Volunteer: 2026 Capitol Rally-LansingThis 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. annual event is our largest in Lansing and features display tables from transplant centers, advocacy groups and more. Lunch is free and a short program will begin at noon with a moving March of Honor to the capitol steps by donor families, transplant recipients and their families, patients on the waiting list and others. If you have a personal connection, I also encourage you to participate in this special procession. It promises to be an inspiring day at the state capitol. This event wouldn’t be possible without the support of many of our staff and volunteers. If you would like to help the day of the Rally, please reach out to me, Nikki Becerra (dbecerra@golm.org) about volunteer opportunities. We currently have 35 available volunteer slots. Please take a look at the available opportunities below. TimeRole# NeededDescriptionVariesBus Leads3Gift of Life employee to ride each bus, transport bus bags1Ann Arbor - 2Grand Rapids - 3Detroit - 9:30-11:00 and 1:00-2:00Set-up/Tear-down6Set-up tables, posters, anything that can be done in advance 1Andrea Barts (GOLM staff) 2 3 4 5 6 9:30-11:00Parking1Monitor/oversee reserved parking 1Margarita Cerezo11:00-1:00Partner Tent2Monitor tent/guide traffic 1 2 11:00-1:00Partner Tent2Gift of Life Michigan table 1 2 11:00-1:00Partner Tent2MOTTEP table 1 2 11:00-1:00Comfort Blanket-Making2Assist attendees with tying comfort blankets 1Jim Palmer 2 11:00-1:00Food/Posters6Help Pass out food/ sign making/flag signing 1Austin car 2 Betty Carr 3 4 5 6 11:30-12:30March Assistants82 co-captains, 6 assistants to help keep marchers organized 1Chris Kowalksi 2Wendy Smith 3 4 5 6 7 8 11:45-12:30Photo assistants on steps4Assist marchers with finding spots on steps for photos 1Amanda Garza 2Becky May- katzenbach 3Deb Wyant 4 11:00-1:00pmHartley2Help with Hartley 1Hartley - Bill Solodon 2Handler - Program: Annual Events This 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. annual event is our largest in Lansing and features display tables from transplant centers, advocacy groups and more. Lunch is free and a short program will begin at noon with a moving March of Honor to the capitol steps by donor families, transplant recipients and their families, patients on the waiting list and others. If you have a personal connection, I also encourage you to participate in this special procession. It promises to be an inspiring day at the state capitol. This event wouldn’t be possible without the support of many of our staff and volunteers. If you would like to help the day of the Rally, please reach out to me, Nikki Becerra (dbecerra@golm.org) about volunteer opportunities. We currently have 35 available volunteer slots. Please take a look at the available opportunities below. TimeRole# NeededDescriptionVariesBus Leads3Gift of Life employee to ride each bus, transport bus bags1Ann Arbor - 2Grand Rapids - 3Detroit - 9:30-11:00 and 1:00-2:00Set-up/Tear-down6Set-up tables, posters, anything that can be done in advance 1Andrea Barts (GOLM staff) 2 3 4 5 6 9:30-11:00Parking1Monitor/oversee reserved parking 1Margarita Cerezo11:00-1:00Partner Tent2Monitor tent/guide traffic 1 2 11:00-1:00Partner Tent2Gift of Life Michigan table 1 2 11:00-1:00Partner Tent2MOTTEP table 1 2 11:00-1:00Comfort Blanket-Making2Assist attendees with tying comfort blankets 1Jim Palmer 2 11:00-1:00Food/Posters6Help Pass out food/ sign making/flag signing 1Austin car 2 Betty Carr 3 4 5 6 11:30-12:30March Assistants82 co-captains, 6 assistants to help keep marchers organized 1Chris Kowalksi 2Wendy Smith 3 4 5 6 7 8 11:45-12:30Photo assistants on steps4Assist marchers with finding spots on steps for photos 1Amanda Garza 2Becky May- katzenbach 3Deb Wyant 4 11:00-1:00pmHartley2Help with Hartley 1Hartley - Bill Solodon 2Handler - Program: Annual Events Event Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 11, 2026 Zip Code: 48933 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Hartley at the Capitol RallyHello Gift of Life Michigan volunteers, We are planning to have our Annual Capitol Rally on June 11,2026. We are hoping to have Hartley our mascot participate in this event again this year. Be warned it is a HOT volunteer role. We need one volunteer to act as Hartley and one volunteer to help Hartley move around the venue. If you would like to learn more about being Hartley please see the information below: Who is Hartley T? Program: Annual Events Hello Gift of Life Michigan volunteers, We are planning to have our Annual Capitol Rally on June 11,2026. We are hoping to have Hartley our mascot participate in this event again this year. Be warned it is a HOT volunteer role. We need one volunteer to act as Hartley and one volunteer to help Hartley move around the venue. If you would like to learn more about being Hartley please see the information below: Who is Hartley T? Program: Annual Events Event Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 11, 2026 Zip Code: 48933 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Donate Life Night at the John Ball Zoo - Grand RapidsGRAND 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 Celebration of Life Trail & SignageTeam Captain: Nancy BlodgettVolunteers: 8 for setup at 4:00 PM, 8 for teardown at 8:30 PM. (16 total)Community Partner Check-In (Central Plaza)Team Captain: Heather BenardVolunteers: 3 for setup at 3:30 PM, 3 for teardown at 6:45 PM. (6 total)Gift of Life TentTeam Captain: Wendy SmithVolunteers: 2 for setup at 4:30 PM, 2 for interaction 5:00 PM–8:00 PM, 2 for teardown at 8:30 PM. GreetersTeam Captain: Cathy WarrenVolunteers: 3 for greeting 5:00 PM–7:00 PM.Mascots and HandlersTeam Captain: Cathy Searing Volunteers: 2 from 5:00 PM–8:00 PM.Registration AreaTeam Captain: Brittany Derringer Volunteers: 3 for setup at 4:30 PM, 3 for teardown at 7:30 PM.Volunteer Check-InTeam Captain: Dawn CampbellVolunteers: 2 from 3:30 PM–7:00 PM.T-shirt TentTeam Captain: Cathy Warren/Dani Reisbig/ Sami /NikkiVolunteers: 2 for the tent.Equipment Setup and TeardownTeam Captain: Michael JonesVolunteers: 5 for setup at 4:00 PM, 5 for teardown at 8:00 PM. (10 total)Program: Annual Events 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 Celebration of Life Trail & SignageTeam Captain: Nancy BlodgettVolunteers: 8 for setup at 4:00 PM, 8 for teardown at 8:30 PM. (16 total)Community Partner Check-In (Central Plaza)Team Captain: Heather BenardVolunteers: 3 for setup at 3:30 PM, 3 for teardown at 6:45 PM. (6 total)Gift of Life TentTeam Captain: Wendy SmithVolunteers: 2 for setup at 4:30 PM, 2 for interaction 5:00 PM–8:00 PM, 2 for teardown at 8:30 PM. GreetersTeam Captain: Cathy WarrenVolunteers: 3 for greeting 5:00 PM–7:00 PM.Mascots and HandlersTeam Captain: Cathy Searing Volunteers: 2 from 5:00 PM–8:00 PM.Registration AreaTeam Captain: Brittany Derringer Volunteers: 3 for setup at 4:30 PM, 3 for teardown at 7:30 PM.Volunteer Check-InTeam Captain: Dawn CampbellVolunteers: 2 from 3:30 PM–7:00 PM.T-shirt TentTeam Captain: Cathy Warren/Dani Reisbig/ Sami /NikkiVolunteers: 2 for the tent.Equipment Setup and TeardownTeam Captain: Michael JonesVolunteers: 5 for setup at 4:00 PM, 5 for teardown at 8:00 PM. (10 total)Program: Annual Events Event Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jul 16, 2026 Zip Code: 49504 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Gift of Life Michigan MOTTEP Life Walk/Run -DetroitAnnually, 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 Program: Annual Events 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 Program: Annual Events Event Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Aug 1, 2026 Zip Code: 48228 Allow Groups: Yes |