North Corktown Motor City Makeover

Volunteer Role Description – Motor City Makeover (District 6)

Hosted by North Corktown Neighborhood Association (NCNA)

Date: May 30

Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Place: 3300 Cochrane Commons, Detroit

Join us for a neighborhood-wide cleanup as part of Motor City Makeover! NCNA is mobilizing 100 volunteers across 8 sites to help care for shared spaces including a community farm, neighborhood parks, and the sidewalks and curbs in front of seniors’ homes. This is a hands-on opportunity to directly support Detroit neighborhoods and connect with others who care about community.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

• Pick up litter and debris across designated cleanup sites
• Assist with light landscaping such as weeding, trimming, and basic beautification
• Support cleanup efforts at community spaces like parks and our community farm
• Help clean curbs and sidewalks, especially in front of seniors’ homes
• Follow safety guidance and work collaboratively with team leads and fellow volunteers

Qualifications:

• No prior experience required—just a willingness to help
• Ability to participate in light to moderate physical activity (bending, walking, lifting small items)
• Positive attitude and respect for community spaces and fellow volunteers
• Youth are welcome with supervision

What to Expect:

• Tools to be provided but volunteers may bring garden gloves, garden tools, weed trimmers, etc
• Volunteers will be assigned to teams and sites upon arrival
• Light refreshments may be available
• This is a rain-or-shine event (dress appropriately for weather conditions)

What to Bring:

• Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes
• Work gloves (if you have them)
• Water bottle

This is more than a cleanup—it’s a chance to be part of caring for and investing in Detroit’s neighborhoods alongside residents and community partners.