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1 Grand Rapids Volunteer Opportunities ACCESS of West Michigan 2850 Kalamazoo Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI accessofwestmichigan.org Work at a food pantry Help with various tasks at one of the 11 food pantries ACCESS works with within the Greater Grand Rapids area. Arbor Circle 1115 Ball Ave. NE Grand Rapids, MI Opportunities: Collect Hygiene Supplies Travel or hotel sized toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, deodorant, lotion, shampoo, combs/brushes, etc. would be appreciated. Collect Art Supplies Teen appropriate art supplies such as paper, markers, glue, etc. are needed for residents of a youth shelter run by Arbor Circle. Make Welcome Posters Donations of hand-made, teen appropriate posters with encouraging words that can be used to decorate the youth shelter at Arbor Circle are appreciated. Contact Janelle for directions/parameters. Make Placemats Donations of hand-made, teen appropriate placemats that can be used to decorate the dining room of the youth shelter at Arbor Circle are appreciated. Contact Janelle for directions/parameters. Blandford Nature Center 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW Grand Rapids, MI Opportunities: Outdoor work Various outdoor projects are available.

2 Brookcrest Retirement Community 3400 Wilson Ave. Grandville, MI Spend some time with a resident Play games, read, feed the ducks, go for a walk, etc. Comprenew 629 Ionia Ave. SW Grand Rapids, Michigan Work alongside other community partners and young people disassembling and recycling computers and other electronics. You will positively impact their lives as well as our environment by keeping computer byproducts and other electronics out of landfills. Degage Ministries 144 South Division Grand Rapids, Opportunities: Meal Assistance Bingo Lead a game. Host a Party Host an ice cream social night Have your band provide special music for an evening Sponsor a patron outing Host an activity during dinner Prayer Partner Receive a list of prayer requests via . Toiletry Bags Ziploc bags containing (travel sized) toothpaste, a toothbrush, soap, deodorant, lotion, shampoo and a comb/brush are needed for both men and women. Assembled bags can be dropped off at Degage. See the list of needs at- Family Promise of Grand Rapids 906 South Division Avenue Suite 205 Grand Rapids, MI familypromisegr.org Programs: Interfaith Hospitality Network ReBuilding Individuals Partners in Housing Furniture Donation Program

3 Family Mentoring Opportunities: Read to children Families are needed to spend some time reading to children that Family Promise serves. Help with resume s Look for housing Provide transportation Many other opportunities on their website listed above God s Kitchen 303 Division Avenue South Grand Rapids, MI (616) Opportunities: Pantry help Sort goods. Various small projects Contact God s Kitchen for more information. Guiding Light Mission 255 South Division Grand Rapids, Guiding Light Mission at or volunteer@lifeonthestreet.org Opportunities: Cleaning Painting Sorting donations Baking Donations of homemade baked goods are appreciated (especially during Easter!). Toiletry Bags Ziploc bags containing (travel sized) toothpaste, a toothbrush, soap, deodorant, lotion, shampoo and a comb/brush are needed for both men and women. Assembled bags can be dropped off at the Mission. Heartside Ministry 54 South Division Grand Rapids, or volunteer@heartside.org Opportunities: Fellowship Volunteers are needed to sit with and share in conversation. Various small projects Contact Heartside for more information.

4 Humane Society of Kent County 3077 Wilson Avenue NW Grandville, Opportunities: Cleaning Sweeping, mopping, windows, bathrooms, adoption rooms, etc. Outdoor pooper-scooper Inner City Christian Federation (ICCF) Family Haven Cherry Street Grand Rapids, Opportunities: Outdoor Work Rake leaves, weed, pick up trash, etc. at various ICCF lots/properties throughout Grand Rapids. Organize and run a Drive Gather items from your home and from family, neighbors or friends. Drive ideas include, but are not limited to, a toy drive, sheet drive, diaper drive or clothing drive. Play! Come and play with the children staying at Family Haven. The toys, board games, video games and books are provided you provide the fun! Children s Activities Organize and run a craft or story hour session with the children staying at Family Haven. Kids Food Basket 2055 Oak Industrial Grand Rapids, or volunteer@kidsfoodbasket.org Opportunities: Bag Decorating Buy and decorate 8 lb. (or extra large) lunch bags, which are used to hold the sack suppers KFB provides to hungry children in Kent County. Re-packing Projects Home-mixed trail mix and other snacks are needed for the sack suppers. These projects may be done off-site. Contact KFB for more information. Re-packing Projects Contact KFB for more information. Sandwich Making Contact KFB for more information.

5 Mel Trotter Ministries Mel Trotter Ministries Store 225 Commerce SW th Street Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, Vince at , x 226 (Indicate you are calling to volunteer in the National Day of Service) Apply on-line to volunteer at Opportunities: Meal Assistance Volunteers are needed to work various dinner shifts in the kitchen. Retail Help is needed to sort through donations at the retail location listed above. Additional retail help may be needed in the store, as well. Rose Garden Homes 3391 Prairie SW Grandville, MI Opportunities: Spend some time with a resident Play games, do a craft, read, etc. Senior Neighbors, Inc. 820 Monroe Ave. NW Suite 460 Grand Rapids, MI Opportunities: Assist seniors at their homes Wash windows, yard work, gardening, cleaning, etc. Trinity Reformed Church or find them on Facebook Community Kitchen Northwest Food Pantry 520 Leonard NW 1224 Davis NW Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, Community Kitchen The Lord s Bounty Clothing Store Meal Assistance Volunteers are needed at the Community Kitchen on Thursday evenings. Northwest Food Pantry Opportunities: Varied Contact the pantry for more information. The Lord s Bounty Clothing Store Katie at or lordsbounty@peoplepc.com

6 Opportunities: Sort clothing Chat with customers Clean Urban Family Ministries 525 Eastern Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI urbanfamilyministries.org Use the contact form and sign up page on their website Opportunities: Outdoor Work Rake leaves, weed, plant flowers, etc. Organize donated clothing Sort, hang and fold donated clothing. Meal Assistance Help supply the food for and/or serve food during the weekly pancake breakfast. Bible Drive - Collect new and used Bibles for kids and adults West Michigan Refugee Education and Cultural Center 224 Carrier Street NE Grand Rapids, MI Opportunities: be a family coordinator: a link between the family and their child(ren) s school by attending parent teacher/interviews, educating parents on the education system, tracking the student s progress at school, informing teachers of refugee issues etc. be a tutor: help refugee students with their homework at the after school homework club requires a weekly commitment

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