Opportunities From: Volunteer Wisconsin

Help us make the holidays bright for children and families leaving homelessness behind. We need a group of 4-10 people/elves who are ready to roll up their sleeves and organize donated gifts so they can be distributed to families. Volunteers will organize gifts from Hope House's generous donors into age ranges and gift types so that parents and case managers can select perfect gifts for each child Hope House is serving. We are ideally looking for a group available for a 2-4 hours shift either the afternoon of Monday Dec 15th or the morning of Tuesday Dec 16th. 

We currently have a 14-year-old boy from Appleton waiting to be matched with a mentor. This teen boy has a variety of interests including swimming, wrestling, and video games. He also enjoys playing chess, cooking, and going to skate parks. He would love watching a Packers' game or a 49ers’ game with a mentor.

The child described above is 1 of nearly 30 kids waiting to be matched with a mentor. 

For information on how to become a mentor with the Outagamie County Mentoring Program, email us at hhsmentors@outagamie.org or call (920) 832-5961. We’d love to answer any questions you may have!

We currently have a 12-year-old girl from Appleton waiting to be matched with a mentor. This friendly and outgoing girl enjoys art, cooking, and being outdoors. She loves animals, trampoline parks, and pizza. Her parents are currently going through a divorce, and she is looking forward to spending some time out of the house with a mentor.

The child described above is 1 of nearly 30 kids currently waiting to be matched with a mentor.

For information on how to become a mentor with the Outagamie County Mentoring Program, email us at hhsmentors@outagamie.org or call (920) 832-5961. We’d love to answer any questions you may have about our program.

MMC-Weston is in need of Volunteers in their new Outpatient Surgery Center.  This volunteer position involves assisting patients with check in and serving as a liaison between the Surgery Staff and family members.  Shifts are 7:00am-11:00 am and 11:00am-3:00pm Monday through Friday.

Our volunteers make the magic happen—and we’d love for you to join the celebration! If you’re ready to share some cheer, meet wonderful people, and be part of a beloved community tradition, come help us make JanBoree shine.

We’re proud that we’re able to offer a wide variety of internship opportunities at The Center. Whether it’s community outreach, fundraising, or day-to-day operations of a non-profit, there’s something for you. And we’ll tailor the experience for every intern that comes through our doors. We’ll work with the local universities to meet the needs of your internship and make sure you have an experience to help boost you into the professional field of interest. O

Our highest need for interns include:

To get involved, contact us and specify that you are interested in being an intern.

Provide information about The Center at events. Events can range from weekends, evenings to daytime, depending on the opportunity! All materials will be given prior to the event. This is most active during the summer/fall months, with occasional opportunities throughout winter/spring.

Assist with our events for 2026! We are currently planning an event every month, get involved with the events that interest you/need additional support. Number and hours of meetings depend on event size and need.

Have a passion for researching and/or writing? Join our committee! We meet twice a month to discuss what we envision for The Center, search for grants, work on them in a collaborative setting, and review to submit. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 6pm, virtual.

Have a passion for fundraising? Join our committee! We meet once a month to come together with updates on current fundraisers. You would assist with other fundraisers, have potential to create your own, and help run the ones you get involved with. There will always be multiple people involved in each fundraiser. The meetings are one hour/month plus any additional meetings for current fundraisers.

Duties include:

You will never be alone at The Center while volunteering in this area. Someone will be available to answer any/all questions as they come up!

Duties include:

Assist with clothing closet appointments

Sort incoming donations

Occasional cleaning

Answer the phone as needed

You will never be alone at The Center while volunteering in this area. Someone will be available to answer any/all questions as they come up!

Our Winter Clothing Drive is officially underway! We are collecting new winter items: coats, boots, gloves, warm hats, and snow pants for AASD families in need.

Drop off donations at the Welcome Center – Family and Community Engagement Office (2701 N Oneida St.) between 9:00 am and 2:30 pm on any school day now through January 30th.

Join Riveredge’s conservation staff as we remove invasive buckthorn at Mayhew Woods. Buckthorn removal is one of the most important steps for restoring the land around us. Because of the expansive reach this plant has, the forest floor under the buckthorn is almost entirely bare. Removing buckthorn in the winter allows our team to spend less time managing the plant in the spring and summer, instead working to reintroduce native species in the newly cleared area!

If you’re looking for an opportunity to get outside and participate in local conservation efforts, you’ve come to the right place! Please dress for the elements and prepare to hike off trail. Tools and PPE provided.

Join Riveredge’s conservation staff as we remove invasive buckthorn at Mayhew Woods. Buckthorn removal is one of the most important steps for restoring the land around us. Because of the expansive reach this plant has, the forest floor under the buckthorn is almost entirely bare. Removing buckthorn in the winter allows our team to spend less time managing the plant in the spring and summer, instead working to reintroduce native species in the newly cleared area!

If you’re looking for an opportunity to get outside and participate in local conservation efforts, you’ve come to the right place! Please dress for the elements and prepare to hike off trail. Tools and PPE provided.

Stamp Giveaway: We will be handing out FREE postage stamps for Tax Day on April 15, 2026, from 12-1pm at United States Post Office, located at:  790 Hansen Rd E, Green Bay, WI 54304 Green Bay, WI  54304.  The Stamp Giveaway is a Planned Act of Christian Kindness (P.A.C.K.) event is a little reminder to us to send in our taxes just like Jesus put a “stamp” on our sins by dying on the cross out of his love for us.

Valentine's Day Rose Giveaway:

We are looking for some extra hands to help with our No-Rehearsal Christmas Pageant! Volunteers will help with costume changes, guide groups of children, and help everyone enjoy this fun tradition! Please note - anyone that volunteers with children at our fellowship are required to complete a background check.

Cedar Community is looking for volunteers to help set up for a Chilli Social and Book Sale.  The volunteer need will be on Thursday, January 22nd from 9:30-11:30 AM.  Volunteers will help set up for the book sale (which will be held on Saturday, January 24th); unpacking boxes of books onto tables will be the primary task. 

If you are interested, please call Bonnie at 262-306-4218 or email at bamerling@cedarcommunity.org

Our after-school program provides a variety of academic support for youth from elementary up to high school. Our current high school program is small and provides homework support, test prep, and life skills services. 

One of our new students is learning the Hmong language in school and would like to have a tutor in afterschool to provide homework support. This student primarily meets on Saturdays at our center but may be willing to work with a tutor on a different day during the week. 

If you have any interest or questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. The next step is completing our online volunteer application and background check approval.

The Children's Museum of Green Bay is in need of volunteers to help support our annual Hot Cocoa With The Gingerbread Man event!

Volunteers may assist with the following:

Every volunteer is required to complete our waiver prior to volunteering.

Our afterschool program for middle schoolers is creating a weekly career explorations group that exposes youth to professional fields they have expressed interest in. We have a few who are interested in the medical and healthcare field (forensic pathologist, anesthesiologist, pediatric surgeon) and the kids would love to meet and chat with these students and professionals. We can even design an activity around a guest speaker's topic, with supplies provided by our center. 

If you are medical/healthcare professional or student in the field and have a passion for interacting with youth, please contact us to set up a day and time to visit the center. We are looking for guest speakers in December and January. *Background check is required and can be completed on our website or in-person.

Our middle school program has 6-15 youth who regularly attend. The career explorations group will meet on Mondays 3:30-5pm and Tuesdays 5-7pm. 

Volunteer at the 2026 Garden & Green Living Expo!

Support PBS Wisconsin's mission to enrich, educate, and entertain diverse audiences of all ages by volunteering at the 2026 Garden & Green Living Expo, scheduled February 13-15 at the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin. The Garden & Green Living Expo is a community educational event and fundraiser hosted by PBS Wisconsin and the UW-Madison - Extension Horticulture Program. This three-day event celebrates the latest trends in gardening, landscaping, and green living with more than 100 free educational seminars and demonstrations. More info on the Expo can be found at the event website here: wigardenexpo.com

It takes more than 250 volunteers to help make the show a success. We offer 30 diverse volunteer roles—including ticket taker, handstamper, ticket sales, volunteer check-in, attendee greeter, seminar assistant, and more—with most volunteer shifts between three to four hours long.

Volunteers will receive a one-day admission ticket and parking pass on the day(s) you volunteer so you can fully enjoy the show—including the free education offerings and Exhibitor Mall—before or after your shift.

How to sign up to volunteer:

A tutorial video that walks you through the registration and sign-up process can be viewed by clicking on the following link. We recommend you watch this video before signing up. 

mediaspace.wisc.edu/media/PBS.._301k8w4z

Volunteer with our Older Adults Program

If you have art experience, natural talent for instruction, or an abundant amount of creativity, our participants would definitely enjoy some of that time & energy while working on some amazing Arts & Crafts projects with you. Any specialty if welcome, join now!

We have several large donations of food that need sorting for distribution. This involves checking expiration dates and organizing items by category, such as cereal, pasta, canned meat, etc. A group of 5 to 10 volunteers would be a great help to us. We can be flexible with the time and date.

We are seeking bilingual volunteers to co-facilitate museum programs in Spanish and English. Shifts vary and depend on the programming schedule. This unique volunteer role provides an opportunity for connection with families, museum staff, and play centered programming. 

Our Lobby Host volunteers greet all patients, visitors and coworkers in a positive and professional manner.  They assist patients with directions and general questions, and provide wheelchair transports and escorts throughout our clinic.  Lobby Hosts are needed at our clinics in La Crosse and Onalaska. Click here to apply: Mayo Clinic Volunteers

FDL county united way is gearing up to Rake a Difference. We are looking for amazing volunteers to help make a real impact in our community! Every fall, teams of volunteers come together to rake leaves and assist elderly resident, individuals with disabilities, and neighbors who need extra help preparing their yards for winter. This event id powered by kindness and we need you to help make it happen. Let's show what Fond du Lac county can do when we come together. If your interested in volunteering or want more information, please reach out.
Together , we can Rake a Difference- One yard one neighbor, one act of kindness at a time!

We provide Hope Care Packages to families experiencing a medical crisis. To finish assembling the 90 backpacks we have started for families in need, we are still looking for the following items:

If you’re able to help with any of these items, we would greatly appreciate it!

The Gingerbread House Christmas Gift Giving Program provides holiday cheer to families in need! This seasonal program through The Youth and Family Project has been warmly embraced by the entire community and has been incredibly successful in past years thanks to our incredible volunteers!

Volunteer tasks will be dependent on what our exact needs are at that time and will vary each day. Tasks may include helping set up, running gifts during drop off and pick up, organizing gifts, 'shopping' for gifts from general donations, and clean up. 

Please note the following:

Details including the location of this year's Gingerbread House, parking information, where to enter, and more will be provided in a confirmation email from The Youth and Family Project. We look forward to another successful Gingerbread House season!

Child Protection Policy: The Youth and Family Project, Inc. provides many services to vulnerable populations and recognizes that anyone may have the potential to abuse children in some way. The Youth and Family Project will take all reasonable steps to ensure unsuitable people are prevented from working with children. Prior to volunteer work, all prospective volunteers must complete an application form. The application form will elicit information about an applicant's past and a self disclosure about any criminal record. The application can be found here: https://form.jotform.com/251546028323149. 

This Christmas season, help spread warmth, hope, and joy to families in need through our Adopt Joy for Christmas Drive! There are several ways you can make a difference:

Every act of kindness adds up to something beautiful. Come join us in Adopting Your Joy this Christmas by helping families in our community experience comfort, care, and the true spirit of the season.

Join our new non-profit in protecting dark and starry night skies in the Driftless area and beyond.  We are working to educate the public about light pollution and helping communities, businesses, organizations and individuals make responsible lighting choices.  We need both creative and analytical thinkers to help us to do the following:

If you are interested in becoming part of a team that is reclaiming the lost night, let us know and we can discuss how your skills can be put to good use today to improve our environment.

The La Crosse Warming Center’s mission is to work with the greater La Crosse community to better serve those experiencing homelessness with dignity and respect by providing a safe and warm place for homeless adults 18 years and older to get in out of the cold during the winter months from November 1 until April 30. Guests are able to take a shower and wash their clothes. The center offers open intake from 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm each night. The center does allow those individuals who are currently suffering from mental health and/or addictions to enter the facility as long as they are acting in a calm and respectful manner. To keep the doors open, hundreds of volunteers from area churches and the community are needed to staff the center.

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of La Crosse volunteers on the third Friday of every month. Every volunteer must fill out a volunteer application for Catholic Charities files. Volunteer Application form needs to be filled out before arrival. Find it here.

On Friday, Dec 19, the Boys & Girls Clubs partnered with Feeding America will be distributing boxes of food to kids and families in need. 

Help keep Interfaith Caregivers’ vans safe, clean, and ready for older adults in our community! We’re looking for volunteers to clean and sanitize our fleet on a regular schedule, typically on weekends or after hours, depending on van usage, with at least a weekly commitment. Volunteers coordinate with our Transportation Director to ensure every vehicle is comfortable and welcoming for seniors. Perfect for people who love to clean! Equipment is provided, and while an interior/exterior car wash is available at a partner agency during the winter, the focus is on keeping the van interiors clean and ready for our clients.

At 4-C, we rely on community members like you to help us help children. This giving season we’re asking for in-kind donations of single-serving snacks and cleaning supplies to support our family programming and free lending library.

Shop our wish list directly at qrco.de/4-CAmazon!

*Greatest needs!

Shop our wish list directly at qrco.de/4-CAmazon!

You can also drop off wish list items at 4-C’s Resource Room*:

5 Odana Court, Madison, WI 53719

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

10am – 2pm

*We will be closed Wednesday, November 26 and Thursday, November 27

4-C offers free services to families like monthly Play and Learn, Open Play, and Storytime programming (check out our calendar for upcoming events).

Learn more about 4-C’s Family Resource Center.

Toy kits, big books, activity backpacks, book kits, storytime backpacks, and more! Our lending library is packed with hundreds of curated and themed items available for check-out.

Looking to laminate? 4-C’s Resource Room has both large and small laminators you can use for a small fee. We also have rainy day craft kits for sale, along with paper and other craft supplies. You can also bring your own paper and use our die cuts!

Visit the Resource Room*

5 Odana Court, Madison, WI 53719

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

10am – 2pm

*We will be closed Wednesday, November 26 and Thursday, November 27

Learn more about 4-C’s Resource Room.

·       Donate – make a one-time or recurring donation

·       Buy official 4-C shirts and more

·       Volunteer

See the full list of ways you can support 4-C by visiting our website.

Questions? Contact donation@4-c.org

Come help us restore a former trail area and/or naturalize between campsites by assisting in spreading native seed.  This technique is called "frost" seeding and allows winter cold and snow to gradually work the native seeds into the ground and prepare the seed for germination next spring.  Exposure to winter weather is vital to successful seeding of many native species.

If you aren't free on the date/time noted below, but this experience interests you, feel free to reach out anyhow.  You might be able to participate now or in the future with seed collection and preparation for frost seeding.

Hospice volunteers are an important part of the specialized team of caregivers, dedicated to providing comfort and care to patients and families struggling with life-limiting illness. Services are provided wherever the patient calls home (personal residence, assisted living, nursing home, etc.)

Hospice volunteers help patients live the highest quality of life for whatever time remains. Volunteers can help in many ways, including offering companionship, memory making and life reviews, allowing caregivers/family members time to take care of themselves, light housekeeping, and running errands like groceries!

To learn more and apply to become a hospice volunteer, please see our website: https://www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/volunteer-services or call our Program Coordinator at 608-775-3294

We hold hospice volunteer trainings three times each year. Our next hospice volunteer training will take place in February 2026

Here is the wish list to MARC East:

Thank you for your support!!!

Join us for the Downtown Appleton Christmas Parade! We are looking for 20-30 volunteers to join our parade float and walk alongside during the parade.

We are in need of some supplies to keep children active and engaged in the outdoors all winter long! Items are linked below and can be purchased from any retailer as long as it is the exact item (unless otherwise noted).

Items can be dropped off or shipped to the Aldo Leopold Nature Center at 330 Femrite Drive, Monona, WI 53716. Thank you for your support in keeping kids engaged with nature!

Bucket of Scat

Bubble Solution (any large bottle of non toxic bubble solution works) 

Construction Paper (any 9"x12" construction paper works)

Sidewalk Chalk (any large sidewalk chalk works)

Magnifier Loupes

Sensory Chew Necklaces

Children's Snow Suits (Size 6/7, 8/9, 10/11, and 12/13 in colors yellow or navy)

Stonz Mittens (sizes 5/6 or 7+ in colors black or gray)

Supply Wagons for Educators

Sunprint Kits

Help Habitat for Humanity with coverage of the ReStore Donation Hotline! The ReStore Donation Hotline schedules free pick-ups for donations of furniture, appliances, and other home improvement items, as well as answering incoming questions about donating.

Donation Hotline Representatives make the ReStore a place donors want to come back and donate to. They maintain high customer satisfaction with their exceptional problem-solving and conversational skills.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Commitment

Training: New volunteers receive on-the-job training with Donations staff

Sign up for a shift by visiting https://habitatdane.volunteerhub.com and look for any shifts titled "ReStore Donation Hotline Coverage."

Here is the list for MARC Stoughton:

Motion Bubbler Sensory Toys

Therapy Sensory Brushes

Sensory Fidget Bracelet

Moving Sand Art

Meditation White Noise Sound Machine

Sent Infused Grounding Stones

Weighted Lap Blanket

Ocean Light Projector

Breathing Ball Visual Mediation

Expandable Breathing Ball Sphere

Cordless Back Massager

Galaxy Projector

Push Peel Sensory Activity Board

Sensory Stones

Weighted Hug ball

Lavendar Scented Stress Balls

Thank you to our supporters!

CASA volunteers are everyday people who show up for children in foster care by getting to know them, listening to what matters most, and helping ensure their voices are heard. You don’t need special experience — we teach you everything you need to feel confident and supported. What matters most is your consistency, compassion, and belief that every child deserves stability and connection. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact right here in our community, learn more at www.casabc.org/volunteer.

Our next training sessions begins on January 27th!

Babies & Beyond is a nonprofit organization that has proudly served families for over 40 years.
Each month, we support 1,200 children across Dane County and beyond, providing more than 50,000 diapers along with essential items for babies and children up to age 5.

HOLIDAY  GIVEAWAY - DONATIONS NEEDED!

Our annual Holiday Giveaway is on December 14, and we are collecting new gifts for families.

MOST NEEDED ITEMS

ONGOING NEEDS

We always welcome volunteers, monetary donations and gently used baby/toddler items, as demand continues to grow..

DONATION DROP OFF

1922 S Stoughton Rd, Madison, WI
Mon 12-3pm, Tues 11am-7pm, Wed 9am-12pm, Thurs 9am-3pm, Sat 9am -12pm

Questions?

Sophia Gundlach ( volunteer & Donations Coordinator
volunteer@babiesandbeyondwi.org
608 222-0008 ext. 2

Make a meaningful impact in your community by helping older adults stay connected and independent! Join Interfaith Caregivers as a Care-A-Van volunteer driver. You’ll drive our accessible minibus on regular community routes, helping seniors reach their destinations safely and comfortably. No CDL required, flexible scheduling, and full training provided! Perfect for those who are retired school bus drivers, taxi drivers, or anyone who enjoys brightening someone’s day—because caring is the best route you can take.

Help keep Interfaith Caregivers’ vans safe, clean, and ready for older adults in our community! We’re looking for volunteers to clean and sanitize our fleet on a regular schedule, typically on weekends or after hours, depending on van usage, with at least a weekly commitment. Volunteers coordinate with our Transportation Director to ensure every vehicle is comfortable and welcoming for seniors. Perfect for people who love to clean! Equipment is provided, and while an interior car wash is available at a partner agency during the winter, the focus is on keeping the van interiors clean and ready for our clients.

Join us in spreading holiday cheer while making a real difference in our community! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to ring bells and greet donors at local collection sites. Your friendly smile and warm presence help raise funds that support vital programs for families in need.

Details:

Dates: Flexible scheduling throughout the holiday season

Location: Various local sites Commitment: Shifts are 2 hours increments

Requirements: Dress warmly, bring your holiday spirit, and enjoy connecting with people!

This is a wonderful way to give back, meet new friends, and be part of a tradition that changes lives. Sign up today and help us make this season brighter for everyone!

RES would like the following items:

Holiday craft kits – All seasons needed

Colored paper – all sizes

Fidget Toys

Bingo Prizes

Movie Ticket Passes

Holiday Décor for all holidays

Tablecloths for various seasons’

Floor Rug and the glue to hold it down’

Board games like Connect 4

Memory games of various kinds

Puzzles – large pieces with no more than 100 pieces

Modeling clay

Glue

Current DVD’s

Cleaning supplies, Dawn, Laundry soap, 13 gallon garbage bags

Decaf Coffee

Tea bags various flavors

Sugar free Hot Choc

Color books

Word Finds

Sensory Light Covers

Googly Wiggly eyes for art projects- all sizes and colors

Canvas to paint on- various sizes

Thank you to our supporters!

MARC Mt. Horeb Holiday Wish List

Thank you for your support!

MARC South's wish list for the holidays is as follows:

* Bean bag chair

* Weighted blanket

* Spice rack for nail polish

* 2-3 nail polish cadies

* Tattoo markers

* Nail files

* Nail polish remover

* 35 little bins (for client’s nail accessories)

* Nail art

* Nail polish

* Cotton balls

*Micro phones and machine

*Glow in the dark stars for the ceiling

*Restaurant gift cards

*Decaf coffee

*Hot chocolate

*Puzzles

*Paint

*Paint brushes

*Markers

*Fidgets

*Seasonal Bingo

*Construction paper (pastel colors)

* Pretend cell phone

*Kids CD player for music

*Kids small keyboard

*Movie gift cards

Thank you for your support!

Want to make a difference in your community? United Way of Portage County is looking for caring volunteers to help pack, sort, and serve local families. Whether you can join us weekly, bi-weekly, or on-call, every shift makes a difference and brings smiles for families in need.

Volunteer Opportunities include:

Diaper Re-packing into sleeves / sorting

Processing order requests for program distribution

Weekly Inventory of supplies

Assisting families with their shopping experience and sharing community resources

Call or e-mail us today if you are interested or want to learn more!

Contact Amanda at amanda@unitedwaypoco.org or 715-254-2190.

Be the friendly face that greets our clients, checks them in with ease, and helps create a warm, welcoming experience at the pantry! This position is great for someone who is familiar with a computer or an iPad. The volunteer helps get information for new clients entered into our database and checks in and/or updates existing ones. Occasionally the volunteer also asks for feedback and/or administers surveys or offers information on other local assistance.

(Please note: This is a weekly recurring shift on Mondays from 10-12:45, Tuesdays from 2-4:45 or Thursdays from 8:30-11:15.)

Make a difference by helping others shop for essential groceries and keeping our pantry shelves stocked and ready to serve the community! Great for people looking for group atmosphere. These positions work with other volunteers to make sure our clients have access to whatever they may need – non-perishable items, hygiene products, meat, produce, dairy and baked goods. These volunteers would be comfortable answering questions and providing guidance for navigating the pantry. Some lifting and reaching may be required, although we all share the load.

Do you like driving trucks, hanging out with friends AND helping out of community? This might be the opportunity for you! Sheboygan County Food Bank needs volunteers to take our trucks over to nearby Making Spirits Bright at Evergreen Park, collect food that gets donated into grocery carts, load the carts onto the truck and then bring the truck with food back to the food bank. 

Each driving shift is from approximately 4pm-10:00pm on the night you choose. We ask that you please sign up each volunteer individually.  Keep in mind that we will need 1 driver and 1 helper per truck per shift (if you can provide both positions, please fill in both slots for the night).

A valid drivers license is needed for the driver.  We will also need a copy of your drivers license and date of birth a week BEFORE you drive. 

If interested -- please click on this link for important additional information or to sign up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E4DAFAC2CABF94-57721446-making#/

Bring your smile and giving heart this season. You can do this by coordinating a holiday decoration-making project, card-making, or create fun by having a craft party for the tenants at Linwood Community. Spend time socializing while presenting some holiday entertainment!

If you are a part of a musical group, and would like to play instruments or sing for seniors at this independent living facility, contact Lynn Ann Clausing Rusch at lynnann.fvlhomes@gmail.com or Sue Verhoven at edasst.fvlhomes@gmail.com to schedule your group.

Do you enjoy good conversation and brightening someone’s day? GZVO is looking for warm, friendly volunteers to spend time with our veterans at the center. Chat and share stories, play games or just hang out.  A little of your time and kindness can make a big difference—helping build community and reminding our veterans that they are valued and never forgotten.

Do you enjoy woodworking or teaching hands-on skills? We’re looking for a friendly volunteer to help run our woodworking program for veterans. You would help veterans with woodworking projects as well as keep track of project inventory and sales.  No fancy credentials required—just a love of woodworking, helping others, and working with a great group of people. Your time will make a real difference!

We’re seeking a dedicated volunteer to coordinate our Art Program, where veterans express creativity and purpose through art.  The artwork is sold in our Thrift Store, with proceeds supporting our programs. We need someone to help teach, organize projects, and track art inventory and sales.

Our Farm Oasis is home to a growing family of chickens, turkeys, peacocks, and a goat! These animals help support our food pantry and contribute to the programs that sustain our mission.

We’re looking for volunteers to help with daily chores like feeding, cleaning, and maintaining the pen, and even building new perches!

As we expand our programs, we’ll be introducing horses for Equine Therapy for veterans. We’re seeking both animal caretakers and volunteers interested in helping teach and support therapy sessions.

If you love animals and want to make a hands-on difference, we’d love your help!

We’ve started a new garden at our Farm Oasis and would love your help! Tasks include planting, weeding, fertilizing, and harvesting, all of which can be done on your own schedule.
Our goal is to grow fresh produce for our food pantry and eventually create a small vegetable stand to raise funds for our veteran programs. If you have a green thumb or are interested in leading this growing program, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for volunteers to help with upkeep and improvements of our Thrift Store, Farm Oasis barn, house and property.  Whether you enjoy small repair projects or larger renovation work, there’s something for everyone! If you have experience in electrical work, plumbing, welding, carpentry or general maintenance, we’d love your help.  We’re also preparing to welcome horses for our upcoming Equine Therapy program for veterans.  Help us build fencing and a few horse stalls to make it happen!

Holiday Wishlist:

Help our participants SOAR when you give the following needed items:

•           Reams of white printer paper

•           Gift cards to grocery stores

•           2XL and 3XL sweatpants and sweatshirts (unisex)

•           Men's and women's socks

•           Cases of water

•           AA and AAA batteries

•           Electric burner (2 needed)

•           Paper shredder

•           Tissues

•           New file folders

Our biggest holiday need is supporting our adopted families through the gift of 2X and 3X clothes, socks, and undergarments so that they can stay warm and cozy this holiday season.

Donations can be mailed or dropped off at our office (211 E. Franklin St., Suite A, Appleton) Monday–Thursday between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM.

Looking to reduce your office supplies? We are looking for notebook paper, notepads, pens, sticky notes, playing cards, postage stamps, printer paper, colored paper, art supplies, etc.

Our holiday wish list items are copier paper, postage stamps and rechargeable automobile jump starters.

This holiday season, we’re assembling Family Support Kits to help local families meet their everyday needs. Many of us take things like laundry detergent, toothpaste, and cleaning supplies for granted, but these items can make an enormous difference for a family working hard to make ends meet. If you’re able, we invite you to sign up to donate one or more items from the list. Every contribution, big or small, helps lighten someone’s load and shows our community that we care about one another. Thank you for helping us spread comfort and dignity this season.

Click below to purchase items, and ship them to our office at 2059 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI, 53704

https://a.co/1m2iyzM

We are so grateful to our community for contributing to our mission of providing FREE clothing to all people in need!

This holiday season, our wish list items include:

Items can be dropped off at our Donation Center at 1465-B Opportunity Way in Menasha between the hours of 9:00am and 1:00pm Monday through Friday, and 6:00pm-7:45pm Monday evenings. Please follow the "Donate Here" signs for drop-off.

Please call 920-731-7834 or email info@communityclothescloset.org with any questions!

Thank you for your support! 

Volunteers Needed!

2025-26 School Year

John Muir Elementary School, an MMSD public school on the West Side of Madison, is seeking volunteers to make a difference in the lives of our students!  Our school is highly diverse in terms of race, ethnicity, languages spoken at home, and socioeconomic status, with approximately 50% students with free and reduced lunch.
 
We will work with your interests and your availability to find a great volunteer opportunity for you!  Specific needs include literacy and math tutoring, classroom support, lunch/recess supervision, mentoring, gardening, shelving library books, or anything YOU might have in mind.
 
Any amount of time would be helpful.  Our school day begins at 7:35am, and ends at 1:10pm on Monday and 2:30pm on Tuesday-Friday.
 
If you’re interested in learning more, please email JohnMuirPTO.Volunteers@gmail.com.

You can also sign up on the Muir Classroom Volunteer Needs Google doc here: https://tinyurl.com/MuirVols
 
Together we can make a difference for Muir Elementary School!  Thank you!

Do you have two or more free days each month?

Do you like birds or want to learn more about them?

Or maybe you want to become more involved in the community and donate time to a nonprofit!

Come volunteer with us! While we primarily need weekday volunteers (Mondays and Fridays mostly), we will gladly take new faces and helping hands any day of the week.

Volunteering begins at 10:00 a.m. and/or 6:00 p.m. every day. Volunteers provide fresh food and water to all birds as well as assist in any other cleaning tasks needed that day. Once the daily chores are done, socializing and playing with the birds is not only allowed, but encouraged! 

Want to volunteer but you're not the most confident with birds? Not a problem at all! We have volunteers with varying experience from no bird experience to owning large parrots.

We require all volunteers be at least 10 years of age. If between the ages of 10-16, you will need to be accompanied by a guardian. 

Want to volunteer? Go to www.feathered-friends.com/volunteer and submit an application today!

Come join our flock!

The Salvation Army of Oshkosh are the recipients of the toys from the Winnebago Toys For Tots chapter and the Oshkosh Fireman Drives toy collections. Each year we distribute to over 700 families in the Oshkosh community to help provide a joyful Christmas.  It takes volunteers to make this happen.  Just click to sign up today to help us bring Joy this Christmas season. Toys For Tots

We are growing! More people want to receive your print communications. We are hoping to purchase a $4,500 (estimate) new machine to help us fold, insert, and distribute our flyers, brochures, and mailings. Your help will greatly improve our ability to quickly reach our growing network. Having this pledge for the 2026 calendar year would greatly help us plan for our 40th Anniversary in 2026!

You will be helping our K-12 Environmental Education efforts, our annual Great Wisconsin Birdathon and our Wayfarer trips for new naturalists. Call or email to set up drop off time. Ben Strand, 608-921-2391, ben.strand@wisconservation.org

Donate your new garden or work gloves, and hand tools (shears, clippers, bow saws) for ourdoor conservancy work! We will use them to inspire the next generation of nature lovers. They will be added to our lendable kits or given to our interns at the start of the work year. New items, may be used for our community give-aways. Please no used gloves or tools.

You will be helping our K-12 Environmental Education efforts, our annual Great Wisconsin Birdathon and our Wayfarer trips for new naturalists.

Please call or email to set up drop off time. Ben Strand, 608-921-2391, ben.strand@wisconservation.org

Donate your new, or gently-loved binoculars! We will use them to inspire the next generation of nature lovers. They will be added to our lendable kits for bird watches, nature trainings, and hikes. New binoculars may be used for our community give-aways. Please no damaged or binoculars older than ten years old. You will be helping our K-12 Environmental Education efforts, our annual Great Wisconsin Birdathon and our Wayfarer trips for new naturalists.  Please call or email to set up drop off time. Ben Strand, 608-921-2391, ben.strand@wisconservation.org

Join us at Bikes for Kids Wisconsin and help to repair, clean, and distribute bikes to individuals who need them most. Whether you're a bike expert or willing to lend a hand, any amount of work helps us achieve our mission of transportation accessible for all.

Sign-up online at BikesforKidsWi.org by visiting the “Volunteer” Page.

The Fox Valley Literacy Adopt-A-Family program is a holiday giving program in which volunteers provide gifts, gift cards, or essential items for student families in our program. This is the first year we are running an Adopt-a-Family program, in response to increased student financial challenges this year. Participants will shop for gifts and drop off gifts at our office. Follow the link to participate: Fox Valley Literacy Adopt-A-Family Program

Location: Remote
Reports To: Program Co-Director, Daunte Unke McConley
Position Type: Volunteer 2 times a month totalling roughly 5 hour

The Volunteer Communications & Outreach Coordinator is responsible for building strong relationships with volunteers and ensuring they are informed, engaged, and prepared for upcoming events and activities. This role serves as the main point of contact for volunteer communication, helping to create a positive and organized volunteer experience.

Volunteer Communication:

Send updates to volunteers regarding event dates and times.

Respond to volunteer questions via email.

Maintain clear and consistent communication before and after events.

Volunteer Outreach & Engagement:

Reach out to potential volunteers to recruit and confirm participation.

Build relationships that encourage long-term involvement and retention.

Support recognition efforts to appreciate and celebrate volunteers.

Scheduling & Coordination:

Utilize an up-to-date volunteer roster and schedule.

Coordinate attendance, availability, and assignments for each event.

Collaborate with event staff to ensure volunteer needs are met.

Administrative Support:

Update volunteer databases and contact lists.

Assist with preparing volunteer materials such as schedules, reminders, and thank-you notes.

Contribute ideas to improve communication strategies and volunteer engagement.

Why Join Us
At Mission 4POINT0 we’re a team that believes in bringing people together, and that starts with you— As our Volunteer Communications & Outreach Coordinator, you’ll be the voice that keeps our community connected, excited, and ready to roll. Every message you send connects passionate people to meaningful impact. You’ll help transform good intentions into action, ensuring every event, every volunteer, and every moment makes a difference. If you’re energized by people and purpose, this is where your communication skills can truly change lives.

We warmly invite you to donate gently used hats, gloves, scarves, and coats, especially during this time of year. Additionally, any non-perishable food items, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, and paper products would greatly assist those in need in the Neenah/Menasha community, especially with the food pantry located next door.

As the holiday season approaches, donations of turkey and ham are greatly appreciated so that families in need can celebrate this festive time.

Donation drop-off hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:15 PM at our Neenah location, located at 1425 S. Commercial St.

Thank you for your generosity!

Help our families have a safe and stable holiday season by donating: self-stable food items, Kwik Trip gift cards for gas, underwear for children 4-7 years old and socks for children 4-10 year old. 

Help keep our Front Office stocked and running through the holiday season with donations of: pens, colored printing paper, staplers, post-it notes, and computer mouses. 

Happy ensure that our teens have a joyous holiday season, too, by donating presents to our Teen Holiday Party! Gift requests include: wireless headphones, beauty items (soap, lotion, body spray), board games, and gift cards to Kwik Trip, wings restaurants, and The Thrill Factory. Items can be dropped off Monday-Friday 9am-5pm until December 22nd. 

YWCA MADISON - MOST NEEDED ITEMS: 

Every day, YWCA Madison provides a safe and stable home for more than 100 women and families at our downtown location, and supports many more individuals and families living throughout the greater Madison community. The people we serve are often facing significant barriers such as homelessness, poverty, and systemic inequities.

Your support makes an immediate and lasting difference. By donating essential items, you help ensure that every resident and program participant has access to the basic necessities that provide dignity, stability, and hope. Together, we can continue building a stronger, more equitable community for everyone.

Below are links to our Wishlist of our most urgently needed items:

Amazon Wishlist items can be delivered directly to our downtown location at 101 E Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53703. To drop off a donation in-person, please set up a drop-off time with the front desk at 101 East Mifflin Street by calling 608-257-1436 option 2.

As a Volunteer Awards Committee Member, you play a key role in celebrating the heart of our community. Committee members help plan the event, review nominations, and ensure every volunteer’s impact is recognized and honored. It’s a rewarding opportunity to connect with others, highlight community heroes, and help bring this inspiring celebration to life.

TOYS                  

Diverse Babydolls

Fold up Dollhouse

Diverse Figurines for Dollhouse

Storage for Dollhouse and other Toys 

Bin Buckets

Toy Car Set

Toy Planes 

Tool Set

Travel Sand Tray Set

Doctor Set

Toy Treasure Chest

Toy Bugs and Animals

Capes

People Puppets

Superhero Figurines

Army Men

Finger Puppets

Food Kitchen Set

GAMES

Uno

Jenga

Mindful Conversation Cards

BOOKS

A Terrible Thing Happened

Invisible String

ART

Paint By Number

Scratch Art

Poster Board

A Dozen Different Sized Canvas Boards

Fabric Crayons and Black T-Shirts

SENSORY/PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL

Marble Maze Sensory Mats (Click on to follow link)

Spot of Feelings Set

FURNITURE

Lawn Chairs ( 6 chairs with solid colors:  yellow, purple, blue, red, green, orange)

Small Round Table with Adjustable Legs (34 inches in diameter preferred no bigger than 38-40 inches in diameter)

OTHER

Gift cards for our clients and support groups for the following:

Haircuts

Movies

Restaurants and Take-Out

Grocery Stores

Gas

Help brighten the season for young people in our community! Your donations from our Holiday Wish List provide essential items and special gifts for youth served through Briarpatch programs. Every contribution—big or small—helps make the holidays a little warmer and more hopeful.

We are looking for volunteers to help offer support to our clients/patients that are receiving home health services/hospice care.  The volunteer opportunities include but are not limited to the following:  Reading to patients, visiting patients, sitting vigil, providing caregiver relief, writing letters, office/administrative tasks, etc. 

Hospice volunteers work in the homes of a patient or wherever a person would call home.  Volunteers also can commit to a schedule that fits their availability. 

Want to be part of making holiday magic for families in need? Help out by volunteering for a Toys for Tots shift with United Way of Dane County. 

Upon arriving for your shift, drive up to the gate and press the call box, letting whoever answers know you are there for a Toys for Tots shift, and they will direct you where to go.

November dates: Lunch will NOT be provided

December dates: Lunch WILL be provided

Help WayForward Resources spread holiday cheer with a delicious twist by creating a baking basket full of essentials for local families!

Put together a basket or box of shelf-stable and non perishable essentials for holiday baking to donate to our food pantry. All baskets should contain: flour, white sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, vanilla, and vegetable oil. Consider personalizing your baking basket with a new, special add-on or two such as: decorating sugar or sprinkles, spices like cinnamon, cocoa powder, baking mixes, canned frosting, packets of instant yeast, cookie cutters, oven mitts, spatula, a cookie sheet, or a rolling pin. Have fun and make it festive!

Drop items off items at the WayForward Distribution Center (at the back of the parking lot), 3502 Parmenter Street, from Monday, December 8 to Friday, December 12, during the hours of 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Want more information? Contact Community Engagement Manager Jill Bradshaw, jill@wayforwardresources.org.

Volunteer Inpatient Program (VIP) provide a significant service to patients newly admitted to the hospital.  Focused primarily on patients 65 and older recently admitted to Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County from the Emergency Room, VIPS help patients acclimate to their surroundings and ensure their basic needs are being met. Whether it be teaching the patient how to use the tv remote and call button, making sure the patients have their glasses and other necessities, or assisting the patient in communicating with family and caretakers, VIPS enhance a patient's experience by helping to take care of the "little things" that make such a big difference!

At WayForward Resources, we rely on the little things that make a big difference. This holiday season, we’re asking for in-kind donations of Ziploc bags to help us sort and distribute essential items like diapers and menstrual products.

We go through them quickly, so all sizes and brands are welcome. Your donation will directly support our day-to-day operations and help us continue providing vital resources to those in need.

But wait! There's another bag need: 13 gallon trash bags or 20x10x26 plastic shopping bags would be oh, so helpful for our Clothing Center guests. 

Thank you for helping us make a difference, one bag at a time!

Donations can be dropped off at WayForward Monday through Friday between 9am and 4:30pm.

Do you love connecting with people and making a real difference in your community? Join us as a Fundraising Volunteer and help support the programs that make a positive impact on veterans’ lives!

What you’ll do:

No professional fundraising experience is required—just enthusiasm, a willingness to help, and a passion for supporting veterans. Your efforts will directly help us provide the programs and services our veterans rely on.

Are you a movie buff with a heart for community? Sheboygan Senior Community is looking for volunteers to host movie afternoons or evenings for our residents. If you love films and creating cozy, fun experiences, this is the role for you!

What you’ll do:

Flexible scheduling—host once a week, once a month, or whenever works for you.

What we’re looking for:

This is a great way to bring joy, spark conversation, and enjoy a good flick with great company. 

Interested? Reach out to Sally at 920-458-2137 x819 or sbork@sscnonprofit.org We’d love to roll out the red carpet for you!

At Access Community Health Centers, our mission is simple but powerful: Improving Health. Improving Lives. Each year, we serve more than 33,000 patients by providing compassionate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy care to individuals and families who might otherwise go without. But good health is about more than medical visits—it’s about dignity, comfort, and the chance to thrive.

You can help close the gaps that create disparities in health and opportunity. We are seeking donations of essential items that bring warmth, stability, and hope to those we serve.

Picture and Chapter Books for and teens in multiple languages help nurture learning and literacy in our clinic waiting areas--but our collection is stronger based on your donation to keep our shelves full.   

Diapers and onesies can make a world of difference for our youngest patients. Through our Maternal Child Health services, we provide these essentials to families who need them most.

Bus passes provided by the Patient Services Team offer a lifeline, helping patients reach their important medical appointments and access critical community resources. 

Blankets, sweatshirts, and sweatpants for both adults and children offer warmth through the cold months, while new socks bring small but meaningful comfort and dignity.

Each of these items makes a profound difference. They help restore hope to someone facing difficult circumstances, improve quality of life for families, and remind our patients that their community cares deeply about their well-being.

Together, we can continue to build a healthier, more equitable community—one act of kindness at a time.

To arrange a donation for any of these items, please contact Emilie Schada at Access Community Health Centers, emilie.schada@accesshealthwi.org. 

Thank you. 

Sunny Side Development is seeking several new board members to fill anticipated vacancies on its Board of Directors for 2026. Please contact us if you are passionate about affordable, sustainable housing in Wisconsin and interested in serving on our board!

We’re looking for volunteers with a van or trailer to help transport donations and essentials! Pick-ups include items for our thrift store and food pantry, while deliveries often involve bringing larger items—like furniture and household goods—to veterans transitioning into housing.

Scheduling is flexible and can be arranged around your availability. Your help makes a direct impact in getting supplies to those who need them most!

Looking for a meaningful way to give back? Want to brighten someone’s day? Sheboygan Senior Community is always looking for caring volunteers to help enrich the lives of our residents. Whether you have a special talent or just a warm smile, there’s a place for you here.

Ways to get involved:

Volunteer on a schedule that works for you—whether it’s once a week or once a month.

What we’re looking for:

Your time and presence can make a world of difference.

Interested? Contact Sally at 920-458-2137 x819 or sbork@sscnonprofit.org We hope to hear from you soon!

Our Thrift Shop and Food Pantry are looking for helping hands to sort, organize, and display donations. It’s a fun, relaxed environment where every hour you give helps support veterans in need. Choose the days and shifts that fits your schedule!  Store hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 10am until 5 pm.  Morning shift is 10am-1pm and afternoon shift is 1pm – 5pm. 

Do you enjoy reading aloud and sharing quiet moments? Some of our residents at Sheboygan Senior Community receive mail but need a little help reading it. We’re looking for compassionate volunteers to visit once a week—on a schedule that works for you—and read letters, cards, and other correspondence to residents who would truly appreciate the company.

Flexible timing: You choose the day and time that fits your schedule. This is a wonderful way to connect, share stories, and brighten someone’s week!

What we’re looking for:

Whether you're a retiree, student, or anyone with a heart for service, this is a simple and meaningful way to make a difference.

Interested? Reach out to Sally at 920-458-2137 x819 or sbork@sscnonprofit.org We’d love to welcome you to our volunteer family!

Start your Thursday with smiles and connection! Sheboygan Senior Community is looking for a dependable volunteer to help deliver mail to residents every Thursday morning. It’s a simple task that means so much—residents love receiving letters, cards, and packages, and your visit might be the highlight of their day.

When: Thursdays at 8:30 AM (about 1 hour). You’ll walk through the building, hand out mail, and share a few friendly words with each resident.

What we’re looking for:

This is a great opportunity for early risers who want to make a meaningful impact in just an hour a week.

Interested? Reach out to Sally at 920-458-2137 x819 or sbork@sscnonprofit.org We’d love to have you on our team!