One-Time Opportunities

Luton Park Native Tree Planting and Native Prairie Seed Harvesting - Kent County Parks

10am - 12pm, Saturday Oct. 23rd

Plant a variety of native tree species at sites where woody invasive species were removed earlier this fall.

Email park.volunteers@kentcountymi.gov to register.

Making a Hometown Difference - The Salvation Army

4pm - 7pm, Wednesday, Oct. 27th

Located at the Grand Rapids Kroc Center (2500 S. Division Ave)

Deadline to register is Oct. 22nd. Please use this link to register.

Halloween Treat Stations - John Ball Zoo

6:45pm - 10:30pm, Sunday Oct. 31st

Sign up to volunteer.

Pioneer Trail Native Tree Planting Project - Kent County Parks

10am - 12pm, Saturday Nov. 6th

Support natural habitat sites along the Pioneer Trail by planting native tree seedlings and spreading native plant seeds

Registration required by emailing  park.volunteers@kentcountymi.gov 

Luton Park Prairie Habitat Support Project - Kent County Parks

10am - 12pm, Saturday Nov. 13th

Support the native prairie site at Luton Park by removing woody invasive species and spreading native prairie forb species

Registration required by emailing  park.volunteers@kentcountymi.gov 

Off-Campus Opportunities

Zoo Goes BOO! - John Ball Zoo*

Friday Oct. 15th - Sunday, Oct. 24th

Shifts from 8:30am - 5:15pm

Sign up to volunteer.

Volunteer ESL Teacher - Holy Name of Jesus Parish

Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 18th - March 31st

AM Sessions: 9:15am - 11:15am

PM Sessions: 6:15pm - 8:15pm

People pursuing a teaching degree are preferred. Knowledge of Spanish is helpful but not required.

Contact Sujey Garcia at sujeygarcia@sjdaschool.org to sign up.

Friendly Visitor - Spectrum Health

Volunteer Orientation program required. Multiple positions open.

Learn more on Spectrum Health's website.

Food Box Packer - Heartside Gleaning Initiative

Help pack boxes of fresh produce for individuals and families participating in nutrition education programs.

Apply to volunteer with Heartside Gleaning Initiative.

Check In and Check Out - Indian Trails Camp

Various dates and shift times available.

Sign up for Indian Trails Camps

Cross-Cultural Partnership Volunteer - Treetops Collective

Sign up for a training session and to volunteer on Treetops Collectives’ website.

Tutor - Literacy Center of West Michigan 

Fill out the interest form and sign up for an orientation.

Kids' Food Basket Farm Volunteer Shifts

8:00am - 10:00am, Monday - Friday

5:30pm-7:30pm, Wednesday

You can learn more about this opportunity on their website.

Sign up to volunteer

*This is a seasonal event only happening through the month of October.

On-Campus and Remote Opportunities

GVSU Sustainable Agriculture Project

Check out this great opportunity right on GVSU's campus.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 12pm-3pm

Fridays 1pm-4pm

You can find more information on the SAP through their Visit & Volunteer page.

Smithsonian Digital Volunteers - The Transcription Center

Transcribe and review digitized historical collections from around the Smithsonian.

Learn more about the Transcription Center and sign up to begin.

Social Media Coordinator - SLD Read

Help SLD Read manage their social media promotions.

Learn more about SLD Read.

Virtual Volunteer - Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan

Volunteer at RMWM with the following opportunities:

Share Favorite Recipes

Spread Encouragement to Families

Decorate Snack Bags

Collect Pop Tabs

Sign up through the RMWM website.