Opportunities From: Amcor

The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show is a celebration of quilting that draws thousands of enthusiasts to Madison. With hundreds of educational sessions, over 150 vendors from around the globe, and a prestigious 10-category quilt contest and exhibition, it’s PBS Wisconsin's most significant community engagement and fundraising event, attracting over 18,000 attendees nationwide.

But we can’t do it alone. We rely on the dedication of over 500 volunteers to bring this incredible event to life. Your contribution is invaluable in setting up exhibits, welcoming guests, selling tickets, assisting presenters, or monitoring the quilt displays.

Sign-up to volunteer at The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show here: https://uw.volunteermatters.org/project-catalog/333

More info on The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show here: https://quiltshow.com/

More info on volunteering with PBS Wisconsin here: https://pbswisconsin.org/support/volunteer/

Weekdays:

Tuesdays at 9:00am – 11:30am
Fridays at 9:00am – 11:30am

Weeknights:
Wednesdays at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Weekends:
Saturdays at 9:00am – 11:30am

Volunteers MUST wear fully-enclosed (toes and heels) shoes in order to participate in any volunteer shift. Volunteers not wearing proper footwear will be sent home and have to reschedule for another date.

A NOTE FOR TEAMS:

Teams or groups of LESS than 25 volunteers may register online – FASTEST WAY TO RESERVE YOUR SHIFT

Teams or groups of 25 or MORE must contact a Volunteer Coordinator to register

Team or group leaders – please share proper safety/footwear requirements with your group members

AGE & CHAPERONE REQUIREMENTS:

Food Sort & Pack shifts – must be at least 8 years of age

Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult 21 years of age or older

One adult for every four youth ages 8-12 with a group; one adult for every ten youth ages 13-15

Our Center in Lake Forest is one of four across of our service area and is open to volunteers five shifts each week. We have opportunities for volunteers to sort and pack food, lead teams of volunteers during projects, support our team members with administrative and clerical projects and give back to the community while serving court-mandated service hours.

We also have many ways volunteers can directly support our programs that help our neighbors in need. Volunteers assist with packing and loading grocery orders through our Door Dash program.

There are lots of ways to get involved and make a difference for our neighbors today!

Our North Suburban Center facility is located at 13950 Business Center Dr., Lake Forest.
This is at the intersection of I-94 and Rte. 176, just east of Lambs Farm.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Skills Required: 

Attire:

Location:

To sign up, simply:

Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by emailing info@handsonasheville.org.

Come out to the Reserve for a prairie celebration of artisan food, live music, and nature.  We plan to highlight local producers and farmers by serving locally made food with an end of summer flair.  The music will be folk themed overlooking our mature prairie.   Event goers will experience the prairie in many ways; from learning about native prairie birds of prey and snakes, to  observing the local plants and pollinators.  Let’s celebrate the season!

Volunteers MUST wear fully-enclosed (toes and heels) shoes in order to participate in any volunteer shift. Volunteers not wearing proper footwear will be sent home and have to reschedule for another date.

A NOTE FOR TEAMS:

Teams or groups of LESS than 20 volunteers may register online – FASTEST WAY TO RESERVE YOUR SHIFT

Teams or groups of 20 or MORE must contact a Volunteer Coordinator to register

Team or group leaders – please share proper safety/footwear requirements with your group members

AGE & CHAPERONE REQUIREMENTS:

Food Sort & Pack shifts – must be at least 8 years of age

Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult 21 years of age or older

One adult for every four youth ages 8-12 with a group; one adult for every ten youth ages 13-15

Community Nights featuring Homework Diners are a welcoming family engagement event at the Enka Middle School campus that includes a free, catered meal for families and students, time for relationship building between school staff and families, academic tutoring support and connections to community resources. 

Enka Intermediate and Enka Middle will host Community Nights together.  We will alternate monthly between Enka Intermediate School and Enka Middle School. Each event will offer something unique and exciting, from hands-on activities to themed celebrations.

To sign up to volunteer when Community Nights are at Enka Intermediate, please click here. 

Community Nights are open to any family in the Enka community, whether they have a child attending the school or not.

The Enka Intermediate & Enka Middle Community Night occurs twice a month on Monday from 5:00-6:30 pm. Each week will have 5 slots available for a 2-hour shift. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 4:45 pm and leave at 6:45 pm to assist with setting up and breaking down the event.

To sign up for this volunteer opportunity:

In Partnership with Lutheran Services of Iowa, we are looking for a volunteer every Tuesday from 3:30-5:30pm to supervise the produce table. Members of the community would come into the vestibule and pick up their produce, and the volunteer's job would be to sit at the table provide support for those coming in to pick up produce, and help unpack produce upon delivery.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Terre Haute Balloon Festival, which benefits Chances And Services for Youth!
This event is Friday, September 12th and Saturday September 13th,  5:00pm - 10:00pm. The event will take place at the Terre Haute Airport.

Community Nights featuring Homework Diners are a welcoming family engagement event at the school that includes a free, catered meal for families and students, time for relationship building between school staff and families, academic tutoring support and connections to community resources. 

Community Nights are open to any family in the Erwin community, whether they have a child attending the school or not.

The Erwin Middle Community Night occurs on Monday from 5:00-6:30 pm. Each week will have 6 slots available for a 2-hour shift. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 4:45 pm and leave at 6:45 pm to assist with setting up and breaking down the event.

To sign up for this volunteer opportunity:

Community Nights featuring Homework Diners are a welcoming family engagement event at the school that take place on the North Buncombe Middle School campus and includes a free, catered meal for families and students, time for relationship building between school staff and families, academic tutoring support and connections to community resources. 

Community Nights are open to any family in the North Buncombe community, whether they have a child attending the school or not.

The North Buncombe Middle Community Nights occur on twice a month on Tuesdays from 5:00-6:30 pm. Each day will have 3 slots available for a 2-hour shift. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 4:45 pm and leave at 6:45 pm to assist with setting up and breaking down the event.

To sign up for this volunteer opportunity:

Community Nights featuring Homework Diners are a welcoming family engagement event at the school that includes a free, catered meal for families and students, time for relationship building between school staff and families, academic tutoring support and connections to community resources. 

Community Nights are open to any student in the AHS/SILSA community, whether they have a child attending the school or not.

The Asheville High Community Night occurs every Wednesday from 4:30-6:00 pm. Each week will have 3 slots available for a 2-hour shift. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 4:15 pm and leave at 6:15 pm to assist with setting up and breaking down the event.

To sign up for this volunteer opportunity:

Community Nights featuring Homework Diners are a welcoming family engagement event at the Owen Middle School campus that includes a free, catered meal for families and students, time for relationship building between school staff and families, academic tutoring support and connections to community resources. 

First Community Night of each month is game night! Community Nights are open to any family in the Owen community, whether they have a child attending the school or not.

The Owen Middle Community Night occurs every Thursday from 5:00-6:30 pm. Each week will have 4 slots available for a 2-hour shift. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 4:45 pm and leave at 6:45 pm to assist with setting up and breaking down the event.

To sign up for this volunteer opportunity:

The YMCA is in need of volunteers to complete minor painting projects including hallways and small bathroom locations. The Y will provide pizza for lunch and all painting materials. The number of volunteers can vary based on who is available, two individuals or more. The time it takes to complete the project depends on the number of volunteers on hand

The Liberty Center is in need of shrubs trimmed and some weeds pulled.  Volunteers will need to bring gloves and a trimmer for the shrubs.  Pruning sheers may also be helpful. 

Volunteer Opportunity: Day of Caring We invite you to join us for Day of Caring on Thursday, September 19th. This event is an opportunity to come together as a community and provide valuable support through service. Lunch will be provided!

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Who Can Participate: All individuals are welcome to volunteer. No prior experience is required.

Volunteer Opportunity: Day of Caring! We invite you to join us for Day of Caring on Friday, September 19th. This event is an opportunity to come together as a community and provide valuable support through service. You are invited to attend the Day of Caring and United Way Awards breakfast that morning at Ole Zims at 8:30 a.m. 

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Who Can Participate:

All individuals are welcome to volunteer. No prior experience is required. 

You can sign up for as much time as you would like; you do not have to volunteer the entire 6 hours. 

Sign up using this link. Please call 419-333-5082 for more information.

Our 11th Annual showcase is a one-day educational, hands-on event for Sandusky County 9th grade students that introduces them to the world of manufacturing and the skills needed to succeed. This event focuses on 6 skill sets: Teamwork, Problem-Solving, Continuous Improvement, Machining/Blueprint Reading, Mechanical & Electrical Trades, and Robotics/Automation. 

Volunteers Needed: Volunteers are needed to guide students from their bus at the beginning of each session to each station. It's important to keep students engaged and involved in each station's hands-on demonstration to ensure they get the most out of the event. After the session is over, students will be guided back to their buses by the designated volunteer.

Community Nights featuring Homework Diners are a welcoming family engagement event at the Reynolds Middle School campus that includes a free, catered meal for families and students, time for relationship building between school staff and families, academic tutoring support and connections to community resources.

Community Nights are open to any family in the Reynolds community, whether they have a child attending the school or not. 

The Reynolds Middle Community Nights occur on Tuesdays from 5:00-6:30 pm. Each week has 6 slots available for a 2-hour shift. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 4:45 pm and leave at 6:45 pm to assist with setting up and breaking down the event. Additionally, volunteers will receive a meal and are welcome to bring their family.

To sign up for this volunteer opportunity:

Community Nights featuring Homework Diners are a welcoming family engagement event at the AMS campus that includes a free, catered meal for families and students, time for relationship building between school staff and families, academic tutoring support and connections to community resources. 

Community Nights are open to any family in the Asheville community, whether they have a child attending the school or not.

The Cougar Community Night occur Tuesdays from 5:00-6:30pm. Each week will have 4 slots available for a 2-hour shift. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 4:45 pm and leave at 6:45 pm to assist with setting up and breaking down the event.

To sign up for this volunteer opportunity:

Established by statute in 1983, the North Carolina Guardian ad Litem Program has been serving abused and neglected children for more than 30 years. When a petition alleging abuse or neglect of a juvenile is filed in district court, the judge appoints a volunteer Guardian ad Litem advocate and an attorney advocate to provide team representation to the child—and this team has full party status in trial and appellate proceedings. All Guardian ad Litem advocates are trained, supervised, and supported by program staff in each county of the state. The collaborative model of GAL attorney advocates, volunteers, and staff ensures that all North Carolina children who are alleged by the Division of Social Services to have been abused or neglected receive GAL legal advocacy services.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Requirements:

The main qualification for becoming a GAL is to have a sincere concern for the well-being of children. There are no education or experience requirements. There are a few things we do request prior to volunteers beginning with us:

Skills Required: 

Attire:

Location:

Health and Safety:

To express interest in this volunteer opportunity, simply

Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by emailing info@handsonasheville.org.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina’s mission is to create and support mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. As part of the United 4 Youth network, we supervise mentorship programs across Asheville City & Buncombe County School Districts. 

BBBSWNC is looking for volunteers to serve as a Group Mentor to co-lead a one-hour per week session with a group of middle school students during the school year. Topics include team building, healthy relationships, communication, and conflict resolution. Session curriculum is provided. BBBSWNC staff conduct a volunteer interview, background checks, reference checks, and a training. Volunteers must have availability for one (1) hour during the typical school day (8:30am-3:30pm). 

Asheville City and Buncombe County are diverse communities with students of all backgrounds, including many BIPOC students. BBBSWNC encourages volunteers of color and male volunteers to apply for this opportunity. 

Volunteer Responsibilities

Volunteers must commit to one hour weekly at Erwin, Enka, AC Reynolds or Owen Middle School.

Volunteers must commit to volunteering for at least one school semester, but one calendar school year is preferred.

Volunteer Requirements

Please "RESPOND" to this opportunity above

18 years of age or older

Personal transportation

Complete BBBS application and interview

Complete a background check

Experience working with youth encouraged

Skills Required: 

Demonstrate Reliability: Meet with your mentees for one hour each week during the school year prepared to lead Group with the Group lesson plan provided by BBBSWNC for that week. Showing up for your mentees is vital.

Foster Aspirations: Support your mentees in thinking about their hopes, dreams, and future goals.

Encourage Academic Growth/Sense of Belonging: Help your mentees build confidence and skills while promoting a sense of belonging with their fellow peers, and academic growth.

Follow School Procedures/Adapt to School Schedules: Sign in at the school office and ensure your mentees returns to class after each session. Be flexible when sessions are occasionally disrupted by field trips, testing, or other events.

Respect Confidentiality: Honor the privacy of your mentees and keep all shared information confidential except for possible safety concerns, which must be communicated ASAP to a BBBSWNC staff member.

Maintain Program Communication: Stay in regular monthly contact with your Group Mentoring Program Coordinator and appointed school staff member to ensure strong support.

Attire

Use your best judgement to dress appropriately for a school setting.

Location:

Your volunteer site will be at a school we partner with including - Erwin, Enka, AC Reynolds and Owen Middle School - selected based on what’s most convenient for you or what Group Mentor volunteer positions are available. The address listed on this site is our office location in the United Way Building.

Health/Safety:

Once accepted, volunteers will complete an orientation and interview process, background and reference checks, a virtual 60-minute safety training and also additional Group Mentoring training with a BBBSWNC staff member.

To express interest in this volunteer opportunity, simply

Click the blue "respond" button above to receive next-step instructions from our organization

Please DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU DID NOT RESPOND!

Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by emailing info@handsonasheville.org.

Literacy Together (formerly the Literacy Council of Buncombe County) is a nonprofit organization working with children, youth, and adults to increase comprehensive literacy and English language skills through access to literacy resources and specialized instruction by trained volunteer tutors. Literacy Together relies on volunteer tutors to offer students personal instruction and high-quality materials through various programs.

The Adult Literacy Program is seeking tutors to meet with adult students to improve literacy. 

Although English is their native language, Adult Literacy students are non-readers who struggle with recognizing individual written words and comprehending a sentence or longer passage. They comprise a diverse group in terms of educational background, socio-economic status, personal goals, and learning styles. Many are challenged by learning disabilities such as dyslexia. They come to us because they want to improve their job prospects, help their children in school, enroll in a GED program, or just feel better about themselves and their ability to cope in today’s world.

Check out this video to hear from several Adult Literacy Students. 

Time Commitment:

Requirements: 

Training: 

Volunteers must undergo one of the training tracks

In order to sign up for this volunteer project, simply

Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by completing our Volunteer Experience Form.

Literacy Together (formerly the Literacy Council of Buncombe County) is a nonprofit organization working with children, youth, and adults to increase comprehensive literacy and English language skills through access to literacy resources and specialized instruction by trained volunteer tutors. Literacy Together relies on volunteer tutors to offer students personal instruction and high-quality materials through various programs.

The Youth Literacy Program is seeking tutors to meet with students K-5 twice a week for 50 minutes, between 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm. The Youth Literacy Program works with two after-school programs that primarily serve youth of color.  The two locations are in Asheville.

Youth Literacy tutors work with children from low-income families who read, write, and/or spell below their grade level. Tutors in this program complete an initial orientation and a 16-20 hours training, which includes some pre-course work and/or homework (short articles to read, short videos to watch). They then receive follow-up support and the option to attend in-service training throughout their tutoring commitment. Youth Literacy tutors commit to working with their students for at least one school year. 

Time Commitment:

Requirements: 

Training:

In order to sign up for this volunteer project, simply

Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by completing our Volunteer Experience Form.

Literacy Together (formerly the Literacy Council of Buncombe County) is a nonprofit organization working with children, youth, and adults to increase comprehensive literacy and English language skills through access to literacy resources and specialized instruction by trained volunteer tutors. Literacy Together relies on volunteer tutors to offer students personal instruction and high-quality materials through various programs.

The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program is seeking virtual and in-person tutors to meet with students two hours a week to improve literacy. 

The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program teaches oral English, reading, and writing to adults who have immigrated to the U.S. from around the world. ESOL is the largest program at Literacy Together, serving approximately 250 students annually. Our students’ most common goals in learning English are to improve their employment prospects, help their children in school, and pass the U.S. Naturalization exam. Each student works with a trained volunteer tutor, either individually or in a small group of up to ten people. 

Time Commitment: 

Requirements: 

Training:

Health and Safety: 

In order to sign up for this volunteer project, simply

Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by completing our Volunteer Experience Form.

Our Adult Literacy Program needs GED volunteer tutors asap!

The highest-demand GED subjects at the moment are Math and Language Arts. Most of the tutor training would be in an online, self-paced platform. The time commitment is six months. Please get in touch with Rebecca Massey: 828-254-3442, Ext. #202

 Although English is their native language, Adult Literacy students are non-readers who struggle with recognizing individual written words and comprehending a sentence or longer passage. They comprise a diverse group in terms of educational background, socio-economic status, personal goals, and learning styles. Many are challenged by learning disabilities such as dyslexia. They come to us because they want to improve their job prospects, help their children in school, enroll in a GED program, or just feel better about themselves and their ability to cope in today’s world.

Check out this video to hear from several Adult Literacy Students. 

Time Commitment:

Requirements: 

Training: 

Volunteers must undergo one of the training tracks

In order to sign up for this volunteer project, simply

 Why does this matter? We have to limit the number of people attending each project. This helps everyone stay safe by following COVID-19 specific safety measures. Please understand that if you show up on-site without registering first, you may be turned away so that the agency can maintain safety procedures.  Safety is our top priority and we want to be sure needs are met while also being safe. Click HERE for current NC safety guidelines.

Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by completing our Volunteer Experience Form.

At the WNC Bridge Foundation thrift store, volunteers do everything from accepting donations, sorting and cleaning, stocking shelves, displaying merchandise, to assisting customers. All to ensure our customers enjoy their shopping experience, and find the treasure they didn’t know they even needed!

Our thrift store could not run without the commitment, hard work, and skills of our volunteers! We’d love to have you join our vibrant community of volunteers. Former teachers, nurses, bankers, current crafters, and even nuclear engineers are what make the thrift store such a fun, friendly, and fascinating place to share your skills!

We’re always on the lookout for dynamic and friendly people who have a desire to give back, no matter what your background. 

By volunteering, you are directly responsible for helping provide funding for all of WNC Bridge Foundation supports. Click RESPOND for more information on volunteer qualifications for this position and how to apply. 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina’s mission is to create and support mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. As part of the United 4 Youth network, we supervise mentorship programs across Asheville City & Buncombe County School Districts. 

BBBS is looking for volunteers to serve as one-to-one mentors to an elementary school student. Volunteers must have availability for one (1) hour during the typical school day (8:30am-3:30pm).  

Asheville City and Buncombe County are diverse communities with students of all backgrounds, including many BIPOC students. BBBS encourages volunteers of color and male volunteers to apply for this opportunity. 

Volunteer Responsibilities

Volunteers must commit to one hour weekly at an ACS, BCS or charter school.

Volunteers must commit to volunteering for one (1) calendar year.

Volunteer Requirements

Please "RESPOND" to this opportunity above

18 years of age or older

Personal transportation

Complete BBBS application and interview

Complete a background check

Experience working with youth encouraged

Skills Required: 

Demonstrate Reliability: Meet with your mentee for one hour each week during the school year. Showing up for your mentees is vital.

Foster Aspirations: Support your mentee in thinking about their hopes, dreams, and future goals.

Encourage Academic Growth: Help your mentee build confidence and skills in reading, math, and other school subjects.

Follow School Procedures/Adapt to School Schedules: Sign in at the school office and ensure your mentee returns to class after each session. Be flexible when sessions are occasionally disrupted by field trips, testing, or other events.

Respect Confidentiality: Honor the privacy of your mentee and keep all shared information confidential.

Maintain Program Communication: Stay in regular monthly contact with your Program Coordinator and appointed school staff member to ensure strong support.

Attire

Use your best judgement to dress appropriately for a school setting.

BBBSWNC is looking for volunteers to serve as one-to-one mentors to youth aged 7-15. Volunteers must have availability for two-to-four (2-4) hours two (2) times a month. Volunteers must be available on weekends and occasionally on weeknights.

Asheville City and Buncombe County are diverse communities with students of all backgrounds, including many BIPOC students. BBBS encourages volunteers of color and male volunteers to apply for this opportunity. 

Volunteer Responsibilities

Volunteers must commit to volunteering for one (1) calendar year.

Volunteer Requirements

Please "RESPOND" to this opportunity above

18 years of age or older

Personal transportation

Complete BBBS application and interview

Complete a background check

Experience working with youth encouraged

Skills Required: 

Demonstrate Reliability: Meet with your Little for 2 - 4 hours biweekly for one calendar year. Showing up for your Little is vital.

Foster Aspirations/Mentorship Relationship: Support your Little in thinking about their hopes, dreams, and future goals while fostering your connection and mentorship.

Encourage Academic Growth/Personal Sparks: Help your Little build confidence, skills and personal sparks.

Remain Flexible: Be flexible when outings are occasionally disrupted or need to be rescheduled. 

Maintain Program Communication: Stay in regular monthly contact with your Program Coordinator and your Little's family to ensure a strong mentorship.

Attire

Use your best judgement to dress appropriately for a school setting.

Location:

Where you live or work will be heavily considered when matching you with your Little. The address listed on this site is our office location in the United Way Building.

Health/Safety:

Once accepted, volunteers will be interviewed, get background and reference checks, and complete a virtual 60-minute safety training.

To express interest in this volunteer opportunity, simply

Click the blue "respond" button above to receive next-step instructions from our organization

Please DO NOT SHOW UP IF YOU DID NOT RESPOND!

Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by emailing info@handsonasheville.org.

Our Volunteers meet us at a new client home each day to implement energy-efficiency upgrades like replacing light bulbs, adding water aerators to sinks, sealing windows and doors (with caulk and door weather stripping), and much more. Work with a small team of staff and volunteers on any day(s) of your choice - Tuesday-Friday 10am - 3pm. All experience levels are welcome - we appreciate "handy" helpers but we're always happy to teach new skills too!

To learn more, signup for this opportunity and we will get in touch with you to schedule a day of your choice on our website calendar (includes a map option to show locations near you)! Come learn new skills and enjoy meeting new people in the process!

What to Wear:

What to Bring:

Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is not responsible for opportunities managed by partner agencies. If you are onsite at a volunteer opportunity and don't feel safety guidelines are being followed, please connect with onsite project organizers and if not addressed, please let us know by completing our Volunteer Experience Form.

Volunteers tutors help students learn:

Consider joining our volunteer community and making a difference in the lives of Dane County adults.

Apply at: https://www.litnetwork.org/volunteer/

Do you believe in the importance of education? Become a tutor! Our students need support in Basic Literacy or in English Language Learning (reading, writing, spelling, comprehension, and conversation skills). A teaching background or foreign language is not required. Training is provided.

Volunteer Qualifications:

Responsibilities

Benefits

Do you believe in the importance of education? Become a tutor! Our students need support in Basic Literacy or in English Language Learning (reading, writing, spelling, comprehension, and conversation skills). A teaching background or foreign language is not required. Training is provided.

Volunteer Qualifications:

Responsibilities

Benefits

You can meet with your student in person at our office, in any public space, or online! 

Would you, your family, or social group like to support homeless women and children by volunteering to provide a meal at our shelters in Libertyville? Women and children at the Haven greatly appreciate our meal donors!

Pick the meal time that works for you, then use the links for each shelter house below to select an available date and see additional information about the process. Our Volunteer Coordinator will help to make the drop-off arrangements.

Sign Up at: https://lakecountyhaven.org/get-involved/volunteer/meal-donations/

You can sign up to grocery shop and donate two bags of groceries for our shelter residents. It’s easy, quick, and fun to do! And you will know that you have made a big difference in the lives of local women and children who are homeless. Drop-offs occur on Wednesdays at 5:00 pm or Sundays at 2pm.

Sign Up at: https://lakecountyhaven.org/get-involved/volunteer/meal-donations/

Lake County Haven is in need of individuals and teams to host donation drives for agency needs.  Drives can be conducted at the location of your choice and drop-off can be arranged at your convenience.  Our team is happy to provide you with an agency wish list customized to your event.

Would you, your family, or social group like to support homeless women and children by volunteering to provide a meal at our shelters in Libertyville? Women and children at the Haven greatly appreciate our meal donors!

Pick the meal time that works for you, then use the links for each shelter house below to select an available date and see additional information about the process. Our Volunteer Coordinator will help to make the drop-off arrangements.

Sign Up at: https://lakecountyhaven.org/get-involved/volunteer/meal-donations/

Empowered Tutoring, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, is seeking part-time independent contractor literacy tutors in the Appleton, Wisconsin area. Empowered Tutoring provides one-on-one tutoring assistance to students K-12 who come from financially disadvantaged families. This opportunity is specific to K-8 core class instruction including reading, writing, math, science and history at multiple elementary and middle schools in the Appleton area. Qualified candidates will be current or retired teachers or paraprofessionals, or Education students, who are willing and able to create relationships, passionate about helping students achieve and instruct. Our tutoring takes place at school campuses or at public libraries. All necessary materials and learning aids will be provided. We are seeking candidates willing to work 3 to 6 hours per week.

Empowered Tutoring, Inc., a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, is seeking part-time independent contractor tutors in all high school subjects including high school math (Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry), Science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics), English and History in the Fox Valley area (Neenah, Appleton, Kaukauna, Green Bay). Empowered Tutoring provides one-on-one tutoring assistance to students K-12 who come from economically disadvantaged families. Qualified candidates will be current or retired teachers, (or professionals with a 4-year degree specific to a subject area) who are willing and able to create relationships and instruct. Our tutoring takes place at school campuses or at public libraries in study rooms. Curriculum, if necessary, will be provided by Empowered Tutoring. Tutors typically work 2 - 8 hours per week, depending on need and availability of the tutor.

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 Autumn Gomez-Tagle, Volunteer Manager, for more information!

agomeztagle@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 Autumn Gomez-Tagle, Volunteer Manager, for more information!

agomeztagle@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 Autumn Gomez-Tagle, Volunteer Manager, for more information and to get started today!

agomeztagle@pillarsinc.org

920-734-9192 ext 125

Purpose: Shelter Assistants act as supplemental support to staff at both Pillars shelters. While Shelter Assistants are providing support throughout shelter for staff, Crisis Housing staff can provide one-on-one support to clients and provide intake interviews for incoming individuals & families.

Key Responsibilities:

Shift Times at Adult & Family Shelter:
AM Shift: 2-hour minimum between 8am - 12pm (you decide!)

PM Shift: 2-hour minimum between 3pm - 8pm (you decide!)

Shift Times at Adult Shelter: 

PM Shift: 2-hour minimum between 5pm - 10pm (you decide!)

All new Pillars volunteers must attend a volunteer orientation. 

Contact Autumn Gomez-Tagle, Volunteer Manager, for more information!

agomeztagle@pillarsinc.org

920-734-9192 ext. 125

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 Autumn Gomez-Tagle, Volunteer Manager, for more information!

agomeztagle@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 Autumn Gomez-Tagle, Volunteer Manager, for more information!

agomeztagle@pillarsinc.org

920-734-9192 ext. 125

Contact Autumn Gomez-Tagle, Volunteer Manager, for more information!

agomeztagle@pillarsinc.org

920-734-9192 ext. 125

MVM is looking for volunteers to help us in our mission to educate and preserve the history of our military veterans. 

The museum currently has over sixteen thousand artifacts accessioned in its collection, ranging from small items like personal awards and ribbons on through the vehicles and a naval landing craft (Higgins Boat). The museum also receives many artifact donations from veterans and their families on a regular basis. The main goal of the museum at this point is to log the donation into our books and then catalog the donated artifacts into our computer database (a program called Past Perfect) as they come in, and catch up on a backlog of artifacts currently in the collection that are not entered in the database. For this job a person can come in any day of the week, once they have been trained in the entry system. As with our docents and cashiers, there is an expectation to put in a minimum of eight hours per month. More time put in monthly will also enable the volunteer to become and stay more proficient in the use of Past Perfect. Knowledge of military items like uniforms, weapons and hardware items is a definite plus in this job, as one has to be able enter in the database what the item is and then identify what grouping in Past Perfect it will fit under. 

MVM is looking for volunteers to help us in our mission to educate and preserve the history of our military veterans. 

The museum has several needs when it comes to maintenance of its buildings and grounds. Items include things like lawn mowing, brush clearing, weed pulling, flower watering, window washing and overall floor scrubbing/mopping of the motor pool area. The museum is also interested in professional volunteers like electricians and heating/cooling specialists, that would be willing to donate all or part of their time dealing with maintenance of parts of the building requiring a licensed professional. There are also parts of the original building construction that need a final coat of paint over the original primer.

These needs would be great for groups.

MVM is looking for volunteers to help us in our mission to educate and preserve the history of our military veterans. 

Cashiers often are the first friendly face visitors see when they visit the museum. In addition to overseeing the PX/gift shop and checking out people’s purchases, they greet people as they enter the building, asking if they have visited the museum before and if they are a veteran. Visitors are asked to sign into the guest book. There currently is no admission fee to visit the museum, although people are told donations are greatly appreciated. Cashiers then give a brief description of the museum and ask the visitors if they would prefer a docent take them around or just go through on their own. The visitor is then handed off to the docent, or the docent is informed the visitor chooses to do a self-tour. As with the docents, the days cashiers are scheduled is open to the calendar of the volunteer, and a person can do either half or full day on the day they are scheduled. The expectation for a cashier is that they put in a minimum of eight hours per month.

The Military Veterans Museum and Education center provides a unique experience for its visitors when they come through the door. Each visitor is offered a personalized tour by one of our docents no matter what time they arrive at the museum. In order to accomplish this, MVM needs a solid group of docents to be on site and ready to deliver the personalized tour. It is our hope you will consider to be a part of this group in helping educate the public about the history of our veterans. 

 Docents at the Museum are central to museum operations on days when it is open, and they have several duties they perform as part of their job. These duties include unlocking the museum at the opening of business, turning on lights and audio-visual equipment, and checking that all is in order prior to our visitor’s arrival. At the close of business, they shut things down and lock up prior to leaving.

As the name indicates, the main job of our docents at the museum is to teach. They are available to give a full or partial tour of the museum on request or are simply available to answer the questions of guests if they choose to do a self-tour. Currently the museum has no formal script for giving visitors tours. New docents learn as they go, following experienced docents as they give tours to visitors. Knowledge of military history and wars will be helpful for a person filling this position, but it is not required. Docents are also involved in handling group tours scheduled at the museum, to possibly include setting up and taking down chairs and tables. The day a docent is scheduled is open to the calendar of the volunteer, and a person can do either half or full day on the day they are scheduled. The expectation for a docent is that they put in a minimum of eight hours per month.

MVMEC is looking for volunteers to help with maintenance of the exhibits part of its collection.

Items to be done might include:

Constructing exhibits, to include construction of dioramas, shadow boxes, and dressing mannequins.

Researching, printing and putting up informational signage.

Cleaning of uniforms.

Repair and maintenance of vehicles. 

Cleaning and rotation of exhibit items.

MVM is looking for volunteers to help us in our mission to educate and preserve the history of our military veterans. 

Volunteers can assist in the museum’s three large fundraising activities. The annual gun raffle (sales of raffle tickets from October until January), the annual dog tag fundraiser (large paper dog tags are distributed to local bars and restaurants where they are sold to patrons to be posted showing support for the museum) and the annual golf tournament (contact sponsors, set up, help run the tournament). Other smaller fundraisers are also run throughout the year.

Purpose: Provide a shuttle service, connecting Pillars’ clients with other community resources that require transportation.  Lunch Van Drivers shuttle clients from the Resource Center to the Salvation Army for lunch, volunteering from 11:15am - 12:30pm.

Key Responsibilities:

All new volunteers must attend a volunteer orientation session.

Contact Autumn Gomez-Tagle, Volunteer Manager, for more information!

agomeztagle@pillarsinc.org

920-734-9192 ext. 125

Purpose: Act as a point of contact for clients, staff, donors, and other community members. Essential to the operation of Pillars, the Front Desk Assistant greets visitors & clients, answers & directs phone calls, monitors the lobby, provides donation intake & assistance, along with other administrative tasks as needed.

Location: The Front Desk Assistant is a volunteer role at two Pillars’ locations

Key Responsibilities:

Shift Times:

All new volunteers must attend a volunteer orientation session. 

Contact Autumn Gomez-Tagle, Volunteer Manager, for more information!

agomeztagle@pillarsinc.org

920-734-9192 ext. 125

Mentoring is friendship, laughs, outings, listening, and encouragement. There are a handful of program options that include meeting during school lunch, meeting after work at the Boys and Girls Club of Oshkosh, or picking up your Little and hanging out all around the community. The time commitment varies by program, but averages a few get-togethers per month. Text Jill at 920-383-4904 to set up a 10-minute inquiry phone call or Zoom meeting. Visit https://www.bbbsecw.org/application to apply.

Join DMARC as an event committee member for its signature and annual event, “Spring Greens”.  Planned for Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Capital Square in downtown Des Moines (6-9 pm) the event's purpose is three-fold: #1) to celebrate the work that DMARC does every day; #2) to raise funds for our mission to meet basic human need in the Greater Des Moines area and #3) to celebrate the Spring season with food that is served with a green or spring twist to those that attend!  You can help on anyone (or more) of the following committees:

Interested parties can sign up on DMARC volunteer portal, Spring Greens Committee - Leadership opportunity | DMARC (galaxydigital.com).Contact Leslie Garman at lgarman@dmarcunited.org

Description

Many of our delivery recipients have come to depend on the DMARC Delivery Program that was born out of the necessity during the pandemic. We need volunteers to deliver boxes of food to home addresses to serve our community. Shifts are Monday- Friday from 9am-11am, please sign up for specific shifts on our volunteer portal to keep an accurate schedule. Food Delivery Driver | DMARC (galaxydigital.com)

Sign up for a shift here!

Key Responsibilities:

 Support/Training:

Volunteers will be provided with instructions and ongoing guidance from a DMARC warehouse staff person at the beginning and for the duration of each shift. DMARC will contact volunteers the day before a shift to confirm the need for assistance and place available volunteer drivers on our route schedule.

 Qualifications:

Dress Code:

Please wear clothing that is presentable and appropriate for variable weather conditions--volunteers will be walking to and from personal vehicles for deliveries. Blue DMARC volunteer tee shirts are available upon request. 

Age Requirement:

For safety reasons, all volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult (over the age of 18) at all times during their volunteer shift.

Please join us as a DMARC Food Pantry Volunteer!

Volunteering at the DMARC-Ket Food Pantry is just like helping a friend shop for groceries! As a food pantry volunteer, you will assist visitors in selecting their food items after they have gone through the intake process.

Time Requirement:

Various shifts available throughout the month and week! 

New DMARC-Ket Hours! We are now open daily, Monday- Friday, from 9am-5pm. We are also open the first Saturday of the month from 9am-1pm. 

Volunteer Shift Hours are as follows: Monday- Friday 9am-11:30 am, 11am-1:30pm, 1pm-3:30pm, 3pm-5:30pm. 

Saturdays- 9am-11am, 11am-1:30pm. 

We appreciate any and all help, if these times do not work for you and you'd like to come in different times between the pantry hours, please call the Volunteer & Outreach Manager, Amanda Parkins at 515-277-6969 ext. 220. Food Pantry Volunteer | DMARC (galaxydigital.com)

Support/Training:

Volunteers will be provided with instructions and ongoing guidance from a DMARC staff person for the duration of their shift. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your shift for direction. 

 Qualifications:

Possess a passion and enthusiasm for assisting individuals and families in crisis. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while under pressure. Ability to bend, squat and frequently lift items up to 35 pounds.

Sign up on our volunteer portal!

 We look forward to working with you!

Junior Achievement of South Central PA has various volunteer opportunities in South Central PA, including Lebanon County. The programs are held at the schools except JA BizTown; JA Biztown is held at 610 S. George St. York, PA

Our programs span K-12 and focus on entrepreneurship, personal financial literacy, and workforce readiness. Our volunteer-led programs allow volunteers to share their personal and work experiences bringing real-world relevance into the classroom and bridging the gap between the education and business worlds. This sharing brings the curriculum to life for students, helping them not only to better understand the JA lessons, but also to make the correlation between a solid education and the opportunities it provides.

We provide training for all programs.

Fundamentals – elementary programs; 5 sessions; clearances required

JA BizTown – one-day volunteers needed. Grades 5-6. Approximately 8:30-2:00

JA YES! – half-day volunteers needed. Grades 6-8. Approximately 7:30-11:15AM

JA STEM Summit – one-day  volunteers needed. Grades 9-10. Approximately 8:00-2:00

JA REAL Life – one-day volunteers needed. Grades 11-12. Approximately 8:00-2:00

For more information visit www.jascpa.org.

Questions or to volunteer contact Lesley Winfield at lwinfield@jascpa.org.

Junior Achievement of the Greater Mankato, Minnesota area is in need of classroom volunteers to teach financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship to K-12 students. Our volunteer opportunities are flexible and rewarding. You can choose your opportunity based on grade level, school, location, day of week, or all of these factors. You can choose to fulfill your volunteer activity in one day or over several weeks. We’ll work with you to find an opportunity that matches your interests and works with your busy schedule. 

Classroom volunteers commit to teaching five 40-minute lessons in person during the school day.

Special events need greeters and servers who enjoy meeting with people, as well as people to haul, set up, and clean up. Bakers can also contribute snacks and treats to our events. High school aged students are welcome to help. Occasionally we need people to do simple, repetitive office tasks, such as fold brochures, stuff envelopes, etc.

The Museum Shop is looking for enthusiastic individuals who would enjoy working in a lively and fun retail setting. Though previous retail experience is not necessary, volunteers should feel comfortable working with the public and independently on an occasional weekend or Thursday eve. Approx. time commitment is two 3 or 3.5 hour shifts and one 1 hour training per month.

As a member of a team of docents, volunteer will conduct guided tours of the museum galleries for small groups of visitors of all ages. Volunteer will commit to training with the Curator of Collections and Exhibitions, and will attend regular docent meetings either in-person or virtually.

Volunteer will assist the Curator of Collections and Exhibitions with researching, digitizing, organizing and filing general media, collections and exhibits records. Prior experience with photography and digital scanning is helpful, but not compulsory.

You will help facilitate hands-on art activities during our Art Activity Days that we hold one Saturday a month. Set up and help families from the fox cities create small non-glass crafts throughout the museum. Or help people create down in the studio. No experience is required except confidence in working with the public.

Help with preparation, facilitation, and clean-up of different glass-based projects. Preparing for glass classes and Art Activity Days require a lot of preparation for smooth running. Learn and practice things like cutting, cleaning and grinding glass. Time commitment: 1-3 hours/week

Marketing is seeking volunteers who would like to assist in the areas of social media, graphic design, photography, video, and event preparation

Assist in preparation of educational & fun activities for Art Activity Day, Art After Dark, and museum visitors. Duties include cutting out projects, collecting supplies, organizing educational components. Flexible hours based on volunteer availability

United Way's Books for Kids program distributes books (donated by Capstone) to approximately 4,000 regional children.

We are seeking volunteers to help with unloading, set up, labeling envelopes, stickering Capstone books, and putting books/newsletters into the envelopes to be mailed.

Volunteers under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

2024 Dates

January 15 - 17

February 12 - 14

March 25 - 27

June 24- 26

August 19 - 23

October 14 - 16

December 16 - 18

To sign up please visit our volunteer website or contact Karli.

Volunteer Website

Karli Swearingen

KarliS@mankatounitedway.org

507-345-4551

YWCA Mankato requests community input through joining committees that provide insight on our various program areas. Committees usually meet once a month in the Mankato area and are a fantastic way to meet other women in the area that are passionate about leadership, connection, and collaboration. 

These low commitment meetings help provide insight and make our organization better!

Volunteers will help with sorting, labeling, weighing, and packing various food items to help feed hungry Iowans. The projects vary day to day and volunteers regularly work with fresh produce, dry goods, and other donations. 

Age Requirements:

Minimum age: 10 years

Volunteers ages 10 - 15 years must be accompanied by an adult/guardian who is also registered for the shift.

Qualifications:

Able to stand, move, bend and twist for the duration of your shift.

Able to read printed dates on packages and weight on scales.

Lift a minimum of 10 pounds. Some positions may require lifting up to 40 pounds. 

Dress Code:  Closed-toe shoes are required. Volunteers without the proper attire will not be able to work inside the Volunteer Center. Please dress comfortably and in layers. The temperature in the Volunteer Center can vary.

Personal Items: Lockers are provided to store any personal items. Cell phones are allowed for photos. We ask that any phone calls be taken in the Volunteer Lobby.

Support/Training: Each shift includes a welcome, training, time to work on the project, and a wrap-up. Volunteer Center Coordinators will be present throughout the entire shift for support.

Theses are volunteer, unpaid position. 

Opportunities include:

We are in need of tutors!

Work directly with Adult Basic Education (ABE), English Language Learning (ELL), and English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) learners! 

We are learner-centered and learner-directed. Our learners identify their own goals, choose their path to meeting those goals, and participate fully in planning and assessing their progress. Supporting our tutors is a top priority. There is no prescribed recipe for tutoring with us. That is intentional and by design. We offer individualized tutor training, immediate support when requested, and tutor workshops.

We are looking for at least an hour a week of tutoring. Day, time, and location are organized between tutor and learner. Our office, along with our old library location on the third floor, provides multiple tutor rooms with materials to help.

Tutors will:

You Make the Difference.

Our mission at Ohio Invention League is to empower students and educators throughout the state to embrace innovation through the Invention Cycle. From identifying real-world problems to crafting ingenious solutions, our young inventors go through a transformative journey that culminates in regional, state, and U.S. National competitions.

We are in search of passionate individuals like you to join us as mentors for these budding innovators. Your experience and expertise can truly ignite the spark that fuels an innovation mindset in our students. By providing guidance and support as they enhance their prototypes and presentations, you play a crucial role in shaping the future of these aspiring inventors.

Mentors will meet on Zoom with an OIL moderator and one or two other mentors. Up to three student inventions will be presented during the one hour session.  Mentors will give feedback to student inventors to help them prepare for National competition.  Previous experience is not required.

Louisiana has the highest rate of food insecurity in our country, but together we can ensure no senior goes hungry.

The Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana is looking for volunteers to help pack boxes for our Senior Program These food boxes will provide about 30 pounds of shelf stable items like beans, rice, canned vegetables and more to over 1,400 low income senior citizens every month.

Multiple one-hour shifts are available from Monday - Friday at the Food Bank in Monroe. Once you apply, our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you to schedule your shift.

Thank you for your interest in serving our community!

Manage the front desk of Arms Around ASD thrift shop / consignment store. 

Volunteer to run a music class where participants can interact with a variety of instruments (all instruments are on site; mostly percussion) and instill the love of music.

Do you love rocks? Dance? Yoga? Stamp collecting? Sewing? Model trains? It's very possible that our clients share your love of that thing. We have all kinds of opportunities for you to engage with autistic people and share the love of your special interest. Contact me and we can talk about what you might like to offer. 

CASA New Advocate Training is required prior to becoming an advocate for children in foster care. Trainings are held at various times throughout the year. The training is achieved in several sessions and is taught either in-person or a combination of in-person and online. Please contact us for more information on the next training class.

Community Benefit Tree (CBT) is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization - our mission is to empower families to
effectively navigate medical debt by encompassing, finances, fundraising, education, resources and spiritual
well-being.

The Community Benefit Tree was established in 2004. It started as a labor of love after hosting the Wolfinger Charity Golf Outing in memory of Lawrence (Larry) Wolfinger who passed away at the age of 54 from a heart attack. The committee of the first golf outing decided to give the proceeds from that event to a family whose daughter was a diabetic and needed a glass eye which the family could not afford. After the first golf outing, the committee decided to continue giving the proceeds of the event to more individuals and their families that were struggling financially because of medical crisis. After 12 years of planning the golf outing, Heidi Frederickson (daughter of Larry Wolfinger) and Karla Wolfinger (wife of Larry Wolfinger) saw the increasing need in the community and were led by the grace of God to help out more families struggling with a medical crisis. This was the beginning of Community Benefit Tree, Inc.

Board meetings are held once a month for usually 1 - 2 hours, typically in the evenings. In addition, each
board member is expected to serve on a committee that would generally meet monthly for an hour. Board
members need to attend 4 - 6 special events throughout the year.

The term for CBT board members is two (2) years.

Junior Achievement of South Central PA has various volunteer opportunities in South Central PA, including Lebanon County. The programs are held at the schools.

Our programs span PRE-K to 5 and focus on entrepreneurship, personal financial literacy, and workforce readiness. Our volunteer-led programs allow volunteers to share their personal and work experiences bringing real-world relevance into the classroom and bridging the gap between the education and business worlds. This sharing brings the curriculum to life for students, helping them not only to better understand the JA lessons, but also to make the correlation between a solid education and the opportunities it provides.

We provide training for all programs.

Fundamentals – elementary programs; 5 sessions; clearances required

Annville-Cleona SD-

Annville Elementary –

2 fourth grade programs

1 fifth grade program

Cleona Elementary-

2 kindergarten programs

4 first grade programs

ELCO Intermediate-(this is the only program scheduled at the school so must be a teacher request)

1 third grade program

For more information visit www.jascpa.org.

Questions or to volunteer contact Penny Kehoe pkehoe@jascpa.org

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

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, Hanna Van 

Founded in 1980 by singer-songwriter and activist, Harry Chapin, our organization is dedicated to serving Long Island’s hungry and food insecure populations.

Long Island Cares is one of almost 200 food banks across America that provides food to people impacted by hunger and food insecurity. When founded, Long Island Cares served a mere handful of agencies in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, but today, it distributes more than ten million pounds of food and supplies annually to nearly 400 member agencies in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, and operates 5 satellite offices, plus our main office and warehouse in Hauppauge.

To learn more, visit Long Island Cares, Inc | The Harry Chapin Food Bank (licares.org)

1. The board of directors meets every other month and Directors are expected to attend at least 4 of 6 meetings annually.
2. Committees of the board meet two to six times a year or as needed, depending on the committee.
3. Board members are strongly encouraged to attend major fundraising and high visibility events, as appropriate and within the director’s available time.

Each board member shall serve an initial one-year term. A board member may serve up to five consecutive three-year terms, or more than five terms with the approval of the Board’s Executive Committee.

Community for Hope is a suicide prevention nonprofit in Oshkosh, serving all of Winnebago County.

To learn more, visit https://www.facebook.com/communityforhope. 

Attend each board meeting, serve or assist on committees and be available to members and staff, estimated at 5 hours per month.

Members of the Board of Directors are elected for two-year terms. Members may be re-elected.
according to the bylaws.

South Central CASA transforms lives by training community volunteers to advocate for the best interest of children in the foster care system. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) represents children who are victims of child abuse, sexual abuse and/or neglect, and advocate for them in court before the Judge. The CASAs are appointed by the Judge to be the eyes and ears of the court and the voice of a child in court. Each CASA is to advocate for the best interest of each child who has been made wards of the court in Cleveland, McClain and Garvin Counties. With an end goal of finding a safe and permanent home for each child served.

For more information, visit https://southcentralcasa.org. 

 Meets on even months of the year from 6-7pm at Armstrong Bank Building Downtown Norman.

 1-3 years

Rooted In Inc. started in June 2023. We are a group of passionate change makers who believe in the power of collaboration. We are addressing food access gaps that will transform our community and improve our local sustainable food system.

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

 1 year

Community Benefit Tree (CBT) is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization - our mission is to empower families to
effectively navigate medical debt by encompassing, finances, fundraising, education, resources and spiritual
well-being.

The Community Benefit Tree was established in 2004. It started as a labor of love after hosting the Wolfinger Charity Golf Outing in memory of Lawrence (Larry) Wolfinger who passed away at the age of 54 from a heart attack. The committee of the first golf outing decided to give the proceeds from that event to a family whose daughter was a diabetic and needed a glass eye which the family could not afford. After the first golf outing, the committee decided to continue giving the proceeds of the event to more individuals and their families that were struggling financially because of medical crisis. After 12 years of planning the golf outing, Heidi Frederickson (daughter of Larry Wolfinger) and Karla Wolfinger (wife of Larry Wolfinger) saw the increasing need in the community and were led by the grace of God to help out more families struggling with a medical crisis. This was the beginning of Community Benefit Tree, Inc.

Board meetings are held every third Friday of the month from 11am - 1pm.

In addition, each
board member is expected to serve on a committee that would generally meet monthly for an hour. Board
members need to attend 4 - 6 special events throughout the year.

The term for CBT board members is two (2) years.

The Oshkosh Area Community Pantry strives to eliminate food insecurity. The Oshkosh Area Community Pantry believes in the vision of a community where no one goes hungry. We will work tirelessly and in collaboration with all partners necessary to achieve this goal. The Oshkosh Area Community Pantry respects the dignity of all guests and partners; understands and addresses the nutritional needs of guests; works to be adaptable and responsive to the food needs of the community; acts responsibly to ensure the trust of donors, guests, and partners.

To learn more, visit Oshkosh Area Community Pantry (oacptoday.org)

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.