Opportunities From: Amcor

Samaritan provides outpatient counseling programs with individuals, couples, and families. We have licensed therapists who specialize in working with young children and adolescents, as well as counselors who are approved providers for seniors. Our team of counselors works with clients with emotional, spiritual, or relational challenges resulting in stress, anxiety, and depression. 

To learn more, visit Samaritan – Healing Mind, Body, Spirit & Community (samaritan-counseling.com)

 Meets once per month. 

Junior Achievement’s mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed. Inspiration comes from community volunteers who not only deliver JA lessons but also share their experience and serve as role models, helping to positively impact young people’s perceptions about the importance of education and critical life skills. Preparation involves our proven lessons that promote financial capability, work and career readiness and business ownership.

To learn more, visit Boundless Futures through Education | Junior Achievement of Wisconsin - Northeast Region (ja.org).

2 hours per month - 1 hour dedicated to a board meeting with 1 hour of additional work for JA. 

In-person board meetings are preferred but all meetings have a virtual option offered. 

Friendship Place (FP) exists to encourage adults with mental illness to live well by fostering an environment that provides members with peer support, advocacy, and education.

FP is set up to give our members informal counseling, and regular face-to-face contact with staff to assist in problem-solving activities.

Programs include support and therapy groups, arts/crafts, cooking/nutrition lessons, recreational activities, life skills classes, etc. We also offer community outings to reconnect individuals with mental illness with their community.

To learn more, visit https://friendshipplaceinc.com/.

 Every other month on the second Wednesday at 7am, in person or virtually.

Girls on the Run is a youth development program that combines social/emotional learning with physical activity for youth in 3rd-8th grade. Founded in 2012, Girls on the Run Northeast Wisconsin has been dedicated to making an impact on girls lives in our community.

To learn more, visit https://www.girlsontherunnew.org/.

Meetings occur every other month for two hours from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm CST, in person and virtual options for attendance

Chicagoland Animal Rescue, NFP is a small, all-volunteer cat rescue organization based out of the Downers Grove PetSmart at Butterfield & Finley Rd.

**We are looking to add people for several different shifts, including a regular Friday morning shift and several weekend rotations.**

Even if we can't use you right now, we'd love to have you come meet us and learn about volunteering! Options for volunteering can open unexpectedly, so please reach out if you are interested in volunteering.

Our ONLY location is at the Downers Grove PetSmart, 1550 Butterfield Rd, Downers Grove IL. This is the only location where volunteering of this type will take place. If you cannot come out to this location, we hope you will find an organization near your home that you can volunteer with instead.

Please know that as a small organization, our volunteer slots can fill up quickly, so please still reach out if you are interested to see where we might use you!

C.A.R. is looking for volunteers (21 years old or older, please) to be placed on a set schedule to help during the day, in the evenings, on weekends. Schedules are flexible, but are typically on a set rotating schedule. Duties will include scooping litter boxes, cleaning the adoption area, monitoring & noting cat behavior, socializing the cats in our care, and medicating cats when necessary. Even if you can only volunteer a few hours every couple weeks or once a month, we would love to have you! Please email us at info@chicagolandanimalrescue.org or fill out the form on our website here to get more information on shifts we’re looking to fill and to complete a volunteer application. 

We are almost always looking for volunteers, even if your commitment can only be a few hours a month, but you need to be able to commit to a schedule and keep it indefinitely. Volunteers must also be at least 21 years old. Please respond to this posting and keep an eye out for an email from fundraising@chicagolandanimalrescue.org. Thank you!

Please provide a current email and phone number for us to contact you at if you are willing to lend a hand and to find out more information. We also would appreciate volunteers to occasionally help with vet transport, volunteer transport, and other tasks as they come up. Spending time with these precious cats is one of the most gracious things you could do! If you are unable to volunteer, please consider making a donation to help support cats in need. Thank you for your time!

We are in need of foster homes to help prepare the cats in our rescue for adoption. We will set you up with the supplies and everything you need to care for the cats, cover all any needed vet appointments or costs...all you need is a quiet, separate space, and some love to share!

Chicagoland Animal Rescue, NFP is a small, all-volunteer cat rescue organization based out of the Downers Grove PetSmart at Butterfield & Finley Rd.

Chicagoland Animal Rescue NFP is looking for people to sign up to be a foster home, so when a cat in need is taken into our group, they have a place to decompress and be evaluated before going to our space at PetSmart or being ready for forever homes! Ideally, you should have some experience with cats, including medication, nail trims, and socializing, but we are willing to consider people who have not had a cat before as well. Foster parents must be 21 years or older only, and all members of the household must be on board with fostering and understand the expectations for doing so. Once you contact us, please keep an eye out for a follow up email from fundraising@chicagolandanimalrescue.org (and check your spam folder, too!) within about 24 hours.

Our ONLY physical location is at the Downers Grove PetSmart, 1550 Butterfield Rd, Downers Grove IL. However, our foster homes should be within a 30-minute distance of the Lombard area (as this is where our veterinarian is located).

If you are unable to volunteer or foster, follow us on social media and share our adoptable cats. Please also consider making a donation to help support cats in need! Thank you for your time!

The Advisory Council serves as a critical community champion of the Community Benefit Tree. Members of the Advisory Council share their gifts in service to our mission by providing our organization with their professional expertise; their diverse knowledge of constituent perspectives; their connections, resources, colleagues or peers; their philanthropic support or other forms of needed assistance. The Advisory Council has no governing function within the organization.

Join an Advisory Team:

Light clerical work, computer-related projects, mass mailings, assists in preparing
for event projects and answering phones. Assisting with storefront
pickups and drop offs of rental or resale items. Occasional cleaning.

QUALIFICATIONS: Willingness to travel to office in Kaukauna.
Knowledge of computers helpful. Good Communication Skills.

TIME COMMITMENT: Monday-Friday shifts 8 a.m.-12 p.m. or 12 - 4 p.m.
AGES: 18 and up

Volunteer at Celebration of Support events and our major fundraising 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: 9 and up (age 9-14 must be accompanied by an adult)

We have volunteer opportunities to help process items that are donated to our thrift store, such as cleaning the item, checking to see if 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.

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". A collection box should 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 

  twitter.com/CBTreecelebrate

  facebook.com/CBTree/

Medical Debt Awareness-#1 Cause of Bankruptcy. 1 and 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 for 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

Supplies that Celebrate lives!  We could use your help to assist us with items needed for us to help those planning a Celebration of Support fundraising party for an individual and their family going through a medical crisis.

We could use the following:

Playwork volunteers are public facing and interact directly with museum guests in both indoor and outdoor exhibit spaces. Volunteers work alongside museum staff to promote child-led play while keeping exhibits organized and engaging.

Playwork volunteers are public facing and interact directly with museum guests in both indoor and outdoor exhibit spaces. Volunteers work alongside museum staff to promote child-led play while keeping exhibits organized and engaging. 

Committee members are volunteers who serve under the direction of the Community Engagement Chair and work in conjunction with a staff lead to ensure Walk to End Alzheimer’s hits their team and Champions Club goals. This will involve recruiting and retaining teams and cultivating former, potential and current Champions. These efforts will increase participation, which will raise revenue and awareness to help us achieve our mission.

Meetings are monthly but will become more frequent as walk day approaches

Interested? Please email your Walk Manager, Deb Paul

About Us:

Chicagoland Animal Rescue is a growing nonprofit cat-only rescue dedicated to adopting out and assisting cats in need. We are passionate about making a positive impact through various online channels, and we believe that powerful and engaging video content is an effective way to reach a wider audience.

Are you a creative individual with a passion for storytelling through video content? We are seeking a Volunteer Video Creator to join our team and help us share our mission and stories on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. As a Volunteer Video Creator, you will play a crucial role in crafting engaging and informative videos that will captivate our online community and increase our reach.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conceptualize, plan, and create high-quality video content for YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
- Collaborate with our marketing and social media teams to align video content with our organization's goals and messaging.
- Edit and produce videos using various video editing software.
- Stay updated on current video trends and optimize content for each platform.
- Be responsible for filming, editing, and delivering content in a timely manner.

Requested Skills

- Strong video creation and editing skills.
- Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar).
- Understanding of social media trends and best practices for YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
- Ability to work independently and remotely.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a remote team.
- A passion for our organization's mission and a desire to make a positive impact.

Benefits:

- Gain hands-on experience in video production and content creation.
- Showcase your creativity and skills to a wide online audience.
- Contribute to a meaningful cause and make a difference in the world.
- Work with a supportive and dedicated team of like-minded individuals.
- Develop a portfolio of videos for your future endeavors.

How to Inquire:

If you are excited about the opportunity to create compelling video content for a cause you believe in, we encourage you to apply. Thank you!

We are looking to add volunteers to help with writing projects such as the newsletter, social media, educational materials, and fundraising. Potential projects include: quarterly digital newsletter, updating & creating flyers/posters/promotions (print and digital), creating videos for adoptable cats or for special events, creating social media content, updating & adding new informational handouts about proper cat care, fundraising projects, grant writing, etc. We can work with your skills and schedule, and this can be a great way to add to your community service hours for college students, too!

We would love to find a way to incorporate YOUR skills, so if you have ideas that we haven't though of yet, please do reach out! We'd love to chat and find a way to have you join our group!

Chicagoland Animal Rescue, NFP is a small, all-volunteer cat rescue organization based out of the Downers Grove PetSmart at Butterfield & Finley Rd. Please provide a current email and phone number for us to contact you at if you are willing to lend a hand and to find out more information, and check your email for a follow up from fundraising@chicagolandanimalrescue.org. Thank you for your time!

To assist with the rental/ resale/re-purpose store items.

Duties to 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.
QUALIFICATIONS: Like or Love to clean and organize. Work in a group or as an individual.
TIME COMMITMENT: There are shift 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: 15 (with parent) and up

Family Coordinators plays a key role in providing assistance to our families.
They would advise in the family’s financial sustainability plan, give
resources, and emotional support to our families.

QUALIFICATIONS: Training is required. Need to have time committed
in supporting a family through their medical crisis. Some financial
understanding is desirable, along with an ear to listen and a heart for compassion.

TIME COMMITMENT: 4 to 6 hours a month, subject to change based on need

AGE: 25 and up

Need research done for local and national resources for our families.  Topics include transportation, basic needs, holistic assistance, medical condition specific help just  to name a few.  This opportunity can be done at your home with internet connection.

Design/support our social media platforms, along with the opportunity
to do other awareness opportunities for CBT such as dropping off flyer's and/or
posters at area businesses, expo’s, etc...

QUALIFICATIONS: Familiarity with all social media outlets desired.
Some travel required.  Parts of this opportunity could be done from your home.

TIME COMMITMENT: Depend on your availability you can do this from
home or travel to awareness opportunities. Days and Times would
depend on opportunities.
AGE: 18 and up

Girls on the Run is a youth development program that combines social/emotional learning with physical activity for youth in 3rd-8th grade. Founded in 2012, Girls on the Run Northeast Wisconsin has been dedicated to making an impact on girls lives in our community.

To learn more, visit https://www.girlsontherunnew.org/.

Meetings occur every other month for one hour, in person and virtual options for attendance

The Thompson Center on Lourdes provides opportunities for people 50+ to thrive through purposeful collaboration, socialization, education and wellness activities or events.

The TCoL is the only accredited non-profit senior center in the Fox Cities.  The organization received accreditation from the Wisconsin Associate of Senior Centers on November 12, 2021.  This accomplishment ensures our senior center operates at the highest level of service, builds credibility and trust among our community members, and continues to set a standard of excellence.  

With a deep-rooted history in the Fox Cities, the Thompson Center has been a leading source of community engagement and socialization for over 70 years through various avenues; Appleton Civic League, Appleton Senior Center, and Thompson Community Center. For many of our seniors, TCoL is not just an activity center, it is a lifeline source of companionship, support, and vital resources.  

Our goal is to become the recognized leader in building connections and opportunities to reimagine aging and to empower individuals to be their best selves.

To learn more, visit Thompson Center on Lourdes – Enabling Everyone 50+ to Celebrate Life (thetcol.org).

There is one board meeting per month, held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.  Meeting are about 90 minutes.

Board members will participate on committees, typically 1 committee that meet on an ad hoc basis. 

Annual strategic planning meetings - typically a ½ day.

3-year term beginning in September 2024

WRTO is creating a 26-mile hiking/biking trail in the Boscobel/Woodman/Wauzeka area.  Phase 1 is completed from the northern border of Boscobel to the Von Haden Boat Landing, Phase 2A just received a WI Dept. of Transportation $2.1 million grant with construction from Borden Road near Milk Specialties to Cozy Acres Trailer Park beginning in Spring 2022-engineering planning is occurring now. Phase 3 Follow the road north of the Von Haden Boat Landing, along Hwy. 60, into Wauzeka. The WRTO Board creates fundraisers for events, targets all our local citizens, as well as the many visitors, to come enjoy our region and STAY a bit longer.  There are 4000 canoeists that visit Boscobel yearly, and we would like to create more activities for them to do.  

We have worked with the city of Boscobel closely, along with the Dept. of Transportation, Dept. of Natural Resources, Dept. of Tourism, Chamber of Commerce, UW-Platteville engineering students, and many businesses within the region to form an alliance, ask for donations, and create family-fun fundraisers to entertain the community as we raise money.

To learn more, visit Home | Wisconsin River Trail Organization (wirivertrail.org). 

1 Monthly Meeting

Can be attended in person or virtually.

NEWVoices presents high-quality choral music that engages and enriches communities and our members. NEWVoices sings music that uplifts and inspires residents of Northeast Wisconsin. We are a mixed-voice adult choir comprised of 80 volunteer singers who audition, rehearse, and perform like professionals. We are to choral music what a symphony is to orchestral music. Our singers and audiences come from a 6-county region. We perform 4-5 live choral concerts annually, each featuring fresh repertoire and with thematic programming that responds to community issues and emphasizes collaboration with partner organizations.

To learn more, visit https://www.newvoiceschoir.org.

Every other month on the second Wednesday of that month from 5-7pm.

Meetings vary in person or virtually and have a virtual option available as well, if cannot meet in person.

3 years

At the History Museum we seek to inspire people to discover and appreciate history, and in particular the rich history of the Fox Valley, through exhibition, education, and collections. In addition to the public exhibits offered at the History Museum at the Castle located in downtown Appleton, the organization offers educational experiences for adults and children, traveling exhibits available to companies and community partners, and an extensive collection of archival documents and photos available for research. The museum serves our local community, but also draws a substantial number of visitors statewide, nationally, and even internationally.
On April 26, 2024, the Museum celebrated the grand opening of a new permanent exhibit of our local history called 'You Are Here'. ‘You Are Here’ provides students, residents, and visitors an opportunity to learn about the rich history of the Fox Valley region. In addition to this new exhibit and the permanent Houdini exhibit, in recent years the History Museum has highlighted important, yet often overlooked, segments of our community with exhibits like Stone of Hope: Black Experiences in the Fox Cities and (In)Visible: Homelessness in Appleton.
*The History Museum’s legal name is The Outagamie County Historical Society

To learn more, visit History Museum at the Castle (myhistorymuseum.org).

3-4 Hours per Month

The Board meets eight times per year for about one and a half to two hours, generally in-person.  Occasionally, committee meetings or discussions involving a few board members to address specific issues are held virtually.

3 Years

The Trout Museum of Art is all about art! As a primary location for the visual arts in central Wisconsin, TMA is set in the thriving Fox Cities community. Our three floors of galleries host 12-18 exhibitions a year, sharing work from local, national, and international artists. TMA offers hundreds of classes and camps throughout the year, plus; free educational programming to those who need art to heal and feel inspired.

Community events like TMA’s 64th annual Art at the Park festival, exhibit celebrations, and community art projects make art accessible to all. Everything we do and the choices we make are guided by our mission, vision, and values to serve the visual arts.

To learn more, visit Home - Trout Museum of Art (troutmuseumart.org).

3-5 hours a month

The board meets every other month on the 3rd Tuesday of the month in person from 4:00-6:00pm (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov)

Every board member is on one committee that meets monthly online via Teams for one hour.

Committees: Finance, Development, Strategic Engagement, Facilities, Education, Exhibition & Collections

 3-year term with a maximum of 9 years

Veterans 1st of Northeast Wisconsin is a non-profit agency that will provide a safe, supportive veteran Cottage Court community for our area veterans in need of affordable housing with wraparound services to help them become self-sufficient.

To learn more, visit Welcome - Veterans 1st of NEW (veterans1stnew.com).

Future Neenah, incorporated in 1983, is a not-for-profit civic development group engaged in the leadership, management and funding of a wide range of programs, projects and events in Neenah, Wisconsin, a city of 25,000 situated in a region of over 300,000.

We are an independent, nonprofit 501 C3 organization. The Future Neenah organizational motto is, “Our future, Our Neenah.”

WHAT DOES FUTURE NEENAH DO?

Future Neenah’s services and programs fall into three main categories:

1.       Economic Development

2.       Community Partnerships

3.       Community Events

When Future Neenah was originally founded, our purpose was exclusively downtown revitalization. In the early 1990’s the Future Neenah board strategically decided to broaden our scope to include the entire community.

Future Neenah is often able to facilitate partnerships to coordinate quality of life initiatives in the greater Neenah area. Future Neenah partners with many businesses, organizations and individuals to make Neenah a great place to live, work and play.

OUR MISSION: Future Neenah, Inc. is a community driven non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the economic and cultural vitality of Neenah.

To learn more, visit .

1 hour/month + volunteer opportunities

Reach Counseling (Reach) is a sexual assault service provider for children and adults that offers culturally responsive outreach, prevention education, victim advocacy, trauma counseling and sex offender treatment. As an anti-violence agency, we strive to heal lives and transform communities.

To learn more, visit https://www.reachcounseling.com/.

2-3 hours/month

Our Board of Directors currently meets monthly on the last Monday of the month from 5:00PM - 6:30PM. These meetings are hybrid and can be attended virtually or in-person. Our committees also meet once per month for one hour and these meetings are also offered in a hybrid format.

3 years per term, with ability to serve up to 2 terms

Title:                              Member, Breakthrough T1D Wisconsin Community Board of Directors

Accountable to:             President, Community Board of Directors

Partner with:                  Chapter Executive Director, and \ Market Director

Position Summary:        Community Board Members provide volunteer leadership in their assigned community (Madison, Milwaukee or Appleton) and play a vital role in ensuring their chapter, and in turn the organization, achieves its goals, including sustained, year-over-year revenue growth to meet Breakthrough T1D’s mission related funding priorities.  

Duties include:

·         Model commitment to the organization as a “top three” philanthropic priority in contributions of time, talent, treasure, and ties

·         Attend and engage fully in interactive board meetings

·         Actively serve on or chair one or more committees or subcommittees

·         Make an annual gift of personal significance to the organization to ensure 100% board giving

·         Champion the organization’s vision, mission, goals, and priorities

·         Leverage personal and professional network to cultivate meaningful connections for Breakthrough T1D that expand volunteer leadership, corporate and leadership giving pipelines and proactively drive fundraising to meet chapter goals

·         Serve as a passionate ambassador and steward of Breakthrough T1D’s volunteers and donors, including newly diagnosed families and individuals

·         Advocate to build and sustain critical support for type 1 diabetes (T1D) research funded by the Federal Government by raising awareness among Members of Congress of the financial, medical and emotional costs of the disease

·         Build strong mutual partnerships with chapter staff and volunteers

·         Be familiar with Chapter communications and proactively respond to requests for assistance, information, and feedback

·         Consider membership in Breakthrough T1D’s Legacy Giving Beta Society

Minimum Commitment: Directors are elected to two-year terms (beginning in July) and may not serve more than three consecutive terms. 

Schedule:                      Four Community Board Meetings, plus Board Orientation/Social & Annual Meeting

  Approximately 5-7 hours per month

Skills/Experience Required:

·         Understanding of JDRF mission; knowledge of T1D and its impact on families and communities

·         Excellent communication and leadership skills

Training/Resources Provided:

·         New Board Member Orientation

·         Board of Directors Handbook

·         Board Member Responsibilities

·         Annual Individual Engagement Meeting

Benefits:

·         Leadership role with the world’s leading global organization focused on T1D research

·         Opportunity to play a pivotal role in fulfilling Breakthrough T1D ’s mission

·         Gain latest knowledge on research that is helping to cure, better treat, and prevent T1D

·         Opportunity to network and influence community leaders on T1D issues

·         The gratitude of millions of individuals and families impacted by T1D

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 opportunities are as follows: Celebration Event staff, Celebration Center Storefront Assistant, Family Coordinator, Donation Processor and Board Member.

Sign up at this link: https://signup.com/go/HgeAESD We will not share your email.

If interested in fundraising, contact Katie at incbeaming@gmail.com

Side Walkers assist program participants with maintaining balance and control and interpreting directions given by the Riding Instructor during lessons. 

Side Walkers and horse handlers are needed the following days and times-
Mondays: 4:30- 7pm

Tuesdays: 4:30-7pm

Wednesdays: 4:15- 8pm

Feel free to volunteer for the full class or partial shifts

We will never have classes the last week of the month.

If riders do not show up for their class time, we have other tasks for volunteers. Please fill out our volunteer application and either bring with you or send via email to Shelly.beaming@gmail.com so you can get scheduled for one of our volunteer training sessions.

Lakeland Care was formed through Creative Care Options, one of the first Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) to pilot the Family Care program in Wisconsin. For over 24 years, we have remained dedicated to providing tailored solutions and support, ensuring we meet the needs of the individuals and organizations we serve effectively and compassionately. Our dedication to delivering high-quality, sustainable support is at the heart of everything we do, as we strive to make a meaningful and positive impact on the communities and individuals we serve.

To learn more, visit Wisconsin Managed Care Organization | Lakeland Care (lakelandcareinc.com).

3 hours/month

 3 years

Covey's mission is to empower individuals with disabilities and their families to fully engage in the community.

To learn more, visit https://covey.org/.

Bi-monthly board meetings: 2 ½ hours each meeting
Committee and task force meetings: 4 meetings annually at 1 ½ hours
Meeting Prep: 30-45 minutes per meeting
Annual Board Retreat: 8 hours

Three-year term

Assemble Snack Packs to keep children alert, healthy, and fed! In a quart-size zip-top bag, include peanut-free snack items like apple juice or a juice box, nut-free granola bars, fruit cups, apple sauce, crackers, and a note of encouragement. Once kits are completed, please contact Lesley at info@BataviaUnitedWay.org to coordinate drop-off or pick up of kits. Thank you!

Our Annual Holiday Adopt-A-Family program provides support to over 300 children in the Batavia area. Organize a drive to support this program:

Please contact us at info@BataviaUnitedWay.org to coordinate drop off/pick up. 

Fox Valley Literacy shares the power of learning to transform lives and enrich the community.

Fox Valley Literacy was founded in Appleton, Wisconsin in September 1990, during International Literacy Month. The Outagamie Waupaca Library System, which supports public libraries in the area, along with the Appleton Public Library led the formation of the organization in order to bring together existing programs as the Fox Valley Literacy Coalition.

In the 30 years since our founding, we’ve undergone two name changes and moved offices several times. But our dedication to providing quality and accessible adult education hasn’t changed. Since 1990, we have served students at no cost, all with the help of our dedicated tutors. We continue to work hard every day to serve our community and to share the power of learning.

To learn more, visit Our History - Building Skills, Giving Back (foxvalleylit.org).

First Thursday of the month, every other month from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Board members often spend 5-10 hours a month in support of the organization.

Governance

Finance and Operations

Community Engagement

Fox Valley Literacy shares the power of learning to transform lives and enrich the community.

Fox Valley Literacy was founded in Appleton, Wisconsin in September 1990, during International Literacy Month. The Outagamie Waupaca Library System, which supports public libraries in the area, along with the Appleton Public Library led the formation of the organization in order to bring together existing programs as the Fox Valley Literacy Coalition.

In the 30 years since our founding, we’ve undergone two name changes and moved offices several times. But our dedication to providing quality and accessible adult education hasn’t changed. Since 1990, we have served students at no cost, all with the help of our dedicated tutors. We continue to work hard every day to serve our community and to share the power of learning.

To learn more, visit Our History - Building Skills, Giving Back (foxvalleylit.org).

1 Hour/Month, scheduled monthly based on the times that work best for the committee

This is a volunteer, unpaid position.

If you love to cook and want to help feed our community, sign up to help us prepare and package fully cooked individual meals to donate to our food pantry partners.

Click HERE to sign up to help on Nov 3, 2024
Click HERE to sign up to help on Dec 1, 2024

Click HERE to sign up for February 2, 2025
Click HERE to sign up for March 2, 2025

JA Finance Park

JA Finance Park is an onsite simulation focusing primarily on financial literacy that challenges students to create a budget and live within their means.  7th-9th grade students have already completed 12-13 classroom lessons to prepare for their day. Upon arrival, they will be given a life scenario that includes their salary, family situation, existing debt, savings, and credit. This scenario will be their life for the day and students will plan for and implement a monthly budget.  Volunteers will serve as a small group facilitator, working with 6-8 students.  You and your group will work through each stage of the simulation including budget category research, personal budgeting, shopping and payment.  You will lead your group of students though an activity in each segment and support them through their day, sharing your personal experiences and checking for understanding as you go.  

This is a fun day of learning, and we would love to have you join us this year. You can access our calendar and sign up directly via Sign Up Genius by visiting: JA Volunteer Opportunities. You will see a tab for both Finance Park and Biz Town programs and can sign up for as many opportunities as you like.

Schedule: Unless otherwise specified, the day begins at 8:45 am with new volunteer training. Students arrive at 9:30am and the day will conclude at 1:30 pm

Location: Community First Career Exploration & Financial Literacy Center, 11 Tri-Park Way, Appleton, WI

Contact: Stacy Sniegowski ssniegowski@jawis.org

JA BizTown

JA BizTown is a day-long visit to a fully interactive, simulated town. 4th-6th grade students have already completed 13 classroom lessons to prepare for their day. They have each interviewed for and accepted a position for a job that they will assume upon arrival. Students will work together to run their individual businesses while managing their own finances and experiencing the flow of the economy. They are producers in the morning and consumers in the afternoon. This is a great day of learning in all three pillars of JA programming: Career Exploration, Financial Literacy, and Entrepreneurship. Volunteers will help a small group of students write checks, make bank deposits, lead staff meetings, understand their jobs all while providing encouragement and ensuring that students have a great day.

This is a fun day of learning, and we would love to have you join us this year. You can access our calendar and sign up directly via Sign Up Genius by visiting: JA Volunteer Opportunities. You will see a tab for both Biz town and Finance Park programs and can sign up for as many opportunities as you like. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Schedule: Unless otherwise specified, the day begins at 8:30 am with new volunteer training.Students arrive at 9:30 am and the day will conclude at 2:00 pm

Location: Community First Career Exploration & Financial Literacy Center, 11 Tri-Park Way, Appleton, WI

Contact: Stacy Sniegowski ssniegowski@jawis.org

Side Walkers assist during equine-assisted riding sessions. They will assist program participants with maintaining balance and control and interpreting directions given by the Riding Instructor during lessons.

Side Walkers and horse handlers are needed the following days and times-

Mondays: 4:30- 7pm

Tuesdays: 4:30-7pm

Wednesdays: 4:15- 8pm

Feel free to volunteer for the full class or partial shifts

We will never have classes the last week of the month. If riders do not show up for their class time, we have other tasks for volunteers. Please fill out our volunteer application and either bring with you or send via email to Shelly.beaming@gmail.com so you can get scheduled for one of our volunteer training sessions.

Core Crew that commit to routinely volunteering on our build site. Skilled and unskilled volunteers welcome!

Volunteering with Habitat allows you to contribute directly to building homes for families in need. By donating your time, you’re helping provide safe, affordable housing for people who might otherwise not have access to it. The physical work you do can have a lasting, visible impact on the community.

Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to our community? The ACE Mentoring Program is seeking caring adults to mentor students at Fremont Middle School (grades 6–8) and Fremont Ross High School (grades 9–12). Mentoring requires just 30–45 minutes once a week during the school day, yet the impact lasts a lifetime. As a mentor, you’ll provide encouragement, support, and guidance to help students succeed both in school and in life. To get started, you’ll complete a Match-Up Profile Form and Application, followed by FBI and BCI fingerprinting through Fremont City Schools at no cost to you. After that, you’ll attend a mentor training with the ACE Mentoring Program Coordinator to review program expectations and resources. It’s a small commitment with a big reward—helping shape the future of our students and our community.

Manage an existing group or start a new one—our projects involve companies, service clubs, professional associations, church groups and many other kinds of organizations. Group volunteers are needed at different stages throughout the build process. Contact us today if your group is looking for a way to give back to the community. 

CASA volunteers are provided training and support to advocate for children who's families are involved with a case with childrens services.  The volunteer will investigate the circumstances in the child's life and get to know the child well enough to make formal recommendations to the judge on what is in the childs best interest.  The advocate will remain with the child throughtout the life of the children's services case.

Come Ask-Think-Learn-Share alongside kids and their families learning in The Lab at Building for Kids! You will assist the museum's educators in facilitating activities that help build skills of inquiry and curiosity about the Scientific Method.

We are seeking volunteers for:

Monday - Friday from 1:00-3:00pm; Saturday - Sunday from 9:00-11:00am and 1:00-3:00pm

Thank you for considering volunteering at Sandusky County Share and Care Center. We always need volunteers! 

Volunteer jobs include:

Pricing items

Straightening up store shelves 

Hanging up clothing after checking for stains

You can volunteer any time the store is open!

We would love to have you join us as a part of our extensive volunteer team for one of the largest Christian music festivals in the nation!  

Whether you can serve 4 hours or 20 hours, any amount of help goes a long way. Volunteering is a great way to support the ministry being done through Lifest, see a different side of the festival, or even to earn your ticket to the festival! There is potential to earn some other benefits as well, such as an event t-shirt. We need help in many different areas, so you can find a position that best suits you and your strengths, or one that just looks like fun!

Find more information and register online here: https://lifest.com/volunteer/

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at COTS!

Because we are a transitional shelter and our residents live here 24/7, our volunteer opportunities are a bit different from most organizations.

Our primary volunteer option is through our Meal Ministry program, where you can make a difference by providing heartwarming meals for our residents.

Volunteers prepare a home-cooked meal for 16 people and deliver it to our residence. No serving is involved - just prep and deliver. Our residents set up, serve and clean up. You can prepare whatever you would like (such as lasagna/bread/salad, sloppy joes, casseroles, chili with fixings, etc.). Even if you are not fond of cooking, you can still be a Meal Minister! Many Meal Ministers order pizza or other carry-out items for our residents. Meals are scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays. To sign up, visit  https://signup.com/go/LuWThDM

If you have any questions, give us a call at 920-734-3609 or email us at info@appletoncots.org .

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at COTS!

Because we are a transitional shelter and our residents live here 24/7, our volunteer opportunities are a bit different from most organizations.

Our primary volunteer option is through our Meal Ministry program, where you can make a difference by providing heartwarming meals for our residents.

Volunteers prepare a home-cooked meal for 24 people and deliver it to our residence. No serving is involved - just prep and deliver. Our residents set up, serve and clean up. You can prepare whatever you would like (such as lasagna/bread/salad, sloppy joes, casseroles, chili with fixings, etc.). Even if you are not fond of cooking, you can still be a Meal Minister! Many Meal Ministers order pizza or other carry-out items for our residents. Meals are scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. To sign up, visit  https://signup.com/go/ZZScKNh

If you have any questions, give us a call at 920-734-3609 or email us at info@appletoncots.org .

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at COTS!

Because we are a transitional shelter and our residents live here 24/7, our volunteer opportunities are a bit different from most organizations.

Our primary volunteer option is through our Meal Ministry program, where you can make a difference by providing heartwarming meals for our residents.

Volunteers prepare a home-cooked meal for 24 people and deliver it to our residence. No serving is involved - just prep and deliver. Our residents set up, serve and clean up. You can prepare whatever you would like (such as lasagna/bread/salad, sloppy joes, casseroles, chili with fixings, etc.). Even if you are not fond of cooking, you can still be a Meal Minister! Many Meal Ministers order pizza or other carry-out items for our residents. Meals are scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays. To sign up, visit https://signup.com/go/ATZrqrw

If you have any questions, give us a call at 920-734-3609 or email us at info@appletoncots.org .

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are everyday citizens who complete specialized training that prepares them to be effective advocates for abused/neglected children with active cases in Family Court. CASA of the River Region trains and supports volunteers in Jefferson, Shelby, Spencer, Bullitt, Henry Oldham, and Trimble Counties in Kentucky. CASAs provide a caring, consistent presence in the lives of children as they face uncertainty. Sworn in by judges to be their "eyes & ears", CASAs get to know the child(ren) involved in their cases and provide important information to the Court to ensure kids don't fall through the cracks. YOU can change a child's story as a CASA. 

Liberty Center current needs

Paper Towels

13 gallon trash bags

Paper Plates

Gallon Zip lock bags

Toilet Paper

Liquid Dish Soap

Cream of Chicken Soup

Sugar

Canned Pastas

Boxed Mashed Potatoes

Ranch Dressing

Chicken Broth

Beef Broth

Boxes of variety individual potato chips

Kroger Gift Cards

Walmart Gift Cards

Provide a meal for residents at the Liberty Center.  You may cook a meal at home or with a group of friends and deliver it to the Liberty Center.  If you aren't into cooking you may order a meal and deliver it or have it delivered to the Liberty Center. This may be done on an ongoing schedule once a month or just one time.  This MUST be coordinated with our Office Manager, Mary.  She will let you know how many people to prepare for and find a day that works for you.  She will answer any questions you have.

As an affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, BBBS has empowered thousands of life-changing friendships between Bigs and Littles in Winnebago, Calumet, Outagamie, and Waupaca counties since its inception in 1968.

In the summer of 2018, Big Brothers Big Sisters and youth mentoring agency Best Friends of Neenah Menasha realized that the challenges facing youth serving organizations were not going to change unless they themselves were proactively changing too. In July 2019, the boards of Big Brothers Big Sisters and Best Friends of Neenah Menasha voted to legally integrate into one youth mentoring agency to widen the reach, deepen the impact, and ensure that all youth are on track to reach their full potential through opportunities for intentional mentoring.

With the leadership, guidance, and financial support of many community partners, Big Brothers Big Sisters and Best Friends Neenah Menasha legally merged on January 1, 2020. With the name changed to Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Wisconsin, the vision and mission remain untouched. All current programs and communities of service that were served individually by these two historically rooted youth mentoring agencies have continued to be served through the two collaborative organizations.

Through our work, we seek to change the lives of children facing adversity for the better, forever. With a mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth, we aim to do so through partnerships with hundreds of volunteers that provide kids in our community with a positive adult role model in a professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationship.

Seeking friendly faces to tend to our reception area at the Fremont Senior Center. Duties include greeting guests, answering phones, giving center tours, and helping guests make reservations for lunch and activities. You can volunteer for any number of hours during the day from 8 am-4 pm Monday through Thursday.

Seeking friendly faces to assist with serving and cleaning up for lunch and monthly dinners at the Fremont Senior Center. Duties include setting the tables, serving food, and cleaning up. You can volunteer for any number of hours during/around lunch time Monday through Thursday and for monthly evening meals. Contact us if you are interested or would like more information.

Seeking friendly faces to assist with serving and cleaning up for lunch and monthly dinners at the Clyde Senior Center. Duties include setting the tables, serving food, and cleaning up. You can volunteer for any number of hours during/around lunch time Monday through Thursday and for monthly evening meals. Contact us if you are interested or would like more information.

Seeking friendly faces to assist with serving and cleaning up for lunch and monthly dinners at the Gibsonburg Senior Center. Duties include setting the tables, serving food, and cleaning up. You can volunteer for any number of hours during/around lunch time Monday through Thursday and for monthly evening meals. Contact us if you are interested or would like more information.

Are you creative, organized, or passionate about community engagement? We’re looking for volunteers to help us plan Utopia, Reach Counseling’s signature fundraising event. As a member of our Event Planning Committee, you’ll play a meaningful role in shaping an event that supports healing and transformation for survivors of sexual violence in our community. You can choose to join the main committee, a sub-committee, or both! Here’s how you can get involved:

Main Committee

Meets virtually once a month on the first Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. Provides overall direction and support for the event

Sub-Committees (meet as needed):

Sponsorship & Fundraising: Recruit event sponsors and secure auction or raffle item donations.

Marketing & Promotions: Help develop our marketing plan, design invitations, create social media content, and support event signage.

Event Production: Collaborate on decisions around flowers, linens, decor, food and beverage, and entertainment.

Event Programming: Assist with curating event speakers, scripting, and run-of-show planning.

Bonus opportunity: Volunteers can also assist during event setup, the event itself, and takedown (optional, but always appreciated!).

Whether you're a planning pro or just want to lend a hand, we welcome your ideas and energy. This is a great opportunity to connect with community members, build your skills, and contribute to an evening that celebrates hope and collective action.

Interested? Have questions? Contact us to learn more or sign up!

Are you passionate about creating safer, healthier communities and supporting survivors of sexual violence? Reach Counseling is currently seeking new Board of Directors members who bring expertise in finance, legal, HR, and event planning to help guide and support our mission. We are particularly interested in leaders who are:

Why Join Reach’s Board?

Reach Counseling is a trusted sexual assault service provider serving Winnebago, Outagamie, and Calumet counties. We are a trauma-informed, culturally responsive agency offering counseling, victim advocacy, prevention education, and offender treatment. As a board member, you’ll be part of a team that ensures this critical work is sustainable and impactful.

Board Details:

Who We’re Looking For:

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities. Ideal candidates will bring diverse perspectives and:

You’ll be joining a dedicated board that includes professionals in mental health, strategic planning, governance, and representatives from Winnebago and Outagamie County Boards—with guidance from board advisor Kathi Seifert of Katapult Consulting.

Are you creative, organized, or passionate about community engagement? We’re looking for volunteers to help us plan Utopia, Reach Counseling’s signature fundraising event. As a member of our Event Planning Committee, you’ll play a meaningful role in shaping an event that supports healing and transformation for survivors of sexual violence in our community. You can choose to join the main committee, a sub-committee, or both! Here’s how you can get involved:

Main Committee

Sub-Committees (meet as needed):

Whether you're a planning pro or just want to lend a hand, we welcome your ideas and energy. This is a great opportunity to connect with community members, build your skills, and contribute to an evening that celebrates hope and collective action.

Interested? Have questions? Contact us to learn more or sign up!

Are you passionate about creating safer, healthier communities and supporting survivors of sexual violence? Reach Counseling is currently seeking new Board of Directors members who bring expertise in finance, legal, HR, and event planning to help guide and support our mission. We are particularly interested in leaders who are:

Why Join Reach’s Board?

Reach Counseling is a trusted sexual assault service provider serving Winnebago, Outagamie, and Calumet counties. We are a trauma-informed, culturally responsive agency offering counseling, victim advocacy, prevention education, and offender treatment. As a board member, you’ll be part of a team that ensures this critical work is sustainable and impactful.

Board Details:

Who We’re Looking For:

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities. Ideal candidates will bring diverse perspectives and:

You’ll be joining a dedicated board that includes professionals in mental health, strategic planning, governance, and representatives from Winnebago and Outagamie County Boards—with guidance from board advisor Kathi Seifert of Katapult Consulting.

Arrival time can be as early as 8 am. Please arrive by 9:45 am 

**Monday Tuesday, & Thursday 8 am- 2:30 pm During this distribution, we need volunteers to work in the market, warehouse, and outside. 

If you would like to volunteer but the times listed above will be a challenge let me know. In most circumstances, we can work out a solution that will allow us to work together. 

Contact us today to be part of our amazing volunteer team! 

Key Responsibilities:

Teams are limited to a maximum of 20 individuals. If your organization has more than 20 individuals interested in volunteering, please let me know. I would be happy to schedule your group for a 2nd session. or shift.

The YMCA of Sandusky County is always looking to recruit new and on-going Bingo volunteers. Bingo is held at the YMCA every Saturday. Duties include selling pull tab tickets, program sheets and other bingo related tasks. Standing and walking is required at most times during the duration of the Bingo event. 

We are looking for greeters for our Learning Center:

Tuesday afternoons from 12-2 pm

Thursday afternoons from 12-2pm

The Front Desk greeter serves as the first point of contact for everyone entering the learning center, ensuring a welcoming and professional environment. 

No experience necessary!

We are looking for greeters for our Learning Center:

Monday afternoons from 12-2 pm

Wednesday afternoons from 12-2 pm

The Front Desk greeter serves as the first point of contact for everyone entering the learning center, ensuring a welcoming and professional environment. 

No experience necessary!

We are looking for volunteers to welcome new learners to WALC by helping them get started in their learning journey. You will assist with the intake process, making sure that learners feel supported and understood.

Tuesdays all day: 9am-2pm

Volunteers will receive training on how to complete intakes before doing them on their own.

We are looking for volunteers to help facilitate play with children at our Women & Children's English Classes!

Tuesday and/or Thursdays at St. Andrew's Church from 12-2pm

*Summer schedule changes 06/17 to 1-3pm

Note: Because this class is designed for women and their children, we do ask for women volunteers for this role to maintain a comfortable and culturally appropriate space for all individuals.

Help Build the Wisconsin River Trail—One Mile at a Time

We’re inviting our Driftless community to step up as Trailblazers—monthly donors who give $5, $10, $25, or whatever feels right to help move the Wisconsin River Trail forward.

These recurring gifts fund trail construction, support grant readiness, and show strong local commitment to a project that will serve generations to come. Every monthly gift, no matter the size, helps create safe, scenic spaces where families, neighbors, and nature lovers can connect, move, and breathe.

Join us as a Trailblazer today. http://www.wirivertrail.org/monthly-trailblazer

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The Wisconsin River Trail Organization (WRTO) is a grassroots nonprofit building a 20+ mile paved trail along the lower Wisconsin River that will connect Boscobel to nearby communities. This trail promotes health, wellness, and community pride while honoring the natural beauty of Wisconsin’s Driftless Area.

Seeking friendly faces to assist with meal delivery to homebound seniors. 

Duties include:

Load food carriers and other food products into vehicle

Transport and deliver meals to homebound participants and return carriers to designated location

Maintain and operate vehicles in compliance with all traffic and safety laws

Record first and last delivery times and collect other required documentation of daily route

Attend trainings required to fulfill these essential duties

Maintain a safe driving record by driving lawfully and prudently with your personal safety in mind

Respond to this need for more information.