Makers
String bracelets and design necklaces. We teach you everything.
Get involved
Volunteer with D4D
Open to everyone in Metro Detroit: kids, teens, college students, parents, and adults. No age requirement and no experience needed.
- All ages welcomeWe are not age-restricted
- Service hoursSigned off by a board member
- No experienceWe teach everything on site
- All of Metro DetroitAny school, any city
Different skills
Find your place
Everyone brings something different. Here are a few of the ways volunteers help.
Writers
Write and decorate cards of encouragement for kids and families.
Storytellers
Photograph events, make content, and help spread the word.
Organizers
Set up, check in volunteers, pack gifts, and keep things running.
Connectors
Introduce D4D to businesses, schools, and charities you know.
Fundraisers
Help plan fundraisers and reach out to local sponsors.
Sign up
Two minutes to start.
Our volunteer interest form goes straight to our Director of Volunteer Operations, who will reach out with upcoming events. It asks for:
- Name
- Phone number
- Age (all ages welcome)
- City
- School or organization
- Parent/guardian contact (if under 18)
- Interests & skills
- Availability
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Your information is only used to contact you about D4D events and is never sold or shared.
Volunteer FAQ
Before you come
Is there an age requirement to volunteer?
No. D4D is not age-restricted and everyone is welcome: kids, teens, college students, parents, and adults. Volunteers under 18 are asked to list a parent or guardian contact on the sign-up form.
How do I sign up to volunteer?
Fill out the volunteer interest form on our Get Involved page. It asks for your name, email, phone, age, city, and what you are interested in. Our Director of Volunteer Operations will reach out with upcoming events.
Can I earn community service or volunteer hours?
Yes. Volunteers can earn community service hours at D4D events. Bring any form your school, NHS chapter, or program requires and a board member can sign off on the hours you complete.
Do I need to be good at crafts?
Not at all. The name says it: different skills, shared purpose. We teach everything at the event, and there are jobs for every skill set, from stringing beads and writing cards to photography, organizing, outreach, and fundraising.
Is D4D a school club?
No. D4D is an independent, community-wide organization open to anyone in Metro Detroit, not tied to a single school. Students from any school are welcome.