Opportunities From: Volunteer Wisconsin

volunteers who want to weed flower beds/ clean patios

Do you believe that no one should die alone? Are you caring, compassionate, dependable, and patient? This may be the opportunity for you! As a friendly volunteer you can enrich the lives of terminally ill patients in your community by visiting one or more times each month. Visits may involve playing games, enjoying a leisurely stroll around the nursing home/assisted-living facility or just engaging in lively conversation.

Girls on the Run is seeking a new or gently used conference table that can comfortably seat 6-8 people. Preferably 3-4'x6-8'. Our space cannot accommodate something larger. We are also seeking chairs but we are open to sourcing them separately.

Are you caring, compassionate, dependable, and patient? This may be the opportunity for you! As a friendly volunteer you can enrich the lives of terminally ill patients in your community by visiting one or more times each month. Visits may involve playing games, enjoying a leisurely stroll around the nursing home/assisted-living facility or just engaging in lively conversation.

Are you caring, compassionate, dependable, and patient? This may be the opportunity for you! As a friendly volunteer you can enrich the lives of terminally ill patients in your community by visiting one or more times each month. Visits may involve playing games, enjoying a leisurely stroll around the nursing home/assisted-living facility or just engaging in lively conversation.

Volunteers needed to provide companionship and socialization to patients on hospice. Activities may include playing games, socializing, running errands, listening to music, etc. 

Volunteers needed to provide companionship and socialization to seniors on hospice. Activities may include visiting, listening to music, watching T.V., reading books, or holding a patients hand while they rest. . .etc. 

Volunteers needed to provide companionship and socialization to patients on hospice. Activities may include playing games, socializing, running errands, listening to music, etc. 

We are seeking a new leader for our Y-Not Chorus Group. The Y-Not Chorus is a group comprised of senior adults all with various singing abilities that want to share their love of music with others. Their main purpose is to bring joy to those is assisted living environments by providing musical performances. The group typically practices on Friday's at Gloria Dei Church in Neenah, with various performances throughout the year, especially during the holidays.

The leader of this group would be in charge of conducting, working with the pianist to choose musical selections, as well as working with the rest of the group to determine schedule and performance dates. Binder of sheet music and lyrics provided. Currently, the group practices and performs mainly in Neenah, with various performances throughout the Fox Valley. 

Are you caring, compassionate, dependable, and patient? This may be the opportunity for you! As a friendly volunteer you can enrich the lives of terminally ill patients in your community by visiting one or more times each month. Visits may involve playing games, enjoying a leisurely stroll around the nursing home/assisted-living facility or just engaging in lively conversation.

Do you believe that no one should die alone? Are you caring, compassionate, dependable, and patient? This may be the opportunity for you! As a friendly volunteer you can enrich the lives of terminally ill patients in your community by visiting one or more times each month. Visits may involve playing games, enjoying a leisurely stroll around the nursing home/assisted-living facility or just engaging in lively conversation.

Volunteers needed to provide companionship and socialization to seniors on hospice. Activities may include playing games, listening to music, watching tv, church service, socializing, reading books, etc. 

Hospice volunteer that goes to see patient when they are actively dying, they can provide comfort by sitting by a patient's bedside, reading to them, listening to music, or just by providing a calming presence. 

Our mission of creating an inclusive community for people with disabilities starts with you! 

As an Angel, you are paired up with an Athlete who has a disability called our "Captains." You commit to guiding your "Captain" to the finish line of community events like 5Ks, 10K, Marathons, Triathlons and more! 

You ensure that every BODY is celebrated, seen, and included!

All experience levels are welcome to be an Angel! You do not have to be a fast runner or a runner at all. It is more about building the connections and experiences. 

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Explore More about the Position and the Refugee and Immigration Services Program:

Explore the impact of our program Watch our translation videos created by volunteers like you! Read more life changing testimonies here!

Discover the Benefits to Volunteering:

Download a free fact sheet about the many benefits of volunteering! Click here! 

Learn about the Onboarding Process:

Click here to see the onboarding process! 

Eager to get Started? Apply Now!

Click HERE to apply now and begin changing lives! 

Contact with Questions:

Email: volunteer@ccmke.org

Call: (414) 769-3402 

Duties:

You can volunteer for one or more days of the week.  We would like to have the same driver dedicated the same day of the week.

Please call our office to set an interview appointment, 920-232-7660 ext. 13.

Background check and MVR (Driving Report) Check required.

This volunteer will work closely with the Kitchen Coordinator to assist in the preparation, serving, and clean-up. Volunteer hours are between 9am-1pm Monday-Friday.

The Grants Coordinator will collaborate with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors to develop funding prospects and execute grant writing on both new and continuation grants. This volunteer will develop and assist with financing prospects, grant writing, and fundraising efforts to significantly increase our program's investment in the Ozaukee community, making a tangible difference in the lives of our residents.  contact:  unitedwayno@gmail.com

Do you love clothes and love to organize!? This role might be a good fit for you!

Floor Restock & Refresh volunteers help us keep the shopping floor replenished, organized and shoppable for clients. This volunteer role will involve re-stocking clothing on our shopping floor, reorganizing by type and size and color coordinating items.

Role Requirements:

Please reach out with any questions to Samantha at sam@communityclothescloset.org or fill out our interest form here. 

We are looking for some help covering office hours. This would entail answering phones, filing, sorting of mail etc.  If interested,ested please reach out to rick.rux@usc.salvationarmy.org 

Explore More about the Opportunity and the Child Welfare Program:

Explore the impact of our program

Read more life changing testimonies here!

Discover the Benefits to Volunteering:

Download a free fact sheet about the many benefits f volunteering! Click here!

Learn about the Onboarding Process:

Click here to see the onboarding process!

Eager to get Started? Apply Now!

Click HERE to apply now and begin changing lives!

Contact with Questions:

Email: volunteer@ccmke.org

Call: (414) 769-3402

Spring City Corner Clubhouse is a place that empowers individuals who are disabled by mental illness to achieve or retain the confidence and skills necessary to lead vocationally productive and socially satisfying lives.

We are in need of people to help us deep clean and wax flooring with your own machine.

This will require some heavy work. We could be flexible with time. This would take approximately 4 hours for 1-2 people. 

Yarn crafters we need YOU because knockers (knit or crochet) are needed by the Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital Cancer Center for our breast cancer patients.  Our local cancer center is seeking crafters that are willing to knit/crochet these soft, comfortable prosthetics for local breast cancer survivors. We are able to provide all of the instructions thanks to Knitted Knockers, a non-profit organization started by a breast cancer survivor in Washington state.  We need YOU and your yarn crafting friends to create this very needed item in our community.   

Knockers are special handmade breast prostheses for women who have had breast cancer and undergone mastectomy or lumpectomy. Traditional breast prosthetics can be hot, heavy and sticky, require special bras and can’t be worn for weeks after surgery. These knockers are soft, beautiful, comfortable and they are washable.

We are recruiting a team of special volunteer knitters/crocheters to help create these knockers so that our local cancer center can provide them FREE to those requesting them.  For additional information contact Annmarie Ott, Volunteer Coordinator at Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital.  Thank you in advance for your help.  This is a great way to show patients we care!

            The Chippewa Valley Museum has special events and programs throughout the year, and we rely on volunteers to make these happen. Upcoming opportunities include the following:

Folk Arts Festival - February 22, 2025 Be part of a vibrant world of folk arts and culture while enjoying live demos, talented artisans showcasing their craft, and hands-on activities for all ages. Talk to people in the know about things like fiber arts, wood turning and wood carving, beekeeping, puppetry, beadwork, blacksmithing, and more. There’ll also be music, activities for kids, and food available for purchase. Engage your curiosity throughout the whole campus!

Special events and programs volunteers help with larger or specialized events and programs, like Halloween Skelebrations or the Folk Arts Festival!

-         Opportunities are often available outside of regular museum operating hours.

-         Requires minimal extra training or commitment.

-         Can use special skills or expertise related to the museum’s mission to serve as a presenter or instructor.

-         Volunteers from any museum department can support special events and programs!

Please contact Kenzie (k.hoff@cvmuseum.com) for more information on volunteering with special programs and events. 

            Want to be the sweetest part of Adventures in History at Chippewa Valley Museum? Train to become a volunteer in our historic Ice Cream Parlor!

The Ice Cream Parlor is open Fridays and Saturdays from 1-5 PM

The museum relies on volunteers to operate the parlor, with all profits supporting the museum's year-round programs. By committing to operate the ice cream parlor on a weekly or monthly basis, you will be an important part of keeping the museum a place for visitors to connect, learn, and make sweet memories for years to come.

-         Scheduled in 5 hours shifts when the ice cream parlor is open (Friday and Saturday 1-5PM).

-         Volunteers will operate the parlor by scooping ice cream, serving drinks and snacks, and maintaining required regulations.

-         This is a slow-paced position with plenty of staff support. Bring a quiet task to occupy time between visitors.

            The Chippewa Valley Museum is looking for Volunteers to become Docents. Fall school tour season is coming up soon so sign up to train now!

Docents are outgoing volunteers who are skilled at presenting tours to groups.

-         They are trained and supervised by the museum’s Educator (Karen Jacobson).

-         Tour groups range in age from preschool through adult and group sizes are variable.

-         Docents must efficiently move groups through exhibits and adapt to tour schedule modifications.

-         Opportunities vary by season and may include tours of year-round museum exhibits, historic structures, and interpreting History Kits at outreach events in the community.

plastic or paper pags

You and a friend (or 2) will pack approximately 150 bags with a variety of fresh produce that will be distributed to individuals and families visiting our Sheboygan Cares Food Pantry. We have opportunities on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Please review the available slots at the link below and sign up for those that work best for you. Thank you!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4AADAC2DA7FA7-50999924-stuff

Help us keep the Broadway district clean by volunteering to pick up trash around the neighborhood on the third Monday of every month! Dinner will be provided.

Volunteer Form and Waiver: http://forms.gle/JAbgUoJbwKEQgLV47

Help us keep the Broadway district clean by volunteering to pick up trash around the neighborhood on the first Tuesday of every month! Lunch will be provided from Glass Nickel Pizza.

Volunteer Form and Waiver: http://forms.gle/JAbgUoJbwKEQgLV47

Yep! You read that right! A patient of Bristol Hospice is looking for a volunteer who can regularly visit with her and enjoy a cup of tea and some sweets. Sounds great, right?!

This role involves an initial interview, background, drug screen, tb test and onboarding/training process, followed up with ongoing support from your Volunteer Coordinator.

If this is something that interests you, please visit www.bristolhospice-volunteer.com

We are looking for a few people to help clean up our grounds this Fall! This is the perfect opportunity to get outside before winter! We can provide some tools and supplies, but please feel free to bring your own if you would like.

A list of projects we are looking to get done include:

Leaf raking and removal

Weeding our main entrance garden and the gardens of our transitional living homes

Mowing the front and back lawns (we have an electric riding mower & push mower)

Picking Up Trash Throughout the Property

We are hoping to get most of these items done this day! If you are able to help dispose of the brush/weeds/leaves/walnuts at your local dump, this would be a great help as well!

Share the Healing Power of Music – Join Our Hospice Team!

Music has the incredible ability to uplift spirits, reduce stress, and foster meaningful connections. As a music therapy volunteer, you'll help our patients express themselves, find comfort, and improve their well-being through the power of music. Join us today and make a lasting difference in the lives of those in need. Your talent and compassion can bring joy and healing to our community!

We provide engaging training, both virtually and in person, to help you feel confident and supported in your role. Join our caring team today and help bring comfort and connection to those who need it most!

Spread Cheer with Your Certified Therapy Dog – Join Our Hospice Team! Do you have a certified pet therapy dog and a passion for bringing joy to others? You and your furry companion can make a meaningful impact in the lives of our hospice patients. Certified therapy dogs provide a healing presence, helping to reduce stress and anxiety while increasing happiness and comfort. Our patients live in their homes, assisted living communities, or skilled nursing facilities, and your visits could bring them the joy and connection they need most. Join our compassionate hospice team today and share the unique gift of pet therapy!

We provide engaging training, both virtually and in person, to help you feel confident and supported in your role. Join our caring team today and help bring comfort and connection to those who need it most!"

*All pet companions must be pet therapy certified and have up-to-date immunizations and health records

"Make a Difference in Your Community – Become a Hospice Volunteer!

Do you enjoy giving back and brightening someone’s day? There are countless ways to share your time and talents to enhance the lives of our hospice patients. Whether it’s reading a favorite book, sharing stories, listening to music, playing board games, or watching TV and movies, your kindness can make a world of difference.

We provide engaging training, both virtually and in person, to help you feel confident and supported in your role. Join our caring team today and help bring comfort and connection to those who need it most!"

The Oshkosh Parks hosts a variety of events and activities in the parks and other facilities.  Volunteer are need to ensure the success of these events and activities by providing food & beverage services, acting as an games and activities attendant and more! Join us today by checking out all the upcoming opportunities.  If you wish to signup, just create and account (or log into an existing one) at the following: https://bttr.im/r5aqb.

We look forward to having you join our Volunteer Team!

Join us for a fun party with our Special Recreation participants. You will assist in set up for the party, food service, interacting with and assisting Special Recreation participants, and take down.

It is so much fun, and you get a free meal!

Note: Dance Parties are listed below and will be 4.5 hours.

All volunteers are required to go through a Class A Volunteer Orientation prior to volunteering.  Please email Emma at ryane@cityoflacrosse.org for the orientation link.

Love to work with people? Visitor service opportunities are perfect for those who value connecting with people and the community. The Chippewa Valley Museum needs volunteers to work at our Front Desk and in our Museum Store. The volunteer work will include greeting visitors, using a cash register to ring up sales and answering the phone.

The Chippewa Valley Museum is open 5-8PM on Tuesdays, 12-5PM Wednesday through Friday, and 10AM-5PM on Saturdays. We need someone at the front desk for all of these shifts!

You can volunteer weekly, biweekly, monthly, or just fill in as a sub every once in a while!

Everybody Bikes UA is seeking volunteers who are willing to help refurbish donated bikes that are awarded to community-members after a brief training. We can work around your schedule.

We're also open to volunteers willing to assist with our bike maintenance and training programs that occur on Friday mornings at the Library. You don’t have to be mechanically inclined or familiar with bicycle repair to help!  

We are looking for a compassionate volunteer who is bilingual and speaks both Hmong and English. We have a Hmong resident who is wanting to speak in her native language and meet a good friend. This volunteer would ideally spend 1-hour a week with our resident, be an active listener to any needs, and engage in any activity (baking/cooking, gardening, bingo, cards, manicures, etc.) that the resident may wish to partake in.

Requirements include: Volunteer must be an adult (18 years or older) and must be bilingual in both Hmong and English languages.

Please reach out to Josie Troullier, Director of Therapeutic Recreation and Volunteer Services, at 920-766-6020 Ext. 108 or josiet@stpaulelders.org with any questions or to apply. 

LuCille Tack Center stage hands help with preparing stage for the performance scheduled. The need involves helping set the stage for the performance. Helping performers to unload their equipment and directing them to the stage and performance area. Volunteers should be prepared to be able to lift 50 pounds, walk and climb stairs.

The Hospitality Team is responsible for providing food for performers at the LuCille Tack Center on day of the performance. Details vary by performance and will be provided in advance to volunteers. Volunteers should be prepared to set up, serve and clean up at the completion of the meal.

Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) seeks passionate individuals to join our Board of Directors! Make an impact on early childhood education and family support in Northeast WI. Your voice can help shape the future of child care in our community. 

What to expect:  

Desired Skill and Experience:  

Want to learn more? Contact CCR&R Executive Director Candy Hall, candyh@ccrrfoxvalley.org. 

Mondays & Tuesdays from 11:30am-1:00pm @ The Salvation Army Corps, 626 Union Ct, GB: We are looking for volunteers to help prepare the senior room for our bridge program. We need a volunteer to get the refreshment table ready by making coffee, filling the water jug, and bringing baked good from our downstairs lunchroom upstairs to the senior room. As well as washing dishes/running the dishwasher and letting in the bridge players. This role does require standing, walking, and light lifting. Click here to sign up: https://bttr.im/0t770

Looking to get your steps in? Help us run carts to clients’ cars as they come through the pantry line. You will be responsible for grabbing carts out of the queued line and bringing them up to cars in the drive through. Once the food has been loaded into the car, you will also grab the empty cart and return it to the cart re-loaders. (Some shifts have two volunteers in this position.)

Is a fast paced and engaging environment your jam? Then this might be the job for you! Help us load shopping carts with food to pass out in the drive through. This would include lifting boxes and bags into carts and then placing the carts into a queue to be distributed. You will also help and replenish supply from the back by helping to grab milk and bring up miscellaneous carts of prepped groceries. The ability to lift up to 20lbs is required for this position. 

Do you love math, social studies, science, or just helping kids? We are looking for volunteers to help our small group of middle schoolers complete their schoolwork, practice their math skills, or support their STEAM activities.

Academic support times fall on Mondays (3-5), Tuesdays (5-7pm), and Thursdays (5-7pm)

Please reach out if you are interested or have any questions!

Deliver Food and Hope! As a Community Care Courier, you'll be the friendly face delivering groceries to food pantry clients who have difficulty getting a ride to the pantry, especially in the colder months. Your role is more than just delivery—it's about bringing a little extra kindness and ensuring that neighbors in need have access to nutritious food with a smile. You'll be a vital link between the pantry and the community, helping to make a real difference in people's lives. Delivery drivers will be a part of a team and will have access to the CCH transport van, or be reimbursed at the federal charitable rate. Must be 18 or older to volunteer. All drivers must have a valid license. Scheduling is flexible and can be adjusted in the event of inclement weather.

Committee that solicits donations, applies for grants, etc. Members of the fundraising committee will help raise money for the operation of the rescue.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Benefits:

Time Commitment:

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our community and contribute to the well-being of animals.

Member of the Board of Directors 

Job Description 

Mission Statement: 

The Fond du Lac Humane Society is dedicated to providing humane care and treatment to all animals needing protection, and to enhancing the lives of animals and people through education, adoption, and compassion. 

Summary: 

All members of the Board of Directors of the Fond du Lac Humane Society are an integral part of the leadership of the organization. The Board of Directors provides vision, direction, policy, and oversight of the Humane Society fiscally, strategically, and operationally. They are a key part of the face of the organization in the community. Board members will contribute to all aspects of the organization by reviewing and contributing to monthly reports, proposing ideas to further the shelter mission, and participate in Humane Society activities. All members of the Board of Directors will carry out the needs of the organization as outlined in the By-Laws.  

Responsibilities: 

Attend meetings of the Board, coming prepared and ready to discuss agenda items 

Review all monthly reports and bring questions, comments, and concerns to meetings 

Honor confidentiality of all shelter business 

Be active in bringing ideas forward or be an active participant in executing ideas 

Promote and represent the Humane Society in the community 

Vote on matters brought to the Board as described in the By-Laws 

Help identify connections in the community that will further the organizations fundraising efforts and promote a positive community image 

Be a member in good standing of the Fond du Lac Humane Society’s Membership Program 

Time Commitment: 

Attend monthly board meetings held on the 4th Monday of each month at 6:00 pm at the Humane Society 

Volunteer for special events and other needs of the shelter 

Terms for Members of the Board of Directors run for 3 years 

Note: 

This position description is not meant to be all inclusive. You may be asked to perform other duties within your skillset as determined by the Board of Directors to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.  

Bristol Hospice is seeking certified therapy pets and their humans for one-on-one pet therapy and companionship visits with some of our patients.

Together, you and your pet can make a difference in the lives of those on their final journeys.

When you volunteer with Bristol Hospice, you receive full training, ongoing support from your Volunteer Coordinator/Supervisor and the opportunity to learn more about hospice while being a support to your patient(s) and their families.

Volunteers are carefully matched with patients based on need, location and mutual interests. You can commit to as little as an hour a week or more if you would like!

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Habitat for Humanity ReStore in West Bend, Germantown, or Beaver Dam is always looking for volunteers to help our stores run smoothly and efficiently while giving back to our community. The ReStore is a nonprofit home improvement store and donation center, where proceeds help build affordable housing for families in need. Volunteering here is a fun and rewarding way to support this mission.

No experience is necessary! Our friendly team will provide all the training and support you need.

Whether you can give a few hours or make it a regular commitment, your time makes a big impact. By volunteering, you’re helping keep quality items out of landfills and raising funds for affordable housing projects in your community.

Join us at Habitat for Humanity ReStore to help build stronger communities—one donation and one volunteer shift at a time!

The best Leaders are those who have a passion for helping people live their healthiest lives.  If that describes you, you will likely get a great deal of satisfaction from being a program leader.  And, because you must be connected to a Program Provider organization to be a successful Leader, you support the work and mission of your provider organization and the communities it serves. 

Responsibilities and Duties:

·         Present the Bingocize Course as developed by Dr. Jason Crandall, Ph.D., EP-C, Western Kentucky University. The curriculum includes a Facilitator Guide and Participant Workbook for ease of delivery and use during the volunteer experience.

·         The facilitator must have a passion for working with older adults.

·         The facilitator should be comfortable leading small groups of 15 older adults.

·         The facilitator must be a self-starter who can take charge of the Bingocize program and work effectively with a co-facilitator.

·         The facilitator must be willing to make a commitment to the 10-week course schedule at least once annually. (Program is 1 hour twice a week for 10 weeks)  

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Preference for a current or retired health care professional, social worker, health educator, fitness expert or aging network professional.

·         The candidate should be willing to make a 2-year commitment to the program.

·         Willingness to share personal experiences to help motivate others to exercise and use the skills tools provided in the workshop.

·         Demonstrate timely response to project requirements.

·         Ability to perform additional duties as required by the Bingocize program and agreed upon with the Prevention Coordinator.

Training Requirements:

·         1- hour ADRC Volunteer Orientation

·         1-hour online training

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: 

·         Demonstrates passion to work with older adults, who have normal age-related memory changes, and is patient with them.

·         Communicating orally in a clear manner.

·         Promotes positive engagement and peer support.

·         Is sensitive to participants’ challenges, especially vision or hearing impairments.

·         Keeps the group focused and on task.

·         Ensure all have the opportunity to participate.

·         Wants to give back to their community.

·         Knowledge of computer applications and usage.

·         Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, county agencies, departments, providers, and the public.

·         Ability to organize and prioritize work.

·         Ability to deal tactfully with difficult situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

·         Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

·         Intermittent standing, walking, and sitting.

·         Using hand(s)/feet for repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, and operating controls.

·         Occasional bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, reaching, and grappling.

·         Distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes.

·         Distinguishing people or objects at varied distances under a variety of light conditions.

·         Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as irate individuals, violence and/or crisis may cause discomfort and poses a limited risk of injury.

For further information of this volunteer opportunity please contact:

Amy Staniforth, Prevention Specialist, ADRC of Brown County

Phone: 920-448-4529

Email: Amy.Staniforth@browncountywi.gov

Vera Court Neighborhood Center provides a Fresh Food Pantry on the 3rd Wednesday of every month (4:30-6:30pm). We need volunteers who can help our Family Resource Coordinator set-up the room by moving tables and neatly setting out food/supplies, assisting people with sign-in, and putting food/supplies back at the end.

Please fill out a volunteer application here: https://www.veracourt.org/volunteer

GEN-T Tech Help at Generations Volunteer Opportunity

Are you someone who enjoys technology and helping others? Join GEN-T, our free tech support initiative at Generations, where we help community members navigate the ever-changing world of technology!

We are looking for volunteers (ages 15+) to assist with both group talks and one-on-one tech help sessions.

What You'll Be Doing:

Assisting community members with questions about their devices, such as smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, laptops, or desktops.
Helping with basic tasks like setting up apps, navigating the internet, connecting to Wi-Fi, and more.
Working alongside a paid program staff member who will provide support for more advanced or challenging questions.
Contributing your problem-solving skills to help those who may feel intimidated by technology.
No tech expertise required! If you know how to operate a phone or laptop and are willing to learn, you're perfect for this role. Most of the questions are simple for someone familiar with technology, and if you’re unsure, the staff member on-site will guide you.

Why Volunteer with GEN-T?

Make a difference in the lives of individuals who need access to FREE tech help.
Empower people in your community to feel confident using technology.
Work in a welcoming, intergenerational environment.
Gain valuable volunteer experience and meet like-minded individuals.

Location: Generations, 1500 Douglas Drive, Plymouth, WI

Time: Tuesdays! (Depending on the Tuesday it will either be 11:30-1:30 PM or 1:30-2:30

If you’re ready to make a positive impact and lend a hand, please reach out to us! More hands = more help for our community. Sign up today to join this rewarding experience.

Join Oshkosh Area United Way staff at the Oshkosh Area Community Pantry to stock shelves, organize donations, and support individuals and families in need. This is a rewarding opportunity to make an impact, connect with like-minded volunteers, and strengthen your community.

DETAILS
>> Location: Oshkosh Area Community Pantry
>> Tasks: Stock, organize, clean, and assist operations
>> Time Commitment: Just 90 minutes of your time can make a lasting impact!

Sign up today and help us LIVE UNITED!

Want to make a difference in the Waunakee community? See what Waunakee Neighborhood Connection has to offer. Assist with stocking the community store; staff the welcome desk and assist community members; assist with collection drives and more. We offer flexible shifts. Have specific skills you'd like to share? Reach out so we can find ways to partner. Visit our website to learn more.

Our finance committee is comprised of board members and non-board members. It is chaired by the Treasurer of the board and meets six times per year. Meetings consist of the review of monthly financials, development and maintenance of finance related policies, review of audits and the 990, support of annual budgeting process and more. Please fill out a volunteer application on our website: www.achievebrowncounty.org or respond via this volunteer site.

Email your resume to Bonnie@growlacrosse.org to apply.

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION:

Gain hands-on experience in promoting health to students and parents in the community by helping coordinate and assist school garden education sessions and recipe demonstrations at local elementary schools. We are looking for 3-4 interns for this upcoming semester. Together with the GROW board, other interns, and volunteers you will lead an essential role in providing community nutrition education, along with assisting our program directors in garden education sessions and recipe demonstration, interns will also enhance their experiences when coordinating volunteers, overseeing garden maintenance, building relationships, evaluating programs, documenting, and community organizing.

TIME COMMITMENT:

Approximately 6-8 hrs/wk totaling a minimum of 90 hours for the semester. Some interns have taken this as an independent study and received credit. Nutrition programming and meetings can be planned around intern’s schedule as long as 5 hours a week are during elementary school hours (8am-3pm). Other requirements can be done throughout each week as you have time.

REQUIREMENTS:

Nutrition/Sustainability Education Interns will be responsible for assisting the program directors with garden classes, helping facilitate garden maintenance tasks and organization of produce getting from garden to cafeteria or classroom, and assisting with volunteer coordination; in addition to weekly meetings with your supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

We are looking for someone who can work independently and as part of a team, is comfortable working with children, has experience coordinating and working with volunteers, and the ability to get from their house to each school - the furthest one is 3.5 miles from UWL campus. Nutrition and garden knowledge is preferred.

Come be a part of changing the world, one school garden at a time!

Fund drives allow Second Harvest to support more people, more efficiently. Every $10 donated to Second Harvest can provide up to $24 in groceries for our neighbors experiencing food insecurity. The funds you raise help provide fresh, nutritious foods like produce, dairy, and protein that cannot be collected during a traditional food drive.

Fund drives are easy to set up and a fun way to give back.

Set up your fund drive today at: https://donate.secondharvestsw.org/campaign/fund-drive/c336178

Hunger doesn't end when the holidays do, so we need your help to continue making an impact in the new year. We encourage you to consider volunteering with us in January or February 2025 when we experience a decrease in volunteer support after the holiday season! Volunteers must be 12 years or older to volunteer, and volunteers between the ages of 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of their shift. Sign-up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084ba8a72baaf49-second#/

In addition to the items we give to families and youth, Briarpatch is seeking some items for our agency this holiday season.

Briarpatch Holiday Wishlist:

Patio games
• bags
• giant Jenga
• rubber base markers
• basketballs
• footballs
• kan jam
• fishing poles and gear
• kubb

TOYS                  

Lego Sets

Diverse Babydolls

Fold up Dollhouse

Diverse Figurines for Dollhouse

Storage for Dollhouse and other Toys (Click on to follow link)

GAMES

Board Games (for siblings and families)

Feelings & Dealings Game

Mad Dragon Game

Connect 4 (Click on to follow link)

ART

Paint By Number

Scratch Art

Poster Board

A Dozen Different Sized Canvas Boards

Fabric Crayons and Black T-Shirts

SENSORY/PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL

Marble Maze Sensory Mats (Click on to follow link)

Coping Skills Flip Chart (Click on to follow link)

FURNITURE

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

Bean Bag

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

PLANT

A Big Plant (Real – low/no light or a fake plant)

AARP TAX-AIDE HELP NEEDED!

Various shifts are needed to help with the tax-aide call center. Flexibility is appreciated. Please contact Lette Becker with any questions. plettb6@gmail.com or call 715-848-3889.

Open shifts on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays need to be filled to cover the many calls we receive for tax services.

Please see available shifts below:

          1 - for first choice

          2 - for second choice

          3 - for third choice

          4- Not available

Tuesday                                  Wednesday                            Thursday

9 – 11 AM        ______          9 – 11 AM        _____           9 - 11 AM       _____

11 AM – 1 PM ______            11 AM – 1 PM  _____           11 AM – 1 PM _____

1-3 PM            ______          1-3 PM            ______          1-3 PM            _____

Bristol Hospice is seeking compassionate volunteers to join our Birthday Celebration Volunteer Program. This program aims to send heartfelt birthday cards to patients under our care and assist with planning small birthday celebrations in order to help patients feel remembered and celebrated on their special day.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Benefits of Volunteering:

How to Apply:

If you have a passion for brightening someone's day and supporting those in need, we'd love to hear from you! Please apply at https://www.bristolhospice-volunteer.com

Come join us for a creative arts club designed to teach participants the basics of connecting with others through theater activities with the integration of arts, music, movement, and hands on learning experiences. Each session will be thematic in nature and will provide participants with exposure to new learning, and time to practice and showcase their newly learned skills.

Goals of the Club:

We need some of our great volunteers to help support this fun program! Volunteers will be partnered up with club participants to support them as needed.  The club will meet in our newly expanded multi-purpose space at our office in Wauwatosa - easy to get to! 

Dates & Themes:

May 17 - Disney: The World of Make Believe

June 21 – Learning about what makes us Happy & Healthy!

July 19th - Great Lake Adventures: Boats, Fishing, and Aquatic Life

August 16th – Animals at the Zoo

September 20th – Comic Book Characters: Drawing and Dressing up

October 18th – Silly & Scary Monster Party

November 15th - Hollywood: Let’s Be Movie Stars!

December 20th - Holiday Lights: Kwanza, Christmas, Hanukkah, The Solstice and more

Volunteer Role:

Volunteers will be working directly with the participants serving as a "coach" to help them be as fully involved in the club as possible.  A coaching session for volunteers will start at 9:30 just prior to the club session to best prepare the volunteer to support the participants.  Since volunteers will be working directly with our kids, this is a two-part registration process.  Please make sure that we have correct contact information so that we can confirm your registration and pass along important details. 

Direct Registration Link 

Bikes for Kids Wisconsin is in need of a passenger van that can haul both bikes and kids! A Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Transit, or Dodge Promaster are ideal. We would need a van with tracks so seats can be removed for hauling bikes. We will use this vehicle to transport youth to our Bike Mechanics classes at the bike center, we'll use it to attend events, and we'll use it to haul bicycles. 

Bike Center Hours: Mon, Wed & Thurs 10-5pm; Fri 10-4pm. We are closed on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Email us at shop@BikesForKidsWi.org. For questions, please call the bike center at (608) 405-0385. You may also drop-in at 354 Coyier Lane, Madison.

Gather your colleagues, friends, and neighbors to make a difference for the people that rely on Bike For Kids Wisconsin's services. Between October through March, your team will tour the largest bike center in Wisconsin, assist with mission-critical tasks, and help refurbish bicycles. Mission-critical tasks can include cleaning bikes, reorganizing bikes, organizing bike parts, loading bikes into trucks, and more!

Refreshments will be provided.

Group volunteer experiences occur on Fridays between 10:00 am – 3:30 pm (depending on which option you select). We have two time slots available to best suit your group.

Small Team For groups up to 6 people

2-hour session, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

$150 donation suggested

Large Team For groups up to 12 people

3-hour session, from 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm

$300 donation suggested

Your group will leave knowing more about bikes, basic repairs, and will gain valuable knowledge. For inquiries, email us at shop@BikesForKidsWi.org. We are accepting reservations now. For questions, please call the bike center at (608) 405-0385. You may also drop-in at 354 Coyier Lane, Madison.

This winter, while you are warm in your home surrounded by loved ones, please remember the 350 men staying in our shelter seeking refuge from the cold, wet, and isolation that impact their hope for a better future. Donating one of these simple items can be life-changing for someone with so little. 

Wade House Historic Site in Greenbush, WI has opportunities for volunteers in a variety of areas.

Our programming includes School Tours, Public Tours, Historic Interpretation, Maintenance, Grounds Projects, Office Projects, Sewing, Gift Shop, and Special Events. 

If you are looking for an on-going volunteer opportunity or would be interested in helping for a single day special event, we have opportunities for you. 

We offer indoor and outdoor programs in a fun environment. 

Call Jim Willaert at 920-526-3271 or email james.willaert@wisconsinhistory.org for more information. 

We look forward to hearing from you!

Help educate seniors to a healthy way of life. Under the direction of a Health Promotions Coordinator, you will be trained to lead one of our health promotion programs that best suits you. Program topics include falls prevention, healthy eating, boosting the brain, caregiving, and living well with chronic conditions. Free training is provided. Perfect opportunity for retired/semi-retired nurses, teachers, dietitians, or anyone comfortable with promoting health and wellness.

General Volunteer Position

·                 Register crafter merchandise on Friday mornings

·                 Register crafter merchandise on Tuesday morning October – December

·                 Create merchandise price tags with provided software

·                 Create merchandise displays in Holly Shoppe

·                 Help with bake sales and/or rummage sales

Retail Volunteer Position

·                 Check out customers

·                 Provide product information

·                 Create shop displays

·                 Record special order information

·                 Answer telephones

·                 Answer basic questions

·                 Take messages when needed

·                 Complete shop housekeeping

·                 Administrative tasks/needs:

·        Record sales data

·        Etc.

Our residents can always use household supplies such as but not limited to: Laundry Detergent, Dish Soap, Toilet Paper, Shower Soaps, and so forth. 

The Circles of Support program seeks to:

Each circle consists of 3 to 5 persons.  Training and orientation is required. A volunteer commits to meeting with the circle for 6 months, while the frequency of meetings could change depending on the needs of the core member.

Do you enjoy making people smile?  Join our amazing volunteer team as a floral designer. Tasks include the following:

Please apply through the link below

Aurora Health part of Advocate Health Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteers at the Housing Search Clinic will provide essential technical support by assisting attendees with looking for available housing as well as preparing for and completing various housing applications. Services for attendees will be language accessible, so we welcome volunteers who have experience speaking English, Spanish, etc.

Volunteers at our Housing Search Clinic will provide essential technical support in assisting local community members in their search for housing. Volunteers will help look for available housing as well as prepare for and complete housing applications with attendees.

Can be used to record CYP All Committee events

Thank you for contributing to our Holiday Wish List 2024! Below is our list of school supplies, school uniforms and learning materials needed for our 2024-2025 School Year. Thanks Again!

2024 Holiday Wish List

Uniforms:

Youth Polo Shirt QTY 50  at $11.18 each Short Sleeve Pique Polo - School Uniforms - French Toast

K-2nd Grade Boys Khaki Pants

 K-2nd Grade Girls Khaki Pants 10 at $15.98 each Girls’ Straight Fit Stretch Twill Pant - French Toast

School Supplies:

Pencils-  QTY 10 Packs Amazon.com : Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 2 HB Soft, Yellow, 240 Count : Office Products

Gluesticks- QTY 10 Packs  Amazon.com: Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Grams, 60 Count : Industrial & Scientific

Highlighters-QTY 18 Packs at $10.88 each  Amazon.com : Sharpie Pocket Highlighters, Chisel Tip Highlighter Marker Set, Office Supplies And Classroom Supplies, Assorted Colors, 24 Count : Office Products

Copy Paper – Qty 4 Boxes Amazon.com : Amazon Basics Multipurpose Copy Printer Paper, 8.5" x 11", 20 lb, 10 Reams, 5000 Sheets, 92 Bright, White : Office Products

Construction Paper-QTY 3 Packs at $88.00 each Amazon.com: Colorations Construction Paper, Classroom Art Supplies, 9" x 12" Craft Paper 2200 Sheet Pack, Heavyweight Construction Paper, Bulk Packs, Assorted Colors, Drawing, Coloring, Painting, School Supplies : Arts, Crafts & Sewing

Facial Tissue – QTY 6 at $36.31 each Amazon.com: Amazon Basics Facial Tissue, 2-Ply, 2880 Count (18 Packs of 160), (Packaging May Vary) : Beauty & Personal Care

Pens QTY 3 at 32.29 each Amazon.com : BIC PENS Large Bulk Pack of 240 Ink Pens, Bic Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint , Medium point 1.0 mm, 120 Black & 120 Blue Pens in Box Combo Pack : Office Products

Book Ends QTY 2 at $25.99 each  Amazon.com: Jekkis 20pcs Book Ends Metal Bookends for Shelves, 6.6"x 5.7"x 5" Black Heavy Duty Bookends for Nonskid Bookend Supports Plain Large Bookends, Library Office Home, 10 Pair : Office Products

Markers QTY 19 at $36.99 each Amazon.com: Crayola Ultra Clean Washable Markers (12 Boxes), Bulk Markers for Kids, 10 Broad Line Markers, Teacher Classroom Must Have : Arts, Crafts & Sewing

Dry Erase Markers QTY 10 at $22.08 each Amazon.com : EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use : Office Products

Painters Tape QTY 10 at $4.99 4 Rolls Premium Painters Tape, Blue Tape, Masking Master Tape, Paint Tape for Multi-Purpose, Painting, Painter's, DIY Crafts Arts (88yd =0.94IN*22yd*4) Decoration Labeling No Residue, Easy Removal: Amazon.com: Tools & Home Improvement

Masking tape QTY at $18.70 Lichamp Masking Tape 10 Pack General Purpose Beige White Color, 0.75 inch x 55 Yards x 10 Rolls (550 Total Yards), for Painting, Home, Office, School Stationery, Arts, Crafts etc. (3004) - Amazon.com

Packaging Tape Qty 4 at $12.99 Amazon.com: Scotch Sure Start Packing Tape, Clear, Quiet Unwind and Easy Start, Moving Supplies, 1.88 in. x 22.2 yd., 6 Tape Rolls with Dispensers : Industrial & Scientific

Learning Materials

The Fidget Game Qty 2 at $24.99 each Amazon.com: The Fidget Game Learn to Read in Weeks Master 220 High-Frequency Dolch Sight Words Curriculum-Appropriate Reading Game for Pre-K to Grade 3 - Popping Mats & Dice : Toys & Games

Sight Word Swat Qty 2 at $17.99 each Amazon.com: Learning Resources LER8598 Sight Words Swat! A Sight Words Game

Balance Game Qty 1 at $19.99 each Amazon.com: DiFFY TOYS AND GAMES Stack Attack Block Balancing Game | Family Game Night Favorite | Exciting for Kids & Adults | Play Solo or Challenge Friends | Social Media Sensation | for Ages 3+ : Toys & Games

Guess in Ten Qty 2 at $14.97 each Amazon.com: Skillmatics Card Game - Guess in 10 Animal Planet, Stocking Stuffers, Perfect for Boys, Girls, Kids, and Families Who Love Toys, Board Games, Gifts for Ages 6, 7, 8, 9 : Toys & Games

Multiplication Dominoes Qty 3 at $10.48 each Amazon.com: Junior Learning Multiplication Dominoes Game Set, 28 Pieces, Ages 7-9, Math Skills, Grade 2-3 : Toys & Games

Ono 99 Qty 3 at $14.95 each Amazon.com: Mattel Games ONO 99 Card Game from The Makers of UNO Game for Kids, Adults & Game Nights, Add Numbers & Don't Go Over 99 : Toys & Games

Taco vs. Burrito Math Game Qty 1 at $19.99 Amazon.com: Taco vs Burrito Family Board Games for Kids 6-8, 8-12 & Up - Fun Travel Family Card Games for Everyone, Gifts for 7, 8, 9 and 10 Year Old Boys and Girls : Toys & Games

Sight Words Basketball Qty 2 at $9.99 each Amazon.com: GiftAmaz Sight Words Games, Basketball Flash Cards Letters Learning Game, Toddler Classroom Reading Letters Phonic Spelling Toy, Montessori BoxInPlay, Educational Cardboard Birthday Toy for Kid : Toys & Games

Pizza Blends and Digraphs Qty 1 at $12.99 each Amazon.com: SkilLify Blends & Digraphs Phonics Games for Kids, Learn to Read Phonics Flash Cards, Sight Words Word Games Spelling Reading Games, Speech Therapy Toys Kindergarten Preschool Learning Activities : Toys & Games

We are looking for volunteers to assist our Recreation Therapy Department with afternoon programs on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the month. Volunteers are not required to do every afternoon program that is scheduled but can choose which dates work best for them. These programs take place from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for both the Saturday and Sunday availabilities. Dates throughout the month do very and do not take place every Saturday and Sunday. A short orientation process is required before volunteering can begin. 

Volunteer Opportunity: Ping Pong Parkinson

Program is looking for volunteers to help facilitate on Wednesdays from 1:15 PM-2:30PM! 

Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with Parkinson’s disease through the Ping Pong Parkinson program! This initiative uses the game of ping pong as a therapeutic tool to help improve motor skills, coordination, and overall well-being for those living with Parkinson’s.

What We’re Looking For: We are seeking compassionate and enthusiastic volunteers who are passionate about supporting individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Volunteers will assist in facilitating ping pong sessions, providing encouragement, and creating a positive and inclusive environment for participants.

Key Responsibilities:

Why Volunteer? This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the Parkinson’s community, help improve participants’ quality of life, and foster social interaction among those affected by the disease. Your involvement can make a significant difference in their lives!

Interim Hospice is looking for Vigil Volunteers. Vigil Volunteers offer our patients and their family support during their final hours. 

Vigil Volunteering is an especially important and rewarding volunteer role. This role works closely with our on-call staff. Vigil Volunteering does require 11 hours of online training. Upon conclusion of training, Vigil Volunteers will receive a certificate of completion. 

If this opportunity is of interest to you, please connect with our Volunteer Coordinator.

Please apply through the link below

Aurora Health part of Advocate Health Volunteering Opportunities

Responsibilities:

If your dog is certified through Pets Helping People, TDI, or Pet Partners:

Please visit to complete an online application.

Aurora Health Care part of Advocate Health: Volunteering opportunities

Please apply through the link below

Aurora Health part of Advocate Health Volunteering Opportunities

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 Entrance Ambassador embodies the spirit of hospitality, creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere for all!

Entrance 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 your arrivals a seamless and delightful experience. They should provide helpful information, answer questions, helping with wheelchair assistance, and helping patients get to his/her appointments.

Important requirements:

Please apply at

Aurora Health Care part of Advocate Health: Volunteering opportunities (betterimpact.com)

Many pregnant women and new moms in Milwaukee County are in crisis. The WCS Maternal Health Improvement Team serves pregnant women, new moms and their families. Our team works one-on-one with women to support them as they work to achieve their recovery and related goals. This includes connecting them with the medical, mental health, and substance use treatment services they need, as well as working with them to find safe and affordable housing, healthy and affordable food options, clothing, transportation, and other basic resources they need to be healthy and thrive. We have found that new moms who take part in our programming are in significant need of diapers and wipes for their infants and toddlers.

If your team would like to make a difference in the lives of new moms and their children, please consider hosting a Diaper and Diapering Supplies Drive! A baby typically uses 2,500 diapers in a year.  Perhaps your team could consider sponsoring one woman with 2,500 diapers or even five women with a gift of 12,500 diapers!

Our moms will benefit greatly if they don’t have to worry about having enough diapers to keep a baby clean, dry, and healthy, and can focus on prioritizing their health and the well-being of their families. To host a drive or to learn more about how the WCS Maternal Health Improvement Team helps women improve their health and develop new life skills, please contact development@wiscs.org.

Looking for a way to keep families together this holiday season? By donating monetary or in-kind gifts to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Madison, you helping ensure that families with sick or injured kids can be together, safe, and taken care of.

While you won't find any toys on our wish list (don't worry, there will be toys for the kids!) you will find many items that help us create a home-away-from-home for families who can't be home during the holidays. Lysol wipes keep immunocompromised kids safe, gas cards allow families to get to and from appointments, and laundry pods give caregivers one less thing to worry about. 

Please click here for our holiday wish list. Purchased items can be dropped off at the Ronald McDonald House at 2716 Marshall Ct. Madison, WI 53705. 

If you'd like to give a monetary gift this holiday season, please visit our website: rmhcmadison.org/donate/

Thank you in advance for the generosity you are showing to our RMHC guest families!

Click here to learn more about our mission.

**This opportunity begins on November 1st with the start of our cold weather shelter season!

Join Our Breakfast Server Volunteer Team at St. John’s Ministries!

Are you an early bird who loves brightening others’ mornings? St. John’s Ministries is seeking friendly and enthusiastic Breakfast Server Volunteers at our Men’s & Women’s Shelters  to help create a welcoming, nourishing start to the day for our guests! As a Breakfast Server, you’ll be part of a compassionate team that provides a warm meal and genuine hospitality to those who rely on our support.

As a Breakfast Server Volunteer, you will:

The role of a Breakfast Server is ideal for those who enjoy a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Mornings are busy, and every breakfast served helps our guests start their day with a sense of hope and belonging. Your presence is a bright spot in their day, and your kindness makes an impact that’s more than just a meal.

Why This Role Matters:

Volunteer Shifts Available:

Why Volunteer? Hear from Cheri, one of our dedicated Breakfast Servers: "My favorite part of volunteering is serving a warm breakfast to the guests. Knowing I am in some small way helping them start their day with a smile, a positive attitude and a full  stomach is rewarding beyond words."

Join Cheri and our incredible team! To learn more or to sign up, please contact our volunteer coordinator today.

Bristol Hospice is seeking compassionate and organized volunteers to join our Birthday Card Volunteer Program. This program aims to send heartfelt birthday cards to patients under our care, helping them feel remembered and celebrated on their special day.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Benefits of Volunteering:

How to Apply:

If you have a passion for brightening someone's day and supporting those in need, we'd love to hear from you! Please apply at https://www.bristolhospice-volunteer.com

There are MANY avenues to support recovery. Art is a popular one!

Art in Recovery is held on the first and third Friday of each month from 1:30-3:30 p.m. If you are an artisan willing to share/teach others the how-to, we invite you to select a Friday to join us at the center. Let us know if there are supplies, we need to provide, otherwise feel free to share what you have. Peers love to learn new ways to express themselves through the arts!

Please call or ahead for availability.

You will be asked to sign a confidentiality waiver when you volunteer.

Bluff Country Family Resources, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) dedicated to providing high-quality services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Houston County, MN, and surrounding communities. We began as Houston County Women's Resources in 1984. Information about our specific program services is located on the program’s website at bluffcountry.org.

Our mission at BCFR is to provide community education and non-judgmental, confidential crisis intervention, advocacy, support, and resources to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and those experiencing housing insecurity due to violence.

Board Member Responsibilities

Serve a minimum of one (2) two-year term on the Board. After the initial two-year term, members have the option to re-commit to their directorship on a year-by-year basis for up to a total of 6 years. 

Attend all board meetings. 

Dedicate 1-2 hours of volunteer time per month to BCFR as a director, 3-6 hours per month for executive committee members. 

Review executive director performance and compensation on an annual basis. 

The Board of Directors has two subcommittees. Each board member is expected to participate in at least one (1) of these subcommittees. Subcommittees should meet at least once between board meetings and be prepared to present updates.

Stay informed about board matters, come prepared for meetings, review and comment on minutes and reports, review and approve policies, and discuss and vote on issues that affect the organization. 

Advocate for the organization by adhering to bylaws, policies, and procedures, and understanding our mission, ongoing activities, services, finances, and operating environment. 

Actively engage in creating and carrying out the strategic plan and organizational goals.

Eating together is so valuable! Every Tuesday at 5 PM Lighthouse Recovery Community Center hosts a family dinner for peers connected with LRCC. This family dinner often serves 7-20 people. We invite individuals or small groups (2-6 people max) to prepare a meal. Preparation may be done onsite, or off. Serving and sharing in the meal are welcome, though optional. This is a wonderful way to get to know the peers and staff. Time commitment may range from 3-5 hours, depending on the meal. The onsite time commitment is much less if you decide to make the meal ahead and drop it off. Occasionally there is the opportunity to prepare a "holiday meal" that we share on an alternate day.

Please call or email ahead for availability.

You will be asked to sign a privacy waiver when you volunteer.

Spend some time with one of our awesome residents in a one-on-one setting for games and good conversation. It is very rewarding to have a friendship and interaction with a senior. 

An Education & Events Team member volunteer works collaboratively with the team to plan and execute educational initiatives and events. Team members work to educate our community on food-related issues, skills, and resources. They also determine what educational content aligns with New Leaf Foods’s mission, goals and values. 

Education & Events Team Goals: 

Plan and execute educational events for community members 

Determine which educational topics are relevant to New Leaf Foods mission and goals 

Empower the public with information regarding food-related issues, skills, and resources

Our resource development team is essential to ensuring New Leaf Foods’s access to financial resources which fund our projects and events. A volunteer resource development team member will help the team find grants to apply for and may assist in writing and editing grant applications. Team members also brainstorm and manage fundraising campaigns, and come together to conceptualize ways to monetize events to expand outreach for our mission. 

Resource Development Team Goals:

Ensure New Leaf Foods’s access to financial resources

Build and maintain relationships with current and potential donors/sponsors

Expand our organization’s capacity to provide more community members with locally-grown, healthy foods and educational resources

Secure funding for our current and future projects 

Secure funding to support operating costs for New Leaf Foods

Possible Resource Development Team Member Responsibilities: 

Researching grants for our organization to apply for 

Writing and editing grant applications 

Keeping in contact with donors and sponsors 

Crafting fundraising campaigns 

Monetizing events 

Soliciting for donations from sponsors

*Flexible. Time and commitment for this position depends on the individual’s availability and interests. Please fill out the form on our website if you are interested!