Volunteers
Volunteer Opportunities
Make a Difference Through Volunteerism
Volunteers are an essential part of the Michael’s Place community. Whether you’re supporting people directly or helping behind the scenes, your time, compassion, and skills help make accessible, no-cost grief support possible for people of all ages.
Michael’s Place also offers internship opportunities for students and emerging professionals in social work, counseling, human services, and related fields. Internships provide opportunities to learn about grief, peer-based support, community education, and nonprofit service while contributing to the work of Michael’s Place.
Volunteer needs shift throughout the year. Contact us for current openings.
Group Facilitators
Group facilitators participate as active listeners, discussion leaders, and support persons in our bereavement support groups. There is no formal counseling or therapy as part of these groups. To become a facilitator, an individual will interview with our grief services coordinator, attend facilitator training, and any additional in-services as presented. Group facilitation experience is not necessary, as all volunteers will participate in an initial training program and shadow experienced facilitators before being assigned to a group. Group facilitation can also be used as an intern experience for those in social work or counselor training programs. Learn about our training opportunities here.
Robin’s Nest Volunteers/Mentors
Volunteers will assist our Robin’s Nest Coordinator by participating with youth in monthly “Best Day” events. These events allow youth to experience positive, caring adult interaction, while engaged in fun, family-oriented activities. Past opportunities have included, skiing, snowboarding, paddle boarding, fishing, and much more! Volunteer opportunities are also available to people interested in hosting an event.
Create-A-Keepsake Volunteers
Create-A-Keepsake is a program that pairs volunteers with individuals to design and create a memorial keepsake. We are looking for volunteers who are skilled in sewing to help individuals and families create items such as bears, pillows, and other materials that honor the memory of their loved ones.
Special Event, Fundraising, and Committee Opportunities
Ambassadors, special events, and fundraising volunteers for Michael’s Place are those who believe in our mission and are willing to effectively advocate for us in their own network of family, friends, co-workers, church, or civic organizations.
Ambassadors are willing to spend time annually introducing guests to Michael’s Place through regularly scheduled or group-specific Tours of Hope. Special event volunteers help plan, organize, and assist at special events, and fundraising volunteers are needed throughout the year and may have some experience with grant writing, research, or donor solicitation.