join us today

We invite you to be a part of the exciting growth that is to coming to Franklin's historic Village Center by volunteering with Main Street Franklin.

As a volunteer-driven organization, Main Street Franklin's great results are due to our numerous volunteers who give freely of their time and talents. All of the behind-the-scenes workers and the leadership structure for the entire organization, including the Board of Directors,  Committee Chairs and members, as well as our various Event Chairpersons, are volunteers. Without these people - without you - Main Street Franklin cannot exist.

who can join the msf team?

Everyone! Residents as well as downtown business and property owners are encouraged to become involved with Main Street Franklin through committee participation or as a volunteer with one of the many events and activities that are produced and co-sponsored throughout the year.

To help us best determine how we can utilize your talents and gifts, please fill out our Volunteer Interest Form and then send the form via email to vivian@mainstreetfranklinmi.com. We'll find the perfect place to utilize your talents in Main Street Franklin!

volunteer opportunities

organization committee

The Organization Committee's responsibility is to build support within the community and to keep Main Street Franklin in good working order. This is done by raising money, developing leadership, recruiting members and event volunteers, communicating about Main Street Franklin and its progress, and developing good accounting procedures.

marketing & promotion committee

Marketing a unified, vibrant and quality image of the Franklin Village Center to its residents and visitors alike reflect the efforts of the Marketing & Promotion Committee.

design committee

The visual quality of the historic Franklin Village Center is placed in the hands of the Design Committee. These committee members address such issues as signage, landscaping, public art, parks, building rehab and historic preservation.

business development committee

The Economic Restructuring Committee members are looking and finding ways to recruit new businesses downtown and help existing businesses as they look to expand.

downtown events

Participate occasionally throughout the year as we plan and execute a variety of exciting events that are geared to raising awareness of and increasing business for our village's wonderful retailers, restaurants, and service providers.