Volunteer: Disaster Action Team (DAT) Duty OfficerBe a part of the local disaster response team by ensuring timely activation and monitoring of local and regional Disaster Action Team responses. Ensures that DAT responders are dispatched to the scene of local disasters and escalates larger incidents to regional leadership. • Interested in working independently as a part of a team • Tech savvy • Excellent communicator • Organized and detail oriented • Able to multi-task Great opportunity for people who want to touch the mission but prefer to do so from their home. DDOs should be comfortable taking calls during their assigned shift times (day or night) across a wide geography (typically the region) and know that call volume may vary during their shift. Agency: American Red Cross of Northern Michigan Be a part of the local disaster response team by ensuring timely activation and monitoring of local and regional Disaster Action Team responses. Ensures that DAT responders are dispatched to the scene of local disasters and escalates larger incidents to regional leadership. • Interested in working independently as a part of a team • Tech savvy • Excellent communicator • Organized and detail oriented • Able to multi-task Great opportunity for people who want to touch the mission but prefer to do so from their home. DDOs should be comfortable taking calls during their assigned shift times (day or night) across a wide geography (typically the region) and know that call volume may vary during their shift. Agency: American Red Cross of Northern Michigan Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49686 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: ShelteringSupport the day-to-day activities withing a shelter which can include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information or other areas. Provides direct, front-line customer service to clients and cares for basic needs in a group setting. • Enjoys working as a part of a team • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Loves supporting clients’ needs • Able to work in a dynamic situation Shelter shifts on larger DROs are typically 12-hour shifts and may include day or night shifts. Nationally deployable shelter workers should be comfortable working either days or nights depending on need. Agency: American Red Cross of Northern Michigan Support the day-to-day activities withing a shelter which can include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information or other areas. Provides direct, front-line customer service to clients and cares for basic needs in a group setting. • Enjoys working as a part of a team • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Loves supporting clients’ needs • Able to work in a dynamic situation Shelter shifts on larger DROs are typically 12-hour shifts and may include day or night shifts. Nationally deployable shelter workers should be comfortable working either days or nights depending on need. Agency: American Red Cross of Northern Michigan Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49686 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Shelter Resident TransitionWork with shelter residents to understand their resources and transition roadblocks to help households create an action plan so that they can transition from the shelter to long term housing solutions. Rewarding front-line position that helps clients move from a shelter situation to a more sustainable housing option post-disaster. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Tech-savvy • Loves supporting clients’ needs • Creative problem solver • Able to work in a dynamic situation Great for social workers and non-licensed volunteers with case management experience or clinical skills due to complexity in client cases (but this background is not required). Knowledge of or prior experience working with housing programs would also be a great fit (but not required). Agency: American Red Cross of Northern Michigan Work with shelter residents to understand their resources and transition roadblocks to help households create an action plan so that they can transition from the shelter to long term housing solutions. Rewarding front-line position that helps clients move from a shelter situation to a more sustainable housing option post-disaster. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Tech-savvy • Loves supporting clients’ needs • Creative problem solver • Able to work in a dynamic situation Great for social workers and non-licensed volunteers with case management experience or clinical skills due to complexity in client cases (but this background is not required). Knowledge of or prior experience working with housing programs would also be a great fit (but not required). Agency: American Red Cross of Northern Michigan Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49686 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: FeedingBe a part of a team on a disaster relief operation to address hunger in an impacted community all while ensuring food safety and proper food service standards are met. Works directly with clients to serve meals and snacks. • Enjoys working as a part of a team • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills • Loves taking care of people through serving food Some physical agility is needed (climbing in and out of ERVs, moderate lifting of food storage Cambros). Agency: American Red Cross of Northern Michigan Be a part of a team on a disaster relief operation to address hunger in an impacted community all while ensuring food safety and proper food service standards are met. Works directly with clients to serve meals and snacks. • Enjoys working as a part of a team • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills • Loves taking care of people through serving food Some physical agility is needed (climbing in and out of ERVs, moderate lifting of food storage Cambros). Agency: American Red Cross of Northern Michigan Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49686 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Community Engagement & PartnershipsWork with external organizations to build capacity, coordinate activities, integrate expertise and provide channels to reach all disaster-affected communities, particularly traditionally underserved populations. Makes connections with community organizations who can benefit our clients during response and recovery • Respects and understands different cultures and perspectives • Able to articulate goals, needs, benefits of partnership • Values input and fosters a cooperation • Consistently follows through with commitment and responsibilities Needs to be able to represent ARC to external organizations with professionalism and work within the established DRO chain of command to make commitments. Position is likely field-based visiting with other organizations and not at the DRO headquarters full time so some degree of working independently is needed. Agency: American Red Cross of Northern Michigan Work with external organizations to build capacity, coordinate activities, integrate expertise and provide channels to reach all disaster-affected communities, particularly traditionally underserved populations. Makes connections with community organizations who can benefit our clients during response and recovery • Respects and understands different cultures and perspectives • Able to articulate goals, needs, benefits of partnership • Values input and fosters a cooperation • Consistently follows through with commitment and responsibilities Needs to be able to represent ARC to external organizations with professionalism and work within the established DRO chain of command to make commitments. Position is likely field-based visiting with other organizations and not at the DRO headquarters full time so some degree of working independently is needed. Agency: American Red Cross of Northern Michigan Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49686 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Government OperationsGovernment Operations volunteers are responsible for ensuring Red Cross actions are aligned with, supportive of, and complementary to government. The role involves managing expectations, establishing and monitoring situational awareness, and seek, collect, evaluate and communicate critical information. This role is often situated in an Emergency Operations Center. Supports clients behind the scenes without direct client contact to coordinate our services with government partners. • Excellent communication skills • Able to articulate goals, needs, benefits of partnership • Values input and fosters a cooperation • Consistently follows through with commitment and responsibilities • Able to work independently through complex communications procedures • Able to work in a fast paced and ever-changing environment Needs to be able to represent ARC to partners with professionalism and work within the established DRO chain of command to make commitments. Position may be based at an EOC or at a DRO headquarters providing virtual/phone support to EOCs and partners. Some degree of working independently is needed. Agency: American Red Cross of Northern Michigan Government Operations volunteers are responsible for ensuring Red Cross actions are aligned with, supportive of, and complementary to government. The role involves managing expectations, establishing and monitoring situational awareness, and seek, collect, evaluate and communicate critical information. This role is often situated in an Emergency Operations Center. Supports clients behind the scenes without direct client contact to coordinate our services with government partners. • Excellent communication skills • Able to articulate goals, needs, benefits of partnership • Values input and fosters a cooperation • Consistently follows through with commitment and responsibilities • Able to work independently through complex communications procedures • Able to work in a fast paced and ever-changing environment Needs to be able to represent ARC to partners with professionalism and work within the established DRO chain of command to make commitments. Position may be based at an EOC or at a DRO headquarters providing virtual/phone support to EOCs and partners. Some degree of working independently is needed. Agency: American Red Cross of Northern Michigan Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49686 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Information and Planning GeneralistServes on a disaster relief operation assisting with the collection, evaluation, analysis and dissemination of information related to the incident. May create maps, dashboards, incident action plans, and other reports. Behind-the-scenes support to the disaster operation with no direct client contact but is still a key support to our field workers. • Organized and detail oriented • Committed to meeting deadlines • Interested in volunteering “behind the scenes” • Tech-savvy and able to navigate a variety of applications and data sources Role is largely computer-based working from a DRO headquarters and is not a client-facing role. Tech-savvy is an absolute must. Agency: American Red Cross of Northern Michigan Serves on a disaster relief operation assisting with the collection, evaluation, analysis and dissemination of information related to the incident. May create maps, dashboards, incident action plans, and other reports. Behind-the-scenes support to the disaster operation with no direct client contact but is still a key support to our field workers. • Organized and detail oriented • Committed to meeting deadlines • Interested in volunteering “behind the scenes” • Tech-savvy and able to navigate a variety of applications and data sources Role is largely computer-based working from a DRO headquarters and is not a client-facing role. Tech-savvy is an absolute must. Agency: American Red Cross of Northern Michigan Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49686 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Logistics FulfillmentSupports congregate shelters during a disaster relief operation by resourcing and delivering materials via daily site visits. Directly contributes to the success of our client-facing shelter operation by delivering critical supplies to shelters. Supports our E3 vision of “Every Shelter, Every Need, Every Day”. • Enjoys independent volunteering • Comfortable driving required routes (freeway, long distance, high congestion areas, box truck-sized vehicle) May have limited client interaction during a supply delivery but primary interaction will be with other Red Cross workers. Some physical agility is needed because lifting/unloading of supplies is required. Agency: American Red Cross of Northern Michigan Supports congregate shelters during a disaster relief operation by resourcing and delivering materials via daily site visits. Directly contributes to the success of our client-facing shelter operation by delivering critical supplies to shelters. Supports our E3 vision of “Every Shelter, Every Need, Every Day”. • Enjoys independent volunteering • Comfortable driving required routes (freeway, long distance, high congestion areas, box truck-sized vehicle) May have limited client interaction during a supply delivery but primary interaction will be with other Red Cross workers. Some physical agility is needed because lifting/unloading of supplies is required. Agency: American Red Cross of Northern Michigan Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49686 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Logistics TransportationTrack, inventory, maintain and service vehicles used on a disaster relief operation. Ensures that other Red Cross workers have the vehicles they need in order to carry out client-facing service delivery and get to/from their worksites. • Organized and detail oriented • Tech-savvy • Enjoys working independently • Comfortable driving required routes (freeway, long distance, high congestion areas) Will usually be a computer-based position at DRO headquarters tracking vehicle assignments. May also require pickup or delivery of rental vehicles to/from worksites or headquarters. Sometimes Transportation workers are assigned to drive a designated shuttle route to transport other Red Cross workers or provide courier service between worksites. Agency: American Red Cross of Northern Michigan Track, inventory, maintain and service vehicles used on a disaster relief operation. Ensures that other Red Cross workers have the vehicles they need in order to carry out client-facing service delivery and get to/from their worksites. • Organized and detail oriented • Tech-savvy • Enjoys working independently • Comfortable driving required routes (freeway, long distance, high congestion areas) Will usually be a computer-based position at DRO headquarters tracking vehicle assignments. May also require pickup or delivery of rental vehicles to/from worksites or headquarters. Sometimes Transportation workers are assigned to drive a designated shuttle route to transport other Red Cross workers or provide courier service between worksites. Agency: American Red Cross of Northern Michigan Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49686 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Disaster Health and Mental Health ServicesPut Your Professional Credentials to Work on a Red Cross Disaster Health Services or Disaster Mental Health Team During large disasters, you can use your professional skills as a licensed healthcare provider to deliver hands-on care and education to disaster-affected clients. The work setting is generally in emergency shelters or on outreach teams in the community. (Keep in mind, you could be assigned to another work location once you arrive on scene depending on the needs of the operation.)
Learn more here - https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities/disaster-health-mental-health-volunteer.html
Requirements Disaster Health: Current, active, and unencumbered licensure or certification for the healthcare professions, including RN, LPN, LVN, EMT, Paramedic, MD, DO, PA, NP, APRN. View eligibility requirements for healthcare professionals Disaster Mental Health: Currently licensed or recently retired mental health professionals, current school psychologists and school counselors, and current psychiatric nurses. View complete eligibility requirements for mental health professionals Shift commitment If you are local to the disaster: multiple shifts (4-12 hours each) or If you will need to travel: 10-14 consecutive days of 8-12 hour shifts (Travel, lodging and meals are provided for deployed workers.) Comfortable interacting with people from diverse background whose lives have been disrupted Ability to work in a continuously changing environment in which work priorities may change frequently Ability to follow safety protocols and directions consistently and thoroughly Agency: American Red Cross of Northern Michigan Put Your Professional Credentials to Work on a Red Cross Disaster Health Services or Disaster Mental Health Team During large disasters, you can use your professional skills as a licensed healthcare provider to deliver hands-on care and education to disaster-affected clients. The work setting is generally in emergency shelters or on outreach teams in the community. (Keep in mind, you could be assigned to another work location once you arrive on scene depending on the needs of the operation.)
Learn more here - https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities/disaster-health-mental-health-volunteer.html
Requirements Disaster Health: Current, active, and unencumbered licensure or certification for the healthcare professions, including RN, LPN, LVN, EMT, Paramedic, MD, DO, PA, NP, APRN. View eligibility requirements for healthcare professionals Disaster Mental Health: Currently licensed or recently retired mental health professionals, current school psychologists and school counselors, and current psychiatric nurses. View complete eligibility requirements for mental health professionals Shift commitment If you are local to the disaster: multiple shifts (4-12 hours each) or If you will need to travel: 10-14 consecutive days of 8-12 hour shifts (Travel, lodging and meals are provided for deployed workers.) Comfortable interacting with people from diverse background whose lives have been disrupted Ability to work in a continuously changing environment in which work priorities may change frequently Ability to follow safety protocols and directions consistently and thoroughly Agency: American Red Cross of Northern Michigan Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49686 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Disaster Action Team (DAT) SpecialistMost of the 65,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are local, personal disasters like home fires. They may not make the news, but we know they are just as devastating to the families affected. Trained and available, Disaster Action Team volunteers are ready to respond to these emergencies, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. From offering a shoulder to cry on, to meeting any immediate needs for shelter or supplies, to connecting people with long term recovery services, our volunteers ensure that families don’t have to face tough times alone. Many disaster action team volunteers share these life experiences and skills: Team-orientedAvailability and flexibility for at least 4-6 hours per weekBilingualComfortable with ambiguityEmpathetic and compassionateDisaster response experienceCan remain calm and patient during stressful situationsAgency: American Red Cross of Northern Michigan Most of the 65,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are local, personal disasters like home fires. They may not make the news, but we know they are just as devastating to the families affected. Trained and available, Disaster Action Team volunteers are ready to respond to these emergencies, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. From offering a shoulder to cry on, to meeting any immediate needs for shelter or supplies, to connecting people with long term recovery services, our volunteers ensure that families don’t have to face tough times alone. Many disaster action team volunteers share these life experiences and skills: Team-orientedAvailability and flexibility for at least 4-6 hours per weekBilingualComfortable with ambiguityEmpathetic and compassionateDisaster response experienceCan remain calm and patient during stressful situationsAgency: American Red Cross of Northern Michigan Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49686 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Virtual Opportunity: Boost Your Community's Volunteer Engagement!Make a Difference in Your Community—Right from Home! Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're looking for seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites. Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform designed to boost traffic and engagement to local volunteer websites—like this one! With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors easily find volunteer opportunity platforms, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and more—making it simpler than ever for everyone to make an impact locally. What You'll Do: Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community. Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers. Optional: Promote your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service. Why Volunteer with Inspiring Service? Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience. Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute. Small commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like. Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program. Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering more accessible for everyone. Agency: Inspiring Service Make a Difference in Your Community—Right from Home! Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're looking for seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites. Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform designed to boost traffic and engagement to local volunteer websites—like this one! With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors easily find volunteer opportunity platforms, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and more—making it simpler than ever for everyone to make an impact locally. What You'll Do: Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community. Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers. Optional: Promote your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service. Why Volunteer with Inspiring Service? Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience. Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute. Small commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like. Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program. Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering more accessible for everyone. Agency: Inspiring Service Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Dec 31, 2025 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Sault Area Art CenterVolunteer Opportunities at Sault Area Art Center • 2-3 hours
Outline of Volunteer Tasks
Take down show
• Take artwork off the walls, organize in intake room
• Take nails out of walls
• Use ladder occasionally if comfortable
Hang up show
• Help with deciding where pieces go
• Use nail and hammer to hang pieces
• Use ladder occasionally if comfortable
Set Up, Greet, Take Down at Opening Receptions
Dates / time vary, needed about once per month
• 1 hour at beginning - set up / greet visitors (record headcount)
• 1 hour at the end – take down / clean up
Outline of Volunteer Tasks
• Food prep prior to opening• Greet visitors and record how many people come Agency: United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula Volunteer Opportunities at Sault Area Art Center • 2-3 hours
Outline of Volunteer Tasks
Take down show
• Take artwork off the walls, organize in intake room
• Take nails out of walls
• Use ladder occasionally if comfortable
Hang up show
• Help with deciding where pieces go
• Use nail and hammer to hang pieces
• Use ladder occasionally if comfortable
Set Up, Greet, Take Down at Opening Receptions
Dates / time vary, needed about once per month
• 1 hour at beginning - set up / greet visitors (record headcount)
• 1 hour at the end – take down / clean up
Outline of Volunteer Tasks
• Food prep prior to opening• Greet visitors and record how many people come Agency: United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49783 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Administrative Assistant Internship-UWEUPAdministrative Assistant Internship (prefer at least 20 hours per week). Working under supervision of CEO and other Administration staff. Great for a young professional just starting out or someone wanting to learn more about what it's like to work in a business office and build references! Type meeting minutes from video recordings and/or handwritten notes Schedule meetings Make follow up phone calls as directed Send emails on CEO's behalf when necessary Create digital newsletter (drag and drop program) Create on-brand print material, including templates, using Canva Must be self-motivated May also assist with logging donations, handling money under direct supervision of our Finance Directorrecord your timePotentially a paid work experience position for eligible candidates, prescreen required for determination. Willing to train. Contact: Raulaniesa Aranda, CEO at 906-632-3700 ext.2, email: raulaniesa@unitedwayeup.org or stop in at 418 Ashmun Street Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Mon-Fri 8a-2p to acquire Agency: United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula Administrative Assistant Internship (prefer at least 20 hours per week). Working under supervision of CEO and other Administration staff. Great for a young professional just starting out or someone wanting to learn more about what it's like to work in a business office and build references! Type meeting minutes from video recordings and/or handwritten notes Schedule meetings Make follow up phone calls as directed Send emails on CEO's behalf when necessary Create digital newsletter (drag and drop program) Create on-brand print material, including templates, using Canva Must be self-motivated May also assist with logging donations, handling money under direct supervision of our Finance Directorrecord your timePotentially a paid work experience position for eligible candidates, prescreen required for determination. Willing to train. Contact: Raulaniesa Aranda, CEO at 906-632-3700 ext.2, email: raulaniesa@unitedwayeup.org or stop in at 418 Ashmun Street Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Mon-Fri 8a-2p to acquire Agency: United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49783 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Program Assistant Internship-UWEUP(prefer 20 or more hours per week) Great for an older high school or university student looking for summer work experience or anyone looking to build skills and references. Potentially a paid work experience position for eligible candidates, prescreen required for determination. Willing to train. Contact: Raulaniesa Aranda, CEO at 906-632-3700 ext.2, email: raulaniesa@unitedwayeup.org or stop in at 418 Ashmun Street Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Mon-Fri 8a-2p to acquire Agency: United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula (prefer 20 or more hours per week) Great for an older high school or university student looking for summer work experience or anyone looking to build skills and references. Potentially a paid work experience position for eligible candidates, prescreen required for determination. Willing to train. Contact: Raulaniesa Aranda, CEO at 906-632-3700 ext.2, email: raulaniesa@unitedwayeup.org or stop in at 418 Ashmun Street Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Mon-Fri 8a-2p to acquire Agency: United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49783 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Food Access & Farmer's Market Internship-UWEUPSomeone available from May 14 through September (possibly October) to help with farmers' market. Potentially a paid work experience position for eligible candidates, prescreen required for determination. Willing to train. Contact: Raulaniesa Aranda at 906-632-3700 ext. 2, email: raulaniesa@unitedwayeup.org or stop in at: 418 Ashmun St. Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Agency: United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula Someone available from May 14 through September (possibly October) to help with farmers' market. Potentially a paid work experience position for eligible candidates, prescreen required for determination. Willing to train. Contact: Raulaniesa Aranda at 906-632-3700 ext. 2, email: raulaniesa@unitedwayeup.org or stop in at: 418 Ashmun St. Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Agency: United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49783 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Window DecoratorsLooking for Volunteers to come to our office at: 418 Ashmun Street Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 to decorate our windows for our programs/volunteer opportunities/fundraisers or anything for the Holidays! We have ideas up our sleeves or you can come up with an appropriate theme for the County to see through our Windows. We have supplies if you have the time. Any questions or want to Schedule a Date? Give Aleesha a call at 906-632-3700 ext.3 or email at: aleesha@unitedwayeup.org Agency: United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula Looking for Volunteers to come to our office at: 418 Ashmun Street Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 to decorate our windows for our programs/volunteer opportunities/fundraisers or anything for the Holidays! We have ideas up our sleeves or you can come up with an appropriate theme for the County to see through our Windows. We have supplies if you have the time. Any questions or want to Schedule a Date? Give Aleesha a call at 906-632-3700 ext.3 or email at: aleesha@unitedwayeup.org Agency: United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49783 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: YouTube Channel-ReadingVolunteers to come into office or anywhere the Volunteer feels comfortable to Read a Children's book out loud for United Way of the EUP Staff to Record for our YouTube Channel. Stories are for Children during Holidays, School Breaks, even Summer Breaks or just want to listen to a book read out loud for them or even in the Classrooms to have the Children listen too by their Community Members. Will take maybe 30mins to read the Story and we will have a sheet for you to sign for you consent to post Social Media and YouTube Channel. This will be available everyday in March for Reading Month and after March it will be scheduled 2 days a month for Volunteers who want to continue coming in to read aloud. Check Scheduling New Address: 418 Ashmun Street Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Email: aleesha@unitedwayeup.org or lindsey@unitedwayeup.org Agency: United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula Volunteers to come into office or anywhere the Volunteer feels comfortable to Read a Children's book out loud for United Way of the EUP Staff to Record for our YouTube Channel. Stories are for Children during Holidays, School Breaks, even Summer Breaks or just want to listen to a book read out loud for them or even in the Classrooms to have the Children listen too by their Community Members. Will take maybe 30mins to read the Story and we will have a sheet for you to sign for you consent to post Social Media and YouTube Channel. This will be available everyday in March for Reading Month and after March it will be scheduled 2 days a month for Volunteers who want to continue coming in to read aloud. Check Scheduling New Address: 418 Ashmun Street Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Email: aleesha@unitedwayeup.org or lindsey@unitedwayeup.org Agency: United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49783 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Reading Buddy ProgramReading Buddies pair volunteers with Early Head Start and Head Start classrooms to make a difference in the lives of children by reading age-appropriate books to students who might not have books read to them regularly. Stories chosen are fun, and often contain moral or underlying social and emotional skills to help young children build a solid foundation as they being their school career. Volunteers spend about 20-minutes in the classroom reading to children 0-5. Once a month, activities are incorporated to assist with social and emotional skill building. To keep our young students safe and engaged, our Program will continue to offer a Virtual option, if applies. With the COVID-19 Pandemic keeping people isolated, it's more important than ever to make sure our volunteers stay connected with our students. This year, to limit contact, and align with back to school plans, we will be recording volunteers. You can either record a video reading a story or demonstrating a skill. Agency: United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula Reading Buddies pair volunteers with Early Head Start and Head Start classrooms to make a difference in the lives of children by reading age-appropriate books to students who might not have books read to them regularly. Stories chosen are fun, and often contain moral or underlying social and emotional skills to help young children build a solid foundation as they being their school career. Volunteers spend about 20-minutes in the classroom reading to children 0-5. Once a month, activities are incorporated to assist with social and emotional skill building. To keep our young students safe and engaged, our Program will continue to offer a Virtual option, if applies. With the COVID-19 Pandemic keeping people isolated, it's more important than ever to make sure our volunteers stay connected with our students. This year, to limit contact, and align with back to school plans, we will be recording volunteers. You can either record a video reading a story or demonstrating a skill. Agency: United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49783 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: United Way EUP in-office AssistantLooking for someone who would like to regularly volunteer to help out in our office on a scheduled basis!
Tasks include (but are not limited to):
Mailings - stuffing envelopes, folding fliers, labeling envelopes, etc. Cleaning - dusting, inside windows, table and counter tops, storage organization Recycling - hauling of recycling to the Recycle Facility (this requires volunteer to have a valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation) Flier Distribution - hanging event fliers at local businesses and organizations (a list of participating businesses will be provided)
Agency: United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula Looking for someone who would like to regularly volunteer to help out in our office on a scheduled basis!
Tasks include (but are not limited to):
Mailings - stuffing envelopes, folding fliers, labeling envelopes, etc. Cleaning - dusting, inside windows, table and counter tops, storage organization Recycling - hauling of recycling to the Recycle Facility (this requires volunteer to have a valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation) Flier Distribution - hanging event fliers at local businesses and organizations (a list of participating businesses will be provided)
Agency: United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49783 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Elder Justice ProgramElder abuse is a complex problem that is gaining awareness. It occurs in any setting and in relationships where there is an expectation of trust, or when a vulnerable person is targeted because of age or disability. Every community has different circumstances, strengths, challenges, and priorities when it comes to addressing elder abuse. United Way is expanding its programming to help our senior residents stay in their own homes longer, reduce isolation, and catch early warning signs of potential elder exploitation and abuse by developing a peer mentoring program. This program will begin in July 2021 and we are currently recruiting Volunteers! We are looking for volunteers who are interested in helping to guide conversations with their peers, work one-on-one or in small groups with seniors who may be experiencing financial difficulties due to exploitation, or help to facilitate coffee chats in your local area. To keep our Volunteers safe and engaged, and will offer virtual and hybrid opportunities in addition to our normal face-to-face options. Rest assured, this will be discussed prior to service with interested volunteers. Additional details will be shared during orientation. With the COVID-19 Pandemic keeping people isolated, it's more important than ever to make sure our senior volunteers stay connected.. To limit contact, and align with back to school plans, we will be recording volunteers. You can either record a video reading a story or demonstrating a skill. Agency: United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula Elder abuse is a complex problem that is gaining awareness. It occurs in any setting and in relationships where there is an expectation of trust, or when a vulnerable person is targeted because of age or disability. Every community has different circumstances, strengths, challenges, and priorities when it comes to addressing elder abuse. United Way is expanding its programming to help our senior residents stay in their own homes longer, reduce isolation, and catch early warning signs of potential elder exploitation and abuse by developing a peer mentoring program. This program will begin in July 2021 and we are currently recruiting Volunteers! We are looking for volunteers who are interested in helping to guide conversations with their peers, work one-on-one or in small groups with seniors who may be experiencing financial difficulties due to exploitation, or help to facilitate coffee chats in your local area. To keep our Volunteers safe and engaged, and will offer virtual and hybrid opportunities in addition to our normal face-to-face options. Rest assured, this will be discussed prior to service with interested volunteers. Additional details will be shared during orientation. With the COVID-19 Pandemic keeping people isolated, it's more important than ever to make sure our senior volunteers stay connected.. To limit contact, and align with back to school plans, we will be recording volunteers. You can either record a video reading a story or demonstrating a skill. Agency: United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49783 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Eup Trail Systems - Hiking Conditions, Mapping & MaintenanceAdventuring out on the trails, maintaining and caring for the local trails throughout the EUP watching for types of updates or repairs such as downed trees or a rough walking path, picking up trash along the trail, map trails out, observing for invasive species of plants and also, documenting which trails are beginner to expert level, we also encouraged to join other outdoor groups/meetings! We also have printed logs for anyone interested in this program as well as a few other surprises, Please TAKE PICTURES AND DOCUMENT AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE Agency: United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula Adventuring out on the trails, maintaining and caring for the local trails throughout the EUP watching for types of updates or repairs such as downed trees or a rough walking path, picking up trash along the trail, map trails out, observing for invasive species of plants and also, documenting which trails are beginner to expert level, we also encouraged to join other outdoor groups/meetings! We also have printed logs for anyone interested in this program as well as a few other surprises, Please TAKE PICTURES AND DOCUMENT AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE Agency: United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49783 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Become an Alliance for the Great Lakes Ambassador!The Alliance for the Great Lakes is a nonpartisan nonprofit working across the Great Lakes region to protect our most precious resource: the fresh, clean, and natural waters of the Great Lakes. We are active in advocacy, volunteering, education, and research. One of the ways to advance our efforts is by becoming an Alliance Ambassador. Alliance Ambassadors We give Ambassadors training about the Great Lakes and how best to advocate to protect them. Virtual meetings are held throughout the year where Ambassadors can learn from experts about Great Lakes topics like plastic pollution, invasive species, and water infrastructure. We also help Ambassadors build skills like public speaking and tabling. As an Ambassador, you will have many opportunities to take action for the lakes: - Give presentations to community, youth, and business groups about the Great Lakes and the threats they face - Table at community events to raise awareness about the Great Lakes and the Alliance - Share information and spread awareness on social media - And more! The Alliance is here to support you every step of the way. We provide all needed supplies and event preparation and reimburse for event costs, such as parking. If this program is of interest to you, let us know, and we can set up an introductory call, so that we can tell you a bit more about the program. Agency: Alliance for the Great Lakes The Alliance for the Great Lakes is a nonpartisan nonprofit working across the Great Lakes region to protect our most precious resource: the fresh, clean, and natural waters of the Great Lakes. We are active in advocacy, volunteering, education, and research. One of the ways to advance our efforts is by becoming an Alliance Ambassador. Alliance Ambassadors We give Ambassadors training about the Great Lakes and how best to advocate to protect them. Virtual meetings are held throughout the year where Ambassadors can learn from experts about Great Lakes topics like plastic pollution, invasive species, and water infrastructure. We also help Ambassadors build skills like public speaking and tabling. As an Ambassador, you will have many opportunities to take action for the lakes: - Give presentations to community, youth, and business groups about the Great Lakes and the threats they face - Table at community events to raise awareness about the Great Lakes and the Alliance - Share information and spread awareness on social media - And more! The Alliance is here to support you every step of the way. We provide all needed supplies and event preparation and reimburse for event costs, such as parking. If this program is of interest to you, let us know, and we can set up an introductory call, so that we can tell you a bit more about the program. Agency: Alliance for the Great Lakes Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49783 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Make a difference – join us on the beach!Keeping our Great Lakes beaches clean starts with you! Adopt-a-Beach cleanups are a fun, free, easy way to give back to your community and keep plastic pollution out of our Great Lakes. It’s easy to jump right into the Adopt-a-Beach community. Join a cleanup today! The Alliance for the Great Lakes is a nonpartisan nonprofit working across the Great Lakes region to protect our most precious resource: the fresh, clean, and natural waters of the Great Lakes. We are active in advocacy, volunteering, education, and research. Each year, through the Adopt-a-Beach program, thousands of volunteers work to keep the Great Lakes shorelines healthy by removing litter from our beaches and collecting important data. Join the Adopt-a-Beach movement today! You can take part in two ways: Find an Adopt-a-Beach cleanup near you and sign up. A Team Leader will meet you at the beach with all the supplies! You can also become a Team Leader and host your own cleanup with friends, family, or community members. This is a great opportunity to keep your community beautiful and engage those around you. We have lots of resources to help you organize a successful cleanup! We have 2 Virtual Team Leader Trainings coming up that you can register for below: June 26, 2024 12pm-1pm CDT July 17, 2024 6pm-7pm CDT We hope to see you on the beach this season! Agency: Alliance for the Great Lakes Keeping our Great Lakes beaches clean starts with you! Adopt-a-Beach cleanups are a fun, free, easy way to give back to your community and keep plastic pollution out of our Great Lakes. It’s easy to jump right into the Adopt-a-Beach community. Join a cleanup today! The Alliance for the Great Lakes is a nonpartisan nonprofit working across the Great Lakes region to protect our most precious resource: the fresh, clean, and natural waters of the Great Lakes. We are active in advocacy, volunteering, education, and research. Each year, through the Adopt-a-Beach program, thousands of volunteers work to keep the Great Lakes shorelines healthy by removing litter from our beaches and collecting important data. Join the Adopt-a-Beach movement today! You can take part in two ways: Find an Adopt-a-Beach cleanup near you and sign up. A Team Leader will meet you at the beach with all the supplies! You can also become a Team Leader and host your own cleanup with friends, family, or community members. This is a great opportunity to keep your community beautiful and engage those around you. We have lots of resources to help you organize a successful cleanup! We have 2 Virtual Team Leader Trainings coming up that you can register for below: June 26, 2024 12pm-1pm CDT July 17, 2024 6pm-7pm CDT We hope to see you on the beach this season! Agency: Alliance for the Great Lakes Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49783 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Seasonal Yard Maintenance SPRING & SUMMEROur communities have many senior citizens and disabled persons who are not able to keep up on yard work by themselves. Volunteers are needed to help out with many seasonal projects including lawn mowing, edging, flower bed weeding in the warmer months. Volunteers should have reliable transportation. Having your own yard tools is a plus but may not always be needed. If you register for this opportunity, we will contact you when we have a request - you are welcome to accept or deny the assignment at that time!
Agency: United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula Our communities have many senior citizens and disabled persons who are not able to keep up on yard work by themselves. Volunteers are needed to help out with many seasonal projects including lawn mowing, edging, flower bed weeding in the warmer months. Volunteers should have reliable transportation. Having your own yard tools is a plus but may not always be needed. If you register for this opportunity, we will contact you when we have a request - you are welcome to accept or deny the assignment at that time!
Agency: United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49783 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Seasonal Yard MaintenanceOur communities have many senior citizens and disabled persons who are not able to keep up on yard work by themselves. Volunteers are needed to help out with many seasonal projects including lawn mowing, edging, flower bed weeding in the warmer months; and snow clearing from sidewalks and driveways in the winter months on an as needed basis. Volunteers should have reliable transportation. Having your own yard tools is a plus but may not always be needed. If you register for this opportunity, we will contact you when we have a request - you are welcome to accept or deny the assignment at that time!
Agency: United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula Our communities have many senior citizens and disabled persons who are not able to keep up on yard work by themselves. Volunteers are needed to help out with many seasonal projects including lawn mowing, edging, flower bed weeding in the warmer months; and snow clearing from sidewalks and driveways in the winter months on an as needed basis. Volunteers should have reliable transportation. Having your own yard tools is a plus but may not always be needed. If you register for this opportunity, we will contact you when we have a request - you are welcome to accept or deny the assignment at that time!
Agency: United Way of the Eastern Upper Peninsula Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49783 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Disaster Services MemberFulfill the mission of the American Red Cross by helping your community and the country prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters large and small. Disaster workers have the opportunity to serve in many capacities with a range of time commitments. As a Disaster worker you can turn your compassion into action, leverage your unique skills and abilities, and serve your community as part of a dynamic and dedicated team.
Preparedness:
Home Fire Campaign Volunteer:
Working with your local fire department and your community to educate and install free smoke alarms
Test current smoke alarms
Install up to three smoke alarms per home.
We offer free training.
We offer tools necessary to do the job.
Our goal is to reduce fatalities by 25%
Being part of the bigger picture of giving back to your community
Pillowcase Project Volunteer:
Present preparedness education material to grade school children in a school setting.
Response:
We help people affected by disasters ranging from home fires to hurricanes by providing food, shelter, clothing, comfort and hope. Each year, volunteers respond to approx. 2,300 local disaster across the state of Michigan.
Disaster Action Team Member (Disaster Services Member):
DAT Members work on a scheduled, on-call basis and respond to disasters in their local community/geographical area
Day and overnight shifts available 24/7 – 365 days a year
Shifts are scheduled in advance (by the responder). Responders are expected to answer emergency calls and respond while on-duty.
Work with clients to begin the recovery casework process
Length of shift will vary by geographical area
Recovery:
Recovery Caseworker (Disaster Services Member):
To assist clients in bridging the gap between what they can accomplish on their own and what is necessary to allow them to move through the recovery process
Usually completed during daytime, weekday business hours (may differ by geographical area)
Agency: American Red Cross of Northern Michigan Fulfill the mission of the American Red Cross by helping your community and the country prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters large and small. Disaster workers have the opportunity to serve in many capacities with a range of time commitments. As a Disaster worker you can turn your compassion into action, leverage your unique skills and abilities, and serve your community as part of a dynamic and dedicated team.
Preparedness:
Home Fire Campaign Volunteer:
Working with your local fire department and your community to educate and install free smoke alarms
Test current smoke alarms
Install up to three smoke alarms per home.
We offer free training.
We offer tools necessary to do the job.
Our goal is to reduce fatalities by 25%
Being part of the bigger picture of giving back to your community
Pillowcase Project Volunteer:
Present preparedness education material to grade school children in a school setting.
Response:
We help people affected by disasters ranging from home fires to hurricanes by providing food, shelter, clothing, comfort and hope. Each year, volunteers respond to approx. 2,300 local disaster across the state of Michigan.
Disaster Action Team Member (Disaster Services Member):
DAT Members work on a scheduled, on-call basis and respond to disasters in their local community/geographical area
Day and overnight shifts available 24/7 – 365 days a year
Shifts are scheduled in advance (by the responder). Responders are expected to answer emergency calls and respond while on-duty.
Work with clients to begin the recovery casework process
Length of shift will vary by geographical area
Recovery:
Recovery Caseworker (Disaster Services Member):
To assist clients in bridging the gap between what they can accomplish on their own and what is necessary to allow them to move through the recovery process
Usually completed during daytime, weekday business hours (may differ by geographical area)
Agency: American Red Cross of Northern Michigan Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49855 Allow Groups: No |