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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Love INC of Jackson County | Call Center | answer phone calls for help and refer to network churches for assistance. | Shaunta Patton | 517-782-9766 Ext 4 | director@loveofjackson.org | Monday's & Thursday's | 9:30am to 2:30pm |
| American Red Cross | Office Support | 15-20 hours weekly to help maintain public accessibility to the Red Cross in Jackson. Basic computer knowledge will be helpful. | Beth Philo | 517-531-5120 | beth.philo4@redcross.org | Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays | 10am - 3pm |
| SouthernCare Hospice | Patient Visitation | Looking for volunteers who would be interested in providing our patients with with supportive, compassionate, friendly visits. Volunteers make their own schedule with a minimum of 15-30 minutes twice a month. Volunteers can assist with a variety of things including bingo, ice cream socials, game nights, reading, music entertainment, etc. Orientation and background check required.TB test and CPR certification are provided. | Ashley Long | (517) 788-6838 | ashley.long@southerncareinc.com | Any | Any |
| SouthernCare Hospice | Administrative Volunteer | Looking for volunteers who would like to gain experience in the healthcare field. Volunteers are responsible for creating packets, organizing binders, answering phones, and filing. We do not require a schedule, you can volunteer on days and times that work for you. Orientation and background check required. | Ashley Long | (517) 788-6838 | ashley.long@southerncareince.com | Any | Any |
| SouthernCare Hospice | Music Volunteers | Do you play an instrument? Do you love to sing? Looking for musically inclined people to brighten our patient’s day. Music has proven to improve people’s mood and demeanor. Volunteers can give as much time as they are able. Orientation and background check required. | Ashley Long | (517) 788-6838 | ashley.long@southerncareinc.com | Any | Any |
| Dahlem Conservancy Center | preschool and Education projects | answering phones, cash register sales in the Gift Shop, land stewardship, light maintenance | Ben Dandrow | 517-782-3453 | bdandrow@dahlemcenter.org | Numerous | 9 am - 5 pm |
| Reality's Chance Horse Sanctuary | Help The Horses of Reality's Chance Sanctuary | Reality's Chance is a horse sanctuary located in Jackson County that rescues any horse that comes to us in need as well as shedding light on the treatment of Mustangs in America. Ongoing volunteer opportunities from grooming, feeding, gardening, mending fences, cleaning pastures and community outreach. | Sara Duda | 810-444-2699 | sara@realityschance.org | various | various |
| Our Neighbors Keeper | Help deliver Goods to Families | We need assistance delivering free furniture and household goods to families the used to be homeless | Patricia Gougeon | 5172623189 | ourneighborskeeper@aol.com | ongoing various | ongoing various |
| John George Home | Music Entertainment | We are looking for energetic volunteers who can share their love of music with our residents. Any type of instrument is welcome including singing. Schedule is very flexible. | Gay Hock | 517-783-4131 | activities@johngeorgehome.com | Year Round | Various |