Volunteer

When you volunteer with Family Promise of West Michigan, you join a community of thousands who are providing support, shelter, and stability to families experiencing homelessness.

Volunteer with Family Promise

Whether you are interested in individual opportunities or eager to give back as a corporate team, congregation, or civic group, you play a crucial role in ending homelessness one family at a time.

Icon representing support for families in emergency shelter programs

Shelter Support

Support families in Family Promise’s emergency shelter program by preparing meals, helping with clean-up and organization, and providing homework help and entertainment.

Volunteer in our office to support administrative tasks

Office Volunteer

Lend a hand with projects around the Family Promise office! Volunteers assist with mailings, donation inventory and organization, light cleaning, and occasionally special projects like thank you cards and welcome home banners.

Volunteer your professional skills to help maintain programs and facilities

Skilled Labor

Have a specialized skill or experience in trades like electrical, plumbing, or drywall? Give back to the community by volunteering your time and talent to support projects across Family Promise’s facilities.

Volunteer to prepare or serve meals at family shelter

Shelter Meals

Provide a fresh meal for families at our Wyoming Park Family Shelter. Volunteers plan, purchase ingredients, and prepare dinner onsite in our commercial kitchen or drop off a fresh meal at dinnertime.

Volunteer as a group to prepare or serve meals at family shelter

Shelter Meals

Provide a fresh meal for families at our Wyoming Park Family Shelter. Volunteers plan, purchase ingredients, and prepare dinner onsite in our commercial kitchen or drop off a fresh meal at dinnertime

Volunteer to help repair and improve manufactured homes for families

Partners in Housing

Help us rehabilitate Family Promise’s manufactured houses to make them beautiful places for families to call home! Volunteer groups lend a hand with interior and exterior projects including painting, cleaning, yard work, and installing cabinet hardware and blinds.

Volunteer to clean and maintain outdoor spaces for families

Grounds Clean-Up

Roll up your sleeves and lend a hand with outdoor grounds maintenance at Family Promise’s facilities. Volunteer groups trim overgrown weeds and branches, sweep sidewalks, mow, shovel, and more to keep our facilities tidy and welcoming.

Family Promise is proud to support individuals in obtaining meaningful work experience while making a positive contribution to the community. Please contact volunteer@familypromisewm.org or 616-202-1544.

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Impact & Outcomes

4000+

volunteers in 2024

20,338

volunteer hours in 2024

$616,532

financial impact of volunteers in 2024

“Family Promise really cares for others and they do their job well. They work really hard for the families they serve. It’s a privilege to be a part of a caring group of individuals who love what they do.”

– Family Promise Volunteer

Other ways to give

You have the power to make a lasting impact. Support families experiencing homelessness by making a monetary donation, hosting a drive, or donating in-kind!

Make a financial gift to help families experiencing homelessness

Donate

Whether you give once, or set up a monthly gift, your donation provides safe housing, stability, and hope for parents and children working toward a brighter future.

Donate essential items like toiletries, bedding, and food to support families

Support Families with Essentials

From hosting a drive to donating in-kind items, your support gives parents and children the everyday necessities that make a house feel like home.

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Need shelter or housing help right now?

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