The Clarkston Community Initiative is inviting:

• Community members to get connected by volunteering locally.
• Area non-profit organizations to register their volunteer opportunities online.

Volunteering offers individuals an outlet for expressing their talents, interests, ambitions, and concerns. As a volunteer, you can help your community, learn new skills and meet new community members.

Want to volunteer?   Click here and you will be linked to the FREE services of Volunteer Solutions. Enter your zip code and click search. The Volunteer opportunities in your area will be at your fingertips. If you find something of interest, contact the organization directly.     Make a Difference in Someone's Life!     VOLUNTEER!

Need volunteers? Nonprofit agencies searching for volunteers can sign up to begin recruiting online, FREE of all costs in 2 EASY STEPS! Here's how it works: STEP ONE: Click here and you will be linked to Volunteer Solutions. STEP TWO: At Volunteer Solutions click on REGISTER HERE and follow the instructions. The sign-up process will take approximately 15 minutes. Approval will occur within 48 hours. Please have the following information on hand before proceeding. Primary agency contact's up-to-date email, phone number and address Password for your agency to later update their information Employer Identification Number (EIN) Agency's Mission statement Agency description of services statement Coordinator's name, phone and address for each listing Title of listings, descriptions, and dates (where applicable)

The Purpose of Coordinating Clarkston Area Volunteer efforts:

• Assist community members in finding local volunteer opportunities online that match their interest, skills, and availability.
• Develop new, positive relationships in the community.
• Encourage all community members to make a positive difference right where they live.
• Provides resources and opportunities that welcome youth and adult volunteers.
• Assist local non-profit organizations in their recruiting efforts for volunteers.

Who will you connect with today?

The Clarkston Community Initiative has partnered with United Way Community Services' George W. Romney Volunteer Center to make this web site available. Direct your volunteer web site questions to 313-226-9430. For more information regarding the Clarkston Community Initiative please call 248-922-3004.