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Exciting Volunteer Opportunities in Canton
Meaningful volunteer work is a rewarding experience. Volunteering allows you to develop new skills and make new friends. Many organizations serve the Canton community and welcome volunteers to assist with their programs and activities. If you are looking for fun and fulfilling volunteer opportunities in the Canton community, please call 734/394-5191.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
- CLS Volunteer Opportunities
- Beer, Brats, Bands at the Barn
- Farmers Market
- Meals on Wheels
- Other Community Service Opportunities
Leisure Services Volunteer Opportunities
Ongoing
- Club 55+ Senior Center
- Local Non-Profit Agencies
- Meals on Wheels
- Pheasant Run Golf Club: Ages 18+
- TEFAP
- Village Theater Volunteer Usher: Ages 18+
- Butterfly Ball Daddy-Daughter Dance
- American Doll Spa Day
- Easter Bunny Breakfast
- Easter Eggstravaganza
- Mom 2 Mom Sale
- Mother-Son Dance
- Farmers Market
- Indoor Triathlon
- Family Field Day
- Farmers Market
- Youth Basketball League
- Rookie Baseball Program
- Liberty Fest: Rotary Club Beverage Tent
- Liberty Fest: Canton Lions Pancake Breakfast
- Liberty Fest: Information Booth Greeter
- Historical Society - Brews, Brats and Bands at the Barn
- Senior Summit
- Rally on Ridge
- Canton Goodfellows Gift Sorting
- Canton Goodfellows Food Collection
- Canton Goodfellows Newspaper Drive
- Trick or Treat Trail
- Turkey Trot
- Tree Lighting
- Breakfast with Santa
Volunteer Opportunity And Responsibilities
Name of Event: Brew, Brats and Bands at the Barn
Event Date: Saturday, September 8, 2018
Shift Time: 4:30 pm. – 10 pm.
Location: Preservation Park – Cady Boyer Barn, 500 N. Ridge Road, Canton MI 48188
Brief Description of Event: Craft beer tasting event for the 21 and over crowd at the historic Cady-Boyer Barn in Preservation Park. Proceeds from the event will support the Canton Historical Society.
Sponsors include Canton Leisure Services, Canton Historical Society, Busch’s Fresh Food Market, Choice Insurance Agency, Holiday Market, J.B.’s Smokehouse, Liberty Street Brewing Company, Canton Brew Works, Alphagraphics, Edward Jones, Kennedy Nemier Insurance Agency, Inc., and Beerfest.com.
Type of tasks volunteers will be asked to do:
- Pour samples of craft beer
- Assist distributors
- Work in the kitchen, serving brats
- Help with clean-up
Attire/Special Instructions: Volunteers must be 21 years of age or older. Casual attire and comfortable shoes are a must.
Contact Person: Paula Kosbe
Phone: 734/394-5191
Email Address: pkosbe@canton-mi.org
On-Site Contact Person: Gregg King
Volunteer Opportunity And Responsibilities
Name of Event: Canton Farmers Market
Event Dates: Sundays from May 13-October 14, 2018
Shift Time: 8:45 am. - 1:15 pm.
Location: Preservation Park, 500 N. Ridge Rd., Canton 48187
Brief Description of Event: Open air market featuring a variety of Michigan grown and made food as well as hand crafted items. Adult volunteers are needed to help with a variety of jobs. Volunteers can pick and choose which Sundays they would like to help. It is asked that you commit to 3-4 dates.
Type of tasks volunteers will be asked to do:
- Market Greeter/Information Booth - Greet patrons throughout the Market, direct patrons, distribute information, collect surveys, help with vendor signage as well as set-up & take down of information booth supplies.
- Bartlett-Travis House Tour Guide - Provide tours of the Bartlett-Travis house for patrons. Tour information is provided.
- Children’s Activities Assistant - Assist children with the craft &/or activities for the day. Supplies and craft sample are provided.
- Special Event Assistant - Help out with special activities at the Market which could include cooking workshops, Market collections and assisting with other special Market events.
Attire/Special Instructions: Casual attire, athletic shoes are recommended
Contact Person: Paula Kosbe
Phone: 734/394-5191
Email Address: pkosbe@canton-mi.org
Name of On-Site Contact: Sheree Buckman
On-Site Contact Phone Number: 734/394-5375
Volunteer Opportunity And Responsibilities
Name of Service: Meals on Wheels Drivers
Event Date: Volunteer will be scheduled
Shift Time: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Brief Description of Event: Drivers are needed to pick up and deliver home meals, one day a week to home bound Canton residents. Meals are delivered Monday-Friday. The routes consists of 7-10 homes. Subs are also needed for the program.
Type of tasks volunteers will be asked to do:
- Pick up meals at Club 55+ at the Summit on the Park and deliver them to selected homes in Canton.
Special Instructions: All volunteers must be subjected to a background check and a driving record check through the State of Michigan.
Volunteers should be compassionate and relate well to others.
Contact Person: Paula Kosbe
Phone: 734/394-5191
Email Address: pkosbe@canton-mi.org
On-Site Contact Person: Madeline Carpenter
Community Volunteer and Service Opportunities
The following organizations serve the Canton Community and welcome volunteers to assist with their programs and activities. Also included are services available for seniors. Call Canton Community Volunteer Events Coordinator for additional information, 734/394-5191.
Cultural Activities
- Canton Historical Museum: 734/765-6704
- Canton Commission for Culture, Arts, & Heritage: 734/394-5362
- Plymouth Symphony: 734/451-2112
- Village Theater at Cherry Hill: 734/394-5191
Food Banks
- Capuchin Soup Kitchen: 313/579-2100
- Gleaners: 313/923-3535
- Harvest Loves Food Pantry: 734/895-3280
- Open Door Food Ministry: 734/397-1777 ext. 201
Human Service Agencies/Organizations
- American Cancer Society: 248/663-3489
- American Red Cross: 313/494-2862
- Angela Hospice: 734/464-7810
- Canton Goodfellows: 734/394-5191
- Canton Community Foundation: 734/495-1200
- Community Hospice Services: 734/522-4244
- First Step: 734/416-1111
- Growth Works: 734/495-3074
- Habitat for Humanity: 734/459-7744
- Michigan Humane Society: 734/721-7300 ext. 6
- Muscular Dystrophy Association: 734/744-5091
- Passages Hospice: 734/744-5091
- PBJ Outreach: www.pbjoutreach.org
- Plymouth-Canton Clothing Bank: 734/416-6179
- Salvation Army: 734/453-5464
- Special Olympics: 734/451-0794
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul: 734/629-8250
- St. Joseph Mercy Health Service: 734/712-4159
- Starfish Family Services: 734/354-5196
- United Home Health Service: 734/981-8820
- United Way Community Services: 313/563-3900
- United Way Plymouth: 734/453-6879
- Veterans Administration: 1-800/827-1000
- Wayne County Family Shelter: 734/721-0590
Local Libraries
- Canton Public Library: 734/397-0999
- Plymouth District Library: 734/453-0750
Senior Services
- Alzheimer's Association: 248/351-0280
- At Home Support: 313/578-5044
- Canton Place: 734/981-6420
- Canton Senior Center: 734/394-5485
- Meals on Wheels: 734/394-5191
- MI Office of Service to the Aging: 517/373-8230
- Senior Alliance: 734/722-2830
- Waltonwood Carriage Park: 734/844-3060
- Waltonwood Cherry Hill: 734/981-7100
Service Clubs
- Business & Professional Women: 734/394-2572
- Civitans: 734/981-7259
- Kiwanis Club of Canton: 734/812-3153
- Lions Club: 734/981-4343
- Plymouth Canton Jaycees: 734/453-8407
- Rotary Club of Canton: 734/277-1091
Teaching/Mentoring
- Community Literacy Council: 734/589-0011
- Plymouth-Canton Community Schools: 734/416-2700
Youth and Recreation
- Boy Scouts of America: 313/897-1965
- Girl Scouts: 1-800/482-6734
- Canton Leisure Services: 734/394-5191
Applications & Information
- Organizations Looking for Volunteers (PDF)
- Volunteer Application for Adults (PDF)
- Volunteer Application for Youth (PDF)
- If you would like the form made available to you in an alternative format (email, large print, audible, braille, or other), please contact the Recreation Supervisor at 734/394-5460 or by email.
Volunteer Training
Canton Township volunteers are required to attend training a minimum of one time per year. The training provides volunteers with information about upcoming events, customer service, and emergency preparedness. All registered volunteers will be emailed of upcoming volunteer training dates.
Meals on Wheels and Pheasant Run Golf Club Volunteers
For positions requiring driving, volunteers must submit a Michigan Driving Record Check form, in addition to the Volunteer Application for Adults. Please complete sections 3 and 5.
- State of Michigan Driving Record Check (PDF)
- If you would like the form made available to you in an alternative format (email, large print, audible, braille, or other), please contact the Recreation Supervisor at 734/394-5460 or by email.
Scholarship Opportunities
Canton residents who have lived in the Canton community for 2 or more years are eligible to apply for a Canton Leisure Services Scholarship that can be applied towards Leisure Services classes and programs. Recipients can receive up to $400 per family in a year and are required to provide 1 hour of community service for every $20 awarded. For additional information, please email Paula Kosbe.
- Canton Leisure Services Scholarship Information and Application (PDF)
- If you would like the form made available to you in an alternative format (email, large print, audible, braille, or other), please contact the Recreation Supervisor at 734/394-5460 or by email.
In addition to Volunteer positions, Canton Township has a variety of full-time, part-time and seasonal positions available. For more information on current employment opportunities, please visit the Human Resources page.
