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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
- Indoor Volleyball League
- Butterfly Ball
- Mom to Mom Sale
- Easter Bunny Breakfast
- Easter Eggstravanganza
- VOLUNTEER TRAINING
- Canton Farmers Market
- CLS Volunteer Opportunities
- Meals on Wheels
- Other Community Service Opportunities
Name of Event: Indoor Volleyball League
Event Dates: Fridays, November 1, 2019 - March 29, 2020
- November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- December 6, 13, 20, 27
- January 3, 10, 24, 31
- February 7, 14, 21, 28
- March 6, 13, 20, 27
Brief Description of Event: Adult Volleyball League at the Summit on the Park
Type of tasks volunteers will be asked to do:
- Scorekeeping – Volunteers will flip scores or use the scoreboard
Location: Summit on the Park, 46000 Summit Parkway, Canton MI 48188
Attire/Special Instructions: Volunteers do not need to commit to the full season. You can pick and choose which dates you would like to help. It is recommended that you commit to at four or more sessions. Casual attire, athletic shoes are recommended.
Contact Person: Paula Kosbe
Phone: 734/394-5191
Email Address: pkosbe@canton-mi.org
On-Site Contact Person: Coralee Ott
On-Site Phone Number: 734/394-5460
Name of Event: Butterfly Ball
Event Dates: February 7-8, 2020
Shift Times:
- Friday, February 7, 5:15-8:30 p.m.
- Saturday, February 8, 1:00-4:30 p.m.
- Saturday, February 8, 5:15-9:00 p.m.
Brief Description of Event: Semi-formal Valentine’s dance for Daddy’s and their daughters in the gym at the Summit on the Park.
Type of tasks volunteers will be asked to do:
- Light set-up
- Coat check
- Help with refreshments
- Clear tables
- Clean-up
Location: Summit on the Park
46000 Summit Parkway
Canton MI 48188
Attire/Special Instructions: Volunteers working the event are asked to wear black pants and white shirt.
Contact Person: Paula Kosbe
Phone: 734/394-5191
Email Address: pkosbe@canton-mi.org
On-Site Contact Person: Julie Allen
On-Site Phone Number: 734/394-5460
Name of Event: Mom to Mom Sale
Event Dates: March 20-21, 2020
Shift Times:
- Friday, March 20, 5:00-8:30 pm
- Saturday, March 21, 7:45 am-12:00 pm
- Saturday, March 21, 11:30 am-1:30 pm
Brief Description of Event: Gently used children’s items will be sold at the Mom to Mom Sale. The event will be held in the gym at the Summit on the Park. This is a more physically demanding volunteer opportunity. Volunteers must be able to lift items onto carts.
Type of tasks volunteers will be asked to do:
- Set-up - Friday, March 20: Assist sellers unload their cars and bring items into the Summit.
- Sale - Saturday, March 21: Carry out items for patrons
- Clean-up - Saturday, March 21: Help sellers pack and load their vehicles after the event.
Location: Summit on the Park
46000 Summit Parkway
Canton MI 48188
Attire/Special Instructions: Casual attire, athletic shoes are recommended.
Contact Person: Paula Kosbe
Phone: 734/394-5191
Email Address: pkosbe@canton-mi.org
On-Site Contact Person: Julie Allen
On-Site Phone Number: 734/394-5460
Name of Event: Easter Bunny Breakfast
Event Dates: April 4, 2020
Shift Time: 8:15-11:30 am
Brief Description of Event: Annual Easter event where parents and children have breakfast with the Easter Bunny.
Type of tasks volunteers will be asked to do:
- Light set-up
- Assist with seating
- Work on a craft/activity
- Help children around the Easter Bunny
Location: Summit on the Park
Grand Ballroom
46000 Summit Parkway
Canton MI 48188
Attire/Special Instructions: Volunteers are asked to wear black pants/skirts and a white dress shirt/blouse.
Contact Person: Paula Kosbe
Phone: 734/394-5191
Email Address: pkosbe@canton-mi.org
On-Site Contact Person: Julie Allen
On-Site Phone Number: 734/394-5460
Name of Event: Easter Eggstravaganza
Event Dates: Saturday, April 4, 2020
Shift Time: 10:15 am
Brief Description of Event: Annual Easter event for families and children; includes egg hunt, visit with the Easter Bunny and spring themed crafts and activities.
Type of tasks volunteers will be asked to do:
- Assisting with egg huts
- Working on a craft/activity
- Help children around the Easter Bunny
Location:
Heritage Park - Splash Playground
and at the Summit on the Park located at:
46000 Summit Parkway
Canton MI 48188
Attire/Special Instructions: Dress according to weather conditions, most volunteers will be stationed outdoors. The grounds are typically wet in the spring. Jeans and sturdy shoes/boots are recommended.
Contact Person: Paula Kosbe
Phone: 734/394-5191
Email Address: pkosbe@canton-mi.org
On-Site Contact Person: Lauren Pettovello
On-Site Phone Number: 734/394-5460
Name of Event: Volunteer Training
Date: Next Training will be held in mid-June of 2020. Please check back for exact dates.
Place: Canton Administration Building
Freedom Room
1150 S. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48188
Time: 6-7 pm
Brief Description of Event: All Canton volunteers are requested to attend at least one volunteer training per year. Staff will discuss Canton Leisure Services policies and procedures, event information, customer service expectations, and emergency information.
Volunteers should attend, if they have not come to a prior training session and would like to volunteers for the following events:
- Butterfly Ball Daddy Daughter Dance – February
- Mom to Mom Sale Setup and Event – March
- Easter Bunny Breakfast – Saturday,
- Easter Eggstravaganza – Saturday,
- Liberty Fest - June
- Trick or Treat Parade – October
- Turkey Trot – November
- Breakfast with Santa – December
- Tree Lighting – December
- Canton Goodfellows Food Drive – November
- Canton Goodfellows Gift Collection & Sorting Project – December
- TEFAP – Ongoing opportunity
Registration required: To register or for additional information, contact Paula Kosbe at 734/394-5191 or email pkosbe@canton-mi.org
Name of Event: Canton Farmers Market
Event Dates: Sundays, May 10 - October 4, 2020
Shift Time: 8:45 am - 1:15 pm
Location: Preservation Park, 500 N. Ridge Road, Canton
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 and 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: Email Paula Kosbe
On-Site Contact Person: Market Coordinator
Farmers Market Contact Number: 734/394-5375
Leisure Services Volunteer Opportunities
Ongoing
- Canton Club 55+
- Local Non-Profit Agencies
- Meals on Wheels
- Pheasant Run Golf Club: Ages 18+
- TEFAP
- Village Theater Volunteer Usher: Ages 18+
Summer (June - September)
- Farmers Market
- Liberty Fest: Rotary Club Beverage Tent
- Liberty Fest: Canton Lions Pancake Breakfast
- Liberty Fest: Information Booth Greeter
- Liberty Fest: 5K/10K Run and Walk
- Rally on Ridge
- Family Field Day
- Historical Society - Brews, Brats and Bands at the Barn
Fall (October - December)
- Canton Goodfellows Gift Sorting
- Canton Goodfellows Food Collection
- Trick or Treat Trail
- Turkey Trot
- Tree Lighting
- Breakfast with Santa
Winter (January - February)
- Butterfly Ball Daddy-Daughter Dance
- American Doll Spa Day
Spring (March - May)
- Easter Bunny Breakfast
- Easter Eggstravaganza
- Mom To Mom Sale
- Mother-Son Dance
- Farmers Market
- Indoor Triathlon
- Youth Basketball League
- Rookie Baseball Program
- Senior Summit
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: Paula Kosbe Opens a New Window.
On-Site Contact Person: Madeline Carpenter
Community 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 ext. 3
- 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
- Beaumont Hospital Wayne: 734/467-4183
- Canton Goodfellows: 734/394-5191
- Canton Community Foundation: 734/495-1200
- Compassionate Care Hospice: 734/983-9050
- First Step: 734/416-1111
- FISH of Plymouth-Canton:734/480-3940
- Growth Works: 734/495-3074
- Habitat for Humanity: 734/459-7744
- Michigan Humane Society: 734/721-7300 ext. 6
- Muscular Dystrophy Association: 734/416-7076
- Passages Hospice: 734/744-5091
- PBJ Outreach: PBJ
- Plymouth-Canton Clothing Bank: 734/416-6179
- Plymouth-Canton Optimist Club: 734/502-5776
- Salvation Army: 734/453-5464
- Special Olympics: 734/721-0418
- St. Joseph Mercy Health Service: 734/712-4159
- 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 Center: 734/721-0590
Local Libraries
- Canton Public Library: 734/397-0999
- Plymouth District Library: 734/453-0750
Senior Services
- Alzheimer's Association: 734/369-2716
- Canton Place: 734/981-6420
- Canton Club 55+: 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: 313/729-6744
- Civitans: 734/981-7259
- Kiwanis Club: 734/812-3153
- Lions Club: 734/945-5137
- Plymouth Canton Jaycees: 734/453-8407
- Rotary Club of Canton: 734/986-1436
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) Opens a New Window.
- Volunteer Application for Adults (PDF) Opens a New Window.
- Volunteer Application for Youth (PDF) Opens a New Window.
- 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 Opens a New Window. .
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) Opens a New Window.
- 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 Opens a New Window. .
Scholarship Opportunities
When financial circumstances create a barrier to participation, Canton residents may be eligible to apply for a Canton Leisure Services Scholarship, which can be applied towards Leisure Services classes and programs. Recipients may receive up to $500 per individual in a calendar year.
Please note that children currently in foster care and residing in Canton are also eligible for up to $500 in financial support in a calendar year. Formal documentation will need to be provided.
For additional information, please email Opens in New Window the Volunteer Coordinator.
- Canton Leisure Services Scholarship Information and Application (PDF) Opens in New Window
- 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 Opens in New Window .
Employment Opportunities
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.