WHAT'S WEEKEND FOR GOOD?
Every year, volunteers who are experts in software development, design, and marketing are selected to gather for three days to donate their time and expertise to local nonprofits. Code for Good WM provides workspace, food, coffee, and encouragement.
Our nonprofit partners walk away with technology solutions to further their missions. In turn, those nonprofits create meaningful change here in Grand Rapids and around the globe.
Weekend for Good has helped over 130 local non-profits benefit from over $4,000,000 in donated time from local designers and developers.
Where is weekend for good this year?
Ludus
7471 River St SE
Ada, MI
(This schedule is tentative and subject to change)
Friday, November 6
- Registration/Networking: 5:30 – 6:30 PM
- Welcome from Code for Good: 6:30 – 6:45 PM
- Dinner: 6:45 – 7:30 PM
- Project work begins: 7:30 PM
- Building locked: 9:00 PM
- Building closed: 12:00 AM
Saturday, November 7
- Building unlocked: 7:00 AM
- Breakfast: 7:30 – 10:00 AM
- Lunch: 1:00 – 2:30 PM
- Dinner/Mix & Mingle: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
- Building locked: 9:00 PM
- Building closed: 12:00 AM
Sunday, November 8
- Building unlocked: 7:00 AM
- Breakfast: 8:00 – 10:00 AM
- Lunch: 12:00 – 1:30 PM
- Slides Due: 1:00 PM
- Presentations: 2:00 PM
- WFG closes & cleanup: 3:30 PM
WEekend For Good FAQs
How do I know if I have been selected to volunteer?
Whether you have been selected or not, you should have received an email from volunteer@codeforgoodwm.org explaining what role we have available for you, or if you are on the wait-list. Check your email! If you applied to volunteer but still have not received word of whether you were selected, please reach out using our contact page.
Why wasn't I selected?
We are limited, in part, by the physical space we have available for the event; putting 10 volunteers in a room meant for 4 makes everyone uncomfortable, and doesn’t do much good for our nonprofit beneficiaries.
We assign volunteers to teams based on availability, space, and how well their skills match the nonprofit’s project needs.
If you weren’t selected, it is not a comment on your skill or ability. We would use every person who volunteers if we could. If you know of an organization willing to donate a space that’s capable of hosting 16+ teams of 6-10 people next year, please reach out!
Where is it?
TBD
We’re working on a location for 2026, check back soon!
If did not receive an email assigning you to a role this year, stay home and enjoy your weekend. We love you and thank you for volunteering, but we don’t have enough space or work for all the wonderful people who have applied. Stay tuned for our event!
How do I know what team I'm on?
If you were selected to participate, you should have received a volunteer information packet by email, as well as an email from your volunteer team lead. Those emails should have everything you need; and if they don’t, please contact our volunteer team.
Do I really have to stay until midnight?!
No – of course not! You may notice our schedule starts early and ends late. We stay open late on Friday and Saturday nights to accommodate our night owls who find this time most productive. A Board Member will be onsite through the “Building locked” and “Building closed” hours for those who wish to stay.