Lighthouse of Oakland County

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering changes lives—it changes yours as well as those you serve. It brings purpose into our lives and effects change in society in a way that government funding and legislation can’t. Volunteerism is an active, spontaneous and challenging force in society and what you do makes a difference. When you volunteer at the Lighthouse of Oakland County everything you put your heart, head and ability into helps bring people from crisis to independence. If you are interested in volunteering at Lighthouse of Oakland please call our Community and Volunteer Relations Department at (248) 920-6060 ext. 2210 or email us at mmcwalters@lighthouseoakland.org

LIGHTHOUSE OF OAKLAND COUNTY (CORPORATE)

Receptionist
Community Relations Support
Mailings
Professional Service
Special Events
Light Maintenance

LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Financial & Home Ownership Maintenance Training/Counseling – Qualified volunteers assist, teach and counsel clients in the following areas:
- Home Ownership Training
- Home Maintenance Training Program
- Financial Management Training and Counseling Program
Community Clean Up
Painting Interior/Exterior

LIGHTHOUSE EMERGENCY SERVICES

Client Interviewer
Greeter/Information Volunteer
Pantry Support
Volunteer Driver, General
Kid’s Café
SAFE
FIRST - (Families Involved in Raising Self-Sufficiency Together)

SENIOR SERVICES PROGRAM

Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Packing
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Delivery
Focus Hope Driver and Assistant
Handy Volunteer
Errand Volunteer

LIGHTHOUSE PATH

Direct Work with Clients
Done-In-A-Day Projects
Professional Services
Child Care Center
Building Maintenance

LIGHTHOUSE WISH LIST
(Click the headings to view the list of items)

For Babies
Baby Wipes
Blankets
Bottles
Baby Shampoo, Soap, & Lotion
Crib Sheets & Mattress Pads
Diapers (all sizes)
Teethers & Toys
Pull-Ups

For the Household
Baking Pans
Bleach
Brooms and Dustpans
Buckets and Mops
Canopy Tents
Carpet Cleaner
Cleanser
Cutting Knives
Dish Draining Racks
Floor Cleaner
Gloves
Hand Held Can-Openers
Household Cleaning Supplies
Juice Pitchers
Kitchen and Bath Trash Containers
Laundry Detergent
Lawn and Trash Bags
Lawn Care Tools
Plastic Cups (Kids "Sippie" Cups)
Pots & Pans
Serving Spoons
Shower Curtains and Rods
Spatulas & Turners
Sponges (for dishes)
Toilet Brushes
Vacuum Cleaner

Personal Care Items
Toilet Paper
Band-aids
Children and Infant Clothing
Combs and Brushes
Deodorant
Disposable razors
Feminine Hygiene Products
Kleenex
Make-Up
Paper Towels
Shampoo
Shaving Cream or Gel
Soap
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Towels and Washcloths
Underwear for Women and Children
Women's Business Clothing

Pantry Items
Canned Food
Canned Spaghetti Sauce
Cold and Hot Cereal
Dry Milk
Dry Pasta
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Macaroni and Cheese
Meat
Peanut Butter and Jelly
Rice
Tuna Fish

Other Items
Gas Cards (for Clients)
Phone Cards (for Clients)
School Supplies

Senior Services
Blankets – all sizes
Comfort Grip utensils for seniors with arthritis (forks, knives, spoons, vegetable peelers, etc.)
Crochet hooks – all sizes
Crossword and Find-a-Word Puzzle books (Many drugstores and party stores throw these away at the end of the month)
Durable Medical Equipment (walkers, canes, crutches, commodes, safety bars)
Embroidery floss – all colors
Embroidery hoops – all sizes
Incontinence products (Depends and blue pads)
Knitting needles – all sizes
Linens – bed sheets (especially full and queen)
Long handled reachers
Personals for seniors (shampoo, denture creams, lotions, etc.)