Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteering is one of the single most rewarding things you can do with your time. St. Vincent Catholic Charities (STVCC) offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities.

We know your time is precious and we will work with you to help provide a volunteer opportunity that fits your personal mission, time and talents. Our services are only possible because of the support of our volunteers.

We need your help to serve children, families and adults, of all beliefs, who are in need in this community. For more information give Elyse Lee, Mission Sustainability Specialist a call at (517) 323.4734 ext. 1204 e-mail.

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STVCC Campus is centrally located on the #3 CATA bus line in Lansing. STVCC is wheelchair accessible and easily reached by car with convenient free parking.

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2800 W. Willow St. Lansing, MI 48917

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• Explore the benefits of volunteering.
• Learn How to Apply to be a volunteer, intern or to do community service.
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Volunteer Opportunities:

We work had to provide a wide range of opportunities. Below is a list of current volunteer options. If you have an idea for something else, please just let us know.

Administration:

Event Support.
Office/Clerical.
Agency research.
Parish Liaison.
3rd Party Events.
Internships.
Community Service.

Counseling Services:

Internships.

Adoption, Foster Care and Family Preservation:

Mentor.
Medical Clinic Assistant.
Transportation Support.
Office/clerical.
Internships.

Children’s Home:

Mentor.
Recreation Planning.
Internships.

Housing for the Local Homeless:

Office/Clerical.
Internships.

Refugee Services:

Drop In Support.
Employment Volunteer.
Family Mentor.
Housing Volunteer.
Internships.

Immigration Law Clinic:

Internships.

Facilities:

General facilities support.
Community Service.

The Benefits of Volunteering:

Giving freely of your time and talents to help those in need is simply a good hearted thing to do. But with good choices come wonderful benefits.
Here are some just to name a few.

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Gain Experience. Volunteerism gives you the opportunity to gain experience and improve life skills that can be used in your professional and personal life.
Be More Attractive to Employers and Colleges. Employers and Schools are always looking for candidates with a variety of skill sets and experience. Volunteer experience is a key component on applications and resumes.
Teach Your Children the Gift of Giving. With our busy schedules nowadays, looking for ways to have quality family time is important. What a great way to expand your child’s views, highlight their strengths and bond with them.
Meet Interesting People. You will meet people and hear amazing stories of heroism and triumph over impossible odds.
Learn About Other Cultures. When you volunteer with those we serve you will learn more about your own culture as well as theirs. Many of those we serve are refugees who are coming to the U.S.A. for the first time. You will learn stories from around the world, experience new foods, music and communication.
Strengthen Your Community. For every small action we take to improve the lives of our neighbors, there is a ripple effect. Through empowering children and families, fostering housing stability, enhancing quality of life, you are advancing our community health.
Create a More Loving and Safe World for Children. Children are completely vulnerable to their surroundings. We are raising adults and they are learning based on what they see and hear around them. Our leaders of tomorrow are being molded today. We are each a part of this, so it is vitally important to make our part count.
Help Your Health and Transform Your life. There are multiple studies that show a correlation between volunteering and improved physical and emotional health. When we volunteer for someone in need, we begin to see things in different perspective. We start to more strongly understand our own blessings. Our own daily stress is minimized. Then, when we give of ourselves to help another it brings more peace and joy to our own lives.

How to Apply:

To apply print and complete the forms listed in your area of interest, listed below. Then call or e-mail Elyse Lee, Mission Sustainability Specialist to RSVP for one of our volunteer information sessions. Bring the completed forms to the information session, or if you prefer, you can wait and fill out the forms as they are provided to you at the information session. To view upcoming dates and times for our volunteer information session visit our events calendar or CLICK HERE.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Print out the following forms and please fill in the required areas with black or blue ink. Follow the directions indicated on each form. Bring your completed forms and any other required identification with you to the volunteer information session. We apologize, but we will not accept this information over e-mail. It will be accepted at the volunteer information session or hard copies will also be accepted following your attendance of an information session.

Volunteer Application.
Criminal History Consent Form.
DHS (Department of Human Services) Clearance Form.
Driving Record (can be obtained at your local Secretary of State Office)
Copy of Driver's License
Copy of Car Insurance

Internship Opportunities

First contact Elyse Lee and she will help you identify if there is an open internship opportunity. If there is follow these steps:

Print out the following forms and please fill in the required areas with black or blue ink. Follow the directions indicated on each form.
Internship Application.
Criminal History Consent Form.
DHS (Department of Human Services) Clearance Form.
RSVP for and attend a volunteer information sessoin. CLICK HERE to view our events calendar for upcoming dates and times.
Bring your completed forms and any other required identification with you to the volunteer information session. We apologize, but we will not accept this information over e-mail. It will be accepted at the volunteer information session or hard copies will also be accepted following your attendance of an information session.

Community Service Opportunities

First contact Elyse Lee and she will help you identify if there are current community service opportunities available.

Print out the following forms and please fill in the required areas with black or blue ink. Follow the directions indicated on each form.
Community Service Questionnaire
Community Service Information.
Volunteer Application.
Criminal History Consent Form.
DHS (Department of Human Services) Clearance Form.
DHS Central Registry Clearance Form.
Volunteer Activity Form. Only the name and contact information needs to be filled in on this form.
RSVP for and attend a volunteer orientation class. CLICK HERE to view our events calendar for upcoming dates and times.
Bring your completed forms and any other required identification with you to the employee orientation. We apologize, but we will not accept this information over e-mail. It will be accepted at the volunteer orientation or hard copies will also be accepted following your attendance of an orientation.