Jackson County
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If you are looking for fun and meaningful ways to volunteer in Jackson county, you've come to the right place! Our volunteer center features numerous volunteer activities for all your interests. We feature opportunities at various times with over 30 organizations, ranging from one-time events to year-long commitments.
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Community Volunteer Opportunities
| Organization | Volunteer Project | Opportunity Description | Contact Person | Phone | Dates Needed | Times Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Careline Health Group | office and field volunteer for hospice | Direct Volunteers-to visit with hospice patients and provide companionship. Playing music, pet visits, doing activities, having conversations with patients, and more. Indirect Volunteers- office volunteers who help with copying, putting together binders, filling out thank you notes, birthday cards and various office tasks. Also, in need of sewers who can make, fidget blankets, neck and donut pillows, and more. Some work can be done from home. | Valerie Broughton | 517-247-8217 | vbroughton@carelinehealthgroup.com | ongoing | ongoing |
| Dungytreei Heritage Foundation | Volunteer Tutors | Aiding students at Kinderstar Academy Dungrytreei with homework and other academic needs. | Dena K Morgan, Chief Executive Director | 517-240-3511 | Care@dungytreeiheritagefoundation.org | Weekdays | Anytime |
| American Red Cross | Blood Drive Volunteer | Volunteers needed at blood drives across Jackson County to assist with donor check in and canteen (cookies and juice) table. Ages 16+ | Abigail Wright-Geddes | (517) 230-6275 | abigail.wrightgeddes@redcross.org | Various | Various |
| AWARE, Inc. | On-call Crisis Response | Provide face-to-face, voluntary intervention and support on an emergency on-call basis to survivors of sexual assault. | Karis Tripp | 517-783-1638 X 136 | ktripp@awareshelter.org | Ongoing | Evenings, weekends, overnights |
| SouthernCare Hospice | Administrative Volunteer | Assist with administrative tasks, office support, or card making. | Elaine Gribble | 517-788-6838 | elaine.gribble@southerncareinc.com | Ongoing | Flexible |
| Thome PACE | Adopt a Grandparent | We have a few seniors that have NO family and could use someone to visit with at various places around the county. | Dawn Buchbinder | 734-489-9740 | dbuchbinder@thomepace.org | 1-2 times/month | varies- you decide |
| Youth Haven | Grounds Clean-Up | Youth Haven serves hundreds and hundreds of hurting and needy kids in Jackson and surrounding communities. We are seeking help from volunteers for landscaping, leaf removal, brush removal, and general grounds clean up. We need extra hands to take care of our 400 acres! Please complete our Volunteer Application which is located on our website. | Melissa Martin | 517-569-3328 | melissamartin@youthhaven.org | Any time | Any Time |
| Arbor Hospice | Visiting Hospice Patients | Provide companionship to patients living in their own homes, nursing homes, and assisted living communities in your area. | Alana Knoppow | 248-303-6818 | aknoppow@arborhospice.org | Ongoing | Open |
| Jackson County Medical Care | Helping Our Elders | Bingo Helpers, Community Outings, 1:1 Visits, Religious Services, Entertainment | Jamie Meads | 517-782-8500 Ext. 177 | jjm@jcmcf.com | Anytime | Anytime |
| Residential Hospice | Patient Companions | Our companions act as friendly ears, a warm hand, and a bright smile to our patients and families. No direct care is involved, just your presence. | Eric Wood | 8105380281 | woode@residentialhospice.com | ongoing | ongoing |