Contributions to the Sparrow Foundation come in many forms. Individual donations of time and talent are some of the most precious we receive. Being a volunteer for the Sparrow Foundation not only helps in carrying out the mission of Sparrow, it also allows you to connect to areas of our organization that you're passionate about.

To volunteer for one or more of Sparrow Foundation’s fundraising events (below), please complete the online volunteer form, contact the Sparrow Foundation at 517.364.5680 or e-mail foundation@sparrow.org. We look forward to talking with you soon!

Current Volunteer Opportunities: 

 Sparrow Children’s Center Telethon  Check back next year for information on the 2013 Children's Mircale Network Telethon

  • Staff the phone banks during television pledge drive; individuals and groups welcome. Phone bank volunteers are asked to staff for one to three hours
  • Greet and direct volunteers, staff and families participating in the broadcast
  • Visit with families and donors participating in on-air check presentations and interviews while they wait in the green room
  • Help with event set-up/clean-up

Sparrow Health Classic, Check back next year for information on the 2013 Sparrow Health Classic Golf Outing

  • Help with golfer registration
  • Monitor contest holes on the course
  • Facilitate the putting contest
  • Assist with event set-up/clean-up

Women Working Wonders (W3) 8k/ 5k/0k, September 9, 2012

  • Assist with participant registration
  • Staff water stations 
  • Help with event set-up/clean-up

Spartan Marching Band for Kids Concert, September 9, 2012

  • Staff hospitality areas of the event 
  • Help with event set-up/clean-up

Hike/Bike for Hospice, October 7, 2012


  • Staff various areas of the event
  • Check-in/registration table volunteers
  • Help with event set-up/clean-up

For more information on Sparrow Foundation fundraising events, please visit the events page.