Established in 1997 to galvanize volunteerism on a regular basis, A Time to Help stages monthly projects to aid the needy and promote unity in metro Detroit.
Since then, more than 200 monthly projects have been completed by thousands of volunteers, ranging from building houses, delivering meals, beautifying city streets, running adoption fairs, repairing homeless shelters, packing food, and hosting an annual Christmas party to a shelter for battered women.
Monthly projects are usually held on Saturday mornings, and volunteers can sign up for one, two or all, and there are no requirements, except that, for most events, volunteers should be at least 18 years of age. Older teenagers can come if accompanied by at least one adult supervisor for every four of them. Mitch Albom and WJR co-host Ken Brown often attend.
Do you have a suggestion for a project, or have a question about volunteering? Contact Clare Kelley at clare@saydetroit.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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A Time to Help Shower New and Expecting Moms in First Year with Love
SAY Detroit is once again hosting an invitation-only “Baby Shower’’ for mothers and moms-to-be who participate in our First Year education and resource program at the SAY Detroit Family Health Clinic. First Year works one-on-one with expecting moms and caregivers to promote health and safety, including safe sleep, during baby’s first year.
To make this special event possible, we’re looking for volunteers in two ways:
- Friday, May 15, 12 – 3pm
Help bring the event to life the day before the shower! Volunteers will assist with setting up tables and chairs, organizing donation displays, and transforming the space with festive decorations. This opportunity will require some lifting.
Volunteers needed: 10
Sign up: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/#/join-party?k=nozsajre3cfn2s
- Saturday, May 16, 12 – 4:30pm
Join SAY Detroit staff in hosting the baby shower! Tasks include greeting guests, distributing food and refreshments, overseeing the donations tables, etc. The actual event is 1-4 pm, but we also need some assistance in cleaning up at the conclusion of the program.
Volunteers needed: 14
Sign up: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/#/join-party?k=z93vy48xziglhw
Location: Ernest T. Ford Recreation Center, 10 Pitkin St., Highland Park, MI, 48203
Parking: Free parking is located in the lot across from the Ford Recreation Center on Pitkin.
Attire/Other info: Snacks and refreshments will be provided – and don’t forget to pick up a free ATTH T-shirt if you don’t have one! Please don’t attend and unregister if you don’t feel well. This is a registration-only event.
**Please select the specific shift in Step 2 of either registration or your spot will not be reserved.**
