FAQ
1. Why are service hours required for graduation from Powers Catholic?
As a Catholic school, service is one way in which we put our school identity into action. The service requirement gives students a way to live the faith that they learn, so that they grow in both love of God and love of neighbor while at Powers Catholic.
2. What are the service requirements for Powers students?
Service hours are a requirement for graduation from Powers. Students are required to complete 10 hours of unpaid community service for each school year they attend Powers. This means that a four-year Powers student is required to complete 40 hours of service prior to graduation.
As part of the service requirement, students complete a Capstone service project during their Senior year. This project involves a minimum of 20 hours of service at an approved non-profit organization and includes assignments incorporated into the Senior theology grade. The Capstone service hours are included in the 40 service hours required for graduation.
3. Where can Powers students serve?
Students can serve in a wide variety of non-profit settings, including churches, schools, shelters, soup kitchens, and community events. Service hours are meant to connect Powers students to the needs of the broader community, meaning that service connected to your home, family, or pets does not count toward service hours. See the lists below for service ideas!
4. How do I log my service hours?
Students use an online system called MobileServe to log and track service hours. Here is a video that explains how to log service hours in MobileServe: https://mobileserve.wistia.com/medias/4ner9rixhj
5. Who can answer other questions about service hours or MobileServe?
Any other questions can be sent to our Campus Minister, Mr. Patrick Brennan, at pbrennan@powerscatholic.org.
As a Catholic school, service is one way in which we put our school identity into action. The service requirement gives students a way to live the faith that they learn, so that they grow in both love of God and love of neighbor while at Powers Catholic.
2. What are the service requirements for Powers students?
Service hours are a requirement for graduation from Powers. Students are required to complete 10 hours of unpaid community service for each school year they attend Powers. This means that a four-year Powers student is required to complete 40 hours of service prior to graduation.
As part of the service requirement, students complete a Capstone service project during their Senior year. This project involves a minimum of 20 hours of service at an approved non-profit organization and includes assignments incorporated into the Senior theology grade. The Capstone service hours are included in the 40 service hours required for graduation.
3. Where can Powers students serve?
Students can serve in a wide variety of non-profit settings, including churches, schools, shelters, soup kitchens, and community events. Service hours are meant to connect Powers students to the needs of the broader community, meaning that service connected to your home, family, or pets does not count toward service hours. See the lists below for service ideas!
4. How do I log my service hours?
Students use an online system called MobileServe to log and track service hours. Here is a video that explains how to log service hours in MobileServe: https://mobileserve.wistia.com/medias/4ner9rixhj
5. Who can answer other questions about service hours or MobileServe?
Any other questions can be sent to our Campus Minister, Mr. Patrick Brennan, at pbrennan@powerscatholic.org.
Partner Organizations
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Carriage Town Ministries
St. Luke’s NEW Life Center Eisenhower Elementary School My Brother’s Keeper Whaley Children's Center Marion Crouse Instructional Center Shelter of Flint Crossover Ministries Big Brothers Big Sisters St. Francis Prayer Center St. Mary Catholic Church Firestone Center Powers Catholic Theater Habitat for Humanity Old Newsboys of Flint |
Dorothy’s House of Coffee
St. John Vianney Catholic School Boys & Girls Club of Flint St. Pius X Catholic School McLaren Hospitality House Crim Foundation Catholic Charities North End Soup Kitchen Durant Tuuri Mott Elementary School Humane Society Willowbrook Manor God’s Love Foundation Regency of Grand Blanc Motherly Intercession The Whiting |
Other Volunteer Opportunities
Details on volunteer opportunities and community resources are available from Resource Genesee (810) 767-0500 or at www.resourcegenesee.org For volunteer opportunities for seniors 55 and older, you may also contact the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, (810) 760-1092.
1. VISITORS: Avalon Hospice needs people to spend a few hours a week sitting with a patient, holding their hands, listening to their stories, reading or playing a game together. Also need help answering phones and greeting visitors. Call Candy Leitheim, (810) 733-7250.
2. HOUSEHOLD NEEDS: All types of furniture, working appliances, household goods and cleaning supplies needed for homeless families starting over. To arrange for pickup, call Ralph Pea, GCCARD Homeless Outreach Program, (810) 762-4921.
3. FOOD BANK: Help with clerical tasks; take food orders, sort donated food, build food pantry boxes. Minimum age: 14 (or 8 with an adult). Contact Megan Buysse, Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, (810) 239-4441.
4. DONATIONS: Help the St. Christopher Transportation Program get kids to Ann Arbor/Detroit for cancer and dialysis treatments. Need gas cards, fast food gift cards and nonperishable food/toiletries. Contact Danielle, (810) 234-4693.
5. HOMEWORK HELP: Spend time with children at an after-school homework help program run by the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Flint. Encourage learning, growth and personal motivation, 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Contact Nicholas Jablonski, (810) 249-3413.
6. BE A BIG BROTHER OR BIG SISTER: Time commitment is regular visits with the child at least twice a month on individual basis for one year. Minimum age: 16. Contact Reta Stanley, (810) 235-0617.
7. REACH RUNAWAY PROGRAM: Helps at-risk teens staying at the shelter. Needs: towels, linens, household items, sporting goods, store gift cards, tickets to events in Flint. Contact Erin Rose, (810) 233-8700.
8. ADVOCATES: Work on behalf of abused and neglected children in foster care as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Need ability to communicate well and 15-20 hours per month. Must be 21. Extensive training and materials provided. Contact Jamie Passon Brooks, CASA program manager, (810) 234-7160.
9. VOLUNTEER/DONATIONS: The United Way needs experienced builders to help build handicap ramps, donations of lumber, building materials and a storage facility where ramps can be built and stored until needed. Contact Gene Ridley, (810) 762-5831.
10. DOG FOOD/VOLUNTEERS: Need donations of dog food, straw, throw rugs, pet vitamins for low-income families struggling to keep their pets. Also need foster homes for pets. Volunteers to walk dogs, clean kennels and transport dogs to Grand Blanc PetSmart on Saturdays, noon-4 p.m. Contact Edith, Last Chance Rescue, Swartz Creek, (810) 767-6366.
11. DO YOU KNIT OR CROCHET? Join the year-round Yarns of Love group to make winter hats, mittens and scarves for area children in need. Contact Cindy Cromwell at United Way of Genesee County, (810) 762-5827.
12. SPONSOR a student with scholarships for performing arts programs. Music lessons mean better math scores! Also need nonperishable food for pantry, school supplies, art supplies, student desks, lamps, small refrigerator, microwave, gently used learning software, laptops and computer speakers/headphones. Contact (810) 239-9425.
13. OUT REACH PROGRAM: North End Soup Kitchen’s Outreach Program needs toiletries, men’s clothing and baby items — diapers, clothing, baby food and formula. Also help by donating toilet paper, laundry soap, dish soap, oral care, shaving care and hair care. Contact John Manse, (810) 785-6911, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
14. HELP THE HOMELESS: Answer phones, make coffee and help homeless individuals in a variety of ways at One Stop Housing Resource Center. Help needed Monday mornings and a variety of other times. Contact Frank Woods, (810) 600-4525.
15. AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS: Volunteers needed for youth and community programs after school, including open gym, life skills training, teen job prep, computer proficiency, tutoring, crocheting, knitting, art, chess, checkers and more. Contact Dawn Demps, (810) 789-7850. Urban League of Flint.
16. CHILDREN’S ITEMS NEEDED: Donations of new or gently used nursery furniture, children’s travel gear, toys, clothes, toiletries, diapers and other necessities for children from birth to age 3. Contact Jayne West at Beecher Early Head Start, (810) 591-9349.
17. CLERICAL & CUSTODIAL HELP: Needed at Love Inc., a faith-based effort that helps coordinate food and other help for those in need. Spend a few hours a week answering phones, filing, doing data input or cleaning. Contact Frank Murdough, (810) 235-4993.
18. OFFICE ASSISTANT: Do you know how to use Microsoft Word and Excel? Use those skills to help needy people. Call Eva Pyles, volunteer coordinator, Department of Human Services, (810) 760-2973. 19. ROCKING CHAIRS NEEDED: Help parents bond with new infants by donating a used rocking chair in good condition. Chairs to be used as prizes in Early Head Start “Baby Bonding” program. Contact Catherine Baker, Manley School, (810) 760-7286.
20. HOSPICE TRAINING: Join an interdisciplinary team to give support to patients and their families during end-of-life care. No medical background required. Training provided. Contact John Girdwood, Visiting Nurse Services of Michigan, (810) 496-8779.
21. LITERACY VOLUNTEERS: Love to read? Help adults who are preparing to take their GED with their reading skills. Flexible schedule, 4-8 hours per week. Must be 18. Call (810) 239-9425.
22. TRANSLATOR: Assist with interpretation and translation for the Center for Civil Justice Immigration Law Project. Mainly Spanish, but other languages occasionally needed; flexible hours. Can help with oral interpretation during client meetings, document translation that can be done at home or at the office or both. Contact Carolyn Krieger, (989) 755-3120 or (800) 724-7441 or e-mail ckrieger@ccj-mi.org.
23. GREETERS: Welcome and assist homeless individuals at Mission of Hope’s daytime drop-in center, 4618 Roberts St., Flint. Also would like someone to do computer work. Flexible hours. Call Bobby, (810) 282-2510.
24. MONEY MANAGEMENT MENTORS: Help money management graduates manage their budgets and practice the principles of sound money management. Be a one-on-one mentor for adult students who complete LOVE Inc. money management classes. Anyone who has managed his/her own household budget would be perfect. One hour on Mondays, 6-9 p.m. Three-month commitment required. Contact Patty Jarvis or Frank Murdough, (810) 235-4993.
25. TOILETRIES FOR THE HOMELESS: Donate supplies including toilet paper, tissues, paper towels, laundry detergent, men’s razors, deodorant, shampoo and conditioner. My Brother’s Keeper of Genesee County Inc., (810) 234-1163.
26. FLINT CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: A variety of volunteer opportunities are available with the Flint Children’s Museum, including creative costuming, program play and learn partners, green thumbs, weekend warriors and smart mart store manager. Also need help with morning cleaning and a community liaison to work special events. Call Cathy Foland, (810) 767-5437.
27. WORKERS WANTED: Paint, patch — help a family stretch dollars; second Saturday each month; ages 14 and up. No skills necessary although experts welcome. Salem Housing C.D.C., 3216 M.L. King, Flint, (810) 785-5340, ext. 21 or e-mail ljohnston@salemhousing.org.
28. VISITORS: Friendly visitors are needed to visit with the elderly in nursing homes throughout Genesee County. Read a book, listen to a story or be a companion for a few hours. Citizens for Better Care, Laurie Ehrhardt, (989) 754-9017.
29. GRIEF AND LOSS SUPPORT FACILITATOR: Work with grieving children, teens and their caregivers. Training provided, three-hour time commitment every other week. Applications available by calling Mott Children’s Health Center, (810) 237-8692.
30. PERSONAL NEEDS: Donate nonperishable foods, personal items (toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, razors, shaving cream, shampoo/conditioner, soap, dental floss and diapers) for low-income families. Good fundraising project for groups. Danielle, Catholic Outreach; (810) 234-4693, ext. 301 or dfry@catholicoutreachflint.com.
31. HOUSEHOLD ITEMS NEEDED: Residential treatment facility for neglected and abused children needs Pull-Up diapers for 85-125 pounds and wipes; twin-size plastic mattress covers; vacuum cleaners; living room and bedroom lamps; gift certificates for Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club or Target; four- or five-drawer bedroom dressers; girls’ underwear sizes 8-16; women’s underwear sizes 5-7; girls’ pajamas sizes 8-16; boys’ pajamas sizes 8-16; Ensure and Pediasure nutritional drinks. Contact Valerie Barrett, Whaley Children’s Center, (810) 234-3603.
32. HOUSEHOLD BASICS: Donate microwave, toaster oven, portable refrigerator, cots or air mattresses for volunteer house sitters caring for a vacant house and preparing it for new resident. Salem Housing C.D.C., 3216 M.L. King, Flint, (810) 785-5340, ext. 21 or e-mail ljohnston@salemhousing.org.
33. COMPUTERS: Help Hispanic students overcome learning problems. Donate your used, working computer. Laptops are used to help homebound students. Contact Orlando Garcia, Hispanic Technology Center, (810) 424-3760.
34. MICAFE APPLICATION ASSISTANT: Help Flint and Genesee County senior citizens sign up for a Bridge Card (food stamps), Medicaid and other government programs in Flint. Contact Sarah Hines, (877) 664-2233.
35. SUPPLIES: Lutheran Child and Family Service needs cleaning supplies, bedding, sheet sets and diapers. Call (810) 743-0918.
36. BABY ITEMS: Donate diapers, baby blankets, sheets, furniture and other baby items to the Answer Center for Women. Contact Linda, (810) 234-7777.
37. TUTOR/BILINGUAL TUTOR: Help English as second language students with translation to improve skills and to learn English. Contact Orlando Garcia, Hispanic Technology Center, (810) 424-3760.
38. RED CROSS HELP: Donations needed to help local victims of disaster. Send check marked Local Disaster Relief Fund to the American Red Cross Genesee-Lapeer Chapter, 1401 S. Grand Traverse, Flint, MI 48503. Funds enable the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance. (810) 257-0747.
39. WISH GRANTER: Volunteers needed to meet with wish kids and their families and conduct the visit that helps determine the child’s wish. Help staff make arrangements to carry out child’s wish. Contact Ashley Redford, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan, (800) 622-9474 Ext. 121.
40. HELP PEOPLE APPLY FOR FOOD STAMPS: Volunteers needed to help clients apply for assistance using new kiosks that make the process easier. 15 people needed. Contact Eva Pyles, (810)760-2973. 41. DO YOU HAVE 2 HOURS A WEEK? Mentors are needed for youth ages 12-16 that have been referred from the courts to the 4H-Americorps Youth Mentoring Program, part of the MSU Extension program. Adults 18 and over needed to spend 2 hours a week with these youth doing homework, talking or other activities. Training provided. One year commitment requested. Contact Christine Leonard, (810)244-8527 or leona150@msu.edu.
42. JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER/MENTOR: Monitor and mentor first time juvenile offenders in a 90-day court diversionary program. Help youthful offenders become successful academically and in life. Excellent opportunity to build and develop community resources and interviewing skills. Orientation and training provided. Contact: Patti Dill, (810) 768-7086 or pdill@co.genesee.mi.us.
43. OFFICER OF THE COURT: Serve as an Officer of the Court in the 7th Judicial Circuit Court Family Division. Check on parties on juvenile matters and call cases into court. Great opportunity to network with the legal community and work with the public. Contact: Patti Dill, (810)768-7086 or pdill@co.genesee.mi.us.
44. HOME HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS: Seeking caring, compassionate people to donate their time to end-of-life patient and families in Lapeer area. Training and mileage provided. Call: Marguarete Fredell (810) 538-0282 or email E-mail: mfredell@hometownhhh.com.
45. NORTH END SOUP KITCHEN: Is now serving dinner and needs volunteers from 2pm-5:30pm Monday through Friday. Contact Catherine at (810)785-6911.
1. VISITORS: Avalon Hospice needs people to spend a few hours a week sitting with a patient, holding their hands, listening to their stories, reading or playing a game together. Also need help answering phones and greeting visitors. Call Candy Leitheim, (810) 733-7250.
2. HOUSEHOLD NEEDS: All types of furniture, working appliances, household goods and cleaning supplies needed for homeless families starting over. To arrange for pickup, call Ralph Pea, GCCARD Homeless Outreach Program, (810) 762-4921.
3. FOOD BANK: Help with clerical tasks; take food orders, sort donated food, build food pantry boxes. Minimum age: 14 (or 8 with an adult). Contact Megan Buysse, Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, (810) 239-4441.
4. DONATIONS: Help the St. Christopher Transportation Program get kids to Ann Arbor/Detroit for cancer and dialysis treatments. Need gas cards, fast food gift cards and nonperishable food/toiletries. Contact Danielle, (810) 234-4693.
5. HOMEWORK HELP: Spend time with children at an after-school homework help program run by the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Flint. Encourage learning, growth and personal motivation, 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Contact Nicholas Jablonski, (810) 249-3413.
6. BE A BIG BROTHER OR BIG SISTER: Time commitment is regular visits with the child at least twice a month on individual basis for one year. Minimum age: 16. Contact Reta Stanley, (810) 235-0617.
7. REACH RUNAWAY PROGRAM: Helps at-risk teens staying at the shelter. Needs: towels, linens, household items, sporting goods, store gift cards, tickets to events in Flint. Contact Erin Rose, (810) 233-8700.
8. ADVOCATES: Work on behalf of abused and neglected children in foster care as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Need ability to communicate well and 15-20 hours per month. Must be 21. Extensive training and materials provided. Contact Jamie Passon Brooks, CASA program manager, (810) 234-7160.
9. VOLUNTEER/DONATIONS: The United Way needs experienced builders to help build handicap ramps, donations of lumber, building materials and a storage facility where ramps can be built and stored until needed. Contact Gene Ridley, (810) 762-5831.
10. DOG FOOD/VOLUNTEERS: Need donations of dog food, straw, throw rugs, pet vitamins for low-income families struggling to keep their pets. Also need foster homes for pets. Volunteers to walk dogs, clean kennels and transport dogs to Grand Blanc PetSmart on Saturdays, noon-4 p.m. Contact Edith, Last Chance Rescue, Swartz Creek, (810) 767-6366.
11. DO YOU KNIT OR CROCHET? Join the year-round Yarns of Love group to make winter hats, mittens and scarves for area children in need. Contact Cindy Cromwell at United Way of Genesee County, (810) 762-5827.
12. SPONSOR a student with scholarships for performing arts programs. Music lessons mean better math scores! Also need nonperishable food for pantry, school supplies, art supplies, student desks, lamps, small refrigerator, microwave, gently used learning software, laptops and computer speakers/headphones. Contact (810) 239-9425.
13. OUT REACH PROGRAM: North End Soup Kitchen’s Outreach Program needs toiletries, men’s clothing and baby items — diapers, clothing, baby food and formula. Also help by donating toilet paper, laundry soap, dish soap, oral care, shaving care and hair care. Contact John Manse, (810) 785-6911, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
14. HELP THE HOMELESS: Answer phones, make coffee and help homeless individuals in a variety of ways at One Stop Housing Resource Center. Help needed Monday mornings and a variety of other times. Contact Frank Woods, (810) 600-4525.
15. AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS: Volunteers needed for youth and community programs after school, including open gym, life skills training, teen job prep, computer proficiency, tutoring, crocheting, knitting, art, chess, checkers and more. Contact Dawn Demps, (810) 789-7850. Urban League of Flint.
16. CHILDREN’S ITEMS NEEDED: Donations of new or gently used nursery furniture, children’s travel gear, toys, clothes, toiletries, diapers and other necessities for children from birth to age 3. Contact Jayne West at Beecher Early Head Start, (810) 591-9349.
17. CLERICAL & CUSTODIAL HELP: Needed at Love Inc., a faith-based effort that helps coordinate food and other help for those in need. Spend a few hours a week answering phones, filing, doing data input or cleaning. Contact Frank Murdough, (810) 235-4993.
18. OFFICE ASSISTANT: Do you know how to use Microsoft Word and Excel? Use those skills to help needy people. Call Eva Pyles, volunteer coordinator, Department of Human Services, (810) 760-2973. 19. ROCKING CHAIRS NEEDED: Help parents bond with new infants by donating a used rocking chair in good condition. Chairs to be used as prizes in Early Head Start “Baby Bonding” program. Contact Catherine Baker, Manley School, (810) 760-7286.
20. HOSPICE TRAINING: Join an interdisciplinary team to give support to patients and their families during end-of-life care. No medical background required. Training provided. Contact John Girdwood, Visiting Nurse Services of Michigan, (810) 496-8779.
21. LITERACY VOLUNTEERS: Love to read? Help adults who are preparing to take their GED with their reading skills. Flexible schedule, 4-8 hours per week. Must be 18. Call (810) 239-9425.
22. TRANSLATOR: Assist with interpretation and translation for the Center for Civil Justice Immigration Law Project. Mainly Spanish, but other languages occasionally needed; flexible hours. Can help with oral interpretation during client meetings, document translation that can be done at home or at the office or both. Contact Carolyn Krieger, (989) 755-3120 or (800) 724-7441 or e-mail ckrieger@ccj-mi.org.
23. GREETERS: Welcome and assist homeless individuals at Mission of Hope’s daytime drop-in center, 4618 Roberts St., Flint. Also would like someone to do computer work. Flexible hours. Call Bobby, (810) 282-2510.
24. MONEY MANAGEMENT MENTORS: Help money management graduates manage their budgets and practice the principles of sound money management. Be a one-on-one mentor for adult students who complete LOVE Inc. money management classes. Anyone who has managed his/her own household budget would be perfect. One hour on Mondays, 6-9 p.m. Three-month commitment required. Contact Patty Jarvis or Frank Murdough, (810) 235-4993.
25. TOILETRIES FOR THE HOMELESS: Donate supplies including toilet paper, tissues, paper towels, laundry detergent, men’s razors, deodorant, shampoo and conditioner. My Brother’s Keeper of Genesee County Inc., (810) 234-1163.
26. FLINT CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: A variety of volunteer opportunities are available with the Flint Children’s Museum, including creative costuming, program play and learn partners, green thumbs, weekend warriors and smart mart store manager. Also need help with morning cleaning and a community liaison to work special events. Call Cathy Foland, (810) 767-5437.
27. WORKERS WANTED: Paint, patch — help a family stretch dollars; second Saturday each month; ages 14 and up. No skills necessary although experts welcome. Salem Housing C.D.C., 3216 M.L. King, Flint, (810) 785-5340, ext. 21 or e-mail ljohnston@salemhousing.org.
28. VISITORS: Friendly visitors are needed to visit with the elderly in nursing homes throughout Genesee County. Read a book, listen to a story or be a companion for a few hours. Citizens for Better Care, Laurie Ehrhardt, (989) 754-9017.
29. GRIEF AND LOSS SUPPORT FACILITATOR: Work with grieving children, teens and their caregivers. Training provided, three-hour time commitment every other week. Applications available by calling Mott Children’s Health Center, (810) 237-8692.
30. PERSONAL NEEDS: Donate nonperishable foods, personal items (toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, razors, shaving cream, shampoo/conditioner, soap, dental floss and diapers) for low-income families. Good fundraising project for groups. Danielle, Catholic Outreach; (810) 234-4693, ext. 301 or dfry@catholicoutreachflint.com.
31. HOUSEHOLD ITEMS NEEDED: Residential treatment facility for neglected and abused children needs Pull-Up diapers for 85-125 pounds and wipes; twin-size plastic mattress covers; vacuum cleaners; living room and bedroom lamps; gift certificates for Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club or Target; four- or five-drawer bedroom dressers; girls’ underwear sizes 8-16; women’s underwear sizes 5-7; girls’ pajamas sizes 8-16; boys’ pajamas sizes 8-16; Ensure and Pediasure nutritional drinks. Contact Valerie Barrett, Whaley Children’s Center, (810) 234-3603.
32. HOUSEHOLD BASICS: Donate microwave, toaster oven, portable refrigerator, cots or air mattresses for volunteer house sitters caring for a vacant house and preparing it for new resident. Salem Housing C.D.C., 3216 M.L. King, Flint, (810) 785-5340, ext. 21 or e-mail ljohnston@salemhousing.org.
33. COMPUTERS: Help Hispanic students overcome learning problems. Donate your used, working computer. Laptops are used to help homebound students. Contact Orlando Garcia, Hispanic Technology Center, (810) 424-3760.
34. MICAFE APPLICATION ASSISTANT: Help Flint and Genesee County senior citizens sign up for a Bridge Card (food stamps), Medicaid and other government programs in Flint. Contact Sarah Hines, (877) 664-2233.
35. SUPPLIES: Lutheran Child and Family Service needs cleaning supplies, bedding, sheet sets and diapers. Call (810) 743-0918.
36. BABY ITEMS: Donate diapers, baby blankets, sheets, furniture and other baby items to the Answer Center for Women. Contact Linda, (810) 234-7777.
37. TUTOR/BILINGUAL TUTOR: Help English as second language students with translation to improve skills and to learn English. Contact Orlando Garcia, Hispanic Technology Center, (810) 424-3760.
38. RED CROSS HELP: Donations needed to help local victims of disaster. Send check marked Local Disaster Relief Fund to the American Red Cross Genesee-Lapeer Chapter, 1401 S. Grand Traverse, Flint, MI 48503. Funds enable the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance. (810) 257-0747.
39. WISH GRANTER: Volunteers needed to meet with wish kids and their families and conduct the visit that helps determine the child’s wish. Help staff make arrangements to carry out child’s wish. Contact Ashley Redford, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan, (800) 622-9474 Ext. 121.
40. HELP PEOPLE APPLY FOR FOOD STAMPS: Volunteers needed to help clients apply for assistance using new kiosks that make the process easier. 15 people needed. Contact Eva Pyles, (810)760-2973. 41. DO YOU HAVE 2 HOURS A WEEK? Mentors are needed for youth ages 12-16 that have been referred from the courts to the 4H-Americorps Youth Mentoring Program, part of the MSU Extension program. Adults 18 and over needed to spend 2 hours a week with these youth doing homework, talking or other activities. Training provided. One year commitment requested. Contact Christine Leonard, (810)244-8527 or leona150@msu.edu.
42. JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER/MENTOR: Monitor and mentor first time juvenile offenders in a 90-day court diversionary program. Help youthful offenders become successful academically and in life. Excellent opportunity to build and develop community resources and interviewing skills. Orientation and training provided. Contact: Patti Dill, (810) 768-7086 or pdill@co.genesee.mi.us.
43. OFFICER OF THE COURT: Serve as an Officer of the Court in the 7th Judicial Circuit Court Family Division. Check on parties on juvenile matters and call cases into court. Great opportunity to network with the legal community and work with the public. Contact: Patti Dill, (810)768-7086 or pdill@co.genesee.mi.us.
44. HOME HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS: Seeking caring, compassionate people to donate their time to end-of-life patient and families in Lapeer area. Training and mileage provided. Call: Marguarete Fredell (810) 538-0282 or email E-mail: mfredell@hometownhhh.com.
45. NORTH END SOUP KITCHEN: Is now serving dinner and needs volunteers from 2pm-5:30pm Monday through Friday. Contact Catherine at (810)785-6911.
