• May 14, 2025 - Volunteer Opportunities Sign Up

    May 14, 2025 - Volunteer Opportunities Sign Up

    Thank you for helping us make a meaningful impact in our community! You can sign up as an individual or as part of a team—just be sure to note the location, address, and duties for your personal calendar.
  • Volunteer opportunities will take place on Wednesday, May 14, from 1–4 PM, unless otherwise noted in the descriptions below.

    🎉 The deadline to request a T-Shirt was April 11. While we'll do our best to accomdate any requests received after that date, we can't guarantee availability at this time. 🎉

    Can't volunteer on May 14? No problem! We've got plenty of other ways for you to make an impact this year. Explore opportunities on Tuesday or Saturday, Take-Home Projects, or the Donation tabs below.

  • Are you signing up as an individual or for a group?*
  • Your T-Shirt Size: *Not guaranteed a shirt or size after the April 11 deadline.
  • Who is picking up your group's T-Shirts?
  • Please list all volunteers in your group.
  • Available Volunteer Opportunities

    Below is a list of volunteer opportunities available for you and/or your group. Please ensure that you register the correct number of volunteers based on your selection above.
    • Holland Area Locations 
    • 3sixty (87 E 18th St, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Arbor Circle (412 Century Ln, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Benjamin's Hope (15468 Riley St, Holland, MI 49424)
    • Bethany Christian Services (11335 James St, Holland, MI 49424)
    • Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Holland: South Holland (435 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Camp Sunshine (291 W Lakewood Blvd, Suite G, Holland, MI 49424)
    • CDS Lakeshore Head Start (556 Butternut Dr, Holland, MI 49424)
    • Community Action House: Food Club & Opportunity Hub (739 Paw Paw Dr, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Community Action House: Garden (665 136th Ave, Holland, MI 49424)
    • Community Action House: Kitchen (101 E 13th St, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Community Action House: Resale Store (694 Michigan Ave, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Escape Ministries (202 E 32nd St, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Eighth Day Farm (12330 James St, Holland, MI 49424)
    • Evergreen Commons (480 State St, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Fellinlove Farm (6364 144th Ave, Holland, MI 49423)
    • First Tee West Michigan at Three Fires Golf Course (6045 136th Ave, Holland, MI 49424)
    • Friends Of The Felt Estate (6597 138th Ave, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Gateway Mission: Eastport Campus (643 S Waverly Rd, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Gateway Mission: Main Center (661 E 24th St, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Gateway Mission: Women's Shelter (356 Fairbanks Ave, Holland, MI 49423)
    • GENEVA Camp & Retreat Center (3995 Lakeshore Dr N, Holland, MI 49424)
    • Grant Me Hope (930 Interchange Dr, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Harbor Humane Society: Pet Food Pantry (100 Aniline N, Holland, MI 49424)
    • Herrick District Library: Downtown Holland (300 S River, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Herrick District Library: North Branch (155 Riley St, Holland, MI 49424)
    • Holland Museum: @ The Cappon House (228 W 9th St, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Holland Aquatic Center (550 Maple Ave, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Holland Charter Township: Fire Department (12169 James St, Holland, MI 49424)
    • Holland Charter Township: Parks & Rec (Dunton, Quincy, Helder Parks to be assigned via groups later)
    • Holland Charter Township: Community Center (12349 James St, Holland, MI 49424)
    • Holland Christian Schools: Rose Park Elementary (556 Butternut Dr, Holland, MI 49424)
    • Holland Christian Schools: @ DITTO Resale Store (571 E 8th St, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Holland Community Theatre (50 W 9th St, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Holland Deacons' Conference - Brothers & Sisters Homes: Home #1 (448 W 29th St, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Holland Deacons' Conference - Brothers & Sisters Homes: Home #2 (316 E 16th St, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Holland Deacons' Conference - Brothers & Sisters Homes: Home #3 (473 W 29th St, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Holland Parks & Rec: Downtown Holland (150 W 8th St, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Holland Parks & Rec: Holland Heights Park (870 E 10th St, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Holland Parks & Rec: Pilgrim Home Cemetery (370 E 16th St, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Holland Parks & Rec: Riverview Park (95 College Ave, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Holland Parks & Rec: Tulip Lanes (TBD ADDRESS)
    • Holland Parks & Rec: Unity Bridge (22 S River Ave, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Holland Parks & Rec: Washington School (265 Maple Ave, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Holland Parks & Rec: Water Tower Park (230 W 28th St, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Hope Pkgs (12330 James St, Suite B20, Holland, MI 49424)
    • Jefferson Elementary (282 W 30th St, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Kids' Food Basket: Holland Office (652 Hastings Ave, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Kids' Food Basket: Farm (226 104th Ave, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Lakeshore Habitat For Humanity: Build Site #1 (285 W 36th St, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Lakeshore Habitat For Humanity: Build Site #2 (Address TBD)
    • Latin Americans United For Progress (512 S Waverly Rd, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Laketown Township Parks (6710 142nd Ave, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Mediation Services (291 W Lakewood Blvd, Suite 9, Holland, MI 49424)
    • Michigan Fosters (832 E 8th St, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Nestlings Diaper Bank (650 Riley St, Suite L, Holland, MI 49424)
    • Neighbors Plus (1619 W Lakewood Blvd, Holland, MI 49424)
    • Outdoor Discovery Center: Main Campus (4214 56th St, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Out On The Lakeshore (451 Columbia Ave, Suite C, Holland, MI 49424)
    • Park Theatre (248 S River Ave, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Reach For Recovery (231 Washington Ave, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Ready For School (390 E 8th St, Suite #2, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Renew Therapeutic Riding Center (5080 146th Ave, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence (411 Butternut Dr, Holland, MI 49424)
    • Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence - Emergency Shelter (411 Butternut Dr, Holland, MI 49424)
    • Resthaven: Farmstead (875 E 24th St, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Resthaven: Care Center (280 W 40th St, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Resthaven: Maple Woods (49 E 32nd St, Holland, MI 49423)
    • South Olive Christian School: Location #1 (6230 120th Ave, Holland, MI 49424)
    • South Olive Christian School: Location #2 (6200 120th Ave, Holland, MI 49424)
    • South Olive Christian School: Location #3 (13871 Blair St, Holland, MI 49424)
    • The Salvation Army (104 Clover St, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Tulip Time Immersion Garden (895 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland, MI 49424)
    • West Coast Chamber @ Civic Center (150 W 8th St, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Zeeland Area Locations 
    • City On A Hill (100 Pine St, Zeeland, MI 49464)
    • Compassionate Heart Ministries (404 Centerstone Ct, Zeeland, MI 49464)
    • Critter Barn (2950 80th Ave, Zeeland, MI 49464)
    • The Salvation Army (140 Clover St, Holland, MI 49423)
    • Doors Of Hope (100 Pine St, Zeeland, MI 49464)
    • Empowering Youth Global Connection (200 Taft St, Zeeland, MI 49464)
    • Good Samaritan Ministries (2909 96th Ave, Zeeland, MI 49464)
    • Royal Park Place / Royal Atrium Inn (500 Parkside Dr, Zeeland, MI 49464)
    • Harvest Stand Ministries (100 S Pine St, Zeeland, MI 49464)
    • Allendale To West Olive Area Locations - HELP MOST NEEDED HERE! 
    • Camp Blodgett (10451 Lakeshore Dr, West Olive, MI 49460)
    • Harbor Humane Society (14345 Bagley St, West Olive, MI 49460)
    • Port Sheldon Township: Offices (16201 Port Sheldon St, West Olive, MI 49460)
    • Port Sheldon Township: Bike Paths (MEETING ADDRESS TBD)
    • Ripple Effect Inc: Bridget's House (10310 60th Ave, Allendale, MI 49401)
    • Ripple Effect Inc: Community Garden (6561B Lake Michigan Drive, Allendale, MI 49401)
    • Allegan, Fennville, Hamilton, Saugatuck Area Locations - HELP MOST NEEDED HERE!  
    • Grant Me Hope: Amazing Grace House (1306 Jenner Dr, Allegan, MI 49010)
    • Grant Me Hope: MacKenzie's House (2254 S 58th St, Fennville, MI 49408)
    • Hungry For Christ (4565 135th Ave, Hamilton, MI 49419)
    • Outdoor Discovery Center: @ Rabbit River Preserve (4401 135th Ave, Hamilton, MI 49419)
    • Red Horse Center (6169 122nd Ave, Ganges Township, MI 49408)
    • Saugatuck Center for the Arts (400 Culver St, Saugatuck, MI 49453)
    • Wings of Hope Hospice (530 Linn St, Allegan, MI 49010)
    • Wishbone Pet Rescue: Allegan County Shelter 2293 33rd St, Allegan, MI 49010)
    • Wishbone Pet Rescue: Douglas Shelter & Thrift Store (165 Blue Star Hwy, Douglas , MI 49406)
    • Grandville, Hudsonville, Jenison To GR Area Locations - HELP MOST NEEDED HERE! 
    • Catholic Charities of West Michigan: God's Kitchen (303 Division Ave, Grand Rapids, MI 49503)
    • Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan (160 68th SW, Suite 110, Grand Rapids, MI 49548)
    • Hand2Hand (306 Chicago Drive, Jenison, MI 49428)
    • Harbor House Ministries (919 44th St SW, Jenison, MI 49428)
    • Harmony Communities: Home #1 (6932 High Meadow, Hudsonville, MI, 49426)
    • Harmony Communities: Home #2 (6951 High Meadow, Hudsonville, MI, 49426)
    • Harmony Communities: Home #3 (8393 10th Ave, Jenison, MI, 49428)
    • Hestóvin Stables Therapeutic Riding Center (1217 E Paris Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546)
    • Inclusive Ottawa County (4950 32nd St, Hudsonville, MI 49426)
    • Love Your Neighbor (3300 Van Buren St, Hudsonville, MI 49426)
    • Meals On Wheels Western Michigan (2900 Wilson Ave SW, Suite 500, Grandville, MI 49418)
    • Starlight Ministries (4310 Baldwin St, Hudsonville, MI 49426)
    • TUESDAY, May 13, 2025 Community Blood Drive Sign Ups 
    • Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Community Blood Drive Sign Ups

      Can't volunteer with the rest of the group on Wednesday? Don't worry! You can also donate blood here at the Chamber during our Community Blood Drive and help save lives.
    • TUESDAY, MAY 13 - Versiti Blood Center Of Michigan
    • SATURDAY, May 17, 2025 Volunteer Opportunities 
    • Saturday, May 17, 2025 Volunteer Opportunities

      Can't volunteer with the rest of the group on Wednesday? Don't worry! We have a few select opportunities also available on the weekend.
    • SATURDAY, MAY 17 - Community Action House: Resale Store (694 Michigan Ave, Holland, MI 49423)
    • SATURDAY, MAY 17 - Fellinlove Farm (6364 144th Ave, Holland, MI 49423)
    • SATURDAY, MAY 17 - Gateway Mission: Main Center (661 E 24th St, Holland, MI 49423)
    • SATURDAY, MAY 17 - Gateway Mission: Helping Sort Food Donations For Gateway @ The Salvation Army (104 Clover St, Holland, MI 49423)
    • SATURDAY, MAY 17 - Lakeshore Habitat For Humanity: Build Site #1 (285 W 36th St, Holland, MI 49423)
    • SATURDAY, MAY 17 - Lakeshore Little People's Place (3362 Lincoln Rd (M-40), Hamilton, MI 49419)
    • SATURDAY, MAY 17 - Michigan Fosters (832 E 8th St, Holland, MI 49423)
    • SATURDAY, MAY 17 - Red Horse Center (6169 122nd Ave, Ganges Township, MI 49408)
    • SATURDAY, MAY 17 - The Salvation Army (140 Clover St, Holland, MI 49423)
    • SATURDAY, MAY 17 - Wishbone Pet Rescue: Allegan County Animal Shelter (2293 33rd St, Allegan, MI 49010)
    • Take-Home Volunteer Opportunities - Fun For The Whole Family! 
    • Take-Home Volunteer Opportunities

      Can't make it to volunteer in person? No problem! You can still make an impact from the comfort of your home - alongside your family. Sign up for one of our take-home opportunities, and the organization will provide you with detailed instructions and all the necessary materials. Once you're done, simply drop off the completed items at the Chamber Office (272 E 8th St, Holland, MI 49423), and we'll handle the rest!
    • Take-Home Opportunity:

      Take-Home Opportunity:

      Located in Grand Rapids & Muskegon, St. Gianna's No Cost Baby Boutiques offers a wide selection of free items and free safety classes to enhance infant and toddler care, along with other resources. Boutique items include diapers, wipes, formula, clothing, and bottles, as well as larger items when available. For this opportunity, you would pickup a bag of donated baby clothes at the Chamber offices and then take them home or to a laundry mat to wash, dry, fold, and size the baby clothes. Then you can return them to the Chamber's office and we will return them to the boutiques.
    • Catholic Charities of West Michigan: Take-Home Volunteer Opportunities
    • Auction Items Needed:

      Auction Items Needed:

      Share your talents by making something for Grant Me Hope's Celebrating Hope Auction. It can be knitted, crocheted, painted, built (birdhouses, charcuterie or cutting boards, etc.), real or silk floral arrangements, canned goods, honey, jewelry, etc. All proceeds for the auction goes towards finding foster children an adoptive home. Note: These supplies will not be provided by GMH, rather you will donate them as part of your creation project.
    • Grant Me Hope: Take-Home Volunteer Opportunities
    • Take-Home Opportunity:

      Take-Home Opportunity:

      Holland Public Schools is committed to helping students during the long Summer Break. They are requesting help in assembling mental health kits to be sent home with students in need of them.
    • Holland Public Schools: Take-Home Volunteer Opportunities
    • Take-Home Opportunity:

      Take-Home Opportunity:

      Through collaboration with local agencies and organizations, Michigan Fosters strives to strengthen families by supporting parents of children in foster care - which often means a home-cooked meal or snack during visitations at the Journey Home. No restrictions around flavors or dietary needs.
    • Michigan Fosters: Take-Home Volunteer Opportunities
    • Take-Home Opportunity:

      Take-Home Opportunity:

      Meals On Wheels Western Michigan provides nutritionally balanced meal services to seniors in our community. The homemade meals are delivered right to their homes - and they've asked us to spruce up their delivery bags. Add a kind message or colorful doodles to help deliver a smile!
    • Meals On Wheels WM: Take-Home Volunteer Opportunities
    • Donations Needed - Double Your Impact! 
    • Donations Needed

      Short on time but still want to contribute? We've got you covered! Sign up for a donation slot below, then drop off your items at the Chamber Office (272 E 8th St, Holland, MI 49423). We'll take care of the rest and ensure your donation makes an impact!
    • Food Club Items Needed:

      Food Club Items Needed:

      Community Action House uses reusable bags in a lot of their outreach to community members and at the Food Club & Opportunity Hub. Any kind of sturdy reusable bags are appreciated, as well as food pantry items with an expiration date at least 6 months out.
    • Community Action House: Donation Items
    • Summer Vacation Children's Shelter Supplies Needed:

      Summer Vacation Children's Shelter Supplies Needed:

      Gateway's Women & Children's Shelter operates year-round and they need our help preparing for the children staying over summer vacation. DONATIONS NEEDED: Crocs Infant Size 5 through Kids 5's, Bubbles, Water Table, Sprinklers, Water Toys, Sand Box, Sand Toys, Sand, Yard Games, Soccer Goals, Rain Suits (Size 2T-6T), Ride On Toys/Push Toys for Toddlers, Picnic Blankets, Sunscreen, Snacks: Fish Crackers, Animal Crackers, Cheezits, Pretzels, Graham Crackers, Fruit Cups, Puddings, Applesauce, Granola Bars, Ritz Crackers.
    • Gateway Mission: Donation Items
    • Essential Food Items Needed:

      Essential Food Items Needed:

      DONATIONS NEEDED: Peanut Butter 16-18 ounces, Pudding Cups, Individually Sized & Packaged Meat Sticks, Canned Spaghetti, Breakfast Bars, Microwave Popcorn, Canned Chicken, Individual Applesauce, Individual Fruit Cups, and Individual Boxes/Cups of Cereal. NOTE: Your contributions from any store are appreciated, with a request for expiration dates to be at least six months out. 
    • Hand2Hand: Donation Items
    • You can find Hand2Hand's Amazon Wishlist here. These orders will be shipped directly to their office - no drop off at the Chamber needed.

    • Shelter Supplies Needed:

      Shelter Supplies Needed:

      Harbor Humane Society is always in need of supplies to make sure they provide the best care possible to their animals. Please, take a moment and browse their Amazon Wish List to view a list of supplies they need most urgently.
    • Harbor Humane Society: Donation Items
    • You can find Harbor Humane Society's Amazon Wishlist here. These orders will be shipped directly to their office - no drop off at the Chamber needed.

    • Horse Care Items Continually Needed:

      Horse Care Items Continually Needed:

      Hestóvin Stables enhances the lives of children and adults who desire to explore the mental, emotional, social, and physical benefits of therapeutic horsemanship through safe, guided interactions with Icelandic horses. Mane n' Tail Detangler, Mane n' Tail Shampoo & Conditioner, Dream Coat Ultimate Coat Finish, Ulta Shield EX (Fly Spray) 1-Gal Refill Bottle, Science Diet Cat Adult Food, Tribute Kalm 'N EZ Grain, Fiebing's Saddle Soup Paste for Horses, Bick 4 Leather Conditioner, Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Antibacterial Wipes, Antibacterial Hand Soap, White Distilled Vinegar.
    • Hestovin Stables: Donation Items
    • Shelter Supplies Needed:

      Shelter Supplies Needed:

      Hungry for Christ in Hamilton Michigan is a food distribution ministry founded in 2000. Thanks to the many connections they have with food manufacturers and suppliers, thousands of pounds of edible food items come through their doors daily. They invite you to join in supporting their efforts to make meaningful differences in the lives of hundreds of our food insecure neighbors who they serve. Please be mindful of expiration dates being at least 6 months out.
    • Hungry For Christ: Donation Items
    • Food Pantry Critical Needs:

      Food Pantry Critical Needs:

      The food pantry at Love Your Neighbor serves the families participating in the Life Skills Program. Every week families are invited to fill out a food order form to be picked up that week at program. LYN also partners with the Crisis Intervention Team and the Ottawa County Sherriff's Department to deliver essential emergency resources to the community during times of crisis.
    • Love Your Neighbor: Donation Item
    • You can find Love Your Neighbor's Critical Needs Pantry List here. 

    • Baby Care Items Needed:

      Baby Care Items Needed:

      Through collaboration with local agencies and organizations, Michigan Fosters strives to strengthen families by supporting parents of children in foster care - many of whom still have children at the infant/toddler stage of life. NOTE: Your contributions from any store are appreciated, with a request for formula expiration dates to be at least six months out. 
    • Michigan Fosters: Donation Items
    • Baby Care Items Needed:

      Baby Care Items Needed:

      Nestlings Diaper Bank of West Michigan is a nonprofit organization that provides diapers to families in need in Ottawa County. Do you have extra diapers left over after potty training or size changes? Can you add diapers to your shopping list? Or pick up an extra pack when you do your regular diaper run or order? Nestlings accepts unused disposable diapers and pull-ups (open packages OK) and new, unopened wipes.
    • Nestlings Diaper Bank: Donation Items
    • Essential Items Needed:

      Essential Items Needed:

      The mission of Resilience is to respond to, reduce, and prevent domestic and sexual violence in Ottawa and Allegan counties. Providing trainings, community programs, housing support, and resources for survivors and allies is only a small part of what they do. They are hosting a drive to collect new socks and underwear for all ages and genders that will go towards those they help.
    • Michigan Fosters: Donation Items
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    • Don't Forget - Sign Up For The After Party Celebration!

      After volunteering, we invite all participants to join us at the Holland Civic Center for free food, games, and fun to celebrate another remarkable Community Impact Day.
    • Will you join us?
    • Thank You To Our Program Sponsor!

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