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Volunteer Opportunities Volunteering changes lives—it changes yours as well as those you serve. It brings purpose into our lives and effects change in society in a way that government funding and legislation can’t. Volunteerism is an active, spontaneous and challenging force in society and what you do makes a difference. When you volunteer at the Lighthouse of Oakland County everything you put your heart, head and ability into helps bring people from crisis to independence. If you are interested in volunteering at Lighthouse of Oakland please call our Community and Volunteer Relations Department at (248) 920-6060 ext. 2210 or email us at mmcwalters@lighthouseoakland.org(Click the headings to view the list of jobs) CORPORATE SUPPORT
Receptionist - We need your warm smile and welcoming voice to answer our phones and greet guests at our corporate offices.
Community Relations Support – Come and help tell the community about all that Lighthouse does. Volunteers work on phones, in the data base, and in the community, networking with schools, corporations and churches to facilitate food and personal items drives, work with our poverty education/simulation team and do tours of the agency. Special Events (fundraising) - For our many special events (i.e. the Annual Hunger Walk, Salute America, Beacon of Hope, Holiday Showcase, etc.), we need volunteers to jump in and work on our event team not only for the day of the event, but also for a few months building up to the day of the event with sponsorship and fundraising efforts, clerical and communication skills. LIGHTHOUSE PATH
Direct Work with Clients - Conduct a workshop or seminar, help with job networking, host a birthday party, or assist with the PATH Clothing boutique.
Done-In-A-Day Projects - These projects include exterior painting or repairs of PATH buildings, seasonal parties for children and the Alumni Homecoming Party, as well as Parties with a Purpose. Professional Services - Assist with computer training, legal services, medical and dental services, and printing and typesetting. Child Care Center – (Infant and Toddler Program) Spend time with our youngest children, providing child care, play times, reading stories, and help with arts and crafts. PATH Summer Camp – Come get involved with our Summer Camp for both our 3 to 6 year olds and our 7 to 12 year children. Facilities – We need your help with general cleaning and maintenance, outdoor landscaping and cleanup, painting and preparing apartments for new families. This volunteer role is for those who aren’t afraid of some hard work and are willing to flex with the needs of the day. Receptionist/Administrative Support – Bring your phone and administrative skills to support our site coordinator at the front desk of Lighthouse PATH. LIGHTHOUSE EMERGENCY SERVICES
Client Interviewer - Interview clients to assess their needs and, according to agency policy, find ways to respond to those needs.
Pantry Support – Distribute food to clients, sort and stock food, and help us collect food donations. Volunteer Driver, General - Volunteer to drive your own vehicle to perform donation pick-ups. This is an on call job and you will be part of a team of helpers. SAFE - (Self-Sufficiency and Family Empowerment) Volunteers are needed to work with the children's groups (from infancy to age 14). Minor Home Repair — “Handy Man or Woman” - (Senior Services Program) These volunteers assist seniors in our Senior Services program when they are in need of minor home repair. Errand and Appointment Driver - (Senior Services Program) These volunteers help with errands and Dr.’s appointments for seniors using their personal vehicle. LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Foreclosure Prevention Support - Help provide client screening services in support of this very significant effort.
LIGHTHOUSE WISH LIST (Click the headings to view the list of items) For Babies Baby Wipes Blankets Bottles Baby Shampoo, Soap, & Lotion Crib Sheets & Mattress Pads Diapers (all sizes) Teethers & Toys Pull-Ups For the Household Baking Pans Bleach Brooms and Dustpans Buckets and Mops Canopy Tents Carpet Cleaner Cleanser Cutting Knives Dish Draining Racks Floor Cleaner Gloves Hand Held Can-Openers Household Cleaning Supplies Juice Pitchers Kitchen and Bath Trash Containers Laundry Detergent Lawn and Trash Bags Lawn Care Tools Plastic Cups (Kids "Sippie" Cups) Pots & Pans Serving Spoons Shower Curtains and Rods Spatulas & Turners Sponges (for dishes) Toilet Brushes Vacuum Cleaner Personal Care Items Toilet Paper Band-aids Children and Infant Clothing Combs and Brushes Deodorant Disposable razors Feminine Hygiene Products Kleenex Make-Up Paper Towels Shampoo Shaving Cream or Gel Soap Toothbrushes Toothpaste Towels and Washcloths Underwear for Women and Children Women's Business Clothing Pantry Items Canned Food Canned Spaghetti Sauce Cold and Hot Cereal Dry Milk Dry Pasta Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Macaroni and Cheese Meat Peanut Butter and Jelly Rice Tuna Fish Other Items Gas Cards (for Clients) Phone Cards (for Clients) School Supplies Senior Services Blankets – all sizes Comfort Grip utensils for seniors with arthritis (forks, knives, spoons, vegetable peelers, etc.) Crochet hooks – all sizes Crossword and Find-a-Word Puzzle books (Many drugstores and party stores throw these away at the end of the month) Durable Medical Equipment (walkers, canes, crutches, commodes, safety bars) Embroidery floss – all colors Embroidery hoops – all sizes Incontinence products (Depends and blue pads) Knitting needles – all sizes Linens – bed sheets (especially full and queen) Long handled reachers Personals for seniors (shampoo, denture creams, lotions, etc.) |