Volunteer & Community Service Opportunities
Lenawee County & Surrounding Area
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Addison Senior Center
Volunteers are needed to deliver Meals-on-Wheels
117 N. Steer St.
Addison, MI  49220
Contact:  Dee Hall
Phone:  517-547-5777

Adrian Area Chamber of Commerce
Looking for individuals to assist in the office and on community projects.
128 E. Maumee St.
Adrian, MI  49221
Contact:  Ann Hughes
Phone:  517-263-2320

Adrian Community Nursery
Prepare a meal, read to a child, and help in class.  Need T.B. test and disclosure letter.
100 E Church St
Adrian, MI 49221-2720
Contact:  Kristen Howard or Connie Aichele
Phone:  517-263-8676 or 517-265-4401

Adrian Head Start
Locations in Addison, Adrian, Hudson, Morenci, Tecumseh, & Tipton.
Contact Kelley Merillat
Volunteers will work/play with the children and assist the classroom staff in providing a quality preschool program.
239 Cross Street
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone: 517-263-2468

Adrian Public Schools
Tutors and mentors needed at most schools.
Adrian Public Schools, 517-263-7205 - School Volunteer Coordinator
Adrian High School, 785 Riverside Ave. 517-266-4561
Drager Middle School, 340 East Church St. 517-265-8122
Garfield Elementary, 239 Cross St. 517-265-2844
Lincoln Elementary, 158 South Scott St. 517-265-8544
St. Joseph’s Academy, Adrian Dominican Sisters Campus 517-263-4898
Head Start and Preschool Programs, 227 N. Winter St. 517-263-2468

Adrian Senior Center
Individuals needed to deliver meals on wheels and general help.
327 Erie St
Adrian, MI 49221
Contact:Brenda Leonard
Phone:517-263-3585  

American Red Cross
Assist with blood drive, provide office help, and collect personal care items.
204 N Broad St
Adrian MI 49221
Contact:  Joy Gilbert
Phone:  517-263-1904

Adrian Symphony Orchestra
The ASO is a fun and exciting place to volunteer your time! Assist with concert preparations and seating guests.
110 S. Madison St.
Adrian, MI 49221
Contact: Irene Petree
Phone: 517-264-3121

Associated Charities
Help with Keep Lenawee Warm, Toys for Tots, organize donations, office help, create a Web page, paint murals, paint the office, build a storage shed, and assist with Back to School program.
221 S Tecumseh St
Adrian, MI 49221
Contact: Eloise Hosken
Phone:517-265-7255

Big Buddies, Little Buddies
Be a mentor to a child aged 6 – 16
(formerly Boys & Girls Club and Big Brothers, Big Sisters)
327 Erie St.
Adrian, MI 49221
Contact: Kathye Herrera
Phone: 517-266-9775

Bixby Medical Center
Volunteers needed to assist visitors and/or patients with directions; clerical duties; work in gift shop; and other miscellaneous responsibilities. Click Here to see more information and to complete a volunteer application and referral form.
818 Riverside Ave.
Adrian, MI 49221
Contact: Pamela M. Van Doren
Phone: 517-265-0171

Boy Scouts of America - Great Sauk Trail Council
Scouting serves young people and families via experiential education and developmental programs that enhance character, ethics, active citizenship, leadership skills and physical and mental fitness.
1979 Huron Parkway
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone:(734) 971-7100

Care Pregnancy Center of Lenawee
Upon completion of a 1 week training class, volunteers will counsel women who are facing an unplanned pregnancy.  Other non-counseling positions include:assisting with office/clerical duties; help with fundraisers & special events; work at fundraiser events; attend volunteer workshops.
308 N. Broad Street.
Adrian, MI 49221
Contact: Julie Meerman
Phone: 517-263-5701

Catherine Cobb Domestic Violence Shelter
Office cleaning, shelter volunteer, handyman type work, client interactions, provide programs for kids.
Adrian, MI 49221
Contact: Sharon Hudson
Phone: 517-265-5352

Catholic Charities of Lenawee
199 N Broad St
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone: (517) 263-2191

Communities in Schools of Lenawee
An office volunteer will become an essential member of the CIS team. Volunteer will be responsible for office duties such as filing, mailing, copying, updating data listings, etc. Volunteer with computer skills would have additional responsibilities based on skills.
1040 S. Winter
Ste. 3013
Adrian, MI 49221
Contact: Christine MacNaughton
Phone: 517-265-1664

Communities in Schools of Tecumseh Area
Need individuals to assist in Tecumseh Schools and with lunch buddy program.
PO BOX 68
Tecumseh, MI 49286-0068
Contact: Susan Reeder
Phone: 517-423-7574

Community Action Agency-Learning Partners
Intake of people requesting services; teach an adult basic literacy skills, assist with migrant and/or tax programs, teaching literary skills to people of all ages, and a variety of other opportunities.
400 W. South Street
Adrian, MI 49221
Contact: Ana Rivero
Phone: 517-263-7861

Daily Bread of Lenawee
Individuals needed to help serve/prepare community meals. (One evening food handlers course is required).
302 S. Tecumseh St.
Adrian, MI49221
Contact: Kathy Poisson-DeWitt
Phone: 517-266-0937

Daybreak Adult Day Services
Help is needed to assist with elderly adults in a day service facility and help coordinate activities.
4650 US 223 Ste. A
Adrian, MI 49221
Contact: Tammy Jewell
Phone: 517-266-2588

Department on Aging
Assist full-time caregivers with elderly care responsibilities; connect with senior centers in town; deliver meals on wheels and provide medical transportation (mileage is reimbursed).
1040 S. Winter Street
Adrian, MI 49221
Contact: Brenda Leonard
Phone: 517-264-5280

Disabled American Veteran’s of Lenawee
Van driver’s needed to transport DAV’s to the DAV Hospital in Ann Arbor.
1040 S. Winter St.
Adrian, MI 49221
Contact: Tammy Sheldon or Dave Boozer
Phone: 517-264-5335 or 517-265-3993

Dominican Life Center
Adrian Dominican Sisters Campus
Help is needed in a variety of ways; assist with reading, computer instruction, wheelchair rides, or just visiting with the sisters.
1257 East Siena Heights Drive
Adrian, Michigan 49221
Contact:Anthony Butler, Assistant Director
Phone: (517) 266-3400

Equestrian Outreach Center
Located next to the Somerset Campgrounds. Volunteers are needed to reach out to children through the use of horses. Serve/prepare food for the children and other various responsibilities.
9551 Sutfin Rd.
Jerome, Michigan 49249
Contact: Leslie Gove
Phone: (517) 812-6664

Family Counseling and Children’s Services
Catherine Cobb Domestic Violence Shelter
Office cleaning, shelter volunteer, handyman type work, client interactions, provide programs for kids.
Adrian, MI 49221
Contact: Sharon Hudson
Phone: 517-265-5352

Girl Scouts – Irish Hills Council
Leaders / Program Consultants needed
4403 Francis
Jackson, MI 49203
Contact: Laurie Skrzynski, CEO
Phone: 800-322-1209

Goodwill Industries
Need help with donations, stocking store, and many other tasks.
600 E. Beecher St.
Adrian, MI 49221
Contact: Milissa Spadafora
Phone: 517-263-2135

Grand Court Retirement Home
One-on-one visits with assistant living residence.
1200 Corporate Dr
Adrian, MI 49221
Contact: Alice Stiekes
Phone: 517-263-8199

Habitat for Humanity
Individuals needed to provide construction assistance, painting, landscaping or meals while building homes for low income families.
1205 E Beecher St
Adrian, MI 49221
Contact:  Dick Drabeck
Phone:  517-265-6157

Herrick Hospital
Volunteers needed to assist visitors and/or patients with directions; clerical duties; work in gift shop; and other miscellaneous responsibilities.
500 E. Pottawatamie St.
Tecumseh, MI 49286
Contact: Marilyn Felton
Phone: 517-424-3602

Hope Community Center of Lenawee
Internship and volunteer opportunities are available. They have very flexible programming and classes that could fit your current major. Volunteers will work with the members in the educational, recreational, and/or craft activities.
431 Baker St.
Adrian, MI 49221
Contact: Scott Whitehouse
Phone: 517-265-2410

Hospice of Lenawee
Respite care volunteers, office volunteer, Lights of Love volunteer.
415 Mill Rd.
Adrian, MI 49221
Contact: Paula Robinson
Phone: 517-263-2323

LEAHC – (Lenawee Emergency and Affordable Housing Coalition)
Volunteer opportunities include maintenance, cleaning, organizing and landscaping projects.
Adrian, MI 49221
Contact: Khris Henson-Jones
Phone: 517-264-0782

Lenawee Conservation League
Various volunteer opportunities are available.
1404 Sutton Rd.
Adrian, MI 49221
Contact: Bob Wolverton
Phone: 517-263-5292

Lenawee Historical Society
Volunteers are needed for various positions.
110 E. Church St.
Adrian, Michigan 49221
Contact: Mike Griffith
Phone: 517-265-6071 or 517-403-5533

Lenawee Humane Society
Volunteers would provide individual attention to animals such as taking them for walks, bathing, cuddling etc.
705 W. Beecher St.
Adrian, MI  49221
Contact:  Pam Fisher
Phone:  517-263-3463 

Lenawee Intermediate School District – Special Needs Adult Class
Volunteers are needed to serve as peers and to interact with students, help with social, communication and community skills. Observation and training is available as well as internship opportunities.
600 E. Beecher St. (Located in the Goodwill building)
Adrian, MI 49221
Contact: John Murray
Phone: 517-265-1721

Lenawee Medical Care Facility
Assist with programs, presentations, and visit with patients.Must complete a volunteer orientation; TB test and criminal background check.
200 Sand Creek Hwy.
Adrian, MI 49221
Contact: Julie Porterfield, BA
Phone: 517-263-6794

Lenawee United Way
Assist with office/clerical duties
1354 N. Main
Adrian, MI 49221
Contact: Kathleen Schanz
Phone: 517-263-4696

Lynwood Manor
Visiting with patients; helping with extra-curricular activities; letter writing; taking residents for walks; reading; and help with special projects.
730 Kimole Lane
Adrian, MI 49221
Contact: Gale McGee
Phone: 517-263-6771

Madison School District – STAR program
Madison STARS (Striving to Achieve Reading Success) is a mentoring/tutoring program that pairs local volunteers with young students in need of additional reading support.
3498 Treat Hwy.
Adrian, MI 49221
Contact: Brenda Betz
Phone: 517-263-0741 ext.328

Mentor Michigan / Michigan Community Service Commission
1048 Pierpont, Suite 4
Lansing, MI 48913
Phone: 517-335-4295
Fax: 517-373-4977

Michigan State University Cooperative Extension / 4-H
Michigan State University
160 Agriculture Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1039
Contact: Julie Chapin, Ph.D., Program Leader
Phone: 517-432-7608
Fax: 517-355-6748

Michigan Works!
Volunteers are needed to tutor and mentor young at-risk adults (aged 16-21).
1040 S. Winter St.
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone: 517-266-5627

Nature Conservancy
Ives Road Fen Reserve in Tecumseh, MI
Volunteers needed to work with the plants, trees, yard work, etc.
To volunteer, please complete the online registration form
Phone: 517-456-8386

Needle-Lane Farms
Volunteers are welcome May-October to help grow flowers, vegetables, and herbs.
6376 Tipton Hwy.
Tipton, MI 49287
Contact: Beverly Ruesink
Phone: 517-263-5912

Provincial House
Work with senior residents; help with serving food; help with games; activities.
700 Lakeshire Trail
Adrian, MI 49221
Contact: Shelly
Phone: 517-263-0781

Salvation Army
Individuals needed to help serve/prepare community meals.
217 W. Church St.
Adrian, MI 49221
Contact:Cpt. Gordan Knight
Phone: 517-265-2038

Share the Warmth
Hosted at the Salvation Army
This homeless shelter is only open from December through March. Volunteers are needed to do laundry and provide food when supplies are low.
217 W. Church St.
Adrian, MI 49221
Contact: Candy Aranda
Phone: 517-265-2038

Telemon (Migrant Program)
Individuals are needed to assist with this program. Contact Telemon for additional information.
2345 N. Adrian Highway
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone: (517) 263-1118

YMCA
Individuals needed to coach sports, provide indoor/outdoor cleaning help.
638 W. Maumee St.
Adrian, MI 49221
Contact: Scott Clites
Phone: 517-263-2151