Opportunities From: Volunteers United

WHO WE ARE:

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ozaukee County has served local youth facing adversity since 1974. Our one-to-one mentoring programs match safe and caring adults to youth who would benefit from the special friendship, guidance, and support needed to help them reach their fullest potential.

THE ROLE:

We are looking for individuals to join our Board of Directors who:

THE COMMITMENT:

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERTISE:

Based on our current Board Composition, we are currently recruiting leaders, giving preference to those with expertise in the following areas:

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

HOW TO APPLY:

If you fit the profile above and would benefit personally and professionally by contributing your experience and expertise to meet the needs of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ozaukee County, please contact Nicole Bulow at nicoleb@bbbsoz.org or by calling 262-377-0784.

Food provides more than sustenance - it is also community and stability! Help us provide this and more to the men at Guest House. 

Meal Program: Purchase, prepare, and deliver/serve dinner for up to 86 shelter guests. We aim to have a hot dinner for our guests every single day, as it not only provides nourishment but also stability and community. We recommend, at a minimum, a meat-oriented main course, a vegetable side, and a carb side. Soda/juice and desserts are optional but always well appreciated. Food can be delivered cold or warm, and preferably delivered the day of serving. You can also choose to stay and serve the meal. Please respond/sign-up for details and available dates.  

If you are looking to support a local business or just feel too busy to cook, consider purchasing a catered meal or pizza dinner for our guests!  

Impact of Opportunity: Without a meal budget, Guest House counts on the generosity of community groups to provide meals to our guests. We strive to provide a warm dinner to our guests every evening.   

PURPOSE: Guests are appreciative when we offer Treat Bags at lunch, dinner, or as a snack throughout the day. They appreciate the delicious foods, the fun presentation, and the knowledge that someone in our community is thinking of them. Additionally, Treat Bags can be part of the many ways that guests’ basic and emotional needs are met, allowing them to better focus on their progress and goals.

DESCRIPTION: Your group will plan, purchase ingredients and assemble single-serving Treat Bags. These consist of disposable cellophane, plastic, or paper baggies filled with purchased or homemade snacks/sweets. This is a great at-home volunteer option for younger groups and families. You can also prepare them on-site and receive a tour. We ask for Treat Bags in increments of 30 (30, 60, 90, etc.).

NOTES: Homemade snacks, such as trail mix, puppy chow, and cookies, are welcome. For these items that lack labels/packaging, please date each baggie with a sharpie, referring to the day the food was made (this can be small, in the corner). Additionally, please. make sure any nuts or common allergens are more obviously labeled- we recommend using a white label sticker, with a printed or handwritten message.

- A handwritten card or note in each Treat Bag is not required but much appreciated. Similarly, paper baggies can be decorated. Please keep notes respectful and free of religious notions or personal contact information. A Guest House staff member will read through all cards- therefore, please either make them visible through the bag, or choose a resealable bag that we can access.

- We love offering guests fruit, but it can get mushy quickly in a baggie. Please include any fruit donations separately, and we will hand out with the Treat Bags.

- Single-serving drinks are not required but appreciated. Feel free to include in Treat Bag, or donate separately and we can hand out with the Treat Bags.

- This volunteer activity is specific to food and drink items. Please do not include hygiene items, gift cards, or money in Treat Bags

RESPOND to this opportunity to be of service or sign-up to receive additional information.  

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 

Help spread the word about Bay View Community Center’s programs and resources! Volunteers will pick up flyers from BVCC and distribute them to local businesses, libraries, and community bulletin boards. BVCC will have a list of local drop-off sites. This is a flexible opportunity to support our outreach efforts while exploring and engaging with the community.

Point of Contact: 

Daniel Lanza, Marketing and Projects Coordinator

Email: daniel@bayviewcenter.org

Join our team of Emergency Food Pantry Volunteers!

Three times a week we conduct Food Pantry at the Bay View Community Center! We are a choice pantry and allow our clients to pick what we have to offer! We also supply diapers, kid snacks, and frozen food! Our Volunteers help operate the food pantry store, sort incoming donations, prepare fresh garden produce and process bread donations.

Food Pantry Hours:

Monday: 4-6pm

Wednesday: 4-6pm

Saturday: 11:00am-1:30pm

We're looking for those interested in making a 2-3 hour a week commitment.

Volunteers must attend an orientation and complete a background check.

Do you want to be a Most Valuable Player in our team of volunteers? Do you have some spare time? We're looking for an enthusiastic volunteer who is willing to help us with whatever task is needed on any given week! Tasks may change weekly and could include things like inventorying, shredding, changing out bulletin boards, sorting food donations, folding bags for our food pantry, organizing toys in our kids room, assisting with mailings, etc. This is a flexible opportunity, unity and we are looking for volunteers who are available on a weekday of their choice for a two-hour time slot between 8:30 am - 4:00 pm on a regular or semi-regular basis.

Are you looking to help a great organization? Do you have some time to give on a weekly basis? Our Fund Development department is looking for some weekly office help. Tasks may include computer entry, filing, addressing envelopes, going through donations that have come in, stuffing mailings, event assistance, etc.

The ideal volunteer would be interested in coming in a minimum of 1-2 hours a week for 4 weeks or longer. Flexible days and hours, Monday - Friday, between 8:30 am - 2:00 pm. Background Check and Volunteer Application required. Be part of a team that is faith based and committed to educating children to be successful life long learners and problem solvers.

Do you sometimes receive little odds and ends that you don't want, can't use and usually throw into a closet to collect dust? Did you purchase something on clearance, but now it's sitting in a closet collecting dust? Are you or do you know a business who would be willing to donate their final clearance items to us? Or do you just have some new or gently used items you're clearing out of the house? Please consider donating those new or gently used items to us.

In December 2025 we will hold our 5th Annual Angel Shop where Early Childhood & K4-8th students can shop for family members at $1-$5 a gift for that special someone in their lives. This allows them to be part of the process and spirit of giving. Students learn financial literacy skills, learn to independently shop, and they gain a true sense of pride and accomplishment from participating. We will be collecting items year round for children, teens, adult, and older adults (even Pets!).

So please start putting those bags together with that candle you didn't want or hand soap you can't use or the extra screwdriver set you have lying around, that too small wallet, ties, men's cologne, women's perfume, the adult coloring book that was supposed to be calming, but just isn't, soccer and sports items, baseball hats, etc. Additionally, we are also accepting donations of wrapping paper, gift bags, tissue paper, scotch tape, gift tags and bows and ribbons.

Donations are being accepted until Friday, December 5.  Help us to make this an amazing experience for our kids. Please contact Kim Schubring, Director of Resource Development for drop-off instructions or for more information at (414) 645-5337 ext. 247 or email kschubring@sjamilwaukee.org.

Want to volunteer to help kids shop during our Angel Shop? Contact Kim in November - December for more details.

Kids go through supplies like you wouldn't believe and many of our family's struggle with the financial challenge of keeping their children fully supplied and ready to learn. If you can help provide supplies, we will make sure that every child has the supplies they need to be ready to learn. Supplies that we need include: 2 pocket folders w/ prong, Notebooks, Loose Leap Paper, Copy Ream Paper, pencils, markers, crayons, colored pencils, pink erasers, glue sticks, earbuds or headphones, index cards with lines, highlighters, dry erase markers.

Help the MCC Emergency Food Pantry keep our participants connected to the opportunities and resources they need by updating our Community Resource Wall. Help keep our bulletin boards updated, take down old resources, re-stock stock storage, and help reorganize materials on boards. 

This opportunity is designed for a small group of individuals and is available only on Fridays between 10:00 AM-12:00 PM. 

Join Team Milwaukee! Volunteering with VISIT Milwaukee means welcoming visitors from all over the world to our community! Conventions and sporting events of all types need your help to make sure their group has the best time possible in Milwaukee.

You are asked for a minimum of 10 hours of service annually and are able to choose the hours that work best for you. Opportunities are available weekdays, weekends and occasionally evenings. New team members receive training and support from experienced VISIT Milwaukee volunteers. If you're over 18 and love to talk about Milwaukee, we want you on our team! Contact Taleah Meah at TMeah@Milwaukee.org or 763-614-4706.

We welcome groups to host 3rd party events or donation drives to help raise funds and/or collect particular items that we are in need of. Examples may include: bake sales, penny wars, gift card donation drives, toiletry items, bath towels, Christmas presents, etc. 

Please reach out to Rachel Zelinski at rzelinski@cathedral-center.org to find out what we are currently in need of! 

The Jewish Community Pantry needs strong volunteers from 7am - 8:30am to help receive and unload deliveries from Hunger Task Force and Feeding America.

We need help picking up donations from Bayshore Trader Joe's on Monday mornings at 8am. Drivers will then take these donations to the Pantry to unload/sort until around 9:30am.

In this role, volunteers will provide Spanish translation services for clients during tax preparation. REQUIREMENT: Proficiency in basic tax terminology is essential. Interpreter volunteers are also required to complete a Standards of Conduct assessment.

Through our VITA program, we offer complimentary tax preparation services to individuals and families with low-to-moderate income, facilitating financial stability by enabling them to use their tax refunds for saving, reducing debt, and acquiring assets such as cars, homes, and better credit. Additionally, we serve as a gateway to other community resources.

Currently the meal programs is on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays.  Volunteers are needed to help in the kitchen and serve diners.  The meal is served at 5pm.  The volunteer shift is from 4:30-6pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Volunteers are needed to assist serving the meal along with kitchen clean up.

All volunteers will be required to complete the volunteer application and take the Safe From Harm online training prior to volunteering.

https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=3511c931-9aa2-4979-8468-27b6ed6f7498&ApplicationFormNumber=1

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.

We find we have a need to engage volunteers for event preparation, diaper bank packing, Backpack Coalition activities and “other duties as assigned”.  We are looking to add more individuals who are willing to jump in with notice to help with a variety of activities at our Milwaukee and/or Waukesha sites as the need arises.  Upon a brief interview, we will further understand your expertise and expectations in supporting our volunteer efforts.   We look forward to matching your interest to our needs.  

If you would be interested in learning more RESPOND below.   

Note: If you have family and friends that would like to hear more about this opportunity please share this posting with them for sign-up.  

This is our traditional one-to-one mentoring option where children and volunteer mentors meet 2-4 times per month throughout the Milwaukee and Waukesha communities. Matches spend time together engaged in activities they choose based on mutual interest. Each match is unique and develops a schedule that works for them. Match outings are flexible and easy to plan. Activities can include playing sports, going over schoolwork, visiting a museum, volunteering together, or just hanging out.

Matches can participate in many events planned by Big Brothers Big Sisters throughout the year too! 

Bigs and Littles are matched based on similar interests, personalities, experiences, and distance from each other.

Bigs in this program must be 21+, have access to transportation and auto insurance, as well as commit to a minimum of a one year relationship. This ensures the children we serve have quality experiences and successful outcomes.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee serves a targeted population of youth ages 6-18 facing adversity throughout Milwaukee and Waukesha counties. Youth come from a variety of backgrounds and circumstances, and are generally enrolled in our program by their parent/guardian. Through Community-based mentoring, a child experiences a wide range of new, fun, and educational activities while gaining a new perspective of the world.

As a mentor you will:

Are you ready to take the next steps in changing a child’s life? Go to our website to learn more about the enrollment process and apply! With questions, please contact our Customer Relations Specialist at (414) 831-4563 to outline the next steps including our formal application process.

The Women's Shelter is always in need of school supplies. The children at the shelter normally stay for about 30 days. We want them to be able to take their school supplies with them when they leave the Shelter. This means that every day new children are arriving at the shelter while others are leaving. We are in a constant need of school supplies. We are looking for backpacks for boys and girls as well as basic school supplies. We are in need of rulers, pens, pencils, erasers,etc.  We want each child to be able to attend school with the proper supplies. Even though school starts in September we need supplies all year long.  The school supplies should cover from toddler to high school.  We always need backpacks for all ages as well.

 Contact jkavanaugh@communityadvocates.net or 414-270-2984

With the cold weather in the winter season, our schools have an increased need for clothes and accessories to keep students warm. Help keep our students safe by donating the following high-need items: 

For ease in shopping, see our Amazon Wish List. 

If you have any questions or are ready to organize a drop off, please contact Kiara Rosado, Volunteer and Events coordinator, krosado@unitedcc.org.

Support MCC families by donating to our diaper drive. Our Emergency Food Pantry serves many families who are in need of diapers and other infant needs supplies including wipes, bottles, baby food and more. All sizes of diapers are needed. 

To host a drive, please contact development@mccwi.org. 

Literacy Services of Wisconsin is looking for an inviting, organized, and informative individual to cover front desk shifts at our downtown location when our staff is unable to cover. The volunteer would need to be informed on the different educational services LSW offers and the different goings on of the office.  

This is an “as needed” position without a regular weekly schedule. Volunteers will be notified when coverage is needed and work the front desk for those specific shifts.

Specific duties include: 

Qualifications:  

Many survivors of sexual violence struggle with learning how to care for themselves. The Healing Center strives to help each of our clients learn to engage in self-care by providing them with techniques and skills to get them through various trauma reactions. Volunteers can help by putting together self-care kits for our clients to use. Each kit comprises of a small bag filled with a few different sensory items, such as fidgets, affirmations, and self-care items.

We ask that interested volunteers be able to provide the sensory items to put together, as we cannot always guarantee having any on hand for kit making.

If you’re interested in learning more about this volunteer opportunity, please register for this opportunity or email healingvolunteer@aah.org.

This is a great opportunity for a group!

A healing rock is used to provide an inspirational message to a client who is on their healing journey but may need a little reminder one day. Take for example, Heidi, she is a 24 year old young professional in her first job out of college. She was sexually assaulted at a party in college and has flashbacks, re-occurring thoughts, and nightmares of the assault. Upon entering into services at The Healing Center Heidi has begun to work on techniques to cope through difficult days and one of those techniques is something called, grounding. Heidi keeps a rock in her desk drawer at work with the word: Courage. She pulls it out when she is having a flashback to the assault and describes the texture, color, feel, weight, and letters on the rock. The rock helps Heidi to remember that she is courageous and bring her back from the flashback.

Volunteers can help by creating healing rocks for our clients. Each rock will serve a different healing purpose for each client.

We ask that interested volunteers be able to provide the supplies needed to decorate healing rocks, as we cannot always guarantee having any on hand.

If you’re interested in learning more about this volunteer opportunity, please register for this opportunity or email healingvolunteer@aah.org.

This is a great opportunity for a group!

Are you seeking an opportunity to transform your past experiences into a positive influence on the lives of young people? Did you have run-ins with law enforcement and the criminal justice system as a youth? Did you unintentionally or intentionally cause emotional, physical, financial, or mental harm to family or friends as a youth?  If so, we have a powerful opportunity for you to share your history, your experience, and the lessons you've learned with a group of teens who are in need of guidance.

Youth Empowerment and Accountability is a Waukesha County Program that provides comprehensive support to youth who have been referred by the criminal justice system. Our dedicated social workers work with these youth for over 6-7 weeks, teaching them accountability, victim empathy/ awareness, and empowerment to make better life choices.

One way we do this is by having volunteers who experienced a similar start to their lives as youth share their own stories. Volunteer Speakers play a crucial role in shaping the future of these youth by sharing their stories, including any time they spent with the criminal justice system, the consequences of their actions felt by themselves and others, the impact the decisions they made as a youth had on their lives, and the lessons they learned.

Volunteers are expected to commit to speaking 2-4 times per year. The group is led by Social Workers on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. The speaking months for 2025 are January, April, July, and October, with some flexibility on the date the volunteer speaks within that month. Volunteers address a group of 3-10 youth for approximately 30 minutes.

Volunteer speakers should be prepared to answer questions about their experience, have a passion for working with and supporting positive change in youth, demonstrate maturity and dependability, and be comfortable effectively working with diverse populations.

Don't miss this chance to make a difference. Contact us today to learn how you can start sharing your story with the next generation.

Are you passionate about helping the next generation of youth? Have you ever experienced a situation where a youth or family member committed an offense against you or your family? The impact of that offense is likely still fresh on your mind- whether it led to physical, emotional, mental, financial, or more. Examples of this may include a teen who stole from you, a teen who drove drunk and hurt or possibly killed a loved one, or a teen who bullied you. If so, would you consider sharing your trauma and the impact that that teen had on you and may continue to have on you? Your story has the power to transform lives.

Youth Empowerment and Accountability is a Waukesha County Program that provides comprehensive support to youth referred by the criminal justice system. Our dedicated social workers work with these youth for over 6-7 weeks, teaching them accountability, victim empathy/ awareness, and empowerment to make better life choices. The goal is that these youth never interact with the criminal justice system again. Your role as a volunteer speaker is integral to this mission.

Youth in this program often need help connecting actions with consequences and recognizing the impact of their actions on real people. We have found that when these youth meet, listen to, and ask questions of people who have crimes committed against them, they understand accountability and personal responsibility much more.

Volunteers are asked to commit to speaking 2-4 times per year- sharing their experience, their story, their truth, and the impact it has had on their lives, both in the short-term and the long-term. Social Workers lead the group on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. The speaking months for 2025 are January, April, July, and October, with some flexibility on the date the volunteer speaks within that month. Volunteers address a group of 3-10 youth and their parents for approximately 30 minutes.

Volunteer speakers should be prepared to answer questions about their experience, have a passion for working with and supporting positive change in youth, demonstrate maturity and dependability, and be comfortable effectively working with diverse populations. Rest assured, we provide comprehensive support and guidance to all our volunteers, ensuring you feel confident in your role.

Take advantage of this chance to make a difference. Contact us today to learn how you can start sharing your story with the next generation.

Approximately 3-10 youth and their parents listen to your story and ask questions. This group is geared towards restorative justice and helping youth understand how their actions impact victims and themselves. Volunteer speakers are asked to speak quarterly, or four times per year. Speaking engagements take place weekday evenings, between 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Volunteers should have a passion and patience for helping youth understand their decisions. Volunteers should also be comfortable speaking and connecting with diverse populations and be able to present their story in an appropriate way that is suitable and for youth. All groups are faciliated by social workers.

Please connect with us for more information!

Supportive and experienced individuals are needed to facilitate alcohol and drug recovery groups. Volunteers are asked to share their experience, strength and hope with community members who are new to recovery or seeking assistance to show that recovery does work.

Volunteers visit sites throughout Waukesha County (Health and Human Services, Jail, Huber, Mental Health Center, and more) with a partner to provide support for community members who have alcohol, drug dependency and other addictions. Our volunteers come from all walks of life and experiences. Annually our volunteers lead over 500 recovery groups. Each group is one hour in length and we ask volunteers to minimally assist with one group per month. Groups are currently run weekdays, weekends, and weeknights.

Interested volunteers must have personally experienced their own addiction and be active in a recovery program and must have minimum one year of sobriety. Please watch our information video or contact us today for more information!

Our Toy Shop will start Thursday, December 5-6 form 9-12 fro Set Up.

Sorting Toys December 10-12 from 9-12PM, December 16-18 from12-3 PM.

Distribution days -Volunteers will asist clients with making Toy selections and counting bags of toys starting Monday-Thursday, December 16-19 from 8:30 AM-12:30PM, 12PM-3:30PM amd 3-6:30PM

Volunteer to Count bags of toys 

Volunteers will retock toy display tables 

3 Shuffle Drivers 8:30-12:30 pm, 12PM-3:30 PM and 3PM-6:30PM

To view available shifts and register to volunteer, please visit http://bttr.im/z7xtn

Experience the joy of giving warm winter clothing to children in need in the Milwaukee area.  Volunteers will assist during distribution in helping the clients locate correct sizes, counting coats for check out and assisting in carrying coats to their vehicles.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, be able to stand on concrete floors and carry up to 10lbs.

The 2024 Coats Activity is scheduled for volunteers to join us on September 11-13 from 9-12 PM. Our Coats Distribution is scheduled for October 25 from 8:30 AM-12:30 PM,and October 26 from 8:30 AM-1:30 PM.

All volunteer must have an approved Volunteer Profile and pre-registered for an activity prior to volunteering.

For dates and shifts and to register as a volunteer, please visit our website at http://bttr.im/z7xtn

Volunteer to make a difference in the lives of thousands of families.  Sign up to help as a gift host, food/Beverage servers, guest hosts, decorating and set-up.

The Christmas Family Feast volunteers are needed December 20-December 25, 2024.

Volunteers are asked to wear comfortable clothing and shoes. The event takes place at the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee, 750 N 6th Street. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your shift. Volunteers must have an approved Volunteer Profile and be registered for an activity prior to volunteering.

To view available shifts and register to volunteer, please visit http://bttr.im/z7xtn

The Cathedral Center is a shelter for homeless women and families facing an emergency housing crisis. We are home to 32 women and 8 families for up to 90 days while they work with our case managers to achieve a personal action plan.

Volunteers help us keep things running smoothly and provide the comforts of home through our Hospitality Program!

Groups of 5-8 people sign up to provide a meal which they purchase, prepare, and deliver to our clients on a monthly or semi-monthly basis. Through this program we are able to provide a meal 365 days a year! Our Hospitality Program is great for parish groups, clubs and organizations, corporate groups, and friends and families who want to serve a home cooked meal with a friendly face.

Groups are needed 7 days a week.

If you are interested in learning more or signing up contact Rachel Zelinski at RZelinski@cathedral-center.org

St. Joseph Academy offers an Early Childhood Education Childcare program for children 6 weeks - 4 years old. The costs of childcare for both families and our organization continue to rise at an alarming rate. One of the ways that would help relieve some financial burden for our families is through provision of diapers and baby wipes. Over 60% of our families are facing significant economic stress. Providing diapers and wipes would help to eliminate some of the financial stress for families. We are in need of diapers size 1 - 5 and unscented baby wipes.  

Our Early Childhood & School programs strongly believe in the need to play outside and get fresh air. However, many of our families struggle to provide appropriate outdoor clothing during our cold winter months. 

We are seeking donations of hats, mittens, boots, snow pants and winter jackets.

Sizes needed for boots: Children's Size 3-11.

Sizes need for Snow pants & Jackets: 2T - Adult M.

Sizes needed for Hats & Mittens - 2T - Adult M.

Contact Kim Schubring, kschubring@sjamilwaukee.org or (414) 645-5337 ext. 247 for more information.

Please help support homeless youth in the community by making their new homes whole! In our Transitional & Supportive Housing Program, we are able to assist homeless young adults ages 18-24 obtain housing and work on independent living goals with self-sufficiency in mind. Many of our youth enter into the programming with little to no household items and we can only provide this critical resource through the generous support of people like you.

Select this project to organize a workplace or community supply drive to help ensure that the Transitional & Supportive Housing Program is stocked with the household items that make our homeless young adults feel at home.

This project is open to any size group. Even one dedicated volunteer can make a huge difference for us with this project!

To learn more about the services that we provide the community, please visit our website, at www.walkerspoint.org.

Support Diverse & Resilient's mission to achieve health equity and improve the safety and well-being of LGBTQ people and communities in Wisconsin by hosting a supply drive for our anti-violence, community programs, or sexual health services! Various Items needed such as hygiene supplies, program / participant snacks, office supplies, etc. If you are interested in this opportunity, we will create an Amazon wishlist for you or your group. 

Volunteer to set up a recruitment event at your place of employment, church, or with your social group or club to promote volunteer opportunities with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee. Recruitment events can be hosting a Lunch & Learn or an informational table in a high volume area. By setting up a recruitment event, you will help Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee connect with a larger audience to promote mentoring and reduce the number of youth waiting for a mentor. Setting up a recruitment event includes coordinating dates with our Recruitment Coordinator, promoting the event to draw an audience, and possibly helping with the event day of.

We are excited to have 10 raised garden beds that definitely have lots of growing going on, however, we need some help in caring for the garden and controlling the weeds. We are currently seeking volunteers interest in weekly watering, weeding and tending to the plants. As our garden program grows, there may be additional opportunities to garden with our students. If interested in guiding lessons, sharing talents, possible experience teaching children in the gardens, please reach out. We are looking for a volunteer who loves working with plants and would be interested in helping in our gardens at least 1-2 hours a week during the months of April - October. Even better would be a volunteer who is also interested in gardening with our students. Hours and days are flexible. Join our Green Guardians in developing our Garden program. Background Check & Volunteer Application required for this opportunity.

St. Joseph Academy has a very large landscaping footprint. Our plants left unchecked grow out of control with weeds.

We need help on a monthly basis weeding, trimming, raking and collecting garbage around the facility to beautify the space for our children and community.

This is a monthly opportunity - April, May, June, July, August, September and October.

Materials Provided:  Garbage bags, rakes, shovels, etc.

Materials to Bring:  Gloves, wear old clothes, etc.

We offer in-Club volunteer options year-round. These opportunities are perfect for volunteer groups of 5 – 30 people to have fun and meaningful interactions with our members. These events typically run 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (flexible) and can be hosted at any one of our 52 Club locations! Volunteers will interact with Club members while participating in hands-on activities. Activities will vary based on Club location and weather, but generally include crafts, games, and educational components.

Help support Family Service of Waukesha by conducting a supply drive. Various Items needed such as art therapy supplies, therapy room supplies, office supplies, and play therapy supplies are needed. Please visit our Wishlist for items needed: https://a.co/aXxBsGc

Help keep our play therapy room clean and organized. This can be done during any of our open office hours: Monday - Thursday between 9:30-4:30p.

Assist with greeting, registration, activities and other duties as needed.

Do you love sports? Want to help kids learn to love it too? We have many volunteer opportunities for our fall sports leagues. Coaches are needed to teach the fundamentals of various sports (flag football, volleyball, soccer and basketball), good sportsmanship and to lead their teams in practice and in games.

Flag Football & Volleyball - season runs from end of August through end of October. Team practices are held for one hour on a weeknight and games are on Saturdays.

Soccer- season runs from beginning of September through beginning of October. Teams practice and play one weeknight a week. U6 and U8 divisions. League takes place on Tuesday and Thursday.

Basketball- season runs from middle of October through middle of December. Team practices are held for one hour on a weeknight and games are on Saturdays.

Are you looking for a way to help your community with a flexible schedule? MCC is looking for community members to host food drives in support of our Emergency Food Pantry!

As a Food Drive Host, you will collect donations of non-perishable food items at your workplace, church, book club or your neighborhood and bring them to our Emergency Food Pantry. All donations are distributed to individuals in need who live on Milwaukee's southside. 

Food Drive Bins and Donation pick-ups are available upon request. Once you sign up, we will be in touch to share our current most needed items and set up a time to connect about supplies. 

Thank you for considering supporting those experiencing hunger in our community by collection donations in a food drive. 

We enthusiastically invite your team to help with a critical need: cleaning our pantries to keep our pantries hospitable places for the community to gather. You will work with one of our staff who will lead you through the process step-by-step. (Donation is optional for help covering the cost of cleaning supplies).

Cleaning tasks include (but are not limited to): sweeping; mopping; wiping down produce bins, tables, chairs, high-touch surfaces, walls, doors; breaking down cardboard boxes; taking out trash; some limited cleaning of refrigerators, small bathrooms, and a few windows. This opportunity has tasks for everyone including people with lifting restrictions, limited mobility, or needing to sit. Everyone is welcome!

About NourishMKE:

Our community-based food pantries are encouraging places where neighbors can select and prepare free, quality food with dignity, while building relationships and having experiences that support wellness in all areas of life. 

We're a place where everyone can find the nourishment they need. 

Each year our network of community food pantries nourishes over 54,000 lives with food and friendship at four locations and through home deliveries.

We are proud program partners of the United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County.

During this shift, you will be helping our community members shop the pantry, keeping the pantry clean and tidy, receiving food deliveries from local grocery stores, and keeping shelves stocked.

Tuesdays: 10:30am-12:30pm

Tuesdays: 4-7pm

Saturdays: 9am-12pm

During these shifts, you will be helping our community members shop the pantry, keeping the pantry clean and tidy, receiving and sorting food deliveries from local grocery stores, and keeping shelves stocked. 

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 11:30am-2:30pm

Wednesdays: 3-6pm

During this shift, you will be helping our community members shop the pantry, keeping the pantry clean and tidy, receiving food deliveries from local grocery stores, and keeping shelves stocked.

Fridays: 8am-12pm

Saturdays: 8:45am-1pm

During this opportunity, you will be helping our community members shop the pantry, keeping the pantry clean and tidy, receiving food deliveries from local grocery stores, and keeping shelves stocked.

Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays 8am-12pm

NourishMKE needs your help hosting a food drive to keep our shelves stocked with free, nutritious foods year-round. You will work one-on-one with a food drive professional who will walk with you every step of the way.

Our community-based food pantries are encouraging places where neighbors can select and prepare free, quality food with dignity while building relationships and having experiences that support wellness in all areas of life. 

We're a place where everyone can find the nourishment they need. 

Each year our network of community food pantries nourishes over 54,000 lives with food and friendship at four locations and through home deliveries.

We are proud program partners of the United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County.

We are seeking fun loving, friendly individuals or a team of two to serve older adults and guests in our newly renovated Great Room Café. You will be serving a great variety of products ranging from sandwiches to salads, pastries to ice cream, water to coffee and bottled juices just to name a few! We need your help to get the café up and running. Must enjoy visiting with customers. Good hospitality/food service skills. Must be comfortable working with a cash box.

FRIENDS, Inc. is a local shelter that houses individuals and families who are fleeing from violence and abuse. We provide housing and support services to those who need it the most. Included with a safe environment, residents and their children receive food and personal care items.

We are looking for someone like you to help grocery shop for shelter at least once a month via a signup list. 

Current grocery pick up time is at 9 am each Friday. 

Are you interested?

For more information or questions contact us at 262-334-5598 ext.114 or outreach@friendswi.org

Training, orientation and support provided. 

*Application and background check required.* 

FRIENDS, Inc. is a local shelter that houses individuals and families who are fleeing from violence and abuse. We provide housing and support services to those who need it the most. 

We are looking for someone like you to help with childcare for our clients during group sessions.  

This position provides structured childcare (read stories, snack, craft/art projects) during weekly support groups for children ages eight and under.

Are you interested?

For more information or questions contact us at 262-334-5598 ext.114 or outreach@friendswi.org

Training, orientation and support provided. 

*Application and background check required.* 

This volunteer position (for volunteers 18+) offers interpreter and translation support to help support FRIENDS, Inc. team members best serve victims of domestic and sexual violence in our community. You may interpret during scheduled 1v1 appointments, groups, or translate general documents.

FRIENDS, Inc. is located in Washington County, Wisconsin. Physical address of this volunteer opportunity will be disclosed after background check has been complete.

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Advocates. FRIENDS provides advocacy to those that experience Sexual Assault. We need volunteers to advocate for those survivors. The SANE Advocate will accompany the survivor to the hospital for the exam. 

This is an on call position. You must be 18 years or older, and live in the Washington County Area. Please have your own transportation. 

For More information please contact us at:

outreach@friendswi.org
262-335-5598 ext. 114

The Community Outreach Ambassador will need to be available for events that take place in Washington County. The Volunteer will need to be versed in FRIENDS services, be able to assist someone if they are interested in services or volunteering, and be comfortable providing support if someone discloses an assault or abuse.

Duties: Tabling at outreach events, engaging with audience, displaying FRIENDS resources appropriately at events, being comfortable discussing domestic and sexual violence.

 Qualifications: Communication skills, some awareness of domestic and sexual violence, passionate, practices cultural humility, flexible and reliable.

Gainful Experience: Resume building skills, diverse knowledge of the impact domestic and sexual violence has the community and individuals, potential networking contacts, volunteering for a great and needed cause.

Training: 1-hour introduction orientation, 2 hours of services overview, trauma-informed training, and minimum of 1 shadowing session.

Contact Information:

outreach@friendswi.org 

262-334-5598 ext. 114

Your role as a Volunteer Driver with Waukesha Co Health and Human Services is not just a role, it's a vital part of our community. By connecting people in our community with vital wellness appointments, you are making a significant difference in their lives.

As a Volunteer Driver, you have the power to set your schedule. Whether you prefer a few shifts a week or one or two per month, you can choose the days, times, and locations that suit you best. Most rides are Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., with the majority during the day. Don't worry if you're unsure about driving certain individuals. We are here to provide comprehensive training and all the necessary resources to equip you for the role. You can rest assured that you'll be well-prepared and supported every step of the way.

We welcome partners, spouses, or friends to volunteer for this together! Mileage reimbursement, flexible scheduling, ongoing training and support, and client gratitude are all perks of this position.

This is the perfect opportunity to make a difference in another person's life in a way that works with your busy schedule.

Help start the new school year on the right foot for children in Milwaukee by hosting a school supply drive. We are in need of over 400 backpacks and school supply sets for students throughout Milwaukee. 

Items of greatest need are backpacks, notebooks, loose leaf paper, composition notebooks, pencils, pens, and folders. Items will given to young people who participant in our youth develop, community violence prevention and Muskego Way Forward Programs. 

An Emergency Reception Center, also called a Volunteer Reception Center (VRC), screens and organizes volunteers during a disaster (tornado response) or emergency (missing person). They are a critical component to managing volunteer workforce in emergency response and recovery.

Waukesha County is building a team of volunteers to help manage and run our VRC in times of emergency. Volunteers will assist with organizing volunteers by registering, assigning shifts, screening and providing safety training. Shift lengths will vary depending on the disaster or emergency. The location of the VRC will also be dependent on these factors but will be in Waukesha County.

All those interested should contact us for more information and to sign up for one of our ongoing trainings. 

For more information please view this video: VRC Informational Video

We have a great opportunity open for you! Selling items in our café area. We have items such as: snacks, soft drinks, microwave foods, pizza, and the lunches provided by our main kitchen area. Cleaning, organizing, stocking up items when low. Cash handling, customer service, reliable, team player.

Washing hands, social distance, face mask optional

Process: Volunteer application, background check 18 & older, copy of a current tuberculosis test. 

 Let's set up a tour email or call.

Can't wait to meet you!!

You can pick whatever day fits your schedule.

Monday's - 9-1pm

Tuesday's - 9-1pm

Wednesday's - 8-12 or 12-4pm

Thursday's - 8-12 or 12-4pm

AWE is looking for a volunteer with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. A basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as record keeping and filing would be helpful. This opportunity is perfect for someone who is looking for a weekly volunteer opportunity for a couple of hours.  The focus would be on helping AWE manage our filing systems and supplies to create better efficiencies for our small team. 

Join our youth shelter volunteer and intern team as a Youth & Family Specialist Assistant and make a difference in the lives of Milwaukee youth!

Walker's Point Youth & Family Center is in need of motivated, caring, and team-oriented volunteers and interns to serve as Youth & Family Specialist Assistants at our emergency youth shelter. Youth & Family Specialist Assistants play a crucial role in the day-to-day operation of our youth shelter by providing supportive programming for residents, assisting with crisis calls and intake assessments, and helping staff with overall shelter management.

Our mission: to meet the needs of runaway, homeless, and other troubled youth and their families from Milwaukee's diverse communities by providing services to empower youth, help them resolve personal and family problems, strengthen family relationships, and support safe and stable homes.

Many options for volunteer/intern scheduling are available (weekdays, weekends, or evenings) with a minimum commitment of one 4-5 hour shift per week for one season (~17 weeks). Thorough training is provided.

To sign-up or to learn more about becoming a volunteer or intern Youth & Family Specialist Assistant at our Teen Crisis & Runaway Program, visit our website at www.walkerspoint.org or apply today with this link!

Join our youth shelter volunteer and intern team as a Youth & Family Specialist Assistant and make a difference in the lives of Milwaukee youth!

Walker's Point Youth & Family Center is in need of motivated, caring, and team-oriented volunteers and interns to serve as Youth & Family Specialist Assistants at our emergency youth shelter. Youth & Family Specialist Assistants play a crucial role in the day-to-day operation of our youth shelter by providing supportive programming for residents, assisting with crisis calls and intake assessments, and helping staff with overall shelter management.

Our mission: to meet the needs of runaway, homeless, and other troubled youth and their families from Milwaukee's diverse communities by providing services to empower youth, help them resolve personal and family problems, strengthen family relationships, and support safe and stable homes.

Many options for volunteer/intern scheduling are available (weekdays, weekends, or evenings) with a minimum commitment of one 4-5 hour shift per week for one season (~17 weeks). Thorough training is provided.

To sign-up or to learn more about becoming a volunteer or intern Youth & Family Specialist Assistant at our Teen Crisis & Runaway Program, visit our website at www.walkerspoint.org or apply today with this link!

Come hang out and assist our staff in leading activities for our adult recreation program participants. Participants of these programs are ages 18+. These opportunities are recurring and include leading/assisting with activities like bingo, cooking classes, bowling, and a Friday night dance!

Volunteer opportunities are available Tuesday through Friday evenings from 6pm-8pm, weekly.

Come hang out and assist our staff in leading activities for our adult recreation program participants. Participants of these programs are ages 18+. These opportunities are recurring and include leading/assisting with activities like bingo, cooking classes, bowling, and a Friday night dance!

Volunteer opportunities are available Tuesday through Friday evenings from 6pm-8pm, weekly.

Enjoy some time crafting, playing games, assisting lunch services, and teaching others how to cook the basics with our adult day program participants. This is an ongoing volunteer opportunity with flexible hours between 8am and 2pm, Monday through Friday at our Wauwatosa location. Our participants would love to spend some time with you hanging out and doing fun, engaging activities! 

Enjoy some time crafting, playing games, assisting lunch services, and teaching others how to cook the basics with our adult day program participants. This is an ongoing volunteer opportunity with flexible hours between 8am and 2pm, Monday through Friday at our Waukesha location. Our participants would love to spend some time with you hanging out and doing fun, engaging activities! 

Enjoy some time crafting, playing games, assisting lunch services, and teaching others how to cook the basics with our adult day program participants. This is an ongoing volunteer opportunity with flexible hours between 8am and 2pm, Monday through Friday at our Kenosha YMCA location. The length of your time with us is up to you! Our participants would love to spend some time with you hanging out and doing fun, engaging activities! 

Looking for the perfect team outing? Each spring, Camp Whitcomb/Mason needs volunteers to help prep Camp’s 306 acres for the thousands of members that will enjoy time there in summer. Activities include deep cleaning, light construction (picnic tables, benches, etc.), painting, groundskeeping, invasive species management, lasagna-making (100 in a day!), wood splitting, clearing trails, and more! Additionally, we also need volunteers to help after the Camp ends for the season. Activities are weather dependent. Dates and times are flexible. Year-round, except June - August

Need an opportunity for your employees in the comfort of the workplace? Pack healthy snacks for Club members at your office location. This option will help us provide our members with healthy snacks to have after school or take home. We request a monetary or in-kind donation to cover the cost of snacks. 

We are looking for volunteers to join our Food Recovery Team! With YOUR help we can rescue 300,000lbs of food annually. This quality food from local grocery store partners that would otherwise go to waste. Instead, your efforts provide much-needed variety in produce and shelf-stable foods, bringing joy and nourishment to those in need. Sign up today to become a Food Recovery Driver and be part of something truly meaningful!

Support Adults Learning English!

Literacy Services is looking for community members that care about equitable access to education in Waukesha. We are seeking volunteers to work with adults to improve their English reading, writing and communication skills. Come share an hour per week or more with a student and help empower our community through literacy.

Volunteer Position Summary:

Volunteer tutors will work in-person at our downtown Waukesha location. Volunteers will provide support for students to improve their skills and reach their educational goals. Training is provided for all new volunteer tutors. Many students are looking for weekday daytime tutors so if you have this availability outside we would love to have you! Some evening tutors are needed as well.

Literacy Services of Wisconsin serves a socially and culturally diverse community. We strive to build a team of volunteers which is similarly rich in diversity.

Estimated Time Commitment:

Minimum of 2 hours per week with 6 month commitment

Qualifications:

Role Responsibilities:

Please email volunteer@literacyservices.org.

MONEY COACH PROGRAM

The years leading up to high school graduation are critical to the formation of strong money management habits. Personal attention and guidance are the most effective ways to empower teens for a stable and successful financial future. Money Coach, specifically designed for teens from under-resourced communities, is our one-of-a-kind, semester-long financial mentoring program. Small groups of teens are matched with teams of volunteer coaches who guide them through in-depth financial literacy curriculum and provide one-on-one support as they put concepts into practice.

Money Coach is a multi-week program completed over a semester with high school juniors and seniors (Sept-Dec or Feb-May). Group sessions are held every other week, last 60-75-minutes, and focus on specific financial topics with interactive activities and discussion. One-on-one check ins (about 30 minutes each) are held on the weeks between the group sessions and allow for more in-depth focus on each teen's individual budget, expenses, and goals. As a volunteer, you'll mentor teens on their path to financial capability using well-designed curriculum and resources.

VOLUNTEER ROLES

SecureFutures' Money Coach program is a hands-on financial coaching program delivered to a group of high school students by volunteer coaches. The program aims to provide a deeper understanding of financial concepts and hands-on goal-setting through a lesson plan that focuses on direct volunteer-to-student interaction. The primary role of all SecureFutures volunteers is to engage students in financial education lessons by asking questions, leading discussions, and sharing professional and life experience. There are two distinct volunteer roles in the Money Coach program.

The Group Coach volunteer engages and encourages participants and leads the group sessions. The sessions serve to educate participants on financial literacy and to guide them in the development of action plans to achieve financial needs and goals. The group sessions take place every other week for the length of the program (about 6 group sessions). All curriculum and materials are provided. We intend to hold the group sessions in person, but sites will determine their visitor policies as they relate to COVID 19 safety protocols. Groups are generally consist of about 12-18 students.

The One-on-One Coach volunteer engages and encourages participants and conducts one-on-one check-ins. The check-ins enable the coach and students to build meaningful and supportive relationships. These take place every other week while the program runs (about 5 one-on-one check ins) and will be conducted by phone or virtually. One-on-one coaches are expected to attend the group sessions, as well. One-on-one coaches will be assigned 3-4 students to mentor.

Coaches help students to develop action plans to achieve financial needs and goals and guide them if they are faced with obstacles while working toward those goals. Students practice healthy money management skills and are provided the opportunity to earn a scholarship as they meet program benchmarks.

Preferred Talents and Interests:
● Desire to work with teens who come from economically disadvantaged families and communities.
● Desire to build meaningful relationships with teens.
● Experience with public speaking, presenting, or teaching.
● Working knowledge of foundational personal finance concepts. (Training and curriculum will be provided.)
● Basic computer skills.

Training:

All volunteers complete a 3 hour, in-person training. The training covers cultural humility, trauma-informed care, and student engagement techniques, as well as all of the logistics and curriculum for the program.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

MONEY COACH PROGRAM

The years leading up to high school graduation are critical to the formation of strong money management habits. Personal attention and guidance are the most effective ways to empower teens for a stable and successful financial future. Money Coach, specifically designed for teens from under-resourced communities, is our one-of-a-kind, semester-long financial mentoring program. Small groups of teens are matched with teams of volunteer coaches who guide them through in-depth financial literacy curriculum and provide one-on-one support as they put concepts into practice.

Money Coach is a multi-week program completed over a semester with high school juniors and seniors (Sept-Dec or Feb-May). Group sessions are held every other week, last 60-75-minutes, and focus on specific financial topics with interactive activities and discussion. One-on-one check ins (about 30 minutes each) are held on the weeks between the group sessions and allow for more in-depth focus on each teen's individual budget, expenses, and goals. As a volunteer, you'll mentor teens on their path to financial capability using well-designed curriculum and resources.

Money Coach is delivered in select high schools and community-based organizations in the Milwaukee area. Teens must be enrolled at one of these partners to be eligible to participate. The list of partners changes each semester, but has included: Riverside, Rufus King, Vincent, Golda Meir, North Division, James Madison, Hamilton, Washington, Reagan, South Division, St. Joan Antida, Messmer, St. Anthony, Bay View, Bradley Tech, Carmen (NW, SE, & S campuses), Teens Grow Greens, and PEARLS for Teen Girls.

VOLUNTEER ROLES

SecureFutures' Money Coach program is a hands-on financial coaching program delivered to a group of high school students by volunteer coaches. The program aims to provide a deeper understanding of financial concepts and hands-on goal-setting through a lesson plan that focuses on direct volunteer-to-student interaction. The primary role of all SecureFutures volunteers is to engage students in financial education lessons by asking questions, leading discussions, and sharing professional and life experience. There are two distinct volunteer roles in the Money Coach program.

The Group Coach volunteer engages and encourages participants and leads the group sessions. The sessions serve to educate participants on financial literacy and to guide them in the development of action plans to achieve financial needs and goals. The group sessions take place every other week for the length of the program (about 6 group sessions). All curriculum and materials are provided. We intend to hold the group sessions in person, but sites will determine their visitor policies as they relate to COVID 19 safety protocols. Groups are generally consist of about 12-18 students.

The One-on-One Coach volunteer engages and encourages participants and conducts one-on-one check-ins. The check-ins enable the coach and students to build meaningful and supportive relationships. These take place every other week while the program runs (about 5 one-on-one check ins) and will be conducted by phone or virtually. One-on-one coaches are expected to attend the group sessions, as well. One-on-one coaches will be assigned 3-4 students to mentor.

Coaches help students to develop action plans to achieve financial needs and goals and guide them if they are faced with obstacles while working toward those goals. Students practice healthy money management skills and are provided the opportunity to earn a scholarship as they meet program benchmarks.

Preferred Talents and Interests:
● Desire to work with teens who come from economically disadvantaged families and communities.
● Desire to build meaningful relationships with teens.
● Experience with public speaking, presenting, or teaching.
● Working knowledge of foundational personal finance concepts. (Training and curriculum will be provided.)
● Basic computer skills.

Training:

All volunteers complete a 3 hour, in-person training. The training covers cultural humility, trauma-informed care, and student engagement techniques, as well as all of the logistics and curriculum for the program.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Waukesha County operates a Teen Court- an alternate justice program for youth offenders based on the restorative justice model. In this court, teens who have committed offenses plead guilty, and then present their case to a jury of their peers. Other teens take on the role of prosecutor, defender, clerk of courts, jury foreman, and jury. The jury decides the consequences. We have been operating this program for over 10 years with a lot of success. The teens themselves are less likely to reoffend, they have a great opportunity for education, and they learn about the consequences of their actions.

We are seeking teen volunteers to be part of our jury. Teens will listen to testimony and, along with the entire jury, help determine the consequence.

All courts are held Thursdays evenings, typically the second and fourth of every month, or only the second Thursday of the month in June, July and August. Volunteer jurors are asked to commit to 1-2 shifts per month.

This is a great way for teens to learn about the justice system, promote positive change in their community, and meet like-minded people. Contact us today for more information!

mentor2.0 is a proven, technology-enriched mentoring program for high school students. It provides support and guidance, helping high school students graduate and succeed in both college and the workforce. This program combines in-person mentoring with safe, secure online communication and a comprehensive weekly curriculum focused on college/career readiness. Mentors are matched with a high school student, relationships continue throughout high school and through the first year of college.

Mentors and mentees are matched based on similar interests, personalities, college/career aspirations, and experiences. Matches interact weekly online and meet at a partner school monthly either in-person or virtually, while receiving professional guidance from BBBS staff.

Volunteers must be at least 21 years old, have a college degree or equivalent combination of education, training, or experience, and commit to being a mentor for at least one year. Professionals with real life work experience are encouraged to apply.

As a mentor you will:

Are you ready to take the next steps in changing a child’s life? Go to our website to learn more about the enrollment process and apply! With questions, please contact our Customer Relations Specialist at (414) 831-4563 to outline the next steps including our formal application process.

School-based mentoring is a facilitated one-to-one mentoring program for Bigs and Littles to meet weekly at a partner elementary or middle school location. This provides an exceptional learning opportunity for Littles and allows matches to work together to achieve educational goals. Bigs must be 18+ and out of high school, and commit to meeting with their Little once a week during the school year for at least one year. Matches work on homework, play games, and enjoy interactive activities together!

Bigs and Littles are matched based on similar interests, personalities, and experiences.

As a mentor, you will:

Being a volunteer mentor is a rewarding, meaningful, and fun experience! Mentoring relationships have a huge impact; helping to increase a child’s educational expectations, attitudes towards risky behavior, and social skills.

Are you ready to take the next steps in changing a child’s life? Go to our website to learn more about the enrollment process and apply! With questions, please contact our Customer Relations Specialist at (414) 831-4563 to outline the next steps including our formal application process.

CSD provides our youth patients prizes for good dental hygiene appointments, as well as the significant achievement of completing their treatment plans (and all necessary restorative care). CSD has an ongoing need to restock our prize supplies. Volunteers can support this by helping to purchase prizes at local stores or on our Amazon Wish List (https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3VMEASIS6QH8T/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex)

A donation of $250 will help cover the cost of this opportunity and can be discussed with CSD. 

We are looking for adult oral hygiene supplies to give out at outreach events we attend in the community where we spread our mission and teach adults about good oral health habits.

Specifically we are looking for:  

1.  Adult "soft" toothbrushes individually packaged not more than two brushes per package

2.  Adult toothpaste

3.  Floss individually packaged

If your organization is able to host a drive to collect these items for us, we would love to then engage up to five representatives from your organization to come to our clinic to assemble adult goody bags filled with the items you collected and learn about our mission. We will supply the bags.

We are looking to make 200 goody bags. 

If your organization would prefer for us to purchase the supplies, a donation of $1,000 would help us to purchase these items.

Community Smiles Dental hosts two signature fundraising events each year - Laugh for a Smile (in mid-April) and Cheers to Community Smiles (in early November). We need a number of volunteers per event to assist with guest relations, guest giving, logistics, raffles, etc. This is a great opportunity to support a large community event and help CSD raise much-needed financial resources for our clinics. 

Specific event dates and roles can be discussed following initial volunteer inquiry. 

Are you looking for an opportunity to assist others in need?
Are are you looking for an opportunity to make connections with other people in the community?
Are you looking for an opportunity to have impact on others and your community?
Are you looking for a flexible opportunity that works with your busy schedule?

If you answered yes to any of the above this might be the right option for you!
Our Volunteer Transportation Program connects adults and children in the community with vital health or well being appointments. These people living in your neighborhoods have no transportation options or resources and need help getting to appointments. All riders of the program are working with Health and Human Services in some capacity with a known need for transportation assistance.

Our drivers play a vital role in making these appointments happen.
Drivers have a very flexible schedule and can choose which days and rides work best for you and your schedule. Most rides are Monday-Friday from 7am-7pm, with the bulk during the day. You can choose to drive the same individual to weekly appointments, or drive new people each week.
We provide training for all types of individuals you might drive and provide you the resources necessary to drive them safely..

We welcome partners, spouses, or friends to volunteer for this together.

Mileage reimbursement, flexible scheduling, ongoing training and support, and lots of gratitude from clients are all perks of this position.

This is the perfect opportunity to truly make a difference in another person’s life and have fun doing it!

Artists Working in Education (AWE) is seeking a few people to assist us with our fall clean-up. Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome. In order to prepare for winter, we will need help with window washing, pulling up weeds, and prepping our flower bed. Gloves and other cleaning supplies will be provided. In addition to providing assistance with the day's activities, AWE staff will be available to answer any questions. Any questions can be directed to Mojishola Mason at mojishola@awe-inc.org.

NH's Food Pantry is unique as it is a FULL CHOICE pantry. Volunteers serve our Pantry guests by fulfilling and packing custom orders of non-perishable, perishable, and frozen food items. Volunteers might also welcome and register guests and build relationships with them. 

Hours Needed: Thursdays 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Some tasks may require the ability to lift 40 lbs without difficulty. However, there are still lighter, low-impact tasks for those who are unable to lift 40 lbs for any reason!

Children 13+ are welcome to volunteer as long as they are accompanied by a trusted, adult (who is a parent, guardian, group leader, teacher or babysitter/nanny). Children 13-17 will not be tasked with registering pantry guests.

Are you passionate about empowering individuals in their job search journey? Join our team of volunteers at YWCA Southeast Wisconsin's Affiliate Job Center, where you can make a meaningful difference by assisting clients in creating resumes, making photocopies, sending faxes, and navigating the internet. Together, let's support our community and provide valuable resources to help individuals thrive in their careers. Volunteer with us today and be a catalyst for positive change!

These opportunities are on an as needed basis. Each will outline the estimated time frame.

These are special projects with short time commitments.

These opportunities require onsite commitments (noted below). YWCA SEW is dedicated to providing a safe work environment with increased sanitation and building entry & use guidelines. Each opportunity will require you to work with one or two staff members in a socially distanced work space. 

Please share which of the following you would like to be contacted for:

ACAP's lunch times are always very busy. Volunteers are sought to socialize with members during the lunch time. They may also be asked to help a member with their lunch, or assist members in other small ways. Grab a lunch and come spend it with your new friends at ACAP!

ACAP offers innovative, meaningful programming to more than 85 members at 2 different downtown Waukesha sites in 5 different program areas: Advocacy, the Arts, Education & Enrichment, Sports & Recreation, and Volunteerism. We can always use volunteers to help out in our various classes. If you would like to volunteer with us during our day programs, please email us at: info@acap-waukesha.org, or call us at 262-521-1120. We are sure we'll find you a spot doing something fun and interesting with us. 

Thank you for your interest in helping us to solve hunger! We have a wide variety of volunteer opportunities at our Milwaukee food bank. We welcome individuals, families, corporate and social groups. 

Volunteers participate in sorting, packaging, labeling, and cleaning projects. This could range from labeling canned goods to be shipped to food pantries, sorting meat products to provide meal programs with real protein, boxing fresh produce to send to homeless shelters, or packing bulk product into family friendly sized portions. Our staff will give you specific information about your task and assist you through your shift. Please note this volunteer activity takes place in a warehouse facility. For safety concerns, volunteers who are 10-13 years old must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the volunteer activity.

Surfaces, equipment and tools are sanitized after each volunteer shift. We may ask our volunteers to assist us with the process.

Volunteer Requirements & Information

Due to the nature of working with mostly donated foods, volunteer projects are not always guaranteed to come in on time or at all. Volunteer shifts may need to be shortened or rescheduled if projects are completed or unavailable. We will make every effort to provide a two-week notice if volunteer shifts will need to be rescheduled.

Please register to participate through the volunteer portal on the Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin website: https://feedingamericawi.org/get-involved/volunteer/in-milwaukee/.

Volunteer Sessions

Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 11:30 am, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

If you have any questions, please reach out to Adam Koebel, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator. Email or call Adam at akoebel@feedingamericawi.org or 414-831-6326.

We are looking for kids oral hygiene supplies to give out at outreach events we attend in the community where we spread our mission and teach children about good oral health habits.

Specifically we are looking for:  

1.  Kids "soft" toothbrushes individually packaged not more than two brushes per package

2.  Kids toothpaste

3.  Floss individually packaged

If your organization is able to host a drive to collect these items for us, we would love engage up to five representatives from your organization to come to our clinic to assemble kid goody bags filled with the items you collected and learn about our mission.  We will supply the bags.

We are looking to make 200 goody bags. 

If your organization would prefer for us to purchase the supplies, a donation of $1,000 would help us to purchase these items.

Engage with museum guests at the All Aboard model railroad exhibit! The five train, 35-foot HO-scale layout features Milwaukee landmarks. The Conductor may be tasked with basic daily upkeep but will mainly engage with guests of all ages during open hours. The main goal of this role is to answer questions about the layout and facilitate understanding of how railroads work and have impacted the development of Milwaukee and innovation in general. Shifts available Wednesday-Sunday 9am-4pm.

Training and background materials provided.

Conductors can be seated for portions of their shift, but some standing, and walking will be required.

OPENINGS AVAILABLE, APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ON A ROLLING BASIS

AGE

Minimum age 14 years old or 12-14 with an adult

COMMITMENT & SHIFTS

MINIMUM 1 shift per month for a total of 28 hours (8 shifts)

Shifts available Wednesday-Sunday 9am-12:30pm or 12:30pm-4pm

REQUIREMENTS

Online background check for those over 18 and Liability Waiver and Confidentiality Policy required

USEFUL SKILLS TO HAVE OR SKILLS YOU CAN DEVELOP

Public speaking, organization, group management, time management, knowledge of railroad history in Milwaukee and the Midwest

Facilitate animal contact at the aquarium’s live-animal touch pools while providing a safe environment for guests. These volunteers encourage guests to explore live animals such as lake sturgeon and slipper lobsters through interactive engagements.

Touch Tank Ambassadors can be seated or stand.

OPENINGS AVAILABLE, APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ON A ROLLING BASIS

AGE

Minimum age 14 years old or 12-14 with an adult

COMMITMENT & SHIFTS

MINIMUM 1 shift per month for a total of 28 hours (8 shifts)

Shifts available Wednesday-Sunday 9am-12:30pm or 12:30pm-4pm

REQUIREMENTS

Online background check for those over 18 and Liability Waiver required

USEFUL SKILLS TO HAVE OR SKILLS YOU CAN DEVELOP

Public speaking, organization, group management, time management, conservation supporter

NEW VOLUNTEERS: To apply, please fill out a Volunteer Application online.

CURRENT VOLUNTEERS: Contact Janean at volunteer@discoveryworld.org to schedule.

Assist the Guest Services team in running our virtual reality exhibit! Help with line management, getting guests into and out of the VR equipment and instructing them on how to use their program of choice. Learn about and troubleshoot the VR technology as needed.

Training is provided.

Virtual Explorer Facilitaros need to stand, walk, bend and twist during their shift. They will be in close contact with guests to adjust headsets and hand controllers.

OPENINGS AVAILABLE, APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ON A ROLLING BASIS

AGE

Minimum age 14 years old

COMMITMENT & SHIFTS

MINIMUM 1 shift per month for a total of 28 hours (8 shifts)

Shifts available Wednesday-Sunday 9am-12:30pm or 12:30pm-4pm

REQUIREMENTS

Online background check for those over 18 and Liability Waiver and Confidentiality Policy required

USEFUL SKILLS TO HAVE OR SKILLS YOU CAN DEVELOP

Public speaking, organization, group management, time management, gaming or VR experience

NEW VOLUNTEERS: To apply, please fill out a Volunteer Application online

CURRENT VOLUNTEERS: Contact Janean at volunteer@discoveryworld.org to schedule

Do you like to create art or crafts? Then you are a maker! Help guests create rotating projects in our makerspace, the Kohl’s Design It! Lab. Working closely with staff from the Discovery World education team, KDI Lab Facilitators will restock supplies, assist guests with instructions and creation of their chosen projects.

Training and background materials are provided.

This position requires some standing, but may be seated for portions of the shift.

OPENINGS AVAILABLE, APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ON A ROLLING BASIS

AGE

Minimum age 14 years old

COMMITMENT & SHIFTS

MINIMUM 1 shift per month for a total of 14 hours (4 shifts)

Shifts available Wednesday-Sunday 9am-12:30pm or 12:30pm-4pm

REQUIREMENTS

Online background check for those over 18 and Liability Waiver and Confidentiality Policy required

In person or virtual orientation required.

USEFUL SKILLS TO HAVE OR SKILLS YOU CAN DEVELOP

Public speaking, organization, group management, time management, invasive species knowledge and management

NEW VOLUNTEERS: Fill out a Volunteer Application online. 

CURRENT VOLUNTEERS: Contact Janean at volunteer@discoveryworld.org to sign up.

Cubelet block robots are a quick and easy way for guests to engage in the basics of robots and coding. These are entry level robots that allow guests to build a robot from pre-programmed cubes. Facilitators assist guests in learning the basic components of a robot (power source, sensory input, and action output) in a fun, hands  on activity.

Training and background materials are provided.

Cubelet Robot Facilitators may stand or sit during their shift. Set up requires lifting and carrying materials.

OPENINGS AVAILABLE, APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ON A ROLLING BASIS

AGE

Minimum age 14 years old

COMMITMENT & SHIFTS

MINIMUM 1 shift per month for a total of 28 hours (8 shifts)

Shifts available Wednesday-Sunday 9am-12:30pm or 12:30pm-4pm

REQUIREMENTS

Online background check for those over 18 and Liability Waiver and Confidentiality Policy required

USEFUL SKILLS TO HAVE OR SKILLS YOU CAN DEVELOP

Public speaking, organization, group management, time management, basic coding, basic robotics

NEW VOLUNTEERS: To apply, please fill out a Volunteer Application online.

CURRENT VOLUNTEERS: Contact Janean at volunteer@discoveryworld.org to sign up.

There are invaders in the Great Lakes! Engage with guests to teach them about the aquatic invasive species in the Great Lakes Future exhibit. Hosts will use a variety of preserved specimens and occasionally a live specimen to educate visitors about the damaging effects common aquatic invasive species have on the Great Lakes ecosystem, as well as control and prevention methods.

Training and background materials provided.

AIS Cart Hosts will need to stand most of their shift and be able to push the cart into position.

OPENINGS AVAILABLE, APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ON A ROLLING BASIS

AGE

Minimum age 14 years old

COMMITMENT & SHIFTS

MINIMUM 1 shift per month for a total of 28 hours (8 shifts)

Shifts available Wednesday-Sunday 9am-12:30pm or 12:30pm-4pm

REQUIREMENTS

Online background check for those over 18 and Liability Waiver and Confidentiality Policy required

USEFUL SKILLS TO HAVE OR SKILLS YOU CAN DEVELOP

Public speaking, organization, group management, time management, invasive species knowledge and management

NEW VOLUNTEERS: To apply, please fill out a Volunteer Application online.

CURRENT VOLUNTEERS: Contact Janean at volunteer@discoveryworld.org to sign up.

The Milwaukee Christian Center (MCC) is a multi-faceted social service and neighborhood development agency that serves families, youth and elderly regardless of ethnicity, gender, economic status, race, religion or sexual orientation. Our programs and initiatives recognize the power of both people and place, with the belief that strong neighborhoods must include strong, safe, beautiful places and abundant opportunities for people to thrive.

We do this work focusing on four key priorities: housing, youth development, older adult programming, food security. 

MCC’s Food Pantry provides food to 1,000+ adults and children each month, and connects families to supports needed to become self sufficient. We need your help to support our community by leading a Food Drive of non-perishable foods and other basic needs items to share with our neighbors. 

Hosting a food drive in support of the MCC Food Pantry is a great option for any individual or group who is interested helping those in need in our neighborhood as your schedule allows. The MCC Food Pantry is in need of unexpired, nonperishable food items year round and we rely on the community to support our neighbors who rely on our Food Pantry. 

Please contact Andrea Grittner at agrittner@mccwi.org to arrange pick up or drop off of any supplies you may need for your drive including donation bins and posters and to coordinate drop off or pick up of any non-perishable food items you have collected. 

Horizon Home Care & Hospice is looking for that special volunteer to bring joy to the life of a hospice patient, just by sharing yourself. If you're seeking a rewarding experience and have a couple extra hours a week to spare, visiting an in-home hospice patient may be just what you're looking for. Please contact us today for more information!

To ensure your safety, and the safety of our patients and staff, Horizon follows all CDC guidelines. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Horizon will provide all necessary protective equipment and supplies to ensure that all safe practices can be followed.

To start your service experience, please reach out to the Volunteer Department at 414-365-8300/Email: volunteers@hhch.net.