VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP PEOPLE IN WASHTENAW COUNTY 826 MICHIGAN http://www.826michigan.org 115 E. Liberty Street Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (734) 761-­‐3463, info@826michigan.org Non-­‐profit organization dedicated to supporting students (ages 6 to 18) with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write. http://www.826michigan.org/get-­‐involved/volunteer/ http://www.826michigan.org/get-­‐involved/volunteer/volunteer-­‐application/ http://www.826michigan.org/get-­‐involved/volunteer/internship-­‐program/ ALPHA HOUSE http://alphahouse-­‐ihn.org IHN at Alpha House 4290 Jackson Rd Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Phone – (734) 822-­‐0220 Alpha House is an emergency shelter for children and their families experiencing homelessness. http://alphahouse-­‐ihn.org/for-­‐volunteers ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION Alzheimer's Association Michigan Great Lakes MICHIGAN GREAT LAKES 564 South Main Street, Suite 200, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 http://www.alz.org 1-­‐800-­‐272-­‐3900 To eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. http://www.alz.org/join_the_cause_volunteer.asp ANN ARBOR CENTER FOR Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living INDEPENDENT LIVING 3941 Research Park Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48108 http://www.annarborcil.org (734) 971-­‐0277 We are a growing and dynamic community enrichment, learning, and advocacy center. Through individualized counseling, advocacy efforts, skill-­‐building classes, recreation and arts programming, and more, we help individuals with disabilities to build their skills, advocate for what they need, find friends, and feel at home. http://www.annarborcil.org/offices/volunteering/ ANN ARBOR HOSPICE 2366 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 1-­‐888-­‐992-­‐CARE (2273) http://www.arborhospice.org inquiries@arborhospice.org Provides comfort and support at the end-­‐of-­‐life for persons with life-­‐limiting conditions as well as their families. Arbor Hospice aims to understand the patient's goals for care to make the person comfortable and relieve their symptoms and pain for the entire length of their illness. -­‐ See more at: http://www.arborhospice.org/understanding-­‐hospice/what-­‐is-­‐hospice-­‐care#sthash.FCCtrYFA.dpuf http://www.arborhospice.org/you-­‐can-­‐help/volunteering http://www.arborhospice.org/you-­‐can-­‐help/volunteering/volunteer-­‐opportunities http://www.arborhospice.org/you-­‐can-­‐help/volunteering/volunteer-­‐opportunities http://www.arborhospice.org/you-­‐can-­‐help/volunteering/volunteer-­‐form AUTISM COLLABORATIVE CENTER 1055 Cornell Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 http://www.emich.edu/acc/about/ (734) 487-­‐2890, autismcenter@emich.edu The ACC serves individuals with ASD and related neurodevelopmental disorders – all ages and ability levels. We believe that by addressing the needs of the whole family, we best serve the individual with autism. Our Center is pleased to offer a full range of on-­‐site therapeutic and diagnostic services. In addition, we offer family-­‐oriented celebrations, family and professional education,and sibling support.
Contact estoelt@emich.edu (734) 487-­‐2892 AVALON HOUSE http://avalonhousing.org 1327 Jones Dr Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (734) 973-­‐6779 info@avalonhousing.org Our supportive housing services are based on a “housing first” philosophy. We believe that housing is a basic human need that must be met in order for someone to successfully make a major change in his/her life. The primary focus of our support services is to help tenants address issues that threaten their housing stability and to prevent an eviction. http://avalonhousing.org/get-­‐involved/ BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF WASHTENAW COUNTY http://www.bbbswashtenaw.org 2890 Carpenter Road, Suite 600, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (734) 975-­‐0933 info@bbbswashtenaw.org Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through 18. Through our efforts we are developing positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people. http://www.bbbswashtenaw.org/site/c.ajJSLdNVJlL2H/b.6416975/k.E1E6/Volunteer_to_start_something.htm http://www.bbbswashtenaw.org/site/c.ajJSLdNVJlL2H/b.8050473/k.5D2F/EMU_Students_for_BBBS.htm BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF 26777 Halsted Road, Suite 100 SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN Farmington Hills, MI 48331-­‐3560 http://www.bgcsm.org (248) 473-­‐1400, info@bgcsm.org Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan provides high quality youth development programs for children ages 6-­‐18 in our community. http://www.bgcsm.org/support-­‐us/volunteer/ CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES http://csswashtenaw.org 4925 Packard Rd Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (734) 971-­‐9781 Help people live safe, meaningful and independent lives, in a more just community. http://csswashtenaw.org/list-­‐of-­‐volunteer-­‐opportunities/ http://csswashtenaw.org/employment-­‐opportunities/ COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK http://canannarbor.org P.O. Box 130076 Ann Arbor, MI 48113 (734) 994-­‐2985 info@canannarbor.org CAN provides programs and services to families living in low income Ann Arbor neighborhoods. We help create brighter futures by offering educational support to children and youth, housing stabilization services for adults and families, and positive community building activities for neighborhoods http://canannarbor.org/volunteer/ FAMILY LEARNING INSTITUTE 1954 S. Industrial Hwy. Suite D http://familylearninginstitute.org Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104 (734) 995-­‐6816 info@familylearninginstitute.org The Family Learning Institute's core program provides free, one-­‐on-­‐one literacy and math tutoring to Washtenaw County 2nd-­‐5th grade students from low-­‐income households. Sessions take place after school and away from school to provide a safe, private environment where children can learn. http://familylearninginstitute.org/volunteer.html THE CORNER HEALTH CENTER www.cornerhealth.org 47 N. Huron Street Ypsilanti, MI 48197 (734) 484-­‐3600 We offer a full range of health care, mental health, and support services for young people as they transition to adulthood. http://www.cornerhealth.org/?module=Page&sID=intern FRIENDS IN DEED 1196 Ecorse Rd., Ypsilanti, MI. 48198 http://www.friendsindeed.info (734) 485-­‐7658 office@friendsindeed.info Friends In Deed was founded in 1983 to provide a bridge between congregations in Washtenaw County and low-­‐income families with unmet emergency needs http://www.friendsindeed.info/volunteer-­‐opportunities.html | (734) 485-­‐7658 HOME OF NEW VISION 3115 Professional Drive http://www.homeofnewvision.org Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (734) 975-­‐1602 Non-­‐profit organization that provides gender-­‐specific programs and specialized services to empower, protect, encourage and enrich the lives of men, women, their families, and communities affected by the disease of addiction. We are committed to promoting change and awareness, and reducing stigma and shame, by providing a better understanding of recovery. Our philosophy is that substance use disorders are treatable, chronic diseases whose progression can be interrupted at any point. We believe that substance abuse education, treatment, and support are effective ways to intervene in the progression and development of chemical dependency, and to allow for sustained, long-­‐term recovery. http://csswashtenaw.org/list-­‐of-­‐volunteer-­‐opportunities/ THE HOPE CLINIC The Hope Center http://www.thehopeclinic.org/ 518 Harriet St. Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Phone: (734) 484-­‐2989 info@thehopeclinic.org Hope Clinic, an interdenominational Christian organization, provides compassionate and practical help to those in need, ministering to the whole person with dignity and respect. http://www.thehopeclinic.org/volunteer/index.htm JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES 2245 S State St, Suite 200, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 OF WASHTENAW COUNTY (734) 769-­‐0209 https://jfsannarbor.org info@jfsannarbor.org People all along the social spectrum will find something of value at Jewish Family Service -­‐ whether it's support during a crisis, a chance to connect, compassionate guidance for an ongoing problem, or the chance to help another human being. https://jfsannarbor.org/volunteer/unique-­‐volunteer-­‐opportunities/ MENTOR2YOUTH 317 Ecorse Rd. Suite #2 http://www.mentor2youth.com Ypsilanti, MI 48198 (734) 905-­‐7955 mentor2youth@gmail.com Mentor2Youth currently provides eight youth programs throughout the school and summer period with sites at four different locations with assistance from 50+ volunteers. Through constant innovation, Mentor2Youth has created an effective model for engaging youth. Partnered with 30+ agencies and organizations, Mentor2Youth has been able to provide resources for students who lack needed access. We have employed 25+ high school and college age youth through our various internships. There still, is more work to accomplish in Washtenaw County. http://www.mentor2youth.com/volunteer/volunteer-­‐sign-­‐up/ NAMI OF WASHTENAW 1100 N. Main St., Ann Arbor, MI 48105 http://www.namiwc.org (734) 994-­‐6611, office@namiwc.org NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Washtenaw County is a non-­‐profit organization and a local affiliate of the national NAMI and NAMI Michigan, that aims to improve the lives of persons affected by mental illness. Individuals with these biological disorders, their families and mental health professionals, and the broader community can all benefit from the organization’s mission. Volunteer Coordinator, Pat Doyle, at: volunteers@namicw.org or go to our website at: www.namiwc.org OZONE HOUSE 1705 Washtenaw, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 http://ozonehouse.org (734) 662-­‐2265 Ozone House is a community-­‐based, nonprofit agency that helps young people lead safe, healthy, and productive lives through intensive intervention and prevention services. Since 1969, Ozone House has actively developed unique, high-­‐quality housing and support programs and services that provide support, intervention, training, and assistance to runaway, homeless, and high-­‐risk youth and their families. Through these support services, we help youth develop essential life skills, improve their relationships, and enhance their self-­‐image so that they may realize their full potential for growth and happiness. http://ozonehouse.org/join.php | Nicole Baskin: nbaskin@ozonehouse.org or at 734-­‐662-­‐2265x10. PEACE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER 1111 N. Maple Road http://peaceneighborhoodcenter.org Ann Arbor, MI 48103 (734) 662-­‐3564 info@peaceneighborhoodcenter At their core our aim is to not only assist families in a crisis, but to help prevent families from returning to the same situations that lead to crisis. Services include cash assistance, budgeting, planning, referrals and advocacy with medical, legal, and housing problems related to basic needs like food, shelter, and clothing. Whether it is preventing a family’s heat from being shut off, helping a parent navigate the financial aid system so their child can go to college, or simply driving a client to a job interview, Peace staff members find creative ways to provide services when families need it most. http://peaceneighborhoodcenter.org/wordpress/volunteer SAFEHOUSE 4100 Clark Rd. http://www.safehousecenter.org Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (734) 973-­‐0242 info@safehousecenter.org Provides support for those impacted by domestic violence or sexual assault. SafeHouse provides free and confidential services for any person victimized that lives or works in Washtenaw County. Our services include emergency shelter for those in danger of being hurt or killed, counseling, legal advocacy, support groups, and especially, hope. http://www.safehousecenter.org/volunteer-­‐information/ SHELTER ASSOCIATION OF WASHTENAW COUNTY http://annarborshelter.org 312 W. Huron St. Ann Arbor, MI 48103 (734) 662-­‐2829 shelterassociation@ewashtenaw.org Our programs lessen the duration and severity of homelessness. Our model is recognized as the preferred model by the US Interagency Council on Homelessness. Each residential client receives an individualized plan and a case manager to help them find sustainable employment and affordable housing, as well as medical and benefit assistance. http://annarborshelter.org/volunteer/volunteer%20signup Deena McIntosh at 734-­‐662-­‐2829 ext 226 or email at volunteers@ewashtenaw.org SOS Community Services Resource Center, 114 North River, Ypsilanti MI 48198 http://www.soscs.org (734) 485-­‐8730, info@soscs.org SOS Community Services is a community-­‐based non-­‐profit. We are dedicated to preventing and ending family homelessness in Washtenaw County through partnerships with caring individuals, local businesses and organizations, social service agencies and professionals. http://www.soscs.org/get-­‐involved/volunteer Special Olympics Michigan http://www.somi.org Central Michigan University Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859 Office: (989) 774-­‐3911 Toll-­‐free: (800) 644-­‐6404 The mission of Special Olympics Michigan is to provide year-­‐round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Athletes develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy while participating in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship among their families, Special Olympics athletes and the community. http://www.somi.org/volunteer WASHTENAW LITERACY 5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 http://washtenawliteracy.org (734) 879-­‐1320 info@washtenawliteracy.org Washtenaw Literacy's mission is to provide free literacy instruction customized to the needs of adults throughout Washtenaw County, utilizing a trained network of volunteer tutors. It is our vision to eliminate illiteracy in Washtenaw County. http://www.826michigan.org/get-­‐involved/volunteer/volunteer-­‐application/ THE WOMEN’S CENTER OF 510 S Maple Rd, Ann Arbor MI 48103 SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN (734) 973-­‐6779 http://womenscentersemi.org info@womenscentersemi.org The Women’s Center promotes self-­‐determination for women and families by providing professional services that build confidence, strengthen connections, and create positive change. http://womenscentersemi.org/get-­‐involved/volunteers YMCA (ANN ARBOR) 400 W. Washington, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 http://www.annarborymca.org/ (734) 996-­‐9622 The Ann Arbor YMCA is a charitable association of men, women and children joined by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of children and teens, promoting healthy living, and supporting our neighbors. Each day, we work to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the chance to learn, grow and thrive. For more information please contact Abbey Davis, Teen & Volunteer Director, at adavis@ annarborymca.org, or 734-­‐661-­‐8012 http://www.annarborymca.org/volunteer.php YOUTH ARTS ALLIANCE 4125 Washtenaw Avenue http://youthartsalliance.com Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108 Phone:734-­‐973-­‐4490 Email:youth.arts.alliance@gmail.com Youth Arts Alliance provides creative arts workshops inside juvenile detention and residential treatment facilities in southeast Michigan. http://youthartsalliance.com/contact/yaa-­‐volunteer-­‐application/