Opportunities From: Volunteer Wisconsin

Help out the students of Northside Elementary while they are attending a FREE doctor appointment!  We need help with greeting the students and parents, handing out the proper paperwork and guiding the parents to community services.

The clinic will be open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Stable Hands can use windex, spray cleaners, liquid hand soap as well as Kleenex, toilet paper and paper towels.

Contact Jenna to schedule drop off at 608-359-5297 or volunteer@stablehandstherapy.com

Becoming a We Honor Veterans Volunteer at the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice helps serve and honor those who have served our country. If you're a current or former member of the military or Foreign Service, you qualify to be a part of this distinguished group of volunteers.

To get started with your volunteer experience

Visit: https://ssrhospicehome.org/giving/volunteer/ 

Email: volunteer@ssrhospicehome.org OR

Call: 920-467-1800  

We look forward to working with you! 

For more information about the nationally recognized We Honor Veterans program, visit https://www.wehonorveterans.org/.

Lead a group/program/game independently or as a small group. Can be done as a group or individually.  Need to be comfortable with facilitating a small or large group. Times may vary. Please fill out a volunteer application on our website. Volunteer Services and Internships (lacrossecounty.org)

Visit/provide 1:1 in room activities with residents.  Flexible.  If you are interested in this opportunity please go on our website at www.lacrossecounty.org/hillview and complete the online volunteer application form under the Recreation Therapy/Volunteer tab.

Share a hobby, play a game, lead a discussion, bring in items to share, lead a book club, teach a topic/hobby, lead a leisure education group.

Provide listening enjoyment through musical/vocal talents, magic tricks, have your community group perform, etc.  This could even be sharing a hobby or collection that you may have.  This could be a group performance or going room to room.  Covid-19 vaccination is required.

Do you have an interest in helping individuals in our community with physical disabilities? Do you like dogs? Combine the two on the WAGS Board of Directors!  We are currently accepting new members - join us!

The WAGS BOD is an active, working board that organizes fundraising events for this small nonprofit, as well as serving on various committees giving organizational guidance. Board terms are 3 years and new members are added throughout the year.

This opportunity is brought to you by: Aaron Backer, Executive Director.

Volunteer van drivers transport families to and from the hospital so they can be by their child's side, and on occasion take House guests to run errands around the local Madison area. Van drivers also run errands for the House such as grocery shopping, donation pick-ups, and putting gas in the van.

We are looking for weekly volunteers for weekend and weekday shifts on an on-call as needed basis. 

RESTRICTIONS: Volunteer drivers must be 21 years of age or older, have a valid driver's license with a good record and be in good general health. Volunteers must be dependable, flexible, independent and friendly.

Volunteer van drivers are required to participate in New Volunteer Training to familiarize themselves with RMHC and its mission, as well as van policies and procedures.

URL: www.rmhcmadison.org

The Colonial Club Senior Activity Center serves a lunchtime meal on site at the Colonial Club on weekdays to local seniors.  We are looking for volunteers interested in helping once a week, twice a week, or on a substitute basis.

These volunteers will be involved in packaging meals for the Meals on Wheels program, assembling lunch items, setting tables, serving meals, general clean up, and washing dishes using a commercial dish machine.  Volunteers may be asked to assist with any combination of these tasks.  

Shifts will be either 9:00 a.m. (or 10:00) to 12:30 p.m, depending on tasks assigned.

A regular one day weekly commitment is desirable.  It is very important for volunteers in this role to commit to his/her scheduled day/time, as volunteer assistance is essential to our being able to serve the on-site meals and to prepare the home delivered meals for local seniors. 

Volunteer needs to be comfortable in a standing position.

Volunteers are required to undergo a background check.

URL: www.colonialclub.org

Our residents thoroughly enjoy music and have requested more background music to be played during their meal times. We have electric and acoustic pianos available in our main dining room to play, but we welcome other instruments as well. 

Meal times are:

7:45a-9a

11:45a-1p

4:45-6p

Volunteers are welcome to play during whole meal time or for a short period of time.

RESTRICTIONS: Ideally, Activity Director will sit down with you and go through our mission at Ingleside and a short general orientation to the facility before our volunteers are sent out on their own.

Looking for an opportunity to help those impacted by food insecurity? Please consider joining our volunteer team as a food loader with our outdoor contactless drive through food pantry. 

Your duties will be to:

The River is the largest and busiest food pantry in Dane County, serving over 2,000 individuals each week through our combined programs.

We are distributing groceries via curbside pickup outside of our facility.  We need volunteers to help fill orders for clients as they drive through our curbside pantry and carry the groceries out to the clients.  (Mondays would be sorting and packing boxes only - no distribution.)

Volunteers are needed:

Monday

9:00 am–11:00 am

11:00 am–1:00 pm  

Tuesday and Thursday  

9:15 am–11:45 am

11:30 am–1:30 pm

1:15pm–3:15pm

Wednesday

11:00 pm–2:00 pm

1:45 pm–4:00 pm

3:45pm–6:15pm

Friday 

9:45 am–11:45 am

11:30 am–1:30 pm

1:15pm–3:15pm

 
We are looking for healthy volunteers over the age of 16.  Court ordered community service volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

For more information, visit our website.  

To get started as a volunteer, fill out a volunteer application.

Click here to fill out an application for court ordered community service.

We are looking for people who are passionate about supporting survivors of sexual violence to help staff our helpline. Helpline advocates are vital to RCC’s mission and play a crucial role in our ability to provide 24/7 immediate support to victims of sexual assault. Many times, all a survivor wants is a compassionate and nonjudgmental ear to talk to. As a helpline advocate, you will often be the first point of contact for survivors when they are reaching out for help. No experience is necessary, our 15+ hour training process will equip you with all the necessary skills including compassionate listening, crisis intervention, and trauma- informed practices.

We require a one year/1 shift per month commitment from all new volunteers. Once volunteers are approved to staff the helpline, they begin fulfilling their commitment by signing up for helpline shifts which run from 7pm-7am (every night of the week- volunteers are allowed to sleep during overnight shifts) as well as from 9-5 on Saturdays and Sundays. There will be downtime in between calls and so you are welcome to bring a book, laptop, crossword puzzle, etc. to keep yourself occupied. You have the option of staffing a volunteer shift alone or with another volunteer. There will always be an RCC staff member on call available to support you throughout your shift.

Qualifications

* Completion of RCC’s volunteer training program
* General understanding of, or interest in learning about, issues related to sexual violence
* Ability to respond to callers in a supportive manner
* Must be at least 18 years old

Duties & Responsibilities

* One-year commitment
* Check-ins with on-call advocate each shift, and with direct supervisor as needed
*Complete at least 1 helpline shift a month
* Provide support by phone to victim/survivors of sexual violence and/or childhood sexual abuse, their support people and concerned community members
* Provide accurate information about community resources to helpline callers. Make referrals when appropriate.
* Follow all RCC guidelines, policies and procedures for the helpline as well as those outlined in the volunteer handbook

Help the elderly in your community with mowing and/or occasional chores such as raking leaves, cleaning rain gutters, cleaning windows, and other minor home repairs.  This assistance is often the thing that makes a difference for seniors who want to remain in their homes.

This is a great opportunity for families who want to volunteer together, for youth groups who would like to share a job, or for young retirees looking to contribute their time in a meaningful way.

Volunteers needed in Cottage Grove, Deerfield, Marshall and Sun Prairie.  

Background check is required.

URL: www.colonialclub.org

The Logistics and Special Projects Support is responsible for co-managing administrative and organizational tasks related to Foundation for Black Women's Wellness events and Black Women's Wellness Day.

The duties of the Logistics and Special Projects Support may include, but are not limited to:

URL: http://www.blackwomenswellnessday.org/

Hospice volunteers are the heart of SSM Health at Home– Hospice program. As a member of the Hospice team, volunteers care for individuals and their families by providing patient support, administrative support, assistance with fundraisers/special events or grief and bereavement support. Patient visits might include: companionship care, reading to patients, assisting with letter writing, helping with errands, or performing light household tasks. Volunteering times are flexible. Candidates should be compassionate and dependable with a sincere desire to make a difference in the lives of others.

RESTRICTIONS: Free, comprehensive training is provided; no medical experience is necessary. Volunteers must complete annual trainings and maintain volunteer requirements. Please consider registering for an upcoming training. Our volunteer training schedule can be found via the link below.

SSM Health at Home– Hospice Volunteering

Visit www.HomeHealthUnited.org for more information

We need help unloading and organizing our food donations from Second Harvest Monday mornings  8:00-9:30 a.m., and Monday night we need help setting  up and staff the food pantry, 4:00-6:30 p.m..

COVID- 19 UPDATE:

Due to COVID our hours have changed food pantry hours are now 8:30 - 11:30 am

Our only requirement is that you must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

URL: www.khcommunitycenter.org

Looking for an opportunity to help those impacted by food insecurity? Please consider joining our volunteer team as a food box packager! Our pantry has evolved in response to the pandemic and have been operating a contactless drive through food pantry. This requires us to package food in a variety of ways. This position helps by packaging an assortment of dry and canned goods into boxes between 15-18 pounds.

Your duties will be to:

Other duties you may perform:

We would love to have you join our team of friendly and compassionate volunteers! Come make new friends and have a great time while giving back to those in need.

Make a difference and get outside.

Schumacher Farm Park is home to 10+ acres of prairie and woodland. Clearing invasive species is an ongoing project and we need people willing to lead small groups of volunteers with our efforts. You would be trained. We use loppers and hand tools. This is a great volunteer opportunity for people who love the outdoors and love seeing the fruits of their labors unfold before their eyes. It's satisfying work.

RESTRICTIONS: Healthy bodies are a must. We have tools, but you are always welcome to bring your own. Just be sure to label them clearly.

URL: www.schumacherfarmpark.org

We are located on a 20 acre farm with a very limited staff that relies heavily on our volunteer work force. We are looking for a handful of people that can come out on a weekly basis to help with lawn care, property maintenance, mowing, and weed-whacking. It's a great way to get some fresh air and enjoy the sunshine, with views of our horses and green fields. If you love working with your hands, this is a great opportunity for you!

RESTRICTIONS: Some of this work is physically demanding and requires attention to detail. We will train any interested parties on our own equipment (ZTR Zero Turn riding lawn mower, weed whackers).

URL: www.three-gaits.org

The Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy's education program provides guided field trips in the Conservancy for area schools. Become a Conservancy naturalist and help lead field trips!

Activities for grades kindergarten through 12 are directly linked to curriculum. Field trip topics include trees, plants, soils, water, landforms, the web of life and more. Detailed, easy-to-follow lesson plans and all related materials are provided. New naturalists can review materials and observe field trips before leading them. Additional training and mentoring is available. Most field trips are scheduled on weekdays during the school year. Each trip requires between 2 to 4 hours.

RESTRICTIONS: We ask that our trained Conservancy naturalists lead at least four field trips per year, each 2 - 4 hours long and mainly in spring and autumn (although some summer field trips occur as well). We require permission to do a basic background check. Training is not required for everyone...it depends on your background teaching outdoors, so we do ask for a brief resume.

URL: www.pheasantbranch.org

Are you looking for an opportunity to get downtown to the library, meet other book lovers, serve the community, and help raise money for even better library services and programs? If this opportunity fits your needs or interests, the Friends of the Madison Public Library (FMPL) invite you to volunteer as a sales clerk in the Friends Book Store. The Friends Book Store is located on the first floor of the Central Library and sells donated books and other materials to raise money for enhanced library services and programs for the entire Madison community. The store can only be open when volunteers are available, so if you can help, your assistance would be welcome and valued. 

Volunteers sales clerks, serving one, two, or three hour shifts on a weekly or regular basis are the key to the success of the store. This opportunity might be ideal for a retired person or someone who works from home or in a part-time job to get out to meet new people and serve the community in a low-key, low stress job. It would also be a great opportunity to get experience serving the public, providing good customer service, and gaining work skills.

PREFERENCES: Ideally a book store clerk would have some experience serving the public, interacting successfully with customers, handling money, making change, operating a cash register, and working without direct supervision. But interest, enthusiasm, reliability, love of books and the library, willingness and ability to learn, and ability to work independently are the basic requirements. Volunteer sales clerks must be able to get to the downtown library to work and will be asked to establish a regular schedule. A supervisor will be available to provide training, to set up work schedules and answer questions.

URL: https://www.friendsmpl.com/ - for information about the Friends, libraryfriends2015@gmail.com, for questions.

Madison International Partners is looking for individuals or families who are willing to befriend and help international students practicing their English skills and learn about American culture. It is also a great opportunity to learn from other cultures. Our experience working with internationals proved that this is a unique platform for cross-cultural exchanges.

English Conversation Time is a flexible program where International students have a meaningful interaction with native speakers. The program helps International students practice their English, and gives them the opportunity to learn more about American culture while sharing their own customs and culture with Americans. You can make a huge difference in the life of someone through this opportunity.

RESTRICTIONS: The only requirements for this volunteer opportunity are: your English fluency; your heart to serve and be welcoming to others; you ability to interact with people from other background and cultures; and your willingness to share American culture.

URL:https://cpcmadison.wufoo.com/forms/z1y8acmn0aciq5u/

This opportunity will provide you valuable teaching experiences and working with people from other cultures. As one-on-one tutor, you will help an employee improve his or her English language, reading, writing, math or computer skills so he or she can pursue success in the workplace and community. You may be matched with a visiting scholar who wants to improve his or her conversational English, grammar, pronunciation and understanding of U.S. culture. Tutoring location will be decided by you and the employee when you meet with the coordinator for introduction. The weekly tutoring can be on or off campus and at a mutually convenient time.

Cultural Linguistic Services (CLS) tutors can access free, online tutor training through ProLiteracy.  Tutors can choose the ESL Tutor Training or the Basic Literacy Tutor Training, and receive a certificate of completion for each completed training module.  CLS hosts in-person trainings on special topics, as needed. 

We are looking for someone who enjoys helping others learn and has patience.

URL: https://www.ohrd.wisc.edu/home/

Child care volunteers offer support and comfort to children visiting the Respite Center Program - a 24 hour crisis child care program that provides short breaks for parents of children aged from birth through 14 years. Volunteers assist child care specialists in meeting children's basic needs, providing children with positive and nurturing play experiences, and building trust and rapport with children. Our staff child ratio is very low so that children can get the attention and respite they need away from often chaotic homes. Volunteers assist with household chores, such as meal preparation and clean-up.  

RESTRICTIONS: A child care volunteer must be 18 years old. There is some training required and a background check.

Commitment: Child care volunteers work four-hour shifts every or every other week, generally 9am-1pm, 1pm-5pm, or 5pm-9pm. Scheduling is done on a month-by-month basis, with most volunteers doing the same shift each week or every other week. We ask you for a commitment to the program of one year, one school year, or a semester. We are able to provide some flexibility in scheduling for volunteers. Volunteers are supervised by child care specialists while working in child care.

URL: www.centerforfamilies.org

At Capitol Lakes, we are looking for many types of volunteers to serve in our many areas. Capitol Lakes is a continuing care community. We have many facilities to meet the needs of all our residents. Volunteering duties are needed in a variety of areas, including all levels of care in our community- our Health Center (skilled nursing facility), Terraces (assisted living facility), and with our independent living residents in our apartment style homes.

Volunteer shift times may be occasional or on a regular basis. We have a variety of different shifts on all days of the week. Let us know your interests, background, and talent so we can best match you to an area in our facility. Here are a few examples where we could use volunteers: Art workshops/classes, computer assistance, crafts, grand hall program host, movie host, musical performance (i.e. sing, play an instrument), read aloud, sewing/mending, word/trivia games, parties/gatherings/socials, fundraising events for our Capitol Lakes foundation.

RESTRICTIONS: Volunteers must be 18 years of age or accompanied by a parent or guardian. Volunteers must complete our volunteer application, which includes a State of Wisconsin Background Check (BID: Background Information Disclosure).

URL: retirement.org/madison

What

The Millennium Soccer Club (MSC) is in its 24th year of providing affordable and accessible soccer programs for elementary school youth living in several of Madison's lower-income, ethnically diverse neighborhoods, many of whom might not otherwise have an opportunity to play.  These programs (offered each fall, spring, and summer) focus primarily on providing basic instruction in the fundamentals of soccer along with giving our participants an opportunity to have fun playing in a wide variety of soccer games.

Who

Our neighborhood-based programs are open to both boys and girls who will be playing together on teams in one of our two grade-level divisions: 1st/2nd and 3rd-5th.  This fall, we anticipate that MSC’s soccer programs will serve over 250 kids.

Where 

Millennium’s fall sessions will be held at 3 schools: Huegel, Leopold, and Lincoln Elementary School and 2 parks: Marlborough and Warner Park, which are located in our targeted neighborhoods in south Madison and on the east side. 

When 

The upcoming fall season will consist of six sessions on Saturdays, beginning September 20th and ending on October 25th. We have a rain date of November 1st in case we need to cancel due to weather.

Program Set-Up

Each session, which consists of a combination practice and game, runs from 9:30-11:00am. For the first half of the session, our coaches will lead their teams through a variety of challenging activities that focus primarily on the development of good individual skills, as well as a number of basic team-related skills.  In the second half, each team will play a game against another team in its grade-level division.  Since our teams consist of only 6-8 players, the games are played 4v4 (with no goalies), which enables greater involvement by all of our players. 

Volunteers Needed 

MSC is currently seeking volunteer coaches for all of its programs this fall. Those who volunteer will coach with the same team at each of the sessions that they are available to coach.  It is anticipated, and assumed, that those who volunteer will not be available to coach at all six of our sessions because of school, travel or work commitments.

What You Can Expect as a Volunteer 

You will find that Millennium’s young players really enjoy playing soccer, are eager learners, and work well with their volunteer coaches.  Let us know if you wish to coach with someone else who is volunteering. The coaching coordinators at each of Millennium’s neighborhood sites will provide weekly practice plans and coaching tips for their coaches.

Want More Information about Millennium?

Visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MillenniumSoccerClub/or contact Haley Brisky at hwbrisky@gmail.com.

Provide musical entertainment, comedy, storytelling, etc. for Adult Day Center participants. Weekdays between 9am and 3pm.

URL: www.colonialclub.org

Informally present hobby or interest; or show a collection to Adult Day Center participants. Must be interested in working with the elderly and able to teach one on one and small groups.

RESTRICTIONS: General hours are Monday - Friday 9am and 3 pm, but can vary.

URL: www.colonialclub.org

Kennedy Heights Community Center's Teen Program offers a wide variety of programming for youth grades 6-12.

Our activities include, but are not limited to, academic support, fitness and physical health, community service projects, discussion groups, and both educational and recreational field trips. Although all youth living in the Madison area are eligible to participate in Teen Programming at Kennedy Heights, the program targets lower-income, at risk middle school students. The programs meets Tuesday and Thursday 3:00pm - 5:30pm.

COVID-19 UPDATE: We ask that all volunteers be fully vaccinated, per our agency policy.

RESTRICTIONS: Training provided on site. A criminal background check is required of all volunteer positions with children.

Required: A weekly commitment for at least one semester.

URL: www.khcommunitycenter.org

Needed: Volunteers to help elementary children with academics, reading, and enrichment programs throughout the school year. Activities include free play, reading, science, art, cooking, and other activities that interest children. Volunteers bring new ideas, fresh faces, creativity, knowledge, and humor as mentors and role models. Volunteers needed 2:00pm - 5:00pm on Mondays and 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

COVID- 19 UPDATE:

We ask that all volunteers be fully vaccinated, per our agency policy.

RESTRICTIONS: Training provided on site. A criminal background check is required of all volunteer positions with children. Required: A weekly commitment for at least one semester.

URL: www.khcommunitycenter.org

Spend time doing things that you enjoy and be a friend to a person with a developmental disability at the same time. We are looking for dependable volunteers who would be interested in developing an ongoing relationship with an adult with a developmental disability by spending time with this person doing things that both of you would enjoy.

Examples of activities might be: going to a sporting event, shopping together, seeing a movie, going out to eat, taking a tour of the Capitol, going to the Farmer's Market, having dinner together at your house, or joining an exercise class. The TIME that you spend with the individual is more important than what you do with them! Just tagging along with you while you run errands would have a positive impact.

RESTRICTIONS: Our Volunteer Coordinator will work with volunteers to match each volunteer with an individual with a compatible personality and similar interests. Spending time with the individual at least 1 time per month for a minimum of 12 months is desired. We currently have friendships between volunteers and program participants that have lasted years!

The Volunteer Coordinator will provide whatever training is necessary for the volunteer to feel comfortable spending time with the individual.

Enthusiastic volunteers are vital to the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art; they complement, support, and expand our successful, wide-ranging programs and events.

Through its volunteer programs, MMoCA has an opportunity for every interest. The museum regularly seeks volunteers for a variety of positions related to event support, Art Fair on the Square, the Rooftop Sculpture Garden, and more. Volunteers greet guests at MMoCA Openings, relieve exhibiting artists and hand out programs at Art Fair on the Square, maintaining the garden on the rooftop, and provide invaluable support for countless other tasks throughout the year.

If you are interested in volunteering at MMoCA, please visit this link to review current tasks and self-register directly: mmoca.ivolunteer.com OR, complete a Volunteer Application Form. 

Please feel free to contact our Events team at events@mmoca.org

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URL: www.giveshelter.org

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URL: www.giveshelter.org

WAGS volunteer trainers learn skills training and behavioral concepts to train a service dog for people with disabilities. Most trainers start with an 8 week puppy and socialize and train their service dog-in-training for one year. Puppy/dog live with volunteer trainers. Training is provided one-on-one and in a group setting.

RESTRICTIONS: One year commitment minimum. Must be able to live in volunteers home and take dog in public, including work environment. In Wisconsin, service dogs-in-training enjoy full public access rights.

URL: www.wags.net

Do you own your own home or live in a place where cats/kittens are allowed?

Then Please help FISHER VALLEY FELINES by FOSTERING. Foster homes provide the room and love and we provide the food, litter an medical. Being it is start of kitten season I need to find more foster homes. BE A TROOPER AND FOSTER FOR US!

RESTRICTIONS: We would prefer someone or a family that has cat/kitten experience previously and live in or around the Madison, Stoughton, Verona, Middleton area.

URL: www.fishervalleyfelines.com

Fisher Valley Felines is operating concession stands for the UW Mens Basketball Season and other events. We are in need of 2  volunteers for each of the Men's Basketball games. All of the funds raised are used to help spay/neuter and pay for the High Vet bills for the cats and kittens.

RESTRICTIONS: You need to be at least 18 years or older and also pass a SafeServ Alchohol training class online. 

URL: www.fishervalleyfelines.com

As an adoption assistant, you will meet with people looking to adopt a new furry family member. You will introduce adopters to adoptable pets, answer questions about pet care and adoption procedures, as well as complete all adoption paperwork. Assistants carry out a variety of tasks to ensure successful adoptions and maintain adoption center operations.

RESTRICTIONS: Volunteer needs to be 18 years and older. Position is shift based with one (1) three-hour shift worked per week for a minimum of one (1) year. Good people skills, basic animal handling skills with a good understanding of responsible pet care and the ability to present information in a positive way is necessary.

URL: www.giveshelter.org

Give animals at the shelter a clean fresh start. Bathers & Groomers address the grooming needs of animals that come into the shelter matted, dirty or just in need of some good cleaning and primping.

RESTRICTIONS:

URL: www.giveshelter.org

Provide care for cats being treated for ringworm in our nationally renowned Feline in Treatment facility (FIT) while helping assure they have a clean environment in which to recover.

Duties:

RESTRICTIONS:

URL: www.giveshelter.org

Assist with the overall care of shelter animals by providing a clean and healthy environment for them during their stay at Dane County Humane Society.

Care for a wide variety of shelter animals by participating in specifically outlined care duties, including dishes, laundry, kennel set up, taking out recycling and garbage, washing food cans, yard and barn cleanup.

RESTRICTIONS:

URL: www.giveshelter.org

Assisting with public phone inquiries and admitting of wildlife for eventual release.

Assist the public

Administrative tasks

Housekeeping

RESTRICTIONS:

URL: www.giveshelter.org

Assist with daily activities including data entry, filing, volunteer support, event planning, and miscellaneous administrative projects.

Areas to help:

Tasks:

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URL: www.giveshelter.org

Foster parents assist with the care of animals (dogs, cats, or small animals) that need time in a home setting before they are made available for adoption. This includes pregnant or nursing moms with litters, litters that are too young and need time to grow, animals in need of socialization and animals recovering from illness or injury. Depending on the season, fostering might last a few weeks or a few months.

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URL: www.giveshelter.org

AMS Assistants help our veterinary staff on weekdays care for animals recovering from illness, in addition to helping with surgical prep/clean-up, sterilizing equipment, recovering animals from surgery, and performing various lab duties. Feeding, cleaning, laundry, and providing animals with TLC are included in this position.

8:00am-10:00am shift:

10:00am-12:00pm shift:

12:00pm-2:00pm shift:

2:00pm-4:00pm shift: (tasks will vary based on veterinarian availability in the afternoon)

RESTRICTIONS:

URL: www.giveshelter.org

The State of Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long-Term Care Volunteer Ombudsman Programs are in need of volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of elderly living in our area nursing homes. Volunteers visit an assigned nursing home 2 to 3 hours per week, advocating for residents in making sure that their rights are being met. We provide the training - no special background needed.

Make that positive difference in someone’s life.  You can sign up onlinehttps://wi.accessgov.com/public/Forms/Page/boaltc/boaltc-volunteer-ombudsman-signup

Or call for more information: 1-800-815-0015

https://longtermcare.wi.gov/Pages/Volunteer.aspx

Providing families with the comfort and warmth of a home-cooked meal after a long day at the hospital is a simple gift and helps us continue to be a home-away-from-home. Groups plan a menu to feed 35 guests, purchase ingredients and prepare the meal in our commercial-grade kitchen.

To register, please visit rmhcmadison.org/mealsignup/

Questions? For questions regarding our meal program, please contact us by email at smelgar@rmhcmadison.org or by calling (608)232-4660.

If you are interested in helping local seniors with shoveling their driveway/sidewalks this winter, please let us know.  Volunteers are matched for the season with seniors in their community. Use your own equipment - or the senior may have equipment you can use. 

We are currently looking for volunteers in Sun Prairie, Cottage Grove, Marshall, and Deerfield. 

Volunteers are required to undergo a background check.

URL: www.colonialclub.org

Be a Small Animal Volunteer at CRHS! Our small animal volunteers spend time with our rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and other small animals socializing them to prepare them for adoption into their forever homes! Volunteers in the small animal area also help with spot cleaning of kennels/cages, grooming and playing with our little furry friends.

If you are interested in becoming a dog volunteer, please email Erin Olson at erin.olson@couleehumane.com to inquire about available shifts and get a volunteer application. Volunteers are asked to commit to one, two-hour shift per week for a minimum of six months of time.  There is a $20.00 application fee that covers the cost of a nametag, a CRHS Volunteer t-shirt, and administrative costs.

Do you love having a cat around but can't have your own in your current living space?  Would having a cat be fabulous but you don't have enough time to be a great pet parent?  Be a Cat Volunteer at CRHS! Our cat volunteers spend time with our cats socializing them to prepare them for adoption into their forever homes. Volunteers in the cat area also help with spot cleaning of kennels, grooming and playing with our cats.

If you are interested in becoming a dog volunteer, please email Erin Olson at erin.olson@couleehumane.com to inquire about available shifts and get a volunteer application. Volunteers are asked to commit to one, two-hour shift per week for a minimum of six months of time.  There is a $20.00 application fee that covers the cost of a nametag, a CRHS Volunteer t-shirt, and administrative costs.

Make a difference to a shelter cat today!  

Do you miss your four-legged friend?  After a stressful day wouldn't it be great to spend some time with a dog (or two, or three or ten!)?  Be a Dog Volunteer at CRHS! Our dog volunteers spend time with our dogs socializing them, playing with them, and helping to teach them basic manners and commands to prepare them for adoption into their forever homes! Volunteers in the dog area also help with spot cleaning of kennels and outdoor runs and some basic grooming.

If you are interested in becoming a dog volunteer, please email Erin Olson at erin.olson@couleehumane.com to inquire about available shifts and get a volunteer application. Volunteers are asked to commit to one, two-hour shift per week for a minimum of six months of time.  There is a $20.00 application fee that covers the cost of a nametag, a CRHS Volunteer t-shirt, and administrative costs.

Viterbo University’s Fine Arts Center seeks volunteer ushers for the upcoming season!  See everything from Broadway musicals to comedy troupes.  Performances take place throughout the school year at a variety of times.  No previous experience necessary – we will train. 

Please contact Andrew Nauman, Event Operations Coordinator at 608-796-3749 or aanauman@viterbo.edu if interested.

Emergency Services as needed when Disaster strikes.  Salvation Army is one of the largest responders to local and national events.  Training provided.  Volunteers needed on call basis.

Stock pantry shelves, sort donated food items and help clients select the food they need. Volunteers needed from 9AM-12:30 PM, Monday-Friday.

Groups or individuals are welcome to volunteer.

Assist in the preparation, service, and clean up of the noon and supper meal program.  Volunteers needed Monday through Friday 9AM-1PM and Sunday 10:30-1PM

Groups or individuals are welcome to volunteer.

The volunteer will provide pet therapy (dogs only) visits to patients and family members in waiting areas at a mutually agreed upon time.  One patient is visited at a time, no longer than one hour.

Therapy Dogs International provides the required certification for K9s that serve in this program; annual documentation is required.

We’re preparing for some limited in-person services, with pandemic safety precautions in place. Our Playroom Child Care Staff (age 18 or over please) will work an evening now and then (usually 6-8 pm) to watch children in our playroom while their parents attend programming. For more information, email us at info@theparentingplace.net

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Northcentral WI can always use COPY PAPER.  Plain white paper preferred, but will appreciate any donation. We could also always use donations of stamps for mailings, along with labels. Thanks for considering donating to help promote the work of BBBS in our area! 

Are you ready to accept a challenge where you can experience rewards that will last you a lifetime?

For more information please contact Andrea Tepp at 715-218-0547 or andrea.tepp@lsswis.org

A stipend is provided to help cover the costs of providing for the child.

For more information contact Andrea Tepp at 715-218-0547 or andres.tepp@lsswis.org

In WI alone, approximately 8,000 children are placed into foster care each year.

LSS needs you to join in our efforts to make a difference for these youth.

LSS provides specialized training, 24/7 support, respite care, case coordination, and more so that you can help make a difference in a child’s life.

Respite providers who can offer weekend or short-term care are also needed.

Do you have a heart for children?  Can you provide them with a safe and caring place to call home? 

A stipend is provided to help cover the cost.

For more information contact Andrea Tepp at 715-218-0547 or andrea.tepp@lsswis.org

If you know of someone who might be interested, please pass this information on. 

The need is great throughout the state!

coaches for all sports offered swimming,track, basketball, softball, bocce ball, flag football, power lifting, and bowling.

Can help with all the sports or any one you wish

CASA of the Fox Cities seeks interested members for its Board of Directors. Although previous Board membership experience is not required, we do prefer someone who has had some volunteer involvement with a nonprofit agency (committee work, for example).

Our current board member needs are for an individual who has previous experience in marketing/public relations/advertising, as well as an individual with a background in fundraising or sales.

We also encourage the involvement of men and all individuals from diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds to assist us.

A passion for CASA's mission of assisting abused/neglected children within local courts is essential.

Board meetings are held at the CASA office from 5 to 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month, except for November and December, when it it held on the third Tuesday to avoid holidays. Board members are also required to serve on one of several committees, which carry out the work of the agency. Each committee is chaired by a Board member and we are in specific need of someone to chair our Marketing/PR Committee, as well as a chair for our Fundraising Committee. Total average time investment per month would be 5 to 10, depending on time of year/projects.

Board member terms are 3 years, with the opportunity to recommit to a second term upon completion of the first 3-year term.

In Marathon County, there are over 7,500 students that are *eligible to receive a new, FREE,
backpack and common school supplies for the upcoming school year through the Workplace
Volunteer Council’s (WVC) signature project – Fill A Backpack Fill A Need (FABFAN). To be
*eligible to take part in FABFAN, students must be entering 4K through 8th grade and qualify
for free or reduced lunch at school.

How can you help?
 Donate supplies. Donations of backpacks and school supplies can be delivered to any of
FABFAN’s Public Collection Sites: AbbyBank, Cloverbelt Credit Union, Health in Motion,
Innovative Health, Peoples State Bank, and Prevail Bank.
 Make a monetary donation. We “s-t-r-e-t-c-h” each dollar that is donated. We shop the
clearance sales at local stores. We buy in bulk to secure

BINGO...we all know how much fun bingo can be...we are in need of small bingo prizes and non-perishable purchased treats such as soda, chips, fruit snacks and candy.

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Help with Lunch Meal!!

Looking for someone to help do dishes using a commercial dishwasher.  Training available.

10am-1pm   Monday - Friday  (flexible day/s commitment)

Assist with meal prep for 70 to 120 people per day. 

Meet new people. Help those less fortunate. Make new friends. Find Fulfilment. Enjoy a free meal.

For further information, please call Colleen at 715-370-9563 or email colleen.hilber@usc.slavationarmy.org

Assist with polishing our residents nails & visiting every other Wednesdays from 1:30pm-3:00pm.  This is a great way to start volunteering on a 1:1 basis or in a group setting. Please fill out a volunteer application on our website. Volunteer Services and Internships (lacrossecounty.org) 

DART Service Volunteer will provide consistent, invaluable service transporting and escorting patients, delivering items between departments, and other requested ancillary services, promoting a sense of welcome and caring service to our customers.  This service by volunteers will enable paid staff to remain on the units and in departments to perform professional duties, thus providing better care and service to our patients and visitors.

Volunteers must complete the required application and screening process, plus a transporter screening (assessment) for transporting wheelchair patients; also training for cart transportation.  This assignment requires a considerable amount of physical stamina, as volunteers do a great deal of walking.

The Dispatch/volunteer base: Hospital first floor in Patient Registration area; Service areas:  Primarily between 3rd, 7th and 9th nursing units in the Hospital and ancillary service areas such as Radiology, Rehab Services, etc.; also the Clinic, Cancer and Surgery Center, Professional Arts building, St. Ann building, and Occupational Health building.

DART Services are offered Monday thru Friday; 7:45 am – Noon; Noon – 4:00 pm; ideally, a team of 4 volunteers per shift.

Help individuals and families select complimentary bread and produce!!

Have an hour or two to help? This may be the position for you!

Monday, Wednesday, & Friday mornings

The Salvation Army 202 Callon Street 

We need YOUR HELP to monitor the distribution.

Anyone in need may receive bread & fresh produce. Help is needed to sort and set on tables, and assist folks to be sure everyone in need is served.

Please call Colleen at 715-370-9563 or email colleen.hilber@usc.salvationarmy.org

 Help keep buildings clean and sanitized.  

Volunteers are so important to the Market experience for our guests!

Provide your neighbors the dignity, customer service, and nourishment they deserve in their time of need. Stock & organize market shelves, help answer guest questions or assist with shopping to make a meaningful impact every day. An enjoyable time engaging with members of the community is guaranteed! The ability to work with a diverse population as well as the ability to organize, lift & carry lightweight items are recommended.

Our market is open Monday and Wednesday 1:30pm-4:30pm (volunteer shift 1pm-4:30pm) Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30am-1:30pm (volunteer shift 10am-1:30pm). We need assistance before, during and after this time, to assist our guests as well as maintaining a well-stocked pantry. We have opportunities for personal shopping and stocking.

Want to learn more or interested in a tour? Contact Catherine Wollenzien at catherine@neighborsplace.org for a volunteer application!

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Horse Leaders- Maintain focus and control of horse during therapeutic riding classes. Horse experience not needed but is appreciated.  Climate controlled arena.  Must complete a volunteer orientation and horse skills checklist before volunteering.

Stable Hands offers equine therapies and activities to individuals with special needs. Volunteer to lead horses used to assist students receiving therapeutic riding services. 

Contact Jenna at

608-359-5297 or

volunteer@stablehandstherapy.com

Side Walkers- Assist participants in Therapeutic Riding Program during classes, provide support for riders. No experience needed. 

Stable Hands offers equine therapies and activities to individuals with special needs. Volunteer to walk alongside a student on horseback.

Contact Jenna at 

608-359-5297 or

volunteer@stablehandstherapy.com

Become the "right-hand man" (or woman) for our instructors as they interact with therapy students on horseback to provide a variety of games and exercises to improve the student's abilities. Perfect for those 10-14 years old looking for an active, hands-on way to make a difference in someone's life.

Contact Jenna at 608-359-5297 or volunteer@stablehandstherapy.com

The Heartfelt Gift Shop is a quaint little shop located in the new Mount View Care Center nursing home tower.  Visit with residents, friends and family as they browse the Gift Shop.  Ring up their purchases and provide a friendly customer experience. 

We are currently seeking volunteers to assist as cashiers. The shop sells new, seasonal and consignment items. The times needed are  12:00-3:00 PM Monday-Friday and 10:00am - 1:00pm Saturday and Sunday.  

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Escort/Information Specialist tasks may include: Guide patients to check-in and escort patients/visitors to appropriate departments, Offer wheelchair transportation. Deliver flowers, cards, and patient email greetings. Appropriately share confidential information to support patients and visiting families. We currently have various 4 hour weekday shifts from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

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Volunteers are needed at Marshfield Medical Center Gift Shop- Weston Monday thru Friday from both 8:00 am until noon or noon to 4:00 pm and Saturday from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Offer guidance regarding product options for visitors and staff seeking to uplift a loved one's spirits or treat themselves, provide a pleasant setting, facilitate accurate transactions, assist with product labels and displays and support opening/closing functions.  Feel free to volunteer with a friend or family member - We will accommodate your schedule.

“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.”

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Volunteers are needed at Marshfield Medical Center - Weston. A compassionate opportunity serving Eucharistic to patients may be the perfect fit for you. Following an initial Spiritual Services meeting to discuss this unique role, you would apply as a volunteer to work closely with our Chaplain and Eucharistic Ministry team that provides the option of receiving the Host on a daily basis for patients. We currently have weekday and weekend openings.

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Volunteers are needed at Marshfield Medical Center - Weston! A gratifying morning or afternoon shift in our Surgical Waiting Area may be the perfect fit for you. Assist patients who are checking in and will be having surgery and gather contact details for loved ones. Guide family members back to patients in the bay areas. Serve as a liaison between surgical services staff and family members to provide important updates. Our normal shifts are 5am-9am , 9am-1pm and 1pm-5pm Monday through Friday.  (We are happy to make changes to this to accommodate your schedule.)

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Duties: -Allow patients to express themselves through art or music -Take an active role in sessions by playing, singing, painting, drawing and listening -Encourage clients to take part in the session, and supporting them Benefits: Being able to serve patients by helping them achieve positive changes in mood, relaxation, peace and comfort, anxiety and stress reduction, and memory recall, reminiscence and satisfaction with life.

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We are looking for volunteers who love animals and want to assist in the care of our furry guests. We have several opportunities to assist with the cleaning of the cat and dog kennels, laundry assistance and kitchen assistance. We are open 7 days a week and need help daily. Cleaning is conducted primarily in the morning hours.

Please keep in mind that offer open enrollment periods for our volunteer opportunities. If you visit our website and see that the volunteer application is closed, check back in again at a later date. We generally accept and orient applicants on a monthly basis. 

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We need volunteers to help plan, solicit sponsorships and donations and work special events and fundraisers. We host several bigger events annually and several smaller activities and events. We also have several community groups that host and sponsor events for us throughout the year and we assist or provide volunteers on the day of the events.

Please keep in mind that offer open enrollment periods for our volunteer opportunities. If you visit our website and see that the volunteer application is closed, check back in again at a later date. We generally accept and orient applicants on a monthly basis. 

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Community Based mentoring, involves a "Big Brother" and/or "Big Sister" volunteers providing children- "Littles"- individualized time and attention on a regular basis, typically 2-4 times per month for an hour or two at a time. During casual weekly or bi-weekly outings, filled with conversations and shared activities, they develop a relationship that helps children manage the everyday challenges that are part of "growing up." During time spent with their Big, Littles gain new skills, explore new interests and expand their experience base beyond their family or neighborhood. Activities can include, going to parks, exploring the library, hiking Rib Mountain, taking part in local events, bowling, etc. BBBSNCW encourages taking part in low-cost/no-cost experiences. Volunteers can choose to work with a child living in the following school district areas: Abbotsford, Athens, D.C. Everest, Marathon, Merrill, Mosinee, and Wausau. 

School Based mentoring, involves a "Big Brother" and/or "Big Sister" volunteers providing children- "Littles"- individualized time and attention on a consistent basis, with the venue being the child's school rather than the community. Volunteers and children meet regularly during the school year- typically each week, utilizing the resources available with the school; computer labs, the library, the gym, a classroom, or the schoolyard. Whether they play board games, simply sit and talk with one another, or do a craft project, their relationship promotes a positive attitude, and academic enrichment. Volunteers can choose to work with a child in the following school districts: Abbotsford, Athens, D.C. Everest, Marathon, Merrill, Mosinee, and Wausau. Volunteers are asked to meet with their Littles once a week for 30-45 minutes at a time. 

We need your help! Join the Aspirus Volunteers team and make a difference at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital Gift Shop!

The Gift Shop is run almost entirely by our warm, friendly volunteers, who bring joy to our patients, families, and staff by helping them find the perfect gift or essential item.

Every purchase supports Aspirus Wausau Hospital volunteer programs and patient services, with 100% of proceeds going directly to these vital causes.

Be a part of something meaningful - volunteer today!

Sign up to be a volunteer at MyVolunteerPage.com or call Salvation Army at 608-782-6126.

The Thrift Store serves a dual role in our mission.  People in need can get vouchers to get the items that they need, whether it be clothes, shoes or items to help set up their new home.  When items sell to the public, that money goes back into our mission to feed and shelter individuals in need. 

Many hands make light work.  We get loads of donations in every single day at The Salvation Army Thrift Store.  We need lots of help to get through them and make them ready for the sales floor. Help sort and organize, clear out and reshelve items, clean, and hang out with a great staff team! Opportunities are flexible during these times, Monday–Friday, 9am-6pm or Saturday, 9am-5pm.

 You can choose your volunteer dates and times! After an approved application, you can volunteer whenever you'd like, no scheduling needed. Thanks for your help!

Answer donation door, mark down donation, hand out tax receipt, help sort donations

Sort and hang clothes and inspect, test, and clean electrical donations. Price items acording to guidelines.

Create fun and exciting displays, hang clothes for designated racks into the proper area by style, size, and color, remerchandise shelves to make room for new items.

Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity that can help you gain experience and skills to put on your resume? Administrative/office volunteers contribute to the Heartland Hospice mission by providing needed office support. Some of the office tasks include mailings, assembling folders, in-service packets, filing, and making copies. Administrative volunteers work at our Heartland Hospice office in Stevens Point. Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Wendy, today at 715-344-4541 or via email at wendy.fait@heartlandhospice.com to find out how to join our team! 

Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity? Volunteers and their therapy certified dogs are needed to visit patients on Heartland Hospice Services. Volunteers and their therapy dogs provide companionship and social interaction for patients that enjoy animals and would like visitors. All dogs must be current on vaccines and certified as a pet therapy dog. Please contact Heartland Hospice if you have questions about the certification process. This is a rewarding experience for patients and volunteers! Please call our office today at 715-344-4541 and ask for our Volunteer Coordinator, Wendy, to learn how to join our team! You can also email at wendy.fait@heartlandhospice.com. 

Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity? Volunteers and their therapy certified dogs are needed to visit patients on Heartland Hospice Services. Volunteers and their therapy dogs provide companionship and social interaction for patients that enjoy animals and would like visitors. All dogs must be current on vaccines and certified as a pet therapy dog. Please contact Heartland Hospice if you have questions about the certification process. This is a rewarding experience for patients and volunteers! Please call our office today at 715-344-4541 and ask for Volunteer Coordinator, Mary, to learn how to join our team! You can also email Mary at Mary.Dulske@Heartlandhospice.com.

We are seeking volunteers to visit with patients at the House of the Dove Hospice Home in Marshfield and engage patients in art, games and other activities. Meaningful activities have been shown to reduce anxiety and stress, promote relaxation and stimulate recollection of memories. Training, support and supplies are provided. Call now for more information.

Patient Visit Volunteers provide social support and a comforting presence to patients receiving Ministry Home Care Hospice services in Marshfield, Spencer, Colby, Neillsville and throughout Clark County and surrounding areas. Activities during a patient visit may include reminiscing, coversation and a friendly ear, reading aloud, helping put together a puzzle, playing a game, helping with small chores, going for a walk or giving a wheelchair ride. While volunteers do not provide direct patient care or transport patients, volunteers may run errands on occasion. Our need is highest in surrounding areas of Greater Marshfield Areas.

Hospice is about living each day to the fullest. It's about helping individuals dying of terminal illnesses live each day to the fullest in a pain-free environment, with dignity and peace. As a hospice volunteer, you can be a part of this incredible journey. Training and support are provided.

Music has been shown to reduce anxiety and stress, promote relaxation and stimulate recollection of memories. We are seeking volunteers to share their musical talents with hospice patients, whether singing or playing instruments such as:

Hospice volunteer training is provided.

We are seeking volunteers throughout our service area (Marshfield, Spencer, Colby, Neillsville and throughout all of Clark County) with certified therapy dogs to visit with hospice patients residing in facilities, such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities and the House of the Dove Hospice Home. Emotional support and comfort may be provided to patients by a therapeutic interaction with pets. For patients living in facilities, pet visitation may help to normalize the environment and reduce stress. The dog must meet all health requirements and must be certified through Therapy Dogs International (TDI) or a similar organization using the same criteria for certification. If your pet is not currently certified, we can provide you with information about the certification process. Therapy Dogs will be assigned with volunteer/dog owner.

SMP volunteers are concerned citizens (often retired professionals) who empower seniors to prevent healthcare fraud through outreach and education. SMP volunteers make presentations to groups and/or distribute materials at community events to educate Medicare beneficiaries, caregivers, and professionals how to prevent, detect, and report healthcare fraud.

Most volunteers commit between 2-5 hours each month to the SMP program. Generally, volunteer duties fall into one of the following two categories: speaking to Medicare beneficiaries about fraud OR working an SMP table (answering questions about SMP, disseminating brochures about Medicare fraud) at a senior-related health fair. Additionally, some SMP volunteers help write press releases, help with office administration, and assist other SMP volunteers in scheduling their presentations.

All SMP volunteers must complete the SMP Foundations Training before beginning to volunteer with the project. Additionally, supplementary training is available to SMP volunteers on an on-going basis.