Bethany in Southwest Michigan

Donations are needed frequently. Gift cards allow families to buy weather-appropriate clothing, highchairs, cribs, and other necessities. Some donations must be new, while others can be used. Living room and kitchen furniture, vehicles, and bicycles are a common request and we might be able to pick up! Cribs or mattresses must be new. Contact us to make a monetary donation to directly support an individual or family or donate items.

Teach or help practice basic English or a particular area of need. You will meet one-on-one or in a group setting, typically for 4-6 hours per month. Also a great need to help students with school subjects.

Provide transportation to individuals and families to medical, government, and Bethany appointments and other necessary locations. If you are using your own vehicle, mileage is reimbursed.

Seeking students passionate about making a difference for children and families. Interns work directly under the direct supervision of a Bethany staff member, gaining valuable professional experience in a variety of programs. Accepting applications for Social and Legal Work, Criminal Justice, Public Health, Nursing, Education. Semester and year-long placements considered. *Positions available at each location may vary.

Support Bethany staff with clerical duties such as copying, scanning, and filing documents. Volunteers are also needed to organize incoming donations. Great for small groups to get involved!

A day of service can demonstrate and celebrate the power of families, community groups, or businesses who volunteer together by supporting their community. Bethany can offer a day for your group to help with a specific event already planned or scheduled arrival. Activities may include offering a collection of household goods, grocery shopping for a family’s arrival, preparing a home, lawn or home care assistance etc.

Spend time once a week with refugee teens being a positive role model.  Requires a 12-month commitment spending 4 hours per month with matched youth.

Provide transportation to appointments and parent visits for local foster children, as needed. Transportation needs and clientele will vary at each location.

We are looking for groups or individuals to provide a meal for approximately 50 people. Each month, foster families come together over a meal and build a strong support network. It is also an event that many siblings who are not placed in the same home be given an opportunity to share a meal and spend some special time together. You are welcome to drop off the meal or stay and serve the meal. Individuals who stay and serve the meal must undergo a criminal background check.

Use your specialized skills to support our mission of serving refugee or domestic youth. Your contributions will make a meaningful impact by helping us with offering free piano lessons, art classes, extracurricular activities etc. Volunteers can expect to be supervised by staff in a classroom setting anytime 9am-4pm M-F.

Play a vital role in uplifting and interceding for Bethany children and families we serve through dedicated and intentional prayer. This role is ideal for those who feel called to support others spiritually, offering encouragement, strength, and faith through prayerful dedication. There isn't a specific time or occasion to commit to this, however consistent and intentional prayers for Bethany clients and staff are crucial to motivate our mission work.

Whether you're a retired professional, weekend DIY enthusiast, or just looking to lend a hand, your handyman skills can make a big difference. We’d love you to help us with our ongoing list of general maintenance and repair projects.