All Things PDP
Becoming an Active Citizen: Serving the Greater Good
Identify service opportunities or issues of personal passion and take meaningful steps toward engaging with those issues.
You are not limited to these activities. You are also encouraged to find activities of your own to make it personal. Keep in mind, activities are not limited to certain categories, it all depends on the category rationale you provide to your TA.
Some activities can be done at any time of the year and do not have a specific date or time associated with them, these activities can be found at the bottom of the page.
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DO NOT sign up for any activity without prior approval of the activity and category from your TA.
Legends of the Dark Volunteer Needed​
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Student Activities and Involvement is seeking volunteers for Legends of the Dark, which will take place on Thursday, October 30th from 7-9pm. This campus tradition involves leading students on a spooky tour through North Campus, and they are looking for individuals to help make the event a success. Volunteers are needed for a variety of roles- scarers, narrators, and guides. Additionally, if you or members of your organization are interested in assisting with makeup or costumes, please reach out, they would love to have your involvement in this area as well. If you are interested in volunteering, please visit engage or use this link to sign up for any of these areas. Sign up by Wednesday, October 22nd at 5pm. If you have any questions, please contact Skyla Tomaszycki at tomas1sl@cmich.edu.
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H2O Q Needs Volunteers​
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Interested in an environmental science and community engagement? H2O Q is a hands-on education program that involves testing water quality across the Great Lakes region using kits developed by the American Chemical Society Midland Local Section. They are looking for 4–6 students to volunteer at Clare Middle School: 2–3 students on November 6 to conduct outdoor water tests at a local body of water, and 2–3 students on November 7 to assist classrooms with completing chemistry water tests. If you would like to learn more or volunteer, please contact h2oqchemistry@cmich.edu for additional information. This is a great chance for you to gain field and outreach experience while also gaining volunteer hours.
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Community Impact Showcase​
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We have numerous nonprofit organizations and service clubs in Mt. Pleasant that are doing incredible work for our community – and this event is to showcase them! Whether students are looking for volunteer opportunities, potential internships, or just want to find a cause they care about, the Community Impact Showcase put on by the Mount Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce will provide them with a free and engaging opportunity to connect with our local organizations. This event is taking place Monday, November 17th from 4:00 - 7:00 PM in the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort Ballroom. Please RSVP.​
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Volunteer at CMU Museum of Cultural and Natural History
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Sign up to help the CMU museum run events, network with community members, and learn new skills.
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Volunteer at the Karma Kat Cafe
Karma Kat Café is a state-licensed animal shelter that provides care and treatment for cats without homes, and helps cats and owners find their perfect fit. Karma Kat was founded in 2018 and has rescued more than 1000 cats already. Volunteers are needed daily from 11:30am-1pm to assist with cleaning, organization, and cat care. Stick around after your shift to hang out with the kitties. Completing one shift is required to fulfill this PDP option.
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Volunteer at Clothing, INC.
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Clothing, INC provides free clothing to those in need. Volunteer for a shift helping sort donations and/or shopping with guests. Morning shifts run 8:45am-11:30am and afternoon shifts run 11:15am-2pm. Volunteers are needed Monday-Thursday. Completing one shift is required to fulfill this PDP option.
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Volunteer at the Isabella Community Soup Kitchen
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Volunteer for a shift at the Isabella Community Soup Kitchen! Shifts run 8:30-11am and 10:30a-1:30p Mondays-Fridays. Volunteers are needed to serve and prepare meals and help in the dining room.
Call 989-772-7392 for more information or visit https://www.icsk.org/volunteer. Completing one shift is required to fulfill this PDP option.
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Volunteer at the Mount Pleasant Food Pantry
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Volunteer for a shift at the Mount Pleasant Food Pantry. Shifts run Wednesdays 2pm-6pm, Thursdays 9am-1pm, and Saturdays 9am-12pm. If interested, click the link provided, choose the position you want and the date/time you're available. Completing one shift is required to fulfill this PDP option.
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Volunteer at the Isabella County Restoration House
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Isabella County Restoration House has grown out of a concern for the underlying causes of homelessness. While the ICRH, its community partners, and the guests work toward eliminating those causes, we realize the need is immediate and urgent for individuals who need shelter. Our short-term goal is to provide a safe, warm place for those in our community who need shelter for as many winter nights as possible. ICRH averages 30 guests per night. Volunteers must agree to a background search and submit a volunteer sign up form, located on their website. Volunteers are needed for a variety of shifts morning, afternoons, evenings and overnights. See their application for shift details.
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Volunteer at the Care Store
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Provides personal and household care items not eligible for retail purchase with a Bridge Card to individuals who have earned Care Bucks from local human services agencies. Care Bucks are determined by need and the number of members of a household. Special care is given to Veterans and their families. Volunteers shifts are Tuesdays 9am-2pm, Wednesdays 2-6pm, and Thursdays 9am-2pm.
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