Volunteer: Dane Dances Board Members neededThe Board of Directors in conjunction with the Members, the Board is responsible for overall policy and direction of the organization, and delegates responsibility for day-to-day operations to the Organization's Director and committees. The specific duties of the Board shall include, but not limited to the following: (a) Approving the budget for the organization and any major expenditure of funds which may be recommended by the Director. (b) Evaluating and approving policies relating to the operation of the organization to ensure that the organization is governed in a manner best suited to serve it Members. (c) Reviewing the Director's reports on the status and progress of the organization and advising the Director of any recommended changes in the organization. (d) Selecting the Officers who will serve on the Executive committee. (e) Appointing successors for Board members who resign or are removed. (f) Making decisions concerning the general business of the organization when there is a conflict with the Members under this section para C. (g) Enhancing the Organization's public image by helping to articulate the organization's mission, accomplishments and goals, as well as gathering support from the community. (h) Working in partnership with the Director and Fundraising Committee to raise funds from the community. The board receives no compensation. Board meetings are quarterly in the Madison area. Nonprofit: Dane Dances! INC. The Board of Directors in conjunction with the Members, the Board is responsible for overall policy and direction of the organization, and delegates responsibility for day-to-day operations to the Organization's Director and committees. The specific duties of the Board shall include, but not limited to the following: (a) Approving the budget for the organization and any major expenditure of funds which may be recommended by the Director. (b) Evaluating and approving policies relating to the operation of the organization to ensure that the organization is governed in a manner best suited to serve it Members. (c) Reviewing the Director's reports on the status and progress of the organization and advising the Director of any recommended changes in the organization. (d) Selecting the Officers who will serve on the Executive committee. (e) Appointing successors for Board members who resign or are removed. (f) Making decisions concerning the general business of the organization when there is a conflict with the Members under this section para C. (g) Enhancing the Organization's public image by helping to articulate the organization's mission, accomplishments and goals, as well as gathering support from the community. (h) Working in partnership with the Director and Fundraising Committee to raise funds from the community. The board receives no compensation. Board meetings are quarterly in the Madison area. Nonprofit: Dane Dances! INC. Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Nonprofit Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 53701 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Four Lakes Group Sierra Club boardConcerned about all the environmental threats we're facing? By getting involved at the local/regional level with the Four Lakes Group in south central Wisconsin, you can offer ideas, decide on activities, discuss finances, and set directions consistent with national and state Sierra Club policies and stances. Four Lakes Group board members discuss what issues we will become involved with or take stances on, conduct various programs and activities to support key issues in this area, and also get involved in elections. It allows you to have input on local issues you care about and want to make a difference on. We are entirely volunteer led, which means you can play an important role. We have fall elections, but can contact us at any time you're interested since we may have openings. Sierra Club membership is required, but you can easily join if you are not. We meet once a month - often online. time commitment is generally several hours a month, but depends on your interests and level of commitment that fits for you. Join us to make a difference, learn leadership and organizational skills, or make connections and build your resume. Nonprofit: Sierra Club Wisconsin Chapter Concerned about all the environmental threats we're facing? By getting involved at the local/regional level with the Four Lakes Group in south central Wisconsin, you can offer ideas, decide on activities, discuss finances, and set directions consistent with national and state Sierra Club policies and stances. Four Lakes Group board members discuss what issues we will become involved with or take stances on, conduct various programs and activities to support key issues in this area, and also get involved in elections. It allows you to have input on local issues you care about and want to make a difference on. We are entirely volunteer led, which means you can play an important role. We have fall elections, but can contact us at any time you're interested since we may have openings. Sierra Club membership is required, but you can easily join if you are not. We meet once a month - often online. time commitment is generally several hours a month, but depends on your interests and level of commitment that fits for you. Join us to make a difference, learn leadership and organizational skills, or make connections and build your resume. Nonprofit: Sierra Club Wisconsin Chapter Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53703 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Fundraising/Event planningJoin our fundraising team to work on fundraising strategies and help plan events. Whether you have experience in fundraising or just want to help our chapter raise funds, we have opportunities for you. There are many skills and interests that can be involved in planning, outreach, and event planning or other skills that are part of putting together events that can be useful. Events are sometimes online as well as in person, and meetings are online. We have a general template that has worked well for us, but we are always open to new ideas and how to improve our efforts. Fundraising is a key element of helping our chapter succeed. Nonprofit: Sierra Club Wisconsin Chapter Join our fundraising team to work on fundraising strategies and help plan events. Whether you have experience in fundraising or just want to help our chapter raise funds, we have opportunities for you. There are many skills and interests that can be involved in planning, outreach, and event planning or other skills that are part of putting together events that can be useful. Events are sometimes online as well as in person, and meetings are online. We have a general template that has worked well for us, but we are always open to new ideas and how to improve our efforts. Fundraising is a key element of helping our chapter succeed. Nonprofit: Sierra Club Wisconsin Chapter Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53703 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Information Booth VolunteerThe Dane County Farmers’ Market is proud to participate in the EBT/FoodShare program. Good nutrition is important for all of us, regardless of age, income level, or circumstance. And there is no better way to good nutrition and good health than through locally-grown and raised, natural products. Every Saturday, the Dane County Farmers' Market (DCFM) relies on volunteers to help answer customer questions and process SNAP/EBT transactions. All volunteers are expected to: treat all customers with respect, be willing to learn the in's and out's of the farmers' market, and support the vendors and customers to the best of their ability. The DCFM provides all the training necessary to be a successful volunteer, however an interest in working with the public and an attention to detail are required for volunteers. This is an amazing volunteer opportunity where you can learn more about the market, meet new people and start off your weekend right! If this sounds interesting- we want to meet you! Respond to this post or email info@dcfm.org for more information and our volunteer schedule. We're especially looking for volunteers who are interested in helping out multiple times a season for multiple seasons! Shifts are every Saturday from 8AM-10:30AM and 10:30AM-1PM Nonprofit: Dane County Farmers' Market The Dane County Farmers’ Market is proud to participate in the EBT/FoodShare program. Good nutrition is important for all of us, regardless of age, income level, or circumstance. And there is no better way to good nutrition and good health than through locally-grown and raised, natural products. Every Saturday, the Dane County Farmers' Market (DCFM) relies on volunteers to help answer customer questions and process SNAP/EBT transactions. All volunteers are expected to: treat all customers with respect, be willing to learn the in's and out's of the farmers' market, and support the vendors and customers to the best of their ability. The DCFM provides all the training necessary to be a successful volunteer, however an interest in working with the public and an attention to detail are required for volunteers. This is an amazing volunteer opportunity where you can learn more about the market, meet new people and start off your weekend right! If this sounds interesting- we want to meet you! Respond to this post or email info@dcfm.org for more information and our volunteer schedule. We're especially looking for volunteers who are interested in helping out multiple times a season for multiple seasons! Shifts are every Saturday from 8AM-10:30AM and 10:30AM-1PM Nonprofit: Dane County Farmers' Market Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53703 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Say YES to new adventures with Girl Scouts!Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Are you ready to impact a young Girl Scout's life and prepare her for a dazzling future? Then we need you! We have so many volunteer opportunities to fit any schedule, any skill set! You can choose your adventure to help lead our future leaders: Troop Leaders, Co-Leaders and Helpers for geo-based, community partner and virtual troops Program Aides for programming and events Mentors and experts for the Badgerland Speakers' Bureau Administrative assistance at the Leadership Center, from packing kits to tidying up resource roomsWe are able to accommodate virtual and in-person volunteering. Check out all of our opportunities here! Nonprofit: Girls Scouts of Wisconsin Badgerland Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Are you ready to impact a young Girl Scout's life and prepare her for a dazzling future? Then we need you! We have so many volunteer opportunities to fit any schedule, any skill set! You can choose your adventure to help lead our future leaders: Troop Leaders, Co-Leaders and Helpers for geo-based, community partner and virtual troops Program Aides for programming and events Mentors and experts for the Badgerland Speakers' Bureau Administrative assistance at the Leadership Center, from packing kits to tidying up resource roomsWe are able to accommodate virtual and in-person volunteering. Check out all of our opportunities here! Nonprofit: Girls Scouts of Wisconsin Badgerland Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53718 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Get on "Board" - Our future depends on you!The Smith's Crossing Community Garden (SCCG) located near the Northeast YMCA in Sun Prairie is seeking a Board members. You'll have fun helping us grow the garden in significant ways such as supplying a permanent watering system, beautifying the garden with shrubbery and trees, and otherwise helping us realize our goals. The board member will work with local businesses, non-profits and our partners to transact Garden business. No experience in gardening is necessary nor is leasing a plot mandatory. The board member will participate in SCCG Board Meetings bimonthly and has traditionally assisted in maintaining the Garden grounds as part of our team. We encourage families of board members to get involved in supporting our mission of providing healthy food to the Sun Prairie Food Pantry. It is not necessary for the board member to be a resident of Smith's Crossing or Sun Prairie. If interested in this opportunity, please respond to this post or contact us for additional information at smithscrossingcommunitygarden@gmail.com. Nonprofit: Smith's Crossing Community Garden The Smith's Crossing Community Garden (SCCG) located near the Northeast YMCA in Sun Prairie is seeking a Board members. You'll have fun helping us grow the garden in significant ways such as supplying a permanent watering system, beautifying the garden with shrubbery and trees, and otherwise helping us realize our goals. The board member will work with local businesses, non-profits and our partners to transact Garden business. No experience in gardening is necessary nor is leasing a plot mandatory. The board member will participate in SCCG Board Meetings bimonthly and has traditionally assisted in maintaining the Garden grounds as part of our team. We encourage families of board members to get involved in supporting our mission of providing healthy food to the Sun Prairie Food Pantry. It is not necessary for the board member to be a resident of Smith's Crossing or Sun Prairie. If interested in this opportunity, please respond to this post or contact us for additional information at smithscrossingcommunitygarden@gmail.com. Nonprofit: Smith's Crossing Community Garden Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53590 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Friends Book Store ClerkAre you looking for an opportunity to get downtown to the library, meet other book lovers, serve the community, and help raise money for even better library services and programs? If this opportunity fits your needs or interests, the Friends of the Madison Public Library (FMPL) invite you to volunteer as a sales clerk in the Friends Book Store. The Friends Book Store is located on the first floor of the Central Library and sells donated books and other materials to raise money for enhanced library services and programs for the entire Madison community. The store can only be open when volunteers are available, so if you can help, your assistance would be welcome and valued. Volunteers sales clerks, serving one, two, or three hour shifts on a weekly or regular basis are the key to the success of the store. This opportunity might be ideal for a retired person or someone who works from home or in a part-time job to get out to meet new people and serve the community in a low-key, low stress job. It would also be a great opportunity to get experience serving the public, providing good customer service, and gaining work skills. PREFERENCES: Ideally a book store clerk would have some experience serving the public, interacting successfully with customers, handling money, making change, operating a cash register, and working without direct supervision. But interest, enthusiasm, reliability, love of books and the library, willingness and ability to learn, and ability to work independently are the basic requirements. Volunteer sales clerks must be able to get to the downtown library to work and will be asked to establish a regular schedule. A supervisor will be available to provide training, to set up work schedules and answer questions. URL: https://www.friendsmpl.com/ - for information about the Friends, libraryfriends2015@gmail.com, for questions. Nonprofit: Friends of the Madison Public Library Are you looking for an opportunity to get downtown to the library, meet other book lovers, serve the community, and help raise money for even better library services and programs? If this opportunity fits your needs or interests, the Friends of the Madison Public Library (FMPL) invite you to volunteer as a sales clerk in the Friends Book Store. The Friends Book Store is located on the first floor of the Central Library and sells donated books and other materials to raise money for enhanced library services and programs for the entire Madison community. The store can only be open when volunteers are available, so if you can help, your assistance would be welcome and valued. Volunteers sales clerks, serving one, two, or three hour shifts on a weekly or regular basis are the key to the success of the store. This opportunity might be ideal for a retired person or someone who works from home or in a part-time job to get out to meet new people and serve the community in a low-key, low stress job. It would also be a great opportunity to get experience serving the public, providing good customer service, and gaining work skills. PREFERENCES: Ideally a book store clerk would have some experience serving the public, interacting successfully with customers, handling money, making change, operating a cash register, and working without direct supervision. But interest, enthusiasm, reliability, love of books and the library, willingness and ability to learn, and ability to work independently are the basic requirements. Volunteer sales clerks must be able to get to the downtown library to work and will be asked to establish a regular schedule. A supervisor will be available to provide training, to set up work schedules and answer questions. URL: https://www.friendsmpl.com/ - for information about the Friends, libraryfriends2015@gmail.com, for questions. Nonprofit: Friends of the Madison Public Library Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Nonprofit Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 53703 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: JustDane - Support Folks Returning From Prison!Nonprofit: JustDane Nonprofit: JustDane Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53703 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Pay it Forward by Becoming a Representative PayeeA frail, older adult living in Dane County is waiting for your help. She\He needs assistance writing out checks and managing her monthly social security. Are you able to give a few hours a month to make a difference in someone’s life? NewBridge Madison is looking for volunteers to become Representative Payees to help pay bills for frail, older adults. Requirements: Visit on a monthly basis (2-6 hours/month); Able to manage a checking account and pay monthly bills in a timely manner; Work cooperatively with professionals, caregivers, and other involved members; Have a desire to develop a one-on-one caring relationship with an older adult; Be at least 26 years of age & a 2-year commitmentBenefits: You positively impact the quality of life for a vulnerable adult living in Dane County; The time commitment is very flexible and can fit into your schedule; You are provided training and ongoing support throughout your volunteer experience; The location of assignment is based on your preference.Volunteers are supported every step of the way. Join our team to make a difference in your community! To get started please contact Katie Brietzman at 608-512-0000 ext. 1002 or email: katieb@newbridgemadison.org URL: https://www.newbridgemadison.org/volunteerapplication Nonprofit: NewBridge A frail, older adult living in Dane County is waiting for your help. She\He needs assistance writing out checks and managing her monthly social security. Are you able to give a few hours a month to make a difference in someone’s life? NewBridge Madison is looking for volunteers to become Representative Payees to help pay bills for frail, older adults. Requirements: Visit on a monthly basis (2-6 hours/month); Able to manage a checking account and pay monthly bills in a timely manner; Work cooperatively with professionals, caregivers, and other involved members; Have a desire to develop a one-on-one caring relationship with an older adult; Be at least 26 years of age & a 2-year commitmentBenefits: You positively impact the quality of life for a vulnerable adult living in Dane County; The time commitment is very flexible and can fit into your schedule; You are provided training and ongoing support throughout your volunteer experience; The location of assignment is based on your preference.Volunteers are supported every step of the way. Join our team to make a difference in your community! To get started please contact Katie Brietzman at 608-512-0000 ext. 1002 or email: katieb@newbridgemadison.org URL: https://www.newbridgemadison.org/volunteerapplication Nonprofit: NewBridge Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53711 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Be a Guardian Angel by becoming a Volunteer Guardian!Be a Guardian Angel by Becoming a Volunteer Guardian!! Description: A frail, older adult living in Dane County needs your help! A volunteer guardian is appointed to be a decision maker and advocate for someone who is not able to do so for themselves. Requirements: Visit on a monthly basis; Have 2-6 hours per month; Advocate for, authorize and monitor supportive services; Have a desire to develop a one-to-one caring relationship with an older adult; Work cooperatively with professionals, caregivers and family members; Be at least 26 years of age & a 2 year commitment.Benefits: You positively impact the quality of life for a vulnerable adult living in Dane County; The time commitment is flexible to your schedule; You are trained and supported throughout your volunteer experience.Volunteers are provided with training and on-going support from the program manager. Join our team to help. To learn more please call Katie at 608-512-0000 ext.#1002 or email: Katieb@newbridgemadison.org Please visit our website: https://newbridgemadison.org/ Thank you updated 12/12/2022 Nonprofit: NewBridge Be a Guardian Angel by Becoming a Volunteer Guardian!! Description: A frail, older adult living in Dane County needs your help! A volunteer guardian is appointed to be a decision maker and advocate for someone who is not able to do so for themselves. Requirements: Visit on a monthly basis; Have 2-6 hours per month; Advocate for, authorize and monitor supportive services; Have a desire to develop a one-to-one caring relationship with an older adult; Work cooperatively with professionals, caregivers and family members; Be at least 26 years of age & a 2 year commitment.Benefits: You positively impact the quality of life for a vulnerable adult living in Dane County; The time commitment is flexible to your schedule; You are trained and supported throughout your volunteer experience.Volunteers are provided with training and on-going support from the program manager. Join our team to help. To learn more please call Katie at 608-512-0000 ext.#1002 or email: Katieb@newbridgemadison.org Please visit our website: https://newbridgemadison.org/ Thank you updated 12/12/2022 Nonprofit: NewBridge Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53711 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Treasurer/Board memberWisconsin Faith Voices for Justice is seeking a volunteer Treasurer to join our Board. The ideal candidate will be a CPA with experience working with non-profit accounting, or a willingness to learn. Duties include managing bi-monthly payroll, filing quarterly federal and state reports, preparing the annual 990 and WI State reporting, preparing annual W-2s and 1099s, and preparing monthly statements of account for the board of directors. Familiarity with Quickbooks Online a plus. Time commitment is approximately 2 hours/month, plus time needed to prepare annual tax filings. If interested, or to learn more, please contact WFVJ Executive Director Nonprofit: Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice is seeking a volunteer Treasurer to join our Board. The ideal candidate will be a CPA with experience working with non-profit accounting, or a willingness to learn. Duties include managing bi-monthly payroll, filing quarterly federal and state reports, preparing the annual 990 and WI State reporting, preparing annual W-2s and 1099s, and preparing monthly statements of account for the board of directors. Familiarity with Quickbooks Online a plus. Time commitment is approximately 2 hours/month, plus time needed to prepare annual tax filings. If interested, or to learn more, please contact WFVJ Executive Director Nonprofit: Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53719 Allow Groups: No |