Kids Food Basket

Decorate brown paper bags for children's lunches (can be done on your own)

Also, create an account on their volunteer hub and sign up for any open shifts

Your Choice

Multiple Shifts

Volunteer sign up:

http://kfb.volunteerhub.com

Family Promise West MI

Christmas Store Support

Help make the event a success by supporting event night operations or lending a hand with set-up

516 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

Thursday, December 11th

&

Friday, December 12th

Sign up here!

Family Promise West MI

Office Angel

Office Angel volunteers assist with mailings, donation organization, light cleaning, and occasionally with special projects, such as thank-you cards and event setup and tear-down.

516 Cherry Street Southeast, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Multiple shifts

Sign up here!

Family Promise West MI

Shelter Meals

Volunteers plan a meal, purchase ingredients, and prepare dinner onsite in our commercial kitchen, with the opportunity to stay for dinner service, OR drop off a fresh meal at dinnertime

2244 Porter St SW, Wyoming, Michigan

Multiple Shifts

Sign up here!

Community Food Club GR

We can accommodate groups of up to 8 people

You will be sorting, stocking, or repackaging bulk food items.

1100 S. Division

Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Monday - Friday, typically from

2pm - 5pm.

dates available: 12/2, 12/9, 12/10, 12/11, 12/15, 12/16, 12/18, 12/23, and 12/30.

Contact here to sign up!

Community Action House

We'll need more volunteers to sort, stock and help guests as we share food with our neighbors.

Also create an account to sign up for other volunteer shifts

739 Paw Paw Drive

Holland, MI 49423

Multiple Shifts

Sign up here!

Baxter Community Center

Holiday Basket volunteering

&

General Marketplace volunteering 
 

Baxter Community

935 Baxter St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506 

Multiple shifts

Holiday Basket sign up: here

General Market sign up: here

Love Your Neighbor 

Holiday event help

3300 Van Buren St, Hudsonville, MI 49426

Multiple shifts

Sign up here!

Meals on Wheels West MI

Holiday Delivery Driver- deliver meals to seniors to ensure they have food and social connection over the holiday season. Training begins at 9:00AM with route delivery following immediately after training.

2900 Wilson Ave SW # 500, Grandville, MI 49418

Multiple shifts

• November 25th  
• December 18th 
• December 23rd 
•  December 30th 

Sign up here!

Meals on Wheels West MI

Holiday Pack Table Volunteer - prep home delivered meal bags to go out for delivery by adding fruit or a grain or packing bags into coolers from 7:00 AM-9:00AM.

2900 Wilson Ave SW # 500, Grandville, MI 49418

Multiple Shifts

• November 25th 
• December 18th 
• December 23rd 
•  December 30th

Sign up here!

Meals on Wheels West MI

Be a Santa to a Senior- deliver presents to seniors who may be alone this holiday season  
 Delivery pick up is December 12th from 3PM-6PM, volunteers have the whole weekend to deliver gifts.
 

2900 Wilson Ave SW # 500, Grandville, MI 49418

December 12th-14th

Sign up here!

Catholic Charities West Michigan

We are hosting a Diaper Distribution with Priority Health and need about 20 volunteers. This time includes setup and tear down. Event will be distributing 1000’s of diapers to area families in need

Catholic Charities, 1720 Park St., Muskegon MI

December 2

2pm-7pm

Sign up here!

Resilience

Holiday Gift Shop Help

Volunteer roles typically include greeting survivors and assisting them as they move through the shop, restocking gift tables, helping with gift wrapping if requested, and creating a warm, welcoming environment for everyone who comes in.

411 Butternut Dr, Holland, MI 49424

Multiple Shifts from 12/1-12/19

Sign up here!

Kent County Parks

Sign up to volunteer at the following events

• Sat, Nov 22

Bittersweet Action Day at Dwight Lydell Park!

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Dwight Lydell Park

• Stewardship Day at Seidman Park!

December 3, 2025, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Seidman Park

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Seidman Park

• Multiflora Rose Control Day at Donald J. Lamoreaux Park!

December 6, 2025, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Lamoreaux Park

• Stewardship Day at Rogue River Park!

December 10, 2025, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Rogue River Park

check column prior

sign up here!

IKUS

Breakfast with Santa! We need help with: event flow and cleanup during event, check in and ticket sales, as well as a few other tasks such as cleanup and helping with activities. They can contact me directly by email

O-1859 Lake Michigan Dr. NW Grand Rapids, MI

Indian Trails Camp

December 13 from 10am-12pm

For more info or sign up contact: here

GVSU Sustainable Agriculture Project

Get dirty and give back a the GVSU Sustainable Agriculture Project. Volunteers will be involved all aspects of the farm. Volunteers are advised to wear closed toe shoes, bring a hat, sunscreen and a water bottle.

GVSU Sustainable Agriculture Project
4539 Luce St.
Jenison, Michigan 49428

Tuesdays from 2-4 p.m.

Fridays from 1-4 p.m.

You can find more information here. 

Replenish 

Replenish relies on our community to keep us going. You can help us continue supporting the Grand Valley students by giving your time through volunteering, making a monetary donation, or donating perishable and non perishable.

Allendale Campus 

Click link for specific room locations. 

Dates vary based on availability.

You can find more information here. 

GVSU Children's Enrichment Center

Grand Valley State University student volunteers assist in daily activities while shadowing Lead and Assistant Teachers as they lead literacy-rich programs. Student volunteers will learn about Creative Curriculum and redirection methods (i.e., proactive and reactive redirection of preschool behavior).

Allendale Campus

Dates vary based on availability

You can find more information here. 

Email Daphnea Sutherland for more information!

Kids Food Basket

In collaboration with our local schools, we will be supplementing student meals by sending home an additional weekly bag of meals, similar to our break bags. We plan to start distributing these next week.
To make this possible, we are adding special packing sessions to our calendar

1300 Plymouth Ave. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505

November 5th

Session Times:

        9:30am-11:30am

        12-2:00pm

         2:30-4:30pm

For more volunteer info click here!

Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan

Buddy Up Tennis is a 90-minute tennis and fitness program specifically created for individuals with Down syndrome, our Athletes. Buddy volunteers are partnered with Athletes to provide support, reinforce instruction, and develop friendships. No Tennis Experience Needed! Team T-shirts Provided!

MVP Athletic Club
115 Crahen Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Fall Session:
Nov, 8, 15, 22

Saturdays 10:15am-11:45am

For more information contact here!

Literacy Center Of West Michigan

Become a Volunteer Literacy Coach! 

Help change a life through literacy—one word at a time! No special skills or teaching experience are required—we provide all the training and support you need. If you can read and write in English and want to make a difference in your community, this is your chance to become a volunteer literacy coach.

Online & 207 Fulton St. E, Suite 4000 Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Wednesday, November 12, 4 PM

For more info and sign up click here!

Refugee Education Center

Winter Gear Drive

Positions: 

• Organizers: Help sort, organize, and size winter gear for easy selection for our families
• Set Up: Help set up tables and chairs and winter gear the night before
• Support: Saturday morning help parents figure out the correct sizes and amounts of winter gear needed for their family

1534 Kalamazoo Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Boston Square HUB07   

Suite 100

Friday, November 21st

2:00pm-6:00pm

Saturday, November 22nd

11:30am-2:30pm

(the actual Winter Gear Drive event will be from 12:00pm-2:00pm)

For Sign up and more info, email Maddie Rhoades and/or Jenny Nielsen

If signing up, please indicate in which role/day by November 20th.

Ottawa County Parks & Recreation

Cut Your Own Christmas Tree event at Rosy Mound! 

We are looking for volunteers help to support this event! Volunteers can help with tree cutting, tree prep, or as a 'flex' volunteer. Shifts are around 2 hours and start at 9:40am and 11:40am.

Rosy Mound Expansion Area

13925 Lakeshore Ave
Grand Haven, MI 49417

Saturday, November 29th

9:40am-1:45pm

For sign up and more info click here!

AmeriCorps (Opportunity Resource Fund)

Opportunity Resource Fund in partnership with LISC AmeriCorps is seeking an intern who is ready to advance their career while pursuing their passion. Apply today to become an Outreach & Recruitment Program Coordinator through LISC AmeriCorps!

Opportunity Resource Fund

250 Monroe NW, Suite 150 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 

Decided after Selection

Email your resume and optional cover letter to Marcus Rankins at [email protected] and Beth Romeo at
[email protected] include the organization name and position you are applying for in your email. Learn more!

Refugee Education Center 

Volunteers will go through old physical files and pull out all paperwork and also place papers in boxes to be transported for shredding

2130 Enterprise St. SE Kentwood, MI 49508

Mondays - Fridays from 

10:00am-4:00pm

For more information and details to sign up, please email [email protected]

Bethany Christian Services

Volunteer to serve as mentors or tutors for refugee teens. Help refugees with English practice and general high school courses. Or caring of adults as a friend, advocate, resource and bridge to the Grand Rapids community.

901 Eastern Ave NE PO Box 294 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-0294

Varies, but time commitment needed:

1 hr/week or 4hrs/month

Sign up HERE! and contact the coordinator, Maddy Yetman at [email protected] for more information.

Literacy Center of West Michigan

Become a Volunteer Literacy Coach! No special skills or teaching experience are required—we provide all the training and support you need. If you can read and write in English and want to make a difference in your community, this is your chance to get involved.

207 Fulton St. E, Suite 4000
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Multiple dates/times

Cleck here to learn more and register to volunteer.

Life Enrichment program at the Cortland Northview (A retirement community on NE side)

Get Involved with following activities and help elderly population at Cortland Northview:

Weekend / evening activity - such as bingo games or other engaging word or board games.

Weekday activities - such as crafts, games, music. General help with activities and socials!

Bigger event staffing - help setting up, tearing down and doing event activities for holiday events.

3740 Vista Springs Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Multiple dates/times

For more information and details to sign up, please contact Lindsay Clay (Program Director) at [email protected] or at 616-816-9192.

Volunteer match 

This website provides details on various volunteer opportunities available in Michigan.

Multiple locations across Michigan 

Multiple dates and times

Click here to view and sign up for various volunteer opportunities 

Hand2Hand

Because a hunger hero helps...one backpack at a time! Join us in packing weekend food for West Michigan kids experiencing hunger. 

306 Chicago Dr.
Jenison, MI 49428

Multiple dates/times 

For Volunteer registration, sign up here.  Questions can be emailed to [email protected]

YWCA West Central Michigan 

Volunteer Advocates needed!!!

YWCA West central Michigan

25 Sheldon Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503   

Multiple dates/times

Contact Jenna Schook (Program manager) at [email protected] for more information or visit www.ywcawcmi.org

Community Food Club

The Community Food Club is seeking volunteers on an ongoing basis. We rely on volunteers to help operate the store every single day. Volunteers welcome our members and check them into the store, operate the check-out, and stock and organize shelves and displays.

1100 S Division AVE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, US

1 to 2 hours long and take place during our hours of operations: 10am-5pm Monday-Friday and 10am-2pm Saturday.

If interested, please get in touch with the volunteer coordinator at [email protected] or call 616-288-5550. 

Gentiva 

Volunteers will hold a hand and share a story, send a card, listen, read, or sing, make gifts for patients, run errands, or perform light housekeeping, and share flowers, bake, or garden to bring comfort and joy. Additionally, volunteers can provide administrative office support, make phone calls, attend community events, or offer veteran-to-veteran support to foster connection and care.

625 Kenmoor Avenue SE, Suite 115, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Multiple dates and time 

For more information and details to sign up, please email [email protected] or call 616-249-3043

Refugee Education Center

We have two volunteer opportunities available:

Volunteers will sort through old physical files, remove paperwork, and place the documents into boxes for shredding.

Additionally, volunteers will fill remaining backpacks with school supplies according to the provided supply list, then pack the backpacks into boxes for transport.

2130 Enterprise St. SE Kentwood, MI 49508

Any day during the week (Monday-Friday)

Timeframe: Any time between 9:00 am-5:00pm

For volunteer sign up please click here 

Ottawa County Parks and Recreation

No experience is needed, but a background check is required if you haven't completed one with us in the last 3 years.  We are currently looking for help with these two programs: 

• Rendezvous! An active outdoor experience that aims to engage children in several activities that explain and demonstrate the life and times of Michigan's fur trade. Set at Connor Bayou, a former rendezvous location.
• Service-based Learning. A hands-on learning experience offered at no cost to schools, that combines invasive species education with volunteering.  Volunteers will help staff and students remove invasive plants

Rendezvous- 

12945 N Cedar Dr, Grand Haven, MI 49417

Service-based Learning-

66 N Lakeshore Ave, Holland, MI 49424

Multiple dates/times available

For sign up, and more information click here!

Heart of West Michigan United Way

With a variety of opportunities available, you can easily find a cause that fits your passion and schedule. Whether mentoring youth, helping at a local food pantry, or supporting environmental efforts, there's a place for you to get involved.

Multiple locations.

Multiple dates/times

Click here to view and sign up for various volunteer opportunities available

Heart of West Michigan United Way

Day of Caring is Heart of West Michigan United Way's annual county-wide service event. Every September, hundreds of employees from companies across Kent County “report to work” at local nonprofit agencies to volunteer their time. This annual event helps nonprofit organizations get things done⁠—projects they may not have the day-to-day capacity to do throughout the year. Projects include meal preparation and food packing, painting, landscaping and yardwork, and event support.18 and up

Multiple locations.

Multiple dates/times

Click here to view and sign up for various volunteer opportunities available. 

Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Treatment Crew

Come join Ottawa County Parks and Recreation's (OCPR) Natural Resources Management staff to help treat hemlock trees throughout Rosy Mound Natural Area to protect them against hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA). This volunteer opportunity is quite physically demanding.

Rosy Mound Natural Area (13925 Lakeshore Dr, Grand Haven, MI 49417)

Multiple dates/times

Sign up for a volunteer shift here (click for Signup Genius link).

20 Liters

Volunteers are an integral part of the work of 20 Liters. When you give your time and talent, you're joining hundreds of volunteers in the United States and Rwanda to facilitate access to clean and safe water for those who lack it. 

Ottawa County

Check out their volunteer opportunities here.

AARP

Help AARP to provide nourishing meals to those facing health crisis while empowering the next generation. The Revive and Thrive Project is a registered non-profit organization nourishing greater Grand Rapids, Michigan one meal at a time.

Grand Rapids, MI

Check out their website to get involved.

Allendale Public Schools

Allendale Public Schools can always use motivated individuals to help with reading, math, activities, and even the copy center. 

Allendale Charter Township, MI

Check out their website to get involved.

Alpha Womens Center

Volunteer at Alpha Grand Rapids (AGR) to help support expectant parents and young families. Roles included working directly with people or more "behind-the-scenes".

1725 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Check out their website to get involved. 

American Red Cross Michigan Region

The Volunteer Recruitment Member supports the Regional Volunteer Services Department and assists the implementation of the regional volunteer recruitment plan. This is done by performing recruitment activities to attract a skilled and diverse volunteer workforce.

Kentwood, MI

Check out more information here.

Baxter Community Center

Baxter is looking for extra hands to help maintain their greenhouse and raised bed gardens by assisting with general cleaning, soil prep, transplanting, labeling, weeding, harvesting and more!

Grand Rapids, MI

Sign-up to volunteer here.

Boys and Girls Club of the Muskegon Lakeshore

Boys and Girls Club of Muskegon Lakeshore would not be successful without volunteers like you. BGCML partners with children, youth, and families in Muskegon County to offer programs to enable and inspire all youth, especially the ones who need us the most.

Muskegon

Contact Monica Turnbull here.

Boys and Girls Club of Grand Rapids

The Boys and Girls Club of Grand Rapids is currently looking for volunteers to help staff run programs and activities, serve meals, and create a fun for their members each day! This opportunity is available during the school year Monday-Friday, 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Grand Rapids, MI

Sign-up to volunteer: Volunteer Registration

Community Food Club

Enjoy helping out in your community? Help the Community Food Clubs Free Grocery store by greeting and checking out members, and stocking the shelves of the store.

1100 S. Division Ave Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Sign up to volunteer at their website.

Community Rebuilders

Beautifully Home Volunteers: Help Community Rebuilders transform a house into a home. Volunteers with help with furniture and household goods pickup, delivery, and organization.

Grand Rapids, MI

Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.

Sign up by emailing here.

Corewell Health

Corewell Health has the perfect fit for you. As part of our Corewell Health team, volunteers are integral to the daily operations in our hospitals, care centers, and community programs.

We offer a wide range of opportunities and environments to match your interests and skills:

• Patient support and companionship
• Visitor wayfinding
• Guest services
• Administrative support
• Gift shop assistance
• Pet therapy
• Music and arts
• Cosmetology
• Caregiver relief
• Life story documentation

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals

Fill out this application FORM

Community Rebuilders

Volunteer for Green Thumbs & DIYers!

Green Thumbs volunteers will mow lawns, landscape, rake leaves, and more!

DIYers volunteers will paint, clean, help with small building projects, and more!

Grand Rapids, MI

For this family-friendly event, volunteers must be 14 years of age or older.

Sign up by emailing here.

Disability Advocates of Kent County

Volunteer with Disability Advocates of Kent County!

Grand Rapids, MI

If you are interested, fill out the form on their website located here.

ENGin

Join ENGin as a conversation partner!

You will be paired up with a buddy (-ies) in Ukraine for weekly videochats at times that are convenient for you. During your conversations, you’ll practice English with your partner(s), learn about each other’s cultures, and offer an empathetic, authentic space for connection.​​

Online Volunteering

Check out their website to sign up as volunteer Or contact Erin Hogan, Volunteer Recruitment Manager at [email protected] for more info.

Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding INC.

Do you enjoy being around a barn full of horses? Volunteer with the Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding by retrieving and returning horses, grooming and tacking horses before classes, and helping around the barn. To volunteer visit their website and complete the volunteer orientation training!

3777 Rector Ave NE Rockford, MI 49341

Visit their website for more information regarding Volunteer opportunities.

Family Futures

Our volunteers are essential to our work in building resilient and safe families, supporting children, and strengthening our community. We couldn’t reach the number of families we do without the generous time, talents and energy our incredible volunteers offer.

678 Front Ave NW #210
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

More information can be found here or you can email [email protected].

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

If you have a passion for learning and can commit to a 4-hour shift per week, unlock the opportunity to engage and educate guests by joining their dedicated team of docents! As a docent, you will: lead educational tours, welcome visitors, assist guests, wear the "ASK ME!" button proudly, facilitate discussions, share insights, and contribute to their mission!

Grand Rapids, MI

Contact Tony England. You can also reach him via phone: 616-974-5238.

Gilda's Club Grand Rapids

Looking for volunteers that are passionate, inspired and making a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer or grief in West Michigan. Whether you can only commit a few hours a week or want to give more time, this is a good opportunity for you. From taking care of the club house grounds, making cards, knitting or sewing, working in the office, and so much more.

1806 Bridge St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Questions can be directed to the Volunteer Manage, Rob Johns by email at [email protected] or call 616-453-8300. More information can also be found here.

Goodwill

Gain real-world retail experience and be a part of a mission that values your community. When you donate your time and talent in our stores, you are helping to change lives and communities through the power of work! Responsibilities: putting merchandise on the sales floor, keeping the sales floor organized, rotating out merchandise on a weekly basis, putting foam on hangers, replacing/restocking bookshelves

Locations available at a variety of Goodwill locations around the Grand Rapids area.

Inquiries can be emailed to [email protected] or call 616-532-4200. More information can also be found here.

Grace's Table

We are passionate about equipping and empowering team mamas at Grace's Table. We believe teen moms should feel loved, cared for, and part of a community. We don't want them to live in isolation or away from advocacy and hope. We provide teen moms mentorship, hospitality, and the benefit of a team that will help them find resources, learn life skills, and encouragement as they move towards their full potential.

835 Richmond St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

More information can be found here or call 616-340-4309.

Grow Your Classroom

Grow Your Classroom is a local nonprofit corporation looking for regular volunteers. Up to 4 hours a week available. Mainly plant maintenance (watering, potting, pruning; possibly pulling and prepping orders). Ideal for biology, education, sustainability, and business majors, or anyone who loves plants.

Jenison, MI

Contact [email protected] for more information.

Hand2Hand

In hopes of ending childhood hunger, help pack backpacks with food, so hungry children can also excel in school and in life. There are more opportunities to help as well!

Ottawa County

Check out their volunteer opportunities here.

Heart of West MI United Way

Volunteer in the community through a variety of different volunteer opportunities!

Grand Rapids, MI

Check out https://connect.hwmuw.org/ for opportunities.

Heartside Gleaning

Volunteer in the community by passing out food in the community by being a food distribution volunteer.

810 VanRaalte St. SW Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Reach out to Heartside Gleaning at their website for more information regarding volunteer opportunities.

Hospice of MI

Do you enjoy sewing/knitting/crocheting and want to make a difference? Hospice of Michigan is looking for volunteers to help make various projects for our patients to help increase their quality of life. These items can help a patient rest more comfortably in their bed, provide them with comfort, and give them a safe outlet to keep busy. This is an excellent way to use up spare fabric that you may have, while brightening a patients day! 

Muskegon

Fill out the volunteer application to become a volunteer.

Humane Society of West Michigan

Do you enjoy hanging out with animals? Well, come join us in your free time and volunteer with some cute furry friends! Multiple volunteer opportunities are available.

3077 Wilson Dr Grand Rapids, MI 49534

If you are interested in volunteering, please check out their website and their volunteer opportunities.

IKUS Life Enrichment Services

Become a Community Events Volunteer! Assist with community events including the Craft Show, Snow Ball Dance, Taps & Trails, Trick or Treat Street and Breakfast with Santa. Become a programming volunteer! Assist during the day or evening with games, activities, and/or setup of evening programming.

Allendale, MI

If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the Volunteer application. 

Kent County Community Action

Looking to help out the community? Join Kent County Community Action to help with packing food boxes and distributing them to the senior community. Assist during the day in shifts.

121 Martin Luther King Jr St SE Suite 110 Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Find more information here.

Kids Food Basket

Join the Kids Food Basket and help out children in your community!

Kids Food Basket

Kent County, Ottawa/Allegan County, or Muskegon

Check out https://kidsfoodbasket.org/volunteer/ for opportunities.

Land Conservancy of West MI

Join the Land Conservancy of West MI for their Second Saturday Events! From 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month, the Land Conservancy will host a volunteer event that focuses on ecological restoration activities including invasive species removal, seed collecting, and native plant installation. Volunteers may also be involved with trail maintenance, general clean-up, or other tasks that help visitors better enjoy our magnificent natural areas.

West Michigan

Find more information here.

Literacy Center of West MI

1 in 8 West Michigan adults struggle with low literacy. So, we have an ongoing need for volunteer tutors to work one-on-one with adult learners. You don't need any special skills, just the ability to read and write and the willingness to teach others. 

Grand Rapids, MI

Fill out the interest form if you'd like to volunteer.

Love INC.

When caring volunteers walk alongside their neighbors, healthy relationships grow. That's why volunteers are the heart of our ministry. You can help us with education classes, childcare, and picking up and/or moving furniture.

Ottawa County

Check out their opportunities here.

Make-a-Wish Foundation of MI

Together we can make wishes come true. Volunteers have the opportunity to grant wishes, be a translator/interpreter, help out in the office and with events, and help children with reading and writing. 

Brighton, MI

If interested, email to sign up!

Meals on Wheels Western Michigan

Volunteer opportunities in our kitchen, delivering to homebound seniors, serving at our dining sites, or our Senior Pantry. Each semester we have a handful of Grand Valley students that join our mission to help serve our growing clientele of over 6,000 seniors in Kent and Allegan counties.

Meals on Wheels Western Michigan

2900 Wilson Ave SW Suite 500

Grandville, MI 49418

If you are interested, fill out the volunteer application form. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to Haley Bean

Migrant Legal Aid

They are looking for individual or group workers who want to help advance the rights of migrant farmworkers. 

1104 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Check out their website to get involved. 

MomsBloom

MomsBloom is a volunteer-based organization that provides hands on and emotional support to families that are welcoming a new baby. Our volunteers provide support for 2-4 hours per week for a 12 week match (perfect for a semester!). Their support may includes caring for the baby, playing with siblings, light housework, and companionship to the parent.

Kent County, Ottawa County

Learn more and apply.

New City Neighbors

New City Neighbors have various volunteer opportunities such as farm workdays and helping with produce pickup. 

1115 Leonard St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Check out their website to get involved. 

Outdoor Discovery Center

The Outdoor Discovery Center wouldn't thrive without volunteers like you. Whether you want to come alone or with a group, we have several different opportunities for you. You can help maintain trails and buildings, give animal care assistance, restore habitats, clean up rivers, and more!

Holland

Check out their website to get involved.

Our Kitchen Table (OKT)

Join OKT to help set up their Southeast Area Farmers Market that helps support local Black growers and entrepreneurs. 

Every other Saturday until November 4, 2023

11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

900 Fuller SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

You can register here.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of West Michigan

Volunteer with the Ronald McDonald Charities to operate the RMHC cart to pick up items and provide a warm welcome to families and caregivers. Volunteers should be willing to commit to a weekly or biweekly shift for about 6 months

1323 Cedar Street, NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Check out their website to get involved.

Refugee Education Center (REC)

Join REC to help fill backpacks for students ranging from Elementary school students to High school students. 

Join REC to help transport students to and from school via bussing services.

2130 Enterprise St SE, Kentwood, MI 49508

Check out their website here to get involved or reach out to [email protected] for more information.

Renucci Hospitality House

Volunteer Meal Program!

The Renucci Hospitality House Meal Program is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in the lives of families in crisis. Many of our guests tell us how grateful they are for a homemade meal provided by our volunteers and that sometimes its the only meal they have all day.

290 Ransom Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Visit HERE for sign up and more info.

Samaritas

Join Samaritas and volunteer with seniors in Grand Rapids to create beautiful flower arrangements. Play some Bingo, and assist with Chapel and Musical Performances

2000 32nd Street SE Grand Rapids, MI 49508

Reach out to 616-284-5704 and their website for more information.

Spectrum Health Hospice

Whether you enjoy singing, helping in the main office, doing yard work, or just being a friendly face to visitors, Spectrum Hospice is looking for people to help in any way they are able.

750 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Inquiries can be emailed to [email protected] and more information can be found here.

The Salvation Army- Holland

Giving a little bit of your time can change someone's life. If you're looking to make a difference in your community, and in your world, volunteering is one of the most powerful ways to do it. Fill food orders at our pantry, organize school supplies and backpacks, give the supplies and backpacks to children in need, load up a family in need with Christmas gifts or ring a bell during the Holiday Season. These are just a few of the amazing opportunities we have here at The Salvation Army.

Holland

Check out their website to get involved.

Treetops Collective 

They have many one-time opportunities for childcare. One of their most consistent needs is transportation to and from home and school. Treetops regularly sells social enterprise goods at pop-up markets and has information tables at various events. They also offer group volunteer opportunities.

906 Division S, Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Check out their website to get involved.

United Church Outreach Ministry

Help us manage the turnover of food through the warehouse and pantry. We are in need of someone to volunteer consistently throughout the week, learning the system and becoming part of the team at UCOM. Volunteer times are Mondays from 8:30am to 11:30am or Thursdays from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.

1311 Chicago Dr. SW, Wyoming, MI 49509

If interested, contact the Pantry Manager, Kathryn Vanderwal. More information can also be found here.

United Way of the Lakeshore

Join a multitude of enthusiastic supporters devoted to creating social change. Be a part of something bigger than yourself. When we Live United, we put opportunity in the hands of all neighbors along the Lakeshore.

Muskegon

Check out their website to get involved.

Women At Risk

Join our community of warriors at our headquarters or events in your area. In our comfortable, on-site volunteer center, you can prepare donations, tag products, organize inventory, or even become a volunteer staff member! Our team of volunteers makes it possible to continue our mission of rescue, restoration, and empowerment! Come in for a few hours or come in everyday!

2790 44th St SW A, Wyoming, MI 49519

Inquiries can be emailed to [email protected] or call 616-855-0796. More information can also be found here.

Women's Resource Center

Women's Resource Center is looking for volunteers in a wide variety of positions, from computer instructors to mentors to resume coaches and more. They are also looking for teams of volunteers to cary out projects.

678 Front Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Inquiries can be emailed to [email protected] and more information can be found here.

Clinic Support Volunteer

Join CSNIP in supporting our mission to prevent pet overpopulation and improve the quality of life for pets and their caregivers. Volunteers are needed to assist with a variety of tasks, including preparing medical equipment, patient transport, office support, and laundry assistance.

1300 Walker Village DriveGrand Rapids, MI 49534United States

Check out their website to get involved 

Audiobook Recorder - Learning Ally

As a volunteer, you can use your voice talent to bring audiobooks to life. Or you can conduct quality assurance playing books back just like students will and checking for anything that would result in a less-than-enjoyable listening experience. 

Learn more about the opportunity here.

Language Exchange Program: Refugee Outreach Collective

LEP is organized to facilitate relationships through learning. Participants are based in the Midwest and Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi, and each take on both the role of teacher and student, as they share their language while learning the other. Over video call and messaging on WhatsApp, participants will provide lessons on how to speak English or Swahili, and they will then learn how to speak the language they do not know. To make this a reality, participants will create lesson plans and content to be shared with their language partner, and partners will share and learn from each other’s content once a week. Through their involvement in the program, participants will gain meaningful experiences teaching English or Swahili as a second language, while learning a new language and culture.

For more information contact Emily from Refugee Outreach Collective: [email protected]

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.

Transcribers: By The People (Library of Congress)

The Library of Congress needs volunteers to help transcribe digitize documents, add keyword tags to assist in future searches, and to review transcriptions by other volunteers for accuracy.

Learn more about the opportunity here.

Virtual Tutor - Oakwood Education Foundation

Oakwood Education Foundation addresses educational inequality by connecting underserved students with impassioned volunteer tutors. Anyone 15 or older can apply to be a tutor, and you can choose subjects that match your area of expertise. 

Apply to be a tutor using this link.

Love For Our Elders

On the first of each month, elders are posted on the Love For Our Elders website. Take a few minutes to write a meaningful letter. Tell the elder about yourself, maybe share a joke or a riddle and let them know that they are loved.

To find elders to write to, visit Love For Our Elders' website.