Volunteer

Detroit Zoo Seeks Volunteers

Could you see yourself helping out at the zoo?

2013/03/31

Salvation Army Bell Ringers collect funds for charity. (Getty Images)

‘Why Do You Do That?’: A Bell Ringer’s Tale

Most of my life I have tried my best to avoid eye contact with strange men. But, for 8 hours each year I smile at all of them — women, too. I am a volunteer bell ringer for the Salvation Army.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/12/25

Volunteers post Angels Night signs. (credit: WWJ/Florence Walton)

Angels’ Night Campaign Seeks Volunteers

Detroit is searching for their angels and now is a good time of the season to volunteer for Angel’s Night.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/10/29

Best Volunteer Opportunities For Kids In Detroit

Volunteering not only teaches kids about the needs of others, it also instills in them a sense of responsibility and purpose. These local volunteer opportunities give kids a chance to make a difference in their own community.

2012/04/13

Local Woman Nominated For ‘Military Spouse Of The Year’

Elizabeth Snell, an employee with the American Red Cross in southeastern Michigan, has been recognized for her commitment to the military community with a nomination for Military Spouse of the Year.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/02/01

Taylor Auxiliary Police Is Recruiting New Volunteers

The Taylor Auxiliary Police Department is accepting applications for its next police academy in February.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/01/03

Actress Jane Fonda. (File Photo/Getty Images)

Jane Fonda Talks About Getting Older … And Better

Jane Fonda talked about some of the ways to feel better: exercise, volunteer and being true to yourself.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/10/30

Adopt-A-Highway Volunteers Prepare For Last Cleanup Of Year

Adopt-A-Highway volunteers are preparing for the final clean sweep of state highways from Saturday, Sept. 24, through Sunday, Oct. 2.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/09/23

Adopt-A-Highway Litter Teams Tackle Second Cleanup

The Michigan Department of Transportation’s popular litter cleanup program will send about 32,000 volunteers out on Michigan highways from July 9-17, in the second of three scheduled pickups this year.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/07/09

Kate Harriger, Lake Superior State University student, records data during a mussel habitat survey in Brush Creek, Iron County. (Photo/Michigan DNR)

New Volunteer Law Helps DNR Address More Tasks

Under a new law signed by Snyder, volunteers will be protected from lawsuits resulting from work they do for the department. They’ll also be able to use DNR equipment and machinery at the department’s discretion.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/07/02

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