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Join in and fuel our mission of providing
unwavering care!
Whether it’s through volunteering, spreading awareness, or getting your workplace involved in fundraising activities, there are numerous ways you can make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
By the Numbers
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Annual Volunteers help fuel our mission each year!
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companies and individuals support events annually
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companies and individuals donate in-kind donations
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families received holiday gifts donated by the community
Serve as a Volunteer
Or volunteers make a difference, no matter how they get involved! Stay tuned for updated volunteer opportunities. We look forward to working together to serve more children, adults and families in 2025!
One-time volunteers serve as part of an event or one-time engagement such as a fundraising event or organizing the wish room and pantry.
Requirements
- One-TimeVolunteer Application
- Recipient Rights Form
- Results of Central Registry Clearance from county of service
- Completed Criminal Background Check Authorization Form
- Copy of valid Michigan Driver’s License or other form of State ID
Looking to share your creative talent? We are seeking volunteers to DJ, photograph, and face paint for our Back to School event. Please contact Mollie Brandell for more information. 248-837-2109 or molle_brandell@judsoncenter.org
Ongoing and recurring volunteers serve in regular roles or tasks such as tutoring, administrative, or program support.
Requirements
- Recurring volunteer application
- Recipient Rights Form
- Results of Central Registry Clearance from country of service
- Completed Criminal Background Check Authorization Form
- Copy of valid Michigan Driver’s License or other form of state ID
- Negative TB test results
- Only if volunteer has direct contact with clients
- Only if volunteer collects at least four hours for two weeks or longer
Current Opportunities
We’re currently looking to fill several open volunteer positions. If you—or someone you know—have the time, experience, and passion to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Take a look at the opportunities below and reach out at 248-837-2019 or mollie_brandell@judsoncenter.org for more information.
Volunteer Hairdressers for Kids with Autism
Location: 4410 W 13 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073
We’re looking for a compassionate, experienced hair stylists to volunteer their time for a special event, providing haircuts to children with Autism. The ideal volunteers are patient, understanding, and have experience working with kids who may have sensory sensitivities. Your time and talent can help make haircuts a positive, stress-free experience for our clients.
PARC Administrative Volunteer
Location: 3840 Packard St, Suite 170, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Join the Post Adoption Resource Center (PARC) as a volunteer supporting data entry, tracking internal spreadsheets, and assisting with office projects. Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable with computers. An interview and background check are required.
Volunteer for Autism Connections
Location: Ann Arbor and Royal Oak
We’re looking for a dedicated volunteer to support our Autism Program with a variety of tasks.
Primary responsibilities include helping to clean and organize program spaces, disinfect toys, surfaces, and observation rooms, and assist with general administrative tasks as needed.
Once the volunteer is familiar with the program, there may be opportunities to lead fun and engaging activities for the children—such as crafts, seasonal projects, and simple cooking lessons.
Ready to connect as a volunteer? Check out our Volunteer FAQs or fill our our contact form to express interest.
Donate to the Pantry or Wish Room
In addition to monetary donations, we also accept new items that help support those we serve. In-Kind donations should be new and donated by appointment only. Donation location is typically our Royal Oak site.
Our Care Pantry stocks many of the household and personal items our families need to thrive! Gernerous donors help us provide needed items like towels, bedding, cleaning supplies and hygiene products. We also operate a year-round Wish Room which helps our workers provide the extra items like holiday gifts, birthday gifts and seasonal clothing for their clients in need.
Shop our Amazon Wish List to have items shipped right to us!
Support a Seasonal Donation Drive
Donors like you can help by hosting gift drives, shopping for children and adults, and even sponsoring whole families! Stay tuned for more details on how you can help share the care next holiday season!
Every summer, we collect new school supplies to help the youth in our care start the school year ready for success. Check back in spring for shopping lists and ways to give!
Engage Your Team, Organization or Business
Our community and corporate partnerships help move our mission forward! Stay tuned for exciting ways that you can engage your team or business in exciting opportunities like campus beautification, third-party fundraisers, room sponsorships and more!
You can volunteer as often or as little as you would like, depending on the volunteer position and current needs. We can work with you to find an opportunity that fits your schedule.
Depending on the position, an employee will be there during each volunteer shift to explain the task(s) of the position and guide your activity.
Not necessarily, although we love to match our volunteers with opportunities that use their skills, interests, or education.
Dependability and attendance are important to the operations and success of the services we provide. But, we also know that absences are an inevitable part of volunteering. We ask that you personally contact the individual that is expecting you at your shift to let them know that you cannot make it.
- Nametags will be issued where appropriate.
- Volunteers at events will be given directions on what to wear. It varies from casual to dressy based on the event.
- If you are volunteering in the office, it is business casual.
- If you are volunteering with children, or volunteering at a more casual event, a Judson Center t-shirt or casual dress code is acceptable. No cut off’s, tank tops or flip flops please.
There are limited opportunities ages 14-17, please inquire with the Volunteer Coordinator for the most up to date opportunities. These opportunities may require an adult chaperone, and most opportunities will not be volunteering with our clients.
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