Five Reasons To Volunteer Weekly With The Detroit Partnership

The Detroit Partnership is a student-run 501(C)(3) nonprofit that seeks to unite the University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus with the city of Detroit through a variety of service-learning programs. We have 30+ weekly programs each semester, offered Monday through Saturday, that include after-school tutoring, adult programs, dance classes, and more! To learn more and to sign up for a program today, visit our website: www.thedetroitpartnership.org.

1. Get to know the City of Detroit

Sophie Jantz

Detroit is a diverse and culturally-rich metropolis, and with our 30+ weekly programs you’re bound to learn about a new side of Detroit you didn’t expect. From Mexicantown, Midtown, Eastside, and Brightmoor, our programs give you the opportunity to learn about new part of Detroit.

2. Meet other University of Michigan Students

Sophie Jantz

Approximately 230 students volunteer with us weekly during the semester. Volunteering is one of the best ways to meet other students, especially if you are an incoming freshman.

3. Gain New Perspectives

Sophie Jantz

Weekly programs allow you to experience different parts of Detroit, as well as work with local community members who are doing important work in the city. Whether this is your first time in Detroit, or if you’ve lived in the city your whole life, volunteering presents the opportunity to learn something valuable from these communities.

4. Learn about...Squash?

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The Detroit Partnership offers a diverse array of weekly volunteer opportunities, including dance classes, state identification programs, ESL courses, and Racquet Up Detroit!

5. Make More of Your College Experience

Talia Gerstle

Weekly service-learning programs allow you to gain real skills and experiences that can help you in your future career endeavors. The City of Detroit is only a short drive from campus, but you may find that you'll learn more from one day at your program than you will from a week's worth of classes.