mercy Place Clinic


(248) 333-0840
55 Clinton St
Pontiac, MI 48342 42.6376 -83.2947 -- a free clinic for the uninsured.



Or call your local United way to find places to volunteer. May I also suggest you look into helping out at the animal shelters? Or even adopting a homeless pet? Thousands of animals are being abandoned as their owners become homeless.