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Volunteer Month
While the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) celebrates volunteerism every month, April is officially Global Volunteer Month.
The MCSC encourages all Michiganders to find a way to volunteer, help others or recognize someone’s service during Volunteer Month.
There are a variety of ways to give your time and talent to help Michigan communities.
- Start a giving journey at michiganvolunteers.org to find a Michigan nonprofit organization that matches the cause you are passionate about and discover how you can volunteer or donate to make a difference.
- Visit Volunteer Michigan to find volunteer opportunities across the state and sign up to be part of the Volunteer Michigan Team.
- Search locally for opportunities to give back to your community.
Volunteerism trainings
Looking to get involved in your community but not sure where to start? The Michigan Community Service Commission’s volunteer management training series is available to help those newer to this arena learn how to build and improve the experience for volunteers at all stages of their engagement with an organization. These sessions are perfect for organizations with one or more volunteers as we present applicable lessons and tools that can be put into place with ease.
Examples of training topics include volunteer recruitment, grant writing, volunteer screening, and more.
Michigan Heroes Campaign
Don’t have time to serve right now? Sharing the story of dedicated volunteers can inspire others to serve and make a difference.
Submit a volunteer or philanthropist story through the Michigan Heroes Campaign. This virtual platform celebrates individuals and organizations that have made a difference.
Share Your Volunteer Story!
Share testimonies, stories, or photos of volunteer projects or impact with the Michigan Community Service Commission’s Volunteer Month Campaign. We will share and amplify your story to inspire others!
Important Dates
- April 1-30: Global Youth Service Month
- April 2-16: Share Your Story #WhyIVolunteer
- April 6: Good Deeds Day #GoodDeedsDay
- April 17-30: Inspire & Take Action to #VolunteerToday
- April 20-26: National Volunteer Week
- Join us and over 170 other organizations in being a Global Volunteer Month Champion
National Volunteer Week April 20-26 #NVW
- Use National Volunteer Week as an opportunity to thank, recognize, and amplify the #goodwork of the volunteers in your spaces and states.
- Review Points of Light Social Media Toolkits for readymade graphics and social media posts.
- Independent Sector should release their annual announcement of the value of volunteer time during #NVW
Youth Volunteer movement
Engaging youth in volunteerism can give them a voice to implement change. By learning the power of volunteerism at a young age, these Michiganders are fostering a lifelong passion for making a difference and strengthening communities – making our state more resilient.
The MCSC is supporting volunteer projects across the state for Global Youth Service Day(s) April 25-27. There is a special emphasis on youth involvement in all aspects of planning and executing the projects. The impact youth can make is amazing to see.
To learn about these projects and to get involved, visit https://www.michigan.gov/leo/boards-comms-councils/mcsc/nfr/global-youth-service-day.
April 11-May 11 is also Youth Service Month. Check out Youth Service America’s Youth Service Month Partner Webinar for more details.
Sign up or spread the word about AmeriCorps service
Join AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors to channel your passion into service, kickstart your career, or make an impact in your community.
AmeriCorps is an opportunity for individuals of all ages and backgrounds to give their time and talent to strengthen communities. Send an email with your interest to LEO-MiAmericorps@michigan.gov.