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Volunteer with LifeLab Kids

Thank you for your interest in volunteering! Share your time and skills in Ferndale and help children of all abilities grow.

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Children making music and art together

Ways to help

Find the right fit for you

Every volunteer helps us give more children the support they need to grow.

01

Programs and activities

Lend a hand at activities, social groups and summer programs alongside our team.

02

Events and fundraising

Help at community events, our Detroit Marathon cheer station and fundraisers.

03

Share your skills

Offer administrative, fundraising, media or communications support behind the scenes.

Tell us how

How it works

Four simple steps to get started

  1. 01

    Fill out the form

    Tell us a little about yourself, your interests and when you’re available.

  2. 02

    We’ll reach out

    We’ll contact you when an opportunity that matches your interests opens up.

  3. 03

    Background check

    Because of who we serve, every volunteer completes a background check, including a State of Michigan Central Registry Clearance.

  4. 04

    Start volunteering

    Meet the team, learn how we work and start making a difference.

Volunteer with us

Lend us a hand

Complete the form and we’ll be in touch when an opportunity becomes available.

  • Flexible opportunitiesHelp with programs, events or behind-the-scenes work.
  • Background check requiredIncluding a State of Michigan Central Registry Clearance.
  • Other skills to share?For administrative, fundraising, media or communications support, contact us.

Volunteer interest form

    Volunteer information

    Availability

    How often would you like to volunteer? Please mark all that apply.
    What days and times are you available to volunteer?

    Areas of interest

    Please understand you must be 18 years or older to work directly with our clients (a clinician will always be present). Minimum age to volunteer is 15 years old. Please indicate all areas that are of interest.

    Background information

    Please check yes or no to the following questions:

    Do you have a criminal background history?

    Have you ever had involvement with Children Protective Services?

    Do you agree to have a criminal background check completed?

    Do you agree to keep all information about the clients at LifeLab Kids confidential?

    Do you grant permission to LifeLab Kids to take and reproduce photographs and videotapes for publication, including publication by news sources and other sources for all educational, trade, advertising, and other purposes as determined by LifeLab Kids?

    Signature

    By signing below, I declare that all the above information is true to my knowledge.

    Other ways to get involved

    Donate, share our story or join Team LifeLab at the Detroit Marathon.

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