Volunteer
come for an hour. come for a day.
The Bridge is run by the community, for the community and it isn't without our volunteers that the ministry of The Bridge would be possible. If you would like to volunteer as an individual, group, or business - all are welcome! Previous experience is not required - we provide training for any and all volunteer positions. Try on a shift and see what you think!
Volunteers that want to serve at the current Bridge location can reserve shifts through the SignUp Genius platform. Check back as the link will be updated for future months for shifts, positions, and work days! Check out the job descriptions and requirements below for each position and then please follow the applicable button below to sign up.
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Volunteer at the Loons Stadium
It's Loons Baseball Time! There is an opportunity to raise money for the Bridge Food Center by volunteering at the Loons Baseball Stadium. The Bridge is scheduled to volunteer at 5 games -f 2 kid’s day games (15 volunteers/game) and 3 evening games (10 volunteers/game). The Bridge will earn $100/volunteer (which will be doubled by a matching donation) for the two kid’s games (possible $3,000/game) and $50 for each of the evening games (possible $500/game). Volunteers must be 16 years old or older. The dates are listed below and our website has been updated for you to be able to sign up. The time commitment is from 8:00-1:30ish for the kid’s games and 5:00-8:45 for the evening games often allowing you to catch the last couple innings.
What does volunteering at this event look like?
For the kid’s games, the volunteers are “runners” - securing the ordered food and drinks at the concession stands. For the evening games volunteers will be at the pavilion serving a buffet style meal followed by clean up afterwards. For all the games, parking is free and one free non-alcoholic beverage will be provided while volunteering so please eat before coming or plan to purchase food after your shift is completed. They accept cash at the kid’s day games but otherwise the stadium is cashless so please plan accordingly.
Loons Game Dates
Thursday, June 12, 5:00 start for 7:05 game
Thursday, July 10th, 5:00 start for 7:05 game
Wednesday, August 6th, 5:00 start for 7:05 game
Kids Day Games
Friday, May 2nd, 8:00am start
Tuesday, May 13th, 8:00am start
Attire
The only requirement is an attire of black or khaki shorts/long pants with closed toe shoes. The Bridge will provide you with one of our bright green t-shirts for you to wear and keep. The Loons stadium will provide an apron and hat, to be returned at the end of your shift.
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Volunteer Positions
If you are interested in learning more about the following positions, please contact a supervisor at the Bridge at 989-444-8000 as these positions are not currently set up through Sign-Up Genius.
FARMER'S MARKET PICK-UP
Build rapport with vendors at the Farmer's Market that frequently donate to The Bridge. In this volunteer position, you will attend the Farmer's Market to ask if any of the vendors have donations that you can pick up. This individual is also responsible to delivering the donations to The Bridge during its open hours.
EVENT PLANNER
The Event Planners will understand and be able to communicate passionately about the mission of the Bridge. Documenting the process is critical to ensure ongoing consistency and ease of planning this event. The planners will coordinate scheduling with the golf course, communicate with the golfers, work with sponsors to ensure proper signage, payment, etc.