Opportunities From: Volunteer Wisconsin

Have you been curious how many eggs a Black-capped Chickadee pair cares for during a single breeding season? Or how to tell who built a nest just by the materials inside?

Join the Nesting Navigators and discover these answers firsthand as you witness the full, fascinating lifecycle of a songbird—from nest building to adorable baby birds. Nestbox monitoring is simple, deeply rewarding, and can be done on your own, in pairs, or as a family activity. The Observatory monitors breeding bird activity at over 100 constructed bird boxes throughout Port Washington, WI as part of our Neighborhood Habitat Improvement Program (NHIP), which aims to improve residential areas for birds, pollinators and water quality.

Volunteers are assigned a route to monitor on a weekly basis during the breeding season (April-July). Monitoring involves checking boxes for evidence of nesting, counting number of eggs laid, counting number of chicks hatched and number of chicks that leave the nest and entering data into the mobile NestWatch application.

Before jumping in, all volunteers are REQUIRED to participate in a brief training led by Observatory staff to prepare for this hands-on community science experience. T he upcoming training dates and times are listed—

Tuesday, March 31: 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Thursday, April 2: 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, April 7: 5:30PM – 7:00PM
Thursday, April 9: 5:30PM – 7:00PM

PLEASE SIGN UP IN ADVANCE FOR THE TRAINING SESSION - HERE! 

Commitment and Orientation Training

Ever wonder what trees and shrubs are growing right in your own backyard and neighborhood? Or how tall that towering oak really is? Come join Observatory staff for a hands-on adventure in the field during our Birdscape Botanist Sessions!    

 - Learn to identify the woody plants that make up our local landscapes—once you know their names,  you’ll start seeing them everywhere.
- Remember learning the Pythagorean theorem back in middle school? Now you’ll actually get to use it—to figure out how tall a tree really is!”
- Work side by side with fellow plant and bird enthusiasts.
- Explore different greenspaces in Port.

If you’ve ever wanted to see your neighborhood with fresh eyes, this is your chance. Once you learn the plants and their stories, every walk outdoors feels like an adventure. No training needed!

PLEASE SIGN UP IN ADVANCE TO JOIN A 2026 SESSION - https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/182278904074/false#/invitation

Wednesdays June 24 – August 12 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Thursdays June 25 – August 6 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Thursdays August 27 - November 12 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Tuesdays September 8 - November 10 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

There are several monitoring locations throughout Port Washington, and you will be sent an email with the location to meet us within 24-48 hours of your volunteer time. All parks are in the City of Port Washington, WI. 

NEW OPPORTUNITY! Biochar Branch Monitors (FKA Climate Catalyst Sessions)

Help us turn innovative ideas into real-world impact by becoming a Biochar Branch Monitor! We’re tracking nearly 500 native and climate-resilient trees planted across Kenosha, Racine, Port Washington, Sheboygan, Two Rivers, and Green Bay—and we need your help to collect the data that will shape future urban conservation efforts. Our treatment group of newly planted trees received biochar, a soil amendment designed to improve soil health and support long-term tree success; Our control group was planted without the biochar soil amendment. By monitoring these trees, you’ll play a direct role in helping us understand how biochar affects urban tree canopy growth and resilience over time.

No experience? No problem! We’ll provide all the training and materials you need. Monitoring is flexible and can be done independently, with a partner, or as a family activity. Join us and be part of hands-on science that’s helping our communities, our trees, and birds thrive.

Before jumping in, all volunteers are REQUIRED to participate in a brief VIRTUAL training led by Observatory staff to get you ready for this hands-on community science experience. Below you’ll find the upcoming training dates and times—we’d love to have you join us!

Wednesday, June 3rd, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Thursday, June 4th, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Volunteer opportunities will occur annually mid-June - September.

Volunteers will assist with the Kite Festival. Duties may include running a craft station, greeting visitors, assisting with parking, general cleaning throughout the event, among others. 

Volunteers are needed from approximately 9am-4pm.

For more information, please contact the Senior Educator Sam De Roche: sandra.deroche@wisconsin.gov, (715) 540-601

Volunteers will assist with the Kite Festival. Duties may include running a craft station, greeting visitors, assisting with parking, general cleaning throughout the event, among others. 

Volunteers are needed from approximately 9am-4pm.

For more information, please contact the Senior Educator Sam De Roche: sandra.deroche@wisconsin.gov, (715) 540-601

Volunteers will assist with the set-up for the Kite Festival. Duties may include moving tables, garbage cans, signage, cones, tents, and chairs, general cleaning, and other miscellaneous duties.

Volunteers are welcome for any amount of time between 9am-4pm.

For more information, please contact the Senior Educator Sam De Roche: sandra.deroche@wisconsin.gov, (715) 540-601

Volunteers will assist with the set-up for the Kite Festival. Duties may include moving tables, garbage cans, signage, cones, tents, and chairs, general cleaning, and other miscellaneous duties.

Volunteers are welcome for any amount of time between 9am-4pm.

For more information, please contact the Senior Educator Sam De Roche: sandra.deroche@wisconsin.gov, (715) 540-601

Volunteers will enjoy a day at the George W. Mead Wildlife Area, where they will assist with teaching lessons. Lesson topics include survival strategies, nature hikes, foraging, birding, orienteering, fly tying, and much more. Most lessons are taught outdoors.

Groups range in ages, from kindergarten to senior. Volunteers will arrive half an hour before the group and leave once the group departs. A typical day would be 8:30-2:30, though exact timing varies by group. They will be responsible for leading one lesson; the lesson is scripted and all materials will be out and ready upon arrival. 

For more information, please contact the Senior Educator Sam De Roche: sandra.deroche@wisconsin.gov, (715) 540-601

Volunteers will enjoy a day at the George W. Mead Wildlife Area, where they will assist with teaching lessons. Lesson topics include survival strategies, nature hikes, foraging, birding, orienteering, fly tying, and much more. Most lessons are taught outdoors.

Groups range in ages, from kindergarten to senior. Volunteers will arrive half an hour before the group and leave once the group departs. A typical day would be 8:30-2:30, though exact timing varies by group. They will be responsible for leading one lesson; the lesson is scripted and all materials will be out and ready upon arrival. 

For more information, please contact the Senior Educator Sam De Roche: sandra.deroche@wisconsin.gov, (715) 540-6013

Interested in MAKING A SENIOR'S DAY? Want to make a big difference? Become a companionship volunteer!

As a companionship volunteer you will be matched one-on-one with a senior in La Crescent to serve as a friendly visitor. Companionship visits include conversation, going on walks, doing puzzles, playing games, or simply spending time together. This volunteer experience is flexible based on your availability and can be scheduled weekly, bi-weekly, or sporadically. Often, time spent with a companionship volunteer is the highlight of an individual's day!

Being a companionship volunteer is a great opportunity to get quality volunteer experience, engage with others, and provide much-needed connection for our older community members! Consider joining us today.

On the third Wednesday of each month, we host a Fresh Food Pantry from 4:30 - 6:30 PM. We rely on the support of volunteers during this busy time. Join us every third Wednesday from 4:00 - 7:00 PM.

Volunteer tasks include: Stocking tables; registering individuals; assisting with shopping, and ensuring fair distribution; breaking down and storing pantry items

Hourly shifts available!

Our center is cleaning and re-organizing our supplies. We need volunteers who love tedious, detail-oriented work to help enter our supplies into a Google Sheet inventory. Since we are currently working through this big project of cleaning, you may need to also help add labels to bins with our label maker.  

Be a part of the action and enjoy fun games with our seniors

Please note important details: 

For more information, please contact Kiara Rosado, Volunteer and Events Coordinator at krosado@unitedcc.org.

Celebrate summer with us and enjoy friendly activities with our seniors in the outdoors

Please note important details: 

For more information, please contact Kiara Rosado, Volunteer and Events Coordinator at krosado@unitedcc.org.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at House of Hope! We have volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups. Individuals must be age 16 or older to volunteer on their own. Youth under age 16 are welcome to volunteer with an adult. Please sign up to receive more information.

https://www.mobilize.us/houseofhopegb/event/881632/

Celebration Dinner: Provide a meal for the youth and families in shelter on the third Wednesday of the month. Meals must be prepared off site. Anyone can sign up—a volunteer application and orientation are not required. Celebration dinner volunteers do not interact with House of Hope residents.

Administrative Support: Data entry, scanning and filing, shredding paper, social media content creation, etc.

Boutique: Sort and wash clothing and linen donations, organize and fold/hang clothes, rotate seasonal items, keep the boutique clean and organized.

Childcare: Take care of children while their parents are in programming; shifts are typically 1-2 hours.

Cleaning: Wash windows; vacuum/mop floors; disinfect surfaces; clean upholstery; deep clean kitchens, laundry rooms, and bathrooms; clean rental units between tenants, etc.

Events or Donation Drives: Plan and execute fundraising events or donation drives with support from staff; assist with House of Hope events.

Facility Maintenance: Pick up trash, trim hedges, do yardwork, fix broken furniture, change lightbulbs, etc.

Gardening: Plant, weed, and maintain garden beds and landscaping.

Organizing: Track and sort donations; organize basement storage areas, closets, and pantries; etc.

Painting: Assist with painting interior walls at House of Hope properties. Need not be a professional but painting experience is required.

Join a Board Committee:

Advocacy Committee

Board Development and Governance Committee

Facilities Crew

Finance Committee

Community Engagement Committee (Fund Development)

Youth Advisory Board (ages 16-24 with lived expertise with homelessness)

We're assembling a volunteer committee to plan and organize our annual HOPE Dinner & Auction Gala Fundraiser, and we’d love your help! This event is a key fundraiser supporting Hope Center, and we’re looking for enthusiastic, reliable individuals to help make it a huge success.

COMMITTEE ROLES MAY INCLUDE:

· Event planning & logistics (monthly meetings between June -November) 

· Sponsorship outreach

· Marketing & promotions

· Raffle/silent auction coordination

· Volunteer coordination

· Gala registration & communications

· Day-of-event support

Event date is Thursday November 19th at Brookfield Conference Center in Brookfield, WI

We're assembling a volunteer committee to plan and organize our annual TEE UP FOR HOPE Golf Outing Fundraiser, and we’d love your help! This event is a key fundraiser supporting Hope Center, and we’re looking for enthusiastic, reliable individuals to help make it a huge success.

COMMITTEE ROLES MAY INCLUDE:

· Event planning & logistics (monthly meetings) 

· Sponsorship outreach

· Marketing & promotions

· Raffle/silent auction coordination

· Volunteer coordination

· Golfer registration & communications

· Day-of-event support

Event date is Monday July 13th at Broadlands Golf Club in North Prairie, WI

On Mondays we're looking for folks who are interested in making our museum sparkle! With many little hands coming through our exhibits, deep cleaning is a must to keep everyone safe and healthy. Supplies and a cleaning checklist will be provided by our facilities team for each session. Sessions can be between every week or once a month depending on your schedule.

We're looking for folks with gardening experience and interest to help steward our garden throughout the growing season in collaboration with our facilities team. This includes weekly waterings, weeding, and spring planting. 

We are looking to start garden prep work in April so this opportunity would not begin until then. 

Greet people as they arrive at the shelter, take them around to see our adoptable animals, work with customers to match animals with suitable homes, and help customers complete adoption applications. We ask volunteers to commit to one day per week.

Help bring the joy of play and learning by volunteering at Madison Children's Museum! We have weekly volunteer shifts open. Please see this page on our website for information and application to volunteer: https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/about/work-at-mcm/volunteers/

We're looking for a volunteer to help remove a large amount of brush and yard waste from our property and haul it off to the dump. Volunteer must have their own truck and/or trailer. They must be able to load and transport everything by themselves. This is a great opportunity for someone who already has city dump access and wanted to help with a much needed clean up! City of Waukesha resident preferred for easy proximity to Waukesha Drop-off Center, but waste can be dropped off at anyone's local dump that they are able to access. Every center does have a mandatory fee that will also need to be paid by the volunteer at drop off. City of Waukesha's Drop-off Center is $3.00 per vehicle load & $4.00 per trailer load. They take cash or check only. This will be about 1-2 loads. 

Requirements: 

Truck and/or Trailer

Ability to lift/load yard debris independently

Ability to Pay Drop-off fee 

Preferred:

City of Waukesha Resident (for access to Waukesha dump)

Waukesha Drop-off Center Hours:

Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

We're looking for a volunteer to help remove a large amount of brush and yard waste from our property and haul it off to the dump. Volunteer must have their own truck and/or trailer. They must be able to load and transport everything by themselves. This is a great opportunity for someone who already has city dump access and wanted to help with a much needed clean up! City of Waukesha resident preferred for easy proximity to Waukesha Drop-off Center, but waste can be dropped off at anyone's local dump that they are able to access. Every center does have a mandatory fee that will also need to be paid by the volunteer at drop off. City of Waukesha's Drop-off Center is $3.00 per vehicle load & $4.00 per trailer load. They take cash or check only. This will be about 1-2 loads. 

Requirements: 

Truck and/or Trailer

Ability to lift/load yard debris independently

Ability to Pay Drop-off fee 

Preferred:

City of Waukesha Resident (for access to Waukesha dump)

Waukesha Drop-off Center Hours:

Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

St. Vincent de Paul is seeking volunteers to assist in our Halloween department!

Responsibilities include sorting, quality-checking, and pricing Halloween décor, as well as keeping the seasonal area on the sales floor organized and fully stocked.

Training is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays. After training, your schedule can be adjusted to fit your availability.

theExchange Warehouse and Operations position supports the day-to-day operations of the program including, but not limited to:

Organizing and storage management of theExchange warehouse. 

Assisting with unloading of donated furniture using safe moving practices

Collect and stage outgoing furniture for deliveries

Communicating effectively with donors, clients, volunteers and staff

General warehouse management tasks including equipment maintenance and cleaning tasks

Ability to safely lift 50 lbs.

Optional:  flexibility to make short deliveries upon demand using theExchange truck

Support disaster relief operations by collecting, analyzing and sharing critical operational data such as the number of homes affected and planned response actions to inform effective decision-making. Two-week commitment. Contact Lee at lee.borofka@redcross.org for more information. 

Ensure people in disaster impacted areas do not go hungry by safely preparing and/or serving meals to individuals, families and communities. Two-week commitment. Contact Lee at lee.borofka@redcross.org for more information. 

Provide a vital link to mission delivery by ensuring needed shelter materials and supplies are procured in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Two-week commitment. Contact Lee at lee.borofka@redcross.org for more information. 

Work with shelter residents to understand their resources and transition roadblocks to help households create an individualized action plan so they can transition from the shelter to a more sustainable living solution. Two-week commitment. Contact Lee at lee.borofka@redcross.org for more information. 

Help provide clients with comfort and safety after disasters by supporting the day-to-day activities within a shelter. This may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information, or other areas within a shelter. Two week commitment for national deployments. For more information, contact Lee at lee.borofka@redcross.org. 

At Aurora Healthcare now part of Advocate Health our goal is to strive to maintain a positive and inviting experience for patients and all employees. 

An Outpatient Surgery Ambassador embodies the spirit of hospitality, creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere all!

The Outpatient Surgery Ambassador is an individual who has a warm and inviting presence.  Ambassadors first steps should make sure all visitors are met with a friendly greeting.  Ambassadors guide, assist, and make patient/visitors arrivals seamless and a delightful experience.  They provide helpful information, answer questions, help them with wheelchair assistance, and help patients get to and from their appointments. 

All volunteers interested should be 15 years of age or older. 

Please apply at: 

www.aurorahealthcare.org/volunteer

As a VIP Volunteer you will be assisting the patients by offering resources for practical needs, and companionship.  As well as providing patient feedback to nursing and patient experience teams regarding concerns. Tasks may include, welcoming patients, assisting with meal ordering, providing conversation and companionship and more. 

Please apply through the link below:

www.aurorahealthcare.org/volunteer

You'd be starting your morning shift at 10am helping us sort through our breads donation as well as washing any bins that may need to be washed. There may also be some quality checking of produce as well. Shift would end at noon. 

Needs are Mondays and/or Tuesdays

Please apply at lacrossehtf.org/volunteer

NEW THIS WEEK!  Help patients and visitors find their way around the hospital and clinic. Greet people as they enter through the North Entrance and offer assistance with directions. In this active role, you will serve 1 day a week for 2 hours.  Some light walking is required.  We are looking for friendly faces to greet our patients, visitors and guest.  Help them get to the right location and feel confident they are in the right place.  Make new friends, become part of our wonderful volunteer community, attend special events and educational classes if you want, and discover a sense of purpose that you have been longing for.  It is fun and easy.  We have immediate openings.  Pick a day M-TH from either 8:30am-10:30am or 10:30am-12:30pm.

A few of our boats are stored offsite and there is an occasional need to move boats to a different location locally. We are always looking for individuals that might be interested in trailering a boat or assisting with the launching or retrieval of boats. A good running vehicle with a hitch that can tow at least 2,000 lbs is required

In our off-season, the majority of our boats are stored in a semi trailer. Once in the spring and once in the fall, we need to unload or load this trailer and are always in need of volunteers for this task.

Supporting the education and growth of local youth is central to our mission. If you speak Spanish, consider volunteering your time to help with our educational initiatives in the Hispanic community.

Community outreach volunteers assist with expos and farmers market - distributing marketing materials. Join outreach projects that connect Green Bay Sail & Paddle with local organizations, promote inclusivity, and build awareness of our mission.

Provide valuable behind-the-scenes help with tasks such as administering surveys, organizing files, and assisting shore activities.

SHARE YOUR CARE.

COULD I BE A HOSPICE VOLUNTEER?

YES!

Consider a meaningful opportunity of being a companion volunteer serving hospice patients and their families in your community.

Volunteers can visit on their own schedule as little as two hours a month, making it a manageable yet impactful way for individuals to share their compassion and support for others.

SHARE YOUR CARE.

COULD I BE A HOSPICE VOLUNTEER?

YES!

Consider a meaningful opportunity of being a companion volunteer serving hospice patients and their families in your community.

Volunteers can visit on their own schedule as little as two hours a month, making it a manageable yet impactful way for individuals to share their compassion and support for others.

Are you organized and like to make sure things sparkle and shine? We're looking for a team of individuals to help deep clean our toys, either one time or monthly schedule. 

Our exhibits and their manipulatives get cleaned daily after each use, but sometime the dirt builds up a little over time that our LEGO and other blocks need a nice soak in a tub bath. Stuffies take a trip to the laundromat and get a nice spin and fluff cycle to maintain their youthful appearance. 

Hillview Life Center will offer a second YWCA La Crosse childcare site,  providing opportunities for intergenerational collaborative programming. We seek volunteers to help with the Adult Programming and for assistance in the childcare setting. Reading books, assisting with art projects, and sharing skills and activities that you are passionate about. Playing games and visiting with adults, utilizing the adult programming.

Coulee Region RSVP is looking for volunteer handyman to help clients with minor fix it repairs in their homes.  

We provide limited fix-it services for individuals in need in our community.  The program is designed to help individuals with disabilities, veterans and seniors who are in need of minor home repair.  Our volunteer donate their time and skills at no charge.

No job is to small.

All that is required is for the individuals requesting the service to provide/pay for the materials.  

Coulee Region RSVP is always looking for Volunteer Drivers.  Do you enjoy driving, meeting new people?

Volunteer Drivers age 55 and better use their own vehicles to transport individuals to medical and personal appointments.   Monday through Friday from 7:30 am- 5:00 pm.  You choose the days and times you would like to volunteer.  

Volunteer drivers receive mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate of 72.5 cents per mile.  You can volunteer on a daily, weekly or on-call basis.

Come help us with food prep, party set up, and our participants with activities and games. Free meal included.

Come play games, color, and help our participants with other fun activities!

We are looking for assistance in our electrical department, which involves testing and pricing appliances, as well as hardware & pet supplies. The first couple of days of training would be in the morning and then the volunteer would transition to volunteer in the afternoon. Shifts can be up to 2-3 hours, and we are flexible with days.

We are looking for a male volunteer to create a social and activity group for men only.  this would take place in Creekview which is a skilled nursing facility.  Must be comfortable with the elderly.  this would be anew opportunity so there is flexibility in programming.  Come share your talents and active listening skills to enhance the lives of the men who currently live here.

Background check is required.

Staffing Bayview's Food Pantry. This includes stocking shelves, checking in visitors, helping them navigate their options, conduct general tidying, and sort through areas for expired items. Time limit is not set. Tuesday tasks can be completed quickly with more hands available. Thank you for all the help :)

REINS is seeking a bookkeeper to keep our organization running smoothly. Our Financial Officer has handled these responsibilities, along with his board duties, for the past several years. He is retiring, and we will be separating the responsibilities. He is willing to assist with turnover and training. 

Thank you for considering this opportunity. I look forward to talking with you about joining our team and the Magic of REINS.

Our current Financial Officer spends approximately 20 hours each month on these duties. A list of duties performed is listed below.

Bookkeeping duties
 Financial statements – classify all bank activity and prepare financial statements
for the Financial Officer for monthly BOD meetings

 Payroll – biweekly payroll checks, tax deposits and filings, W2s, etc.,  currently
performed in QuickBooks. Minimal time needed to add/subtract employees,
maintain pay rates and reimbursements, and enter hours for hourly employees
biweekly; overall responsibility for tax payments, employee W-2’s, etc.

 Bill pay – approx. 10-20 regular vendors to be paid and various one-offs.
Virtually all are paid via automated bill pay at Summit Credit Union, direct ACH, or
autopay on a credit card. It could likely be done once per month, although some
situations still require immediate payment
 Billing for services – We bill families directly via QuickBooks, as well as bill for
reimbursement from Sheboygan County and others (Dept of Human Services)
and IRIS. A somewhat complicated billing process is to be done four times per year.
 Deposits – Tracking, reconciling, recording, and ensuring donors receive
personal thank you notes and tax acknowledgement is a fairly time-consuming process.

REINS is looking to file an upcoming vacancy on our Board of Directors for a Financial Officer. This is a key position for our organization. After many years of service, our current Financial Officer is resigning to spend more time with grandchildren. He is willing to assist with turnover and training. 

Thank you for considering this opportunity. I look forward to talking with you about joining our team and the Magic of REINS. 

Our current Financial Officer spends approximately 10 hours each month on these duties. Bookkeeping is not part of this position. A list of duties performed by our current Financial Officer are listed below.

Want to make a tangible impact in your community? We are looking for Distribution Center Support volunteers to help us gather food orders for Second Harvest's partnering pantries!

This is a hands-on opportunity to make a real impact, ensuring neighbors have access to nourishing foods.

What You'll Do:

What We're Looking For:

Commitment:

Requirements:

Why Volunteer With Us?

Ready to help make a difference? You can complete our volunteer application linked here or email us for more information at volunteers@secondharvestsw.org.

Donation Drivers and Assistants:

You must be 18 years old. Must be specially trained. Reasonable accommodations will be provided.

For more information or to sign up, contact Jess at JessicaM@foxcitieshabitat.org or call/text 920-257-6907.

Staffing Bayview's Food Pantry. This includes stocking shelves, checking in visitors, helping them navigate their options, conducting general tidying, and sort through areas for expired items.

Overview

The focus of this role will be assisting in marketing/branding of The Good Fight, creating content that showcases our relationship-driven programming to the community. You will be responsible for creating and managing content for the organization’s website and media outlets. Applicants should have experience in graphic design, including experience utilizing Canva.

Essential Functions

Duties and Responsibilities

Requirements and Qualifications

Compensation

Receive university credits and stipend payment from The Good Fight Community Center

Stipend Dates: May 1st(Spring), August 1st(Summer), December 1st(Fall)

• $1000 per semester (minimum 10 hours per week)

*Actual payouts occur on whatever payday is closest to listed dates

Mayo Clinic Health System is looking for a volunteer to Dispatch our DART (Dependable And Resourceful Transport) volunteers.  Working in an office setting, the Dispatcher will answer phone requests and use Epic Transport Manager software to arrange patient and item transport/escort in the hospital and clinic. 

Coulee Region RSVP gives over 10,000 items away to local non profits per year.  Volunteers make hats, mittens, scarfs, wheelchair/walker bags, etc.   We could always use donations of fabric, yarn and dishcloth (cotton) yarn. Due to our limited budget we love donations of any kind.  

Learn how to teach elementary-age youth to read as a trained tutor.

Goodman Community Center is offering a tutoring program that teams adult tutors with elementary youth. Teams of adults and youth will work to improve the young person‘s reading skills, with support from our Goodman Literacy Specialist.

This program runs for a total of 13 weeks, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3-5pm.

Spring semester runs January 27- April 30th, 2026. 

Sessions are broken into two chapters (see below):

Chapter 1: For the first 5 weeks, all new tutors attend a Science of Reading evidence-based training where they learn to use toolboxes of literacy resources and activities (before tutor sessions begin). 

Chapter 2: The next 8 weeks (following the training) volunteers tutor elementary students in an after school "Lit Club." 

All tutors are assigned to a tutor team that provides continued coaching and support. Ideal tutors and enthusiastic about reading and literacy and are available for the listed 6 hours per week.

If interested, please indicate interest on this link AND either call 608-204-8048 OR email abigail@goodmancenter.org.

We currently have a 13-year-old boy from Kaukauna waiting to be matched with a mentor. This funny, energetic boy lives with his mother and would really enjoy spending time with a male mentor. He has a variety of interests including sports, biking and playing Chess. He also enjoys science experiments and learning about astronomy. We are hoping to find him a mentor soon!

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

The Outagamie County Mentoring Program is looking for volunteer mentors who are willing to engage in positive activities with a child in the local community.  Mentors are asked to spend 4 hours each month with the child they are matched with, meeting at least twice per month.

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.

We currently have a 12-year-old girl from Appleton waiting to be matched with a mentor. This friendly and bubbly girl enjoys drawing, photography and anything arts and crafts related. She absolutely loves animal and hopes to become a veterinarian when she grows up. She has mentioned feeling misunderstood and overlooked at home and is excited to spend some one-on-one time with a mentor.

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

The Outagamie County Mentoring Program is looking for volunteer mentors who are willing to engage in positive activities with a child in the local community.  Mentors are asked to spend 4 hours each month with the child they are matched with, meeting at least twice per month.

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.

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.

See opportunities here: Table: Tabling 2026

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.

Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a creative hobbyist, your talents are welcome. You can bring your own supplies, or we can provide everything you need. Sessions can be one-time or recurring, depending on your availability.

Why volunteer with us?

Areas of interest

Join us and help inspire joy, connection, and creativity!

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

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. 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

4-C is an Accredited FRC of Quality serving families in Dane County. We provide 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

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

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 608-775-0669

We hold hospice volunteer trainings multiple times each year. Our next hospice volunteer training will be held soon.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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. 

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.