Needs From: Get Connected - Volunteer Fox Cities

Volunteer: Fox Cities Summer Classic Swim Meet

Concessions, lane timers and set-up/take down help volunteers are needed throughout event.

Agency: YMCA of the Fox Cities

Concessions, lane timers and set-up/take down help volunteers are needed throughout event.

Agency: YMCA of the Fox Cities

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Jun 19, 2026 through Jun 21, 2026

Zip Code: 54911

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Camp Hope / Camp Inspiration

Volunteer to assist with activities and fun at Camp Hope and Camp Inspiration. They are 4-week long day camp for children ages 6-18 with physical and cognitive disabilities. This camp gives children the opportunity to experience outdoor activities in a safe setting built around special themes each day. YMCA needs patient volunteers who are willing to work with different abilities of children and who are ready to make a difference in the participants' lives. Time blocks are available during the day.

Agency: YMCA of the Fox Cities

Volunteer to assist with activities and fun at Camp Hope and Camp Inspiration. They are 4-week long day camp for children ages 6-18 with physical and cognitive disabilities. This camp gives children the opportunity to experience outdoor activities in a safe setting built around special themes each day. YMCA needs patient volunteers who are willing to work with different abilities of children and who are ready to make a difference in the participants' lives. Time blocks are available during the day.

Agency: YMCA of the Fox Cities

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Jul 6, 2026 through Jul 31, 2026

Zip Code: 54912

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Annual Bird Bath Swim Meet

Erb Park Pool, Appleton WI
Friday, July 10 from 8:00 AM-8:00 PM and
Saturday, July 11 & Sunday, July 12 from 7:00 AM-6:00 PM
Concessions, Lane timers, and set-up/take down volunteers are needed throughout the event

Agency: YMCA of the Fox Cities

Erb Park Pool, Appleton WI
Friday, July 10 from 8:00 AM-8:00 PM and
Saturday, July 11 & Sunday, July 12 from 7:00 AM-6:00 PM
Concessions, Lane timers, and set-up/take down volunteers are needed throughout the event

Agency: YMCA of the Fox Cities

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Jul 10, 2026 through Jul 12, 2026

Zip Code: 54911

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Purdy Preserve - Apple Creek YMCA

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

Agency: YMCA of the Fox Cities

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

Agency: YMCA of the Fox Cities

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 54913

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Early Childhood Reading and Art Helpers

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!

Agency: YMCA of the Fox Cities

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!

Agency: YMCA of the Fox Cities

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 54911

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Y-Not Chorus Group Leader

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. 

Agency: YMCA of the Fox Cities

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. 

Agency: YMCA of the Fox Cities

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 54956

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Decorate Bulletin Boards and Display Student Artwork

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. 

Agency: YMCA of the Fox Cities

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. 

Agency: YMCA of the Fox Cities

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 54956

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Appleton YMCA Service Club

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). 

Agency: YMCA of the Fox Cities

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). 

Agency: YMCA of the Fox Cities

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 54911

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Youth Sports Coaches

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. 

Agency: YMCA of the Fox Cities

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. 

Agency: YMCA of the Fox Cities

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 54911

Allow Groups: No