Join Our Team!
Volunteer
Make a difference in the lives of the people living in Community Housing Network's communities.
Opportunities
To learn more about volunteering, please send an email to Katie Simons at ksimons@chninc.net or call 248-590-6143.
Use Your Time To Make a Difference
Each year, hundreds of volunteers help our residents by volunteering at Community Housing Network. They are involved in gardening and clean up projects, events such as holiday parties and game nights, and coordinating “Welcome Home” baskets. Volunteers also contribute the much needed household supplies that go in the baskets, oftentimes organizing donation drives to collect the supplies. Thank you for your interest in volunteering at CHN and we invite you to learn more about our volunteer opportunities.
Volunteer Outdoors
Community Garden Clean-Up
Come help CHN winterize our Community Garden in Pontiac, that feeds over 70 CHN households annually. Volunteers will clean up our garden beds so they are ready to go in the spring.
Estimated Hours: 4
Volunteers Needed: 10-15
Spring Cleaning
Calling all green thumbs! Help clean up and replant our Community Garden in Pontiac! Volunteers will assist with preparing the garden beds, planting new vegetables, watering, and cleaning up the surrounding area.
Estimated Hours: 4
Volunteers Needed: 10-15
Fall Clean-Up & Beautification
Come out and join us in spring and fall to help us clean up and beautify our housing communities and surrounding neighborhoods.
Estimated Hours: 4
Volunteers Needed: 15-20
Games & Crafts
Game Nights
Game Nights are always a community hit! Board games and activities bring residents together for a night of fun. Volunteers will assist with set up/clean up, passing out refreshments, and will be able to play games with the children and will be able to join in the fun.
Estimated Hours: 4
Volunteers Needed: 3-6
Trivia Nights
Trivia Nights will be a fun opportunity for adults to come out, mingle with their neighbors, and play a fun round of trivia. Volunteers will assist with set up/clean up, and lead/announce trivia questions.
Estimated Hours: 4
Volunteers Needed: 10-15
Spring Craft
Are you crafty? Guide CHN program residents through a fun, spring-themed craft! Volunteers will assist with craft set up/clean up and help residents with DIY crafts.
Estimated Hours: 4
Volunteers Needed: 3-5
Holiday & Seasonal Parties
Valentine's Day Party
Join CHN communities in celebrating LOVE with our Valentine’s Day Party! Volunteers will assist with set up/clean up, supervising DIY Valentine stations, running refreshment stations, and helping us bring the spirit of cupid and fun to our program participants.
Hours: 4
Volunteers Needed: 3-5
Summer Block Parties
Help kick-off summer for our residents with our annual celebration that features booth vendors, family fun and more! Volunteers will assist with set up/clean up, leading activities and games, and running food and raffle stations.
Hours: 4
Volunteers Needed: 10-15
Back To School Parties
At our Back-to-School Parties, residents prepare for the school year ahead. There are backpack giveaways, college info for high schoolers, booth vendors, raffles, activities/games, and food!
Hours: 4
Volunteers Needed: 10-15
Trunk or Treat Parties
CHN hosts several Trunk or Treat events that give our residents a fun, safe, trick-or-treating alternative. Volunteers (preferably in costume) will assist with set up/clean up, running refreshment station, supervising craft tables and games, judging costume
contest, and bringing decorated vehicles (some candy will be provided) for the candy grab.
Hours: 4
Volunteers Needed: 10-15
Holiday Parties
CHN’s Holiday Bashes/Parties are a fun, festive party for residents to celebrate the holidays together! We will have food, activities, crafts, and gift raffles. Volunteers will assist with set up/clean up, decorating, supervising craft tables and activities, running refreshment station, and guiding residents through gift raffles.
Hours: 4
Volunteers Needed: 5