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Volunteering is a terrific way for residents to give back to their community. When residents participate in community service, it helps the entire community thrive and provides a chance for volunteers to help others. Here are some places in the Detroit area where you can lend a helping hand to those in need.
The Salvation Army
Known internationally, The Salvation Army depends on a steady stream of volunteers each day. Volunteers at The Salvation Army help feed the hungry, help out during catastrophic events, and ring bells and raise money outside stores. The Salvation Army provides numerous volunteer opportunities for individuals, families, schools, churches, and businesses all days of the year.
With multiple locations throughout Detroit, there’s plenty of volunteering to go around at The Salvation Army. Contact your nearest Salvation Army branch today to see how you can help your local community.
Redford Interfaith Relief
Located on Beech Daly Road in Redford, Redford Interfaith Relief works together with members of the local community to enhance the community and help all kinds of people in Redford. Volunteers work daily to collect donated food and stock the food pantry as well as collect clothes and personal care items that have been donated. In addition to accepting and unloading donations, volunteers can also help out by answering the phones and providing office support.
If you’d like to partner with Redford Interfaith Relief to help within the Redford community, all you have to do is contact the organization by filling out the volunteer form online.
Habitat for Humanity
An extremely well-known volunteer organization, Habitat for Humanity in Detroit is always accepting volunteers who seek to make Detroit a better place. With Habitat for Humanity, you’ll have a chance to work with other volunteers to enhance the city. Habitat for Humanity in Detroit is focused on construction, home repairs, neighborhood beautification, and creating playgrounds and parks for children.
At Habitat for Humanity, you can volunteer individually or with your business, school, church, or another group. Contact Habitat for Humanity today to start making a difference.
Michigan Humane Society
The community doesn’t include just humans. There are thousands of animals all over Detroit that need love and care too. Volunteers at the Michigan Humane Society will work in the adoption center or the administrative office or at special community events.
If you’d like to volunteer at the Michigan Humane Society, you’ll have to fill out an online application and register for a welcome meeting. Additionally, depending on your interests, qualifications, and availability, you may need further training before you can begin volunteering and helping out with the animals.
Whether you’d rather collect donations, build houses, or help animals get adopted, there is an abundance of opportunities in the Detroit area where you can give back to the community. Partner with one of these organizations today and do your part to help make Detroit a better place for all residents to live.
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