Opportunities From: United Way of Dane County

Volunteer: Unpack Team Boxes

Volunteers are needed to unpack and inventory supplies from our Fall 2025 season of Girls on the Run. The supplies were used by our coaches to facilitate lessons and deliver GOTR programming at over 70 locations.

Our organization needs support in unpacking coach bins and first aid kits, removing/discarding used items, and taking detailed inventory of remaining supplies that can be repurposed for the following season. 

If interested in helping with this project, please contact Julia.miller@girlsontherun.org or call 608-831-4687.

Nonprofit: Girls On The Run Of South Central WI, Inc.

Volunteers are needed to unpack and inventory supplies from our Fall 2025 season of Girls on the Run. The supplies were used by our coaches to facilitate lessons and deliver GOTR programming at over 70 locations.

Our organization needs support in unpacking coach bins and first aid kits, removing/discarding used items, and taking detailed inventory of remaining supplies that can be repurposed for the following season. 

If interested in helping with this project, please contact Julia.miller@girlsontherun.org or call 608-831-4687.

Nonprofit: Girls On The Run Of South Central WI, Inc.

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Dec 1, 2025

Zip Code: 53717

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Supply Needs

Girls on the Run has a great use for supplies to deliver our program each season. Our supplies provide a high-quality, safe, and fun program experience that is sure to inspire, motivate, and empower the kids we serve. Commonly needed items include, markers (washable), pens, sidewalk chalk, poster board, stickers, pipe cleaners, pony beads, index cards, zip lock plastic bags, and more. For a full list, visit our Amazon Wish List.

Nonprofit: Girls On The Run Of South Central WI, Inc.

Girls on the Run has a great use for supplies to deliver our program each season. Our supplies provide a high-quality, safe, and fun program experience that is sure to inspire, motivate, and empower the kids we serve. Commonly needed items include, markers (washable), pens, sidewalk chalk, poster board, stickers, pipe cleaners, pony beads, index cards, zip lock plastic bags, and more. For a full list, visit our Amazon Wish List.

Nonprofit: Girls On The Run Of South Central WI, Inc.

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 53717

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: The Holiday Wish List

Computer Paper

Fax Toner - HP 26x Laser Jet

Lexmark C2326 Toner - Black, Magenta, Cyan, and Yellow

Nonprofit: Specialty Care Free Clinic

Computer Paper

Fax Toner - HP 26x Laser Jet

Lexmark C2326 Toner - Black, Magenta, Cyan, and Yellow

Nonprofit: Specialty Care Free Clinic

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 53713

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: 2025 Holiday Wishlist to Support Adult Literacy

Change a life through literacy. For more than 50 years, Literacy Network has helped thousands of adults in Dane County build English and literacy skills to reach their goals and achieve their dreams. You can help make learning possible by donating:

New laptops for students attending virtual classesMetro Transit bus passes or gas cards for students traveling to in-person classes

Your gift supports over 1,550 adult learners working toward a brighter future. Thank you for making a difference!

Nonprofit: Literacy Network

Change a life through literacy. For more than 50 years, Literacy Network has helped thousands of adults in Dane County build English and literacy skills to reach their goals and achieve their dreams. You can help make learning possible by donating:

New laptops for students attending virtual classesMetro Transit bus passes or gas cards for students traveling to in-person classes

Your gift supports over 1,550 adult learners working toward a brighter future. Thank you for making a difference!

Nonprofit: Literacy Network

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Dec 31, 2025

Zip Code: 53713-1900

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Wish List - Cedar Chips!

We would greatly appreciate donations of Cedar Chips from Menards for our gardens.  Here is link to make it easy for you to find just what we need.  https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/landscaping-materials/mulch/cedar-chips-2-0-cu-ft/1803008/p-1444444230769-c-1539779646023.htm

Nonprofit: Hope & A Future

We would greatly appreciate donations of Cedar Chips from Menards for our gardens.  Here is link to make it easy for you to find just what we need.  https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/landscaping-materials/mulch/cedar-chips-2-0-cu-ft/1803008/p-1444444230769-c-1539779646023.htm

Nonprofit: Hope & A Future

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 53719

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Wish List- Veggie Garden Supports!

Our veggie garden feeds our residents, staff, volunteers, and through donation, the community!  We will greatly appreciate donations of the following items to support the growth of our vegetable garden:  

25 (or any) sturdy tomato cages
2 containers liquid garden fertilizer - any general, all purpose versions.
6 Bags of seed starting soil
All sizes seed starting containers/trays w clear humidity lids.
Plastic Plant markers

Nonprofit: Hope & A Future

Our veggie garden feeds our residents, staff, volunteers, and through donation, the community!  We will greatly appreciate donations of the following items to support the growth of our vegetable garden:  

25 (or any) sturdy tomato cages
2 containers liquid garden fertilizer - any general, all purpose versions.
6 Bags of seed starting soil
All sizes seed starting containers/trays w clear humidity lids.
Plastic Plant markers

Nonprofit: Hope & A Future

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 53719

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Wish List - Crafting Corner Supplies

Crafts and art activities are a vital part of community.  We will greatly benefit from donations of the following items to keep the creativity flowing:  multi colored construction paper and cardstock, double sided tape, watercolor sets (here is a link to watercolor sets)

Nonprofit: Hope & A Future

Crafts and art activities are a vital part of community.  We will greatly benefit from donations of the following items to keep the creativity flowing:  multi colored construction paper and cardstock, double sided tape, watercolor sets (here is a link to watercolor sets)

Nonprofit: Hope & A Future

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 53719

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Wish List- Potluck/Party Supplies!

Monthly potlucks are a favorite community event.  All are invited!  Parties are essential to nurturing the soul and celebrating life.  We go through a lot of party supplies so if you are able, donations of the following items will keep the parties well stocked:  

small plastic cups
small and dinner sized paper plates
paper or plastic bowls
plastic forks

Nonprofit: Hope & A Future

Monthly potlucks are a favorite community event.  All are invited!  Parties are essential to nurturing the soul and celebrating life.  We go through a lot of party supplies so if you are able, donations of the following items will keep the parties well stocked:  

small plastic cups
small and dinner sized paper plates
paper or plastic bowls
plastic forks

Nonprofit: Hope & A Future

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 53719

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Holiday Cookie and Home Decorating

Help us get ready for the holiday season!  We need a group to assist with getting our decorating completed. If you love to spread holiday cheer, please grab some friends to help get our home designed for the holidays.  We also need assistance with decorating cookies!

Nonprofit: Hope & A Future

Help us get ready for the holiday season!  We need a group to assist with getting our decorating completed. If you love to spread holiday cheer, please grab some friends to help get our home designed for the holidays.  We also need assistance with decorating cookies!

Nonprofit: Hope & A Future

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Dec 10, 2025

Zip Code: 53719

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Process Donations at Habitat ReStore - Individuals & Groups Welcome!

Want to have a fun time while supporting an important cause? Volunteer with the Habitat ReStore!

Habitat ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, building materials and appliances at a fraction of the retail price. Our ReStores have diverted 12,000 tons of building materials from Dane County’s landfills, and we need help processing all of the donations.

Volunteers are needed to:

Assist in unloading donations from the donation truck Clean, measure and prep donated materials as needed Process small hardware items Organize the sales floor

Position Requirements:

Ability to stand & walk for 4-hour shift (with periodic breaks, snacks provided!)

Shifts are available 9am-1pm and 1pm-5pm, Tuesdays-Saturdays.

Individuals can visit https://habitatdane.volunteerhub.com to register and sign-up.

Groups can contact volunteer@habitatdane.org to reserve a shift.

Nonprofit: Habitat For Humanity Dane County

Want to have a fun time while supporting an important cause? Volunteer with the Habitat ReStore!

Habitat ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, building materials and appliances at a fraction of the retail price. Our ReStores have diverted 12,000 tons of building materials from Dane County’s landfills, and we need help processing all of the donations.

Volunteers are needed to:

Assist in unloading donations from the donation truck Clean, measure and prep donated materials as needed Process small hardware items Organize the sales floor

Position Requirements:

Ability to stand & walk for 4-hour shift (with periodic breaks, snacks provided!)

Shifts are available 9am-1pm and 1pm-5pm, Tuesdays-Saturdays.

Individuals can visit https://habitatdane.volunteerhub.com to register and sign-up.

Groups can contact volunteer@habitatdane.org to reserve a shift.

Nonprofit: Habitat For Humanity Dane County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Nonprofit Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 53719

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: ReStore Donation Truck Rider - No experience needed

Want to ride along on a truck while collecting donations that support an important cause? If so, read more about this great opportunity with Habitat for Humanity!

Habitat ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, building materials and appliances at a fraction of the retail price. Our ReStores have diverted 12,000 tons of building materials from Dane County’s landfills, and we need volunteers to ride on our truck to pick up donations from residences & businesses in the community.

Available shifts run 7:30am - 2:30pm, Mondays & Wednesdays

View shifts and sign up at https://habitatdane.volunteerhub.com/

This role should:

Have strong communication skills Be able to work well with a partner Be able to lift up to 30 pounds, with assistance provided Be at least 18 years of age For more info, email volunteer@habitatdane.org

Nonprofit: Habitat For Humanity Dane County

Want to ride along on a truck while collecting donations that support an important cause? If so, read more about this great opportunity with Habitat for Humanity!

Habitat ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, building materials and appliances at a fraction of the retail price. Our ReStores have diverted 12,000 tons of building materials from Dane County’s landfills, and we need volunteers to ride on our truck to pick up donations from residences & businesses in the community.

Available shifts run 7:30am - 2:30pm, Mondays & Wednesdays

View shifts and sign up at https://habitatdane.volunteerhub.com/

This role should:

Have strong communication skills Be able to work well with a partner Be able to lift up to 30 pounds, with assistance provided Be at least 18 years of age For more info, email volunteer@habitatdane.org

Nonprofit: Habitat For Humanity Dane County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 53716

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Build Homes with Habitat for Humanity - no experience needed

Habitat for Humanity of Dane County is looking for volunteers to help at our Stoughton and Sun Prairie construction sites, building affordable housing! No prior experience is needed - all the tools and training are available on site. Opportunities are available Thursdays-Saturdays from 8:15am-3:30pm.

Volunteers must be 18 or older; flexible and willing to be trained; and comfortable standing/working for the duration of the full shift. 

Please visit our VolunteerHub website to view current construction volunteer opportunities and sign up today: https://habitatdane.volunteerhub.com. You will be able to view all construction opportunities throughout Dane County along with ReStore opportunities. For additional information, contact volunteer@habitatdane.org or call Julie at 608-620-4922.

Nonprofit: Habitat For Humanity Dane County

Habitat for Humanity of Dane County is looking for volunteers to help at our Stoughton and Sun Prairie construction sites, building affordable housing! No prior experience is needed - all the tools and training are available on site. Opportunities are available Thursdays-Saturdays from 8:15am-3:30pm.

Volunteers must be 18 or older; flexible and willing to be trained; and comfortable standing/working for the duration of the full shift. 

Please visit our VolunteerHub website to view current construction volunteer opportunities and sign up today: https://habitatdane.volunteerhub.com. You will be able to view all construction opportunities throughout Dane County along with ReStore opportunities. For additional information, contact volunteer@habitatdane.org or call Julie at 608-620-4922.

Nonprofit: Habitat For Humanity Dane County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 53590

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Beacon Day Homeless Resource Center Wishlist

As the need grows in our community, more and more individuals are utilizing our services here at The Beacon Day Homeless Resource Center!  A great way to help us support our mission of helping the unhoused community is to donate your time or make an in-kind donation! 

We are currently asking for the following:

Women's and Men's Underwear (new)Adult socks (new or used)Women's bras (new)Hand warmersAdult Gloves (new/used)Adult Hats (new/used)Adult Winter Jackets (new/used)

You can access our Wishlist here!

Beacon Wish List

Nonprofit: The Beacon Homeless Day Resource Center - Catholic Charities

As the need grows in our community, more and more individuals are utilizing our services here at The Beacon Day Homeless Resource Center!  A great way to help us support our mission of helping the unhoused community is to donate your time or make an in-kind donation! 

We are currently asking for the following:

Women's and Men's Underwear (new)Adult socks (new or used)Women's bras (new)Hand warmersAdult Gloves (new/used)Adult Hats (new/used)Adult Winter Jackets (new/used)

You can access our Wishlist here!

Beacon Wish List

Nonprofit: The Beacon Homeless Day Resource Center - Catholic Charities

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 53590

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer with Freewheel

Learn by doing! Freewheel's mission is bicycle education and transportation justice. We teach the community bicycle repair skills. Drop in at any open shop and learn how to fix your bike, or work on donated bikes. Visit www.freewheelbikes.org to view the current shop schedule. 

Nonprofit: Madison Freewheel Bicycle Co

Learn by doing! Freewheel's mission is bicycle education and transportation justice. We teach the community bicycle repair skills. Drop in at any open shop and learn how to fix your bike, or work on donated bikes. Visit www.freewheelbikes.org to view the current shop schedule. 

Nonprofit: Madison Freewheel Bicycle Co

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 53715

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Seeking bicycle donations

Freewheel is always accepting donations! We gratefully welcome donations of bikes, parts, and accessories in any condition, and may be able to pickup your donation in the Madison area.

Leave a voicemail or text (608) 698-9205 or email info@freewheelbikes.org

Nonprofit: Madison Freewheel Bicycle Co

Freewheel is always accepting donations! We gratefully welcome donations of bikes, parts, and accessories in any condition, and may be able to pickup your donation in the Madison area.

Leave a voicemail or text (608) 698-9205 or email info@freewheelbikes.org

Nonprofit: Madison Freewheel Bicycle Co

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 53715

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Pantry Wish List Toys and Supplies

Help us make everyone's holiday better with a donation of new or gently used toys, books, and games. We can also use lots of clothing for adults and children in all sizes. Books in Spanish are particularly needed. 

Other urgent needs include: 

Diapers - size 4 and up Underwear and socks - children and adults Personal hygiene items such as deodorant, shampoo, soap, etc Laundry care items  Feminine hygiene products   Cleaning products for home, kitchen, and bathroom Paper towels, toilet paper, and tissue Office supplies such as brightly colored paper

 

Donations can be dropped off at Extended hands Pantry at 6402 Schroeder Rd, Madison, WI 53711. Hours are on Monday and Tuesday from noon to 6pm, and on Friday from 9am to 1pm. Other times available by appointment, or we can pick up. 

 

 

Nonprofit: Extended Hands Pantry

Help us make everyone's holiday better with a donation of new or gently used toys, books, and games. We can also use lots of clothing for adults and children in all sizes. Books in Spanish are particularly needed. 

Other urgent needs include: 

Diapers - size 4 and up Underwear and socks - children and adults Personal hygiene items such as deodorant, shampoo, soap, etc Laundry care items  Feminine hygiene products   Cleaning products for home, kitchen, and bathroom Paper towels, toilet paper, and tissue Office supplies such as brightly colored paper

 

Donations can be dropped off at Extended hands Pantry at 6402 Schroeder Rd, Madison, WI 53711. Hours are on Monday and Tuesday from noon to 6pm, and on Friday from 9am to 1pm. Other times available by appointment, or we can pick up. 

 

 

Nonprofit: Extended Hands Pantry

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 53711

Allow Groups: No