HandsOn Genesee, a program of Resource Genesee, is the Volunteer Center for Genesee County.

Volunteers are critical to the success of so many great efforts in our community! Whatever skills or interests you have, there's a place for you to help build a better Genesee County. We've listed a number of current volunteer opportunities below.

Do you need to do court ordered community service? Contact:

• Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, (810) 239-4441.
• North End Soup Kitchen, (810) 785-6911.
• First Presbyterian Church of Flint in downtown Flint, (810) 234-8673.
• American Red Cross, (810)232-1401, Ext. 304.  

HandsOn Genesee is proud to announce the launch of a new volunteer matching tool. 

HandsOnGenesee.org is now available for volunteers and nonprofit organizations to use! Volunteers can create a volunteer profile, sign up for volunteer opportunities online and create teams to sign up for volunteer events together. HandsOn Genesee even creates a civic transcript of your verified volunteer service. This can be a great help when applying for scholarships or tracking your volunteer service.

Nonprofits! Now is the time to get trained on www.handsongenesee.org and begin listing your volunteer opportunities. 

This is a full service volunteer management tool on the back side and a great volunteer recruiting tool on the public side of the web site. For training, contact Julia Zaher. You can begin today by creating your Partner Organization profile at www.handsongenesee.org.

We will continue to list volunteer opportunities here at the Resource Genesee web site during our transition time. Eventually we'd like to see all area nonprofits using HandsOnGenesee.org. 

Want your volunteer opportunities listed here? Contact Julia Zaher, (810)232-6285, with the information.

Current Volunteer Opportunities    

CLIO SUMMER FEST

Volunteers needed to help with our Hotdog Sale on April 5 at Clio Masonic Center 714 N Mills St., Clio. Proceeds go towards college scholarships for special needs high school students. Contact: Robert Edwards, rwp2010r@yahoo.com, (810)640-8698.

CLIO'S SUMMER KICK OFF

Needs volunteers for this festival which takes place May 31-June 3. Looking for people to work security, help with the ice cream cart and other activities. Contact: Robert Edwards, rwp2010r@yahoo.com, (810)640-8698.

COOK NEEDED FOR ST. MIKE'S SOUP KITCHEN

Volunteer cook needed for St. Michael's Breakfast Program. This program provides approximately 100 meals each Saturday morning at St. Michael's Church on 623 E. Fifth Ave., Flint. Seeking strong volunteers who can lift heavy pots of food to cook/serve each Saturday from 7-11 am.Contact: Ted Lau, 810-252-0767.
 

PACES DAY WITH THE CRIM FITNESS FOUNDATION

PACES stands for Parents and Children Exercising Simultaneously. We'll be leading games and activities for parents and children like sack races and jumping rope. The Crim Running Bear will be there! We need help setting up the event and running activities. Set up help needed at Saturday, May 5 at Noon at Max Brandon Park in Flint. Event goes from 1-3pm. Contact: Theresa Roach,  (810) 235-7894, troach@crim.org.  

HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS

Are you caring, compassionate and have a desire to help others? Becoming a Grace Hospice volunteer may be perfect for you! Our volunteers share their time and talents, offering companionship to our patients while easing the burden family members may feel. Help is needed to visit patients in their homes and we also need help in the office as well as out in the community. Contact: Carol Sheidler, (810)230-0127.

TUTORING/MENTORING:

Help kids ages 4-16 whose parents are in jail by volunteering as a tutor/mentor using the Reading & Counting to Success Program. Reading/math tutoring from 6-7:15pm Mon. and Wed. at Motherly Intercession located near the Flint Public Library. Contact: Jalessa, (810)424-9909, jalessamayes@comcast.net.

NORTH END SOUP KITCHEN:

Needs volunteers seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Prepare and serve food, help set up and clean up. Contact: John or Katherine (810)785-6911.

DRIVERS WITH TRUCK OR VAN:

Needed to pick up furniture and other donations for the North End Soup Kitchen. Contact: Jon Manse, 810-785-6911. 

SLOAN LONGWAY (WISNER'S WHIZBANG EMPORIUM & FAMILY SCIENCE ROOM):

Help staff keep exhibits in good repair, restock exhibit supplies and assist with cleaning of exhibits. Cleaning, climbing ladders, lifting up to 25 lbs, basic hand tool use involved. Contact: Laurie Bone, 810-237-3403. 

SLOAN LONGWAY GUEST SERVICES:

Need friendly folks to work in the gift shop helping with sales, collecting admission fees, answering visitors’ questions, conduct visitor surveys and more. Experience using cash register and in retail sales desired. Contact: Judi Latreille, 810-237-3450. 

FLINT AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM:

Help the staff of 21^st Century Community Learning Centers to run fun, hands on activities for elementary-high school students. 2:30-6:30pm Mon-Fri. Contact: Bethany Collins, 810-760-1805, bcollins@flintschools.org. 

CARE FOR TODDLERS:

While their parents are in GED classes and workshops. Shelter of Flint needs help Mon-Thurs, 6-8pm. Background check required. Contact: Robert Voiles, voiles2re@gmail.com, (810)239-5433.   

CLERICAL HELP NEEDED:

The Weiss Advocacy Center is seeking volunteers to help us with general office tasks and database entry one day per week (flexible hours).  You will be a great help to keep our office running efficiently and assist us in increasing our database so that we are able to raise additional funds to prevent child abuse in our community.  All volunteers must pass a background check.  Please contact Jamie Brooks 810-238-3333 x 4 or jamie@weissadvocacycenter.org 

HOSPICE HELP:

Hospice Advantage in Flint is looking for kind volunteers to spend time with those being cared for by hospice. There are many ways you can help. Contact: Marguarette Fredell, (810)347-4587, mfredell@hospiceadvantage.com.   

HURLEY COURTESY COACH DRIVERS:

Needed to drive the courtesy shuttle that picks up employees and guests from the parking lots and brings them to the hospital. Clean driving record needed. Training provided. Flexible schedule. Contact: Lisa Hasselbach, (810)262-9152 . 

HEARTLAND HOSPICE 

CALL BINGO AND MORE:

Rockwell Assisted Living in Fenton is looking for people who could lead activities once or twice a week on a regular basis. Need volunteers to call bingo on Saturday morning and more. Contact: Lu, (810)629-6391.

HOST/HOSTESS FOR ABUSED CHILDREN:

Weiss Advocacy Center is a powerful voice for child victims of abuse and neglect in Genesee County. Our state of the art facility provides a single interview and exam to a child who may have experienced severe physical or sexual abuse. Our family hosts are the calming presence for children and their families when undergoing an interview. They accompany and engage the family during waiting periods, entertain children, answer basic questions and provide reassurance. A 1-2 hour training is provided. Participation is flexible however, at least one day per month is requested. Volunteers must be at least 21 years of age. A thorough background check and adherence to center rules, regulations, confidentiality and standards are required.  Please contact Jamie Brooks, Program Manager at 810-238-3333 or jamie@weissadvocacycenter.org.

ELECTION INSPECTORS NEEDED:

The City of Flint/Genesee County is recruiting City of Flint residents to be election inspectors and work at the polls. Need good clerical skills and basic math. Work 2-4 Election Days per year. Inspectors are paid $96 per Election Day worked. Also paid for required training. Contact: Inez Brown, (810)766-7414. 

GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN:

Many opportunities to volunteer with girls in grades K-12. Troop leader, short-term programs, first-aid providers, outdoor programs, mentors, sales managers, clerical assistance. See all positions at http://www.gssem.org/Volunteer_Opportunities. Contact: Patricia Smith, (810)720 9063, psmith@gssem.org.  

HOUSEKEEPING:

Create a clean, welcoming environment for vulnerable children during investigations of abuse and neglect. Contact: Jonquil, Weiss Advocacy Center, (810) 238-3333.    

VOLUNTEER RECEPTIONIST:

The American Cancer Society needs volunteer receptionists. Must have good customer service and phone skills and be willing to work on other projects. Business casual dress required. Needed Mon-Fri: Tuesday-10-2 and 2-5, Wednesday-2-5, Friday-10-2 and 2-5. Contact: Shuntai Beaugard, shuntai.beaugard@cancer.org or (810)733-3702 ext.6266. 

MI GREEN SCHOOL FOUNDATION:

Looking for people to cut out birdhouse patterns, skilled in web design, photographer for events, clerical support to help with mailings and more. Training provided. Hours flexible. Contact: (810)626-2109.

ALS SUPPORT GROUP MODERATOR:

Looking for a volunteer to assist with running an evening support group once a month in Fenton for those affected by Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease) and their families. The support group will take place every 4^th Monday from 6:30-8:00 pm. Experience with patients (hospice/ALS) is preferred but not required. If interested, please contact Marie, (248)680-6540 or volunteer@alsa-michigan.org. 

HELP FAMILIES WHOSE LOVED ONES HAVE LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE (ALS)

Looking for volunteers in Genesee County who can help a local family by providing assistance with non-medical needs such as errands, daily chores, yard work, scrap booking, pet care, companionship, and more. There is currently no cause, no viable treatment, and no cure for ALS, which causes mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion for PALS and caregivers. Volunteers help PALS and caregivers tremendously by reducing stress and providing relief. contact Marie, (248)680-6540 or volunteer@alsa-michigan.org.   

FLINT CHILDREN’S MUSEUM:

Is looking for volunteers to assist with morning cleaning Wed thru Sat 8-10am, and exhibit cleaning Mondays 9am-3pm. Jacky Metcalfe, (810)767-5437, jmetcalfe@flintchildrensmuseum.org.

GENESEE COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Is looking for volunteers to help build homes and more. No construction experience needed.  Groups welcome. Contact Ryan Johnson, (810)766-9089 ext. 4 or rjohnson@geneseehabitat.org.  

WHALEY CHILDREN'S CENTER

Needs several volunteers willing to help as receptionist, greeting guests, answering phones, doing light administrative tasks. Other volunteer opportunities also available. Contact Katie Parker,  (810) 234-3603 Ext. 101, kparker@whaleychildren.org. 

CARRIAGE TOWN MINISTRIES

Needs help working in the clothing donation room, cleaning, renovating, serving meals and helping with special events. Contact Cindy, (810)233-8787 or volunteer@carriagetown.org.   

PAWS ANIMAL RESCUE

Needs immediate volunteer help on their Swartz Creek farm cleaning kennels, feeding animals, walking and socializing new arrivals. Also need food donations. Contact Edith, (810)767-6366. 

DOCTORS, NURSES, PHARMACISTS, MEDICAL ASSISTANTS, CLERICAL HELP

Genesee County Free Medical Clinic desperately needs your service! The clinic serves patients on Tuesday afternoon and evening, Wednesday afternoon and Friday morning. If you can serve for a 3-4 hour block of time, we need you! Call (810)235-4211 or gcfmc@comcast.net. 

FLINT ARTS COUNCIL SEEKS VOLUNTEERS

Second Friday Art Walk - the second Friday of every month from 6-9pm. Location: Greater Flint Arts Council, 816 S. Saginaw St., Downtown Flint. Help in a variety of ways. Contact: Cathy Johnson 810.238.6875 or cathy@greaterflintartscouncil.org.   

CERAMIC PROGRAM:

Help disabled and special needs adults with project details (painting), hold projects while they paint, help get lunches ready. Classes are Mon. and Wed. 8am-1pm. Contact: Dawn Shurter, Abilities First, (810)394-0974. 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

McCree Theatre is seeking new members for its board of directors, especially those with skills in accounting, marketing and fund development. Contact: Raynetta Speed, mccree.theatre@att.net or (810) 257-3088 ext. 536.

LITERACY VOLUNTEERS:

Love to read? Help adults with their reading skills who are preparing to take the GED.  Flexible schedule, 4-8 hours per week. Must be 18.  Contact Genesee County Literacy Coalition at Christ Enrichment Center. Debbie Springer, (810)239-9425.     

SERVE LUNCH TO SENIOR CITIZENS:

Volunteers needed to help serve already prepared lunches to senior citizens 11:30am-1pm, M-F, at Braidwood Manor, 336 N. Main St., Davison. Also looking for volunteer to call bingo on Mondays 6-8pm. Contact: Donna, (810)653-1808.  

RED CROSS BLOOD DONOR PROGRAM:

Needs help at community blood drives. Greet, register, serve juice and cookies to donors.  Contact: Janet Hamm, (810) 232-1401 , Ext. 304, hamm@geneseelapeer-redcross.org. 

HOME HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS:

DATA ENTRY AND FILING:

One day per week at The Court Appointed Special Advocate Program of the Weiss Advocacy Center.  Qualifications:  must be 21, have knowledge of Microsoft Access based programs, pass background check, and able to make a 6 month commitment, Tuesdays or Wednesdays preferred.  Please contact Jamie Brooks, CASA Program Manager, 810-238-3333 or email: casa-manager@sbcglobal.net.   

FOOD BANK:

Help staff the order desk (take food orders, make sure processed properly), sort donated food, build food pantry boxes. Minimum age: 14 (or 8 with an adult). Megan Buysse, Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, (810) 239-4441, mbuysse@secondharvest.org.

DO YOU KNIT OR CROCHET?

Join the year ‘round Yarns of Love group to make winter hats, mittens, scarves for area children in need. Contact Cindy Cromwell at United Way of Genesee County, (810)762-5827. 

FRIENDLY VISITORS:

Avalon Hospice needs volunteers to spend time once a week sitting with a patient, holding their hands, listening to their stories, reading or playing games together.  Also need help in our busy office.  Call Candy Leitheim (810) 733-7250, cleitheim@odsyhealth.com.

ADVOCATES:

Work on behalf of abused and neglected children in foster care as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Need: a compassionate heart, ability to communicate well and 15-20 hours per month. Must be 21. Extensive training and materials provided. Jamie Passon Brooks, CASA program manager, (810)234-7160 or Jamie@weissadvocacycenter.org.

PAINT, PATCH, BUILD:

Paint, patch - help a family stretch the dollars; second Saturday each month; ages 14 and up. No skills necessary although experts welcome. Salem Housing C.D.C., 3216 MLKing, Flint, (810) 785-5340, ext. 21 or e-mail ljohnston@salemhousing.org.   

VISITORS:

Friendly visitors are needed to visit with the elderly in nursing homes throughout Genesee County. Read a book, listen to a story or be a companion for a few hours. Laurie Ehrhardt, Citizens For Better Care, (810) 234-8840.    

MICAFE APPLICATION ASSISTANT:

Help Flint and Genesee County senior citizens sign up for a Bridge Card (food stamps), Medicaid and other government programs in Flint. Lindsey Felsing, (877) 664-2233.   

WISH GRANTER:

Volunteers needed to meet with wish kids and their families and conduct the visit that helps determine the child's wish. Help staff make arrangements to carry out child's wish. Jen Boan, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan, 800-622-9474 Ext. 121.  

BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS:

Work one-to-one with a child, sharing experiences and time, to help the child grow into a confident, capable person. Time commitment: regular visits with the child at least twice a month on individual basis for one year. Minimum age: 16. Contact Reta Stanley at(810) 235-0617.  

VOLUNTEER/DONATIONS:

The United Way needs experienced builders to help build handicap ramps, donations of lumber, building materials and a storage facility where ramps can be built and stored until needed. Theresa, (810) 762-5831.

TUTOR/BILINGUAL TUTOR:

Help English as second language students with translation to improve skills and to learn English. Hispanic Technology Center, Contact: Eduardo Zimmerman, (810) 424-3760.   

BILIINGUAL RECEPTIONISTS (ENGLISH/SPANISH)

Help the Hispanic Technology Center to serve a variety of bilingual individuals in the community by acting as volunteer receptionist. If you are bilingual in English and Spanish, we need you! Contact: Eduardo Zimmerman, (810) 424-3760. 

HOSPICE TRAINING:

Join an interdisciplinary team to give support to patients and their families during end-of-life care. No medical background required. Training provided. Visiting Nurse Services of Michigan, (800) 206-4806 or (810) 496-8779.  

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS:

Volunteers needed for youth and community programs after school, including open gym, life skills training, teen job preparation, computer proficiency, tutoring, crocheting, knitting, art, chess, checkers and more. Contact (810)789-7850, Urban League of Flint.