The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy welcomes millions of visitors each year through its various events and programs. Our dedicated volunteer corps is the force that makes it all possible.
Become a Detroit Riverfront Volunteer Today! Make new friends while helping make the riverfront a safe, clean, beautiful, and accessible gathering place for all.
To learn more about volunteer opportunities with the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, click here.
Already a DRFC volunteer?
Log in to Volgistics to view the volunteer schedule, sign up for assignments, and track hours.
Interested in becoming a DRFC volunteer?
- Complete and submit our online Volunteer Application. Applicants will be contacted ahead of the next DRFC Volunteer Info Session.
- Attend a DRFC Volunteer Info Session over Zoom. You will receive an email ahead of the next scheduled DRFC Voluntee Info Session to RSVP. All interested volunteers must attend a DRFC Volunteer Info Session prior to attending our in-person training.
- After attending the DRFC Volunteer Info Session, you will be asked to sign and return a Release and Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement and complete a background screener.
- Once your paperwork has been completed, you will attend an in-person training where you will learn more about succeeding as a volunteer, receive your volunteer uniform, and sign up for your first volunteer assignment.
Upcoming DRFC Volunteer Info Sessions and In-Person Trainings (dates may be subject to change):
March
- Volunteer Info Session (Zoom): Monday, March 17 @ 6 PM
- In-Person Training: Monday, March 31 @ 6 PM
May
- Volunteer Info Session (Zoom): Monday, May 12 @ 6 PM
- In-Person Training: Monday, May 26 PM @ 6 PM
July
- Volunteer Info Session (Zoom): Monday, July 14 @ 6 PM
- In-Person Training: Monday, July 28 @ 6 PM
September
- Volunteer Info Session (Zoom): Monday, September 15 @ 6 PM
- In-Person Training: Monday, September 29 @ 6 PM
Group Volunteer Opportunities
Please follow the link below to learn about ways your organization can become a DRFC Corporate Champion or a DRFC Corporate Steward.
Overall DRFC Volunteer Program Sponsor
Previous DRFC Corporate Champions
Previous DRFC Corporate Stewards
For more information about volunteering, please e-mail david.miechiels@detroitriverfront.org.