Needs From: Get Connected - Volunteer Fox Cities

Location: Fox West YMCA, W6931 School Road, Greenville, WI
When: Wednesday, April 22 | 9:00-11:00 AM
What: The Adopt-A-Highway program brings together generous volunteers to remove trash, recyclables and litter from roughly 11,800 miles of state, federal and interstate highways

Location: 18369 Okonto Lane, Lakewood WI
When: Saturday, April 25 from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
What: We have a project wish list we hope to accomplish on Work Day. If you have a particular skill, trade, or expertise (for example carpentry, electrical, plumbing) that you would like to share at the Work Day, please let us know when you register, and we will have a special project for you. We also need help with raking, cleaning and sprucing up camp for the summer season. Lunch will be provided.

Location: Neenah-Menasha YMCA, 110 W. North Water St., Neenah, WI
When: Saturday, April 25
What: Join us for a fun day of games, competitions and cheering. Opportunities to help set up or clean up the event as well as sell concessions or other tournament fun is available

The Dance Program is looking for front-of-house volunteers assisting with check-in/check-out and selling flowers.

The Studio Y Dance Program is looking for backstage and front-of-house volunteers assisting with check-in/check-out, supervising dancers, and selling flowers.

Join us in providing the Easter Eggstravaganza to the community. This is a great family activity with Easter activities and an egg hunt. Volunteers needed to help with activities.

Location: Heart of the Valley YMCA, 225 W. Kennedy Ave, Kimberly WI Sunday, March 15, 2026

Come join us as we care for and maintain the Purdy preserve! Work may include trail and
infrastructure maintenance as well as invasive species control. This work varies by season, so
please come equipped for the weather, and with a good pair of boots and work gloves.

Preserve workdays will be held on the following dates, from 9:00-11:00 AM. Volunteers should
meet at the garage in the parking lot of the Apple Creek YMCA.
Saturday, January 17
Friday, January 23
Friday, February 20
Saturday, February 21
Friday, March 27
Saturday, March 28
Friday, April 24
Saturday, April 25
Saturday, May 23
Friday, May 30
Saturday, June 27
Friday, July 3
Saturday, July 25
Friday July 31
Saturday August 22
Friday, August 28
Friday, September 25
Saturday, September 26
Saturday, October 24
Friday, October 30
Saturday, November 21
Friday, November 27
Saturday, December 12
Friday, December 18

Appleton YMCA Early Learning Center would welcome volunteers to read to the children or lead an art project. Times available on any Monday, Wednesday, or Friday between 9-11 AM. Fox West YMCA Kids Corner is also looking for volunteers Monday-Friday mornings. Staff will provide reading and art materials, we just need your energy and smiles!

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. 

Help decorate bulletin boards in our child care center at the Neenah-Menasha YMCA: bring your creativity and love of teaching/children to our walls!! Also, help hang-up/take-down student artwork in our classrooms. 

The Appleton YMCA-Service Club meets twice per month (September through April) at the Appleton YMCA. Members develop a program schedule, which includes community speakers, Y staff presentations orienting members to Y programs, social events and planning fundraising events to help the YMCA support innovative, impactful programming for youth, adults and families. Projects include: Childcare Playground projects (May/June), Camp Clean-ups (May/August), Christmas Tree Sale (November/December), and Pancake Breakfast (February). 

Appleton, Fox West, Heart of the Valley and Neenah-Menasha YMCA locations are looking for your help! Youth Sports Coaches provide skill development in a variety of sport leagues. Work with our youth to instill our character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Provide these young athletes with a good role model for sportsmanship and teamwork. Sports include: Baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, t-ball, track and field and volleyball.

League days include Saturdays and/or weeknights, 2-6 hours per week for 6-8 week sessions. Background check is required.