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Exciting Volunteer Opportunities in Canton
Meaningful volunteer work is a rewarding experience. Volunteering allows you to develop new skills and make new friends. Many organizations serve the Canton community and welcome volunteers to assist with their programs and activities. If you are looking for fun and fulfilling volunteer opportunities in the Canton community, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator via email or call 734/394-5191.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
- Volunteer Applications
- Liberty Fest Training
- Liberty Fest Welcome Booth Greeter
- Liberty Fest Bike Corral
- Liberty Fest Pancake Breakfast
- Thursday Night Live Concerts
- Tuesdays Are Terrific
- CLS Volunteer Opportunities
- VOLUNTEER TRAINING
- Other Community Service Opportunities
Volunteer Applications
Click the appropriate Volunteer Application below. If you have any questions, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator via email or call 734/394-5360.
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Name of Event: Liberty Fest Volunteer Training
Date: Monday, June 12, 2023
Place: Canton Administration Building Board Room
1150 S. Canton Center Rd.
Canton, MI 48188
Time: 6-7 p.m.
OR
Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Place: Canton Administration Building Board Room
1150 S. Canton Center Rd.
Canton, MI 48188
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Brief Description of Event: All Liberty Fest volunteers must attend one training session. Staff will discuss Canton Leisure Services policies and procedures, event information, customer service expectations, and emergency information. Volunteers will receive their Liberty Fest t-shirt at the training.
Registration required: To register or for additional information, contact Heather VanHartesveldt @ 734/394-5191 or email volunteers@cantonmi.gov
Volunteer Position: Welcome Booth Greeters
Event Date: Thursday, June 15, 2023
Shift Times: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m., 3 p.m. – 6 p.m., 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Event Date: Friday, June 16, 2023
Shift Times: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m., 3 p.m. – 6 p.m., 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Event Date: Saturday, June 17, 2023
Shift Times: 7 a.m. – 11 a.m., 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., 3 p.m. – 7 p.m., 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Brief Description of Event: The 30th annual Liberty Fest will feature something for everyone, including a carnival, midway games, live entertainment, food and more! The three-day festival includes a spectacular firework display on Friday night.
Type of tasks volunteers will be asked to do: Volunteers will greet guests, pass out festival information and provide directions to event attractions.
Attire: Comfortable attire and your Liberty Fest t-shirt. Athletic shoes are recommended.
Special Instructions: All volunteers will be required to attend a mandatory Liberty Fest Volunteer Training. You will receive your Liberty Fest t-shirt during training. Volunteer training will be offered the following dates and times:
Monday, June 12
6-7 p.m.
Canton Administration Building – Board Room
1150 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton 48188
Tuesday, June 13
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Canton Administration Building – Board Room
1150 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton 48188
Contact Person: Heather VanHartesveldt
Phone: 734-394-5191
Email: volunteers@cantonmi.gov
Name of On-Site Contact for Volunteers: Laura Mortier and Jennifer Girard
Volunteer Position: South Bike Corral
Event Date: Thursday, June 15, 2023
Shift Times: 12-3 p.m., 3-6 p.m. and 6-10 p.m.
Event Date: Friday, June 16, 2023
Shift Times: 12-3 p.m., 3-6 p.m. and 6-10 p.m.
Event Date: Saturday, June 17, 2023
Shift Times: 7 a.m.-11 a.m., 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 3-7 p.m., 7-11 p.m.
Brief Description of Event: The 30th annual Liberty Fest will feature something for everyone, including a carnival, midway games, live entertainment, food and more! The three-day festival includes a spectacular firework display on Friday night.
Type of tasks volunteers will be asked to do: Volunteers will help check bikes in and out at the bike corrals and keep watch on them while guests enjoy their time at the festival.
Attire: Comfortable attire and your Liberty Fest t-shirt. Athletic shoes are recommended.
Special Instructions: All volunteers will be required to attend a mandatory Liberty Fest Volunteer Training. You will receive your Liberty Fest t-shirt during training. Volunteer training will be offered the following dates and times:
Monday, June 12
6-7 p.m.
Canton Administration Building – Board Room
1150 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton 48188
Tuesday, June 13
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Canton Administration Building – Board Room
1150 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton 48188
Contact Person: Heather VanHartesveldt
Phone: 734-394-5191
Email: volunteers@cantonmi.gov
Name of On-Site Contact for Volunteers: Laura Mortier and Jennifer Girard
Volunteer Position: Canton Lions Pancake Breakfast
Event Date: Saturday, June 17, 2023
Shift Time: 7:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Brief Description of Event: The Canton Lions will host their annual pancake breakfast on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the North Pavilions in Heritage Park.
All proceeds from the Canton Lions Annual Pancake Breakfast go to helping those less fortunate in the community. The Canton Lions main focus is helping sight and hearing-impaired residents that need assistance.
Type of tasks volunteers will be asked to do:
• Help serve
• Clear tables
• Maintain the condiments table
• Help clean up
Attire: Comfortable attire, athletic shoes and your Liberty Fest t-shirt.
Special Instructions: All volunteers are asked to attend a Liberty Fest Volunteer Training. You will receive your Liberty Fest t-shirt during the training. Volunteer Training will be offered the following dates and times:
Monday, June 12
6-7 p.m.
Canton Administration Building – Board Room
1150 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton 48188
Tuesday, June 13
10-11 a.m.
Canton Administration Building – Board Room
1150 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton 48188
Contact Person: Heather VanHartesveldt
Phone: 734-394-5191
Email: volunteers@cantonmi.gov
Name of On-Site Contact for Volunteers: John Anthony
Name of Event: Thursday Night Live Concerts 2023
Event Dates and Bands:
June 29 Mainstreet Soul (Motown)
July 6 The Voice 2022 Finalist Brayden Lape (Country)
July 13 The Wayback Machine (Oldies 50s and 60s)
July 20 Sean Z (Indie Pop)
July 27 The Mixx (Top 40)
August 3 Oneders (90s and 00s)
August 10 American Ages (Classic Rock of the 70s and 80s)
Shift: 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Heritage Park Amphitheater
Brief Description of Event: Canton Leisure Services will be hosting the Thursday Night Live Concerts Series in Heritage Park. Enjoy some great music while supporting the community. Volunteers are needed to serve as monitors in the adult beverage area. Volunteers must be 21 years of age or older to participate.
Job Task:
-You will be assigned to one of three check points.
-Your job task will be to ensure that patrons do not leave the beverage area with their drinks.
Attire: Casual, outdoor, summer attire. Sunscreen a must!
Contact Person: Heather VanHartesveldt
Phone: 734-394-5191
Email: volunteers@cantonmi.gov
Name of On-Site Contact for Volunteers: Shalisa Seidl
Name of Event: Tuesdays are Terrific Concerts 2023
Event Dates:
July 11
July 18
July 25
August 1
August 8
August 15
Shift: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Heritage Park Amphitheater
Brief Description of Event: Tuesdays are Terrific is a free children’s concert series in partnership with Canton Leisure Services and the Canton Public Library. All ages are welcome to attend.
Type of tasks volunteers will be asked to do:
• Help staff set up tables and tents.
• Distribute flyers and promotional material.
• Clean-up once the event is over.
Attire: Casual, outdoor, summer attire. Sunscreen a must!
Contact Person: Heather VanHartesveldt
Phone: 734-394-5191
Email: volunteeers@cantonmi.gov
Name of On-Site Contact for Volunteers: Gary Marks
Leisure Services Volunteer Opportunities
Ongoing
- Canton Club 55+
- Local Non-Profit Agencies
- Meals on Wheels
- Pheasant Run Golf Club: Ages 18+
- TEFAP
- Village Theater Volunteer Usher: Ages 18+
Summer (June - September)
- Farmers Market
- Liberty Fest: Rotary Club Beverage Tent
- Liberty Fest: Canton Lions Pancake Breakfast
- Liberty Fest: Information Booth Greeter
- Liberty Fest: 5K/10K Run and Walk
- Thursday Night LIVE Concert Series
- Rally on Ridge
- Conquer the Park
- Family Field Day
- Historical Society - Brews, Brats and Bands at the Barn
Fall (October - December)
- Canton Goodfellows Gift Sorting
- Canton Goodfellows Food Collection
- Trick or Treat Story Trail
- Turkey Trot
- Breakfast with Santa
Winter (January - February)
- Butterfly Ball Daddy-Daughter Dance
Spring (March - May)
- Easter Bunny Breakfast
- Parent to Parent Sale
- Spring Fling (Mother-Son Dance)
- Farmers Market
- Indoor Triathlon
- Youth Basketball League
- Rookie Baseball Program
- Senior Summit
Volunteer Training
Volunteer Date: TBA
Place: Canton Administration Building
Freedom Room
1150 S. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48188
Brief Description of Event: All Canton volunteers are requested to attend at least one volunteer training per year. Staff will discuss Canton Leisure Services policies and procedures, event information, customer service expectations, and emergency information.
Volunteers should attend, if they have not come to a prior training session and would like to volunteers for the following events:
- Butterfly Ball – February
- Parent to Parent Sale Setup and Event – May
- Easter Bunny Breakfast - March/April
- Easter/Spring Eggstravaganza - March/April
- Liberty Fest - June
- Trick or Treat Parade – October
- Turkey Trot – November
- Breakfast with Santa – December
- Tree Lighting – December
- Canton Goodfellows Food Drive – November
- Canton Goodfellows Gift Collection & Sorting Project – December
- TEFAP – Ongoing opportunity
Registration required: To register or for additional information. To Volunteer Contact: Heather at 734/394-5191 or by volunteers@cantonmi.gov
Community Service Opportunities
The following organizations serve the Canton Community and welcome volunteers to assist with their programs and activities. Canton Leisure Services provides this information as a resource for those seeking additional volunteer opportunities, and does not arrange volunteers for these organizations. Anyone interested in volunteering with the below organizations must contact them directly.
Cultural Activities
- Canton Historical Museum: 734/765-6704
- Canton Commission for Culture, Arts, & Heritage: 734/394-5362
- Plymouth Symphony: 734/451-2112
Food Banks
- Capuchin Soup Kitchen: 313/579-2100
- Gleaners: 313/923-3535
- Harvest Loves Food Pantry: 734/895-3280 ext. 3
- Open Door Food Ministry: 734/397-1777 ext. 201
Human Service Agencies/Organizations
- American Cancer Society: 248/663-3489
- American Red Cross: 313/494-2862
- Angela Hospice: 734/464-7810
- Beaumont Hospital Wayne: 734/467-4183
- Beacon Hospice of Michigan: 734-238-3133
- Canton Community Foundation: 734/495-1200
- Compassionate Care Hospice: 734/983-9050
- First Step: 734/416-1111
- FISH of Plymouth-Canton:734/480-3940
- Growth Works: 734/495-3074
- Habitat for Humanity: 734/459-7744
- Michigan Humane Society: 734/721-7300 ext. 6
- Muscular Dystrophy Association: 734/416-7076
- Passages Hospice: 734/744-5091
- PBJ Outreach: PBJ
- Plymouth-Canton Clothing Bank: 734/416-6179
- Plymouth-Canton Optimist Club: 734/502-5776
- Salvation Army: 734/453-5464
- Special Olympics: 734/721-0418
- St. Joseph Mercy Health Service: 734/712-4159
- United Home Health Service: 734/981-8820
- United Way Community Services: 313/563-3900
- United Way Plymouth: 734/453-6879
- Veterans Administration: 1-800/827-1000
- Wayne County Family Center: 734/721-0590
Local Libraries
- Canton Public Library: 734/397-0999
- Plymouth District Library: 734/453-0750
Senior Services
- Alzheimer's Association: 734/369-2716
- Canton Place: 734/981-6420
- MI Office of Service to the Aging: 517/373-8230
- Senior Alliance: 734/722-2830
- Waltonwood Carriage Park: 734/844-3060
- Waltonwood Cherry Hill: 734/981-7100
Service Clubs
- Business & Professional Women: 313/729-6744
- Civitans: 734/981-7259
- Kiwanis Club: 734/812-3153
- Lions Club: 734/945-5137
- Plymouth Canton Jaycees: 734/453-8407
- Rotary Club of Canton: 734/986-1436
Teaching/Mentoring
- Community Literacy Council: 734/589-0011
- Plymouth-Canton Community Schools: 734/416-2700
Youth and Recreation
- Boy Scouts of America: 313/897-1965
- Girl Scouts: 1-800/482-6734
Applications & Information
- Organizations Looking for Volunteers (PDF) Opens a New Window.
- Volunteer Application for Adults (PDF) Opens a New Window.
- Volunteer Application for Youth (PDF) Opens a New Window.
- If you would like the form made available to you in an alternative format (email, large print, audible, braille, or other), please contact the Recreation Supervisor at 734/394-5460 or by email Opens a New Window. .
Volunteer Training
Canton Township volunteers are required to attend training a minimum of one time per year. The training provides volunteers with information about upcoming events, customer service, and emergency preparedness. All registered volunteers will be emailed of upcoming volunteer training dates.
Meals on Wheels and Pheasant Run Golf Club Volunteers
For positions requiring driving, volunteers' driving records will be verified as part of their Volunteer Application. For additional information, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator via email or call 734/394-5191.
Scholarship Opportunities
When financial circumstances create a barrier for participation, Canton residents may be eligible to apply for a Canton Leisure Services Scholarship, which can be applied towards Leisure Services classes and programs. Recipients may receive up to $500 per individual in a calendar year.
Please note that children currently in foster care and residing in Canton are also eligible for up to $500 in financial support in a calendar year. Formal documentation will need to be provided.
For additional information, please Send an email to the Volunteer Coordinator email Opens in New Window the Volunteer Coordinator.
- Canton Leisure Services Scholarship Information and Application (PDF) Opens in New Window
- If you would like the form made available to you in an alternative format (email, large print, audible, braille, or other), please contact the Recreation Supervisor at 734/394-5460 or by email Opens in New Window .
Employment Opportunities
In addition to Volunteer positions, Canton Township has a variety of full-time, part-time and seasonal positions available. For more information on current employment opportunities, please visit the Human Resources page.