• 10.22.25 – Dégagé Ministries Dinner Service – Volunteer Opportunity

    Degage Ministries 139 Sheldon Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

    Our Community Engagement Committee is pleased to offer the following volunteer opportunity for our Rotarians to serve dinner to those in need! Date: Wednesday, October 22nd Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Volunteers Needed: 5 Location: Dégagé Ministries 139 Sheldon Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EA8A823A0FD0-58967380-dgag

  • 10.23.25 – Bev Thiel – Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity Kent County

    Kent Country Club 1600 College Ave NE, Grand Rapids

    Speaker: Bev Thiel - Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity Kent County Speaker Topic: Imagine Capital Campaign for Affordable Housing in Kent County Bio: Bev has been Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Kent County since 2019. She has dedicated her career to the not-for-profit sector and is an advocate for racial equity in affordable housing.…

  • 10.25.25 – Greenwood Cemetery – Clean Up – Volunteer Opportunity

    Greenwood Cemetery 1373 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Our Community Engagement Committee is pleased to offer the following volunteer opportunity for our Rotarians and friends for a Cemetery Clean-Up on October 25th. Dates: Saturday, October 25th - Cemetery Clean-Up Time: 9:30 AM - Noon Volunteers Needed: 12–15 Location: Greenwood Cemetery 1273 Leonard St. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EA8A823A0FD0-58451939-greenwood

  • 10.30.25 – Britany Affolter-Caine, PhD – Executive Director, Research Universities for Michigan (RU4M)

    Kent Country Club 1600 College Ave NE, Grand Rapids

    Speaker: Britany Affolter-Caine, PhD - Executive Director, Research Universities for Michigan (RU4M) Speaker Topic: Research Universities for Michigan (RU4M) Bio: Dr. Britany Affolter-Caine is the executive director of Research Universities for Michigan (RU4M), an alliance of Michigan State University, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University. As one of the nation's top university innovation…

  • 11.3.25 – Community Food Club – Volunteer Opportunity

    Community Food Club 1100 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Our Community Engagement Committee is pleased to offer the following volunteer opportunity for our Rotarians to restock shelves at the Community Food Club! This is a family-friendly event; minors are allowed with a guardian. Date: Monday, November 3rd Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Volunteers Needed: 6 Needed, but can accommodate up to 10 volunteers Location: Community…

  • 11.13.25 – Dana Hebreard, Ph.D. – Assistant Director, CLAS Center for Experiential Learning, GVSU

    Kent Country Club 1600 College Ave NE, Grand Rapids

    Speaker: Dana Hebreard, Ph.D. - Assistant Director, CLAS Center for Experiential Learning, GVSU Speaker Topic: Talent Link initiative at Grand Valley State University Bio: Dana, originally from Brooklyn, New York, grew up in various big cities such as Chicago and Miami. She attended Indiana University Bloomington, where she received undergraduate degrees in journalism and communication.…

  • 11.20.25 – Dr. Chet Zelasko, Ph.D – Scientist, Speaker & Author

    Kent Country Club 1600 College Ave NE, Grand Rapids

    Speaker: Dr. Chet Zelasko, Ph.D Speaker Topic: Be the example for the change you seek in others (Health & Wellness) Bio: Dr. Chet Zelasko, PhD is a health scientist, speaker, and author who specializes in translating complex scientific research into practical health and wellness strategies. With a PhD in Exercise Physiology and Health Education from…

  • 11.24.25 – Children’s Healing Center – Volunteer Opportunity

    Children's Healing Center 1580 E Beltline Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Our Community Engagement Committee is pleased to offer the following volunteer opportunity for our Rotarians to decorate rooms at the Children's Healing Center! Date: Monday, November 25th Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Volunteers Needed: 10 Location: Children's Healing Center 1580 E Beltline Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EA8A823A0FD0-59032604-childrens