Volunteer Needs From: Volunteer West Michigan - Allegan, Kent, and Ottawa Counties

Volunteer: Remodel A Manufactured Home

Help families move out of shelter by helping us remodel a manufactured home! This is a great group project for groups of 3-10 volunteers. 

Tasks can include (but are not limited to):

cleaning painting demoing yard work some minor carpentry like hanging mini blinds or installing hardware on doors.  

***If you have any special trade skills we would love for you to help with bigger repairs. Please let us know ahead of time so we can plan accordingly. 

Your volunteer slot will be confirmed by a Family Promise staff! Once this inquiry is submitted a staff will be following up with you to confirm your volunteer time and add you to our calendar! 

Read more about Partners in Housing

Agency: Family Promise of West Michigan

Help families move out of shelter by helping us remodel a manufactured home! This is a great group project for groups of 3-10 volunteers. 

Tasks can include (but are not limited to):

cleaning painting demoing yard work some minor carpentry like hanging mini blinds or installing hardware on doors.  

***If you have any special trade skills we would love for you to help with bigger repairs. Please let us know ahead of time so we can plan accordingly. 

Your volunteer slot will be confirmed by a Family Promise staff! Once this inquiry is submitted a staff will be following up with you to confirm your volunteer time and add you to our calendar! 

Read more about Partners in Housing

Agency: Family Promise of West Michigan

Volunteer Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 49503

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Shelter Support

Support families in our nighttime emergency shelter spaces! Help set up beds, serve meals, spend time
with families, or even sleep overnight! These opportunities are available evenings and overnights. Best
for regular volunteers, training provided.

Once this inquiry through United Way is submitted, a Family Promise staff member will be reaching out to you directly to confirm your interest!

Agency: Family Promise of West Michigan

Support families in our nighttime emergency shelter spaces! Help set up beds, serve meals, spend time
with families, or even sleep overnight! These opportunities are available evenings and overnights. Best
for regular volunteers, training provided.

Once this inquiry through United Way is submitted, a Family Promise staff member will be reaching out to you directly to confirm your interest!

Agency: Family Promise of West Michigan

Volunteer Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 49503

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Linen Needs Drive

Family Promise of West Michigan provides emergency shelter, basic needs and rehousing services to families with children who are facing homelessness. We are in need of basic need items such as pillows, blankets and twin bedding. 

Once this inquiry through United Way is submitted, a Family Promise staff member will be reaching out to you directly to confirm your drive!

Agency: Family Promise of West Michigan

Family Promise of West Michigan provides emergency shelter, basic needs and rehousing services to families with children who are facing homelessness. We are in need of basic need items such as pillows, blankets and twin bedding. 

Once this inquiry through United Way is submitted, a Family Promise staff member will be reaching out to you directly to confirm your drive!

Agency: Family Promise of West Michigan

Volunteer Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 49519

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Hygiene Needs Drive

Family Promise of West Michigan provides emergency shelter, basic needs and rehousing services to families with children who are facing homelessness. We are in need of basic need items such a toilet paper, deodorant, shampoo and conditioner, toothbrush and toothpaste and body wash!

Once this inquiry through United Way is submitted, a Family Promise staff member will be reaching out to you directly to confirm your product drive!

Agency: Family Promise of West Michigan

Family Promise of West Michigan provides emergency shelter, basic needs and rehousing services to families with children who are facing homelessness. We are in need of basic need items such a toilet paper, deodorant, shampoo and conditioner, toothbrush and toothpaste and body wash!

Once this inquiry through United Way is submitted, a Family Promise staff member will be reaching out to you directly to confirm your product drive!

Agency: Family Promise of West Michigan

Volunteer Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 49519

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Black Hair Care Products Drive

Family Promise of West Michigan provides emergency shelter, basic needs and rehousing services to families with children who are facing homelessness. We are in need of black hair products such as shampoo, conditioner, combs and hair accessories. 

Once this inquiry through United Way is submitted, a Family Promise staff member will be reaching out to you directly to confirm your product drive!

Agency: Family Promise of West Michigan

Family Promise of West Michigan provides emergency shelter, basic needs and rehousing services to families with children who are facing homelessness. We are in need of black hair products such as shampoo, conditioner, combs and hair accessories. 

Once this inquiry through United Way is submitted, a Family Promise staff member will be reaching out to you directly to confirm your product drive!

Agency: Family Promise of West Michigan

Volunteer Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 49519

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Providing Dinners for Wyoming Park Family Shelter

Wyoming Park Family Shelter provides a safe and warm landing space to families with kids until they find their way home. Providing dinner is essential to supporting these families and we need your help! There are several ways for you to donate a hot meal:

1. Pre-made Freezer Meals: Grab some bulk frozen meals from your favorite wholesale store or make your favorite recipe and drop them off on your designated date!

2. Cook it yourself: Make a homemade meal in your own kitchen and bring it hot to Wyoming Park Family Shelter on your designated date!

3. Cater: Want to support, but don’t have time to go to the store or make it yourself? Catering a meal is a great option! You provide the donation, we place the catering order! Donate via our website at www.familypromisewm.org/donate and note it for Wyoming Park Family Shelter Catering

Meal Expectations:

Where: 2244 Porter Ave SW, Wyoming MI 49519

When: 5pm to 7pm (Drop off, set up, dinner served by 6pm, and clean up) If your meal needs to be reheated, please plan to drop off
towards the beginning of the drop-off window!

Picking a date: Dinner is needed 7 days a week in this facility

How Many: Please prepare food for approximately 25 people

 

*Go to www.bit.ly/WPFSDinners to sign up for an available date on SignupGenius!*

Agency: Family Promise of West Michigan

Wyoming Park Family Shelter provides a safe and warm landing space to families with kids until they find their way home. Providing dinner is essential to supporting these families and we need your help! There are several ways for you to donate a hot meal:

1. Pre-made Freezer Meals: Grab some bulk frozen meals from your favorite wholesale store or make your favorite recipe and drop them off on your designated date!

2. Cook it yourself: Make a homemade meal in your own kitchen and bring it hot to Wyoming Park Family Shelter on your designated date!

3. Cater: Want to support, but don’t have time to go to the store or make it yourself? Catering a meal is a great option! You provide the donation, we place the catering order! Donate via our website at www.familypromisewm.org/donate and note it for Wyoming Park Family Shelter Catering

Meal Expectations:

Where: 2244 Porter Ave SW, Wyoming MI 49519

When: 5pm to 7pm (Drop off, set up, dinner served by 6pm, and clean up) If your meal needs to be reheated, please plan to drop off
towards the beginning of the drop-off window!

Picking a date: Dinner is needed 7 days a week in this facility

How Many: Please prepare food for approximately 25 people

 

*Go to www.bit.ly/WPFSDinners to sign up for an available date on SignupGenius!*

Agency: Family Promise of West Michigan

Volunteer Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 49519

Allow Groups: No