Event Specific Service Opportunities
Be sure to check the CSLC "Upcoming Events" for service opportunities coordinated directly by the CSLC such as Make a Difference Day, MLK Day of Service, Service Saturdays, and more! The following list of opportuities are not directly coordinated by the CSLC so please be sure to sign up with the listed contact person.
April
April 26, 2013 ~ 5:00 PM-8:00 PM
Garlic Mustard Challenge Pull ~ Kent County Parks
April 27, 2013 ~ 10:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM-3:00PM
Volunteers of all ages are invited to help make a difference by pulling the invasive species, Garlic Mustard, from the beautiful natural habitats of Seidman Park and/or Fallasburg Park. This event will be at Seidman Park from 10:00AM-12:00Pm and at Fallasburg Park from 1:00PM-3:00PM. For more information, contact park.volunteers@kentcountymi.gov or call Volunteer Services at 616-336-3884. Posted on 03/11/2013
April 28, 2013 ~ 11:00AM-3:00PM
Walk for Autims Awareness is a non competitive 2.5k walk around the campus of Kuyper college. They are looking for volunteers to help set up ballons around the walk path, moving chairs, work the registration table, and distributing items. They are also looking for volunteers to help with a Silent Auction and their Resource Fair. They welcome students to walk and/or cheer on the walking families, teams, organizations, and community members. For more information, contact Carol Lippert at 616-301-7219 or lippert_carol@yahoo.com. Posted on 04/08/2013
May
Wahlfield Park Multching ~ Kent County Parks
May, 2013
A volunteer group is needed at Wahlfield Park (Alpine Township) to help spread mulch around the playground areas. If your business or organization would like to spend a couple hours outdoors, contact Volunteer Services at 616-336-3884 or VolunteerMail@volgistics.com. Posted on 04/25/2013
Millennium Park Landscape Project ~ Kent County Parks
May, 2013
Each spring, our ‘gardener” volunteers help design and plant the beautiful landscaped entrance and Beach House sections at Millennium Park! Times can be arranged to fit your schedule! For more information, contact Volunteer Services at 616-336-3884 or VolunteerMail@volgistics.com to arrange a time that would work best for your group! Posted on 04/25/2013
Kent County Push Forward 2013 Youth Summit ~ Kent County Prevention Coalition
May 3, 2013 ~ 7:45 AM-7:00 AM
The Kent County Prevention Coalition is hosting their 2nd Annual Above the Influence - Kent County Push Forward 2013 Youth Summit. This summit is designed to equip middle and high school youth to think critically about personal choices and future ambitions, emerging community health and welness trends related to underage substance use/misuse, and the power community teens have individually and collectively to impact their communities by making a personal commitment to live "Above the Influence". They are looking for volunteers to serve on the pre-conference loading team, flip camera interviews, registration, greeters, resource fair organizations, power rest team, volunteer logistics team, concierge team, and many more positions. For more information, contact Michele Slitt at 616-855-5298 or kcpreventioncoalition@gmail.com. Posted 01/24/2013
Glenwood Elementary School is looking for volunteers to help during the Glenwood Elementary School "Underwater Adventure" Carnival. Volunteer opportunities include running the carnival games, taking tickets, face painting, and helping with food sales. They hope to recruit college students to volunteer to allo the parents the opportunity to enjoy the games with their children. For more information contact Yalonda Jones at 616-915-4557 or yjones@carepointbenefits.com. Posted 04/17/2013
May 04, 2013 ~ 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Whitecaps Community Foundation 50/50 Raffle ~ Whitecaps Community Foundation
May 4 & 28, 2013 ~ 6:00PM-End of game
May 19, 2013 ~ 12:15PM-End of game
More opportunities available in June, July, & August
The Whitecaps Community Foundation is the non-profit arm of the West Michigan Whitecaps that will be hosting 25 "50/50" raffles throughout the 2013 season. The Whitecaps Community Foundation is actively seeking volunteers to sell raffle tickets for these events. Volunteers will work the game selling tickets electronically around the ballpark. All volunteers will receive 4 undated tickets as well as a WCF t-shirt. Volunteers will also be entered to win 4 box seats to a Detroit Tigers game as well as other raffle prizes! All volunteers must be 18 years of age and able to work the length of a baseball game. The registration deadline is one week prior to the event! For more information, contact Jessica Muzevuca at 616-726-7065 or jmuzevuca@whitecapsbaseball.com. Posted 03/21/2013
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
May 4, 2013
With Spring right around the corner, it's time to Think Pink! Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is quickly approaching, and we want to make this year our biggest and best year ever! Come celebrate our breast cancer survivors or walk to raise awareness with us downtown Grand Rapids on May 4! Walk as a team, family, friends, or as an individual. You can register here: www.makingstrideswalk.org/grandrapidsmi and stay tuned to event updates here: www.facebook.com/MakingStridesGR. You can can also pick up a Team Leader Kit at Flo's on March 23 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm (1259 Post Drive, Belmont, MI 49306). for more information, contact Darlene Draisma at darlene.draisma@cancer.org. Posted 03/20/2013
Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity ~ Women's Build
May 4-11, 2013
Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity is hosting their 6th Annual National Women Build Week Event! No construction experience necessary! Morning, afternoon, and evening opportunities are available. Sign up in groups of 5-15, or as an individual to join a group & lunch will be provided!! Help make a difference in your community! For more information, contact Lindsay Terhaar at 616-393-8001 ext. 103 or volunteer@lakeshorehabitat.org. Posted 02/28/2013
TEDxGrandRapids/educationlivestream ~ TEDxGrandRapdis - Education Live stream
May 9, 2013 7:00AM-4:00PM
Inspired by the power of ideas to transform education, the Livestream for Education will return in 2013. Our goal is to bring the power of TEDxGR to educators to help motivate, inspire, and thank them for their many important contributions to our communities. All educators, mentors, coaches, support staff, administrators and thought leaders are invited, and each guest can register to bring up to ten students who are in the 10th grade or above. Multiple volunteers needed depending on the available shifts. Volunteers will support breakout sessions, assist with registration and traffic control of students, support lunch, support load in and take down activities. An senior member of TEDxGR/Education will always be with any group and all assignemnts. For more information, contact Dalin Clark at 616-361-8292 or Dalin@tedxgrandrapids.org. Posted on 04/11/2013
Fifth Third River Bank Run ~ Gilda's Club Grand Rapids
May 11, 2013 ~ 5:30 AM
Gilda's Club Grand Rapids is looking for volunteers for the 2013 Fifth Third River Bank Run. Volunteers will be located in the aid station to serve both the 5k/10k races and the 5k walk. Each volunteer will receive a Fifth Third River Bank Run t-shirt and a lunch/ beverage ticket to the Post Race Party on Calder Plaza downtownFor more information, contact Ashley Owen at ataowen@gildasclubgr.org or 616-748-8187. Posted 03/28/2013
Discover! Millennium Park’s Hansen Nature Trail ~ Kent County Parks
May 18, 2013 ~ 10:00AM-3:00PM
This free and fun discovery program is for adventurers of all ages and includes a trail walk with nature stations, a scavenger hunt, trolley transportation and more! Volunteers are needed to help with the trolley stations and as a “trolley tour guide” for Millennium Park – or to help with set up, information table hosting, or event support. Great for students or anyone who loves nature events! For more information, contact Volunteer Services at 616-336-3884 or VolunteerMail@volgistics.com. Posted on 04/25/2013
5K Celebration ~ Kent County Girls on the Run
May 18, 2013 ~ 9:00AM-2:00PM
Volunteers are needed for Kent County Girls on the Run 5K! This year is their 10 year anniversary and they will be joined by Girls on the Run founder Molly Barker. They need help in a number of areas: morning of the race set up, packet pick-up, course marshals, refreshments, field security and clean up among other things. For more information, contact Brittnie Finkbeiner at 989-390-1560 or program.kcgotr@gmail.com. Posted on 04/15/2013
Picnic in the Parks ~ Eastown Community Association
May 18, 2013 ~ 9:00AM-5:00PM
Eastown Community Association hosts this annual event, Picnic in the Parks, at Wilcox and Sigsbee park. The first part of the day is a park clean-up followed by food, kid's activities and entertainment. Volunteers are needed to help with park cleanup and lead kid's activities, such as chalk drawing and face painting. For more information, contact Lindsey Ruffin at 616-451-3025 or lindsey@eastown.org. Posted 02/28/2013
Office of the Vice Provost for Health ~ GVSU
Early May, 2013 (dates to come)
The Office of the Vice Provost for Health is seeking volunteers from the campus community to donate time during a mock disaster planned at the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences. GVSU’s Emergency Preparedness Team, county and local officials will use CHS as an alternate care site to Spectrum Health during the mock disaster. Volunteers of all skill levels would be needed. Students who would like to volunteer are asked to register online with the Michigan Volunteer Registry, www.mivolunteerregistry.org. For more information, contact Katie Branch at 616-331-2729 or branchka@gvsu.edu.
Posted 02/14/2013
June
Knapp Valley Forest Trail Building Project ~ Kent County Parks
June 1, 2013
Celebrate National Trails Day by joining a team of trail builders at Knapp Valley Forest Park! Trails are being re-routed and built to not only enhance the trail system, but to also help prevent erosion throughout this beautiful, forested County Park. Great for individual volunteers or groups, this project includes trail building training, supplies and tools, and a water station. For more information, contact Volunteer Services at 616-336-3884 or VolunteerMail@volgistics.com. Posted on 04/25/2013
Whitecaps Community Foundation 50/50 Raffle ~ Whitecaps Community Foundation
June 6-8, 14, 26, & 28, 2013 ~ 6:00PM-End of game
June 16, 2013 ~ 12:15-End of game
More opportunities available in July & August
The Whitecaps Community Foundation is the non-profit arm of the West Michigan Whitecaps that will be hosting 25 "50/50" raffles throughout the 2013 season. The Whitecaps Community Foundation is actively seeking volunteers to sell raffle tickets for these events. Volunteers will work the game selling tickets electronically around the ballpark. All volunteers will receive 4 undated tickets as well as a WCF t-shirt. Volunteers will also be entered to win 4 box seats to a Detroit Tigers game as well as other raffle prizes! All volunteers must be 18 years of age and able to work the length of a baseball game. The registration deadline is one week prior to the event! For more information, contact Jessica Muzevuca at 616-726-7065 or jmuzevuca@whitecapsbaseball.com. Posted 03/21/2013
Eastown Business District Clean-Up ~ Eastown Community Association
June 21, 2013 ~ 1:00PM-4:00PM
The Eastown Busines District is looking for volunteers to spend their afternoon cleaning up the Eastown business district. This will be in preparation before their big event the following day, Biz/Baz at 1-4PM. For further information, please contact Lindsey Ruffin at lindsey@eastown.org or 616-451-3026. Posted 03/19/2013
July
Whitecaps Community Foundation 50/50 Raffle ~ Whitecaps Community Foundation
July 5, 10, 13, 15, 26, & 30, 2013 ~ 6:00PM-End of game
July 14, 2013 ~ 12:15PM-End of game
More opportunities available in August
The Whitecaps Community Foundation is the non-profit arm of the West Michigan Whitecaps that will be hosting 25 "50/50" raffles throughout the 2013 season. The Whitecaps Community Foundation is actively seeking volunteers to sell raffle tickets for these events. Volunteers will work the game selling tickets electronically around the ballpark. All volunteers will receive 4 undated tickets as well as a WCF t-shirt. Volunteers will also be entered to win 4 box seats to a Detroit Tigers game as well as other raffle prizes! All volunteers must be 18 years of age and able to work the length of a baseball game. The registration deadline is one week prior to the event! For more information, contact Jessica Muzevuca at 616-726-7065 or jmuzevuca@whitecapsbaseball.com. Posted 03/21/2013
August
Camp Tusmeheta ~ Michigan Department of Ed-Low Incident Outreach Summer Camp
August 4-7 & 7-10, 2013
Campu Tusmeheta is hosting a 4 day residential camp program for students who are blind or have low vision. They are looking for counselors to supervise and help facilitate camp programming. Counselors would be expected to live at the camp for the duration of the experience. Counselors would also be expected to attend a pre-service orientation and training which may include, based on needs of the camp, a Lifeguard training course and/or a American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support course free of charge. For more information, contact Jereme Vanden Heuvel at vandenheuvelj1@michigan.gov or at 517-515-2543. Updated 03/26/2013
Whitecaps Community Foundation 50/50 Raffle ~ Whitecaps Community Foundation
August 4, 2013 ~ 12:15PM-End of game
August 6, 14, 15, 26, 28, & 29, 2013 ~ 6:00PM-End of game
The Whitecaps Community Foundation is the non-profit arm of the West Michigan Whitecaps that will be hosting 25 "50/50" raffles throughout the 2013 season. The Whitecaps Community Foundation is actively seeking volunteers to sell raffle tickets for these events. Volunteers will work the game selling tickets electronically around the ballpark. All volunteers will receive 4 undated tickets as well as a WCF t-shirt. Volunteers will also be entered to win 4 box seats to a Detroit Tigers game as well as other raffle prizes! All volunteers must be 18 years of age and able to work the length of a baseball game. The registration deadline is one week prior to the event! For more information, contact Jessica Muzevuca at 616-726-7065 or jmuzevuca@whitecapsbaseball.com. Posted 03/21/2013
Camp Quality of Michigan
August 11-17, 2013
Camp Quality is a one week long camp for children ages 4-17 who have cancer that takes place in Lake Ann, MI. Volunteers are needed to be a companion of a camper. We provide a unique one on one ratio of companion to camper, for a week where kids with cancer are able to just be kids. The role of a companion is to facilitate fun for a week! It is the companion’s job to make sure their camper is getting the most out of their week at camp. Volunteers will need to complete an online application (http://www.campqualityusa.org/mi/GetInvolved/Volunteer.aspx), fill out three reference forms, and have an informal in person interview so we can effectively pair you with a camper. There is also a mandatory training that must be completed either June 2 (in Freeland) or June 22nd (in Fenton) to become a companion as well. For more information, contact Sara Wyman at sara.wyman@campqualityusa.org. Posted 03/26/2013
The Community Service Learning Center encourages students to consider participating in the following community service and volunteer opportunities. Please note that the CSLC does not assume responsibility for the opportunities listed by non-GVSU organizations nor provide transportation to those opportunities. To RSVP as a volunteer, please contact the organization directly, but don't forget to log your service entry in Service Tracker!
You can check for additional Volunteer Opportunities at these sites:
"HandsOn Connect" is a volunteer opportunity database containing on-going and event (date) specific opportunities in the Greater Grand Rapids area.
Click here to access our list of expired event-specific opportunities.
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