Volunteer: Volunteers Needed for Christmas Wish Toy PickoutEvery year wonderful people donate toys to us for our New Americans kids, volunteer to help us select which toys go to which family. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Please reach out if you have questions. We are excited for you to join in on this opportunity to help spread the holiday cheer! Program: New Americans Southeast Michigan Every year wonderful people donate toys to us for our New Americans kids, volunteer to help us select which toys go to which family. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Please reach out if you have questions. We are excited for you to join in on this opportunity to help spread the holiday cheer! Program: New Americans Southeast Michigan Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Dec 17, 2025 Zip Code: 48214 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteers Needed for Christmas Gift Wrapping Help!Help us wrap all of the wonderful donated Christmas Wish toys before they get sent out to the New American kids! Gift wrap and bags will be provided, but feel free to bring some as well. Bring your friends or family, it will be a great opportunity to get into the holiday spirit! Snacks and drinks will be provided! We will be wrapping from 10 am - 3 pm. Even if you're not able to stay for the entire time, we would still love for you to come, just let us know when you plan to attend! Reach out with any questions you may have and THANK YOU! Program: New Americans Southeast Michigan Help us wrap all of the wonderful donated Christmas Wish toys before they get sent out to the New American kids! Gift wrap and bags will be provided, but feel free to bring some as well. Bring your friends or family, it will be a great opportunity to get into the holiday spirit! Snacks and drinks will be provided! We will be wrapping from 10 am - 3 pm. Even if you're not able to stay for the entire time, we would still love for you to come, just let us know when you plan to attend! Reach out with any questions you may have and THANK YOU! Program: New Americans Southeast Michigan Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Dec 18, 2025 Zip Code: 48214 Allow Groups: No |
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Volunteer: Help Refugee Families Get Donated Food!Every Thursday morning, ACC Food Pantry provides donated food available to those in need, including our refugee clients. Deliveries happen on a weekly basis, but signing up to help does not mean you have to deliver every week. Volunteers can sign up based on their availability and can choose how many and which clients they would like to deliver to from a list sent out each week. Most clients are located in Macomb and Wayne County. As one of the largest refugee resettlement agencies in the state, Samaritas has resettled thousands of people from dozens of countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Central and South America. Samaritas has been the Michigan affiliate of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service since the 1950s. To support New Americans with a monetary donation, visit https://www.samaritas.org/About-Samaritas/Donate. Program: New Americans Southeast Michigan Every Thursday morning, ACC Food Pantry provides donated food available to those in need, including our refugee clients. Deliveries happen on a weekly basis, but signing up to help does not mean you have to deliver every week. Volunteers can sign up based on their availability and can choose how many and which clients they would like to deliver to from a list sent out each week. Most clients are located in Macomb and Wayne County. As one of the largest refugee resettlement agencies in the state, Samaritas has resettled thousands of people from dozens of countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Central and South America. Samaritas has been the Michigan affiliate of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service since the 1950s. To support New Americans with a monetary donation, visit https://www.samaritas.org/About-Samaritas/Donate. Program: New Americans Southeast Michigan Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 48203 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Spread Warmth to Our Refugee Neighbors With a New BlanketWe've had many requests from our refugee clients asking for blankets to help their families get through the cold Michigan fall and winter more comfortably. Help these new neighbors by donating new twin or full-sized blankets and know that you are truly spreading warmth this season! Blankets may be dropped off or sent to our office at 8131 E Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48214 (If mailing please put ATTN: Cierra Jones so it goes to the correct program!). Call Courtney if you have any questions at 248-688-7177. Program: New Americans Southeast Michigan We've had many requests from our refugee clients asking for blankets to help their families get through the cold Michigan fall and winter more comfortably. Help these new neighbors by donating new twin or full-sized blankets and know that you are truly spreading warmth this season! Blankets may be dropped off or sent to our office at 8131 E Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48214 (If mailing please put ATTN: Cierra Jones so it goes to the correct program!). Call Courtney if you have any questions at 248-688-7177. Program: New Americans Southeast Michigan Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 48214 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: New Americans VolunteeringWhen you are reporting your volunteer hours and you do not see your volunteer opportunity listed under the "Opportunities" section, please use this as your opportunity and then write a detailed description of what volunteering you did and the client you helped first and last name IF applicable. YOU MUST RESPOND TO THIS OPPORTUNITY TO DO SO.
Why Reporting your Volunteer Hours is Important? We must report the wonderful help clients receive in their files; it shows Samaritas is doing everything we can to ensure our clients are getting the support they need. It also helps Samaritas receive State and Government funding to keep helping people! Please email volunteer@samaritas.org if you have any questions. Program: New Americans Southeast Michigan When you are reporting your volunteer hours and you do not see your volunteer opportunity listed under the "Opportunities" section, please use this as your opportunity and then write a detailed description of what volunteering you did and the client you helped first and last name IF applicable. YOU MUST RESPOND TO THIS OPPORTUNITY TO DO SO.
Why Reporting your Volunteer Hours is Important? We must report the wonderful help clients receive in their files; it shows Samaritas is doing everything we can to ensure our clients are getting the support they need. It also helps Samaritas receive State and Government funding to keep helping people! Please email volunteer@samaritas.org if you have any questions. Program: New Americans Southeast Michigan Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 48083 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Drive Clients to AppointmentsAppointments are very important on a refugee's journey towards self-sufficiency. However, most clients do not have transportation upon arrival, so we need volunteer help getting them there! Timing can be flexible based on the volunteer's availability, and clients will be coming from mainly the following counties: Macomb & Wayne County. If you are interested in supporting in this way, please respond to this opportunity for more information. Let us know your availability, and from there we will connect you with to our Transportation Team. When transportation for a client is needed, the Transportation Team will go through the list of volunteers who have signed up for this opportunity, review the availability you have provided, and then reach out to see if you are interested in volunteering for that specific transportation need. As one of the largest refugee resettlement agencies in the state, Samaritas has resettled thousands of people from dozens of countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Central and South America. Samaritas has been the Michigan affiliate of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service since the 1950s. To support New Americans with a monetary donation, visit https://www.samaritas.org/About-Samaritas/Donate. Program: New Americans Southeast Michigan Appointments are very important on a refugee's journey towards self-sufficiency. However, most clients do not have transportation upon arrival, so we need volunteer help getting them there! Timing can be flexible based on the volunteer's availability, and clients will be coming from mainly the following counties: Macomb & Wayne County. If you are interested in supporting in this way, please respond to this opportunity for more information. Let us know your availability, and from there we will connect you with to our Transportation Team. When transportation for a client is needed, the Transportation Team will go through the list of volunteers who have signed up for this opportunity, review the availability you have provided, and then reach out to see if you are interested in volunteering for that specific transportation need. As one of the largest refugee resettlement agencies in the state, Samaritas has resettled thousands of people from dozens of countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Central and South America. Samaritas has been the Michigan affiliate of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service since the 1950s. To support New Americans with a monetary donation, visit https://www.samaritas.org/About-Samaritas/Donate. Program: New Americans Southeast Michigan Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 48214 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Medium to Large Cardboard Boxes, Bubble Wrap, & Newspaper NeededThe Samaritas Resource Team and Housing Team work together to pack up household, kitchen, hygiene, and food items we received as a donation from the community in boxes to give to our clients in need to ensure they have the basics they need to continue their new lives working to be self-sufficient members of society.
With many clients, we go through boxes and wrappings quickly! We are in high need of donated medium and large boxes, bubble wrap, & newspaper. Do you receive Amazon or other retail packages? Save your boxes and wrappings and donate them! If you would like to donate, please respond to this opportunity! Program: New Americans Southeast Michigan The Samaritas Resource Team and Housing Team work together to pack up household, kitchen, hygiene, and food items we received as a donation from the community in boxes to give to our clients in need to ensure they have the basics they need to continue their new lives working to be self-sufficient members of society.
With many clients, we go through boxes and wrappings quickly! We are in high need of donated medium and large boxes, bubble wrap, & newspaper. Do you receive Amazon or other retail packages? Save your boxes and wrappings and donate them! If you would like to donate, please respond to this opportunity! Program: New Americans Southeast Michigan Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 48214 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Bedding Needed For Refugee ClientsSheets, blankets, pillows, and beds are getting used up faster than they are being replenished. Help us in our efforts to ensure all of our clients can be comfortable in their first Michigan home! We are looking for the following items donated: Sheets (Twin & Full) Blankets (Twin & Full) Pillows/pillowcasesIf you have items to donate please email volunteer@samaritas.org. All items must be brand new. Donations can be brought by appointment only. Thank you for your willingness to donate to Samaritas New Americans, it is very much appreciated! Program: New Americans Southeast Michigan Sheets, blankets, pillows, and beds are getting used up faster than they are being replenished. Help us in our efforts to ensure all of our clients can be comfortable in their first Michigan home! We are looking for the following items donated: Sheets (Twin & Full) Blankets (Twin & Full) Pillows/pillowcasesIf you have items to donate please email volunteer@samaritas.org. All items must be brand new. Donations can be brought by appointment only. Thank you for your willingness to donate to Samaritas New Americans, it is very much appreciated! Program: New Americans Southeast Michigan Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 48214 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Bicycles Needed for RefugeesWe are looking for bicycles that are in good working condition as donations that we can pass along to our refugee clients. We are in need of adult bikes, as many of our adult refugees bike to work as a more timely and dependable mode of transportation compared to walking or taking the bus. This can be the best mode of transportation while they are in the process of getting a drivers license, which can take up to two years! We are also in need of kids bikes, since many of our refugee kids bike to school, and use it as a great way to exercise during the summer. If you have a bike that you would like to donate (tax deductibly!) to a great cause, please reach out! Program: New Americans Southeast Michigan We are looking for bicycles that are in good working condition as donations that we can pass along to our refugee clients. We are in need of adult bikes, as many of our adult refugees bike to work as a more timely and dependable mode of transportation compared to walking or taking the bus. This can be the best mode of transportation while they are in the process of getting a drivers license, which can take up to two years! We are also in need of kids bikes, since many of our refugee kids bike to school, and use it as a great way to exercise during the summer. If you have a bike that you would like to donate (tax deductibly!) to a great cause, please reach out! Program: New Americans Southeast Michigan Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 48214 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Co-Sponsor HoursWhen you report your volunteer hours on Galaxy you can then use this "Co-Sponsor Hours" opportunity as your volunteer opportunity and then continue with entering in the details of what activity you did and the clients name. You must respond to this opportunity, to do so.
Why enter your hours? Reporting your hours shows that Samaritas is working hard to help clients' needs. It also helps Samaritas receive funding to keep helping people! Please email volunteer@samaritas.org if you have any questions! Program: New Americans Southeast Michigan When you report your volunteer hours on Galaxy you can then use this "Co-Sponsor Hours" opportunity as your volunteer opportunity and then continue with entering in the details of what activity you did and the clients name. You must respond to this opportunity, to do so.
Why enter your hours? Reporting your hours shows that Samaritas is working hard to help clients' needs. It also helps Samaritas receive funding to keep helping people! Please email volunteer@samaritas.org if you have any questions! Program: New Americans Southeast Michigan Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 48083 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Cribs and Baby Items Needed for Refugee FamiliesWe want to make our clients as comfortable as possible when they arrive in Michigan, and that includes the kiddos! Several of our client are in need of a crib for their baby as they move into their permanent home, as well as any other baby items. Cribs must be in like-new condition (no stains, dirt, scratches, etc.) and have ALL of the pieces for assembly. Other items we are looking for: Diapers and wipes Blankets (brand new only) Strollers Car seats and booster seats Baby winter clothing (brand new only) Baby foodPlease send a picture of used items to volunteer@samaritas.org for prior approval, or respond to this opportunity.
As one of the largest refugee resettlement agencies in the state, Samaritas has resettled thousands of people from dozens of countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Central and South America. Samaritas has been the Michigan affiliate of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service since the 1950s. To support New Americans with a monetary donation, visit https://www.samaritas.org/About-Samaritas/Donate. Program: New Americans Southeast Michigan We want to make our clients as comfortable as possible when they arrive in Michigan, and that includes the kiddos! Several of our client are in need of a crib for their baby as they move into their permanent home, as well as any other baby items. Cribs must be in like-new condition (no stains, dirt, scratches, etc.) and have ALL of the pieces for assembly. Other items we are looking for: Diapers and wipes Blankets (brand new only) Strollers Car seats and booster seats Baby winter clothing (brand new only) Baby foodPlease send a picture of used items to volunteer@samaritas.org for prior approval, or respond to this opportunity.
As one of the largest refugee resettlement agencies in the state, Samaritas has resettled thousands of people from dozens of countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Central and South America. Samaritas has been the Michigan affiliate of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service since the 1950s. To support New Americans with a monetary donation, visit https://www.samaritas.org/About-Samaritas/Donate. Program: New Americans Southeast Michigan Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 48083 Allow Groups: No |