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The information below details
some of the volunteer opportunities available at the
University of Michigan. There are many possibilities, from
local to regional activities and from committee members to
hospital volunteers. To participate, you need only to
contact the office listed for information. Stay connected
with your University! There are so many ways to give
back.
Codes:
O
= Available for out-of-state alumni
M
= Available for in-state alumni
A
= Available to alumni within driving distance of campus
Department/Unit: Alumni Association
Volunteer Activity: Alumni Networks
Description: Provide career guidance/advice to students and graduates
Posting Date: Oct 7, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: Varies
Term of Service:
Contact: Matt Darby
Phone: 734.763.9708
Fax: 734.764.6546
Email: mldarby@umich.edu
O,M,A
Visit http://career.umalumni.com/ for details.
Department/Unit: Alumni Association
Volunteer Activity: Legislative Advocate
Description: Contact legislators. Contact other alumni about becoming involved in the advocacy program.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: Determined by participant
Term of Service:
Contact: Phyllis Taylor
Phone: 734.763.9752
Fax: 734.763.6934
Email: phtaylor@umich.edu
M,A
Department/Unit: Alumni Association
Volunteer Activity: Relocation Host
Description: Relocation Connection hosts welcome movers and visitors to their area and assist them in forming local connections by acting as an information resource. Hosts help newcomers get involved with local alumni club activities and share their knowledge about life in their cities. Most contact takes place by phone or email.
Posting Date: Feb 4, 2005
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: Varies
Term of Service:
Contact:
Phone: 800.847.4764
Fax:
Email: m.alumni@umich.edu
O,M
Visit http://alumni.umich.edu/relocation/host_signup.php for details.
Department/Unit: Alumni Association
Volunteer Activity: Student Recruitment
Description: Join regional and club alumni volunteers to recruit students
to U-M.
Volunteers are especially needed as County Coordinators in these Michigan counties: Alger, Jackson, Mackinaw, Mecosta, Missaukee, Newaygo, Osceola, Schoolcraft, Luce, Marquette, Menominee, Muskegon and St. Clair.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment:
Term of Service:
Contact: Phyllis Taylor
Phone: 734.763.9752
Fax: 734.763.6934
Email: phtaylor@umich.edu
O,M,A
Visit http://alumni.umich.edu/clubs-volunteer/recruitment.php for details.
Department/Unit: UM Club of Greater Lansing
Volunteer Activity: Programming Volunteer
Description: Assist Club leaders with various programs including Kick-off reception, golf outing, student recruitment, holiday programming, etc. Visit our website listed below for an idea of various events.
Posting Date: May 23, 2004
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: Whatever you can give.
Term of Service: By event or by time
Contact: Maddy Trimby
Phone: 517.669.2323
Fax:
Email: mtrimby@lcc.edu
M
Visit www.umclubs.com/lansing for details.
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Department/Unit: Clements Library
Volunteer Activity: Clements Library Volunteer Assistants
Description: Various projects working with the curators of books, manuscripts, prints, photos, that involve the care of rare historical material
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: 5 hours a week minimum
Term of Service:
Contact: Shneen Coldiron
Phone: 734.764.2347
Fax: 734.747.0716
Email: shneenc@umich.edu
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Department/Unit: Clements Library
Volunteer Activity: Clements Library Volunteer Receptionists
Description: Volunteer host for the exhibit area
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: 2 1/2 hours weekly, 2:30 to 5 pm weekdays
Term of Service:
Contact: Shneen Coldiron
Phone: 734.764.2347
Fax: 734.747.0716
Email: shneenc@umich.edu
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Department/Unit: Museum of Art
Volunteer Activity: Docents
Description: Encourage an awareness and appreciation of art by conducting tours with school age and adult visitors.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: Three year commitment
Term of Service:
Contact: Debbie Swartz
Phone: 734.647.0522
Fax:
Email: dgswartz@umich.edu
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Department/Unit: Museum of Art
Volunteer Activity: Exhibitions
Description: Assist Museum preparators with exhibition installation and shop work. Previous training or aptitude helpful.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment:
Term of Service:
Contact: Debbie Swartz
Phone: 734.647.0522
Fax:
Email: dgswartz@umich.edu
A
Department/Unit: Museum of Art
Volunteer Activity: Friends' Committees
Description: Participate in governance of various Friends' Committees: Activities, Development, Finance, or Membership.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment:
Term of Service:
Contact: Debbie Swartz
Phone: 734.647.0522
Fax:
Email: dgswartz@umich.edu
O,M,A
Department/Unit: Museum of Art
Volunteer Activity: Special Events
Description: Assist with preparation and execution of Museum events, special programs and Friends' events. Host exhibition openings and receptions. Act as greeter/usher for Museum Chamber concerts and other weekend programs.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment:
Term of Service:
Contact: Debbie Swartz
Phone: 734.647.0522
Fax:
Email: dgswartz@umich.edu
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Department/Unit: School of Art & Design
Volunteer Activity: Alumni Returns
Description: Plan for reunions, publications, fund raising and alumni/ae shows.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: Varies - meetings 3-5 times/year
Term of Service:
Contact: Betty M. Smith, Development Officer
Phone: 734.936.1950
Fax: 734.936.4069
Email: bmshawk@umich.edu
O,M,A
Department/Unit: Business School
Volunteer Activity: Club Leader/Member
Description: Serve in a leadership role for one of the Business School's alumni clubs around the country.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: Varies
Term of Service:
Contact: Melanie McIntyre
Phone: 734.763.5775
Fax: 734.763.9170
Email: melrm@umich.edu
O,M,A
Department/Unit: Business School
Volunteer Activity: Board Member
Description: Serve on advisory board.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: Varies
Term of Service:
Contact: Ann LaCivita
Phone: 734.763.5775
Fax: 734.763.9170
Email: adl@umich.edu
O,M,A
Department/Unit: Business School
Volunteer Activity: Reunion Volunteers
Description: Assist in organizing events and/or fund-raising for reunion weekends.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: Varies
Term of Service:
Contact: Julie Antis, Reunion Coordinator
Phone: 734.763.5775
Fax: 734.615.6103
Email: antisj@umich.edu
O,M,A
Department/Unit: University Musical Society
Volunteer Activity: Mailings, marketing, production, office, telephoning, hospitality table, PREPS, youth program
Description: Stuff envelopes; telephone; distribute posters; serve artists; usher and assist patrons; perform general office work.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per event; irregularly scheduled
Term of Service:
Contact: Betty Byrne
Phone: 734.936.6837
Fax: 734.936.0430
Email: bjbyrne@umich.edu
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Department/Unit: School of Nursing
Volunteer Activity: Alumni Society Committees, Board of Governors
Description: Committees address programming, scholarships and awards, as well as, oversee the newsletter and nominations.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment:
Term of Service:
Contact: Office of Development and Alumni Affairs
Phone: 734.763.9710
Fax: 734.936.3644
Email:
O,M,A
Department/Unit: School of Public Health
Volunteer Activity: APHA
Description: on host committee
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment:
Term of Service:
Contact: Terri Weinstein Mellow, Director of Communications
Phone: 734.764.8094
Fax: 734.763.5455
Email: twm@umich.edu
O,M,A
Department/Unit: School of Public Health
Volunteer Activity: Alumni Society Board of Governors
Description: Attendance at board meetings, student mentoring and recruiting activities
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment:
Term of Service:
Contact: Terri Weinstein Mellow, Director of Communications
Phone: 734.764.8094
Fax: 734.763.5455
Email: twm@umich.edu
O,M,A
Department/Unit: School of Public Health
Volunteer Activity: Career Services
Description: Recruit on campus; talk with students about career opportunities.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment:
Term of Service:
Contact: Shelagh Sanez
Phone: 734.763.3155
Fax: 734.763.5455
Email: swilcox@umich.edu
O,M,A
Department/Unit: School of Public Health
Volunteer Activity: Event Hosting
Description: Host an event for alumni in your region.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment:
Term of Service:
Contact: Terri Weinstein Mellow, Director of Communications
Phone: 734.764.8094
Fax: 734.763.5455
Email: twm@umich.edu
O,M,A
Department/Unit: School of Public Health
Volunteer Activity: Student Recruitment
Description: Alumni interested in talking with prospective students
Posting Date: Dec 16, 2004
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: Varies
Term of Service:
Contact: Terri W. Mellow
Phone: 734-764-8094
Fax: 734-763-5455
Email: twm@umich.edu
O,M,A
Visit http://www.sph.umich.edu/alumni/resources.html for details.
Department/Unit: School of Public Policy
Volunteer Activity: Alumni Society Board of Governors
Description: Serve on alumni events committees, help with alumni volunteer database, represent the board at school and U-M functions.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: 4 meetings each year
Term of Service:
Contact: Robin Little, Alumni Office
Phone: 734.763.6339
Fax: 734.936.1961
Email: robinal@umich.edu
O,M,A
Department/Unit: School of Public Policy
Volunteer Activity: Alumni/ae Board
Description: The Board reviews curriculum and other school matters.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: Meetings twice each year
Term of Service:
Contact: Catherine Shaw, Senior Development Officer
Phone: 734.764.8593
Fax: 734.763.9181
Email: cashaw@umich.edu
O,M,A
Department/Unit: School of Public Policy
Volunteer Activity: Career Counseling
Description: Provide career advice to current students
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: Varies
Term of Service:
Contact: Catherine Shaw, Senior Development Officer
Phone: 734.764.8593
Fax: 734.763.9181
Email: cashaw@umich.edu
O,M,A
Department/Unit: School of Public Policy
Volunteer Activity: Student Recruitment
Description: Alumni interested in talking to prospective students
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: Varies
Term of Service:
Contact: Catherine Shaw, Senior Development Officer
Phone: 734.764.8593
Fax: 734.763.9181
Email: cashaw@umich.edu
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Department/Unit: Career Planning and Placement
Volunteer Activity: Career Assistance for Students
Description: Serve as a panelist on a topic related to your career area during programs scheduled throughout the year; Serve as an interviewer for "mock interviews" with students; Offer to host a student for a day/week at your organization to allow students the opportunity to better understand a potential career area (shadow experience)
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: Varies
Term of Service:
Contact: Kerin McQuaid Borland
Phone: 734.763.1363
Fax: 734.763.9268
Email: kborland@umich.edu
O,M,A
Department/Unit: Center for Learning through Community Service
Volunteer Activity: Alumni Outreach
Description: Work with Center to establish and develop a network of alumni interested in community service or helping to provide resources to enable students to participate in community service learning activities.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: Minimum 3 hours a month
Term of Service:
Contact: Mary Beth Damm, Assistant Director
Phone: 734.647.7402
Fax: 734.647.7464
Email: damm@umich.edu
O,M,A
Department/Unit: Center for Learning through Community Service
Volunteer Activity: University-Community Collaboration
Description: Aid the development and maintenance of opportunities for university and community partnerships. Provide learning opportunities for the University and resource opportunities for communities. Especially in need of alumni who are interested in service-learning because of their work in non-profits, governmental agencies, public schools, etc. Opportunities also available for undergraduate and graduate students.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: Minimum 3 hours a month
Term of Service:
Contact: Mary Beth Damm, Assistant Director
Phone: 734.647.7402
Fax: 734.647.7464
Email: damm@umich.edu
O,M,A
Department/Unit: International Center
Volunteer Activity: Community Program
Description: Help establish a community program involving international students and the community.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: 4-8 hours per week
Term of Service:
Contact: Rudie Altamirano, Director
Phone: 734.647.2256
Fax: 734.647.2281
Email: rudiea@umich.edu
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Department/Unit: Lesbian Gay Bisexual Programs Office
Volunteer Activity: Mentor; Web Manager; Librarian
Description: Assist LGBPO staff with providing services to students, faculty, and staff.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: 2-4 hours weekly
Term of Service:
Contact: Ronni Sanlo, Ed.D., Director
Phone: 734.936.1386
Fax: 734.647.4133
Email: sanlo@umich.edu
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Department/Unit: Office of Greek Life
Volunteer Activity: Sorority and Fraternity Chapter Advisors
Description: Work directly with collegians.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: Decided by individual
Term of Service:
Contact: Mary Beth Seiler, Advisor
Phone: 734.936.3686
Fax: 734.647.5509
Email: mbsei@umich.edu
O,M,A
Department/Unit: Office of Greek Life
Volunteer Activity: Sorority and Fraternity House Corporation Board Members
Description: Work on house maintenance, etc.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: Decided by individual
Term of Service:
Contact: Mary Beth Seiler or Terry Landes, Advisors
Phone: 734.936.3686
Fax: 734.647.5509
Email: mbsei@umich.edu
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Department/Unit: Office of New Student Programs
Volunteer Activity: Parents Weekend and/or Welcome to Michigan programs
Description: Assist with program preparation and/or program events which integrate new students and their parents into the U-M community.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: Varies by preference
Term of Service:
Contact: Drew Tinnin, Coordinator of Orientation & Welcome Programs
Phone: 734.764.6413
Fax: 734.764.6291
Email: onsp@umich.edu
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Department/Unit: Office of Student Activities and Leadership
Volunteer Activity: Program Presentation Panelist or Facilitator
Description: Assist with facilitating leadership education opportunities for students including leadership conferences, retreats and classes. Provide an important "real world" perspective concerning employer expectations, life transition and how one's leadership experience on campus can be applied beyond college.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: Flexible
Term of Service:
Contact: Susan Wilson, Director
Phone: 734.763.5900
Fax: 734.936.9345
Email: sawilson@umich.edu
O,M,A
Department/Unit: Project SERVE
Volunteer Activity: Community Service
Description: Work with students on community service projects both in the Ann Arbor/Detroit area as well as in selected communities around the United States
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: From as little as 4 - 6 hours to a week
Term of Service:
Contact: Project SERVE
Phone: 734.936.2437
Fax:
Email: abohn@umich.edu
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Department/Unit: Motor Meals of Ann Arbor
Volunteer Activity: Client Assessment Assistant
Description: Assist with prospective client in-home or phone assessments.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: 2-4 hours per week average
Term of Service:
Contact: Mary Douglas
Phone: 734.936.4327
Fax: 734.763.2371
Email: maryd@umich.edu
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Department/Unit: Motor Meals of Ann Arbor
Volunteer Activity: Home-delivered Meal Driver
Description: Assist with meal delivery and help provide a friendly "hello" to the frail and elderly of Ann Arbor between 12-1:30 PM M-F. It is necessary to have a car to assist with this service.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: 1.5 - 2 hours per week average
Term of Service:
Contact: Mary Douglas
Phone: 734.936.4327
Fax: 734.763.2371
Email: maryd@umich.edu
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Department/Unit: Motor Meals of Ann Arbor
Volunteer Activity: Office/Clerical Assistant
Description: Assist with clerical, receptionist, and data entry tasks.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: 2-4 hours per week average
Term of Service:
Contact: Mary Douglas
Phone: 734.936.4327
Fax: 734.763.2371
Email: maryd@umich.edu
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Department/Unit: University of Michigan Health System Volunteer Service Department
Volunteer Activity: Arts, Entertainment and Hospitality Volunteers
Description: Assist patients in choosing framed artwork for their rooms, or selecting reading materials from the patient library or serve complimentary beverages to guests in clinics and waiting rooms.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: Approximately 3-4 hours per week
Term of Service: 1 year
Contact: Mary Douglas
Phone: 734.936.4327
Fax: 734.936.9423
Email: maryd@umich.edu
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Department/Unit: University of Michigan Health System Volunteer Service Department
Volunteer Activity: Child and Family Life/Pediatric Nursing Unit Volunteers
Description: Under the direction of teachers or activity therapists assist pediatric patients with age appropriate recreational, diversional, and educational experiences in Mott Children's Hospital and affiliated programs.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: Approximately 3-4 hours per week
Term of Service: 1 year
Contact: Mary Douglas
Phone: 734.936.4327
Fax: 734.936.9423
Email: maryd@umich.edu
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Department/Unit: University of Michigan Health System Volunteer Service Department
Volunteer Activity: Clinic Assistants
Description: Greet and escort clinic patients, provide directions and non-medical information, prepare exam rooms, and assist with clerical tasks in clinics throughout the Health System.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: Approximately 3-4 hours per week
Term of Service: 1 year
Contact: Mary Douglas
Phone: 734.936.4327
Fax: 734.936.9423
Email: maryd@umich.edu
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Department/Unit: University of Michigan Health System Volunteer Service Department
Volunteer Activity: Elderlife Volunteer
Description: Assist older, hospitalized patients with therapeutic activities, friendly visits, feed assistance and early mobilization to help maintain cognitive, physical and emotional well-being. (16 hours training required)
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: Approximately 3-4 hours per week
Term of Service: 1 year
Contact: Mary Douglas
Phone: 734.936.4327
Fax: 734.936-4120
Email: maryd@umich.edu
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Department/Unit: University of Michigan Health System Volunteer Service Department
Volunteer Activity: Gift Shop Cashie
Description: Serve as a salesperson in one of the FRIEND's Gift Shops. Proceeds benefit patient care programs such as Ronald McDonald House and Trail's Edge Camp for ventilator-dependent children.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: Approximately 3-4 hours per week
Term of Service: 1 year
Contact: Mary Douglas
Phone: 734.936.4327
Fax: 734.936.9423
Email: maryd@umich.edu
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Department/Unit: University of Michigan Health System Volunteer Service Department
Volunteer Activity: Greeter
Description: Greet patients and visitors, provide directions, and escort patients in the Cancer Center and Geriatric Center, in University Hospital, at Kellogg Eye Center, and other locations throughout the Health System.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: Approximately 3-4 hours per week
Term of Service: 1 year
Contact: Mary Douglas
Phone: 734.936.4327
Fax: 734.936.9423
Email: maryd@umich.edu
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Department/Unit: University of Michigan Health System Volunteer Service Department
Volunteer Activity: Office Assistants
Description: Assist with clerical and receptionist tasks at clinics and offices throughout the Health System. Answer telephones, assist with data entry, coordinate bulletin board postings and more.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: Approximately 3-4 hours per week
Term of Service: 1 year
Contact: Mary Douglas
Phone: 734.936.4327
Fax: 734.936.9423
Email: maryd@umich.edu
Department/Unit: University of Michigan Health System Volunteer Service Department
Volunteer Activity: Patient Care Unit Volunteers
Description: Visit with patients, run errands for patients and staff, distribute water/juice, and stock carts on adult inpatient units ranging from Trauma/Burn to General Surgery, Recovery Room, and more.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: Approximately 3-4 hours per week
Term of Service: 1 year
Contact: Mary Douglas
Phone: 734.936.4327
Fax: 734.936.9423
Email: maryd@umich.edu
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Department/Unit: University of Michigan Health System Volunteer Service Department
Volunteer Activity: Peer Counselors
Description: Offer information, support, and friendship to patients/clients in one of the following areas: Breast Cancer, Hematology/Oncology, Renal programs, Turner Geriatric Clinics or Cardiac Units (Mended Hearts). Personal experience with situation is a prerequisite.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: Approximately 3-4 hours per week
Term of Service: 1 year
Contact: Mary Douglas
Phone: 734.936.4327
Fax: 734.936.9423
Email: maryd@umich.edu
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Department/Unit: University of Michigan Health System Volunteer Service Department
Volunteer Activity: Public Relations/Marketing/Development Volunteers
Description: Assist with fund-raising activities, special event planning, new program development, or TOURS for the Cancer Center, Geriatric Center, Mott Children's Hospital and other areas within the Health System.
Posting Date: Oct 8, 2003
Posting End Date: None
Time Commitment: Approximately 3-4 hours per week
Term of Service: 1 year
Contact: Mary Douglas
Phone: 734.936.4327
Fax: 734.936.9423
Email: maryd@umich.edu
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