Opportunities From: United Way of Dane County

Volunteer: Shelter Relief Worker

The morning volunteers are often the first interaction a client has each morning.  As folks wake up in the shelter and prepare to start their day, it can be filled with a lot of stress and apprehension.  A warm smile and light conversation as food and coffee are served can set an individual on the right track to leave the shelter motivated to take the steps necessary to move towards self-sufficiency. 

Join our team of volunteers sharing their compassion and encouragement with families and individuals as they start their day.

Hours of Operation: Tuesday or Wednesday 6:30 am to 8:00 am

Volunteers are asked to complete a volunteer application, background check, and Safe from Harm training prior to starting with The Salvation Army.

Nonprofit: The Salvation Army of Dane County

The morning volunteers are often the first interaction a client has each morning.  As folks wake up in the shelter and prepare to start their day, it can be filled with a lot of stress and apprehension.  A warm smile and light conversation as food and coffee are served can set an individual on the right track to leave the shelter motivated to take the steps necessary to move towards self-sufficiency. 

Join our team of volunteers sharing their compassion and encouragement with families and individuals as they start their day.

Hours of Operation: Tuesday or Wednesday 6:30 am to 8:00 am

Volunteers are asked to complete a volunteer application, background check, and Safe from Harm training prior to starting with The Salvation Army.

Nonprofit: The Salvation Army of Dane County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 53703

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Shelter Meal Kitchen Assistant

Shelter Meal Kitchen Assistant

If you want to learn more about The Salvation Army and make a personal connection with our clients, a great first step is to help serve a meal. You can serve once or on a regular basis – individually, or as a group. 

Volunteers work with the staff to serve a nourishing meal to the families and women in our Homeless Shelters

Hours of Operation: Monday through Sunday 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm background check and Safe from Harm training

Volunteers are asked to complete a volunteer application, background check and Safe from Harm training prior to starting with The Salvation Army.

Nonprofit: The Salvation Army of Dane County

Shelter Meal Kitchen Assistant

If you want to learn more about The Salvation Army and make a personal connection with our clients, a great first step is to help serve a meal. You can serve once or on a regular basis – individually, or as a group. 

Volunteers work with the staff to serve a nourishing meal to the families and women in our Homeless Shelters

Hours of Operation: Monday through Sunday 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm background check and Safe from Harm training

Volunteers are asked to complete a volunteer application, background check and Safe from Harm training prior to starting with The Salvation Army.

Nonprofit: The Salvation Army of Dane County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 53703

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: After School Program Assistant

After-School Program

You can make a difference in a child’s life while having a great experience yourself by being present, listening, and encouraging youth.

The after-school program is designed for children in grades K-5 This program provides youth with a safe, positive, and stimulating environment to explore learning and experience academic and personal success.  Volunteers assist with homework, focusing on literacy and math skills, enrichment clubs, and recreational activities.

Public school transportation is provided from Lowell Elementary, while The Salvation Army provides transportation from Emerson, Hawthorne, and Sandburg Elementary Schools to the Community Center.

The program is set to resume Fall of 2021.

Volunteers are asked to complete a volunteer application, background check and Safe from Harm training prior to starting with The Salvation Army.

Nonprofit: The Salvation Army of Dane County

After-School Program

You can make a difference in a child’s life while having a great experience yourself by being present, listening, and encouraging youth.

The after-school program is designed for children in grades K-5 This program provides youth with a safe, positive, and stimulating environment to explore learning and experience academic and personal success.  Volunteers assist with homework, focusing on literacy and math skills, enrichment clubs, and recreational activities.

Public school transportation is provided from Lowell Elementary, while The Salvation Army provides transportation from Emerson, Hawthorne, and Sandburg Elementary Schools to the Community Center.

The program is set to resume Fall of 2021.

Volunteers are asked to complete a volunteer application, background check and Safe from Harm training prior to starting with The Salvation Army.

Nonprofit: The Salvation Army of Dane County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 53714

Allow Groups: Yes