Volunteer: Cradle Community Baby Shower VolunteersCOMMUNITY BABY SHOWERS Love helping families and making events memorable? Join us at the YWCA to support our Community Health CRADLE Events! As a volunteer, you’ll help with event set-up, assist with activities, and provide a safe, fun environment for children during the event. Think games, crafts, storytime, and lots of smiles! This position is "As Needed." Showers are held several times a year, on a Saturday. What You’ll Do: Help set up and organize event spaces Provide a safe, fun, and welcoming environment Support YWCA staff with event activities as needed Respect and safeguard confidential information What You Bring: Enjoy working with others Ability to sit, stand, bend, twist, and lift up to 5 pounds Multi-tasking skills and a positive, flexible attitude Training Provided: Understanding of the YWCA Mission and Cradle Program Overview of infant mortality and related issues Bring your energy, creativity, and love for children, and help us make every event a safe, fun, and special experience for families! Agency: YWCA Kalamazoo COMMUNITY BABY SHOWERS Love helping families and making events memorable? Join us at the YWCA to support our Community Health CRADLE Events! As a volunteer, you’ll help with event set-up, assist with activities, and provide a safe, fun environment for children during the event. Think games, crafts, storytime, and lots of smiles! This position is "As Needed." Showers are held several times a year, on a Saturday. What You’ll Do: Help set up and organize event spaces Provide a safe, fun, and welcoming environment Support YWCA staff with event activities as needed Respect and safeguard confidential information What You Bring: Enjoy working with others Ability to sit, stand, bend, twist, and lift up to 5 pounds Multi-tasking skills and a positive, flexible attitude Training Provided: Understanding of the YWCA Mission and Cradle Program Overview of infant mortality and related issues Bring your energy, creativity, and love for children, and help us make every event a safe, fun, and special experience for families! Agency: YWCA Kalamazoo Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49007 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Children's Dreamery Centers- Small Kitchen Cleaning CrewsHelp us keep our kitchens shining and spotless. A little time and elbow grease makes a big difference! We have two Dreamery sites to cover, so don't be shy, sign up now. Join us at our Children's Dreamery Center at Edison and the Dreamery Downtown. Starting December 2025 - OngoingSame Description for both Dreamery CentersMonths needed are specific: September, December, March, JuneAny time between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pmTime Commitment: 2 Hours2-3 volunteers per siteDeep Clean Tasks Include: Empty, clean, and restock kitchen cupboardsWipe down major appliances and countertopsSweep and mop floorOther cleaning tasks as neededBy helping keep our kitchens clean, you’re supporting a safe and healthy space where we can serve the children delicious, nutritious meals. Agency: YWCA Kalamazoo Help us keep our kitchens shining and spotless. A little time and elbow grease makes a big difference! We have two Dreamery sites to cover, so don't be shy, sign up now. Join us at our Children's Dreamery Center at Edison and the Dreamery Downtown. Starting December 2025 - OngoingSame Description for both Dreamery CentersMonths needed are specific: September, December, March, JuneAny time between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pmTime Commitment: 2 Hours2-3 volunteers per siteDeep Clean Tasks Include: Empty, clean, and restock kitchen cupboardsWipe down major appliances and countertopsSweep and mop floorOther cleaning tasks as neededBy helping keep our kitchens clean, you’re supporting a safe and healthy space where we can serve the children delicious, nutritious meals. Agency: YWCA Kalamazoo Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49007 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Tutors! YWCA in Partnership with Kalamazoo Literacy CouncilJoin us and be part of this inspiring Literacy Tutor program, where your time and talents can change lives! YWCA Kalamazoo, in partnership with Kalamazoo Literacy Council (KLC). Volunteer: Tutor Location: YWCA Kalamazoo ______________________________________________________________________________________ YWCA Mission Statement: Eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. ______________________________________________________________________________________ Qualifications: Good reading and writing skills Be conscientious, flexible, patient, and positive Ability to respond to others in a warm, realistic, and nonjudgmental manner Have access to transportation Be willing to have a background check performedOpenness to work with people of diverse backgroundsWillingness to complete YWCA and KLC application formsResponsibilities: Meet once or twice weekly for 1 to 1 ½ hours. Prepare for each lesson. Keep a record of student progress, your preparation time, and teaching time. Inform the program coordinator of any problems or changes in tutoring status. Provide encouragement and support to the student. Set goals with your student and monitor the student’s changing needs and goals.Training: Extensive training will be provided by KLCVolunteers will use the KLC “YWCA Satellite Site” 2-3 times a week for 3 hours each evening for training.Must be available for all class times: 6 pm to 9 pm. Classes could run as long as 6+ weeks.Volunteers are required to complete both YWCA and KLC applications. YWCA Background checks are required. Agency: YWCA Kalamazoo Join us and be part of this inspiring Literacy Tutor program, where your time and talents can change lives! YWCA Kalamazoo, in partnership with Kalamazoo Literacy Council (KLC). Volunteer: Tutor Location: YWCA Kalamazoo ______________________________________________________________________________________ YWCA Mission Statement: Eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. ______________________________________________________________________________________ Qualifications: Good reading and writing skills Be conscientious, flexible, patient, and positive Ability to respond to others in a warm, realistic, and nonjudgmental manner Have access to transportation Be willing to have a background check performedOpenness to work with people of diverse backgroundsWillingness to complete YWCA and KLC application formsResponsibilities: Meet once or twice weekly for 1 to 1 ½ hours. Prepare for each lesson. Keep a record of student progress, your preparation time, and teaching time. Inform the program coordinator of any problems or changes in tutoring status. Provide encouragement and support to the student. Set goals with your student and monitor the student’s changing needs and goals.Training: Extensive training will be provided by KLCVolunteers will use the KLC “YWCA Satellite Site” 2-3 times a week for 3 hours each evening for training.Must be available for all class times: 6 pm to 9 pm. Classes could run as long as 6+ weeks.Volunteers are required to complete both YWCA and KLC applications. YWCA Background checks are required. Agency: YWCA Kalamazoo Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49004 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Children's Dreamery Center Kitchen SupportJoin our children's Dreamery Center food services team in preparing delicious, nutritious, farm-to-table meals. DAY: Any day, Monday-Friday Hours: Any shift between 9 am and 3 pm. 2-3 hour shifts are preferred but not required. Location: Kitchens at both the Downtown and Edison Children's Dreamery Center. Qualifications: 1. 18 years of age 2. Must have basic kitchen skills. 3. Interest in food, cooking, and children’s nutritional health 4. Must be able to work with people of diverse backgrounds Responsibilities: 1. Assist with food prep 2. Help with dishwashing, sanitizing surfaces, and keeping the kitchen clean 3. Delivering food to the classrooms (Downtown Only) 4. Stocking shelves and organizing supplies 5. Supporting creative kitchen projects 6. Willingness to assist with other tasks as needed Physical Requirements: 1. Standing, lifting, bending, twisting 2. Must be able to lift up to 10-15 pounds Position Training and Requirements: 1. Volunteers must agree to fingerprinting for our Edison Center Kitchen. YWCA covers all expenses for printing. 2. Required Children’s Dreamery Center training 3. General understanding of YWCA Mission Agency: YWCA Kalamazoo Join our children's Dreamery Center food services team in preparing delicious, nutritious, farm-to-table meals. DAY: Any day, Monday-Friday Hours: Any shift between 9 am and 3 pm. 2-3 hour shifts are preferred but not required. Location: Kitchens at both the Downtown and Edison Children's Dreamery Center. Qualifications: 1. 18 years of age 2. Must have basic kitchen skills. 3. Interest in food, cooking, and children’s nutritional health 4. Must be able to work with people of diverse backgrounds Responsibilities: 1. Assist with food prep 2. Help with dishwashing, sanitizing surfaces, and keeping the kitchen clean 3. Delivering food to the classrooms (Downtown Only) 4. Stocking shelves and organizing supplies 5. Supporting creative kitchen projects 6. Willingness to assist with other tasks as needed Physical Requirements: 1. Standing, lifting, bending, twisting 2. Must be able to lift up to 10-15 pounds Position Training and Requirements: 1. Volunteers must agree to fingerprinting for our Edison Center Kitchen. YWCA covers all expenses for printing. 2. Required Children’s Dreamery Center training 3. General understanding of YWCA Mission Agency: YWCA Kalamazoo Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49007 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Baby Bag Packers & Item Sorters for Cradle ProgramCradle Mission: The Cradle collaborative encompasses a solid commitment from community partners, several healthcare institutions, key funding agencies, local academic institutions, multi-denominational faith-based organizations, and both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations: all engaged for the reduction of racial disparities of infant mortality rates in Kalamazoo. YWCA's Cradle team is looking for volunteers to help sort baby items and pack baby bags for community events. What: Baby Item Sorting & Baby Bag Packers When: Any day, Monday - Friday Hours: Flexible Hours - Between 9 am and 4 pm. Evenings can be arranged. Time Commitment: at least 2 hours per shift Where: YWCA Downtown Location Age Requirements: 16+ Under 18 must have approvalThis position will require sitting, some standing, bending lifting small items, packing small items in baby bags such as diapers, lotion, and more. Agency: YWCA Kalamazoo Cradle Mission: The Cradle collaborative encompasses a solid commitment from community partners, several healthcare institutions, key funding agencies, local academic institutions, multi-denominational faith-based organizations, and both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations: all engaged for the reduction of racial disparities of infant mortality rates in Kalamazoo. YWCA's Cradle team is looking for volunteers to help sort baby items and pack baby bags for community events. What: Baby Item Sorting & Baby Bag Packers When: Any day, Monday - Friday Hours: Flexible Hours - Between 9 am and 4 pm. Evenings can be arranged. Time Commitment: at least 2 hours per shift Where: YWCA Downtown Location Age Requirements: 16+ Under 18 must have approvalThis position will require sitting, some standing, bending lifting small items, packing small items in baby bags such as diapers, lotion, and more. Agency: YWCA Kalamazoo Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49007 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Board Governance CommitteeYWCA Kalamazoo is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Founded in 1885, today YWCA Kalamazoo offers survivor services, early childhood education, and maternal/child health services, and pairs its direct service work with policy and systems change. YWCA Kalamazoo is forming its first, designed to inform and support the Board of Directors and each of the board committees to provide anti-racist, feminist, and trauma-responsive organizational governance. The Governance Committee will be responsible for reviewing bylaws and committee charters, supporting board performance assessment, and providing support and recommendations for improved board and committee effectiveness. All YWCA Kalamazoo board committees are comprised of board members, staff members, and community members who volunteer their time. We are currently seeking applications from volunteer community members to join the Governance Committee. Candidates with any of the below experiences are especially encouraged to apply: Have expertise and experience implementing anti-racist and feminist equity principles Have been a past participant in a YWCA program Have lived experience as a person with one or more marginalized identities YWCA Kalamazoo board committee members are unpaid nonprofit governance volunteers. The committee designs the length, frequency, and venue for its meetings. Committee members must reside in the Kalamazoo area and are asked to commit to a three year term. When you contact YWCA Kalamazoo, you will be asked to provide responses to the following- Prompted questions: Why do you wish to join the YWCA Kalamazoo Board Governance Committee? In what ways do you believe your lived experience will inform your leadership on this committee? What experience and/or expertise do you hold in anti-racist, feminist, and/or trauma-responsive principles? While the committee meeting schedule and venue are set by the committee itself, committee meetings will occur at least quarterly and may be as frequent as monthly. Committee members are asked to commit to a 3-year term. Are you able to commit your time to this volunteer leadership role? Agency: YWCA Kalamazoo YWCA Kalamazoo is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Founded in 1885, today YWCA Kalamazoo offers survivor services, early childhood education, and maternal/child health services, and pairs its direct service work with policy and systems change. YWCA Kalamazoo is forming its first, designed to inform and support the Board of Directors and each of the board committees to provide anti-racist, feminist, and trauma-responsive organizational governance. The Governance Committee will be responsible for reviewing bylaws and committee charters, supporting board performance assessment, and providing support and recommendations for improved board and committee effectiveness. All YWCA Kalamazoo board committees are comprised of board members, staff members, and community members who volunteer their time. We are currently seeking applications from volunteer community members to join the Governance Committee. Candidates with any of the below experiences are especially encouraged to apply: Have expertise and experience implementing anti-racist and feminist equity principles Have been a past participant in a YWCA program Have lived experience as a person with one or more marginalized identities YWCA Kalamazoo board committee members are unpaid nonprofit governance volunteers. The committee designs the length, frequency, and venue for its meetings. Committee members must reside in the Kalamazoo area and are asked to commit to a three year term. When you contact YWCA Kalamazoo, you will be asked to provide responses to the following- Prompted questions: Why do you wish to join the YWCA Kalamazoo Board Governance Committee? In what ways do you believe your lived experience will inform your leadership on this committee? What experience and/or expertise do you hold in anti-racist, feminist, and/or trauma-responsive principles? While the committee meeting schedule and venue are set by the committee itself, committee meetings will occur at least quarterly and may be as frequent as monthly. Committee members are asked to commit to a 3-year term. Are you able to commit your time to this volunteer leadership role? Agency: YWCA Kalamazoo Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49004 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Group Opportunity - Transitional Housing Repair WorkVolunteer/Group Position: Transitional Housing Repairs Training: 1. Training for projects is provided by the housing director and staff. 2. General understanding of issues related to racial and gender issues and injustice, equality, equity, and Women’s Rights. YWCA will provide training. 3. General understanding of YWCA Mission. Volunteers are not meant to replace staff, but to work beside them and assist where needed. Agency: YWCA Kalamazoo Volunteer/Group Position: Transitional Housing Repairs Training: 1. Training for projects is provided by the housing director and staff. 2. General understanding of issues related to racial and gender issues and injustice, equality, equity, and Women’s Rights. YWCA will provide training. 3. General understanding of YWCA Mission. Volunteers are not meant to replace staff, but to work beside them and assist where needed. Agency: YWCA Kalamazoo Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49007 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Support Victims/Survivors of Sexual AssaultVolunteer Position: Sexual Assault Supportive Department: Victim Services Program: Emergency Response Team Director: Emergency Response Services Hours: Monthly Sign-Up for On-Call Shifts - Allows flexibility ______________________________________________________________________________ Mission Statement: Eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Primary Function: Provide emotional support and resource information to the survivors of sexual assault. Training is provided for this on-call position. Qualifications: 18 years of age or older (Male and Female.) Ability to respond to the victim/survivor within 30 minutes of a page. Listen with compassion to someone in crisis. Ability to be patient and non-judgmental with survivor’s interests and attitudes. Ability to work under pressure. Due to the nature of this position. Availability to sign up for on-call time slots each month.Responsibilities: Respect the confidentiality of all client/agency information Be available for calls three times a month, Monday – Friday, between 5:00 pm and 8:00 am and on weekends and holidays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Respond to the local hospital or NE site (YWCA) when a sexual assault is reported. Provide support and advocacy on-site to primary and secondary victims of sexual assault. Complete the required supportive contact forms Adhere to the policies and procedures of YWCA Sexual Assault Program. Complete the 13.5-hour training/screening processTraining Requirements: Sexual Assault Nurse Exam (SANE) and Emergency Response Team (ERT) two-day training provided by YWCA in collaboration with other agencies. Complete understanding of YWCA Mission. General understanding of issues related to racial and gender issues and injustice, equality, equity, and Women’s Rights.Training Covers: Basic empathy skills Role Play Sexual assault laws and information on legal processes Information on evidence collection/medical concerns. Rape Trauma Syndrome and common reactions to assault Issues of diversity Information about date rape drugs Self-care for caregivers/support providers Volunteers are not meant to replace staff, but to work beside them and assist where needed. Agency: YWCA Kalamazoo Volunteer Position: Sexual Assault Supportive Department: Victim Services Program: Emergency Response Team Director: Emergency Response Services Hours: Monthly Sign-Up for On-Call Shifts - Allows flexibility ______________________________________________________________________________ Mission Statement: Eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Primary Function: Provide emotional support and resource information to the survivors of sexual assault. Training is provided for this on-call position. Qualifications: 18 years of age or older (Male and Female.) Ability to respond to the victim/survivor within 30 minutes of a page. Listen with compassion to someone in crisis. Ability to be patient and non-judgmental with survivor’s interests and attitudes. Ability to work under pressure. Due to the nature of this position. Availability to sign up for on-call time slots each month.Responsibilities: Respect the confidentiality of all client/agency information Be available for calls three times a month, Monday – Friday, between 5:00 pm and 8:00 am and on weekends and holidays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Respond to the local hospital or NE site (YWCA) when a sexual assault is reported. Provide support and advocacy on-site to primary and secondary victims of sexual assault. Complete the required supportive contact forms Adhere to the policies and procedures of YWCA Sexual Assault Program. Complete the 13.5-hour training/screening processTraining Requirements: Sexual Assault Nurse Exam (SANE) and Emergency Response Team (ERT) two-day training provided by YWCA in collaboration with other agencies. Complete understanding of YWCA Mission. General understanding of issues related to racial and gender issues and injustice, equality, equity, and Women’s Rights.Training Covers: Basic empathy skills Role Play Sexual assault laws and information on legal processes Information on evidence collection/medical concerns. Rape Trauma Syndrome and common reactions to assault Issues of diversity Information about date rape drugs Self-care for caregivers/support providers Volunteers are not meant to replace staff, but to work beside them and assist where needed. Agency: YWCA Kalamazoo Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49007 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Kitchen - Prepping Fruits & Veggies for Children's Dreamery CentersFRUITS AND VEGETABLES DO A BODY GOOD. We provide healthy, delicious, fun, and nutritious food to the children in our Dreamery Centers. We would love to have you spend an hour or two during the week, slicing, dicing, and peeling fruits and vegetables. __________________________________________________________________________ Volunteer Position: Fruit and Veggie Crew Department: Improving Lives of Children Program: Dreamery Centers Location: 353 E. Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI Director: Director of Food Services Position Hours: Any day, Monday-Friday Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm ______________________________________________________________________________ Mission Statement: Eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Primary Function: Provide support and assistance with cleaning, peeling, slicing and dicing, and packaging fresh fruits and vegetables. Kitchen organization and sanitation. This position is ideal if you enjoy working in the kitchen. This is a fun and fantastic volunteer position! Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age Must have basic kitchen skills. Must be able to lift up to 10-15 pounds.Fingerprinting is required for this position. YWCA Covers the expense Must be able to work with people of diverse backgrounds.Responsibilities: Proper use of kitchen tools. Properly wash fruits and vegetables Peel, slice, and dice fruits and vegetables. Proper storage of materials. Maintain a clean working environment. Help to clear and wash dishes. Work cooperatively with program participants, YWCA staff, and volunteers. Safeguard confidential information gained by volunteer position.Training Requirements: General understanding of issues related to racial and gender issues and injustice, equality, equity, and Women’s Rights. YWCA will provide training. General understanding of YWCA Mission. Volunteers are not meant to replace staff, but to work beside them and assist where needed. Agency: YWCA Kalamazoo FRUITS AND VEGETABLES DO A BODY GOOD. We provide healthy, delicious, fun, and nutritious food to the children in our Dreamery Centers. We would love to have you spend an hour or two during the week, slicing, dicing, and peeling fruits and vegetables. __________________________________________________________________________ Volunteer Position: Fruit and Veggie Crew Department: Improving Lives of Children Program: Dreamery Centers Location: 353 E. Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI Director: Director of Food Services Position Hours: Any day, Monday-Friday Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm ______________________________________________________________________________ Mission Statement: Eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Primary Function: Provide support and assistance with cleaning, peeling, slicing and dicing, and packaging fresh fruits and vegetables. Kitchen organization and sanitation. This position is ideal if you enjoy working in the kitchen. This is a fun and fantastic volunteer position! Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age Must have basic kitchen skills. Must be able to lift up to 10-15 pounds.Fingerprinting is required for this position. YWCA Covers the expense Must be able to work with people of diverse backgrounds.Responsibilities: Proper use of kitchen tools. Properly wash fruits and vegetables Peel, slice, and dice fruits and vegetables. Proper storage of materials. Maintain a clean working environment. Help to clear and wash dishes. Work cooperatively with program participants, YWCA staff, and volunteers. Safeguard confidential information gained by volunteer position.Training Requirements: General understanding of issues related to racial and gender issues and injustice, equality, equity, and Women’s Rights. YWCA will provide training. General understanding of YWCA Mission. Volunteers are not meant to replace staff, but to work beside them and assist where needed. Agency: YWCA Kalamazoo Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 49001 Allow Groups: No |