Phone:
  231-722-6600
  Fax:
  231-722-6611

The following volunteer opportunities are available at many local agencies throughout the Muskegon County area. If you are interested, feel free to contact  Rhona at ext. 14 for more information.

 
 
Office/Clerical
  • Bulk mailings
  • Front Desk/Receptionist
  • Filing
  • Envelope Stuffing
  • Newsletter editing
  • Computer maintenance
  • Data Entry
Tutoring/Mentoring
  • Reading to children
  • Adult literacy programs
  • Youth mentoring (emotional support)
  • Tutoring in specific academic areas such as math, science, english etc.
  • Lunch buddies
  • Tutor teen moms to help them get their GED 
Nursing Homes
  • Friendly visiting
  • Activities assistants (nails, exercise, games etc.)
  • Assisting with errands and appointments
Food Pantries/Thrift Shops
  • Restock shelves
  • Distribute food
  • Customer service
  • Organize displays
  • Cleaning
Drivers
  • Help transport clients to medical/counseling appointments 
  • Deliver meals to homebound seniors
Maintenance/Repairs/Building
  • Help maintan building projects
  • Home repair
  • Other various mechanical support
Crafts
  • Helping Hands Program (knitting/sewing/crocheting to donate)
  • Mending clothing at local nursing home
Host/Hostess
  • Serve coffee
  • Greet travelers
 Hospitals/Museums
  • Clerical
  • Gift shop
  • Greeters/Hospitality
Medical
  • Medical Reserve Corps (assist in emergencies, help run clinics, provide office support)
  • CERT (provide non-medial support in case of an emergency) 
  • Provide course marshalling for 5k races.
Community Support
  • Truancy patrol
  • Sharing your musical/artistic gifts with others
  • Animal care
  • Disaster relief
  • Child development
  • Environmental care 
  • Summer Youth Program
For youth interested in volunteering, please contact 722-6600, x12.
For adults (ages 18-54), please contact 722-6600, x13.
For seniors (ages 55+), please contact 722-6600, x14.
 
  (LAST UPDATED July 28, 2010)