Student Volunteers Welcome at Packard
For many high school students, community service hours are an important step toward graduation. At the Packard Proving Grounds, they can also become an opportunity to gain new experiences, meet people in your community, and play a meaningful role at one of Michigan’s nationally recognized historic sites.
Make a Difference in Your Community
Throughout the year, volunteers help bring the Proving Grounds to life by welcoming visitors, supporting special events, assisting vendors, and creating memorable experiences for guests of all ages. Whether you’re helping families at the Packard Farmers Market, lending a hand during the Annual Fall Open House, or assisting with other seasonal events, every volunteer contributes to the welcoming atmosphere that makes the Packard Proving Grounds a destination for the community.
For nearly a century, the Packard Proving Grounds has stood as a symbol of innovation, ingenuity, and automotive excellence. Today, volunteers of all ages help preserve its history while ensuring it remains a place where the community can gather, learn, and create new memories. Student volunteers become an important part of that mission, working alongside experienced volunteers and staff while gaining valuable hands-on experience of their own.
Volunteer Hours This Season
With a variety of events taking place later this summer and throughout the fall, now is the perfect time to kickstart community service hours for the new school year. Students can volunteer for a single event or return throughout the season, choosing opportunities that fit around school, extracurricular activities, and other commitments.
Gain Experience Beyond the Classroom
Along the way, volunteers gain much more than service hours. They develop communication, teamwork, customer service, and problem- solving skills while building confidence in a welcoming, supportive environment. It’s also an opportunity to meet people who share a passion for giving back and to discover a place that has played an important role in Michigan’s automotive history.
Getting Started
Getting started is simple. Students can complete a volunteer application through the Packard Proving Grounds’ online volunteer portal, powered by Point. Once approved, they’ll be able to browse upcoming volunteer opportunities, sign up for events that match their schedules, and conveniently track their community service hours throughout the season.
Whether you’re looking to fulfill a graduation requirement, gain real-world experience, or simply give back to your community, there’s a place for you at the Packard Proving Grounds. We look forward to welcoming the next generation of volunteers to work alongside the dedicated individuals who continue to keep this remarkable historic site thriving.
Ready to get involved? Visit the Packard Proving Grounds volunteer page to complete your application and explore upcoming volunteer opportunities.
