When housing is disrupted in communities after a disaster, it can be difficult for some people to find new long-term housing. The Shelter Resident Transition Volunteer help shelter residents create personalized plans to overcome roadblocks and transition to new housing. They play a critical role in reducing disaster-caused displacement and aiding in long-term recovery for individuals.

When a large-scale disaster impacts a community, multiple agencies and resources come together to provide response and recovery support. As a Community Engagement & Partnerships (CEP) volunteer you’ll connect with local partners to build capacity, coordinate activities, and ensure that all disaster-affected communities, have access to Red Cross services. Your role involves implementing the CEP plan, engaging with organizations, and supporting multi-agency collaborative efforts to promote regional engagement and inclusive partnerships. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Vd3SgISkok

As we start to look toward the new year, we'll have some new openings on our Board of Directors. We're looking for people interested in being a part of the growth of our community! Over the last 15 years, Connect Marquette has hosted professional and social events in the community to help foster relationships and career growth. We can't do that without a team to help lead the way!

The Connect Marquette Board is a working board that volunteers to help facilitate professional and social events in Marquette County.

As a Board Member, you'll receive:

• free membership throughout your term(s)
• a chance to develop leadership skills
• the opportunity to build a network within our community
• the chance to create what you think is missing in Marquette County

To see all of the details about the Board of Directors commitment and to apply, visit

https://connectmarquette.org/board-of-directors-application/

The purpose of Community Engagement and Partnerships (CEP) is to work with external organizations to build capacity, coordinate activities, integrate expertise, and provide channels to reach all disaster affected communities, particularly traditionally underserved populations. This position focuses on supporting regional development of holistic effective, diverse and inclusive partnerships and providing support to multi-agency collaborative efforts and partner activities. For more information, contact Lee at lee.borofka@redcross.org

The Red Cross is looking or individuals to work weekends and the overnight shifts (10pm-2am/2am-6am) for Disaster Dispatch. The Red Cross response is a team effort and Disaster Dispatch is the vital link between the Red Cross and local first responders. Working remotely from home, volunteers collect the necessary information and activate the Red Cross response. Contact Lee at lee.borofka@redcross.org for more information.

The Red Cross is looking for an individual who is able to assist disaster clients, to utilize their own spiritual resources, values and faith in the midst of crisis, regardless of one's faith tradition. This person would help facilitate long-term recovery by providing spiritual and emotional support, and connection to local resources.

For more information, contact Lee at lee.borofka@redcross.org

Help us make the holidays special for our residents! We are seeking donations to put together holiday gift boxes. We have 17 residents and would like the boxes to be similar for everyone. Ideas for donations: baskets/boxes, chapstick, hand/foot lotion, warm socks, hats, gloves, coffee, hot chocolate, snacks, grocery store gift cards. Please email our Service Coordinator at odessa.adams@kmgprestige.com to coordinate your donation. Thank you! 

Disaster Action Team: While big hurricanes and wildfires get the most news coverage, smaller disasters are no less devastating to the families affected. Most of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are smaller disasters like home fires. As a Disaster Action Team volunteer, you can help comfort and support people in your community by meeting any immediate needs such as food, shelter, clothing or supplies and connecting them to long term recovery services. We supply all the training you need.

Contact Lee at lee.borofka@redcross.org for more information.

Join the production team of Fall Phantasm as a Stage Hand! Volunteers will help support performers and stage managers by moving props, assisting with set transitions, and keeping backstage areas organized. This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and essential to ensuring the show runs smoothly.

Friday, October 3 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Rehearsal)

Saturday, October 4 – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Event)

Become IRS certified. Free tax preparation for elderly, low-income, and disabled. 

Volunteer with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program! Part-time with flexible scheduling.

-          IRS training (various options): November 2025 through January 2026

-          Tax preparation: February and March 2026

For questions, contact VITA Site Coordinator Karen Anderson: kandersonmqt@gmail.com or 906-361-9182