New Volunteer Opportunities

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Arts and Crafts with people with physical and mental disabilities

January 31, 2012 - 9:57am
The volunteer(s) will be working with individual with a variety of disabilities that often result in not being able to have a job. Therefore, many of our residents are looking to do arts and crafts in our community room; which take place twice a month on Wednesdays. We already have many supplies, and we can purchase other supplies as needed within reason. In the past residents have made: bath salts,

Dash Down Division 5K Race Volunteers

January 31, 2012 - 9:57am
Date: February 25, 2012 from 7:30am to 12:30pm Location: The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, 2500 S. Division in Grand Rapids Description: 40 volunteers are needed to help with The Kroc Center’s first ever 5K Dash Down Division Race. Volunteers are needed for the following roles: • Parking lot and course supervision traffic control • Registration and distribution of race informat

Digital Connectors - Basic Computer Skills Volunteer

January 31, 2012 - 9:57am
Be an agent of change and help to bridge the digital divide in our community! At the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan, we strive to build the technology skills of our community through training and experience. Assist clients as they learn basic computer skills: typing, Internet navigation and safety, Microsoft Office applications, e-mail, social media outlets, job searching, resume building, and mo

Office Help Needed - Filing

January 31, 2012 - 9:57am
We have need of one or more volunteers to help us file membership registrations and/or volunteer applications please.

Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival Saturday, March 24th 2011

January 31, 2012 - 9:57am
Come join the Annual Sugarbush Festival! Volunteer any time during March or assist Saturday, March 24th 2012 9-5pm when Blandford Nature Center will be transformed into a day-long pancake breakfast party. We are recruiting volunteers to help with our annual pancake breakfast and maple syrup celebration. Volunteers are served a pancake breakfast as a thank you! There are a variety of opportunities: s

Career Coaching and Presenting

January 20, 2012 - 8:30am
Goodwill seeks individuals with experience in the business world to help with a new seminar we are developing for our Veterans program. Volunteers would be helping some of our more adept participants (individuals who have held down jobs in the past, have resumes put together, etc.) take their interviewing and job search skills to the next level. Our participants typically are more receptive to advice

Dance Instructor

January 18, 2012 - 9:59am
Become a dance instructor at the Steil Club through expanded arts opportunities at our 235 Straight Street location. By volunteering, enthusiastic and passionate persons will challenge the coordination and disciplinary skills of young people, and maybe even spark a passion for dance in Club members who have never danced before. Through a socially enjoyable, self-esteem boosting way to explore the creat

Encore Opportunity- Housing Assessment Program

January 18, 2012 - 9:59am
Currently, more than 600 households each month are taking a step toward housing stability by contacting The Salvation Army Housing Assessment Program. We want to make sure that we are providing good support for these households. If you are interested in helping connect people with housing and would like to be a volunteer at HAP, we would love to meet you! We are looking for volunteers who are good

Vocal Instructor

January 18, 2012 - 9:59am
Take kids voices to a new octave by becoming a volunteer vocal instructor! The vocal arts is a holistic, expressive way for youth to communicate in the after school hours. Monday through Friday, 3-7pm you can help youth explore a new dimension who may otherwise not have the opportunity to do so. Be passionate, be energetic, and take control of an expanded arts program at the Steil Club!

Would You Survive The Journey? "Facing Mars Exhibit" at the Grand Rapids Public Museum

January 18, 2012 - 9:59am
Volunteers will have the opportunity to assist customers with more than twenty interactive exhibits that explore the physical, psychological and scientific challenges of traveling to and living on the Red Planet. Volunteers will also assist customers in participating in the Marswalk or Bounce Chair.

Apartment Painter

January 17, 2012 - 8:41am
We have an opportunity for someone who has at least 5 years experience who is willing to patch and paint apartments as they become vacant. Volunteer will be working with our Maintenance Department.

Woodshop/woodworking assistant to work with individuals with disabilities

January 11, 2012 - 9:12am
At Kingsbury Place Apartments we have an on-site woodshop, and we are looking for an individual(s) who is knowledgeable about woodworking, power tools, furniture repair, and building small projects with wood. In the past we have build birdhouses, squirrel feeders, calendar holders, and picture frames. We need someone to assist residents in working with the tools, shop safety as well as designing and

Baby lovers wanted!

January 11, 2012 - 8:31am
Thrive is in need of moms, grandmothers,grandfathers,or anyone that loves working with babies. We have many expectant moms and moms with newborns who could use a helping hand. Volunteer duties range from just being a visiting friend to helping mom and baby get to doctor or WIC appointments, to helping to show mom how to properly care for baby. Many of our new and expectant mom's would love just having