Nonprofit
Published 10/11/25 10:34AM

Corporate Volunteers Needed to Transform Vacant Lots into Beautiful Green Spaces

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Detroit, MI
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  • Details

    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    15
    Cause Areas:
    Agriculture, Civic Engagement, Housing & Homelessness, Poverty, Urban Areas
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Age Requirement:
    10+
    Other Requirements:
    Willingness to lend a helping to a community in need.

    Description

    Urban Development Corporation (UDC) is a nonprofit organization {501 ( c ) 3} dedicated to improving the quality of life and bringing about positive lifestyle changing experiences of low-to-moderate income families who live in urban communities.

    Currently, UDC is transforming dilapidated vacant lots into welcoming clean, beautiful green spaces for the tranquility, enjoyment of nearby residents. In addition, for purposes of hosting many outdoor activities and programs curtailed to exponentially improve the quality of life for residents.

    We welcome some additional helping hands to aid in our efforts from local corporate employee volunteer teams. UDC could utilize help with removal of debris/trash, soil leveling, mowing, raking, fertilizing, seeding and spreading of straw.

    This represents an opportunity for corporations to come out and lend a helping hand to a community very much in need, have fun and engage with employees outside of work. If interested email us at volunteers@urbandevelopmentcorp.org

    Location

    On-site

    Detroit Neighborhood Clean-up, Mound near E. 8 Mile Rd, Zip 48234

    Detroit, MI, USA
    Directions

    We are near Mound Rd & E. 8 Mile, zip code 48234

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Interested send email to volunteers@urbandevelopmentcorp.org or call (313)963-4968 (office).

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