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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/

Hope Care Package Drive

Community Benefit Tree (CBT) needs your support to host a care package drive and help families going through a medical crisis by providing some joy, hope and comfort.  When families have a sick loved one, they often are drained emotionally and financially.  We would like to send them care packages to assist them with this difficult time.  

Looking for companies, schools, churches, families and organizations to host a "Hope Care Package Drive". The collection box will display a list of needs to assemble the care packages to give to families in the community struggling with a medical crisis.  These items will be packaged and given to families who need immediate assistance.

Items needed:  Gas cards, Restaurant cards, Coffee Places gift cards, Grocery Store gift cards, board games, socks, blankets, lip balm, crossword puzzles, kid's toys, coloring books, crayons, pencils, and totes to put the items in.

If you are able to host a Care Package Drive at your location or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact, Community Benefit Tree at 920-422-1919 or by email to: info@communitybenefittree.org.

www.communitybenefittree.org 

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Medical Debt Awareness-#1 Cause of Bankruptcy. 1 out of every 3 people delay medical care due to cost. Many Americans rack up credit card spending or visit a payday lender to pay medical debt or basic needs. Help support local families struggling with medical debt by going to our website and supporting those that are struggling! Your gift will mean the difference between life saving treatments/medication and basic needs (food, gas, rent/mortgage,etc...) Go to www.communitybenefittree.org

Volunteer at Celebration of Support events assisting with raffles, silent auctions, kids games, bake sale, serving food, grilling, etc. Volunteer opportunities would depend on the day and type of the event.

Volunteer by yourself, as a family, as a group from church, school, civic club or through work.

Qualifications: Love to help others and work with others to support someone in need!

Time Commitment: You choose event and what area and time you would like to help.

Age: 12 and up (age 12 to 14 must be accompanied by an adult)

To assist with the rental/ resale/re-purpose store items. Duties
include: Assist in cleaning, organizing, and keeping inventory of items.
Putting together rental orders for pick up as well as packaging of
Online resale store items.  Checking customers out.
QUALIFICATIONS: Like or Love to clean and organize. Work in a
group or as an individual.
TIME COMMITMENT: There are shift/day opportunities or we can customize
to your availability.
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-12 p.m. or 12 p.m.- 4 p.m. shifts
AGE: 13 and up (with parent)

GREAT Group Volunteer Opportunity for churches, families, or companies!

Contact Tessa Evers, Volunteer Manager, for more information!

tevers@pillarsinc.org

920-734-9192 ext. 125

Purpose: Clients in the Adult & Family Shelter are expected to supervise their children while in shelter.  Volunteers that host an activity night are providing families and other clients with an opportunity to do something fun and relaxing together!

Key Responsibilities:

All new Pillars volunteers must attend an orientation session before volunteering. 

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!

To easily apply as a volunteer, click here. 

Opportunity is on going through October 2025

Work with our Urban Farm team to produce a greater harvest in 2024! Our Hoop House Helpers support our work by planting, harvesting, weeding, and implementing organic integrated pest management practices to reduce pest damage. 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-3:30PM. Perfect opportunity for someone looking for an ongoing project, and someone looking to keep a regular volunteer schedule. Hoop House Helpers 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.

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!

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

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.

Do you love snacks? So do our blood donors!

Our donors are our number one priority, and you can make sure they are treated as such! As a Café Attendant, you arrange the snacks, juice, coffee, and water available for donors once they have completed their donation. You also converse with the donors and ensure they are feeling healthy post-donation. This position is such a rewarding one as you are taking care of our donors to ensure they have a great experience and want to return! 

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.

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!

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

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 

Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital is seeking adults looking for an opportunity to volunteer.  We have immediate shift openings for people who are energetic, friendly and customer service orientated. We look for someone able to commit to 4 hours once a week for a minimum of 6 months to a year. 

Please help us help our patients and visitors by considering a volunteer assignment or by helping to recruit individuals you know who fit our needs.  For more information go to our website:  affinityhealth.org/volunteer or call 920-738-2425.