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Welcome Students to the Fall 2007 semester!

The mission statement of The University of Michigan-Dearborn demonstrates that we are an institution committed to being an integral part of our community and to developing in our students the practical skills necessary to institute positive change in their environments.

Volunteer Dearborn provides opportunities for individuals, large groups and student organizations to participate in community and volunteer projects in Southeastern Michigan. Volunteer Dearborn offers students and student organizations easy access to centralized information collected from the community about  available service opportunities. It is our hope that we help UM-D students, faculty and staff foster positive change in the surrounding community.

 Upcoming 2007 & 2008 Calendar Events:

  • Sept. 7th & 8th - "UM-D Service Plunge"
  • Oct. 6th - "Be the Change: 2007 Gandhi Day of Service"
  • Oct. 27th - "Make a Difference Day"
  • Nov. 17th - "National Family Volunteer Day"
  • Jan. 21st - "MLK Day of Service"
  • Feb. 17th - "Volunteer Dearborn Service Project"
  • Mar. - "Alternative Spring Break 2008"
  • Mar. 29th - "Stepping up for Social Justice: Cesar E. Chavez 2008"
  • Apr. 14th-17th - "National Volunteer Week"

*If you are interested in participating in any event or volunteering with Volunteer Dearborn, email Randy Dillard; Student Activities Coordinator with your intent to participate or sign up under the Volunteer Service Form, listing the event in which you wish to participate in.

 

Signature Programs

Rouge Rescue

National Family Volunteer Day

Metro-Detroit Youth Day

Urban Policy & Civic Action Plunge

UM-Dearborn Service Plunge

MLK Day of Service

Be the Change: Gandhi Day of Service

Stepping up for Social Justice: Cesar E. Chavez

Make a Difference Day

National Volunteer Week

 

Self-directed Volunteer Search

If Volunteer Dearborn and the Student Activities Office (SAO) can not provide a volunteer opportunity that fits with your schedule and personality, click here to find other possible opportunities to get involved in your community.

 

Testimonials & Blogs

Read what others are saying about Volunteer Dearborn and their experiences with the programs put on throughout the year.

 

Recognizing ASB 2007

Volunteer Dearborn would like to recognize six individuals from The University of Michigan-Dearborn who participated in Alternative Spring Break 2007 with United Way and thinkMTV last winter semester.  One of the students was even featured in "The Amazing Break" broadcasted by MTV.

Thank you ASB participants for representing The University of Michigan-Dearborn with high class and integrity. Click on their names below to read about their experience.

                                   
From left to right (All in red): Ryan Schreiber, Terry Kowalczyk, Natalie Brookins, Kawthar Ali (kneeling), Kristen Lewis and Adam Harris.