Needs From: Volunteer Center of Greater Battle Creek and Kalamazoo

As we prepare to re-enter the building from the Summer distribution efforts on the outside of the building, we need a lot of help.  All volunteers must be 18 or older, unless part of a group, able to climb stairs, and lift 10-15 pounds.  There are many roles in which to serve our hurting neighbors:  greeter, receptionist/data entry, donation intake worker, clothing assistant, warehouse worker, newsletter writer, fundraiser, teacher (for art/social skills classes), etc.  Let us know what your talents/skills/interests are.  You may be able to add new energy to the life of the ministry.  If you have a few hours per week to give the Kalamazoo Dream Center, your help would be appreciated, and you would be making a positive difference in the lives of others. 

Please feel free to contact Bonnie Hudson at 269- 271-5796 for more information. 

Families & Groups Are Welcome for special projects.

As always we appreciate the generosity and support of our community!

Person needed to perform janitorial services once per week for 2-3 hours.  This will include, but not be limited to, cleaning of bathrooms, dusting, vacuuming, sweeping and mopping of uncarpeted floors and stairs.  Not open to those who need court appointed, mandatory service hours.  Passing a criminal background check is required for all volunteers.  

This position includes keeping track of the larger items being donated and contacting those waiting for specific items. Also entails working with small inventory coordiator to keep items at a maximum flow for clients. Some data entry is required for this position. Hours: Tue, Wed & Fri, [9am-Noon] and [1pm-4pm]. Min age: 18

The fresh food associate helps with the fresh food preparations, assisting with the handling of donated food, and coordinating the distribution of the food within the center and to the guests. Volunteers should have a pleasant  and outgoing personality for this position. Hours: Tue, Wed & Fri [9am-Noon] & [1pm-4pm]. Min age: 

The Dream Center Receptionist has the fulfilling privilege of serving the extremely needy and homeless population in the inner-city of Kalamazoo as they are welcomed and registered for food and clothing services at the Dream Center. Those who serve at the reception desk check in all our guests, assist them with our fresh food venue and help them feel welcome and valued as they are signed in for basic services. The receptionist would learn how to use the centers user friendly data base, answer phone calls, and field general questions from our guests. Hours: Tue, Wed, Fri, [9am-4pm]. Volunteer hours for this position can be done in half day increments. Min age: 18

Please email your contact information to kalamazoodreamcenter@gmail.com and our volunteer coordinator will respond back to you.

As a clothing assistant, you will be directly involved in serving our guests who are in need of clothing. We provide clothing as a basic necessity to the needy and homeless population of the inner-city in Kalamazoo. As you assist guests, you will help them feel important and valued. Clothing assistants will help guests shop for clothes for themselves and their families and help keep the clothing area neat and orderly. Hours: Tue, Wed & Fri [9am-4pm] Min age: 18

Please email your contact information to kalamzoodreamcenter@gmail.com 

The Kalamazoo Dream Center is currently operating a thrift store to support they're non-profit organization,the Dream Center. Volunteers are needed to help at Dream Designs with sales the of furniture, household goods, clothing, home decor and more! Volunteers will work as a team to stock the store, clean, organize and assist customers. Hours: Tuesday-Friday [10-5], Saturday [10-2], shifts available 2-8 hours in length. Contact Rik Stone for more information, 267-6445 or email your contact information at kalamazoodreamcenter@gmail.com and our volunteer coordinator will respond back to you.

Truck Driver/ Handyman

This volunteer will oversee pick-ups and deliveries of donations for the organization. This includes arranging times for all truck activities, working with both clients and donors where a truck, loading and offloading of materials is needed. Driver will direct loading and unloading staff as well. Also would be a plus to have some knowledge in small appliance and handy with general repairs.

Food Donation Pick-up staff are an integral part of our food ditribution services. This person shares in the trasporting of dry and frozen foods from our food ditribution center to the Dream Center. Food is picked up once a week and transported back to the center for processing for the use of our clients. 

The Food Coordinator will manage all incoming and outgoing fresh food and non-perishable food provided to the Dream Center quests. This includes ordering food and interacting with all food partners, as well as leading our in-house food volunteer team