Volunteer in the Community
bring joy to others - and joy to yourself!
Great communities arise from the goodness of local people - be part of making our world better!
we are under construction, here - but the links you see ARE fully functional,
so click away and tiptoe into the satisfying and delight-filled world of being a VOLUNTEER
if you have other volunteer ideas, email the website, name and what they do to jack@jacklaneteam.com
https://www.projectfeedthekidstc.org/
Project Feed the Kids
Kids should never be hungry!
The Botanical Gardens
Get your green thumb working with the historic Botanical Gardens
Meals on Wheels and other community projects
A delightful blend of bringing sunshine (and food!) into people's lives
Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Be a mentor to a kid who needs it!
https://www.northskyraptor.org/
Bird of prey rehab organization - hawks, eagles, falcons, owls, vultures, osprey, harrier, kites
if you love birds - this organization will warm your soul!
https://www.michigan.gov/msp/divisions/grantscommunityservices/angel
MSP Angel Program
help kids with addiction problems - who want to get clean
https://www.womensresourcecenter.org/
Women's Resource Center
be part of a caring world for abused or disadvantaged women
https://www.aaanm.org/long-term-care-ombudsman/
Area Agency on Aging
all sorts of avenues, here - helping seniors in a variety of ways
Inland Seas - The mission of ISEA is to inspire a lifetime of Great Lakes curiosity, stewardship, and passion in people of all ages.
help kids know - and love - the Great Lakes
https://unitedwaynwmi.org/tuesday-toolmen/
Tuesday Toolmen (and women!) is a small group of volunteers that work to help keep seniors and families safe in their homes. The Tuesday Toolmen focus on home safety repairs for low-income neighbors. These repairs may include installing smoke detectors, working on minor plumbing, installing grab bars and handrails, weatherization, and more.
Dennos Museum - VISITOR Information DESK, MUSEUM STORE, DOCENTS, GALLERY GUARDS
help visitors enjoy the richness of the museum experience
https://upnorthpride.com/volunteer-2
Up North Pride initiatives
from serious matters to helping with just plain fun events!
https://fatherfred.org/volunteer/
Father Fred Foundation
a chance to offer some Help, Hope and Compassion for those in the community with needs
https://www.gtrlc.org/volunteer/signup/
Grand Traverse Land Conservancy
So many different ways to volunteer - from trail building to invasive species to protective plantings to goats (yes, goats!)
https://www.interlochen.org/engage
Interlochen Center for the Arts
From Mentors to concert help to welcoming students and families to being a Regional Ambassador where you live - so many ways to be a part of America's National Music Camp
https://www.alz.org/get-involved-now/volunteer/find-a-volunteer-opportunity
Alzheirmer's Association
you could be a Community Advocator, help with data entry or work in the field with those who live with this disease
https://pointapp.org/orgs/3436
Norte Youth Cycling
Have fun helping with the Iceman race, Spring Yard Sale, tuning up bikes for kids, Mud Sweat and Beers, TC Trails Fest
https://generationsahead.org/volunteer
Generations Ahead
helping pregnant and parenting teens complete their education, build resiliency and raise healthy children
Mentor, help with the Baby Pantry, Teach a skill, special events help - Mother's Day, Halloween, etc.
https://www.habitatgtr.org/volunteer/
Habitat For Humanity
help people help themselves - on a build job, at the RE store, as a Mentor, in Leadership
https://crsmediationtc.org/join-us/
Conflict Resolution Services
an opportunity to share your expertise in civil, child custody and domestic disputes
https://greatlakeskids.org/get-involved/volunteering/
Great Lakes Children Museum
exhibit installations, special events, computer-tech folks, event staffing and more
https://www.kidneycompanions.org/volunteer-roles
Kidney Companions
transplants require behind the scenes coordination - from rides to food to care for pets
https://www.vasa.org/Race/NorthAmericanVasaFestivalofRaces/Page/Volunteer
Vasa Race
join the army of volunteers for one of America's biggest ski races - fun, fun, fun!!
https://traversetrails.org/volunteer/
Traverse Area Recreational Trails (T.A.R.T.)
so many different ways to support/build/maintain our great trail pathways
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