Events From: Gift of Life Michigan

Hello Gift of Life Michigan Volunteers,

We have been invited to host a resource table at a community health fair on July 25th, hosted by Timothy D Robinson Foundation Enrichment Center.

We are looking for 2-4 volunteers to help us out.

The event goes from 12pm-5pm, but I am asking that volunteers arrive a half hour sooner to set up and stay until the end and then clean up.

Description from the event Host:

Join us for the 18th Annual Rhythm Run 5k & Health Fair on Saturday, August 15th, 2026, now conveniently located at Ottawa Hills High School! From 8:00 am to 12:30 pm, we’re uniting to celebrate community health and working together to eliminate health disparities in Kent County.

Lace up your shoes and be part of a beloved annual tradition! The 5K Rhythm Run welcomes participants of all fitness levels, offering an accessible and fun way to get active and support community health.

This event is hosted by Grand Rapids African American Health Institute. Gift of Life will host a resource table. This event may have lunch and host will confirm. Dress comfortable and bring water 

With the support of dedicated volunteers, WMU emeriti, faculty, and staff, OLLI provides enriching educational experiences, engaging events, memorable trips, and a welcoming community of lifelong learners. There are no tests or grades—just learning for the love of it.

Once confirmed, speaker will be informed of day of agenda and other instructions. 

We will be hosting an information table at the 517 Hispanic Heritage Weekend! We are also sponsors for the weekend this year, so we want to make sure we have a big, fun presence at the festival. 

What will you be asked to do?

You will be asked to answer questions about organ, eye and tissue donation. There will be updated facts and information available for your review available. You will also be handing out giveaway items.

Accessibility

This is an outdoor event. I will have a canopy tent, but expect to dress for very warm weather or potential light rain. There are nearby businesses where you can cool down if needed. 

The festival is on the street so expect to need to walk at least one block to the festival to join us. Parking is in public garages nearby. This is a popular event, so many of the nearest garages could fill quickly.

The noise levels will be moderate. There is fun music and dancing throughout the day, but these are centralized to the stage.

If you have special accessibility concerns, please contact Dani at 734-418-4674 or dreisbig@golm.org 

Dress Code

Please wear your volunteer t-shirt (or Organ donation themed shirt) and your volunteer name tag. You can wear any pants, shorts, or skirt that you prefer as long as they're clean and appropriate.

How to Find The Festival

The festival is going to be on Capitol Ave right in front of the Capital Building in Lansing. (It stretches from Ottawa St. to Allegan St.) If you need to follow directions, I recommend using the Capital Building as your address: 100 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933.

If you run into issues, call or text Dani at 734-418-4674

NOTE: There will be some attendees who speak Spanish only or are more comfortable speaking Spanish. You DO NOT have to speak Spanish to volunteer. We have Spanish materials we can share. However, Spanish-speaking volunteers would be very appreciated.

Its that time of year again!

 We are looking for help from volunteers to help host Gift of Life Michigan resource tables at the pride events listed below.

If you are interested in volunteering, please use this link to sign up.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to connect with me at your convenience.

My email is dbecerra@golm.org and my phone number is 313-523-2507

Hello Gift of Life Michigan Volunteers!

We have been invited to host a Gift of Life Michigan resource table at Trinity Health Oakland’s 8th Annual Multidisciplinary Trauma Symposium.

We are looking for at least 2 volunteers to help us out.

There are 2 shifts for the event.

Shift 1 is 7:30am-12:30pm

Shift 2 is 12:30pm-4:30pm

If you are interested in volunteering for this opportunity, please respond to one of the volunteer shifts. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me directly at 313-523-2507

Hello Gift of Life Michigan Volunteers, 

If you are a new volunteer, or its been a while since you have volunteered, please complete each steps 1-6 below..

If you are an existing volunteer, and you have been prompted to complete your trainings, please complete steps 3-6.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. – Gift of Life Michigan welcomes the West Michigan community to an evening of connection and celebration at the annual Donate Life Night at John Ball Zoo on Thurs., July 17 from 6-9 pm. This after-hours event is dedicated to honoring organ, eye and tissue donors, celebrating transplant recipients and encouraging more residents to join the Michigan Organ Donor Registry.  

Guests can enjoy full access to the zoo’s animal exhibits, free face painting, ice cream, live music, and activities hosted by local community partners. A highlight of the evening will be the Celebration of Life Trail, a touching tribute showcasing the stories and memories of donors and recipients whose lives were forever changed through donation.  “Donate Life Night at the Zoo is a meaningful way for us to come together with the West Michigan transplant community,” said Dorrie Dils, president and CEO of Gift of Life Michigan. “It’s a time to honor the incredible generosity of donors and highlight the powerful stories of those whose lives have been transformed through transplantation.” 

WHEN: Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 6 - 9 PM (Volunteers may need to arrive earlier, please check back for those updates!)

WHERE: John Ball Zoo, 1300 W. Fulton Street, Grand Rapids MI, 49504

WHAT: Explore John Ball Zoo, check out resources from our community partners, and enjoy meeting other donor families, transplant recipients and supporters of organ, eye and tissue donation. We'll also honor donors and recipients on the Celebration of Life Trail, an important feature you don't want to miss.

COST: $5 donation per person is recommended Questions? Contact zoo@golm.org.

More than 2,600 Michigan patients are waiting for a lifesaving transplant.  The best way to save lives is by joining the Donor Registry. To register or learn more about the donation process, visit giftoflifemichigan.org

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SIGN UP FOR ANY OF THE ROLES LISTED BELOW. PLEASE CLICK THE LINK 2026 DONATE LIFE NIGHT AT THE ZOO VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION LINK

Annually, Gift of Life Michigan MOTTEP Hosts a 5k/10k run to help uplift the message of Donation.

This year we have relocated the event to Rouge Park in Detroit.

This is a fun family affair. 100 volunteers are needed for this event. If you are interested in signing up for this opportunity, please click the link to register.

Below are the areas that we need help.

SET UP 20 volunteers needed

Cafe 10 volunteers needed

Kids Korner 3 volunteers needed

Volunteercheck in 2 volunteers needed

Registration 8 volunteers needed

Water stations 10 volunteers needed

Parking lot 2-3 volunteers needed 

Circle of Life Garden 3 volunteers needed

Partnership tent 2 volunteers needed

Health Fair Tent 6 volunteers needed

Break Down 20 volunteers needed

If you are interested in signing up to volunteer or participate in the run/walk, please do so by clicking one of the two the links below.

Click here to participate in Life Walk/Run

Click here to volunteer