Volunteer at RIM

At Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan (RIM), volunteers make a tremendous impact on patients, their recovery and the overall experience of undergoing rehab at RIM.

If you think you might be a good fit for our volunteer program, please apply using the application below or contact Shannon Higdon with questions [email protected]

Volunteer Requirements

• Age requirement: You must be at least 15-years-old
• Time commitment:
• We ask for a weekly commitment of at least three hours per week
• We prefer volunteers perform 100 hours of service consecutively
• These requests result in a volunteer period that is approximately two semesters or eight months
• Time of year:
• Volunteers are needed year-round
• Summer-only opportunities are available but are limited and require a commitment of at least six hours a week for a minimum of 50 hours of consecutive service. We begin accepting applications for summer volunteering in March

Accepted applicants must complete:

• Via email, we'll discuss your interests and skills and will explain the medical screening and orientation processes
• A basic health screening and TB clearance
• A two-hour orientation session

Placement options

Placements are based on interests, abilities, time availability and the current needs of RIM.

Application

How To Become a Volunteer

1. Click here to complete the online Volunteer Application Form
2. Make a copy of your photo ID
3. Choose one personal reference to write a letter of recommendation.
• This person:
• Cannot be a family member
• Can be an employer, professional or church affiliation, teacher, etc.
4. Send a copy of your photo ID and reference letter to the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan one of three ways:
• Email: [email protected]
• Fax: (313) 745-9064
• Mail to:
  Shannon Higdon
  Volunteer Services
  Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
  261 Mack Ave., Room 233
  Detroit, MI 48201