Needs From: Get Connected - Volunteer Fox Cities

Journey Together is a prison dog program that trains service dogs to help people with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).  Our dogs spend the majority of their time being trained by inmates at the Oshkosh Correctional Institution.  However, to have the skills needed to be a successful service dog, our puppies need exposure to public places and events.

Volunteers schedule times that work in their schedule to take the dogs to locations for public access and exposure.  Grocery stores, department stores, youth events, parks and restaurants are all examples of places the dogs need to experience.  Our volunteers select the dates and times that fit their lifestyle.

JTSD provides orientation and training to new volunteers and ongoing training opportunities as well as group outings.

 To learn more or to fill out an application, go to https://journeytogetherservicedog.org/volunteer/

Volunteers can assist with training and coaching. Sports offered are basketball, bowling, swimming, bocce ball, track & field, tee-ball, and softball.  Day and time needs vary with each sport, but we do ask you to commit to helping for that particular season. Typically this is once a week, for about 2 hours, for 2-3 months. 

If you're interested in learning more about being a Special Olympics volunteer, please check out our website. Special Olympics Volunteer Opportunities | SOAR Fox Cities

No experience necessary.  We will train you to build homes. Work alongside other volunteers, members of our Senior Crew and the Habitat homeowners. Our workdays are Mondays through Saturdays from 8am-4pm.

You choose the days you want to work!  All sign up is done online.  

See Habitat website for links to sign up online, age restrictions and FAQ. Click on link and then scroll down to appropriate form.

Do you love talking to people and saving lives in the process? Then volunteering at The Community Blood Center is the place for you!

As a volunteer at our Little Chute site, you both check-in blood donors for their appointments and serve donors refreshments. The goal of the role is to welcome donors and ensure that donors are feeling well and healthy after their donation. 

The only real “job requirement” is a personal desire to help others. This position is such a rewarding one as you are taking care of our donors to ensure they have a great experience and look forward to their next visit.

We have openings at our fixed-site donor centers as well as our mobile drives throughout the Fox Valley and Northeastern Wisconsin. There is no minimum number of hours you need to complete. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.

Childcare volunteers must be 14 years old or older. Volunteers must enjoy working with kids and have strong boundaries. Our childcare program runs Mon-Thurs. nights from 6-8pm and Saturdays from 1-3pm. Volunteers sign up for any shifts that work in their lives. Help is especially needed Mon. & Tues. nights because of support groups that run at the same time. We have a childcare room, outdoor playground and art room that volunteers may use with the children. 

If interested, please fill out a volunteer application at www.harborhousewi.org/volunteer

Thank you!

Want to help keep your waterways free of aquatic invasive species while enjoying your favorite water activities? Learn how to look for invasive species from your kayak, dock, canoe, boat, and more! 

All our Support Services clients receiving parenting education can request childcare for their appointment. Our childcare volunteers interact, supervise, and play with children in our on-site childcare room. This role is extremely crucial to our programming so that we can better serve our clients by providing them with the opportunity to get a break and have privacy for their appointments.

For more information, contact Liv Lorbiecki at olorbiecki@vidacares.org!

Join us and choose from multiple ReStore opportunities daily both on the sales floor and during donation intake! General volunteer needs include:

Available shifts are Monday - Saturday 10-2 or 2-6 (Only available for 2 hours? We'll take that too!)

Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays are in greatest need to be filled!

All potential volunteers can begin the application process and orientation by visiting www.AppletonReStore.org/volunteer

SOAR Fox Cities is an agency that offers social, recreational, and educational programming to individuals with developmental disabilities. Our participants are incredible, our staff is friendly, and our activities are so much fun!

As a volunteer you are able to sign up to help with as many or as few of these activities as you would like.

To become a volunteer, please fill out the application located HERE. From there we will contact you within a week to finish the onboarding process and get you started!

Thank you for considering SOAR. We look forward to hearing from you!

Volunteering is better with friends, family, and co-workers. Invite yours to volunteer and we will give you a $20 gift card to local businesses and your referral will get a $20 Life's Celebration Center Thrift store gift card. Proceeds from our thrift store (everything is donated) go into a fund that helps to support our families.

It takes a community to come together in supporting a family through their medical crisis and 'that's you!"

Check us out at........https://www.communitybenefittree.org/.  Some available volunteer opportunities are as follows: Celebration Event staff, Celebration Center Storefront Assistant, Office Asssitant, Family Coordinator, and Board Member.

Volunteers help process items that are donated to our thrift store. Tasks include cleaning each item, checking to see if the item is in good condition and working properly, and labeling with the proper store code. This is a good opportunity for families, individuals or groups of all ages to work together. Very relaxed atmosphere.

We have equipment that we use at each of our family’s fundraisers or
rental items that at times need to be repaired, painted, or created. Along with
re-purposing of items to sell in our Online store. We need individuals
who are good with either fixing things and/or good with building/
working with wood, crafty, like to paint, etc…

QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of painting, mechanical, crafty, creative
and good with wood would be helpful but required.

TIME COMMITMENT: Assist as needed basis for specific projects/
repairs.
AGE: 16 and up

We need help with fundraising activities and help at special events throughout the year including Day at the Derby in the spring, BOOfest, Holiday for the Horses, and Santa at the Ranch.

Learn more about all our volunteer opportunities at beaminginc.org/volunteer-opportunities. Volunteers must be 14 years old. No experience necessary; training provided. Watch our Volunteer Overview Video at bit.ly/3YLcXQu.

Sign up for Volunteer Training by emailing our Volunteer Coordinator Denise at volunteer4beaming@gmail.com. You can then sign up for volunteer shifts at https://bit.ly/3YLdBxn. We would love for you to join the BEAMING family!

Contact Tessa Evers, Volunteer Manager, for more information!

tevers@pillarsinc.org

920-734-9192 ext. 125

Sign up now: http://pillars.volunteerhub.com/

Purpose: To provide a healthy & nutritious meal for clients staying in a Pillars shelter. This opportunity is open to remote/off-site volunteers willing to drop-off or deliver the meal, but also open to individuals or groups to prepare on-site as well.

Location: The Dinner Provider is a volunteer role at 2 Pillars’ locations;

Key Responsibilities:

Shift Times:

Homemade meals typically cost volunteers between $150 - 250 to purchase ingredients.  Is that too much of a financial commitment?  Share the love!  Gather your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, or whoever you know to share the load!

Not sure where to start?  Try out some of our meals from our Volunteer Cookbook (by volunteers, for volunteers)! You can view the cookbook here!

Contact Tessa Evers, Volunteer Manager, for more information!

tevers@pillarsinc.org

920-734-9192 ext. 125

Pillars provides shelter to 135 individuals each night between two shelters, and it is our mission to provide a safe place for individuals to rest their heads, receive basic services, and work towards finding a place to call their own. 

Each night Pillars provides dinner at each shelter, and we cannot do this without the service, dedication, and selflessness of our volunteers. There are opportunities for anyone over the age of 7. For just three hours of your time you can serve dinner to 55 individuals, providing them with the nutrition needed to get through to the next day and continue on their path out of homelessness. 

HERE ARE SOME DETAILS ABOUT DINNER SERVICE AT BOTH SHELTERS:

Pillars locations & opportunities:

Pillars Adult Shelter: 1928 W. College Avenue

Pillars Adult & Family Shelter: 400 N. Division Street

Dinner Server

Dinner Provider

YOU CAN PROVIDE, YOU CAN SERVE, YOU CAN DO BOTH!

Please reach out to Tessa Evers, Volunteer Manager, for more information and to get started today!

tevers@pillarsinc.org

920-734-9192 ext 125

Purpose: The Breakfast Host provides breakfast services each morning as clients leave shelter for the day. The Breakfast Host can utilize donated items in shelter, such as produce, leftovers, eggs, cereals, oatmeal and pastries, or they can choose to provide & prepare a hot breakfast for clients. The Breakfast Host allows the Shelter Client Advocates freedom to provide individual case management to the 55+ clients in shelter and focus on other aspects of shelter operation in the early morning hours.

Key Responsibilities:

Shift Times:

All new Pillars volunteers must attend a volunteer orientation.  Contact Tessa Evers, Volunteer Manager, for more information!

tevers@pillarsinc.org

920-734-9192 ext. 125

Work with our Urban Farm team to produce a bountiful harvest in 2024! Our Planting Partners support our work by planting, harvesting, weeding and watering our vegetables and flowers. We also partner with Feeding America to provide 30,000 pounds of fresh organic produce to families in need within our community. 

Schedule is flexible during business hours - Mondays-Fridays 8:30am to 3:30pm. Perfect opportunity for someone looking for an ongoing project, and someone looking to keep a regular volunteer schedule. Planting Partners must be able to keep clear records, comply with organic agricultural practices, and work cooperatively with others from diverse backgrounds. Physical tasks include things such as bending, kneeling, lifting (generally 35 lbs. or less independently), standing, and using hand tools for gardening. Please reach out with any concerns, as we are able to make accommodations and have tools such as kneeling pads, etc. A brief 15 minute volunteer orientation is required for all new volunteers. Orientations are held Thursdays at 1:00PM each week.

Riverview Gardens also welcomes individuals looking to complete court ordered community service hours.

At Riverview Gardens, our mission is to build dignity through job training and employment, and this all happens at the Urban Farm! Sign up now!

Hope & Help Together connects refugees and other immigrants with genuine relationships and supportive resources in the Fox Valley

Learn more about short-term and long-term volunteer opportunities here: https://www.hopeandhelptogether.com/volunteering

If you have questions, please visit us on Thursdays from 9 am - 4 pm.

If you would like to volunteer, please  fill out our volunteer form: https://forms.gle/cTQVUG4TtsMTw9Xh8

We are looking for Volunteers that can help us work with the children in our program on reading, writing and math.  We are part of "Math Hoops", an NBA Math program under the Milwaukee Bucks division.  There is volunteer online training for Math Hoops.  VOLUNTEERS may also need to help work with children on basic math skills, tutor them 1 v 1 or possibly check in with their teachers regarding academic status.

Most of the kids in our program, but not all, live on or below the poverty line.  We use basketball to keep them on track academically, involve them in Community events that build character, and the children have fun through basketball training and a competitive level of basketball game play.  Our program starts where other community programs end, providing doors of opportunity for the future of these children.

You do not have to have been a teacher to volunteer, patience and caring are enough.  However, we would welcome any retired teacher or anyone with a teaching background that could help us.

The home life of some of these children is very difficult.  Your help and caring would be appreciated.

https://gowdybasketballclub.org

Are you allergic to animals but want to help in another way?

Have a school group that would commit to a year of help?

Come as a family to come to help?

We would Love to have help with our gardens & grounds!

Throughout Spring, Summer, and Fall, we need help planting, weeding, and watering gardens & flower pots!

Seasonal tasks in the fall and winter:

Flower pot plantings/decorating Enthusiast!

Have flower pots during the spring-fall growing season we need planted  & we would love to have winter branches/etc to look festive during the winter in some pots.

We supply all the plants/decorations from local landscaping & garden shops that donate!

Saving Paws Animal Rescue, Inc. is a volunteer-run, no-kill animal rescue in Appleton that functions entirely on community support.  

 Fundraising Enthusiast Wanted!

Fundraising volunteers can be any age.  Even the youngest among us are welcome to participate by having neighborhood lemonade stands or bake sales.  Maybe they could organize a “Penny War” at their school.  Tweens and teens could gather their friends to do a food drive.  No event is too small to help.   Adults could arrange events at local restaurants or create an activity at our adoption events.  

To begin your volunteer adventure, please e-mail fundraising@savingpawswi.com or visit us online at www.savingpaws.com

 We Greatly Appreciate any help with our Wish list!!

Animal Care Supplies:

Rescue Supplies:

Saving Paws Animal Rescue would not be successful without the service and engagement of young people in our community. 

We have developed a list of ways for youth to support our rescue operation. Many of these ideas are from the students themselves. If you have an a new idea, we would love to hear it! 

On-site volunteering minimum age is 11 years old.  Youth from 11-15 years old must be accompanied by parent or guardian. These are some ways to help off-site or in a group!

Wish list Fulfillment – locate donors for items from our wish list to bring to our rescue. This is a great way for children to directly help our pets by finding them toys, blankets, litter, etc. and it gives them a wonderful feeling of generosity and pride!

Party For The Pets – host a birthday, holiday, or other party and ask that guests bring donated items or money for the dogs and cats instead of a present. Schedule a time to bring these gifts in and receive a tour and see first-hand all the animals you are helping!

Rescue Spokesperson – pass out general information flyers or special notices regarding upcoming rescue events like Santa Pictures, Gift Wrapping, Garage Sales, etc. They can also print pictures of our animals and pass them out to classmates and friends to show off our wonderful pets.

Classroom Organizers – talk to classes at their school about the rescue and encourage them to “adopt” Saving Paws Rescue as a community project. They can hold a coloring contest (winners posted on our website) and raise donations or gather items from our wish list. Some schools have organized penny Wars and donated change to benefit Saving Paws animals. Groundskeepers – organize a rescue beautification project. Your child’s classroom, troop or other groups can schedule time to come out and plant flowers, bushes or even pull weeds to help keep our rescue a beautiful and happy place for our pets.

Are you interested in volunteering with an organization that saves lives?

The Community Blood Center is looking for volunteers who can assist with duties like organizing blood drive materials, taking inventory of promotional items, folding event T-shirts, packing snack bins, decorating Holiday floats, assisting with large seasonal drives (MASH and Holiday Drives) and so much more!

We are looking for volunteers to call when we need support one-off events including but not limited to the events above. We have no minimum requirement for time. Training is provided. 

High school blood donors are extremely important in supporting the needs of local hospitals and patients. In fact, high school blood donors account for as much as 10% of The Community Blood Center’s overall blood donations.

So what is the Gallon Grad program? This unique program is about more than just blood donation. It’s about helping others understand why blood donation is so important and to encourage others to make it a lifesaving habit as well. More blood donors means that we can help more patients. High school students join Gallon Grad as a way to give back to their community through donating, volunteering or encouraging others to donate.

In short, it’s both the first step in creating a life-long passion for blood donation and an opportunity to reward high school students who play a critical role in supporting their local community.

In addition to the satisfaction of saving lives, those who complete the program will receive:

Reach out today to get started!

We have lots of opportunities to work with Eagle Scouts. Contact us to discuss options.

Charles A Grignon Mansion is a perfect place for youth give tours to help our guests be more engaged in our local history. And it is fun too! Many other opportunities exist for youngsters, such as lawn care, helping out at our events, and more. 

Girls on the Run is a youth development program that combines social/emotional learning with physical activity. Running is integrated into lessons about confidence, empowerment, positive relationships, healthy eating, and other life skills to inspire young girls to feel joyful, healthy, and confident. The 10-week program requires teams to meet twice a week for approximately 90 minutes each time. Please contact Kathy Olson, Program & Outreach Coordinator, at kathy.olson@girlsontherun.org

Become a Head Coach, Assistant Coach or Junior Coach!

Enjoy taking care of animals and looking for a flexible schedule? Sign up to be a cat care volunteer at Saving Paws, a volunteer-run, no-kill animal rescue in Appleton.

As a cat care volunteer, you provide care to the kittens and cats temporarily calling Saving Paws home.  Duties include socializing the cats, feeding, watering and cleaning the rooms where the cats live. No previous experience is needed – we provide the training.  We have morning, afternoon and evening time slots for our volunteers. Each cat care shift is about two hours.

Once you complete general orientation, we will partner you with a trained volunteer who will show you what to do.  You will shadow that person for several shifts until you are comfortable to be on your own.  We use an on-line scheduling tool called Volunteer Matters for sign ups. The best part is you choose a time that works for you – we do not have regular open hours.

Children over the age of 11 can volunteer with their parents or another adult at Saving Paws.  The person supervising must go through Orientation and be fully trained as well.

While you do not receive monetary payment for your time at Saving Paws, you’ll be rewarded with kitty snuggles, plenty of purring and playful head butts from our grateful animals. Our cats love our volunteers.

To begin your volunteer adventure, please e-mail volunteers@savingpawswi.com or visit us online at www.savingpaws.com

We are in need of volunteers willing to come in weekly to do our residents fingernails.  No cutting or trimming required, just filing and painting.

Volunteer greeters will assist visitors of Hearthstone Historic House Museum by welcoming them into the museum, helping customers pay admissions with our POS system, and organizing visitors into an upcoming tour group. Other responsibilities of a greeter include answering questions customers may have upon arriving, answering the phone, if applicable, and helping customers pay for gift shop items. Volunteers require minimal previous experience for the greeter position and will be trained alongside another experienced greeter for multiple shifts. An ideal volunteer greeter is friendly, welcoming, and willing to be the first face visitors of the museum see! 

For additional information on Hearthstone Historic House Museum, please see www.hearthstonemuseum.org 

We are looking for in-lake and tributary water quality monitors in Calumet, Fond du Lac, and Winnebago Counties. Sampling occurs from May to October.

The Winnebago Waterways Water Quality Monitoring Program (WQMP) provides volunteer-based stream and lake water quality monitoring at priority locations within the Winnebago Waterways Recovery Area.

Water quality volunteers collect valuable data that are used by our organization and other agencies working to improve and protect water quality and habitat. The data allow us to assess:

Water quality volunteers collect valuable data that are used by our organization and other agencies working to improve and protect water quality and habitat. The data allow us to assess:

Join us today!

Want to learn more? Visit https://fwwa.org/watershed-recovery/winnebago-waterways/water-quality-monitoring-program/.

Volunteers needed for the following:

Daily - meal prep, children's activities, and cleaning

Weekly - sanitizing toys, deep cleaning, children's activities, and arts/crafts prep

Seasonal - shovel snow and salting (emergency exits and sidewalks)

Annual - carpet cleaning

*additional opportunities will be posted separately 

School Year Volunteer Hours:

4:00p.m.-6:00p.m.

6:00p.m.-8:00p.m.

4:00p.m.-8:00p.m.

*hours flexible depending on task 

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

Groups or individuals are welcome to volunteer.

Help our Villagers by bringing the library to them.  Assist Villagers in finding a good book, video or magazine. Great opportunity for a volunteer who wants to be active while interacting with the Villagers. 

Volunteers can help us meet our Villager's Spiritual needs through leading a Bible Study, saying the Rosary, playing piano during services, be with the Villagers during the service, or assist in transportation to/from spiritual services. 

Be available to the Villagers during meal times. Help get the meals out to the dining area on a timely basis. Assist with keep the dining areas clean. Activities could include removing dishes, sweeping dining room floor, wiping down dining room chairs/tables, etc.

Assist Villagers in getting to and from activities, beauty/barber shop, spiritual services, therapy, Town Center, etc. 

Assist staff with household duties such as laundry, pass clean linens, take garbage out, take soiled linens to linen room, organize cupboards/closets (activity and supply closets), help Villagers clean out their closets.