Nonprofit
Published 8/17/25 8:00PM

Party Planner

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

    Commitment Details:
    2 HOURS including: + 15 minute virtual Wayne Metro Volunteer Orientation + 1.5 hours estimated for doing volunteer job duties below
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Mental Health, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Kids, Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Other Requirements:
    • Creative or familiar with party activities and themes appropriate for children ages five to thirteen • Able to raise or provide own funds to purchase supplies

    Description

    Party Planner

    Plan party theme and purchase party supplies for children living at an emergency shelter. Able to raise or provide own funds to purchase party supplies.

    DUTIES

    1. Plan party theme, decorations, and activities (i.e. Space Exploration, Beach Bash, Sports, or Art Extravaganza)
    2. Plan small bags of party favors ( no food or candy may be in these bags for safety)
    3. Estimate expenses and collect funds
    4. Purchase supplies for:
      • Party decorations. Room in which party will take place has three long 6 ft tables and one round table if wanting to buy table coverings.
      • Party activity supplies, enough for 20 children.
      • Party favor bag supplies, enough for 20 children.
    5. Assemble party favor bags.
    6. Put all party supplies into one box.
    7. Email to arrange box pick-up

    BENEFITS

    • Build teamwork skills while you plan alongside co-workers
    • Learn about homelessness in your community as well as basic needs resources
    • Have fun and feel good while helping others

    Location

    On-site
    Detroit, Michigan, US

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