Established in 1997 to galvanize volunteerism on a regular basis, A Time to Help stages monthly projects to aid the needy and promote unity in metro Detroit.
Since then, more than 200 monthly projects have been completed by thousands of volunteers, ranging from building houses, delivering meals, beautifying city streets, running adoption fairs, repairing homeless shelters, packing food, and hosting an annual Christmas party to a shelter for battered women.
Mitch Albom and WJR co-host Ken Brown lead each monthly project, usually held on Saturdays between 9AM – noon. Volunteers can sign up for one, two or all, and there are no requirements, except that, for most events, volunteers should be at least 18 years of age. Older teenagers can come if accompanied by at least one adult supervisor for every four of them.
Do you have a suggestion for a project, or have a question about volunteering? Contact us at atimetohelp.detroit@gmail.com.
A Time to Help Throw a Baby Shower, Take 2
SAY Detroit is once again hosting an invitation-only “Baby Shower’’ for mothers and moms-to-be (and parents) who participate in our First Year education and resource program at the SAY Detroit Family Health Clinic. First Year works one-on-one with expecting moms and caregivers to promote health and safety, including safe sleep, during baby’s first year.
We’ll be finishing setting up, then hosting activities and serving guests in attendance. Snacks and refreshments will be available in our volunteer breakout room.
Event Date/Time: Sunday, May 5, 11:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m..
Volunteers Needed: 15
Location: Ernest T. Ford Recreation Center, 10 Pitkin St., Highland Park, MI 48203 | Map
Dress code: Casual (but please no sweatpants; wear comfortable shoes.)
Parking: Free parking in lot across from the center on Pitkin.
More information will be emailed to registered volunteers a week before the event.
Sign up at Bloomerang Volunteer: https://app.initlive.com/JE/e61udwpmf71jli
Questions: atimetohelp.detroit@gmail.com
NOTE: Volunteer event registration has moved to a new platform: Bloomerang Volunteer. This new platform will be used for all volunteer opportunities with SAY Detroit moving forward. Bloomerang Volunteer is a pretty robust platform and there’s a lot of cool little things we’ll be able to do together — and, it has a mobile app! If you’d like video overviews, you can watch this. If you like to dig into FAQs, you can get started here.
Help supply gifts for the baby shower by shopping the wishlist or sharing it with others: https://bit.ly/3Pn3f4e
