How Skills-Based Volunteering Works
Through skills-based volunteering, volunteers offer their professional skills & expertise to organizations in need. Volunteers gain a professional development + an opportunity to expand network, build portfolios, & make a difference in their community. Organizations are able to meet their organizational needs, expand their impact, & build capacity.

They find you or you find them….

Matches Made Based on Skills, Interest, Availability, & more!

Michigan Serves uniquely matches volunteers & organizations for roles requiring sought-after skills such as SEO Optimization, Grant Writing, Tax Preparation, Fundraising, and CRM set-up.

Volunteers: How to Get Started

Tell Us About Yourself
  • where you’d prefer to help
  • causes you want to help
  • skills you’d like to share
  • ways you’d like to help
Share Your Interests
Receive requests from nonprofits
  • based on your interests and preferences*
  • when new matching projects or positions are posted

* depends on your privacy and other settings
Reach out to organizations directly by
  • exploring open skills-based opportunities
  • searching for organizations matching your interests
  • expressing your interest in open positions
Explore opportunities