VOLUNTEER ON THE RIVERFRONT More than 400 people volunteered on Detroit’s Riverfront this summer – making popular events like GM River Days and other programs possible. Some want to be part of Detroit’s comeback. Others enjoy meeting new people from all over the world. Many feel the need to give back to our community. The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy appreciates them all.
At events, you might find volunteers setting up, helping with registration and admissions, greeting visitors and leading arts and crafts activities for kids. At other times, volunteers hand out fliers, staff the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy information booth and assist RiverWalk visitors with questions.
“We rely on volunteers to help in so many different ways. The riverfront would not be this vibrant and exciting destination without all these wonderful people,” said Renee Rodriguez, volunteer manager at the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy. “We are thankful for each and every volunteer.”
“There’s so much happening on the riverfront and volunteers are at the center of it all!”
Volunteers can choose to work as little or as much as they like. Some volunteers work a single event once a year and others work a few hours every week. While the busy summer season is over, volunteer opportunities are still available. Many volunteers will be needed for Harvestfest Detroit on October 21. You can be a part of the excitement on Detroit’s Riverfront! Learn about volunteer opportunities at www.detroitriverfront.org/volunteers.
A B OV E A N D B E YO N D Detroit resident James Wilburn goes above and beyond what anyone expects from a volunteer. “He is always willing to give a helping hand no matter what the event or program may be,” said Renee Rodriguez, volunteer manager at the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy.
WAYS TO VO LUN T EE R • Distribute brochures on the RiverWalk • Help with events and programs • Lead arts and crafts activities for kids • Staff the information booth • Be a Riverfront Ambassador • Set up at events • And many more! To find out more about volunteer opportunities, call (313) 566-8207. 8
Visit the Riverfront and you might find James greeting guests or even playing his trumpet. “He is always a friendly, warm person who greets everyone with a smile.” To recognize his tremendous efforts, the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy recently nominated James for a Recognition of Service Excellence (ROSE) Award from the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau. James made it all the way to the finals in the volunteer category. Thanks for all you do, James!