Give Big Month Volunteer Opportunity: Focus: HOPE (Metro Detroit)
2025-09-11 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit)
Volunteer Opportunity: Focus: HOPE – Detroit
Focus: HOPE provides food to over 42,000 limited-income seniors in and around Detroit. Each month, seniors receive a box of nonperishable foods and volunteers are the ones who make it happen!
What You’ll Be Doing
Work in groups of up to 30 per assembly line
Cut stock and pack canned foods into boxes as they roll down the line
Unwrap/unbox pallets, collapse boxes for recycling, and handle plastic waste
Expect moderate activity (bending, lifting, moving items)
A full volunteer line can pack 500+ boxes in one shift!
Dress Code
Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes
Layers are recommended (warehouse temps fluctuate)
No sleeveless shirts, short shorts, or midriff tops
Bring work gloves if you have them
Keep valuables at home, in your car, or on your person
Safety Guidelines
Please stay home if you’re not feeling well or have had a recent COVID-19 exposure
Masks are strongly encouraged inside the building
Handwashing and sanitizer stations available
Age Requirement
Must be 13+ to participate
Minors must be accompanied by a guardian who can sign a printed waiver on-site
Location & Parking
Focus: HOPE, 1400 Oakman Boulevard, Detroit MI 48238
Parking: Across the street in the gated lot (entrance on La Salle Blvd. at Oakman).
Do not park in the Early Learning Center lot or between buildings.
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Give Big Month Volunteer Opportunity: Kids Food Basket - Farming (Holland, MI)
2025-09-12 09:00 - 11:00
Volunteer Opportunity: Kids’ Food Basket – Holland Farm
Join us at the Ottawa/Allegan farm for a unique volunteer shift with Kids’ Food Basket!
What You’ll Be Doing
Tasks may include:
Planting, weeding, harvesting
Washing and general clean-up
Supporting seasonal farm projects
Please note: farm volunteer work depends on the growing season, so tasks may vary. Come ready to work, get dirty, and have fun!
What to Wear
Protective clothing for sun, wind, or rain (hat, long sleeves, etc.)
Closed-toe, sturdy shoes required (no slip-ons or sandals)
Volunteer safety on the farm is a top priority!
Arrival Time
Please arrive at least 10 minutes early to your scheduled shift.
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Give Big Month Volunteer Opportunity: Bed Build - Sleep in Heavenly Peace (Westland, MI)
2025-09-13 08:30 - 12:00
Volunteer Opportunity: Bunks Across America – Bed Build
Saturday, September 13th
Western Wayne County (MI)
Join us as we build 50 beds for children in Wayne County who are currently without a bed of their own.
What You’ll Be Doing
Tasks may include:
Cutting, sanding, drilling, assembling, staining, and branding bed parts
Working alongside other volunteers to make an immediate impact
The Purpose
This project directly supports children in need while also creating a meaningful, hands-on volunteer experience for everyone involved.
The Vibe
Active & Social – Be ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference!
Donuts and coffee provided
What to Bring
No tools required – everything will be supplied
Wear clothes suitable for construction work (sturdy shoes, clothes you don’t mind getting dusty)
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Give Big Month Volunteer Opportunity: Disability Connections Ramp Build (Jackson, MI)
2025-09-26 09:00 - 17:00
Volunteer Opportunity: Disability Connections – Ramp Build
Thursday, September 26th
Starts at 9:00 AM
Join Disability Connections in Jackson as we build a ramp to improve accessibility for a local resident.
What You’ll Be Doing
No construction skills are required — there are tasks available for all skill levels!
Cutting, assembling, and building pieces of the ramp
General support tasks (measuring, holding materials, cleanup, etc.)
If you have a drill, feel free to bring it along.
What to Wear
Comfortable clothing for the weather
Closed-toe shoes (sneakers or boots recommended)
Extras
Lunch will be provided
Please bring your own water
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Give Big Month Volunteer Opportunity: Kids Food Basket - Meal Production (Muskegon, MI)
2025-09-27 00:00
Volunteer Opportunity: Kids’ Food Basket – Meal Production
We need your help preparing good, healthy, and nourishing meals for children and families in our community!
What You’ll Be Doing
Tasks may include:
Packing meals
Sorting food
Re-packing bulk food items
Other food prep projects as needed
Projects may change last minute depending on food availability, so please come ready to be flexible!
What to Wear
Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
Dress for the season (production floor can be hot or cold)
Hairnets and beard/facial nets (if applicable) will be provided and must be worn when working with open food
Closed-toe shoes required
Arrival Time
Please arrive at least 10 minutes early to your scheduled volunteer shift.
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