Opportunities From: United Way of Dane County

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. 

 

 

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, 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

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.

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 our ReStore opportunities. For additional information, contact volunteer@habitatdane.org or call Julie at 608-620-4922.