The volunteer opportunities at Focus: HOPE are expanding with our intensified goal of incorporating volunteers into virtually every department. The generous support from our volunteers will help us expand our impact -- and will provide a meaningful experience for those donating their time on our behalf.
Please join Focus: HOPE and truly make a difference!
Below is a partial listing of opportunities that are available. If you are interested, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 313.494.4270 or email: volunteer@focushope.edu.
Hope Village Initiative/Community Development Department
Community Involvement/Safety Assistant
Assist the department with planning and executing community and safety initiatives, including planning for community meetings and contacting community partners.
Required Skills and abilities: Knowledge of MS Office Suite especially Excel; ability to send emails and make telephone calls.
Neighborgood & Economic Revitalization Assistant
Assist with the production and publication of bi-weekly newsletters and job e-blasts. Data entry into Excel spreadsheets will also be needed.
Skills needed are: Familiarity with MS Office Suite and excellent grammar. Skills that are useful but not required experience with wordpress and/or Microsoft publisher.
Center for Children Program Educators-HVI Neighborhood With the Center for Children serving as the base for early childhood education for neighborhood infants and toddlers ages 6 weeks to 5 years old, it is critical that children are enrolled to ensure future success.
A group of 6-10 volunteers will assist the HOPE Village Initiative Street Team with canvassing the HOPE Village Neighborhood to inform parents about the free and low-cost childcare education programs at the Center for Children.
Volunteers are needed on Thursdays from 2:00 p.m.-5:00p.m.
Center for Advanced Technologies Education Department
Office/Project Assistant
Assist Engineering Education Department with daily departmental clerical tasks. Will involve data entry, filing, and note taking. Special projects include assiting the department with transitioning from hardcopy to electronic document formats.
Skills needed: Basic computer skills, experience using office equipment, and experience working in a professional office environment.
Fast Track Program
Math Tutor
Tutoring adult students in basic mathematics concepts to increase proficiency in subject area.
Ongoing position; Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Days and hours are flexible
Reading Tutor
Tutoring adult students in reading comprehension and critical thinking skills to increase proficiency in subject area.
Ongoing position; Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Days and hours are flexible
Test Proctor
Administer/Proctor the Test for Adult Basic Education (TABE) for potential education program enrollees.
Ongoing position; Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Days and hours flexible
Community Arts Department
Youth Arts & Diversity Program Assistant
This opportunity will assist the Community Arts Director with implementing, organizing, and executing community arts programs for youth throughout metro Detroit.
Skills needed: Excitement for the arts and working with youth. Some computer skills may be needed.
Marketing Intern
This internship will focus on promoting and marketing the "Focus on the Mission" book and notecards, which is a community arts publication showcasing the art work of youth throughout the programs history.
Responsibilities include the following:
- Research and contact stores, online shops, partnering high schools and organizations, etc. to sell the Focus on the Mission book
- Track and maintain inventory of book and card sales
- Package and mail books that are sold
- Accoounting of sales using MS Excel
Days and hours flexible
Center for Children
Caregiver/Classroom Assistant
Assist with the daily care and activites with children ages 6 weeks-5 years old. Duties include assisting with meal time, bottle feedings, and activities.
Front Desk Receptionist
This position will assist with filling gaps in coverage at the Center's front desk. This position is critical to the safety and security of children at the Center. Responsibilities include greeting, screening, and providing support to parents and visitors.
Ongoing position, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Days and hours flexible
Food Program
Food Packaging for Homebound Seniors
Assist with preparing food packages
Available for groups to participate
Ongoing position, Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; 2nd & 3rd Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Food Package Delivery to Homebound Seniors
Deliver food packages to homebound seniors
Available for groups and individuals to participate
Ongoing position, Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; 2nd & 3rd Saturday 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Food Distribution Center-Senior shopping assistance
Provide shopping assistance and stock support at one of Focus: HOPE's four food distribution center locations.
Ongoing position; Monday-Friday, Days and hours flexible
Senior Delivery Office Assistant
Assist with filing and making and receiving phone calls for food delivery to Focus: HOPE's Warehouse
Basic computer skills needed
Ongoing position, Days and hours flexible
Information Technologies Center
Office Assistant
Assist department by performing receptionist duties which include:
- Greeting guest, filing, responding to inquiries via telephone and in-person, etc.
Ongoing position; Days and hours flexible; Hours of operation: Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
Public Relations Assistant
Assist Communications Manager with interviews, writing, and producing press releases to publicize events and programs at Focus: HOPE. This opportunity is available to individuals with prior experience or college students in their junior or senior year of a related degree program.
Graphic Design Assistant
Assist with designing event flyers and other publications to publicize events and programs.
Skills needed: Must have graphic design experiennce and access to a personal MAC computer.
Ongoing position, Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Days and hours flexible
Student Services DEPARTMENT
Administrative/Program Assistant
Assist the department with processing new students and addressing the needs of current students to ensure educational success. Additionally this position may included ssistance with organizing and executing educational programs.
Skills needed: Good customer service and communications skills; basic computer skills
Ongoing position, Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Days and hours flexible
CONNECT YOUR COMMUNITY DEPARTMENT
There are a variety of ways to get involved with Focus: HOPE's C.Y.C. Computer Training Department. Volunteer opportunities include:
- Administrative and data entry support
- Computer tutoring and classroom assistance
- Computer refurbishing assistance
- Customer service support to program participants
Ongoing positions, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Days and hours flexible