Opportunities:
Working with Kids
Mentoring
Coaches for Total Trek Quest
Total Trek Quest is an after-school running program for 4th and 5th grade boys
in Ottawa County. Each semester is 10 weeks long and the boys meet twice a
week for 90 minutes each time. At the end of the ten weeks is a 5K run. The
program is a team mentoring approach, with 15 boys per every two coaches. The
curriculum, which is provided, focuses on healthy choices and how to set and
achieve goals. We do provide curriculum and CPR training. We have a huge need
for about 30 coaches for the spring season. Any student interested may contact
Leigh Moerdyke either by phone at 396-2301 ext 127 or by email at lmoerdyke@pathwaysmi.org.
Total Trek Quest has programs at a variety of schools, so you are able to have
some choice on the school you are placed at.
Journey 4-H Youth Mentoring
Journey's mentoring program aims to reduce the frequency and severity of delinquent
behavior by matching court involved youth with a positive adult role model.
We have a partnership with the Ottawa County Family Court / Juvenile Services,
and there are two ways for volunteers to get involved. Community based mentoring
matches volunteers one-on-one with youth ages 8-17, while detention visitation
gives volunteers a chance to meet with several youth at once at the detention
facility. Community based mentoring requires an 18-month commitment while detention
visitation requires 6 months. This is a great opportunity for Social Work,
Psychology, Sociology or Criminal Justice majors, or anyone interested in positively
impacting the life of a youth. Please call Harold McDermed @ 616-846-8250
or email haroldvista1@yahoo.com if you’re interested!
Ottawa County Mentoring Collaborative
This is an opportunity to be a caring adult mentor for an area youth. These mentors
are required to spend at least 1 hour/week with the youth for one year. Ages
and population demographics will change depending upon the program chosen within
the collaborative; there are fourteen to choose from to best fit who you are
and who you would like to serve! For more information contact Volunteer Services
or the following: Becky Midgley or Jay Brown at 616-846-8250 ( beckymidgley@gmail.com).
Mentors for Compassionate Heart Ministry
Compassionate Heart provides social interaction and mentoring for 14-26 year
old individuals with disabilities. Donna Bunce of Compassionate Heart Ministry
at City on a Hill Ministry is looking for some college-aged mentors. Any
student interested should contact City on a Hill Ministry (748-6060) and
ask for Donna Bunce.
West Ottawa Alternative Suspension Program
We are currently looking for volunteers to help us with our 6th-9th grade alternative
suspension program. The program runs from 7:45-2:45 Monday-Thursday, but we
are extremely flexible as to how much time and how many days volunteers would
want to come. You can even specify if you would like to come in and tutor in
a certain subject (like English or language arts), read a book to them, do
a craft or a science experiment, or just play a game with the kids. If you
have any questions please contact Haley Banks at haley.banks@gmail.com, or
call 616-399-9190 x208 and leave a message. Thanks!
Communities In Schools / Holland Public Schools
Books, Breakfast, and Buses Program – We need fun, exciting college students
who enjoy reading, helping with homework, or just being a friend with students
1 hour before school starts. Maplewood K-3 7:50-8:50, Holland Heights K-4, 7:50-8:50,
Harrington K-3 7:50-8:50, East K-8 7:15-8:15, Van Raalte K-3 7:25-8:25, and Jefferson
4-5 7:35-8:35. Please contact Lisa Lindemulder at 396-7566 ext.110 or lisal@lifeservicessystem.org.
Thanks!
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holland
The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland appreciates and values individuals
willing to volunteer with our area youth. Tremendous and rewarding experiences
await those interested in working with our professional staff in delivering quality
services for our members and patrons. Opportunities are available at both the
Central Unit on Van Raalte Avenue and our North Side Unit located at Pine Creek
Elementary School. You must be 18 years of age and will be subjected to a background
check prior to receiving any volunteer responsibilities. Please call Brian Van
Kley at 392-4102 or email bvankley@bgch.org for more information.
Bethany Christian Services Refugee Unaccompanied
Minors Program
Bethany Christian Services' Refugee Unit is seeking volunteer mentors to work
with refugee youth in our foster care program. The teens with whom Bethany Christian
Services works with have had to leave their homes due to war and/or threat to
their lives. The youth come from a variety of different courtiers and regions,
including Central and South America, Africa, and also Myanmar (formally Burma).
The youth served are placed in foster care homes or are living on their own in
apartments. The location of these youth is in Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Wyoming,
Holland, Zeeland, and Muskegon. To ensure safety and quality services, mentors
must attend an interview and orientation and agree to a background check, driving
record check, and TB test. Mentors are required to spend one hour, once a week
with the youth for one year. Mentors will be reimbursed for their monthly activities,
up to $40 per month. If you are interested in receiving an application or if
you have more questions, please contact; Sarah Bolman @ (616)574-7932 or sbolman@bethany.org.
Males and minorities are especially encouraged to inquire. Mentors are not required
to speak another language but knowledge of Spanish or Burmese could be beneficial.
Bethany Christian Services Refugee Department is in need of tutors to
volunteer in our drop-in tutoring program on Wednesday afternoons from
3:15-5:15p.m. Tutoring will begin on Wednesday- September 24, 2008 and
with run every Wednesdays until the end of the school year. There will
be breaks for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Break, and summer. If interested
in receiving an application or if you have more questions please contact:
Sarah Bolman (616) 574-7932 or sbolman@bethany.org.
Wrap Around Mentoring - Female Mentor
The Wrap Around program of Ottawa County is looking for a fun, caring, committed
individual to serve as a mentor to a female with severe mental health issues.
This 13-year old individual lives in the Hudsonville area and loves shopping,
crafts, swimming, and going out to eat. She is extremely excited to have a
mentor. To qualify for this position, you must be 18 years or older with a
valid driver's license and reliable car. You must also be willing to commit
to this program for a minimum of one year. This is an excellent opportunity
for those pursuing careers in Education, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology,
etc. Experience with children is necessary; experience with special needs children
is preferred. You will be compensated for your time and reimbursed for all
expenses incurred on visits (bowling, museum admissions, food, etc.). Completion
of mentor training is required. For more information on Wrap Around, please
visit http://www.cac-ottawa.org/wraparound.shtml. If you are interested in
this position, please contact Tesha Post at tpost@cac-ottawa.org or call (616)
393-6123. Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a difference in
a struggling child's life!
Wrap Around Mentoring
Spend just 2 hours a week with a youth involved in the mental health, child
welfare, or juvenile court system. Participate in community activities—fishing,
playing sports, going bowling, eating out, miniature golfing, doing crafts,
etc. This is a paid opportunity that requires a minimum of a 1-year commitment
and your own transportation. Please contact Tesha Post at tpost@cac-ottawa.org
for more information!
The Bridge
The Bridge is a youth center for middle school kids in Zeeland. We have several
different programs, including a recreational after-school program on Tuesdays
and Thursdays (kids just come in to play games and hang out), an alternative
suspension program, and a basketball team. We can always use volunteers for
these things! However, our biggest need for volunteers right now is with the
Bridge to Excellence program, which meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from
2:45-5. We need mentors who will commit to at least one day a week on which
to come to the Bridge and tutor students. They would build lasting relationships
with the students and help them to succeed in school. We also have a need in
our Explorers' Club, which is a program for elementary students on Mondays
after school. If you are interested in any of these things, please contact
Jackie Rutgers at (616)772-3238 or at jmr100355@hotmail.com.
Youth Ministries
Barnabas Ministries - High-Risk Youth
Barnabas Ministries is passionately committed to reaching high-risk youth and
families with the message of freedom, hope and healing in Jesus Christ. Our
ministry has the following volunteer opportunities:
1) Pen Pals (18 or older) are needed to write a letter
once a week to an incarcerated youth. Imagine the great things that God
can say to them through your letters! Application and training needed.
2) Youth Mentors are needed to spend 2 hours per week
for one year in a one-on-one relationship with a high-risk youth aged
11-18. The teens are in desperate need of knowing the unconditional
love, hope, and worth found only in Jesus Christ. Application and training
needed.
3) Office volunteers are needed to answer the phone,
help with periodic mass mailings, and assist with website care.
4) Girls’ and Boys’ Programming volunteers are
needed to help with a girls lock-in, girls dance class and boys basketball
team.
If interested in any of these opportunities, please contact Rachel Patmos
at 616-748-8435 or by email at rachel@barnabasmin.org.
Children’s Ministries
The Children's Ministries department at Central Wesleyan Church has opportunities
to help with special needs children at 9:15 on Sundays. We also have opportunities
to teach Sunday School classes at our 10:50 service. Our classes have between
10 -15 children and are great practice for aspiring teachers. If interested,
please email Kay at kbusscher@centralwesleyan.org.
High School Ministry
Do you want to make a difference? Are you interested in sharing your faith
with youth? Fellowship Reformed Church is looking for volunteers to help
with the high school ministry. Volunteers would be expected to build relationships
with students and help lead small group discussions at Sunday night youth
group meetings. On average this is a three hour per week commitment. Interested?
Contact: Aaron Clark – YoungLife Church Partner - aclark@fellowshipreformed.org
or 616-399-9280 ext.28
(Fellowship Reformed Church is located on the north side of Holland and is
about 5 miles away from Hope College.)
Volunteers Needed for High School Ministry
Looking for individuals willing to volunteer with a local church’s high
school ministry. Time commitments vary… on average about 1-2 hours/week.
If you are looking for an opportunity to be a Christ-like example to teens
by just hanging out with them through ministry opportunities and just walking
with them while they journey through Life, then please contact Valerie at Valerie@graafschapcrc.org
or 616-396-3166.
Underprivileged High School Students
At Golgotha Church we are looking for college volunteers or interns (unpaid).
We are a non-profit youth ministry for underprivileged high school students.
Our Wednesday night meetings consist of hanging out with the teens that attend
by playing games, skateboarding, and playing pool. We also meet on Saturday
and Sunday nights for a guys and girls Bible studies. The vision of Golgotha
is this: There is a substantially sized counter culture of young people who
remain largely ignored by the majority of Christ centered youth organizations
in West Michigan. Golgotha caters to a demographic of young adults who have
quite possibly given up on church and other youth groups but have yet to give
up on God. Golgotha’s vision is to create a strong community in which
young adults feel consistently accepted and loved. We strive to create a safe
place in which diversity and individual talents are celebrated and encouraged
by the transcendent love of Christ. We aim to make Christ’s teaching
relevant to a distinct group of young adults who may feel ostracized from mainstream
culture. Golgotha’s goal is to be an oasis of joy, love, and compassion
amidst a desert of adolescent chaos. We are located at 412 W. 24th St. (just
west of Holland High). If interested please contact John Kapenga at jkapenga@gmail.com
or 616-834-1652.
At-Risk Kids
Are you looking to interact with kids this school year? Do you have a passion
for impacting the lives of at-risk kids? Central Wesleyan Church in Holland
is beginning a ministry in October that seeks to communicate the truth of
God in a context that makes sense to them such as music they can relate to.
We are looking for volunteers to build relationships with kids on Wednesdays
from 4:00-5:30 beginning in October. If you have any interest or questions,
please contact Chris Hofland @ 616.395.3102 or chofland@centralwesleyan.org.
Get a group together!!!!! No transportation? We can help!
Other Child Focused Opportunities
Recess Volunteers
West Ottawa's Pine Creek Elementary school is looking for volunteers for noon
hour recesses (you need a car to do this) to help structure games for elementary
students.
Please email us at volunteers@hope.edu if you are interested.
Get into the Classroom
Teach
3-5 year olds how to dance, do arts and crafts, put on a play, read
them a book. Perfect
for every major and a great opportunity to teach kids about what
you love! One-time events, short & during the day. Contact volunteers@hope.edu
if interested.
Childcare Workers for Parenting Classes
Student volunteers are needed to help with Parenting Classes to watch
children. Materials will be provided.
The class begins Saturday, February 2nd
and continues for eight weeks
from 9:30 -11:30 a.m. at New Community Fourth Reformed Church (corner
of Washington and 15th Street).
Any student interested should contact Judy VanDyke at 392-2590 or Mary
Jane Scheur at 392-2590.
Bilingual Tutors
Holland Public Schools is in need of one or two volunteers that would
be willing to work with high school students 2 to 3 times a week. They
need to be bilingual in Spanish and have an interest in Math and Sciences.
They would be working with two Latino students at the high school
from 12:30 to 2:00 pm. If interested please contact John Vega at 616-494-2164.
Thanks!
Latin Americans United for Progress
LAUP's mission
is "To advocate for the acceptance of the Latino community through
culture awareness and education of tomorrow's leaders. To open doors
of opportunity through the acceptance of differences." LAUP serves
the Holland community, providing services primarily to the Latino population.
We are looking for volunteers in the following areas:
1) Childcare for ESL at 4th Reformed Church (This is a priority)
2) Answering phones
3) Data entry
4) Classroom helpers for GED, Computer, and ESL classes
If you are interested please contact Bert Jara at 616-392-5058 and check
out www.laup.org.
Life Services System (LSS)
Deanna's Playhouse is a 15,000 sq ft indoor, barrier-free playground
a designed to support children's predictable play behaviors and engage
children in active and creative play to promote proper development.
Parent involvement in play is encouraged. Volunteer opportunities:
play floor support, assistance with registration, creative arts rooms,
organizer/cleaner helper, or other miscellaneous tasks.
LSS has volunteer opportunities through Communities In Schools (before-school "Books" program
at 6 Holland Public Schools) and, each June, LSS coordinates "Leaders
for the 21st Century" with 7th graders.
Contact our Volunteer Coordinator
at (616) 396-7566 for more information!
Volunteer Dance Instructors Needed
All For One Dance group is accepting resumes from qualified, friendly and enthusiastic
Dance Instructors for the 2007-2008 Fall season. Seeking instructors with experience
in any of the following styles: Hip-Hop, Freestyle, or Creative Movement. Successful
applicants must have previous experience and a genuine love for teaching dance
to children and teens, and must pass a background check. Part time opportunities
available for: Saturday mornings from 10am - 12pm. Selected candidates will
be interviewed and may be asked to teach a class as part of the selection criteria.
This is a volunteer position. If this sounds like you, please send resume with
address along with a cover letter in an email to: www.moonchild1993@yahoo.com.
For more information about All For One Dance, go to http://www.myspace.com/allforonedancegroup.
Holland Area Arts Council - 150 East 8th Street, Holland, MI 49423 (616-396-3278)
Tutoring Service Opportunity
Do you
like working with kids and making a difference in your community? Dedicated
tutors are needed
for 14th St. Church's STEP middle school tutoring program, Mondays and
Wednesdays from 3:15 to 4:30, beginning October 22. We would love to
have some outstanding Hope students involved. For information, please
contact Susan Vanden Berg at 616-212-7281 or ssvandenberg@gmail.com.
Kids InC - Mars Hill Bible Church
Moms InC, a support group and study for women, is looking
for teachers, leaders, and volunteers to care for their children while
they meet. The Kids InC program needs you from 9:15 to 11:15 Wednesdays
twice a month through April. Dates: Oct. 17, 31 - Nov. 7, 21 - Dec.
5, 19 - Jan. 16, 30 - Feb. 6, 20 - Mar. 5, 19 - Apr. 16. You may choose
to help one time, twice a month, or the remainder of the
year.
The program
takes place at Mars Hill Bible Church. To sign up or for more information,
contact Nikki Swiger:
616-531-7141 or
danielswig@comcast.net.
LEAP Program
We’re looking for volunteers who would like to have immense amounts
of fun with our many arrays of programs! We have something for every
age group at least one day a week, from Monday's for Kids to Junior
Hippers to High School Ministry. We are also beginning our new after-school
one-on-one
tutoring program on Tuesday's and Thursday's from 3:20-4:30! We are
located at Montello Park Church / South Shore Youth Impact, 609 West
20th Street.
Please contact Raquel Balderas, LEAP Program Coordinator, at 616-396-6026
or 616-510-3696 (cell), if interested!
Tutoring & Suspended Students
The Alternative
Suspension Program at Neighbors Plus is currently looking for students
who are interested in tutoring after school on both Tuesdays
and Thursdays after school from 2:30 – 3:30 at West Ottawa.
We also need students who would like to help with students who
are suspended from
school. This would be any time during the school day and can be just
one hour per week or more - whatever works for you! Please contact Mollie
Osborn at molllie@harderwyk.com or Haley Banks at haley.banks@gmail.com,
or call 399-9190 ext. 115.
Special Ed Students
We are beginning an after-school program daily from 3:15pm - 4:15pm for
middle school special ed. students who want extra help. If anyone is
interested in helping, my direct e-mail is 5.lverwys@hertitageacademies.com.
Thanks!
~ Linda VerWys, Resource Room teacher
Girl Scouts of Michigan Trails
Girl Scout Leaders and Assistant Leaders are needed short or long term
for Holland and Zeeland girls in grades K-12. Training is provided
and no experience is necessary. You select the day, time, frequency
and age level. Contact Kim Dyer, Director of Volunteer Services at
kdyer@gsmt.org or 800/442-1401, ext. 142. www.gsmt.org.
Breakfast With Baby
New Community Fourth Reformed Church at 238 West 15th Street needs help the second
Saturday of the month from 9:30 a.m. until noon. The program is called “Breakfast
with Baby” and it provides a breakfast for families with babies which
also includes clothes, diapers, and other items the family might need. Please
call Linda at 399-3928 for more information or questions.
VANDERBILT CHARTER ACADEMY
Vanderbilt is a public school that is 44% Hispanic and consists of 62% At
Risk Children. Our 3:30-4:15pm after school program for 3rd-5th graders meets
at 302 W. 16th Street. We are looking for anyone who loves children
and
wants to
be
a positive
role model
for them.
One
room
will
be providing
academic
help
for
students,
another
room will be for playing games, doing puzzles, and interacting with children
who don't have any school work. We are asking for at least a one semester
commitment
for continuity, though you can continue all school year if that is your desire.
If interested, contact Linda VerWys at 820-5050 from 8am-2pm daily.
Animals & Nature
Harbor Humane Society
Kennel Tech/TLC Giver, Foster Caregiver, Group Volunteers, Special Events,
Misc. Volunteer, Front Office. Minimum age 16. Training is provided.
We are located at 14345 Bagley, West Olive, MI 49424. Please call Lindsey
at 616-399-2119 extension 16, or email volunteers@harborhumane.org. Thanks!
CRITTER BARN: Help out with the animals and the facility. Call 616.748.1110 or email critterbarn@charter.net.
Shelters
HOLLAND RESCUE MISSION
The Holland Rescue Mission is a non-profit organization committed to serving
the homeless and less fortunate in West Michigan. The store serves to make
the Mission less dependent on individual donations and more self supporting.
We are in need of good dependable volunteers or interns to help us at our store.
We are looking for anyone who is willing to do everything from maintenance
to window displays. Volunteer shifts can be as long as all day to only a few
hours a week. Times are flexible. To learn more, check out our website at www.hollandrescue.org.
JORDAN RIVER MINISTRIES is an agency dedicated to helping women who are recently out of jail or drug rehab. They are in need of volunteers to help with special projects. Please contact Patricia at 616.405.2185 or email pspssimmons@yahoo.com.
CENTER FOR WOMEN IN TRANSITION:
Looking for volunteers who can assist with sorting donations, transporting
clients, childcare, or help with special needs. Contact Volunteer Services
for more information or Val Helgren at 616.494.1747.
COMMUNITY ACTION HOUSE
In partnership with the City of Holland and Center for Women in Transition, the
Community Action House is in need of volunteers to assist with childcare at
their Super Tuesday life-skill events. These events are held on the 2nd and
4th Tuesday of each month at the Community Kitchen located within Western Theological
Seminary. The meeting hours are 5:30-7:30pm. Volunteers will be provided with
dinner on event days. For more information or to sign up, contact Tracy Garrett
at tracygarrett_cah@hotmail.com or call her at (616) 738-1170.
Retirement/Nursing Homes
Resthaven
We currently have volunteer opportunities at the following locations:
Resthaven Care Center
Are you considering a career in the medical field and wish to gain knowledge
of medical terminology and practice clerical skills? The Resthaven Care Center
is looking for volunteers to come in once or twice a week for a couple of hours
to help their unit clerk. Anyone interested should contact Margo Horan (616.796.3604).
Care Center/Good Shepherd Home ~ 280 West 40th Street
1) Bingo Assistants: various days available (usually Mondays and Saturdays
from 2-3pm); help residents play Bingo, help transport residents to/from
Bingo room.
2) Friendly Visitor: visit with residents – read, do puzzles, chat,
etc.; come when you are able any day between 10am-7pm.
Boersma Cottage ~ 280 West 40th Street Building 100
1) Meal Helper: assist the staff and elders with their noon or evening
meals; set the table, serve food, tidy up afterwards.
2) Activities Assistant: from Bingo to crafts to exercise, the Boersma
Cottage offers a wide variety of daily activities based on the interests
of each elder; assist the staff with creating or overseeing these activities.
3) Church Transport Helper: assist staff with pushing elders to/from
the Boersma Cottage to the Care Center (across the parking lot) for Sunday
afternoon church service.
4) Friendly Visitor: you chose your hours, make a new friend!
Maple Woods ~ 49 East 32nd Street
1) Bible Study Leaders: every Tuesday from 10-11am, teach residents about
your favorite books of the Bible, do one month a year or more as your
schedule allows, no experience necessary, must be able to speak loudly.
2) Activities Assistants: assist our activities department with various
activities – monthly birthday parties, Thursday night Bingo, reading
to residents, exercise class.
3) Exercise Leader: Help set up, lead and take down for exercise or strength
training class. Needed for Mon-Friday various times.
Warm Friend ~ 5 East 8th Street
1) Activities Assistant: assist activity coordinator with various activities
(birthday parties, Bingo, outings); Monday, Tuesday and Thursday day
times available.
2) Volunteers in general are needed. Times are extremely flexable and
Warm Friend is just downtown so no car equals no problem. Anyone interested
should contact Margo Horan by the information below.
For more information on any of these Resthaven opportunities, contact
Margo Horan at volunteers@resthaven.org or call 796-3604. Thanks!
Evergreen Commons
Evergreen Commons is a non-profit community center for people 50+. We currently
have the following openings for volunteers:
1) Common Grounds Internet Café – Host/Hostess – ensuring
that coffee shop patrons have an enjoyable experience while visiting
the Café and assisting patrons in using our Wi-Fi system. Making
coffee, stocking counter with products, and keeping the Café clean.
2) Front Desk Volunteer – greeting and assisting
all who enter the center. Helping with locating classes, special events,
center information, and assisting patrons in using our Wi-Fi system.
3) Special Events Volunteers: Kitchen Prep, Dish Washers,
Wait Staff, Event Set-Up
4) Adult Day Health Volunteers – Transportation
Assistant – assisting our bus drivers in the mornings and/or
afternoons to ensure safety traveling to and from our day program.
If you are interested or need more information, please contact Mike
Foshaug, Volunteer Coordinator at 355-5138 or by email at mfoshaug@evergreencommons.org.
Haven Park Christian Nursing Home:
Many volunteer opportunities are available including assisting in our coffee
chop, hosting and passing trays in the dining room, helping with group activities
and visiting with/befriending our residents on a one to one basis. Please contact
Julie Hutton at 772-4641 for more information.
Ballroom dancing at Freedom Village:
Freedom Village, a Hope College neighbor and senior retirement community, is
going to be holding Ballroom Dance classes in April. They need a few extra
dance partners for some of their ladies. The classes will be held Tuesday evenings
in April and the first week of May at 7:15 PM in the Auditorium at Freedom
Village. No experience required just a fun and friendly spirit and desire to
help others! Any student interested should contact Contact Marcia or Theresa
in Activities at Freedom Village ~ 820.7474 or tbravata@brookdaleliving.com
Manual Labor/Office Work
Graphic
Designer for Red Cross Needed!
Check out the info here.
Rehabilitate a Home
The Ottawa County Department of
Human Services needs volunteers who are interested in helping to rehabilitate
a home in Holland. The home is currently being purchased by a three generational
family. This will be an ongoing project, from February 27, 2008 to April
15, 2008. Immediate openings for volunteers are to wash and paint interior
walls, and to help move new furniture into the home. A work project is
set for every Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm at 162 West 19th Street, Holland,
MI. Lunch is provided. If any volunteers would be available during the
week, your help would be greatly appreciated. Also, two
outside sheds need to be demolished and the yard will need to be raked.
Those interested should contact: Diana Brown, Ottawa County Department
of Human Services, 616 395-5514.
Tax Preparer
Mr. Overlay of GoodWill Industries of Muskegon is looking for students who wish
to aid low income families with filing their taxes. Any interested student
should contact volunteer services or GoodWill Industries @ 231 728 7871.
Latin Americans United for Progress
LAUP's mission is "To advocate for the acceptance of the Latino community
through culture awareness and education of tomorrow's leaders. To open doors
of opportunity through the acceptance of differences." LAUP serves the Holland
community, providing services primarily to the Latino population.
We are looking for volunteers in the following areas:
1) Childcare for ESL at 4th Reformed Church (This is a priority)
2) Answering phones
3) Data entry
4) Classroom helpers for GED, Computer, and ESL classes
If you are interested please contact Bert Jara at 616-392-5058 and check out
www.laup.org.
Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity
Our organization is a partnership, house building, homeownership Christian
ministry in the greater Holland area. It is based on the principle
that all God's people deserve a decent place to live and that our community
is a better place when that occurs. We are looking for volunteers for
the following positions:
1) General Office Administration - This opportunity has many different
aspects ranging from answering phones to data entry. It's a great way
to meet new people and make new contacts for your future, as well as
sharpen your typing and basic computer skills!
2) More than Just Houses - We are looking for volunteers to put on their
work boots and help us build some houses. Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity
has build over 80 houses in the Holland area over the last 17 years,
all with the help of volunteers like you!
3) Retail Management and Service - If you are looking
for a good time while helping great people, consider serving at the Lakeshore
Habitat
for Humanity ReStore. You will learn the basic "in's and out's" of
what it takes to run a retail store as you volunteer with us!
If interested in any of these opportunities, contact Shannon Morton:
smorton@lakeshorehabitat.org or 616-393-8001 ex.103. Thanks!
ParadiseBound - Mission Outlet and Thrift Store
ParadiseBound sends numerous mission teams to Guatemala throughout the
year. While there, the teams build houses, run medical clinics in remote
villages, and present the Gospel to the Guatemalan people. ParadiseBound
is opening a Mission Outlet and Thrift store in Zeeland around Thanksgiving
time to supplement their ministry in Guatemala. Numerous volunteer
options are available, including: sorting products, labeling and pricing,
inspecting small appliance, decorating, running and monitoring online
or ebay stores, drivers and donations. If you are interested in helping
our ministry please contact Sandi Joslyn at 616-748-7690 or email sandi@paradisebound.org.
You can check out our website at www.paradisebound.org.
Angel Food Ministry
Christian non-profit organization dedicated to providing grocery relief
and financial support to communities throughout the USA. Christ Memorial
Reformed Church partners with AFM as an outreach opportunity locally
serving families and individuals throughout the greater Holland/Zeeland
area along with members of our congregation. Food pick-up happens the
last Saturday of every month, from approximately 9:00 AM – 12:00
PM. Volunteers help to load the food in boxes and unload the food
in peoples’ cars. To volunteer, contact Sue Ann Russell at 396-2305
ext 124 or sueannr@christmemorial.org
DITTO UPSCALE RESALE STORE
Ditto is a non-profit upscale resale location in Holland whose proceeds
work to lower tuition costs for the Christian schools in the area.
Ditto relies on volunteers and is looking for students who would be
willing to donate as much time as they would like to help organize
the store and keep it up and running. Also, those able to help with
the delivery of furniture items would be greatly appreciated. Contact
volunteer services for more information (volunteers@hope.edu) or Carol
at 396.8870.
Health Services
Ottawa County Health Department Peer Ed Program
Looking for volunteers for a peer education program that the Health Department
offers to high schools in Ottawa County. Applications are
accepted from July to September only. For more information contact
Sarah Derwin at
616-494-5510.
HOLLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER: Volunteer at this family practice nonprofit health care center. A great opportunity for pre-med students! Get experience working with medical records, perscription programs, answering phones and doing other various tasks around the office. Please email Debby Smith at DSmith@mmpc.com for more information.
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