Junior Volunteer Club
Friday, April 20th, 4-6p.m.
If you have not already had a chance to join us at any of last years' meetings, meet us at the Leslie Science & Nature Center where we will be working on an Earth Day project. This is a great time of year to engage and experience the joys of volunteering! This club is for youth ages 10-15, and we invite you to learn about ways to give back, gain work-like experiences and have fun in your community. Call 734.794.6445 or email volunteer@a2gov.org for more info or to RSVP.
Earth Day Extravaganza
Saturday, April 21st
9-11a.m., 11a.m.-1p.m., and 1p.m-3p.m.
We will be celebrating Earth day by hosting three different volunteer events, each happening at different times. The 9a.m. event will take place at Bandemer Park, the 11a.m. event will take place at Ann Arbor Senior Center, and the third event is at Gallup Park. You can sign up to work just one event or all three! (Locations may be subject to change.)
New Date! Vet's Trash-a-thon
Sunday, April 29th 11a.m.-1p.m.
Veterans Memorial Park, which contains the A2 Skatepark and many
other amenities, is one of the busiest parks in the city. Come help out
by cleaning up as much trash as we possibly can! Trash pickers and bags
are provided, so you won't need to get your hands dirty. 2150 Jackson
Road.
Outdoor Swimming Pool Setup
Saturday, May
12, 11 a.m.-1 p.m at Buhr Pool
Saturday, May 12, 2-4 p.m at Vet's Memorial Pool
Summer is
coming, and each year we have a summer setup day to prep our facilities for our
Memorial weekend opening. Join us to paint, pick weeds, wax the slide, hang
signage and clean up to make our pool and facility the best it can be. RSVP at volunteer@a2gov.org or 734.794.6445.
A2 Blooms Day
Saturday, May 19th, 9-11a.m.
Join us for the 29th annual
Ann Arbor Downtown Blooms Day! In partnership with the Downtown Development Authority and State Street Association, we will be planting flowers and beautifying downtown parks and flower beds. All materials and supplies are provided, although if possible, bring work gloves and a trowel, as these are limited. Check in at Liberty Plaza (between Liberty and South Division) at 9 a.m.
Volunteers will plant flowers, mulch planters, and help spruce up the downtown areas. Interested individuals, families, youth groups, and other organizations are welcome to drop in on this event.
Huron River Day
Sunday, May 20th, 11a.m. - 6p.m.
More than 30 years ago, the Huron River Day celebration began as a way to encourage partnerships among government, private and non-profit organizations and to educate citizens about the importance of water quality and Huron River preservation. Each year, this event draws approximately 2,500 people from the Ann Arbor community to celebrate the Huron River.
Volunteers are needed in two shifts (11a.m. to 2:30p.m. & 2:30p.m. to 6p.m.) to help at information booths, direct traffic &
parking, provide information to eventgoers, photo booth, assist livery staff on
docks, bike corral, fishing station, and more!
Email us at volunteer@a2gov.org or call 734.794.6445 to sign up for your shift.
Farmers Market
Contact us at volunteer@a2gov.org or 734.794.6445 if you'd like to learn more or find out which dates are available to volunteer!
Wednesday and Saturday markets
Beginning in May, we are seeking a motivated volunteer from 7a.m.-3p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Duties can include assisting staff, vendors and customers with orders, traffic control at loading zones, litter pick up, and customer feedback.
Flower Day, May 27th, 10a.m.-5p.m.
