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Volunteer in Ann Arbor

Find ways to connect with your community through volunteer opportunities, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and local organizations serving causes that matter to you.

Diverse volunteers of all ages picking up litter on a path

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Volunteer Opportunity Websites	In Ann Arbor, MI, there are several platforms that list volunteer opportunities and connect volunteers with local organizations. The main platform for Ann Arbor is shared with Detroit as described below. United Way for Southeastern Michigan A local/regional directory provided by United Way for Southeastern Michigan. Help Ann Arbor Observer This website lists links to volunteering opportunities within Ann Arbor, Michigan. Connect2Community - University of Michigan Student Life Center Find local opportunities to serve in the Ann Arbor area provided by the Student Life Edward Ginsberg Center. The Ginsberg Center is a community and civic engagement center with a mission to cultivate and steward equitable partnerships between communities and the University of Michigan in order to advance social change for the public good. Based upon this mission, our vision is for inclusive democracy; thriving, diverse communities; and equity and social justice. Michigan Volunteers A comprehensive guide to over 2000 organizations. This platform also matches skills-based volunteers and potential board members to nonprofit organizations Help Suggest changes or additions

Service Clubs	Local service clubs that offer community engagement opportunities in Ann Arbor include: Ann Arbor Jaycees The Ann Arbor Jaycees are a group of engaged young professionals aged 21-40 who are passionate about making positive change in our community! Members volunteer with community organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Michigan Foster Care Closet, Ann Arbor Pride and more! Junior League of Ann Arbor The Junior League of Ann Arbor, Michigan is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers Rotary Club of Ann Arbor The Rotary Club of Ann Arbor is a well-known service club for service-minded individuals in Ann Arbor. Service to others and our community has been our mission since the club was founded in 1916. Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor The Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor offers you great volunteer opportunities to give back to your community through improving the lives of families and children. Ann Arbor Host Lions Club The Ann Arbor Host Lions Club, founded in 1929, is a community service organization dedicated to helping those in need through projects that support vision, hearing, literacy, and local outreach. Members volunteer in activities such as eyeglass and hearing aid collection, vision screenings, food drives, and partnerships with local charities—all in the spirit of the Lions’ motto: “We Serve.” American Association of University Women (AAUW)–Ann Arbor Chapter Open to individuals holding an associate’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university. Advances gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy. Monthly interest groups. Annual fundraising used book sale Sept. 5–7, 2025, WCC Morris Lawrence Bldg. (4800 Huron River Dr.). Branch meetings 3rd Wed. Sept.–May at the Ann Arbor City Club (1830 Washtenaw Ave.) Wild Ones Ann Arbor Area Chapter Wild Ones Ann Arbor Area Chapter, one of more than 100 Wild Ones chapters nationwide, is dedicated to educating and advocating for biodiversity throughout the Huron River Valley and surrounding areas. We offer a variety of programs, tours, and special events throughout the year to promote sustainable landscaping practices using plants native to our region. Suggest changes or additions

Mutual Aid & Grassroots Networks	Many communities rely on grassroots and informal networks to meet urgent needs. There may be opportunities to get involved through mutual aid networks, food distribution efforts, neighborhood action teams, or other groups that aren’t often listed on volunteer platforms. Pull Over Prevention Pull Over Prevention (POP) is an effort to empower motorists – especially people of color and immigrants in our community – to avoid unsafe discriminatory interactions with law enforcement. Police and immigration officers use minor automotive issues as reasons to stop, search, fine, and deport people. POP volunteers provide repair and advice for these issues, share repair skills, and promote access to local resources. We host Pull Over Prevention Clinics & Mutual Aid Fairs in Ypsilanti and the surrounding area. Washtenaw Area Mutual Aid Council In emergency services, mutual aid is an agreement among responders to provide assistance across jurisdictional boundaries when incidents exceed local resources, such as large-scale disasters or multiple-alarm fires. The Mutual Aid Network of Ypsilanti The MANY was created in 2019. Our goal is to build long-term community relationships that could help alleviate our conditions under oppression and build power towards direct democracy, cooperation, and collective liberation among marginalized people. We are both a loose community support network and a worker self-directed 501(c)(3) organization. We focus on “solidarity, not charity” when working with our neighbors. Instead of a top down charity approach, we build real relationships from the bottom up – power to the people who live in the struggle! Suggest changes or additions

Local Organizations	Below is a list of a few nonprofit organizations serving popular causes. Explore All 188 Organizations Volunteer to Help Animals & WildlifeSee all 8 organizations Humane Society of Huron Valley To support the loving, responsible care of all animals in our community. Info The Creature Conservancy Conservation through education. Info The Petting Farm The Petting Farm seeks to touch the hearts of families through an encounter with our animals in a clean, safe, and informative environment in order to bridge the gap between the urban lifestyle and agriculture. Info Volunteer to Help Arts & CultureSee all 30 organizations A2SF To present a world-class celebration of arts and entertainment that enriches the cultural, economic, and social vitality of the region. Info Ann Arbor Film Festival To promote bold, visionary filmmakers through the advancement of film and new media art, and to engage communities with remarkable cinematic experiences. Info Dexter Area Historical Society and Museum To preserve our history and inspire our community to connect the past with the future. Info Volunteer to Help Children & YouthSee all 59 organizations Michigan Foster Care Closet – Ann Arbor Clothing children with confidence and self-esteem, is what we strive for, with each and every child that walks through our doors. Info Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic began in 1994 with a simple idea: introduce an alternative style of music education to public school students to maintain and expand their interest in music performance. Info Young People’s Theater To nurture the intellectual, artistic, and personal development of young people, helping them find their “inner light” of self-confidence, sensitivity, creativity, and leadership. Info Volunteer to Help Environment & ConservationSee all 12 organizations Legacy Land Conservancy To secure for current and future generations a land base for nature, agriculture, fresh water and recreation in Washtenaw and Jackson Counties and beyond. Info Recycle Ann Arbor Recycle Ann Arbor’s mission is to develop and operate innovative reuse, recycling, and zero-waste programs that improve the environmental quality of our community. Info Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy (SMLC) is a nonprofit organization and qualified conservation organization dedicated to conserving and managing wildlife habitat in order to foster healthy ecosystems, protect air and water quality, and provide scenic enjoyment. Info Volunteer to Help Hunger & Food AccessSee all 12 organizations Community Family Life Center Our mission is to assist in eliminating hunger in Ypsilanti Michigan, and surrounding areas by providing residents in need with programs that provide food, promote the value of nutrition, increase self-sufficiency, and instill hope. Info Hope Clinic We partner with you to make lives better, caring for the Whole Person with integrated and free medical, dental, food, and behavioral health care, all in Jesus’ name. Info The Breakfast at St. Andrews To feed the poor and homeless. Info

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