Summer 2022, like the last two years, will be adapted to keep everyone safe while still offering fun,flexible, fulfilling opportunities to paint, plant and play:

• We will send regular email to Registered Volunteers with upcoming projects.

• Volunteers can sign up for as many or as few projects as they wish.

• Everyone is responsible for their own transportation.

Summer in the City has simple goal — service that serves — a lot of moving parts. Here is a How To Video and answers to some frequently asked questions. If you have any other questions, suggestions or concerns, we would love to hear from you.

WHO

VOLUNTEERS
Anyone who is 14 or older or done with 8th grade can volunteer.
Q. What if I am done with 8th grade but not yet 14? A. You are eligible to volunteer.
Q. What if I have one child in high school and another in middle school? A. Contact us.
Q. Can I bring a group of people to volunteer? A. Sure! Fill this out.

CREW
Dedicated, dynamic volunteer leaders run every facet of Summer in the City.
Q. How old do you have to be to serve on the Crew? A. You need to be done with junior year of high school or older.
Q. Do I need to have prior volunteer experience? A. No, we’ll train you to be an effective leader and facilitator.
Q. How much time do I have to commit? Q. Generally, you should be able to do at least 20 out of the 30 project days for Crew.
Q. If I can’t commit to joining the Crew, can I still help lead? Q. Everyone at SITC has the opportunity to be a “servant leader.”

WHAT

FUN, FLEXIBLE, FULFILLING
We develop and facilitate our projects to work for both volunteers and community partners.
Q. Fun? A. It’s a blast — social, inclusive, fast-paced, action-packed.
Q. Flexible? A. Just register online and come whenever you want.
Q. Fulfilling? A. It feels great to do good and you can “fulfill” your community service requirement while you’re at it.

PAINT, PLANT, PLAY
No prior experience necessary — just positive energy and purposeful engagement.
Q. Paint? A. Murals. They are all over the city. You don’t have to be an artist to contribute.
Q. Plant? A. Community gardens and farms that are part of the city’s urban agriculture movement.
Q. Play? A. Day camps with fun activities for volunteers and campers do to together. And Friday Field Trips!

WHAT ELSE
Q. How do I know what I will be doing each day? A. You don’t. We work to have a variety of options available and count on volunteers to be flexible.
Q. What if I only want do to one kind of project? A. Let us know — just know that we can’t guarantee you’ll always get the project of your choice.
Q. Can I volunteer at the same site as my friends? A. Yes, as long as everyone arrives on time and is flexible about their project.

WHERE

PROJECTS
Q. Where are the projects? A. Neighborhoods throughout Detroit, as well as Highland Park and Hamtramck.
Q. Is it safe for me? A. Yes. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have additional concerns.
Q. Is it safe for my car? A. Yes. Don’t leave any valuables in plain site.