Volunteer Opportunities From: Volunteer Center of Washington County

The Welcome Network is a nonprofit in West Bend that welcomes and supports newcomers with language challenges to the West Bend area.  One of the keys to their success is learning English.  We know that reading books to kids is one of the richest ways we can impart language knowledge.  So, you lend your voice, and love for books to kids whose parents can't read in English to them.

We provide this service in partnership with the West Bend School District.  Parents in bilingual households attend a training held by the Multi-lingual Family Services team.  Down the hall, we provide children in bi-lingual households Fluent English Native Speaker Reading opportunities. 

If you can read in English, you are qualified!

This is a Four Week session running from Oct 29-November 19 on Wednesday evenings from 6-8 pm.  

More sessions to come on Thursdays later in the school year!

If you are a native English speaker you are qualified for this role.  We will match you with an English language learner of your same gender and provide a tool (a book or resource) for you to use to engage in "sound and sense" practice with English.  This practice does not replace, it augments traditional ESL classes.  

We recommend participating in our training first and then waiting for your match.  However, we like to get you started, so if you can't make the training times in the form, please let us know.  Once contact is secured you can organize the time and place you will meet for your practice.  The goal is to finish the resource.  Then you can make new plans from there.  

Click HERE to sign up for our Phonics Forward Training and learn more!

The Youth and Family Project, in collaboration with Casa Guadalupe, will be hosting Nightmares Around Elm Street, a Halloween party and haunted walking tour around downtown West Bend on Friday, October 31st! 

To make this a successful event, we're looking for volunteers to:

Start times will vary depending on the task you're interested in doing. For more details about shift times or to claim a specific task, please sign up using this Signup Genius link. A confirmation email will be sent to all volunteers prior to the event with further information.

Child Protection Policy: The Youth and Family Project, Inc. provides many services to vulnerable populations and recognizes that anyone may have the potential to abuse children in some way. The Youth and Family Project will take all reasonable steps to ensure unsuitable people are prevented from working with children. Prior to volunteer work, all prospective volunteers must complete an application form. The application form will elicit information about an applicant's past and a self disclosure about any criminal record. The application can be found here: https://form.jotform.com/251546028323149.

Volunteer Opportunity with Habitat for Humanity in Washington & Dodge Counties

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and make a real difference in our community? Habitat for Humanity is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help on our home builds in West Bend, Hartford and coming soon, Kewaskum!

No experience? No problem! Our skilled construction crew will provide guidance, tools, and safety equipment (gloves, glasses, and hard hats). If you do have construction experience, your expertise is highly valued.

Volunteer Details:

When: Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM (sign up September HERE ~ October HERE)

Where: West Bend & Hartford and coming soon, Kewaskum and Beaver Dam

What to Bring: Closed-toe shoes and durable clothing.  A hat, water bottle, and extra clothes for added comfort.  Most volunteers pack a lunch, but nearby restaurants are also an option

Note: Weather may impact our schedule. Be sure to RSVP with our Volunteer Director to receive important updates.

Whether you can give a full day or just a couple of hours, your time and effort are invaluable. By volunteering, you’re helping us reduce construction costs and further our mission to provide affordable housing for families in need.

Join us to build homes, hope, and brighter futures! Sign up today and become part of something extraordinary.

Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, strengthen communities, and empowers low-income households. The Family Selection & Nurturing Committee’s purpose is to guide selection and assist households pursuing enrollment into Habitat for Humanity’s Homeownership Program.  The committee also serves to support the families through the transition to becoming homeowners. The Family Selection & Nurturing Committee aims to be thorough in its processes and empathetic to the families we reach.

Our committee members are: Empathetic, Non-judgmental, Community focused, able to attend monthly meetings via Zoom or in person, and be comfortable mentoring and interviewing Habitat for Humanity Partner Families.  

The monthly time commitment ranges from 2-4+ hours/month depending on your level of involvement in the committee. Meetings are typically held on Mondays at 6:00 PM.

We ask for a year of participation if you are accepted.

We hope you'll join us to support the families in our community!

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Habitat for Humanity ReStore in West Bend, Germantown, or Beaver Dam is always looking for volunteers to help our stores run smoothly and efficiently while giving back to our community. The ReStore is a nonprofit home improvement store and donation center, where proceeds help build affordable housing for families in need. Volunteering here is a fun and rewarding way to support this mission.

No experience is necessary! Our friendly team will provide all the training and support you need.

Whether you can give a few hours or make it a regular commitment, your time makes a big impact. By volunteering, you’re helping keep quality items out of landfills and raising funds for affordable housing projects in your community.

Join us at Habitat for Humanity ReStore to help build stronger communities—one donation and one volunteer shift at a time!

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington County are in need of volunteers to help clean up at the conclusion of our Taste of Washington County fundraiser (held at the Washington County Park & Conference Center) .  On Wednesday, December 3rd, we need your support at 9:30PM to complete the following tasks:  stack chairs, take down decorations, load the truck with supplies, & general cleaning up tasks.  Depending on the turn out of volunteers, this may take just 2-3 hours.  We would be very appreciative of your help! 

Please contact Marisa Hurst at marisah@wcbgc.org or call 262-334-3732 (option 8)

The event runs from 4-8:30pm, with sessions running 4-5:30pm, 5:30-7pm, and 7-8:30pm. 3-4pm is set up, 8:30-9pm is clean up.

I appreciate your presence for the duration of the event, but if you would like to volunteer and have limited availability, please still reach out.

All volunteer hours completed at this event count toward the Riveredge Free Membership program. Our Volunteer Manager or Event Lead will sign off on community service hours completed by high school and college students at this event as well.

About Us

Our organization is dedicated to providing supportive services to youth and families, helping them achieve an increased sense of safety, hope, and belonging. We offer a range of free services including counseling, homeless youth advocacy, LGBTQ+ supports, supervised visitation, and holiday support.

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled volunteer with expertise in Microsoft Access Databases to assist our team in managing and maintaining custom databases. These databases are vital tools that help us collect, track, and evaluate client and outcome data, ensuring we can measure our impact and continue improving services for the community.

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications

Time Commitment

Flexible. We are happy to work with your schedule and availability. Most tasks can be completed remotely, with occasional check-ins with staff.

Why Volunteer With Us?

By lending your database expertise, you will directly strengthen our capacity to deliver life-changing services to youth and families in need. Your contribution will help us measure outcomes, secure funding, and expand programs that foster safety, hope, and belonging in our community.

 WHAT: There are a wide variety of ways to help:

            Driveway/Trails: cutting back brush, clearing brush and fallen branches

            Garden beds: cleaning out, trimming down, emptying flower pots, pulling out annuals

            Equipment: washing and putting away boats, putting chairs/tables away,

            Misc. outside work: raking, tending burn piles, barn clean-up, moving heavy items, carpentry work, demolition work

            Cleaning: dusting, sweeping, mopping, putting away bedding, etc. in house and pavilion

WHAT TO BRING:  Dress for the changing weather and bring your work gloves if you have any (we have plenty). You are encouraged to bring tools, especially: rakes & long-handled trimming snipers. Labeled items are easier to find at the end of the day.

PARKING:  Please drive slowly! The driveway is 0.7 miles long. Park in the grassy area after the second bend in the road- there will be a sign. 

LUNCH: Lunch and drinks will be provided.

THANK YOU! We’ll say thank you now for the wonderful work that will be accomplished. It will be a fun and fulfilling day for all of those who participate.  Please know that the beauty of the farm and viability of the grounds could not be maintained without people like you! 

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out! lisa@thebluelotuscenter.org

Pre-registration is required.

Click here to register:https://www.thebluelotuscenter.org/events

 WHAT: There are a wide variety of ways to help:

            Driveway/Trails: cutting back brush, clearing brush and fallen branches

            Garden beds: cleaning out, trimming down, emptying flower pots, pulling out annuals

            Equipment: washing and putting away boats, putting chairs/tables away,

            Misc. outside work: raking, tending burn piles, barn clean-up, moving heavy items, carpentry work, demolition work

            Cleaning: dusting, sweeping, mopping, putting away bedding, etc. in house and pavilion

WHAT TO BRING:  Dress for the changing weather and bring your work gloves if you have any (we have plenty). You are encouraged to bring tools, especially: rakes & long-handled trimming snipers. Labeled items are easier to find at the end of the day.

PARKING:  Please drive slowly! The driveway is 0.7 miles long. Park in the grassy area after the second bend in the road- there will be a sign. 

LUNCH: Lunch and drinks will be provided.

THANK YOU! We’ll say thank you now for the wonderful work that will be accomplished. It will be a fun and fulfilling day for all of those who participate.  Please know that the beauty of the farm and viability of the grounds could not be maintained without people like you! 

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out! lisa@thebluelotuscenter.org

Pre-registration is required.

Click here to register:https://www.thebluelotuscenter.org/events

Concierge Admission Program (CAP) include the following tasks for volunteers:

Advocate Aurora computer access is provided for all volunteers.

Training consists of 4-6 hours. Volunteers will learn to place and conduct patient calls with the guidance of our training coordinator, and when the volunteer feels confident with the call script and all questions/concerns are answered, they may begin to make calls on their own.

 Please apply through the link below

Aurora Healthcare Volunteer Opportunities

 Or call Amy at 920-609-3522 during regular business hours.

The Reiki Volunteer Program at Aurora is putting the call out for volunteers who either already know and practice the energy modality of Reiki or to those volunteers who would like to become part of this program and go through our Reiki training program. 

The Reiki Volunteer Program at Aurora brings this energy modality to our oncology patients at a variety of our Cancer Clinic locations throughout Wisconsin. Reiki helps patients find peace, balance and relief from surgeries or procedures they undergo while faced with a cancer diagnosis.  Visit our Aurora-Reiki website for more information. 

Reiki Treatment | Aurora Health Care

Reiki healing therapy specialists at Aurora provide relief from physical and emotional pain by rebalancing the body's energy and promoting deep relaxation.

www.aurorahealthcare.org

This modality can be taught over the computer by our Reiki Master Teacher on staff. We offer CEU's for those that qualify (LMT or RN) at a price you can afford: $60 per 4 hour class.

Responsibilities:

Volunteers need to be at least 15 years of age.

Please visit the link below to complete an online application. 

 Aurora Healthcare Volunteer Opportunities

Responsibilities:

 Volunteers need to be at least 15 years of age.

Please visit the link below to complete an online application.

Aurora Healthcare Volunteer Opportunities

Responsibilities:

Please apply through the link below.

Aurora Healthcare Volunteer Opportunities

We are looking for volunteers to come craft with a group of people with disabilities. Volunteers will meet and get to know individuals with disabilities while helping them create a craft that will be donated out to the community to bring joy to others. Volunteers that can commit to come each time would be great, but not required. After crafting, some of the group may enjoy lunch together and volunteers are welcome to stay and be social!

This is a great opportunity for homeschool families, seniors or others that are looking to volunteer during the day. Groups are welcome - bring some friends from the office!

Event will be held at The Hub - Social Good Brews in the gallery room. All are welcome to join us!

We are looking for Middle School and High School youth (and college students) to come hang out with some great kids that have disabilities in our Citizen Advocates Respite group.  The time is spent playing in the gym or outside, playing card and board games, and just having fun! Young men that want to play basketball, kickball and other gym sports are encouraged to join us. Pizza is provided for dinner.
We ask that volunteers arrive at 3:30 for a brief orientation. Volunteers are finished shortly after 7 pm.

The event is held at Silverbrook Intermediate School.  This is perfect for youth groups and scout groups.  Younger volunteers may be allowed, with parents in attendance.

The Citizen Advocates Respite Group is designed to provide monthly respite for the families/parents of the children with disabilities so that they may enjoy time for themselves; a dinner out, time for errands, rest, etc. In addition to the adult staff, youth volunteers are matched with the students throughout the event. Being matched allows the students more social interaction at the event and provides an opportunity for the youth to learn from each other and build relationships.

Volunteer to Bell Ring for The Salvation Army!  Just an hour of your time makes a big impact, all donations stay in Washington County to help people and families with emergency needs.  We have volunteer locations throughout the entire County.

Do you enjoy baking in a group, playing uno, assisting a craft, help with fun game of bingo or have a musical talent?  SPERO GARDENS Senior Living Facility would love to hear you! We are looking to add volunteers to our weekly life enrichment and bring creative ideas into our facility and deliver intergenerational connections to our residents. We invite anyone interested to reach out! We are happy for a few hours a week, month, or a one-time special holiday sharing of a musical talent.  We encourage new singers, small choirs, groups of carolers, instrument recitals, and other music entertainment groups to reach out. For more information about 1:1 volunteer, entertainment volunteering opportunities, please contact Julianne at SPERO GARDENS- Senior Living at 262-345-5590.

(Highly open to parent/child volunteer opportunities & boy scout/girl scout/4H/NHS students/ church youth groups)

Give back with your crafty donations to seniors. Fall/Christmas holiday

(Bingo prizes needed)

Thank you for your interest in our SENIOR BINGO Prize volunteer listing through The Volunteer Center of Washington County! The senior residents at Spero Gardens– assisted living- LOVE to play BINGO.  The staff would be grateful to receive any donation of movie size candy or special fun prizes (holiday socks/hand pumper soaps for kitchen/crafty crochet towels) to present to our BINGO winners.  Be creative with your prize ideas!  The residents enjoy all sorts of crafts, cards, handmade bookmarks, fun treats.  (Allow your creativity to shine for your community)

Feel free call to send your donations directly to Julianne or Kristy, at the following mailing address: (We are happy to arrange to pick them up at the Hub or volunteer center too:))

SPERO GARDENS

Attn: Julianne Aulenbacher/Kristy Wilson

112 Peace Lutheran Pkwy

Hartford, WI 53027

We are grateful and blessed for your bingo prizes for our seniors and community.  It's our all-time favorite activity.

Have you ever wanted to help an adopted or foster child but don't know where to begin? Start here, at The Ranch with our Stable Moments mentorship program where you will be paired with one child and one horse for a ground work (non-riding) session one hour per week. Training is provided!

Cedar Springs Therapeutic Ranch is looking for volunteers to help with our Equine assisted therapy sessions throughout the week. To be able to help our clients best therapy consists of an Instructor, a horse lead walker, and two side walkers. Our biggest need currently is for Side-Walkers. Side-walkers walk along the side of the horse during therapy sessions to help maintain balance for the rider. Training will be provided. Lessons run from 3PM-7PM weeknights (except Fridays). The Ranch is a fun place to be!

Cedar Springs Therapeutic Ranch has about 11 acres that we need to take care of and with our busy schedule, we need help! We have riding lawn mower and the tools to do the job, we just need the people generous enough to donate their time to do it. Please reach out today if you are interested!

We serve a multitude of people in our community and one of the families is Spanish speaking with two children in our equine assisted therapy program. We need a translator to come at least once per month, more would be great, on Thursdays from 5-6 PM when the family is here. The instructor and team would like to let the family know how their session went and have conversations as needed. We would also like this person to review our documents that go out to families once we convert them to Spanish.

Staffing Programs may include: 

We are seeking volunteers to bake Otis Spunkmeyer cookies and assist with sales. Sales occur every Tuesday of the month, shifts available at 8 am to 11 am and/or 11 am to 2 pm. Volunteers do not have to be available each Tuesday.

Looking for smiling faces and friendly conversation!

Escort patients to and from the lobby to the Breast Imaging area with warmth and professionalism.

We are looking for Recreation Volunteers (formerly Group Hosts) to help in a variety of ways.

Blue Lotus is almost fully booked for the summer with groups who serve people with disabilities, seniors, those experiencing economic hardship, and many others who have life challenges. These outings occur seven days a week, during the day and in the evening.

This means we need plenty of volunteers to help ensure our guests have a fun, relaxing and safe experience. Come and enjoy time outdoors with guests who will certainly touch your heart.  If you can help us for even one day, you will make a difference.

You can assist by:

While the boats are always our greatest area of need, being willing to help with even one or two of these items will make a big difference.

If you have not previously completed a volunteer application, we will need to have one submitted before your first time helping. We will also ask that you arrive 15 minutes early for a brief orientation.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions! lisa@thebluelotuscenter.org

Help us maintain the stunning gardens and potted flowers that greet our more than 3500 guests with profound life challenges when they arrive at Blue Lotus. No experience or green thumb necessary!  Our master gardener, Suzanne will provide guidance on what tasks you will be working on. No need to pre-register online - you can just show up. We have tools and gloves that you can borrow, or feel free to bring your own!

Questions? Call (262) 675-2473 or email lisa@thebluelotuscenter.org

Horizon knows that one out of every four dying Americans is a Veteran. At Horizon Home Care & Hospice / Kathy Hospice / Lawlis Family Hospice, we believe that Veterans deserve special consideration with regard to our volunteer program.

The goal of our Veteran to Veteran Hospice Volunteer Program is to match Veterans and Active Military individuals to Veteran hospice patients. We know that because of their common military experience, Veterans are able to form a bond that goes beyond their civilian roles.

Whether you are interested in making home visits or visiting patients at one of our hospice in-patient units in Mequon or West Bend, we have several roles to help you provide support to our Veterans.

We Honor Veterans at Horizon. Please contact us today to find out more about how you can be involved. 

Make a difference in the Hartford area by delivering hot meals to our seniors and home bound clients. Horizon Home Care & Hospice has several Meals on Wheels routes in Milwaukee metro areas, and we wanted to expand our coverage. If interested in joining our team of dedicated volunteer delivery drivers, please contact us today for more information. 

Horizon Home Care & Hospice is looking for a few beautiful souls to volunteer at our Kathy Hospice in-patient unit. If you enjoy meeting new people and are interested in providing a helping hand to our lovely nursing staff, then this may be the perfect role for you!

As a Hospice Companion you will be well prepared to serve the needs of our patients and their families. There is extensive training, much of it centered around therapeutic communication with the dying and the grieving. We are certified by Joint Commission and report to the State Board. As required, you should plan on 10-15 hours of orientation, broken out over several sessions and a few days. We will also provide you with training on direct patient care, so you are able to assist our nurses and aides with some essential functions at our hospice in-patient unit. You truly are, and will feel like, a part of the care team at Kathy Hospice.

It should also be noted that our volunteer program is very flexible. Whether you are retired and have lots of extra time on your hands or you're extremely busy yet feel the need to give back to your community, we will make it work for you and your schedule.

Please feel free to reach out to us today, to apply or just to make an inquiry. We'd love to hear from you!

To ensure your safety, and the safety of our patients and staff, Horizon follows all CDC guidelines. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Horizon will provide all necessary protective equipment and supplies to ensure that all safe practices can be followed.

Horizon Home Care & Hospice is looking for that special volunteer to bring joy to the life of a hospice patient, just by sharing yourself. If you're seeking a rewarding experience and have a couple extra hours a week to spare, visiting an in-home hospice patient may be just what you are looking for. We are certified by Joint Commission and report to State Board. As required, you should plan on 5-10 hours of orientation, broken out over several sessions. Please contact us today for more information!

To ensure your safety, and the safety of our patients and staff, Horizon follows all CDC guidelines. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Horizon will provide all necessary protective equipment and supplies to ensure that all safe practices can be followed.

Description

It is the mission of the Youth and Family Project to provide supportive services to youth and families, helping them achieve an increased sense of safety hope and belonging. To continue to support families in Washington County, we are looking for energetic and fun-loving individuals to serve on our Fundraising Committee. Our goal is to develop creative fundraisers aligned with our mission that bring families and community together!

Major Tasks of the Fundraising Committee:

Experience in fundraising or event planning is helpful, but not required!

Time Commitment:

Fundraising committee meets virtually, twice per month on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 3:30-4:30 pm. Responsibilities require 1-4 hours of work per week. Attend at least one Youth and Family Project event per year. Committee members are asked to commit to a 2 year term, if possible.

Child Protection Policy: The Youth and Family Project, Inc. provides many services to vulnerable populations and recognizes that anyone may have the potential to abuse children in some way. The Youth and Family Project will take all reasonable steps to ensure unsuitable people are prevented from working with children. Prior to volunteer work, all prospective volunteers must complete an application form. The application form will elicit information about an applicant's past and a self disclosure about any criminal record. The application can be found here:  https://form.jotform.com/251546028323149.

The Youth and Family Project is looking for an individual to regularly mow the agency lawn. Lawn mower will be provided. The area to be mowed is small and generally flat with the exception of one slight incline on the east side of the building. Schedule is completely flexible and the mowing can be completed at any time. 

Child Protection Policy: The Youth and Family Project, Inc. provides many services to vulnerable populations and recognizes that anyone may have the potential to abuse children in some way. The Youth and Family Project will take all reasonable steps to ensure unsuitable people are prevented from working with children. Prior to volunteer work, all prospective volunteers must complete an application form. The application form will elicit information about an applicant's past and a self disclosure about any criminal record. The application can be found here: https://form.jotform.com/251546028323149.

Rides and Reins Therapeutic Riding Center is seeking volunteers to help improve the grounds and gardens. Additional help/support is needed in the form of donations to offset the costs.  From plants to mulch, Rides and Reins needs the community's help!  

How can YOU help? 

Call Lisa at 262-717-5637 for further information or with any questions! Thank you!

Rides and Reins Therapeutic Riding Center

4371 Arthur Rd. 

Slinger, WI

ridesandreins@gmail.com

Join our stewardship team and volunteer community as we care for and restore the natural habitat for plants and animals, including tree planting, seed collecting, trail maintenance, and invasive plant removal on our preserves. Open to ages 14+. The locations vary around Ozaukee, Washington, and Milwaukee Counties. Sign up on our website events calendar!

SIGN UP FOR WORKDAYS HERE: owlt.org/calendar

Please complete a volunteer application/waiver prior to sign up.

Citizen Advocates Fusion is a music group for everyone that loves music.

We welcome people of all abilities and all ages to join in whatever way they are able.
Families are encouraged to attend together!

As a Fusion volunteer, you would be an integral part of this all inclusive music group. As a volunteer you will be considered a member of the group, you will also help support other members of the group by helping them learn new songs, learn dances, use the instruments, encourage them and build relationships with them. 

This volunteer opportunity works best for volunteers willing to commit to being a regular part of the group so that you can learn the songs and build relationships, but if you can only attend once, we'd love for you to join us anyways!

Help Keep West Bend Beautiful by volunteering with Roots and Branches!

Are you interested in helping plant, water or maintain the BEAUTIFUL gardens around the West Bend Community? Roots and Branches oversees gardens on Oak Street, Barton gardens and the garden beds in downtown West Bend. While the growing season has come to a close for 2024, we are actively signing folks up for 2025! If you are interested in learning how YOU can help keep our community blooming, let us know! The time commitment ranges from 12 hours a season to 40 hours depending on your availability and the size of the garden. 

We can't do it without the support of the community!

Stay at a campsite at the horse campground and volunteer a few hours per day/about 20 hours per week. Greet and assist campers with information about the property and facilities. Assist in daily campground operations and set an example by being a model camper. Clean campsites, check facilities and assist with light maintenance. Dispense property information and assist with campground programs. Enjoy the company of other campers and make sure that they enjoy their stay. Potential hosts must camp onsite Friday through Sunday with at least one horse.

Provide excellent customer service by orienting visitors to the property and local area, disseminating information and materials related to rules and regulations, program schedules, interpretive resources, facilities, and other recreational opportunities. Assist with guest speakers and school group visits. Assist with inventorying activity packs, educational materials, and supplies. Provide minor interior and exterior facility upkeep and maintenance. Maintain live animal aquarium displays. Manage sales of merchandise.

St. Vincent de Paul is in need of some help! All locations Hartford/Jackson/Slinger/West Bend

•  Volunteering is easy and fun.
•  Meet new people while serving the needs of the poor
•  Discover your way of giving to the less fortunate

Volunteering comes in many different forms. Imagine yourself helping people shop or stocking goods in the store. Cleaning store stock or helping process the goods are a few examples of how you can serve a neighbor in need. The savings gained through your volunteer efforts go directly to the needy.

If you are a teenager looking for service hours, a retiree looking for some way to contribute or just need to get our of the house, please consider the work that never stops giving.

Physical Requirements

St. Vincent de Paul is in need of some help! All locations Hartford/Jackson/Slinger/West Bend

•  Volunteering is easy and fun.
•  Meet new people while serving the needs of the poor
•  Discover your way of giving to the less fortunate

Volunteering comes in many different forms. Imagine yourself helping people shop or stocking goods in the store. Cleaning store stock or helping process the goods are a few examples of how you can serve a neighbor in need. The savings gained through your volunteer efforts go directly to the needy.

If you are a teenager looking for service hours, a retiree looking for some way to contribute or just need to get our of the house, please consider the work that never stops giving.

Physical Requirements

St. Vincent de Paul is in need of some help! All locations Hartford/Jackson/Slinger/West Bend

•  Volunteering is easy and fun.
•  Meet new people while serving the needs of the poor
•  Discover your way of giving to the less fortunate

Volunteering comes in many different forms. Imagine yourself helping people shop or stocking goods in the store. Cleaning store stock or helping process the goods are a few examples of how you can serve a neighbor in need. The savings gained through your volunteer efforts go directly to the needy.

If you are a teenager looking for service hours, a retiree looking for some way to contribute or just need to get our of the house, please consider the work that never stops giving.

Physical Requirements

St. Vincent de Paul is in need of some help! All locations Hartford/Jackson/Slinger/West Bend

•  Volunteering is easy and fun.
•  Meet new people while serving the needs of the poor
•  Discover your way of giving to the less fortunate

Volunteering comes in many different forms. Imagine yourself helping people shop or stocking goods in the store. Cleaning store stock or helping process the goods are a few examples of how you can serve a neighbor in need. The savings gained through your volunteer efforts go directly to the needy.

If you are a teenager looking for service hours, a retiree looking for some way to contribute or just need to get our of the house, please consider the work that never stops giving.

Physical Requirements

Come join in the fun at Cedar Community. Volunteers are needed to assist Life Enrichment Staff with special events each month. Receive our newsletter each month and pick and choose what you are interested in and what fits into your schedule. Volunteer one time a month or as often as you wish. Come by yourself , with family or bring a friend. This opportunity is a great way at meeting new people. sharing your talents and giving back to help others. 

The Labyrinth Garden is a 90-foot diameter earth sculpture designed in the tradition of a seven-circuit Cretan labyrinth. It's a beautiful setting for meditation and reflection, lined with  perennials, annuals, herbs, bulbs and ornamental grasses. This garden was built by and continues to be completely maintained by local volunteers.

If you're an experienced gardener (or looking to learn!) you can join our volunteer crew seasonally, from April to October. Our primary needs include adopting a 15 to 30-foot section of garden to visit and maintain weekly. Each plot owner is responsible for weeding, deadheading, and working the soil. No watering or planting is necessary. (P.s. we are flexible if you can't make every week due to a vacation, etc. We're just looking for overall reliability!)

Ages 16+ for plot adoption please. This can also make a great volunteer opportunity for kids of all ages and parents/grandparents/guardians to do together!

Additional volunteer needs may include:

You support is what makes this beautiful garden available for enjoyment today and for years to come. Thank you!

If you have a smile to share, a positive attitude, and a couple of hours to share, the Activity Center for 50+ers would love your help!

The Center is enhancing its services by introducing a new information table in the lobby/reception area.  This table will provie visitors with helpful details about our programs, activities and services. Volunteers staffing the table will also offer brief tours for those interested in exploring what the Center has to offier.  Training will be provided. 

If you are interested in volunteering, please let Paula know.  A sign-up schedule will be available at the Information Table.  Come on in to sign up! Your time and support-no matter how small-will make a big difference!

Every animal deserves a clean bed to sleep on and a sanitary dish to eat out of. In this volunteer role you will play a huge and essential support role to our shelter by providing our animals the comfort of these necessities. Duties include washing bowls, washing/folding laundry and washing used litter boxes in the sink. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to help animals from a distance or to ease their way into caring for animals directly!    

In the realm of compassion and care, few roles hold the significance and transformative power quite like that of a hospice volunteer.  Steeping into this sacred space, you embark on a journey of empathy, presence, and profound human connection. 

Being a hospice volunteer is about giving your time and presence to others.  Whether through a gentle touch, a listening ear, or simple sitting quietly by someone's side, you become the steadfast support those facing end-of-life need.

Hospice volunteers engage in conversation, listen to stories, read books, newspapers, magazines or share stories.  Share a talent such as singing, crafting, playing board games or cards.  

While hospice encompasses end-of-life support, it also embraces the celebration of life in its purest form.  As a volunteer, you are gifted with witnessing awe-inspired moments of joy, laughter, and profound reflection while sharing stores, recreating cherished memories, or helping with meaningful activities. 

Being a hospice volunteer is a calling that allows you to provide empathy, allow yourself to be vulnerable, and embrace the stories of each individual as they celebrate t heir life journey.  

Veteran volunteers are able to share hero to hero experiences

Volunteer with a friend, spouse, or sibling

Volunteer with your certified therapy dog.

Are you willing to accept this and embrace this opportunity to give to others?

Qualifications

Age 18

Training and Background Checks Provided by Preceptor

Valid Driver's License and Insurance

Help clean and maintain designated streets.

Distribute emergency preparedness materials at community events.

Assist firefighters with installing smoke alarms for residents in need.

Help with fire safety education events and school visits.

Assist with filing, data entry, and mailings.

Help set up polling locations and assist voters on Election Day.

Assist in organizing and coordinating city-sponsored events.

Digitize old videos and photos for the city's archives.

Assist in setting up booths, distributing materials, and engaging with the community at fairs and festivals.

Take photos of city events for social media and marketing.

Looking for volunteers to help with the Barton Adopt-a-plot Garden and gardens located on Oak Street for about an hour to weed and water. Need 1-2 people per week. Please contact Lisa at 262-335-5083.

Arrive at the stable at 7 am. 1 or 2 days a week for about 1.5 hours. Working with a lead volunteer to feed the horses hay in their slow feed bags & sweep up in the barn. Need to be comfortable around animals & steady on your feet. 

Help inspire young learners about the great outdoors. Every other week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, homeschool students come from all over southeast Wisconsin to Riveredge Nature Center to learn about science and the environment. Homeschool Assistants are responsible for aiding our education staff in keeping the group together while outdoors, supervising for short periods, helping children with their activities and crafts, and creating a safe, positive environment for children.

Consistency is preferred, must be able to hike up to 1 mile on unpaved terrain. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 12:30pm-3:00pm spots available. Please follow this link to complete our volunteer application and receive training. Background check required.

Riveredge Nature Center is committed to supporting conservation through education that awakens curiosity, engages the body, and explores connections to nature for all generations. We envision a world of healthier human and natural communities. We hope to prioritize adventure, a sense of place, discovery, and joy. Our vision and goals are made possible by our wonderful group of committed volunteers. If you are interested in getting outdoors and helping us build healthier human and natural communities, we'd love to have you join us! 

Volunteer will first shadow and train for any programs of interest. These can include, but are not limited to : Looking at Life, Communities and Ecosystems, Garden Explorations, Sensitizing, and many more based on the season. Once they are comfortable with the material, they will lead school groups of about 10-14 students on their own for that designated program, usually including a teacher or parent chaperone. 

*If teaching Pond or River programs, the volunteer educator will always be co-teaching with another Staff Educator.

Programs typically run anywhere between 90 minutes and 3 hours, with both morning and afternoon options available. We ask that volunteers lead at least three programs each season if available (Fall, Winter, and Spring).

Background check required. 

Riveredge Nature Center is committed to supporting conservation through education that awakens curiosity, engages the body, and explores connections to nature for all generations. We envision a world of healthier human and natural communities. We hope to prioritize adventure, a sense of place, discovery, and joy. Our vision and goals are made possible by our wonderful group of committed volunteers. If you are interested in getting outdoors and helping us build healthier human and natural communities, we'd love to have you join us! 

Casa Guadalupe Education Center Inc. is seeking volunteers ages 14 and older that have a passion for Education and helping kids learn. At our after school Read to Succeed program, you will help Hispanic elementary school students with their English reading and comprehension skills, as well as help with their homework.

The program meets twice a week during the school year on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30pm at St. Mary's gymnasium in West Bend. You do not have to know Spanish to work with these students. You are welcome to volunteer when your schedule allows. We will schedule volunteers on a monthly basis to see volunteers’ availability and will send that schedule to all participating volunteers. This program will go from late September – mid May.

Casa Guadalupe Education Center Inc. is seeking volunteers ages 14 and older that have a passion for Education and helping kids learn. At our after school Read to Succeed program, you will help Hispanic elementary school students with their English reading and comprehension skills, as well as help with their homework.

The program meets twice a week during the school year on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00-5:00pm at Lincoln Elementary School in Hartford. You do not have to know Spanish to work with these students. You are welcome to volunteer when your schedule allows. We will schedule volunteers on a monthly basis to see volunteers’ availability and will send that schedule to all participating volunteers. This program will go from late September – early May.

Casa Guadalupe Education Center, Inc. is looking for people who love working with kids to serve as childcare providers while their parents attend English classes or other learning and informational events. Experience in childcare is preferable. Most classes will take place either at our facility in West Bend, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-7:30pm, or Monday and Wednesday evenings in Hartford from 6-730pm. 

Inquiring volunteers must have a BIG heart and an interest in having fun with a new friend. You must be at least 16 years old, have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation, a telephone, verifiable auto insurance, reside or work in Washington County, and complete all steps of the volunteer enrollment process.

Are you incredibly organized and love helping people? Love Solving Predictable Problems? Love Answering Questions? We have a fun customer service role for you. We need your friendly voice on the phone. Your great customer service in our lobby We pay year-round, yet you are probably working about ONE or THREE HOURS per month!! Some months, you may not work at all, others you’ll be super busy. 

Who are you? A retired person, a stay at home parent, a college student. ·      Computer Savvy ·      Have your own computer (not just a phone) with a printer. ·      Know how to enter customer information for inbound orders. ·      Able to pass a background check. ·      Have a friendly voice on the phone, with courteous demeanor. ·      Willing to say “I’ll find out” if you are unsure of the answer. ·      Have attended or participated in live theater. ·      Know how to use either Excel or Google Sheets to print out reports. ·      Intuitive - Can spot trends, Suggest Ticket Sales Ideas. ·      Willing to Create Premium Seating “Tags” for seating ·      Willing to print reports during performance periods. We will train you on our ticketing software to provide customer service, answer questions, and support consumers as they prepare to attend our live, local West Bend Theater Company performances. 

We need someone willing to provide exceptional customer service, in a friendly, positive manner. Calls are busiest in November and December. Part of this job Includes printing reports, or providing a simple summary of ticket sales to management, handling community sponsors, and assisting with ticket voucher redemption. Again, we will train you on our software and how to do the job.

Respond to info@wbtheatreco.com

FRIENDS, Inc. is a local shelter that houses individuals and families who are fleeing from violence and abuse. We provide housing and support services to those who need it the most. 

We are looking for someone like you to help with childcare for our clients during group sessions.  

This position provides structured childcare (read stories, snack, craft/art projects) during weekly support groups for children ages eight and under.

Are you interested?

For more information or questions contact us at 262-334-5598 ext.114 or outreach@friendswi.org

Training, orientation and support provided. 

*Application and background check required.* 

FRIENDS, Inc. is looking for On-Call SANE Advocates to provide support to survivors of sexual assault.

When an individual has been sexually assaulted, they are encouraged to go to their local emergency room to have a Sexual Assault Nurse Exam (SANE) completed. 

This volunteer opportunity offers support to victims of sexual assault at the time of their medical exam (SANE exam). The On-Call SANE Advocate is responsible for providing emotional support as needed and information about FRIENDS services and other community resources for victims and their families.

As an On-Call SANE Advocate you are required to sign up to cover 2+ weekdays a month on whatever days work for you assuming they are not taken.

On-call schedules start at 4:30pm and end the same day at 9:00pm, on call response time: 45 min.   

Note: Advocate is responsible for being available during the slots they singed up to cover, between the times stated above. 

Locations On-Call SANE Advocates might respond to:

Froedtert West Bend Hospital

Aurora Medical Center Washington County

Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital

Aurora Grafton Medical Center

Training, orientation and support provided. 

Application and background check required. 

For more information or questions contact us at 262-334-5598 ext.114 or outreach@friendswi.org

FRIENDS, Inc. is looking for On-Call SANE Advocates to provide support to survivors of sexual assault.

When an individual has been sexually assaulted, they are encouraged to go to their local emergency room to have a Sexual Assault Nurse Exam (SANE) completed. 

This volunteer opportunity offers support to victims of sexual assault at the time of their medical exam (SANE exam). The On-Call SANE Advocate is responsible for providing emotional support as needed and information about FRIENDS services and other community resources for victims and their families.

As an On-Call SANE Advocate you are required to sign up to cover 3+ weekends a year.

On-call schedules start Fridays at 4:30pm and end Sundays at 9:00pm, on call response time: 45 min.   

Note: Advocate is responsible for being available during the weekend slots they signed up to cover, between the days and times stated above. 

Locations On-Call SANE Advocates might respond to:

Froedtert West Bend Hospital

Aurora Medical Center Washington County

Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital

Aurora Grafton Medical Center

Training, orientation and support provided. 

Application and background check required. 

For more information or questions contact us 262-334-5598 ext.114 or outreach@friendswi.org

FRIENDS, Inc. is a local shelter that houses individuals and families who are fleeing from violence and abuse. We provide housing and support services to those who need it the most. Included with a safe environment, residents and their children receive food and personal care items.

We are looking for someone like you to help grocery shop for shelter at least once a month via a signup list. 

Current grocery pick up time is at 9 am each Friday. 

Are you interested?

For more information or questions contact us at 262-334-5598 ext.114 or outreach@friendswi.org

Training, orientation and support provided. 

*Application and background check required.* 

Chix 4 a Cause has a mission of helping to ease the burden of cancer... one Gift of Love at a time. As a volunteer-led organization, we are looking for a special person or persons to help with our Gift of Love program (GOL).

We need an empathetic person to help interview GOL nominees (cancer patients). Ideal volunteers would also help put together Gifts of Love using our supply at the office and complete other tasks for our unique Gifts of Love. Our volunteer would also go along on some of the presentations of the Gifts of Love to the recipients.

Best candidates for this position would be those in current or prior medical professions, cancer survivors or family/friends of cancer survivors/patients, or just those who truly understand the hardships, burdens, and roller-coaster that is a cancer diagnosis.

While the time spent will vary for this position, Chix 4 a Cause typically does between 5 and 9 Gifts of Love per month. This position will have support, training, and appreciation from Chix 4 a Cause staff. Our volunteer would not have to "do it all" for each gift. Presentation of a Gift of Love is usually about one hour. Interviews can vary between 20 minutes and an hour if the cancer fighter would like an understanding ear.

Please reach out if you are considering this position. We are seeking 2 to 3 individuals for this position. All volunteers for this position must pass a background check as they are privy to private information for the cancer patients applying to be a Gift of Love Recipient.

We are excited to introduce a new initiative titled the "Embrace Your Pace Initiative.” For context, the Senior Activity Center's existing Outdoor Adventures Group typically meets at The Hub/Volunteer Center/MOWA Parking Area and explores the Eisenbahn Trail, covering various points of interest, including downtown West Bend, River Walk, Riverside Park, Labyrinth, Regner Park, etc.

Recognizing the challenge of accommodating individuals with varying levels of mobility, Interfaith Caregivers of Washington County and the Center’s team proposed the formation of an entirely new group. This specific Outdoor Adventures Group will be specifically tailored for individuals with canes, walkers, walking aids, wheelchairs (accompanied by a helper), etc. Thus the "Embrace Your Pace Initiative.”

Need:

- We are looking for volunteers to help guide the individuals along the Eisenbahn Trail for a up to a 30-minute walk. 

- Starting point is on the East side of The Hub - near the outdoor sculptures. This is also where there is a public parking lot for additional parking. "Eisenbahn trail parking in West Bend"

- Walks will be held the first Wednesday of the month (Weather permitting) - volunteers can join any month they are able. (June 5, July 3, Aug 7, Sept 4, Oct 2, Nov 6)

- Timeframe: 10-11am. Help gather the participants starting at 10am - prompt walk start at 10:30am. 

- If there are numerous volunteers, you can “buddy up” with a participant for conversation. 

- Participants are welcome to gather at The Hub for coffee and conversation afterwards.

Interested? Contact Clare at 262-365-0902 or clare@ifc4seniors.org

Interact with adoptable cats while providing them with a clean cage. Cleaners commit to one day a week from 8:00 a.m. to noon helping to care for our adoptable cats. Responsibilities include scooping litter boxes, providing fresh food and water, wiping down cat condos, washing dishes, and doing laundry. We are always in need of cat cage/room cleaners, and this is a great way to help with the everyday workings of the shelter!

Would be so sweet! 

Lakeshore Community Health Care is looking for a volunteer with a green thumb to tend to the rose bushes and flower beds outside of our clinic. Our plantings are well established, just need some pruning, weeding and general upkeep a few times throughout the year -- typically early spring, mid-summer, and in the fall. 

If you have a few hours to give and love to garden, we want to meet you!

Volunteers are the heart of our community coffee shop. We're supporting local nonprofits while serving up soul-warming drinks & sweet treats. It's a wonderful combo, and it wouldn't be possible without people like you.

Here are a few ways your time and talents can assist our team:

– Working the register: a friendly, welcoming demeanor and comfort handling credit card and cash transactions  

– Food preparation: basic knife skills and a willingness to learn and adhere to strict health codes

– Barista: brewing coffee and learning to pour the perfect shot of espresso for our hand-crafted drink menu

– General cleaning: assist with keeping our café and dining areas clean and welcoming spaces for all guests

Volunteers must be 16+ to join our team. No experience? No worries. We thoroughly train and continue to teach as much as you’d like to learn!

Here's a little something to sweeten the deal: ALL Hub volunteers receive a free shift drink (Yes, that means your favorite latte, tea, coffee or cold brew) as a thank you for all that you do!

You can jump right over to our volunteer form >> here. 
Learn more about the Hub - Social Good Brews >> here. 

Are you the voice of authority? Enjoy knowing where everything is? Want to be sure it gets put back where it belongs? THIS this is your Jam!! Stage managers make sure that the actors, the props, the supplies and the people are all where they need to be, when they need to be there. Having a touch of OCD might prove to be useful after all! We need you to be part of the team beginning April 10. You are the GLUE that holds the show together. To take on this fun and important role, just reach out to Nancy at 262-305-9613 via text or e-mail ncstorrs@aol.com

You can make a difference helping seniors in Washington County! Give the Gift of a Lift by providing transportation for seniors age 60+ to medical appointments.  Volunteer on YOUR schedule using your personal car or Interfaith mini-van.  Note: vans are used primarily for wheelchair rides and longer distances.  Join our team of amazing volunteers!

Are you interested in assisting a senior by shopping for groceries?  Interfaith volunteers can do the grocery shopping entirely or transport a senior by assisting with an extra pair of hands to fill their cart and unload back at home.

Do you enjoy getting your hands dirty?  Lend a hand by donating your time at Lac Lawrann Conservancy. Help with various projects, including invasive species removal, trail maintenance, habitat restoration and more.  No special skills are required!

Reach out with when you are available and we will set up a time for your group to help at LLC.

LLC is looking for volunteers to assist with:

*Potting over 5 thousand plants leading up to our annual wildflower sale on May 11th.  We pot on Tuesday's and Thursday's  in April from 9-12 in the LLC barn then have a potluck lunch afterwards.  We have chairs for those who are unable to stand and pot plants.

*Day of sale volunteers needed on May 11th from 9am-1pm, no gardening experience needed!  The event is always a very fun community event.

This volunteer position (for volunteers 18+) offers interpreter and translation support to help support FRIENDS, Inc. team members best serve victims of domestic and sexual violence in our community. You may interpret during scheduled 1v1 appointments, groups, or translate general documents.

At Cedar Valley you will work together with a group of people

who are all about bringing Hospitality and Sanctuary to guests.

Our task list changes often, so we're looking for a few people who are good at a bunch of things.

The mission of the Habitat Healer program is to preserve and improve the health and biodiversity of Riveredge Nature Center’s natural sanctuary. However, the program recognizes several other important individual and community educational goals as well. These include:

The Habitat Healers are led by Riveredge’s Research & Conservation Director, Matt Smith, and meet every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to Noon.

This group engages in the following activities:

Riveredge Nature Center is committed to supporting conservation through education that awakens curiosity, engages the body, and explores connections to nature for all generations. We envision a world of healthier human and natural communities. We hope to prioritize adventure, a sense of place, discovery, and joy. Our vision and goals are made possible by our wonderful group of committed volunteers. If you are interested in getting outdoors and helping us build healthier human and natural communities, we'd love to have you join us! 

Most activities and events at Riveredge are planned and staffed by volunteers. They start with a planning committee that designs the event and the activities that will be included. From there volunteers are recruited to make it happen. You can commit to spend just a couple of hours working at the event or you can be deeply involved making it happen and just about any level of commitment in between, it’s your choice.

To apply or get more information, please fill out our volunteer application here.

Riveredge Nature Center is committed to supporting conservation through education that awakens curiosity, engages the body, and explores connections to nature for all generations. We envision a world of healthier human and natural communities. We hope to prioritize adventure, a sense of place, discovery, and joy. Our vision and goals are made possible by our wonderful group of committed volunteers. If you are interested in getting outdoors and helping us build healthier human and natural communities, we'd love to have you join us! 

To apply or get more information, please fill out our volunteer application here.

Riveredge Nature Center is committed to supporting conservation through education that awakens curiosity, engages the body, and explores connections to nature for all generations. We envision a world of healthier human and natural communities. We hope to prioritize adventure, a sense of place, discovery, and joy. Our vision and goals are made possible by our wonderful group of committed volunteers. If you are interested in getting outdoors and helping us build healthier human and natural communities, we'd love to have you join us! 

Volunteer to serve community seniors through Interfaith Caregivers. Our mission is "To connect seniors with caring volunteers to help them remain independent." 

Volunteers help us in so many ways, including the following: 

Volunteer Perks:

How to get started: 

Interfaith Caregivers of Washington County
2374A W. Washington St. West Bend, WI 53095
Ph: 262-365-0902
Website: www.interfaithwashco.org

Chix 4 a Cause is looking for an organized individual who can help manage volunteers for our events and office. We would love to have someone join us who can help determine needed tasks, assign tasks to volunteers, track volunteer hours in our online software, communicate with volunteers (via email or phone) and attend our events. Our busiest event, Kickin' & Sippin' is in fall, late September to early October. Kickin' & Sippin' this year is September 30th. The volunteer coordinator would put in about 5 hours per month, more during preparation for our fall event.

We are located in West Bend but can be flexible on meetings and some work may be done virtually.  Please contact us today to learn more.

WCHS is invited to many community events throughout the year, especially in the summer months. Community Ambassadors attend these events on behalf of WCHS to raise awareness about the shelter, educate the public about WCHS and showcase our many amazing adoptable animals while attending these functions. Volunteers help for a period of 2-4 hours and typically the events are on Saturdays. Volunteers must be over the age of 18 and have a vehicle to be a community ambassador. If you have an outgoing personality and like conversing with new people, this might be just the fit for you!

An orientation for this role will be provided by WCHS.

The Friends of the West Bend Community Memorial Library are a group of people who are passionate about our local library. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that raises funds solely to enhance programs and services offered to all at the Library beyond what government funding provides.

As a Member of our Friends group, you will be helping us develop exciting community events, large group activities, fundraising, special programs, and more. Member will receive monthly updates on ways to serve the Friends. 

Some members choose to serve on a committee (for example: hospitality, fundraising, and more!) Others volunteer for special events like Free Coffee Fridays, our Book Sale, and (new this year!) a Farmer's Market table. 

A few member benefits include:

Interested in becoming a member? All you have to do is fill out this short & sweet form or connect with us by responding to this posting. 

Volunteers would spend time with a youth at the club, playing games, helping with homework, or just talking about their day. Some members improve greatly with one on one time with volunteers who show they care! 

This is a lead support group co-facilitator role.  Groups typically meet one day per week for 1.25 hours or if in a school setting, one day a week for 50 minutes during the academic school year. Co-facilitators are responsible for ensuring group format follows NAMI Wisconsin training, ensuring group members understand the purpose and rules for the group, offering options and support to teens sharing within the group, and ensuring all enrollment forms and attendance sheets are turned in following the group session.

Facilitator Qualifications:

Commitment:

Love nature? Looking to support conservation work? Interested in getting outside? Love to support local nonprofits? Want to be on call for volunteer opportunities? Not sure where to start? Look no further! 

Riveredge Nature Center is the place to be! With a variety of volunteer opportunities-- from working as a receptionist to working with homeschool students, helping with construction projects to monitoring sturgeon, hauling sap to working at summer camp-- there is something for everyone! 

We'd love to help you get set up with the right opportunity for your schedule, interests, and personal development! We offer a variety of opportunities for different mobility and skill levels. If you are interested in the outdoors we can help you find the perfect thing! 

Responding to this listing will connect you with our Volunteer Manager, Hannah Sedgwick, who can help you navigate our volunteer opportunities to find the right fit for you! 

Riveredge Nature Center is committed to supporting conservation through education that awakens curiosity, engages the body, and explores connections to nature for all generations. We envision a world of healthier human and natural communities. We hope to prioritize adventure, a sense of place, discovery, and joy. Our vision and goals are made possible by our wonderful group of committed volunteers. If you are interested in getting outdoors and helping us build healthier human and natural communities, we'd love to have you join us! 

Become a friendly face of The Bend Theater by:

Perks: 

*Please note: Some of our events contain mature content. All volunteers under the age of 18 will need to have a content waiver signed before volunteering.

Speaks to teens in school classrooms throughout Washington County as part of a national effort to help break down the stigma surrounding mental health issues by presenting the NAMI Ending the Silence program.

Requirements:  An adult who is living in recovery with a mental health condition or has a family member with a mental health condition. Individual can relate well to youth ages 13 – 18 and is comfortable speaking before groups of young people. Must have a relatively flexible schedule to be able to present during the school day.

Certification training: Must undergo formal interview process. Complete on-line training as well as in-person coaching & practice with ending the silence team. 

Commitment: Be available to perform AT LEAST one presentation per month for at least one school year. (Presentation schedules are coordinated to the speakers’ availability.)

Background check required.

Prospective facilitators must be family members (parents, siblings, adult children, spouses or partners) of individuals with mental illness. Must be a NAMI member. (Membership details disclosed upon interview) 

Certification training: Two-day weekend training sponsored by NAMI Wisconsin. Usually offered twice a year. Training, lodging, and meals are paid for by NAMI Wisconsin or NAMI Washington County. 

Commitment: Must be willing to facilitate at least one 90-minute group meeting per month for two years following certification.

Background check required.

Do you have a gift for working with young children? We are looking for volunteers for Nature in the Classroom. Nature in the Classroom is a science and literary program that is geared towards students from Kindergarten through 3rd grade.  Each month a volunteer comes into the classroom, introduces a topic, reads a story and engages the students in discussion and activities to explore the science behind it. Nature in the Classroom provides hands-on experiences for students, provides supplementary resources that teachers may not otherwise be able to provide in their classrooms, encourages respect for nature, and promotes Lac Lawrann Conservancy.

A background check to be able to go into the schools and being able to provide your own transportation is mandatory.

We will have our kickoff meeting in September 2022!

For more information, contact our volunteer coordinator: Courtney Cox-Poulsen info@laclawrann.org