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Brilliant Community Outreach Volunteers

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ORGANIZATION: BRILLIANT DETROIT

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?

Brilliant Cities is a neighborhood-powered model ensuring children 0-8 are school-ready, healthy, and supported. We do this by transforming houses into community hubs where children and families have what they need to thrive. We currently operate 16 hubs across 24 neighborhoods in Detroit and 1 in Pontiac, where families with young children come for programs in education, health, and family support, and to build community with one another. to receive love, safety, growth, and fellowship.

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our efforts in creating kid success cities for all, and fostering the love of literacy and community engagement.

What You'll Do

  • Engage with community residents to share important resources and information accessible/walkable in their neighborhoods

  • Build stronger connections with your community

  • Gain valuable experience in community outreach and public service all while learning more about Brilliant

  • Become a Brilliant Ambassador

Requirements

  • Complete a standard background check and volunteer handbook

  • A positive outlook on Brilliant and willingness to learn more about our work

  • Passion for helping others and improving neighborhoods

Our current openings:

Outreach for Brilliant Central's Summer Camp Programming: Monday, March 24; 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Help spread the word about Brilliant Central, a vital community resource hub offering essential services and educational programs aimed at boosting literacy rates throughout Detroit!
Outreach for Brilliant Fitzgerald's Juneteenth Celebration: Wednesday, June 18; 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Spread the word as Brilliant Fitzgerald gears up to host a fun and educational Juneteenth celebration!

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About BRILLIANT DETROIT

Location:

5675 Larkins Street, Detroit, MI 48210, US

Mission Statement

Brilliant Detroit works with, by and for neighbors to coordinate programs and partnerships in the areas of health, education and family stability. We cannot do this without the support of volunteers like you, who come from both inside and outside of our Kid Success Neighborhoods. We encourage you to look at the potential volunteer opportunities throughout this site in order to find the one that speaks to your interests and skills. Thank you again for your interest and we cannot wait to connect with you soon!

Description

Brilliant Detroit is dedicated to building kid success families and neighborhoods where families with children 0-8 have what they need to be school ready, healthy and stable. We do this by providing proven programming and support year-round out of Brilliant Detroit homes in high-need neighborhoods.

For more information, please see our website at http://brilliantdetroit.org. We are so excited that you are interested in volunteering with us!

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

48210

(42.33571,-83.13274)
 

SKILLS

  • General Education
  • Tutoring
  • Mentoring
  • Literacy / Reading
  • Adult Education
  • Spanish

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training

Private Group Details

  • Event can be held at organization location(s)
  • No Donation

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