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If it’s good enough for Brad and Angelina, it’s good enough for you. Volunteering gets you involved in your community, hooks you up with similarly socially-just peers, and gives mom something to kvel about. We’re not just talking the average sisterhood bake sale, either. We have sought out legit opportunities that you will find meaningful, for the beginner to the certified professional.

Got to give to get.. am I right?

Mittens For Detroit

Who

Volunteers are needed to help with box drops, mitten sorting and deliveries.

What

Mittens For Detroit is a community initiative whose sole purpose is to collect and distribute new, unused gloves and mittens to those in need – both children and adults – in metro Detroit.

Mittens For Detroit has been warming hands and hearts since the organization was founded in November 2010 by Erin Cummings, star of ABCʼs PanAm and Detroit 1-8-7, and a dedicated team of volunteers. A community initiative, MFD exists solely to provide new, unused mittens and gloves to those in need – both children and adults – in metro Detroit. Mittens and gloves are collected in drop boxes at a constantly growing list of merchants and businesses throughout metro Detroit.

When

All winter long!

Contact

Rachel Lachover

(248) 203-1467

rachel@communityNXT.com

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Detroit Empowerment Cluster: Turkey Trot and Soup Kitchen Loving

Who

What

When

Contact

Membership Recruitment & Database Entry

Who

Young adults interested in playing an active role in the revitalization of the Issac Agree Downtown Synagogue (IADS).

The principal mission of IADS is to serve as a beacon for the Jewish community of Metropolitan Detroit by maintaining a traditional, egalitarian synagogue in Detroit; by acting as a conduit for Jewish activity in the city; by offering a wide range of programming that will support the revitalization of the city; and by ensuring accessibility to all.

What

Responsible for working with Membership chair.

Specific responsibilities include:

*Add membership information to databsae
*Reach out to IADS friends and past members to gauge their interest in continuing membership

When

Estimated time commitment is five hours per month.

Contact

For more information, please contact downtownsynagogue@gmail.com.

Lunch & Learn Coordinator

Who

Young adults interested in playing an active role in the revitalization of the Issac Agree Downtown Synagogue (IADS).

What

Responsible for coordinating monthly Lunch & Learn sessions.

Specific responsibilities include:

*Find speaker and topic Coordinate lunch meal

When

Estimated time commitment is five hours per month.

Contact

For more information, please contact downtownsynagogue@gmail.com.

Detroit Food Cluster

Who

The Detroit Foods Cluster is for food enthusiasts who enjoy the art of appreciating various food and drink!

What

Detroit Clusters are fun social interest groups designed to appeal to young Jewish adults in Southeast Michigan.

Detroit Clusters are an initiative powered by the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit’s Young Adult Division and CommunityNEXT.

When

For upcoming events, visit CommunityNEXT’s calendar, or click “MORE INFO” below.

Contact

Ben Chutz

bchutz@gmail.com

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CommunityNEXT

Who

Young adults looking for a unique and active experience to get involved in their community.

What

CommunityNEXT (CNXT) is a digital-centric concierge service that provides avenues for young Jewish adults to achieve a dynamic lifestyle. CNXT offers volunteer opportunities to get young adults active in their community through the talents the volunteer wishes to exercise. Whether you have marketing, digital photography, Photoshop or program planning skills, CNXT is dedicated to supporting individuals in a variety of capacities, and letting volunteers run with their ideas.

When

Volunteers are accepted on a rolling basis, and time-commitment is established between the individual and CNXT.

Contact

For more information, contact volunteer@communityNXT.com

Summer in the City

Who

High school students looking for an opportunity to volunteer and make an impact in the community.

What

Summer in the City is a nonprofit organization designed to make community service fun, flexible and fulfilling for volunteers by creating projects that make a real impact on the Detroit communities. Among the diverse opportunities available through Summer in the City, projects include tutoring, mentoring and playing with elementary school kids, painting murals to beautify neighborhoods, and planting and harvesting community gardens.

When

Summer in the City operates all summer.

Contact

Ben Falik
Summer in the City
ben@summerinthecity.com
(248) 790-1000

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