The Detroit Zoological Society has openings for gardeners, staff aides and educators at the Belle Isle and Royal Oak locations. Volunteers cannot handle animals. Detroit Medical Center needs volunteers for tasks such as listening or reading to patients, taking pets to sick children or working with the clothing exchange program for needy patients. Motor City Blight Busters is looking for people to donate extra cars that are in driveways and yards. Towing is free in Metro Detroit, and donors must hold the title to the vehicle.
Donors qualify for a tax break.
It also needs educators to tutor adult engineers. Leader Dogs for the Blind is seeking families or individuals to adopt and train a puppy for a year, or walk and groom large dogs using basic obedience commands. Orientation and training are provided. Pyramid Program Inc. is seeking volunteers and service providers to help with youth activities and programs. The organization provides support services to formerly homeless women and their children.