Training will be provided. Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute needs volunteers at the Wertz Center in Detroit. Participants must be 16 years of age, or older, and are expected to work a few hours a week. Functions will include assisting patients, lab personnel, office and administrative staff. Mother Waddles Car Donation Program needs used vehicles for low-income individuals in need of transportation.
All donations are tax deductible, and free towing also is available.
The hospital also is looking for volunteers to work in pediatrics, human resources, physical and occupational therapy, speech pathology and pastoral care. Dominican Literacy Center wants to train volunteers to work with adults ages 18 to 80. Participants will tutor students in reading, writing and basic math. The Salvation Army Harbor Light needs workers in food service, tutoring, health care, clerical assistance, childcare, maintenance and cosmetology. Volunteers in professional fields must be licensed.