VOLUNTEER
Life Remodeled is always looking for volunteers to help us advance our mission. Whether it is beautifying Detroit neighborhoods through our Six Day Project or working with one of our tenants at the Durfee Innovation Society, every contribution of time and talent counts and is so appreciated.
VOLUNTEER
Life Remodeled is always looking for volunteers to help us advance our mission. Whether it is beautifying Detroit neighborhoods through our Six Day Project or working with one of our tenants at the Durfee Innovation Society, every contribution of time and talent counts and is so appreciated.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Six-Day Project
Detroit once housed more than 1.8 million people. However, now with only 650,000 residents, we have a lot of vacant land—thousands of acres of overgrown brush and weeds making certain areas not only visually depressing but also more dangerous.
The City of Detroit’s blight removal program is second to none; however, it’s just not possible for vacant properties to be maintained weekly at this time in our city’s history, and we need the help of volunteers like you to continue investing in the neighborhoods surrounding the one stop shop of opportunity that we’ve created together, the Durfee Innovation Society.
Additionally, given the division and polarization we’re facing in our country, we need Six Day Projects where people from all walks of life can work together–now more than ever.
The 2021 Six Day Project is October 4-9. Learn more here or contact Corzetta@liferemodeled.org to sign up!
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Life Remodeled is currently seeking volunteers for the following initiatives:
Gleaners Food Bank (In-Person)
Life Remodeled and Gleaners Food Bank partner every other Tuesday ( 4/20,5/4, 5/18,6/1, 6/15, 6/29) from 1-4 p.m. to distribute food to 200+ community members in the Durfee Innovation Society parking lot (drive-thru style).
Youth Tutoring (In-Person)
Volunteers are needed to assist students between 1st – 8th grade with homework help, reading, math, etc. every Monday and Wednesday from 3-5 p.m. This program runs through June 18th and requires a one month commitment.
Youth Mentoring (Virtual or In-person)
In partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Detroit, mentors and youth with similar interests are matched and connect twice per month (virtually and/or in person) doing different kinds activities that align with the youth’s interests and goals.
Safe Center for Online Learning (In-Person)
The Durfee Innovation Society is a safe space where students participating in virtual learning can come for their online studies. Volunteers will oversee/chaperone students as they navigate their online assignments. This program takes place Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. and requires a one month commitment required. Volunteer shifts are as follows:
- Full Day 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Morning 8-11:30 a.m.
- Afternoon 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
LIT Fridays (In-person)
Youth focused events are hosted on the 4th Friday of each month from 4-7 p.m. at the Durfee Innovation Society. Themes for the events include:
April- Game Night (Arcade)
May- Nerf Gun Challenge
June-Family BBQ
July- Movie Night
August- Back to School Shopping Spree
September- DIS Scavenger Hunt
October- Talent Show
November- TBD
December- TBD
Volunteers are needed for set up, supervision, event activities, food service and clean-up.
We need your help!
To volunteer for any of these opportunities, please complete the waiverwaiver
and contact Sharnese@LifeRemodeled.org.
What is it like to be a volunteer?
Corporate Volunteers Six Day Project Experience
Sun Communities Volunteers at the Six Day Project