Get Involved!
Each year, over 200 community volunteers help Peace Neighborhood Center deliver vital programming and services.
Peace has an ongoing need for volunteers! Opportunities include: providing individualized academic support for K-12 youth in our After-School Programs; supporting our weekly Food Distribution; helping with our annual Holiday Assistance; cooking meals to support programs; and other one-time projects.
We would love to find a good fit for you, or your group, to support Peace Neighborhood Center.
In addition, if you are interested in larger, one-time projects such as landscaping and grounds maintenance, please call Bonnie Billups, Jr. at 734.662.3564.
Summer 2026 Volunteer Opportunities | Food Distribution | Volunteer Interest Form
Summer 2026 Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMER YOUTH SERVICES
June 22 – August 3
Volunteers are required to make a commitment of at least 1 day per week for Summer Youth Services.
- Special Interest Club Leader/Assistant
Starting Tuesday, June 23, then every Monday from 10:15-11:45 AM and/or 1:15-2:45 PM
Volunteers with talents in sports, arts, STEM, or other special interests can lead or assist a special club. Volunteers can commit to the morning and/or afternoon club times. Clubs present at the Summer Day Camp celebration on Monday, August 3 from 5:00-7:00 PM. Club leaders and assistants must be present at the summer celebration.
- Academic Support
Monday – Thursday from 9:00-10:00 AM
Assist staff and children with our academic hour. Co-Lead educational activities with staff. Includes general supervision and care of the children in your academic room.
- Extended Care Assistant
Monday-Thursday from 3:00-5:30 PM
Assist staff with the general supervision and care of the children and youth in our summer youth programs. Prepare and serve snacks, model and encourage positive interactions, and maintain a safe environment.
- Travel Support Assistant
Thursdays from 9:00 AM-3:30 PM
For returning 18+ volunteers only. Volunteers will provide individualized social emotional support for children in a group setting while traveling. Trip possibilities include: Art Fair, Henry Ford Museum, Kensington Metro Park, Toledo Zoo, and roller skating.
ACADEMIC BRIDGE CAMP
August 10 – August 13; August 17 – August 20
Volunteers are preferred to commit for the entire two-week session. We will consider applicants who can commit to one of the two weeks.
Every summer the average student loses 17-34% of what they learned the prior year. Academic Bridge Camp was created in order to help bridge the gap between summer and school. The goal during Academic Bridge Camp is to overview fundamental information for children before school starts.
- Academic Tutor
Monday-Thursday from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Work one-on-one with a child to maintain and increase academic skills. Assist children with workbook activities, academic games, reading practice and literacy skill building. Volunteers will work with the same child for the entire session. *Attendance permitting.
Volunteer Orientations
All volunteers must attend one of the following orientations:
Wednesday, June 10th at 2:00 PM
Tuesday, June 16th at 11:00 AM
Peace will complete background checks on all volunteers 18 years or older, please be prepared to provide a government issued photo ID during orientation.
For questions or additional information please contact Peace Volunteer Coordinator, Anabel Cruz at [email protected]
Click Here for Summer Volunteer Application
Food Distribution
Since 2011, Peace has been partnering with Food Gatherers to distribute perishable food items every Friday morning. Each week, Peace welcomes a diverse population of people from across Washtenaw County at our main Ann Arbor facility at 1111 North Maple Road. As an open choice distribution, families can choose from a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as other food items such as bread, desserts, and healthy snacks. What began as a temporary voucher-based program, serves on average over 40 families/households each week. Thank you to our partners at Food Gatherers for helping us meet this need.
If you are interested in volunteering to help at Peace Neighborhood Center’s Friday Morning Food Distribution from 8:30-11:30am, please click on the button below to view the online sign up sheet:
Thank you for your interest in supporting our community! For more information about this service, please email MaryAnn Johnson at: [email protected].