Volunteer Opportunities
Pack & Deliver Food for Families
Volunteers for the food program help prepare and pack food boxes and may even deliver boxes (and smiles) to grateful residents. Dates, locations, and roles vary. You can choose what works best for you when you sign up.
Sheriff’s Office Volunteer Units
Join a specialized team from the Sheriff’s Office. Volunteer groups include traffic control, emergency response, storm monitoring, food service, search and rescue, and others.
Serve in the County Parks
Volunteers provide a critical service to Ottawa County Parks. Whether you are an individual looking for a day to serve or part of a group who wants to have fun while giving back together, there are opportunities for you.
Legal Self-Help Center Volunteer Attendants
If you enjoy interacting with customers and have knowledge of basic court processes, volunteer for the Legal Selp-Help Center. The work is diverse and fulfilling.
Apply for a Board or Commission
Are you interested in becoming more involved in local government? Apply to serve on a County board or commission. Open positions are posted several months before the term ends. Occasionally, seats open mid-term, so check the vacancy page often or sign up to be notified of vacancies.
How to Apply:
- Find a board or commission that interests you here. In the hub, you can explore membership details, term expiration dates, meeting schedules, and more.
- Submit your application and resume online here when a vacancy is posted.
- Watch for your email invitation to schedule and participate in a virtual interview.
- Watch for a follow-up email from the County letting you know if you’ve been appointed.
- Already applied? Check the status of your application here.