SOME Community Volunteer Opportunities
(If you have an opportunity you would like added to this list, please email sdhill@stcs.org)
| Organization | Details | Time of Year | Contact Information / Sign Up for Volunteering |
| Amazing Grace Animal Rescue |
Animal Shelter, |
Ongoing | Fill out Volunteer Form on http://amazinggraceanimalrescue.com of call directly |
| American Home, Health and Hospice Care (AHHC) |
Visit with patients, provide respite for caregivers, run errands for patient or family, provide emotional support to patients and family. See flyer below |
Ongoing | Interested Volunteers can call 989-791-7951 |
| American Red Cross |
Administrative Assistance volunteer, Blood Transporter, Veteran Affairs Volunteer, and Blood Donor Ambassador needed |
Ongoing | Email Jaclyn Taylor <jtaylor@unitedwaysaginaw.org> |
| Children’s Grief Center | Peer Support Grief Group volunteers: Are you a good listener? Volunteers are needed for peer support grief groups. As a volunteer, you’ll receive all the training needed to support this program. Grief groups will meet 2 nights per month per school year in Saginaw, Midland & Bay City. Plus other support programs will run in the Summer. | Ongoing | Email Jaclyn Taylor <jtaylor@unitedwaysaginaw.org> |
| Children’s Grief Center | 5K race volunteers needed | Spring | Email Jaclyn Taylor <jtaylor@unitedwaysaginaw.org> |
| Chippewa Nature Center |
Volunteers are an integral part of CNC! We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities for individuals or groups to share their time and talents throughout the year. |
Ongoing | If you are interested in learning more about the opportunities, please contact Autumn Reyes, Visitor Engagement Coordinator, at volunteer@chippewanaturecenter.org or 989.631.0830. If you are interested in volunteering as a Nature Day Camp Teen Volunteer, please visit the Nature Day Camp page. |
| Coats for Kids |
Distribution: Need volunteers for: check in table (1 volunteer), walk families around to pick out coats (2-3 volunteers), check out table (1-2 volunteers), 1 runner if needed to keep coats stocked up. Clean up: Volunteers to help pack up coats and take totes back to church building basement. |
Early November |
For any questions or to sign up please contact: Amy Wenzlick, Social Service Supervisor II The Salvation Army 2030 N. Carolina St. Saginaw, Mi. 48602 989-401-7881 Ext. 5201 |
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Covenant Healthcare Volunteer Program |
Students will have an opportunity to experience a medical center atmosphere and interact with nurses, physicians and technologists throughout the organization. Students will be able to volunteer as a Patient Ambassador as well as serve in opportunities with pharmacy, physical medicine & rehabilitation, and emergency care. We also have non-clinical volunteer areas available such as patient discharges, mail delivery, clerical support, and the gift shop. This program would be an opportunity to meet requirements for volunteer service for high school and college and we offer this program every summer. Students will have an opportunity to experience a medical center atmosphere and interact with nurses, physicians and technologists throughout the organization. Students will be able to volunteer as a Patient Ambassador as well as serve in opportunities with pharmacy, physical medicine & rehabilitation, and emergency care. We also have non-clinical volunteer areas available such as patient discharges, mail delivery, clerical support, and the gift shop. This program would be an opportunity to meet requirements for volunteer service for high school and college and we offer this program every summer. Students need to be 16 years of age by September 1 of this year with a 3.0 grade point or higher. Participants in the High School Volunteer Program will be asked to complete a 2-step TB Screening and follow hospital guidelines for COVID-19 vaccine or approved exemption. Volunteers complete 40 hours of service in 10 weeks, June through August of this year. More details about the program will be available after the student applies. For more information, please contact Volunteer Services, volunteering@chs-mi. |
Summer, but applications due March 31. |
Covenant HealthCare Volunteer Services is now accepting applications for the Summer 2023 session of our High School Volunteer Program. Students may apply online, www.
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| Dow Event Center |
Volunteers needed for upcoming concerts, sporting events, theater shows, etc. for working concessions, taking payments in parking lots, and selling treats/things around the arena. |
Ongoing | Email Jaclyn Taylor <jtaylor@unitedwaysaginaw.org> |
| East Side Soup Kitchen |
Provides meals and hope in the heart of Saginaw, |
Ongoing, but typically needs individuals during school hours, may be best for summer and school breaks |
https://www.eastsidesoupkitchen.org/volunteer/ Call us at (989) 755-3663 or email essk@eastsidesoupkitchen.org |
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Egg My Yard for Underground Railroad |
Filling and hiding Easter eggs around the Easter holiday to raise funds for the Underground Railroad. Donations also accepted. | Seasonal around Eastertime | link for individuals and groups to sign up to donate or help: eggmyyard.org. |
| First Hospice Care |
Senior citizen companions are needed. There are senior citizens who would like a companion. Some just need a listening ear, a friend to do puzzles with, a shopping helper, etc. |
Ongoing | Email Jaclyn Taylor <jtaylor@unitedwaysaginaw.org> |
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Humane Society of Midland County |
Animal Shelter, must be 16+ years old, |
Ongoing | Use this link: https://hsomc.org/volunteer |
| Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum |
Children's Museum, |
Ongoing | Click on "Sign Me Up" after reading about volunteer opportunities here: https://michildrensmuseum.org/volunteer/ |
| Partnership Center – Multiple dates and tasks available |
Sorting & organizing donations, assisting previously homeless clients with picking out items from donation bank and/or cleaning/janitorial work |
Ongoing | Email Jaclyn Taylor <jtaylor@unitedwaysaginaw.org> |
| Run the Runway Race |
The Children’s Grief Center is holding an event at MBS International Airport on May 20, 2023. This will be a full day of excitement with a 5K race on MBS Runway, color races for kids, food trucks, kid’s crafts, games and more! We will also have a vendor/resource tent to showcase the amazing organizations and groups within our community. |
Annual Event in mid-late May | Contact: Kathe Annelin
Volunteer Coordinator Children's Grief Center Great Lakes Bay Region 989.495.9335 |
| Saginaw Children's Zoo |
Zoo, must be 13+ years old |
Mid April - October | Use this link: https://www.saginawzoo.com/volunteer-better-impact/ |
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Saginaw First United Methodist Church 4790 Gratiot Rd |
FREE COMMUNITY DINNERS are on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. |
Ongoing |
Sign up online or call the church office at (989) 799-0131 to help set up, serve, cook, or clean-up at: https://www.signupgenius. email contact if needed: jilllspaulding@yahoo.com |
| Saginaw Township Fire Department |
Saginaw Township Fire Department April 29th |
Various Events throughout the year | To sign up or for more information please call Janet Jernigan (989) 799-9680 or email at Jajernigan@yescommunities.com |
| Salvation Army Angel Tree Needs |
Angel Tree Signups (late October-Early November): Set at a table and help families fill out application including names, ages, sizes, etc. of children. Fill out Angel Tree tag per child with pertinent information. Could use 4-6 volunteers per day or shift. Fill bags (early/mid December):Will need as many volunteers as possible to work in youth building to fill bags for families to pick up. Angel Tree distribution (mid December): Will need 1-2 volunteers per shift/day to help run bags to cars as they come to pick items up. |
For any questions or to sign up please contact: Amy Wenzlick, Social Service Supervisor II The Salvation Army 2030 N. Carolina St. Saginaw, Mi. 48602 989-401-7881 Ext. 5201 |
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| Temple Theatre |
Volunteers are needed to help usher, welcome & assist guests before and after the show and help with some clean up. Volunteers who have a can-do spirit and have an interest in movies and the arts. . . this is a great fit. |
Ongoing | www.templetheatre.com/ |
| Underground Railroad | Filling and hiding Easter eggs around the Easter holiday to raise funds for the Underground Railroad. Donations also accepted. | Seasonal around Eastertime | link for individuals and groups to sign up to donate or help: eggmyyard.org. |
| Unite and Bring Smiles | At Unite and Bring Smiles, we battle social isolation, loneliness, depression, and other issues that interfere with one's daily life. There are many ways for you to get involved and be a part of this team. You can start now by checking out our Volunteer page! | Ongoing | https://uniteandbringsmiles.org/ |
| Wellspring Lutheran Services |
Retirement Home, must be 12+ years old, |
Ongoing | Email Contact: rrussell@wellspringlutheran.com |
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