Opportunities From: City of Detroit

Be the warm, welcoming face that children and families see when they walk through our doors. As a Front Desk Greeter at CARE House, you’ll help create a safe and friendly environment for those we serve.

Responsibilities include:

Greeting and welcoming visitors,Answering the door and directing guests to their appointments,Answering and transferring phone calls on our mainline, and occasionally answering general inquiries or sharing information about outside resources, andAssisting with light office tasks or special projects as needed.This is a great opportunity for college students -- it offers a chance to give back while still allowing time for quiet studying during slower periods.

Current Need:

We’re currently recruiting for a flex shift, meaning you’d fill in as needed when our regular volunteers are unavailable (mostly Tuesdays and Fridays). Perfect for someone with a flexible schedule who wants to make a meaningful impact, but may not be able to make a consistent recurring commitment!

CASA Volunteers are everyday citizens who are trained to represent the best interest children who are wards of the court due to neglect or abuse issues.  

Appointed by the 6th Judicial Circuit Court, CASA's watch over and advocate for children within the court system to make sure they don't get lost in the overburdened legal and social service structures or languish in inappropriate home settings.  Through weekly contact with the child and communication with the adults involved in the child's life, CASA's asses the child's needs, look for resources to address those needs and make recommendations to the court through their findings.

The CASA advocate provides a consistent voice for the child during Court involvement and a constant, reliable presence to the child at this time in their life. 

For more information on CASA, please visit www.casaoaklandcounty.org or contact bbaker-mbacke@carehouse.org 

Help create a comforting and welcoming environment for children visiting CARE House. Volunteers in our Child Assist role play a key part in easing the anxiety of children who are coming to CARE House for a forensic interview (a one-on-one conversation regarding allegations of child abuse or neglect).

As a Child Assist volunteer, you will:

Greet child(ren) and their caregiver at our front door and welcome them into CARE House,Help them settle into their private waiting rooms by offering snacks, games, and other age-appropriate activities (all supplies are provided),Provide emotional support and a calming presence before and after the interview,Escort the child(ren) and their caregiver to the exit at the end of their appointment, ensuring to stop at our Cuddle Closet where each child gets to select a stuffed animal or other comfort item to take home with them.Forensic interviews are scheduled Monday through Friday during office hours, and volunteers have the flexibility to set their own schedules once onboarded and trained. If you have a passion for helping kids and making a difference in their lives, this is the perfect position for you!

Watch our video to learn more: CARE House of Oakland County - What We Do

In addition to forensic interviews and therapy services, CARE House of Oakland County offers ongoing support through programs such as our Family Support Group (FSG) and Nurturing Parent Program (NPP). These weekly evening programs provide children and caregivers with a safe space to build connections, develop healthy coping skills, and strengthen family relationships.

Before each session begins, families share a meal together — creating an opportunity to decompress after the day, connect with one another, and enter the evening’s programming feeling welcomed and cared for.

That’s where you come in!

Meal Providers support our evening programs by preparing or purchasing dinner for participating families. This opportunity is perfect for individuals, families, community groups, student organizations, faith groups, or workplace teams who want to make a meaningful impact but may not be able to commit to ongoing weekly volunteering.

Meal Providers are responsible for:

Preparing or purchasing a meal for program participantsDelivering the meal to CARE House (or preparing it on-site in our kitchen)Assisting with meal setup and servingCleaning up following dinner

All meals are served on:

Tuesday evenings for Family Support GroupThursday evenings for Nurturing Parent Program

Providing a meal is a simple but powerful way to support children and families on their healing journey — helping create a warm, welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

What is CARE House of Oakland County? We are the sole Child Advocacy Center serving children and families in Oakland County, MI who have experienced abuse and neglect. Our team works to ensure that every child who walks through our doors receives compassionate support, advocacy, and access to the services they need to begin healing in a safe and child-focused environment.