Volunteering
Highlights opportunities for youth and families to get involved and build relationships within the community. Features parent organizations, volunteer programs, community partnerships, and events that bring people together.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan
Addiction Treatment Services Volunteer
City Opera House volunteers are at the core of the City Opera House mission: To promote and nurture City Opera House as a regional hub for connecting people to the arts and each other. Volunteers provide an important service for City Opera House, donating over 2,000 hours in various roles each year.
The Dennos Museum Center has a long tradition of volunteers working alongside staff in nearly every department. Volunteers help with visitors, exhibits, and behind-the-scenes operations while supporting the Museum and learning more about the arts.
Goodwill has several ways you can volunteer to support their food rescue and service programs. Click for more information on volunteer opportunities.
Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy
The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy offers volunteer opportunities for individuals passionate about advocacy and care for the environment. Click here to find out ways to get involved.
Volunteers are an important part of Munson Healthcare, supporting both patient care and behind-the-scenes work. We are seeking new volunteers across our system and invite you to review the requirements and apply if interested.
Norte empowers individuals of all ages and abilities to be physically active, and socially connected through cycling. Multiple volunteer opportunities exist to support their cycling programs.
Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency
Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency (NMCAA) welcomes volunteers and interns at locations across Northwest Michigan, offering both short- and long-term opportunities for individuals or groups. Volunteers can also request verification certificates after participating.
Peace Ranch has a variety of volunteer opportunities and positions.
Project Feed the Kids needs help packing 4,000 every week. Simply Show up and meet us at J&S on South Airport Road on Thursdays at 8:45. From start to finish meal packing takes about a hour to complete depending on the amount of volunteers we get that day. There are a lot of opportunities to help unpack items and repackage them for the next week as well.
Sign up to be a volunteer at Safe Harbor! The job of “Host” to persons experiencing homelessness is to create friendships and a community with the other volunteers.
The Senior Care Network offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for people of all ages to become involved and help out. Click here to see volunteer opportunities through the Senior Care Network.
Volunteering at the Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park is a great way to connect with nature and the community year-round. Opportunities are available in every season to help care for the garden while learning more about plants and gardening.
The Rock Youth Center provides a community for youth aged 6-12 grade to develop skills physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially all while using creativity. Click here to find out how to get involved.
Traverse Area District Library
Traverse Area District Library offers drop in and regular volunteer opportunities for youth and adults.
Traverse City Event Volunteers
Traverse Area District Library offers drop in and regular volunteer opportunities for youth and adults.
The Salvation Army welcomes you to volunteer in multiple ways through the local community. Click here to find out how to get involved.
Women’s Resource Center Volunteer
Volunteers are essential to the work the Women’s Resource Center does to protect, shelter, and empower people impacted by domestic and sexual violence. Volunteers do a variety of tasks, including answering phones, helping with special events and projects, distributing outreach materials, and more. To learn more about current and upcoming opportunities, please see the bottom of this webpage.