STATUS: Open

SERVICE AREA: Detroit’s 9th Precinct in ZIP code 48205.

CLIENTS SERVED: Residents, block clubs, and community leaders in the 9th Precinct

DESCRIPTION: Camp Restore Detroit connects community members and block clubs with volunteer groups to complete community-led projects. Volunteers help address blight, improve neighborhood spaces, and make basic improvements to damaged homes. Camp Restore does not provide funding or materials for home-repair projects. Projects are matched with volunteer groups whose skills fit the work.

SERVICES / PROGRAMS:

• Community Beautification: Volunteers may clear vacant lots, plant flowers and trees, clear sidewalks, remove blight, board up abandoned houses, and assist with other neighborhood improvement projects.
• Home Repair: Community members can submit requests for improvements to their homes, including painting and basic home repairs. Camp Restore matches requests with volunteer groups based on the skills needed for the project. Funding and materials are not provided by Camp Restore.
• Community Events: Volunteers can provide extra assistance for community events and activities organized by neighborhood residents and community leaders.
• Volunteer Service Projects: Churches, businesses, schools, youth groups, and other volunteer teams can participate in service projects. Projects are selected and coordinated around community needs and the interests/skills of the volunteer group.

HOW TO APPLY: Block club leaders and community members can submit a Volunteer Request Form online or by printable form to request volunteers for a community project. Projects are chosen and led by community leaders. For home-repair requests, Camp Restore should be contacted to determine whether the project can be matched with an appropriate volunteer group.