Shine a Light: Volunteer Viewpointe

Shine a Light: Volunteer Viewpointe Connecting Volunteers to Non-Profits in Metro Detroit Volunteer Viewpointe is a show that Shines a Light on volunteer opportunities in Metro Detroit.

Volunteering makes you feel needed. Volunteering can lead to learning new skills. Volunteering can help you deal with some of your personal problems. Volunteering helps you meet new people and breaks down barriers of misunderstanding, mistrust and fear. Volunteering can create new contacts which may help your business or career. It's What in the World You Can Do! You might be thinking, "The little

bit that I can do will never help much!" or "What in the world can I do?" If you've ever spent ten minutes reading a book to a lonely child, you know that even that small amount of compassion and attention can make a world of difference. No one person can solve the world's problems, but what little you do can make your little corner of the world — or one far away from yours a happier, healthier, safer place to live for those who need your help. Each of us can right a wrong, fill a plate, visit a shut-in, rescue a pet, deliver a meal, tend a public garden, mentor a child or whatever action inspires you. Just jump in and volunteer!

08/02/2020

People become happier over time after they start volunteering, according to research.

03/20/2020
04/19/2018

The only thing you need to give to get a little happier is a little bit of yourself.

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04/07/2014

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If you are going to watch and share one video today, make sure it is this one. The message here is extremely powerful and it will bring you to tears. It made me cry thinking, we need more people like him in this world who help others in need without thinking of getting anything in…

02/12/2014

Busy day at SOC... Scott Richardson and Dan Jordan from Beaumont Health System brought us the 3 AED machines they purchased for us. Thank you Beaumont Health System. SOC's executive director, Sharon Maier joyfully accepted them!

01/29/2014

Talent Search... do you love playing with your ipad? We would like to put together an ipad discussion group and need a leaders. Lots of our seniors received ipads for Christmas and now they want to get in on the fun. an you help? We can work around your schedule and the amount of time you have to share. Call Heidi (313) 882-9600 if you are interested in bringing the world of ipads to the seniors of our community.

01/18/2014

What's the best way for children to learn compassion. How about walking a mile in another person's shoes. SOC offers empathy training classes for youth groups,scouts and religious classes. The empathy training can come to your group or you can come to us. Most importantly it will bring compassion and fun to all that participate. Call Sharon at SOC today to schedule your free empathy training. (313)882-9600

12/03/2013

LIKE and SHARE this image to share a meal with Detroit Holiday Meals on Wheels!

The Detroit Area Agency on Aging (DAAA) is a private, non-profit agency founded in 1980 as a senior planning, funding and advocacy agency. Located in downtown Detroit, we make a variety of eldercare services available to older adults and their families through public and private funding.

As one of sixteen Area Agencies on Aging in Michigan, DAAA plans, coordinates and develops services for the elderly, provides some direct services, and funds and monitors nearly 40 community agencies which provide most of the direct eldercare services in our area.

For more information on Detroit Holiday Meals on Wheels, visit:
http://www.daaa1a.org/DAAA/Programs+and+Services/Detroit+Meals+on+Wheels/meals.asp

11/01/2013

Are you looking for something wonderful to do with all your extra Halloween candy? Bring it to SOC 158 Ridge Rd. Grosse Pointe Farms. We will use if for a variety of fun activities for our seniors during the holidays. The seniors love "The Sweet Life" Bingo where all the prizes are delicious treats. We also have a wonderful volunteer that sorts the candy and turns it into party favors for our Thanksgiving and Christmas parties. Last but not least we make holiday baskets for local homebound seniors and love to add some treats to the baskets.

09/27/2013
09/27/2013

A new program in Grosse Point Public Schools is helping change lives in a fun and thrifty way.

09/25/2013

Everything is coming up roses at SOC thanks to a very generous gift from The Junior League of Detroit Gardens. We now have a beautiful rose garden. Please stop by and check out their work. We hope to finish our landscaping with the help of other local garden clubs or gardeners. If you would like to get involved call Sharon Maier at (313) 882-9600

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Grosse Pointe, MI
48236

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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