Make a Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping others—a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. This annual tradition at Michigan Tech started as a student's LeaderShape vision, but has continued to be our largest day of service each year. The entire Michigan Tech community is invited to participate! Make a Difference Day will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023.
If you have questions about Make a Difference Day, please contact Husky Helpers at 906-487-1963 or huskyhelpers@mtu.edu.
Service Site Registration
Registration for service sites is currently available. Local non-profits, community groups, and area residents are all invited to request assistance. Students typically arrive around 9:30 AM to begin service with an anticipated end time of 2 PM. Service sites should ideally be within 25 miles of campus. Past projects have included yard work, raking, painting, trail maintenance, small build projects, organization, and sewing.
Register as a Service Location
Volunteer Registration
Students, staff, and faculty are invited to register as volunteers for Make a Difference Day. Volunteers will receive a free t-shirt for participating. Volunteer registration will open in mid-September and closes on October 22nd. Want to know exactly what to expect? Read through the steps below!
- Register for Make a Difference Day on GivePulse by October 22nd. Indicate your group name if registering as part of a student organization or house community.
- Check in at the Commons on the ground floor of the Memorial Union Building between 8:30 and 9:00 AM on Saturday, October 28 and receive your free t-shirt.
- Gather with the other volunteers assigned to your service location to review your site information packet and discuss transportation.
- If needed, head to the SLI Garage at 212 East Street to pick up additional supplies. Additional supplies may include rakes, tarps, shovels, etc.
- Travel to your service site with group members and meet your day-of contact for your location.
- Perform service tasks as requested by your day-of contact. Take breaks for water and rest as needed. Have fun!
- You are done when your task is complete, and no later than 2 PM. Return to campus with your group and drop off any supplies to the garage.
- Celebrate! We could not make a difference without volunteers like you. Complete our feedback form to let us know what we can do better next year.
Past Participation