ServeGR connects you with meaningful volunteer opportunities in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

With ServeGR, you can:

  1. Search

    Search local volunteer opportunities matching your unique combination of strengths, passion, and availability.

  2. Discover

    Discover real "on the ground" information about current volunteer opportunities throughout the greater Grand Rapids area.

  3. Connect

    Connect with a real human who will help you find the perfect volunteer opportunity for you.

With ServeGR, you’re invited to play to your strengths, use your passions, and find the time to volunteer. We’ve all got something to offer, and sometimes it’s just a matter of knowing where to begin.

Filter to find opportunities that:

Play to your Strengths Use your unique combination of skills.

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Use your Passion Connect with a cause you care about.

Fit your Schedule Volunteer at times that work for you.

75 opportunities total

  1. 4-H SPIN Club Volunteer
    Michigan State University Extension 4-H

    4-H SPIN Club Volunteer
    6+ hrs, within a three- to eight-week period.

    Help lead local youth in hands-on learning activities based around your skills -- from science, engineering, gardening, technology, and more!

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  2. Administrative Assistant
    Revive and Thrive Project

    Administrative Assistant
    Minimum of 12-weeks for kitchen prep and delivery

    We invite you to step into an experience that revolves around learning, growing and giving back to your community. Every week, you’ll help prepare and deliver hundreds of beautiful, delicious, and nourishing meals for families in our community dealing with serious illness.

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  3. Adult Art Class Helper
    Artists Creating Together

    Adult Art Class Helper
    1-2 hours/week for 6-10 weeks

    Support professional teaching artists in classes for adults with disabilities, such as Art of Gardening, Creative Movement, Printmaking, and Drumming.

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  4. Adult Literacy Tutor
    Literacy Center of West Michigan

    Adult Literacy Tutor
    2 hours/week for 6+ months

    Meet with an adult student at a mutually convenient location (like a library) to help her/him learn reading, writing, spelling, or ESL.

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  5. Adult Mentor Chef
    Revive and Thrive Project

    Adult Mentor Chef
    Minimum of 12 weeks for kitchen prep and delivery

    We invite you to step into an experience that revolves around learning, growing and giving back to your community. Every week, you’ll help prepare and deliver hundreds of beautiful, delicious, and nourishing meals for families in our community dealing with serious illness.

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  6. Cabinet Shop Assembler
    Home Repair Services

    Cabinet Shop Assembler
    3-hour shift on a weekday between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    Assemble pre-manufactured cabinetry in an assembly-line fashion for local homeowners to purchase at a deep discount.

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  7. Cancer Treatment Driver
    American Cancer Society

    Cancer Treatment Driver
    as you’re available

    Drive cancer patients to and from their treatment appointments.

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  8. Carpenter Club
    Habitat for Humanity of Kent County

    Carpenter Club
    At least monthly for 12+ months

    Work on carpentry projects at Habitat for Humanity’s home builds at various sites.

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  9. Cat Shelter Helper
    Focus on Ferals

    Cat Shelter Helper
    3-4 hours/week

    Keep this no-kill shelter in tip-top shape by cleaning up the cats’ space and socializing the cats with people.

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  10. Check-Out Clerk
    Community Food Club

    Check-Out Clerk
    2-hour shifts; as you're available

    Check-out club members with a simple computer system and help them bag their groceries while providing a friendly, hospitable experience.

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