Opportunities From: Treetops Collective

Amani is beginning a 6-week session of Circles of Support and is in need of childcare volunteers to ensure that moms are able to participate each week. Sign up for one shift or several- thank you for your support!

View new childcare training video to supplement the information in the volunteer handbook.

This picnic is a highlight of the year for our Women's Concentric program, when Concentric leaders, members, cross-cultural partners, and Treetops staff gather for a time of outdoor fun and food. As you can imagine, this event takes a lot of work to plan and execute, so we could really use YOUR help! We'll be gathering at Rogue River Park on Saturday, July 25, 3:00-6:00pm. 

If you are available to help with set-up, please register for the 11:00-2:30pm shift.

If you are available to help with food prep, food service, and other tasks during the picnic itself, please register for the 2:30-6:00pm shift.

If you would like to help with clean-up, please register for the 6:00-7:30pm shift. 

Note: As the event gets closer, I will reach out with more specific details pertaining to each shift. And of course, if you want to sign up for more than one area, you are welcome to register for multiple shifts! Thank you!

This picnic is a highlight of the year for our Women's Concentric program, when Concentric leaders, members, cross-cultural partners, and Treetops staff gather for a time of outdoor fun and food. As you can imagine, this event takes a lot of work to plan and execute, so we could really use YOUR help! We'll be gathering at Rogue River Park on Saturday, July 25, 3:00-6:00pm. 

Register here if you're able to help with transportation to and/or from the picnic. Transportation shifts will be a little bit longer, as Rogue River Park isn't super close to any program members' homes. If you are able to provide roundtrip transportation, please sign up for both shifts, and you can enjoy the picnic with us!

Please note: If you are a CCP, please don't sign up here to offer transportation - you'll likely be asked to bring your partner (and kids, if applicable) to/from the picnic, and we want you to be able to enjoy the picnic without any additional responsibilities. 

This picnic is a highlight of the year for our Women's Concentric program, when Concentric leaders, members, cross-cultural partners, and Treetops staff gather for a time of outdoor fun and food. As you can imagine, this event takes a lot of work to plan and execute, so we could really use YOUR help! We'll be gathering at Rogue River Park on Saturday, July 25, 3:00-6:00pm. 

Register here if you're able to help with childcare during the event - we will have KDL folks present to keep kids engaged with different activities, but we will need at least 4 additional childcare volunteers to ensure that kids are safe while they enjoy the park! 

Work a shift (or regular shifts!) in Treetops’ retail space at 906 Division. Help out with tasks like folding, organizing, putting new products out, processing sales, and more. No experience needed, just a willingness to jump in and have fun, supporting shop staff and welcoming visitors!

Shifts are 9a-12p and 12-3p Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. 

Please note that we ask that volunteers not bring children for these shifts. The sewing equipment in the shop area can be an unsafe environment for curious littles! 

Cafe hosts needed! On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, we would love to have volunteer support in the cafe to warmly welcome guests, process sales, brew tea or whip up some chai (a very simple process, no experience needed!) and keep things clean and tidy. Treetops staff will be present in the cafe, but welcome support so they can spend time focusing on other facets of their role. Volunteers are welcome to bring homework, their own remote work, a book to read, or a craft to do... anything to fill your time between customers! Please be aware that this is a "chill" volunteer opportunity, and if you prefer to be kept busy while you volunteer, you might prefer to volunteer in the Rooted Together Shop or offer childcare support (the busiest! :) ) If you don't mind a quieter opportunity that is no less supportive to our staff and to the mission of Treetops, the cafe is perfect for you!

Shifts are from 9:00 to 12:00 for the morning, and 12:00 to 3:00 for the afternoon. 

We would like to prioritize volunteers who are here on a regular basis. If possible, please sign up for at least 2 shifts each month.

We will do a training with you on your first shift, and as mentioned above, there will be staff present in the building at all times to answer questions!

Eliana will be running a 6-week session of Circles of Support and is in need of childcare support so mommas can participate. Circles will be on Wednesday evenings from 5:00 to 7:00p. Sign up for one week, all six, or anything in between - thank you! 

View new childcare training video to supplement the information in the volunteer handbook.

We invite you to attend an in-person information and training session before signing up to volunteer with Treetops Collective. After attending, you will be able to sign up for Treetops Volunteer Opportunities and Cross-Cultural Partnerships. This training is required for anyone interested in becoming a Cross-Cultural Partner. During the training, we will talk about Treetops' mission, the volunteer experience, and information on the principles of mutuality, trauma, and cultural exchange.

This training is in-person at 906 Division Ave South Grand Rapids MI 49507, parking is located on the street or side lot.

Only one orientation is required; you may sign up for an in-person or virtual session, whichever fits your availability best.

Any questions or concerns? Please email maryanne@treetopscollective.org

We invite you to attend a virtual information and training session before signing up to volunteer with Treetops Collective. After attending, you will be able to sign up for Treetops Volunteer Opportunities and Cross-Cultural Partnerships. During the training, we will talk about Treetops' mission, the volunteer experience, and information on the principles of mutuality, trauma, and cultural exchange.

You will receive the Zoom link for this virtual training the week of.  Please use that link to log into the session.

Only one orientation is required; you may sign up for an in-person or virtual session, whichever fits your availability best. 

Any questions or concerns? Please email maryanne@treetopscollective.org

Please respond to this opportunity if you are interested in receiving emails as childcare needs arise. These needs are typically quite sporadic, and having a list of interested volunteers helps us know where to start when the need does come up!

View new childcare training video to supplement the information in the volunteer handbook.

Marla, Drivers' Training and Special Projects Manager, will be hosting three orientations for new participants in our drivers' training program this year. We will need childcare volunteers to ensure that women are able to attend and learn valuable information, expectations, and guidelines for their time in the program! Sign up for one, two, or all three dates!

View new childcare training video to supplement the information in the volunteer handbook.

Marla, Drivers' Training and Special Projects Manager, will be hosting three orientations for new participants in our drivers' training program this year. We will need transportation volunteers to ensure that women are able to attend and learn valuable information, expectations, and guidelines for their time in the program!

Shifts will be split into pick-ups and drop-offs. Please register for both shifts if you can provide transportation both ways! The orientations will be 3 hours long, so if you are able to provide round-trip transportation, you are welcome to stick around Treetops or go do whatever you'd like to do during that time. 

Orientation dates: March 25, 5-8p; June 4, 5-8p; June 13, 10a-1p. Please note that pick-up and drop-off shifts are scheduled for the hour before the orientation and the hour after. 

Work a shift (or regular shifts!) in Treetops’ retail space at 906 Division. Help out with tasks like folding, organizing, putting new products out, processing sales, and more. No experience needed, just a willingness to jump in and have fun!

Tuesdays 9-12 and 12-3

Wednesdays 9-12 and 12-3

Thursdays 9-12 and 12-3

Sign up for one shift or both shifts on any given day, depending on your availability. 

Please note that we ask that volunteers not bring children for these shifts. The sewing equipment in the shop area can be an unsafe environment for curious littles! 

Cafe hosts needed! On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, we will need volunteer support to do a short opening checklist, ensure that customers are welcomed warmly and introduced to how payment works, and do a short closing checklist. Volunteers are welcome to bring homework, their own remote work, a book to read, or a craft to do... anything to fill your time between customers! Shifts are from 9:00 to 12:00 for the morning, and 12:00 to 3:00 for the afternoon. 

We would like to prioritize volunteers who are here on a regular basis. If possible, please sign up for at least 2 shifts each month.

We will do a training with you on your first shift, and there will always be Treetops staff in the shop (and often throughout the building!) while you are there. 

Perris will be kicking off another 10-week Teen Social Enterprise Internship, this time with teens from Union High School, and will need help with transportation! You will be asked to pick the teens up at Union (dismissal is around 2:20p) and bring them to Treetops, and/or bring them home from Treetops at 4:30. If you're able to offer transportation both ways, please register for both shifts. Thank you!

The Treetops Drivers' Training program is in need of volunteers who would be willing to share their vehicle and their time with members of the program as they do their practice driving hours. Volunteers can be men or women (we will take the members' comfort into account and require a 3rd passenger, as desired), and must be at least 21 years old.

It is often a hardship for program members to find someone to ride along for their practice drives, so we would love to have a long line-up of volunteers who can commit to a minimum of 2 hours per week for 10 weeks at a time. This would be the same 2 hours each week, for consistency and ease of scheduling.

You will receive a short training and ongoing support and communication from both Marla (Driver's Training Program Manager) and Andrew (head of Cox-McKenzie Driving School). The program will begin again in April/May.

Feel free to reach out to me (maryanne@treetopscollective.org) if you have any questions before registering to volunteer in this capacity!

Please respond to this opportunity if you are interested in receiving emails as transportation needs arise. These needs are typically quite sporadic, and having a list of interested volunteers helps us know where to start when the need does come up! 

Do you (or anyone you know) have expertise in solving internet connectivity issues? We could use your (or their) help at The 906! Please respond to this opportunity or simply reach out by email to MaryAnne (maryanne@treetopscollective.org)! 

Last year, during our first year of Concentric Club in four area high schools, we received some requests from Club members (refugee/immigrant teen girls) who were looking for academic support. We looked into already-existing tutoring services in the area, and we found that those services were not always accessible to the girls who needed them (not through any fault of those offering the tutoring services, but due to full rosters/scheduling/transportation needs/other obligations). To that end, we are offering academic support/mentorship to any Concentric Club members who request that for the current school year.

As an academic support mentor, you will be paired 1:1 with a teen and will meet once a week for 60-90 minutes in her home, at her school, virtually, or at Treetops. This time will consist of relationship-building time, homework help, and English worksheets if applicable (provided by Treetops). We will provide loose "plans" for your time together, in the hopes that you will allow the teen to have agency and choice over how you spend the time. 

You do not have to be an expert in reading, writing, or math... you just have to be willing to show up and be a consistent presence in the teen's life... and be ready and willing to learn from her, as well!

If you've been to Treetops, you know that we have a beautiful and welcoming space. We would love your help to ensure that the building remains safe and lovely for all of the people who enter our doors. If you enjoy working in any of the following areas, please sign up! There is not a specific time commitment, given the nature of the tasks; we will follow up with you directly when you sign up and determine what you are willing and able to help with, then will communicate with you as those types of needs come up!

If these areas are not your forte, but you're thinking of someone who might be excited about this type of volunteering, please share this opportunity with them and/or connect them directly with me via email: maryanne@treetopscollective.org. Thank you!!

General Building Maintenance

Basic repairs (patching holes, tightening loose fixtures, replacing light bulbs, adjusting doors/hinges, fixing squeaky or sticking locks)

Painting touch-ups and wall maintenance

Small carpentry projects (building or repairing shelving, etc.)

Checking and restocking supplies (toilet paper, paper towels, soap, trash bags)

Safety & Systems

Hanging smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and exit lights

Assisting with emergency preparedness tasks (marking exits, signage, etc.)

Minor plumbing fixes (unclogging drains, tightening faucets, replacing toilet parts)

Basic electrical help (changing outlets/switch covers, thermostats, replacing ceiling lights)

Cleaning & Organizing

Deep cleaning projects (kitchen appliances, baseboards, windows, carpets, childcare room, tables/chairs)

Organizing storage rooms, closets, and supplies

Outdoor & Groundskeeping

Gardening/weeding and seasonal planting

Snow shoveling/plowing/salting in winter

Power washing sidewalks or exterior walls

Exterior touch-ups (painting railings, clearing gutters)

Installing outdoor flood lights

Special Projects

Helping with furniture assembly or disassembly

Installing signage, shelving, etc.

Seasonal décor setup/takedown

9-12 month commitment, 4 hours a month

Cross-Cultural Partners walk alongside New American women as friends and allies for 9-12 months, learning from one another and growing together. You will experience life together, meet in each other’s homes and other local places, meet family members, attend Treetops’ gatherings, share meals, practice English, and go on excursions around Grand Rapids.

In order to become a Cross-Cultural Partner, you must first attend the Cross-Cultural Partner training. Please sign up for that in the opportunities section now! 

What gifts and abilities would you like to share with the Treetops Collective community? We would love for you to get involved! Respond to this opportunity, and we will connect with you.