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Volunteer Opportunities – The Community Canopy Newspaper & Community Gardens
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Volunteer Opportunities – The Community Canopy Newspaper & Community Gardens
Organization: Manistique Community Treehouse Center
Location: Detroit, MI
Position Type: Volunteer (Ongoing & Seasonal Opportunities)
About Us
Manistique Community Treehouse Center is a community-based organization dedicated to empowering youth, families, and residents through education, wellness, creativity, sustainability, and community connection.
We publish 📰 The Community Canopy —
✨ “Stories That Hold Us Together.”
Our community newspaper uplifts local voices, shares resources, and highlights the people, programs, and stories that strengthen our neighborhoods.
We are currently seeking committed and community-minded volunteers to support:
- The Community Canopy Newspaper -We are seeking 3 volunteers to support our community newspaper.
- Our Community Gardens -We are seeking 5+ volunteers to support our community gardens throughout the season.
Volunteer Opportunities Available
📰 The Community Canopy – Editing & Layout Volunteers
Help bring community stories to life.
Volunteer responsibilities may include:
- Editing articles for clarity, grammar, and readability
- Assisting with newspaper layout and page setup
- Organizing and formatting content
- Collaborating with staff and community contributors
- Ongoing opportunities for each publication cycle
Ideal for volunteers interested in:
- Writing, editing, or journalism
- Graphic design or layout (Canva, InDesign, or similar tools helpful but not required)
- Community storytelling and media for good
🌱 Community Gardens – Spring Clean-Up & Ongoing Volunteers
Support our gardens during spring clean-up and throughout the growing season.
Activities include:
- Spring garden clean-up
- Planting, weeding, and general garden maintenance
- Harvesting produce
- Composting and soil care
- Seasonal planting and ongoing garden upkeep
Great for volunteers who enjoy:
- Working outdoors
- Hands-on learning
- Gardening, sustainability, and food access
- Supporting community health and wellness
Volunteer Commitment
- Flexible scheduling
- One-time, seasonal, and ongoing volunteer roles available
- Individuals, students, families, and groups welcome
- Service hours available
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience in community journalism or urban gardening
- Skill-building and learning opportunities
- Meaningful community impact
- A welcoming, inclusive, and mission-driven environment
Location
Associated Location
Creative Empowerment Garden
How to Volunteer for This Opportunity
Community Gardens Volunteers
- No sandals permitted
- Closed-toe shoes are required
- Dress comfortably for outdoor work
- No prior gardening experience needed
Community Newspaper Volunteers (The Community Canopy)
- Volunteers may participate remotely
- Relevant experience is required (editing, writing, or layout/design)
- Must be able to communicate reliably and meet agreed deadlines
Thank you for helping us grow stories, food, and community!
