Opportunities From: Samaritas

Volunteer: Volunteers for Kids Summer Program


Program: New Americans East


Program: New Americans East

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Jul 6, 2026 through Aug 6, 2026

Zip Code: 48214

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Volunteer Tutor Needed (Youth – English Reading Support)

We are currently seeking a volunteer tutor to support two wonderful children siblings served by Samaritas:

Girl, age 7 & Boy, age 9

Both children speak primarily Ukrainian and are beginning to learn English. They would greatly benefit from support with reading and building confidence in English.

Details:
Location: 48187 (Westland area) Flexible: In-person or virtual sessions
Schedule: Flexible based on volunteer availability

No teaching experience required! You don’t need to be a teacher to tutor - guidance and curriculum can be provided, if needed.

This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping these children grow their language skills and succeed in school. If you’re interested, please respond to this opportunity! 

Program: New Americans East

We are currently seeking a volunteer tutor to support two wonderful children siblings served by Samaritas:

Girl, age 7 & Boy, age 9

Both children speak primarily Ukrainian and are beginning to learn English. They would greatly benefit from support with reading and building confidence in English.

Details:
Location: 48187 (Westland area) Flexible: In-person or virtual sessions
Schedule: Flexible based on volunteer availability

No teaching experience required! You don’t need to be a teacher to tutor - guidance and curriculum can be provided, if needed.

This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping these children grow their language skills and succeed in school. If you’re interested, please respond to this opportunity! 

Program: New Americans East

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 48187

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Help Refugee Families Get Donated Food from Local Food Pantry!

Every Thursday morning, ACC Food Pantry provides donated food available to those in need, including our refugee clients.

We are looking for volunteers willing to participate in picking up and delivering local food pantry food to our client's doorsteps! 

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.

Volunteer individually or get a couple of volunteer friends together and deliver together to make it a whole fun morning! 

If you are interested, please respond to this opportunity for more information! 

 

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 East

Every Thursday morning, ACC Food Pantry provides donated food available to those in need, including our refugee clients.

We are looking for volunteers willing to participate in picking up and delivering local food pantry food to our client's doorsteps! 

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.

Volunteer individually or get a couple of volunteer friends together and deliver together to make it a whole fun morning! 

If you are interested, please respond to this opportunity for more information! 

 

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 East

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 48203

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Donated Bikes Needed


Program: New Americans East


Program: New Americans East

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 48214

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: New Americans Volunteering

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(s) 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 additional State and Government funding to keep helping people! 

Please email volunteer@samaritas.org if you have any questions.

Program: New Americans East

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(s) 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 additional State and Government funding to keep helping people! 

Please email volunteer@samaritas.org if you have any questions.

Program: New Americans East

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 48083

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Scour Facebook Marketplace for Needed Items

When a client needs something that is not in our inventory of donated items, our Resource Team will reach out to people offering those items on Facebook Marketplace. While we have had decent success with this, it is very time consuming. We could use an extra set of eyes!

This volunteer would work closely with staff to look for available items on Marketplace and make initial contact with potential donors. Staff will provide a list of high-priority items, as well as a script for reaching out to sellers. Staff will also coach the volunteer on our guidelines for what items we can and cannot accept.

If you are interested in serving in this capacity, please respond to this posting for more details.
Responding to this post will also set you up to report your volunteer hours by showing this as an option you volunteered with on the "Hours" page.

 

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 East

When a client needs something that is not in our inventory of donated items, our Resource Team will reach out to people offering those items on Facebook Marketplace. While we have had decent success with this, it is very time consuming. We could use an extra set of eyes!

This volunteer would work closely with staff to look for available items on Marketplace and make initial contact with potential donors. Staff will provide a list of high-priority items, as well as a script for reaching out to sellers. Staff will also coach the volunteer on our guidelines for what items we can and cannot accept.

If you are interested in serving in this capacity, please respond to this posting for more details.
Responding to this post will also set you up to report your volunteer hours by showing this as an option you volunteered with on the "Hours" page.

 

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 East

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 48214

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Refugee Youth Mentor

Program: New Americans East

Program: New Americans East

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 48214

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Dari Male Mentorship

A 50-year-old Dari-speaking gentleman in our community is seeking a compassionate and patient mentor to support him as he navigates community integration and prioritizes his mental well-being. He has experienced strokes in the past, which have impacted him cognitively and emotionally, and he would greatly benefit from consistent social connection and encouragement.

This mentorship is centered on companionship-spending time together through conversation, light recreational activities, and helping him feel more connected and confident in his daily life. Simple, consistent engagement can have a powerful impact on his sense of belonging and overall wellness.

This opportunity can be flexible, with options for virtual or in-person connection depending on your availability and comfort. If you are kind, understanding, and open to building a supportive relationship, your presence could make a lasting difference.

Program: New Americans East

A 50-year-old Dari-speaking gentleman in our community is seeking a compassionate and patient mentor to support him as he navigates community integration and prioritizes his mental well-being. He has experienced strokes in the past, which have impacted him cognitively and emotionally, and he would greatly benefit from consistent social connection and encouragement.

This mentorship is centered on companionship-spending time together through conversation, light recreational activities, and helping him feel more connected and confident in his daily life. Simple, consistent engagement can have a powerful impact on his sense of belonging and overall wellness.

This opportunity can be flexible, with options for virtual or in-person connection depending on your availability and comfort. If you are kind, understanding, and open to building a supportive relationship, your presence could make a lasting difference.

Program: New Americans East

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 48187

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Medium to Large Cardboard Boxes, Bubble Wrap, & Newspaper Needed

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 East

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 East

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 48214

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Mentor - Refugee Foster Care

The Refugee Mentoring Program works to provide appropriate adults to help meet the specific needs of the individual youth. Mentors help youth adjust to a new culture in the United States as well as improve their personal social and independent living skills. Mentoring is a great opportunity to make a difference in the life of a refugee youth far from home while building new friendships in the process. 

 

Mentors Requirements and Expectations: 

18 years of age or older Available for a monthly commitment of 4 hours (1 hour per week) and minimum of 9-12 month commitment Complete Required paperwork including interview, background checks, and references Complete a required 8 hour training program providing you with the tools needed to build a successful mentor/mentee relationship Excellent Driving record with valid license Complete basic monthly log of contact and activities with youth; mentors receive mileage reimbursement Meet with Mentor Coordinator quarterly- as a support to you and your mentee

 

Program: Refugee Youth Services - Lansing

The Refugee Mentoring Program works to provide appropriate adults to help meet the specific needs of the individual youth. Mentors help youth adjust to a new culture in the United States as well as improve their personal social and independent living skills. Mentoring is a great opportunity to make a difference in the life of a refugee youth far from home while building new friendships in the process. 

 

Mentors Requirements and Expectations: 

18 years of age or older Available for a monthly commitment of 4 hours (1 hour per week) and minimum of 9-12 month commitment Complete Required paperwork including interview, background checks, and references Complete a required 8 hour training program providing you with the tools needed to build a successful mentor/mentee relationship Excellent Driving record with valid license Complete basic monthly log of contact and activities with youth; mentors receive mileage reimbursement Meet with Mentor Coordinator quarterly- as a support to you and your mentee

 

Program: Refugee Youth Services - Lansing

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Become a Refugee Volunteer in Grand Rapids

Samaritas staff will introduce you to a refugee or refugee family, you will visit with them once a week for at least 3 months. During visits you can do many different things: help them practice English, teach them things and learn new things from them, assist them with sifting through mail to identify what they need to keep, play games, go for walks, or just have fun helping them get adjusted to living in a new place.

Program: New Americans West (Grand Rapids Area)

Samaritas staff will introduce you to a refugee or refugee family, you will visit with them once a week for at least 3 months. During visits you can do many different things: help them practice English, teach them things and learn new things from them, assist them with sifting through mail to identify what they need to keep, play games, go for walks, or just have fun helping them get adjusted to living in a new place.

Program: New Americans West (Grand Rapids Area)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 49507

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Join the Transportation Crew - Grand Rapids

The "Transportation Crew" is a group made up of individual volunteers who transport refugee clients to medical appointments. A weekly list of appointments is sent out for the crew to sign up to transport clients to their appointments. Crew members assist clients with the check-in process, wait and transport the client home after the appointment.  

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 West (Grand Rapids Area)

The "Transportation Crew" is a group made up of individual volunteers who transport refugee clients to medical appointments. A weekly list of appointments is sent out for the crew to sign up to transport clients to their appointments. Crew members assist clients with the check-in process, wait and transport the client home after the appointment.  

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 West (Grand Rapids Area)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 49507

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Cribs and Baby Items Needed for Refugee Families

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 food

Please 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 East

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 food

Please 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 East

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 48083

Allow Groups: No