There are hundreds of people and organizations who need your help. Finding a volunteer activity that matches your strengths and interests makes volunteering rewarding! View the on-going categorized volunteer opportunities below. 

How to Find Volunteer Opportunities?

MooseWood Nature Center is a non-profit nature center located at Presque Isle Park in Marquette and is looking for volunteers to host the center and welcome visitors, care for live animals during the week, help with visiting school groups and fundraisers like the Haunted Bog Walk in October. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Scot or Tiffany at 906-228-6250 or moosewoodnc@gmail.com.


NMU Wildpups is looking for volunteers to help set up, be a student coordinator, and tear down NMU Wildpup events. Volunteers are mainly needed for greeting students/participants, encouraging them to participate in research, and funneling students through the event. We need help setting up in the Library, moving furniture, and tearing down after. Volunteers are more than welcome to visit the dogs as well! We are looking for 6 or more volunteers. Volunteers are needed 1.5 hours before the event starts and 30 minutes after. For more information or to volunteer, please email animaltherapy@nmu.edu.


The Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter (UPAWS) has many opportunities available from direct care of the animals to behind-the-scenes office work to helping at fundraisers and events. UPAWS is a busy place! We ask that in-shelter volunteers commit to a day and time that they can come weekly or at a minimum bi-monthly and be able to fulfill this commitment for a minimum of 6 months. All in-shelter volunteers must attend an orientation, which is held twice a month. In-shelter volunteers are needed 7 days a week from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. with Thursday's until 6:30 p.m.

If interested, please visit http://upaws.org/the-shelter/volunteer-opportunities to learn more. Contact Ann Brownell at volunteer@upaws.org or 906-475-6661 for more information.


Upper Peninsula Sled Dog Association is looking for volunteers to assist with two sled dog events: the UP 200 Dryland Dash and the UP 200 Midnight Run/Jack Pine 30 (February 2025). There are numerous volunteer positions available both indoors and outdoors. Possible opportunities include start/finish setup and takedown; team leaders for road crossings; crowd control; vet check; times and recorders; merchandise and silent auction; communications and public relations; web content and updates about trail development and safety. Additional information can be found at www.up200.org. Volunteer here: https://www.up200.org/volunteers/. If you have questions, please contact Darlene at dwalch@nmu.edu.


Willow Farm Therapeutic Riding needs volunteers to side walk next to horses carrying children with physical and cognitive disabilities. Volunteer training is required and will be held at Willow Farm. For more information, please contact Julie at 906-869-0424 or by e-mail at qfrazier0822@gmail.com

The Alzheimer's Association is looking for Alzheimer's Association Community Educators (AACEs) who are volunteer public speakers who help raise awareness, provide education and expand the research of Alzheimer's Association programs in the community.  AACEs deliver Alzheimer's Association Core Curriculum using prepared training materials on topics related to Alzheimer's disease and other dementias as well as information for individuals and families impacted by the disease.

KEY ACTIVITIES:

  • Communicate effectively and deliver Core Curriculum (Common Programs) presentations and information to the community.
  • Adhere to Alzheimer's Association’s established curricula and position statements.
  • Work with Alzheimer’s Association staff partners to identify and coordinate education programs that reach target audiences. Coordination includes securing program partner, scheduling, preparing presentations, and managing needed materials.
  • Serve as presenter for chapter-scheduled education programs and conferences.
  • Connect members of the community with additional Association services by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline.
  • Complete necessary paperwork for reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Proactive and passionate about the mission of Alzheimer’s Association.
  • Demonstrated success with public speaking, excellent presentation and education skills.
  • Understanding of adult learning principles.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  • Comfort with computers and familiarity with email and PPT presentations.
  • Ability to network, and collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners.
  • Experience with dementia as a family member or health care professional preferred.

COMMITMENT EXPECTED:

  • AACE volunteers commit to a 1-year term delivering a minimum of 12 presentations.
  • Terms are renewable upon successful completion of annual goal-setting conversation with your staff partner.
  • Orientation includes: online program volunteer welcome and orientation (1 hour) + self-study or in-person role training with staff partner (~2 hours).
  • AACE volunteers must observe 1 community presentation led by a staff or mentor + present 1 Common Program while being observed /evaluated by a staff or mentor prior to deployment in the community.
  • Background checks are required as part of the volunteer selection process.
  • Comply with Alzheimer’s Association volunteer policies and procedures.
  • Participate in initial training and ongoing education about Alzheimer’s, dementia and the Alzheimer's Association.

BENEFITS TO THE VOLUNTEER:

  • Perfect your public speaking ability and technique.
  • Serve your local community and people you care about.
  • Increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
  • Be recognized in your community as a leader and resource for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
  • Build your resume and skill set.
  • Perfect your community engagement technique and help mobilize your community to create a world without Alzheimer’s.
  • Join a network of other volunteers, Alzheimer's Association staff and professionals and caregivers in the aging field.

    For more information or to volunteer, please contact Sundi Taylor at sdtaylor@alz.org or 906-361-4077.

Janzen House Inc.

The Janzen House is a homeless shelter/low-income living house, which can house up to 32 residents. Volunteers are needed to help paint, with meals, or clean and possibly with some office work.  For more information, please contact Brent Clark at 906-226-2271 or by e-mail at janzenhouseoffice@gmail.com.


Marquette County Habitat for Humanity

Marquette County Habitat for Humanity’s Vision:  A world where everyone has a decent place to live.  Our Mission Statement:  Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. 

Volunteer opportunities include:

  • Being part of a work crew who works directly on construction/repair projects.
  • Participating on a committee that focuses on family selection and development, church relations, build site selection, public relations, and social media.
  • Helping in the office, organized donated lunches for work crews, stuffing envelopes, data entry, program development, fundraising, special projects, and volunteer recruitment.
  • Working in the ReStore, picking up, sorting, cleaning, merchandising donated items.

Please contact Karen Benstrom at 906-228-3578 or karen@mqthabitat.org at our administrative office.  Hours and dates are flexible.


Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MHDDS)

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MHDDS) is looking for volunteers to assist with supervising parenting time visits with youth who are in foster care. The visits are with the foster youth and their parents/families. These visits must be supervised via court orders. The volunteer must be willing to transport and attend the visits, a State of Michigan vehicle will be provided. The visits are often conducted between 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. and are approximately 1-2 hours in length. This is a great opportunity to learn more about children services; the volunteer will be working alongside foster care workers and supervisors of MDHSS. A background check is required for this position. Please contact Jim Gray at 906-458-2714 or grayj13@michigan.gov.


Mothers of Pre-Schools (MOPS)

Marquette Area Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) needs volunteers to help with childcare during their meetings, the first Thursday of the month from September - May from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Meetings are held at Messiah Lutheran Church, 305 W. Magnetic St., Marquette. Children range in age from newborn through kindergarten. Any interested candidates over the age of 18 would be subject to a background check prior to their first volunteer date. If you're interested, please email Renee Jewett at rkivioja@nmu.edu to request a MOPS disclosure form or let us know if you are a returning volunteer. If new, you'll receive a Google "Disclosure/Release/Authorization" form to complete electronically. Once your information is received, a background check will be completed, and you'll be contacted. For more information, you may also message our Marquette Area MOPS Facebook page.


MSU Extension

The MSU Extension health and nutrition educator is looking for volunteers to help with updating nutrition and fitness education activities and materials, assist with cooking demonstrations and in classes for youth and/or adults, and occasional health fairs.  For more information, please contact Lynn Krahn at 906-475-5731 or by e-mail at krahn@anr.msu.edu.


Propylon Nonprofit Housing Corporation

Propylon has three types of volunteer activities available. Activity leaders are those that lead activities for residents such as exercise, art, gardening, and more. Caregivers help residents with personal and apartment care or errands. Companions spend quality time with residents such as going out for coffee. Please contact Odessa Adams for more information at 906-869-0928, 906-228-4446, or odessa.adams@lsswis.org.


Women’s Center

The Women’s Center in Marquette is looking for volunteers in three areas:  Harbor House Shelter Coverage, Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) and Domestic Violence Advocacy Team (DVAT), and Court Support.  All volunteers should possess active listening skills, empathy skills, and be willing to advocate for victim rights. For more information, please contact Michelle Fortunato at 906-225-1346 ext. 204 or by e-mail at mfortunato@miuplink.com.  

The Alzheimer's Association is looking for Alzheimer's Association Community Educators (AACEs) who are volunteer public speakers who help raise awareness, provide education and expand the research of Alzheimer's Association programs in the community.  AACEs deliver Alzheimer's Association Core Curriculum using prepared training materials on topics related to Alzheimer's disease and other dementias as well as information for individuals and families impacted by the disease.

KEY ACTIVITIES:

  • Communicate effectively and deliver Core Curriculum (Common Programs) presentations and information to the community.
  • Adhere to Alzheimer's Association’s established curricula and position statements.
  • Work with Alzheimer’s Association staff partners to identify and coordinate education programs that reach target audiences. Coordination includes securing program partner, scheduling, preparing presentations, and managing needed materials.
  • Serve as presenter for chapter-scheduled education programs and conferences.
  • Connect members of the community with additional Association services by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline.
  • Complete necessary paperwork for reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Proactive and passionate about the mission of Alzheimer’s Association.
  • Demonstrated success with public speaking, excellent presentation and education skills.
  • Understanding of adult learning principles.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  • Comfort with computers and familiarity with email and PPT presentations.
  • Ability to network, and collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners.
  • Experience with dementia as a family member or health care professional preferred.

COMMITMENT EXPECTED:

  • AACE volunteers commit to a 1-year term delivering a minimum of 12 presentations.
  • Terms are renewable upon successful completion of annual goal-setting conversation with your staff partner.
  • Orientation includes: online program volunteer welcome and orientation (1 hour) + self-study or in-person role training with staff partner (~2 hours).
  • AACE volunteers must observe 1 community presentation led by a staff or mentor + present 1 Common Program while being observed /evaluated by a staff or mentor prior to deployment in the community.
  • Background checks are required as part of the volunteer selection process.
  • Comply with Alzheimer’s Association volunteer policies and procedures.
  • Participate in initial training and ongoing education about Alzheimer’s, dementia and the Alzheimer's Association.

BENEFITS TO THE VOLUNTEER:

  • Perfect your public speaking ability and technique.
  • Serve your local community and people you care about.
  • Increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
  • Be recognized in your community as a leader and resource for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
  • Build your resume and skill set.
  • Perfect your community engagement technique and help mobilize your community to create a world without Alzheimer’s.
  • Join a network of other volunteers, Alzheimer's Association staff and professionals and caregivers in the aging field.

    For more information or to volunteer, please contact Sundi Taylor at sdtaylor@alz.org or 906-361-4077.

American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society (ACS) is looking for volunteers in the Marquette area to participate in their Road to Recovery program. This program links volunteer drivers with patients who are in need of transportation to and from treatments and appointments. Volunteers would be trained through an online teaching series, need to have valid automobile insurance and a current driver's license. Volunteers must also have a good driving record and any availability during the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The ACS understands that people have their own activities to attend to and appreciate any time volunteers have to offer even if it's only a couple hours a week. If interested, you can call 1-800-227-2345 to start coordinating your volunteering, and if you have any more questions, contact volunteerengement@cancer.org!


American Red Cross

The Superior UP Chapter of the American Red Cross assists with Disaster Services by meeting with people affected by disasters day or night to provide shelter, food, clothing and mental health services, collects over 1,000 pints of blood annually through their blood collection program, provides emergency communications to people in the armed services deployed overseas and provides education and training on safety topics such as life guarding, CPR/First Aid, and babysitters training. Students volunteering with the Red Cross can help with clerical work, be part of the Disaster Action Team, or work first-hand with disaster services clients, teach CPR and more. For more information, please call 906-228-3659.


Care Clinic

The Care Clinic is looking for volunteers to assist with various opportunities including receptionist positions, mentoring, cleaning, and special projects. Childcare volunteers are also needed for classes offsite. For more information, please contact Wendy Pelto at 906-228-2273 or by e-mail at wpelto@careclinicmqt.org.


D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans

This is a long-term health care facility for veterans. Volunteers are needed to help with transportation, bingo and other activities as well as visit with veterans. They are happy to have volunteers at any time throughout the year. Please contact Sarah Johnson at 906-226-3576 x2520396 or by e-mail at johnsons93@michigan.org.


MSU Extension

The MSU Extension health and nutrition educator can use volunteer efforts to help with updating nutrition and fitness education activities and materials, assist with cooking demonstrations and activities for classes of youth and/or adults, and occasional health fairs. For more information, please contact Lynn Krahn at 906-475-5731 or by e-mail at krahn@anr.msu.edu.


Propylon Nonprofit Housing Corporation

Propylon has three types of volunteer activities available. Activity leaders are those that lead activities for residents such as exercise, art, gardening, and more. Caregivers help residents with personal and apartment care or errands. Companions spend quality time with residents such as going out for coffee. Please contact Odessa Adams for more information at 906-869-0928, 906-228-4446, or odessa.adams@lsswis.org.


Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice

Are you looking for a chance to experience the other side of health care? If so, please contact Upper Peninsula Home Health and Hospice, to learn about a variety of opportunities available. You can contact our volunteer coordinator today at 906-225-4545, e-mail us for more information at kellyjw@uphomehealth.org, or follow our efforts at www.facebook.com/uphomehealth.

Our Program:

Our hospice volunteers program offers several different types of opportunities ranging from direct companion/family support volunteers, special service volunteers, special project volunteers and even group opportunities. Those who choose to work with our hospice patients directly will work in a variety of different settings that may include the patient’s personal homes, local hospitals, nursing homes, assisted livings, and memory care facilities.

As a volunteer with our hospice program, you will discover flexibility, specialized training and opportunities for personal growth. Our team approach supports your role in making a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. You will also find the support of our Hospice Foundation which provides resources for volunteer projects and our Make-a-Memory Program.

Current Opportunities:

Companion/family support volunteers work to provide support directly to patients and families. To ensure that all volunteers are equipped for the challenge of working with those dealing with a life limiting illness, we require that volunteers complete an online training program that can be completed at your own pace. It’s important that volunteers understand the philosophy of hospice and are aware of the specific ways we work to serve the community. Volunteers spend their visits being present, listening, helping with errands or light household tasks or providing short respite opportunities for caregivers.

Special service volunteers are able to share their special skills of music or art therapy, massage therapy, and reminisce therapy. If you have any talents you would like to share, contact us today.

Special project volunteers groups help with special projects that are vital in providing indirect support to our patients and their caregivers. Many of these groups consist of resident volunteers from the local assisted living and nursing facilities. Projects include but are not limited to:  heated comfort bags, fleece tie blankets, recipes-in-a-jar/horticulture therapy kits, and cards, letters and flowers.

Group volunteer opportunities exist for your group, club, or organization to become involved with hospice. Upper Peninsula Hospice will provide an informative presentation or on-site training for any interested group.

To inquire about volunteer opportunities, call our volunteer coordinator at 906-225-4545 or check us out at www.facebook.com/uphomehealth.


Willow Farm Therapeutic Riding

We need volunteers to side walk next to horses carrying children with physical and cognitive disabilities. Volunteer training is required and will be held at Willow Farm. For more information, please contact Julie at 906-869-0424 or by e-mail at qfrazier0822@gmail.com

4-H Tech Wizards

4-H Tech Wizards is seeking adult volunteers to mentor youths from 8 to 18 while helping them to explore interests in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) on a weekly basis. Do you have a hobby or interest you would like to share with an interested group? It is surprisingly easy to fit nearly any interest into a framework of STEAM programming. Do you just want to spend time helping younger people find their own interests? We have loads of programming available for mentors who prefer a more structured approach, no prior knowledge necessary. Mentors will be matched with youths based on a combination of shared interests and shared availability. Our goal is to get this program up and running in Marquette County as quickly as possible with a sizable group of volunteers ready to work with groups of up to 4 young people.

As a mentor, you will be provided:

  • Training as a 4-H volunteer
  • Support from a full-time AmeriCorps volunteer dedicated to this program
  • Access to 4-H programming resources
  • A volunteer opportunity designed to make a measurable difference in the lives of its participants

For more information, please email Desi Mims, 4-H STEAM Corps, Tech Wizards Coordinator for MSU Extension, 184 US Hwy 41 E, Negaunee, at mimsanth@msu.edu or call 906-475-5731.


Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) is getting started with their School/Site Based Program for the 2022-2023 school year! Below are the days and times that volunteer mentors (Bigs) are needed. 

Our School/Site Based Program is supervised by BBBS staff on-site at local schools or other community settings. Bigs meet with their Littles once a week for the entire academic school year (fall & winter semester). The program takes place on the same day and time each week. We follow the NMU academic schedule and would not meet during your scheduled breaks. During these sessions, a professional staff member will guide the match through activities designed to strengthen the match relationship and help youth build important strengths such as motivation, resilience, self-esteem, and social skills to help them succeed in life.

Here are the available days and times we are looking for volunteers:

Bothwell Middle School (Boys & Girls), Tuesdays from 3:00 - 4:00 pm 
Lake Superior Village (Girls), Tuesdays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm 
Lake Superior Village (Boys), Wednesdays from 5:30 - 6:30 pm 
Superior Hills Elementary - TBD  

We are still waiting to confirm the day and time from one other school. If you are interested in volunteering but the times we currently have available do not work for you, please still complete an application and write in your available days and times in the appropriate space given.

Once we receive your application, we will reach out to you to schedule an in-person interview on the NMU campus. 

Click here to complete an application

Please contact Carli, VP of Programs, at carli@bbbsmqt or (906) 251-8047 if you have any questions. 


Camp Quality Upper Peninsula is looking for volunteers to become camp companions for children who are diagnosed with cancer and blood disorders.  This camp is a result of the partnership with Bay Cliff Health Camp, Camp Quality, and the Upper Peninsula Lions Childhood Cancer Program.  New programs are developing in the Upper Peninsula for weeklong camps in 2022.  Volunteers can become a companion paired one-to-one with a camper at our weeklong camp, volunteer at our weekend events, and help plan and implement other camper and family programs throughout the year.  

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.  Summer positions for 2021 include Virtual Camp preparation, attend Camp Kick Off Event in June, at Bay Cliff Health Camp and the Fall Family Weekend in September.  Volunteer positions require a short training following the interview process and background check.  For more information go to www.campqualityusa.org/mi or contact Chris Smith, Upper Peninsula Lions Childhood Cancer Chairperson, at 1-313-682-8900 or lionchris906pcc@outlook.com.         


Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes

We offer year-round opportunities to make a difference in lives of girls and young women through Girl Scouting. You will develop leadership and organizational skills while you enrich the lives of girls from kindergarten through 12th grade. We depend on local volunteers and offer positions in troop leadership, camp staff, and interest group leadership. Most troop activities begin during the fall semester, but troop assistants are requested year round. Let us help you find a connection that fits your schedule. Training may be required for your position. Girl scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. Contact Christina Merrill-Hill at 920-955-3453 or by e-mail at cmerrill@gsnwgl.com. You can visit our office at the Westwood Mall and visit our website at www.gsnwgl.org.


North Star Academy

North Star Academy has volunteer opportunities for volunteering in classrooms from preschool to 12th grade. Students will be exposed to Montessori approaches and project-based learning classrooms. We also have volunteer opportunities for event planning and set up, nursing students, social work students, psychology students and more! For more information, please contact Andrea Ballard at 906-226-0156 ext. 12 or by e-mail at aballard@nsacd.com

Alliance for the Great Lakes

Keeping our Great Lakes beaches clean starts with you! Adopt-a-Beach cleanups are a fun, free, easy way to give back to your community and keep plastic pollution out of our Great Lakes. It’s easy to jump right into the Adopt-a-Beach community. Join a cleanup today! 

Alliance for the Great Lakes is a nonpartisan nonprofit working across the Great Lakes region to protect our most precious resource: the fresh, clean, and natural waters of the Great Lakes. We are active in advocacy, volunteering, education, and research. Each year, through the Adopt-a-Beach program, thousands of volunteers work to keep the Great Lakes shorelines healthy by removing litter from our beaches and collecting important data. 

Join the Adopt-a-Beach movement today! You can take part in two ways: 1. Find an Adopt-a-Beach cleanup near you and sign up. A Team Leader will meet you at the beach with all the supplies! 2. You can also become a Team Leader and host your own cleanup with friends, family, or community members. This is a great opportunity to keep your community beautiful and engage those around you. We have lots of resources to help you organize a successful cleanup! 

For more information, contact cramirez@greatlakes.org. We hope to see you on the beach this season!


Conservation Crew

NMU Conservation Crew volunteers with various local, environmental organizations 1-3 times every week. Even if you are not interested in being involved with Crew, we are a good resource for nature-related volunteering opportunities that involve working outside. For more information, contact nmuconservationcrew@gmail.com.


Marquette Beautification & Restoration Committee Spring Clean-Up

The Marquette Beautification & Restoration Committee (www.mqtbeautification.org) is looking for Spring Clean-Up Volunteers.

Your clean up can be scheduled for any time between Saturday, April 23 - Sunday, April 28 or whenever weather and snow melt permits.

The City of Marquette requires the use of official city garbage bags for this clean up. You may obtain these bags after Monday, April 8 from Heritage Motors Service Center, 2801 US 41 South (in Harvey across from the Family Dollar Store), 906-225-6767, Hours: Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

* Bags should be as full as possible. Only city garbage bags may be used.
* Remember to collect only litter and trash - no yard waste.
* Do not touch anything that looks suspicious. Call Marquette City Police at 906-228-0400.
* Bags should be placed in a central location where Waste Management can see them and safely stop to remove them. Any items to be recycled should be placed near the bags.
* Please call (906-228-0444) or email (scambensy@mqtcty.org) to give the location of the trash when the clean up is complete.
* Please return extra bags to Heritage Motors. Thanks!

If you have any questions, please call Lisa Jahnke at 906-458-9676.


MooseWood Nature Center

MooseWood is a non-profit nature center located at Presque Isle Park in Marquette and is looking for volunteers to host the center and welcome visitors, care for live animals during the week, help with visiting school groups and fundraisers like the Haunted Bog Walk in October. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Scot or Tiffany at 906-228-6250 or moosewoodnc@gmail.com.


Yellow Dog Water Preserve (YDWP)

YDWP offers three programs where volunteers are encouraged to participate: volunteer stream monitoring program, volunteer land monitoring program, and cooperative lakes monitoring program. Primarily volunteers are needed from May-October. A love of the outdoors in helpful. When participating, you will see new areas, meet new people, and get new experiences in any field pertaining to ecology. For more information, please contact Rochelle Dale at 906-345-9223 or at ydwp@yellowdogwatershed.org. Additional information can be found at www.yellowdogwatershed.org.

The Alzheimer's Association is looking for Alzheimer's Association Community Educators (AACEs) who are volunteer public speakers who help raise awareness, provide education and expand the research of Alzheimer's Association programs in the community.  AACEs deliver Alzheimer's Association Core Curriculum using prepared training materials on topics related to Alzheimer's disease and other dementias as well as information for individuals and families impacted by the disease.

KEY ACTIVITIES:

  • Communicate effectively and deliver Core Curriculum (Common Programs) presentations and information to the community.
  • Adhere to Alzheimer's Association’s established curricula and position statements.
  • Work with Alzheimer’s Association staff partners to identify and coordinate education programs that reach target audiences. Coordination includes securing program partner, scheduling, preparing presentations, and managing needed materials.
  • Serve as presenter for chapter-scheduled education programs and conferences.
  • Connect members of the community with additional Association services by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline.
  • Complete necessary paperwork for reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Proactive and passionate about the mission of Alzheimer’s Association.
  • Demonstrated success with public speaking, excellent presentation and education skills.
  • Understanding of adult learning principles.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  • Comfort with computers and familiarity with email and PPT presentations.
  • Ability to network, and collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners.
  • Experience with dementia as a family member or health care professional preferred.

COMMITMENT EXPECTED:

  • AACE volunteers commit to a 1-year term delivering a minimum of 12 presentations.
  • Terms are renewable upon successful completion of annual goal-setting conversation with your staff partner.
  • Orientation includes: online program volunteer welcome and orientation (1 hour) + self-study or in-person role training with staff partner (~2 hours).
  • AACE volunteers must observe 1 community presentation led by a staff or mentor + present 1 Common Program while being observed /evaluated by a staff or mentor prior to deployment in the community.
  • Background checks are required as part of the volunteer selection process.
  • Comply with Alzheimer’s Association volunteer policies and procedures.
  • Participate in initial training and ongoing education about Alzheimer’s, dementia and the Alzheimer's Association.

BENEFITS TO THE VOLUNTEER:

  • Perfect your public speaking ability and technique.
  • Serve your local community and people you care about.
  • Increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
  • Be recognized in your community as a leader and resource for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
  • Build your resume and skill set.
  • Perfect your community engagement technique and help mobilize your community to create a world without Alzheimer’s.
  • Join a network of other volunteers, Alzheimer's Association staff and professionals and caregivers in the aging field.

    For more information or to volunteer, please contact Sundi Taylor at sdtaylor@alz.org or 906-361-4077.

Michigan Veterans Home DJ Jacobetti

Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti (MVHDJJ) is a long-term care facility in Marquette and home to 100+ veterans. Use your skills and interests to find (or create) a volunteer opportunity that benefits our local veterans and is rewarding for you. Like playing cribbage? Want to help with bingo? Love cooking? Crafting? Play an instrument? Enjoy sports? Care to sit and visit? There is truly something for everyone.

Volunteering in a health care setting like MVHDJJ provides opportunities and challenges not found in other environments. In this setting, volunteers must be flexible to change, adaptable, compassionate, and respectful with a high level of integrity and a commitment to safety. We guarantee you will be well-supported – and that you will find volunteering with our veteran members rewarding. Serving the veterans who call MVHDJJ home is simply the best!

To inquire about volunteer opportunities, please contact Sarah Johnson at 906-226-3576 x2520396 or by e-mail at johnsons93@michigan.gov or check us out at https://www.facebook.com/MiVeteranHomesDJJ/. Interested applicants must be fully vaccinated and are subject to a background check, a two-step TB test along with a thorough orientation prior to placement. 

Additionally, one-time volunteer opportunities are available for your group, club, or organization (e.g., game night, bingo, karaoke, cooking, crafting, Vegas Days, Carnival, etc.). We would love to work with you. Please reach out and let’s make some fun for our nation’s heroes!

Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti is located at 425 Fisher Street in Marquette.


Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly is a non-profit organization in Marquette whose mission is to help alleviate loneliness and isolation in the elderly. We do this through two programs. The first being our Friendly Visiting program, where we pair a volunteer and an elder up to help them build a friendship. If you are interested, please e-mail Leslie at leslie.bek@littlebrothers.org.

The second is through our Holiday Dinners. At our Holiday meals, we serve over 100 in our community. Some of them attend and some of them have their meals delivered to them. The importance of these meals is to not only provide them with food but with fellowship on a holiday. To carry out these meals we rely on volunteers. Last year we were lucky enough to have a hall volunteer and couple of other Northern students for our Easter meal. Our guests absolutely loved having them there. The connection with the youth of our community is so vital to them. Many of them attended Northern or had children or family that attended or worked at Northern. They love to see NMU students, because you are just starting to live your dreams, that alone is such an exciting memory and thought to them.

To be able to serve this meal to our community it requires that we have the service of 72 volunteers. I would love for half of those volunteers to come from Northern. It would make for a great story along with help promote and recognize Northern students and everything you give to our community. I will also have letters of service which I will be more than happy to sign for all volunteers to help them towards earning scholarships, recognition, or help along the job hunt. I will also be more than happy to write a personal letter of service/reference to any volunteers who help serve.  

So, if you or anyone in your hall is available, please join us for our Holiday Meal. Whether it is a group or individually, you will be greatly appreciated.  If you would like to volunteer, contact Leslie at lesliebek@littlebrothers.org.


Marquette County Medical Care Facility

Volunteers are needed to work one-on-one with the geriatric population. Interested applicants are subject to a background check, a two-step TB test along with an interview and reference check prior to placement. This is a great way to share any special skills you have with the elderly. If you are interested, please contact Mick Kangas at 906-204-1021. The Marquette County Medical Care Facility is located at 200 Saginaw Street in Ishpeming.


Mission Point Nursing Home Facility (435 Stoneville Road, Ishpeming) will be holding its first-ever community Carnival on Wednesday, August 31 from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. This is for all residents at the facility and anyone in the community. We will have a dunk tank, games, petting zoo, cotton candy, popcorn, and food. We are looking for volunteers, this includes but not limited to, helping paint faces, running small games, making cotton candy or popcorn, helping residents play games and get around the parking lot. This will be a large event and the more volunteers the better! Please email Alexis at Asteinhausen@missionpointhealthcare.com if you would like to volunteer or have questions.

Bothwell Middle School

Bothwell is looking for students to help tutor middle school students in a variety of subjects.  If interested, please contact Lesley Addison at 906-225-4262 or by e-mail at laddison@mapsnet.org. She will then forward your contact information to parents that are searching for tutors.

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of the Central Upper Peninsula will need volunteer mentors (Bigs) for the School/Site-Based Mentoring Program for the 2023-2024 school year. The School/Site-Based Mentoring Program takes place on-site at local schools or community settings. Bigs & Littles meet once a week for the academic school year (fall and winter semester). This program is supervised by BBBS staff. This program is designed for volunteers with a relatively low hourly commitment. This volunteer opportunity is perfect for college students, high school students, or business professionals that do not want to commit to volunteering in the evenings or on weekends. During these sessions, a professional staff member will guide the match through activities designed to strengthen the match relationship and help youth build important character strengths such as motivation, resilience, self-esteem, and social skills to help them succeed in life. If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions, please contact Carli, VP of Programs at carli@bbbsmqt.org or 906-251-8047.


Camp STAR is looking for volunteers (camp buddy, group leader, co-leader, activities assistant, camp nurses, and photographer)! Camp STAR is a bereavement camp for children ages 8-17 that have experienced the death of a loved one. It is a free weekend-long camp held at Bay Cliff Health Camp in Big Bay. There are traditional camp activities along with grief support and education for children. The Camp will be Thursday, August 10 - Sunday, August 13. 

Please contact us directly if you need an application printed or mailed to you or if you have any questions.

Visit STAR Children's Bereavement Services – No child grieving alone (https://starcbs.org/)

Apply at Get Involved – STAR Children's Bereavement Services (https://starcbs.org/get-involved/). Applications are due Friday, June 30.


Child and Family Services of the U.P. - Before & After School Program is looking for volunteers to support program activities for school-aged children, ages 5-12, both before and after school. Volunteers would have an opportunity to plan daily activities both indoor and out. For more information, contact Margaret Rogers at 906-228-4050 or by e-mail at mrogers@cfsup.org.


Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes offers year-round opportunities to make a difference in lives of girls and young women through Girl Scouting. You will develop leadership and organizational skills while you enrich the lives of girls from kindergarten through 12th grade. We depend on local volunteers and offer positions in troop leadership, camp staff, and interest group leadership. Most troop activities begin during the fall semester, but troop assistants are requested year round. Let us help you find a connection that fits your schedule. Training may be required for your position. Girl scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.

Contact Lori Doney at 906-361-3320 or at ldoney@gsnwgl.org. You can visit our office at 712 Chippewa Square, Suite 202, in Marquette or visit our website at www.gsnwgl.org


The Lake Superior Village Youth and Family Center is looking for volunteers, interns, and tutors for our After-School Program running 3-6 p.m. on the weekdays. The age group is 5-15 years ranging from kindergarten to 8th grade. We are looking for passionate volunteers to contribute their time and talents to creating lasting and meaningful moments of guidance and mentoring with the youth at our center. Volunteers are the heart, soul and backbone of a strong community. If you are willing to inspire and share your skills with our youth, please contact Lake Superior Village Youth and Family Center, 1901 Longyear Ave., Marquette, at 906-225-1900 ext. 112 or 906-458-7550 (cell). The After-School Program is from 4-6 p.m. and Tutoring is from 3:00-4:30 p.m.


Marquette Area Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) needs volunteers to help with childcare during their meetings, the first Thursday of the month from September - May from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Meetings are held at Messiah Lutheran Church, 305 W. Magnetic St., Marquette. Children range in age from newborn through kindergarten. Any interested candidates over the age of 18 would be subject to a background check prior to their first volunteer date. If you're interested, please email Renee Jewett at rkivioja@nmu.edu to request a MOPS disclosure form or let us know if you are a returning volunteer. If new, you'll receive a Google "Disclosure/Release/Authorization" form to complete electronically. Once your information is received, a background check will be completed, and you'll be contacted. For more information, you may also message our Marquette Area MOPS Facebook page.


Marquette Area Public Schools/Superior Hills is looking for volunteers to assist with lunch supervision for elementary students ages junior kindergarten to 5th grade Monday - Friday from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (grade levels are separate for 20 minutes at a time). The duties entail classroom support for stations and reading with kids (varies with instructor's schedule). If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Stephanie Anderson at standerson@mapsnet.org or 906-225-4295.


The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is looking for volunteers to assist with supervising parenting time visits with youth who are in foster care. The visits are with the foster youth and their parents/families. These visits must be supervised via court orders. The volunteer must be willing to transport and attend the visits, a State of Michigan vehicle will be provided. The visits are often conducted between 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. and are approximately 1-2 hours in length. This is a great opportunity to learn more about children services; the volunteer will be working alongside foster care workers and supervisors of MDHHS. A background check is required for this position. Please contact Jim Gray at 906-458-2714 or grayj13@michigan.gov.


MooseWood is a non-profit nature center located at Presque Isle Park in Marquette and is looking for volunteers to host the center and welcome visitors, care for live animals during the week, help with visiting school groups and fundraisers like the Haunted Bog Walk in October. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Scot or Tiffany at 906-228-6250 or moosewoodnc@gmail.com.


Music for All Kids (MFAK) is a Marquette based non-profit designed to offer music to any interested child in Marquette county. We are looking for someone to take over our social media, mostly our Facebook page, etc. We are working on a new trifold handout as well. Our board meets once a month for about an hour. MFAK has become a game changer for many kids, and we really need to promote our cause. It would be approximately two or three hours a month.

MFAK provides instruments and instruction in a fun supportive environment for 4 and 5-year olds up to age 18. Students learn fundamentals, may join an ensemble and advanced students can later learn engineering and recording their own work. We are largely supported by grants. We have programs at Great Lakes Recovery and the Alternative High School. We have also worked at Lake Superior Village.

If this sounds like something you would like to try, please contact Mary at 906-360-8412 or mkstb4@gmail.com.


Special Olympics has volunteer opportunities that range from attending an event to show support to athletes to being a part of an event in helping in multiple areas as well as becoming a coach and having opportunities to travel to other areas and State Games. For more information, please visit the Michigan Special Olympics website at www.somi.org/area36.


The YMCA of Marquette County has a lot of exciting events. The YMCA would love to involve NMU student volunteers in our organization. We are using the United Way's tool titled “Yooper’s United” to source our volunteers. This site (https://www.yoopersunited.com/) makes it easy for members of the community to find and register for volunteer opportunities. We encourage anyone interested in volunteering to make an account and “Become a Fan” of The David & Thu Brule YMCA of Marquette County page. This will show all our events and help students register.


The YMCA of Marquette County is looking for volunteers to assist with various events throughout the year. Volunteer opportunities include monthly middle school dance chaperones, administration work with the CEO, sport coaches (gymnastics, lacrosse, etc.), front desk greeters, full credit internships, work study and pool deck managers. We are also looking for volunteers for the Halloween at the Y and Healthy Kids Day events. For more information, please contact Jenna Zdunek at 906-227-9622 or jzdunek@ymcamqt.org. More opportunities can be found at www.ymcamqt.org.

Check this link out for more opportunities.

 

Alliance for the Great Lakes

Keeping our Great Lakes beaches clean starts with you! Adopt-a-Beach cleanups are a fun, free, easy way to give back to your community and keep plastic pollution out of our Great Lakes. It’s easy to jump right into the Adopt-a-Beach community. Join a cleanup today! 

Alliance for the Great Lakes is a nonpartisan nonprofit working across the Great Lakes region to protect our most precious resource: the fresh, clean, and natural waters of the Great Lakes. We are active in advocacy, volunteering, education, and research. Each year, through the Adopt-a-Beach program, thousands of volunteers work to keep the Great Lakes shorelines healthy by removing litter from our beaches and collecting important data. 

Join the Adopt-a-Beach movement today! You can take part in two ways: 1. Find an Adopt-a-Beach cleanup near you and sign up. A Team Leader will meet you at the beach with all the supplies! 2. You can also become a Team Leader and host your own cleanup with friends, family, or community members. This is a great opportunity to keep your community beautiful and engage those around you. We have lots of resources to help you organize a successful cleanup! 

For more information, contact cramirez@greatlakes.org. We hope to see you on the beach this season!


American Red Cross

The American Red Cross is looking for three volunteers to help with their Disaster Action Team (DAT). DAT provides 24-hour emergency response to local disasters, particularly house fires, ensuring that those affected have access to resources for basic necessities such as food, shelter, and clothing. DAT members participate in all DAT program support and capacity building activities necessary to ensure effective service delivery during a response. For more information, please contact Monica Vernier at monica.vernier@redcross.org or 248-331-6523.


American Red Cross

The American Red Cross is looking for two volunteers to help with their Pillowcase Project, a national youth preparedness program offered by Red Cross regions across the country. The 40- or 60-minute presentation provides emergency preparedness education to youth in grades 3-5 (ages 8-11) in school classrooms and other settings. Numerous tools have been developed for this program including a standardized curriculum, workbook, quizzes and activities which have been carefully constructed with the help of curriculum and hazard experts. Many tools for presenters have been developed to foster consistency and fidelity to the program goals and objectives. The highly interactive presentation addresses home fire safety, a local natural hazard, psycho-social coping skills and household preparedness steps like making a plan and a kit. Volunteer roles include either being a presenter, presentation assistant, administrative support, or presenter trainer! For more information, contact Monica Vernier at monica.vernier@redcross.org or 248-331-6523.


American Red Cross

The American Red Cross has a Home Fire Campaign in March; we can accept groups and students looking for a seasonal opportunity. The Home Fire Campaign aims to save lives by installing smoke alarms and educating residents about home fire risk by providing home-safety checklists and plans in vulnerable neighborhoods. Please contact Monica Vernier at monica.vernier@redcross.org or 248-331-6523 for more information.


American Red Cross

The Superior UP Chapter of the American Red Cross assists with Disaster Services by meeting with people affected by disasters day or night to provide shelter, food, clothing and mental health services, collects over 1,000 pints of blood annually through their blood collection program, provides emergency communications to people in the armed services deployed overseas and provides education and training on safety topics such as life guarding, CPR/First Aid, and babysitters training. Students volunteering with the Red Cross can help with clerical work, be part of the Disaster Action Team, and work first-hand with disaster services clients, teach CPR and more. For more information, please contact Sarah Hemminger at 906-228-3659 or by e-mail at sarah.hemminger2@redcross.org.


Break Away

Break Away, a justice-based educational nonprofit, has an internship opportunity for any students interested in civic/community engagement, social justice education, nonprofit and university partnerships, or conference facilitation. In our programs, we aim to inspire and activate thoughtful community engagement across the country through justice-based trainings. Being student affairs people ourselves, we understand the importance of the summer internship. Our summer internship cycle typically opens up in January, and interns usually work late May through early August. Details and applications for this internship can be found on our website. For additional questions, contact hello@break-away.org.


Camp STAR

Camp STAR is looking for volunteers (camp buddy, group leader, co-leader, activities assistant, camp nurses, and photographer)! Camp STAR is a bereavement camp for children ages 8-17 that have experienced the death of a loved one. It is a free weekend-long camp held at Bay Cliff Health Camp in Big Bay. There are traditional camp activities along with grief support and education for children. The Camp will be Thursday, August 10 - Sunday, August 13. 

Please contact us directly if you need an application printed or mailed to you or if you have any questions.

Visit STAR Children's Bereavement Services – No child grieving alone (https://starcbs.org/)

Apply at Get Involved – STAR Children's Bereavement Services (https://starcbs.org/get-involved/). Applications are due Friday, June 30.

Volunteer roles:

Camp Buddies (25 positions):

Camp Buddies are adults 18-25 years of age who are active and can commit to 1 day of training followed by a weekend of camp. The buddy will be paired one-on-one with a child who is the same gender and has similar interests. The buddy will be the child’s guide for the weekend and participate in all events alongside the camper. The buddy will model appropriate behavior and coping skills for the child.

The buddy does not need an experience with loss, but it certainly helps. Buddies are required to fill out an application, go through a background check, face-to-face interviews, and 1-day training. We look for buddies who are supportive, empathetic, and energetic and who may have experience in one or a few of the following things: grief, growth and development, psychology, outdoor recreation, education, counseling, social work, community health and health care.

Group Leader (4+ positions):

Campers are separated by age at Camp STAR. Each age group is assigned a color. Each color group is led by a leader and co-leader. Leaders are people with experience in grief, camp settings and/or experience working with children. They are people who are high-energy, quick-thinkers and are able to facilitate discussion and fun. The leader is in charge of keeping track of their group and keeping everyone on schedule. Leaders are required to attend the 1-day training and attend camp for the weekend.

Co-Leader (4+ positions):

The leaders depend on the co-leader to help keep activities organized and the group on track. Co-leaders also have experience working in the camp setting, with children and/or with grief. They are responsible, organized and reliable. Both leaders and co-leaders are required to commit to the 1-day training and the weekend of camp. The co-leader helps the leader keep track of the group and also keeps everyone on schedule. Co-leaders are required to attend the 1-day training and attend camp for the weekend.

Camp Nurse (2 positions):

Two registered nurses are needed to be on site the entire weekend of camp. The camp nurses assist with any medical needs, from getting a scraped knee while doing a relay race to administering medications. Camp nurses assist with registration to review and collect camper and volunteer medications and dosages. Camp nurses are required to commit to the 1-day training and the weekend of camp.

Activities Assistants (4+ positions):

Activities assistants are needed to help with all behind the scenes set up and transitionally. They get activities set up before groups arrive at the activity. They fill in when necessary if more adult assistance is needed at an activity. They serve as watch staff at night when buddies attend de-briefing. Activities assistants are required to attend the 1-day training and attend camp for the weekend.

Camp Photographer (2+ positions):

The camp photographers are individuals who capture the memories of camp throughout the weekend. They are respectful and sensitive to personal moments the campers might have during camp. They take photos of each camper as they register, as well as take a photo of each camper and his/her buddy before they leave as well as a photo of each color group and the entire group. The camp photographer must put all high-resolution images on a jump drive or CD and deliver them to STAR CBS no later than 5 business days after camp. These volunteers will be required to fill out an application.

Videographer (1+ positions):

The camp videographer are individuals who capture the memories of camp throughout the weekend. They are respectful and sensitive to personal moments the campers might have during camp. They will be expected to take videos of activities during camp and also do short, fun interviews with volunteers and campers. The camp videographer must put all high-resolution videos on a jump drive or CD and deliver them to STAR CBS no later than 5 business days after camp. The videographer must also work with the STAR CBS following camp to help with the creation of a promo video to be used on the STAR CBS websites and social media pages. These volunteers will be required to fill out an application.


Cancer Care of Marquette County

Cancer Care of Marquette County is looking for volunteers to help with internet sales of donated paintings and/or public relations of the organization. In this opportunity, volunteers would promote fundraising activities by utilizing free media sites and placing posters in local businesses. Opportunities for public appearances are possible if the volunteer is interested. For more information, please contact Dave Poirier at 906-273-0045 or poirph@msn.com or visit the Cancer Care of Marquette County Facebook page.


Goodwill Industries of Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan

Goodwill is looking for volunteers to process donations, assist with office administration, help on the sales floor, aid in maintenance of the grounds, and other various jobs. Please contact Deb LaMere at 906-273-1830 or dlamere@gwnwup.org. for more information.


Great Lakes Recovery Center

The Great Lakes Recovery Foundation is responsible for all fundraising, outreach and marketing of Great Lakes Recovery Centers. Volunteers are needed for various events throughout the year as well as with our annual report, mailings, office help, and/or monthly photography program at the Adolescent Services Center. For more information, please contact marketing@greatlakesrecovery.org.


Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice

Volunteers are needed to be friendly visitors for hospice patients and support various office tasks such as fundraising, mailings, patient legacy, and more. Please contact Susie Duquette at 906-225-7760 or sduquette@lakesuperiorhospice.org for more information.


Lutheran Social Services/Voices for Youth

Lutheran Social Services is looking for volunteers to assist with several different tasks, such as: coordinating Homeless Awareness Month events, booths, brochures and packets; assisting with the food pantry; and visiting with others by assisting in games, computer/phone trouble and leading craft activities. Please call 906-225-5437 to volunteer.


Marquette County Habitat for Humanity

Marquette County Habitat for Humanity (MCHFH) is looking for one-day or on-going volunteers to work on home builds or repairs, admin or office work (data entry, cold calls, mailings, projects or events) or at the ReStore to help build strength and stability in our communities. Students have the opportunity to build their resumes and help their communities to become more financially independent. Please contact Cindy at 906-228-3578 or cindy@mqthabitat.org to get set up with a volunteer opportunity that fits you – no experience necessary just your willing presence!


The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC), the state’s lead agency on volunteerism and service, can offer students meaningful service opportunities, internships, or career development in the nonprofit sector.

AmeriCorps

If you have not heard of AmeriCorps, many people refer to it as the domestic version of Peace Corps. AmeriCorps seeks to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering. 

We offer opportunities with different time commitments and requirements, so that individuals can serve in whatever capacity works for their goals and lifestyle. AmeriCorps operates within six key areas: Education, disaster response, economic opportunity, veterans and military families, environmental stewardship, and healthy futures. Individuals who serve with AmeriCorps build new skillsets that they can take with them wherever they go, while older Americans can apply their hard-earned knowledge to make an impact in a new environment. AmeriCorps provides several benefits for its volunteers and members such as education awards, supplemental health insurance, loan deferment, and childcare. Benefits vary by program.

Your institution can be a conduit to these opportunities, is able to host members to serve a need at your college, or your institution can start its own program.

Volunteering

There are volunteer opportunities that meet the essential criteria in helping with the COVID-19 pandemic locally, however, MCSC is connecting volunteers to needs by working with state level networks and associations. We can help you and your students develop new skills and support your community.

Career Pathways

The MCSC is developing opportunities to help individuals develop skills through service to aid them in finding long-term employment.  Students participating in service will be offered professional development training and finding a career pathway that’s best for them.

If you may benefit from any of these experiences, please contact Eilis Gambill at gambille@michigan.gov or (734) 255-0577 to set up a meeting. 


MSU Extension

MSU Extension health and nutrition educator can use volunteer efforts to help with updating nutrition and fitness education activities and materials, assist with cooking demonstrations and activities in classes of youth and/or adults, occasional health fairs. For more information, please contact Lynn Krahn at 906-475-5731 or by e-mail at krahn@anr.msu.edu.


MooseWood Nature Center

MooseWood is a non-profit nature center located at Presque Isle Park in Marquette and is looking for volunteers to host the center and welcome visitors, care for live animals during the week, help with visiting school groups and fundraisers like the Haunted Bog Walk in October. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Scot or Tiffany at 906-228-6250 or moosewoodnc@gmail.com.


Propylon Nonprofit Housing Corporation

Propylon has three types of volunteer activities available. Activity leaders are those that lead activities for residents such as exercise, art, gardening, and more. Caregivers help residents with personal and apartment care or errands. Companions spend quality time with residents such as going out for coffee. Please contact Odessa Adams for more information at 906-869-0928, 906-228-4446, or odessa.adams@lsswis.org.


Room at the Inn is a certified 501 C (3) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission has been to provide short-term shelter and services (i.e., food, career development assistance, and accessibility to resources) for any individuals unhoused. It is because of the help of community volunteers and support that we've been able to sustain services for more than 14 years. During our time, we have served 1,200+ unique individuals, served 350,000+ meals, and utilized 230,000+ volunteer hours. Volunteers and donors, such as yourself, contribute to the sustainability of our operations by serving meals for our guests, engaging in conversation, and ensuring that individuals experiencing homelessness don't have to experience it alone.

How to sign up: Room at the Inn coordinates volunteers through United Way's "Yoopers United" online portal https://uwmqt.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=11525.

  • If it is your first time using Yoopers United, you will need to create a sign in, which only takes just a minute.
  • Under the date that you would like to volunteer, you can choose to either “Respond Individually” if you are looking to assist as an individual, or “Respond as Team” if you and 1+ other person(s) are looking to help

Your time, compassion, and service provided is what helps to Room at the Inn open to serve any unhoused person(s) in Marquette. Thank you so much for your contributions!


S.H.I.N.E. (School Helpers Investing in Negaunee Education)

S.H.I.N.E. is a district-wide volunteer program, which helps the need of our schools, staff, and administration through volunteer efforts. Popcorn helpers are needed every Friday from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Publishing center editors and typists are needed every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., along with help needed weekly binding books, laminating, and copying. To see a complete list of one-time and on-going needs, please contact Diane Faust at diane.faust@negauneeschools.org


Special Olympics

Volunteer opportunities can range from attending an event to show support to the athletes to being a part of an event in helping in multiple areas as well as becoming a coach and having opportunities to travel to other areas and State Games. For more information, please visit the Michigan Special Olympic website at www.somi.org/area36. 


St. Vincent de Paul in Marquette

St. Vincent de Paul in Marquette has volunteer opportunities open year-round in the store. Volunteer activities could include cleaning, organizing, pricing items, preparing for the Christmas Toy Program, hanging clothes, etc. For more information, please contact Jennifer Retchko or Rachelle Feltner at 906-226-3721 or stvincent2119@yahoo.com. Additional contact information can also be found on the St. Vincent de Paul - Marquette Facebook page.


Teaching Family Homes

Teaching Family Homes is currently looking for volunteers to help with their community event Hallopalooza. Volunteers are needed for help with face painting, our "spooky trick-or-treat trail," parking, and other tasks. Volunteers are also needed in their homes to do various activities with the children and help out during recreational times. Contact Deidre Robbert at 906-249-5437 ext. 121 or drobbert@tfhomes.org for more information.


Upper Peninsula Sled Dog Association

Volunteers are needed to assist with two sled dog events: the UP 200 Dryland Dash and the UP 200 Midnight Run/Jack Pine 30 (held in February). There are numerous volunteer positions available both indoors and outdoors. Possible opportunities include start/finish setup and takedown; team leaders for road crossings; crowd control; vet check; times and recorders; merchandise and silent auction; communications and public relations; web content and updates about trail development and safety. Additional information can be found at www.up200.org. To volunteer, check out https://www.up200.org/volunteers/. Please contact Darlene Walch at 906-362-3989 or dwalch@nmu.edu if you have questions.


YMCA of Marquette County

The YMCA is looking for volunteers to assist with various events throughout the year. Volunteer opportunities include monthly middle school dance chaperones, administration work with the CEO, sport coaches (gymnastics, lacrosse, etc.), front desk greeters, full credit internships, work study and pool deck managers. We are also looking for volunteers for the Halloween at the Y and Healthy Kids Day events. For more information, please contact Jenna Zdunek at 906-227-9622 or jzdunek@ymcamqt.org. More opportunities can be found at www.ymcamqt.org.

Campus service organizations are great resources for students who want to volunteer on a regular basis or meet other people who share their passion for service.  For more information on these or any service organization stop by the Center for Student Enrichment, 1101 Northern Center.  Be sure to submit volunteer hour logs for the Volunteer Center for volunteer activities done as part of these or other groups.

Alpha Phi Omega: APO is a co-ed national service organization. They enjoy making connections through service within our campus, community, scouting, and our nation. Some of their past projects include raising money for Marquette General Hospital's Blood Mobile, working with Adopt-a-Highway, the U.P. Children's Museum, AMCAB, Marquette Humane Society, and Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Come join the fun and find out what leadership, friendship, and service are all about.


Food Recovery Network: The Food Recovery Network will serve its role as a food recovery program and work with local charitable food distributors and dining halls to create a coalition working together to help reduce food waste and reduce hunger within the community. We will also commit to educating the public on food waste and hunger in America. Email Marley at mredd@nmu.edu for more information.


Golden “Z” Club: As a campus chapter of the organization Zonta International, the Golden Z Club provides service to the NMU campus and community as well as internationally. In the past, the members have assisted in distributing books to children at Lighting Up the Holidays, participated in Adopt-a-Highway and Make A Difference Day, volunteered to do face painting for children at various events and as crowd control for the U.P. 200 Dog Sled Races, and worked with the children at Teaching Family Homes in Harvey. Golden Z is a great way to get involved in service projects in the community and internationally. There are also great opportunities for leadership! For more information, send an email to nmugoldenz@gmail.com.


Marquette Ending Hunger: Did you know that hunger is a prevalent issue in Marquette? Join Marquette Ending Hunger to combat rural poverty and hunger in our community. Members will be given the opportunity to actively raise awareness in the Marquette community, fundraise to directly benefit those in need, attend planning meetings for the group and volunteer locally at food pantries. We will host the campus-wide event NMU Fights Famine, among many other events and activities. For more information, please email maimatts@nmu.edu, join us on Facebook "Marquette Ending Hunger" and our Instagram account "marquetteendinghunger."


Ripple Effect: The purpose of Ripple Effect is to connect students with community members interested in supporting students' needs and foster positive interactions and good will between the campus and local community. Email marthjon@nmu.edu for more information.


Students for the Sasawin Project: Domestic violence often includes animal abuse. Abusers threaten, harm and even kill pets to control, intimidate and retaliate against their intimate partners and children. A large percentage of domestic-violence survivors with pets or service animals choose to remain in dangerous situations for fear of what will happen to their animals if they leave. The Sasawin Project helps survivors create escape plans that include safe placement for their pets. Sasawin helps survivors transition into the safe haven of shelter knowing that their pets are safe from harm. Project funds provide foster care, kennels, food, collars, leashes and veterinary care for the pets of survivors. The Students for the Sasawin Project is mainly focused on helping raise awareness of this issue, promote the Sasawin Project, and help raise funds. Email sasawin@nmu.edu or cmcdevit@nmu.edu for more information.