Needs From: Volunteer Center of Greater Battle Creek and Kalamazoo

Volunteer: Core Home Build Volunteer (1-3x per week)

Core Home Build Volunteers are dedicated individuals who regularly contribute their time and skills to support Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity’s mission of building safe, affordable homes. These volunteers typically commit to working on construction sites at least once a week and become an integral part of the build team. Core volunteers assist with a variety of construction tasks—such as framing, siding, painting, and interior work—depending on their skills and the needs of the project.

By consistently showing up, core volunteers help maintain project momentum, support site leadership, and create a welcoming, productive environment for new volunteers. Their ongoing commitment directly impacts KVHH’s ability to build homes and strengthen communities.

Agency: Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity

Core Home Build Volunteers are dedicated individuals who regularly contribute their time and skills to support Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity’s mission of building safe, affordable homes. These volunteers typically commit to working on construction sites at least once a week and become an integral part of the build team. Core volunteers assist with a variety of construction tasks—such as framing, siding, painting, and interior work—depending on their skills and the needs of the project.

By consistently showing up, core volunteers help maintain project momentum, support site leadership, and create a welcoming, productive environment for new volunteers. Their ongoing commitment directly impacts KVHH’s ability to build homes and strengthen communities.

Agency: Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 49009

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Breakfast and Lunch Service Volunteers

Serving Meals  Breakfast or Lunch (7:45am-9:00am) or (12:00 PM – 1:30 PM)  1-2 Folks needed

Volunteers assist in the dining room by helping with trays of food, assisting on the steam tables, pouring drinks, cleaning tables, and general clean-up. This role offers a valuable opportunity to connect with the entire community.  Feel free to contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Jonathan Salisbury at jsalisbury@ministrywithcommunity.org for more information!

Agency: Ministry with Community

Serving Meals  Breakfast or Lunch (7:45am-9:00am) or (12:00 PM – 1:30 PM)  1-2 Folks needed

Volunteers assist in the dining room by helping with trays of food, assisting on the steam tables, pouring drinks, cleaning tables, and general clean-up. This role offers a valuable opportunity to connect with the entire community.  Feel free to contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Jonathan Salisbury at jsalisbury@ministrywithcommunity.org for more information!

Agency: Ministry with Community

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 49007

Allow Groups: No


Inkind: KDCCC Wish List

KDCCC has an ongoing need for the following items:

Vinyl Gloves Size Large 100% Apple Juice Sandwich Baggies Facial Tissue Bubble Solution Whole Grain Cheerios Whole Grain Goldfish Crackers Whole Grain Ritz Crackers Baby Puffs Sizes 5 and 6 Diapers Gift Cards to:  Harding's, Walmart, Target, Meijer, ALDI, Costco, Sam's Club - for us to purchase milk, bread and cheese

The link to our Amazon Wish List is:  Amazon.com

Feel free to drop them off to KDCCC Monday-Friday 11-3 

Thank you for looking at our wish list!

Agency: Kalamazoo Drop-In Child Care Center

KDCCC has an ongoing need for the following items:

Vinyl Gloves Size Large 100% Apple Juice Sandwich Baggies Facial Tissue Bubble Solution Whole Grain Cheerios Whole Grain Goldfish Crackers Whole Grain Ritz Crackers Baby Puffs Sizes 5 and 6 Diapers Gift Cards to:  Harding's, Walmart, Target, Meijer, ALDI, Costco, Sam's Club - for us to purchase milk, bread and cheese

The link to our Amazon Wish List is:  Amazon.com

Feel free to drop them off to KDCCC Monday-Friday 11-3 

Thank you for looking at our wish list!

Agency: Kalamazoo Drop-In Child Care Center

Need Type: Inkind

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 49007

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Volunteer Coordinator

Join our exceptional team of volunteers in a growing organization which is a food pantry and free store for basic needs.  Work with the current Volunteer Coordinator and Volunteer Committee to manage  and develop our exceptional group of volunteers.  Work with team to ascertain that enough volunteers are signed up for the task.  Recruit new volunteers and assign to positions/light training. 

Agency: Twelve Baskets

Join our exceptional team of volunteers in a growing organization which is a food pantry and free store for basic needs.  Work with the current Volunteer Coordinator and Volunteer Committee to manage  and develop our exceptional group of volunteers.  Work with team to ascertain that enough volunteers are signed up for the task.  Recruit new volunteers and assign to positions/light training. 

Agency: Twelve Baskets

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 49002

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Hygiene Products For our Therapeutic Residential Services Program

Therapeutic Residential Services provide intensive stabilization services in a structured, safe environment for youth who are experiencing behavioral health instability and need out-of-home treatment.

Agency: Family & Children Services

Therapeutic Residential Services provide intensive stabilization services in a structured, safe environment for youth who are experiencing behavioral health instability and need out-of-home treatment.

Agency: Family & Children Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 49001

Allow Groups: No


Inkind: AACORN Wishlist

FARM GARDEN PROGRAM - ARTS/CRAFTS SOAP/CHEESE  MAKING DAILY LIVING Rubber Coated Work Gloves - fleece lined, L and XL Rubber Coated Work Gloves - no lining, L and XL Paint Rollers/Paint Brushes (all sizes) Cheese Cloth, Funnels, Zip Log Bags, thermometers Large Steamer Pot - other pots and pans Simple Tools - hammers, wrenches, screw drivers... Suncreen Acrylic Paints Olive Oil, Brown Craft Paper, Long wand immersion blender, thermometers Kitchen Supplies - crock pot, cookie sheets, cooking/baking utensils Shovels, pitchforks Bug Spray/Wipes Stamp Pads Extra Long, heavy-duty rubber gloves (for working with lye) Sewing Machine Fencing Supplies Trowels, hoes, hoses, hose connectors, sprinklers Copy Paper Flannel backed table cloths Unscented laundry Soap Straw/Hay Seeds, seed starter materials General craft supplies Cotton Fabric Remnants Dish Soap/Dish Wand Goat/Chicken/Cat Food
Mason Jars/ball jars rims and lids (pint and quart)
Vacuum
Goat Milking Stool - 18"














Agency: AACORN

FARM GARDEN PROGRAM - ARTS/CRAFTS SOAP/CHEESE  MAKING DAILY LIVING Rubber Coated Work Gloves - fleece lined, L and XL Rubber Coated Work Gloves - no lining, L and XL Paint Rollers/Paint Brushes (all sizes) Cheese Cloth, Funnels, Zip Log Bags, thermometers Large Steamer Pot - other pots and pans Simple Tools - hammers, wrenches, screw drivers... Suncreen Acrylic Paints Olive Oil, Brown Craft Paper, Long wand immersion blender, thermometers Kitchen Supplies - crock pot, cookie sheets, cooking/baking utensils Shovels, pitchforks Bug Spray/Wipes Stamp Pads Extra Long, heavy-duty rubber gloves (for working with lye) Sewing Machine Fencing Supplies Trowels, hoes, hoses, hose connectors, sprinklers Copy Paper Flannel backed table cloths Unscented laundry Soap Straw/Hay Seeds, seed starter materials General craft supplies Cotton Fabric Remnants Dish Soap/Dish Wand Goat/Chicken/Cat Food
Mason Jars/ball jars rims and lids (pint and quart)
Vacuum
Goat Milking Stool - 18"














Agency: AACORN

Need Type: Inkind

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 49048

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Non-Bridge (i.e. personal care items) Donated to our SVdP Conference

We are in need of non-bridge items that we provide our community friends in need when they visit us every Saturday.  Please prayerfully consider donating any of the following personal care items - shampoo, toilet paper, laundry detergent, dish detergent, paper towels, Kleenex, toothpaste, and deodorant for our team to distribute to those in need.


If interested, these donated items can be dropped off at the Stanley Centre building which is behind the St. Catherine of Siena church each Saturday between 8:30am - 10:30am EST.  




Agency: Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Catherine of Siena Conference

We are in need of non-bridge items that we provide our community friends in need when they visit us every Saturday.  Please prayerfully consider donating any of the following personal care items - shampoo, toilet paper, laundry detergent, dish detergent, paper towels, Kleenex, toothpaste, and deodorant for our team to distribute to those in need.


If interested, these donated items can be dropped off at the Stanley Centre building which is behind the St. Catherine of Siena church each Saturday between 8:30am - 10:30am EST.  




Agency: Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Catherine of Siena Conference

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 49024

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Community Healing Centers - Hygiene Products

Our inpatient Substance Use Disorder treatment program, Gilmore Community Healing Center, is in need of varying hygiene products to support our clients during their stay. We kindly request that all donations are alcohol free. Thank you!

Products needed: body soap, lotion, oral care items, shampoo + conditioner, shaving items, brushes + combs, reading glasses, feminine hygiene products, shower flip flops, etc.

Donations can be dropped off directly at Gilmore Community Healing Centers 7 days a week, between the hours of 7am and 7pm.


Agency: Community Healing Centers

Our inpatient Substance Use Disorder treatment program, Gilmore Community Healing Center, is in need of varying hygiene products to support our clients during their stay. We kindly request that all donations are alcohol free. Thank you!

Products needed: body soap, lotion, oral care items, shampoo + conditioner, shaving items, brushes + combs, reading glasses, feminine hygiene products, shower flip flops, etc.

Donations can be dropped off directly at Gilmore Community Healing Centers 7 days a week, between the hours of 7am and 7pm.


Agency: Community Healing Centers

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 49048

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Hygiene Products for Court Appearances

Our clients deserve to feel confident and their best when attending a court appearance. We are in need of travel size shampoos, soaps, deodorants, facewash, toothpaste, and toothbrushes. We also appreciate menstrual products. Any donations can be delivered to our office at 151 S. Rose St. 2nd floor.

Agency: Kalamazoo County Defender, Inc.

Our clients deserve to feel confident and their best when attending a court appearance. We are in need of travel size shampoos, soaps, deodorants, facewash, toothpaste, and toothbrushes. We also appreciate menstrual products. Any donations can be delivered to our office at 151 S. Rose St. 2nd floor.

Agency: Kalamazoo County Defender, Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 49006

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: SPCA Dog & Cat Wishlist

Amazon Wishlist: Amazon.com

 

Monetary Donations: Donate (paypal.com)

Agency: SPCA of Southwest Michigan

Amazon Wishlist: Amazon.com

 

Monetary Donations: Donate (paypal.com)

Agency: SPCA of Southwest Michigan

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 49009

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Refugee Resettlement Wishlist

Our Amazon Wishlist is continually updated with needs for our refugee resettlement clients. 

 

See our list here: https://a.co/ecafLBx

Agency: Bethany Christian Services

Our Amazon Wishlist is continually updated with needs for our refugee resettlement clients. 

 

See our list here: https://a.co/ecafLBx

Agency: Bethany Christian Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Donated Items - Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes

Our local teams would love to have new (or like new in the case of Beanie Babies) stuffed animals, toys (soccer balls with pumps & needles, dolls, balls, cars, frisbees, Legos, etc), school supplies (pens, pencils, crayons, rulers, chalk, erasers, markers) children's clothing (ages 2 to 14), bar soap,or washcloths.  

We have a goal of packing 5000 shoeboxes full of love, prayers and gifts like those above to go to children in over 100 countries, many of whom have never received a gift or heard that there is a God who loves them.

Contact Linda Marvin (269 986-0654) for details on drop off or pick up.

Agency: Operation Christmas Child Southwest Michigan

Our local teams would love to have new (or like new in the case of Beanie Babies) stuffed animals, toys (soccer balls with pumps & needles, dolls, balls, cars, frisbees, Legos, etc), school supplies (pens, pencils, crayons, rulers, chalk, erasers, markers) children's clothing (ages 2 to 14), bar soap,or washcloths.  

We have a goal of packing 5000 shoeboxes full of love, prayers and gifts like those above to go to children in over 100 countries, many of whom have never received a gift or heard that there is a God who loves them.

Contact Linda Marvin (269 986-0654) for details on drop off or pick up.

Agency: Operation Christmas Child Southwest Michigan

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 49017

Allow Groups: No


Inkind: Personal Care Items for Veterans

The Battle Creek VA Medical Center collects and distributes full size 2 in 1 body wash/shampoo, deordorant, shaving cream, razors, tooth paste, tooth brushes, mouthwash, and word searchs to newly admitted Veterans and other Veterans in need. 

We do not accept sample or hotel size items, bar soap, and mouth wash must be alcohol free.

Agency: Battle Creek VA Medical Center

The Battle Creek VA Medical Center collects and distributes full size 2 in 1 body wash/shampoo, deordorant, shaving cream, razors, tooth paste, tooth brushes, mouthwash, and word searchs to newly admitted Veterans and other Veterans in need. 

We do not accept sample or hotel size items, bar soap, and mouth wash must be alcohol free.

Agency: Battle Creek VA Medical Center

Need Type: Inkind

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 49037

Allow Groups: No