This holiday season and all year long, there are countless ways to make a meaningful impact. Whether it’s providing meals, supporting survivors, or caring for animals, your time and generosity can have a lasting effect.
Check out these volunteer opportunities both near our campus communities and beyond.
Royal Oak
- Open Hands Food Pantry & Garden – Sort, deliver, or distribute food to neighbors in need.
- HAVEN – Support survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence through direct service roles or behind-the-scenes help.
Muskegon
- The Hope Project – Mentor girls and women healing from sex trafficking; donations of hygiene items are also appreciated.
- AgeWell Services – Deliver Meals on Wheels or serve lunch at community centers to support older adults.
Cadillac
- Feeding America West Michigan – Drop off food donations at the Cadillac warehouse or host a virtual food drive to fund bulk food purchases.
- Cadillac Area Habitat for Humanity – Join a home build or help out at the Habitat ReStore.
Owosso
- St. John’s UCC Food Pantry – Pack boxes, organize donations, and assist families on distribution days; toiletries and cleaning supplies are welcome.
- Shiawassee Humane Society – Assist with animal care, adoptions, and daily shelter tasks to keep pets happy and healthy.
Jackson
- Jackson Interfaith Shelter – Serve meals, support children’s activities, organize pantry items, and help with other shelter needs.
- Jackson Community Food Pantry – Help unload deliveries, prep for weekly distributions, and assist clients selecting groceries.
Port Huron
- Mid City Nutrition – Prepare lunch or dinner and assist with kitchen and cleaning tasks.
- Harbor Impact Ministries – Donate goods and help families access a wide range of necessities at monthly Impact Days.
Across Michigan & Beyond
- Volunteers of America Michigan’s Adopt A Family – Bring joy to a local family by providing holiday gifts.
- American Red Cross – Volunteer through blood drives, disaster response, or veteran support.
- The Salvation Army – Serve meals, assist in shelters, ring bells, or donate to thrift stores.
- Feeding America – Support hunger relief by volunteering with or donating to your local food bank.
Every act of generosity, whether donating, volunteering, or simply sharing your story, helps build stronger communities. Together, we can showcase the power of the Baker College community through our generosity and service.