Opportunities From: United Way of Dane County

One of the Midwest’s most popular and highly regarded outdoor celebrations of the arts will return to the Capitol Square on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12, 2026, as MMoCA presents the 68th annual Art Fair on the Square. 

With its mix of entertainment and outdoor dining, as well as over 400 artists exhibiting paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, jewelry, handmade clothing and accessories, and fine craft, the fair draws nearly 200,000 visitors to Madison’s Capitol Square. 

To provide an amazing experience to the public, MMoCA relies on volunteers to assist with every aspect of the event - from greeting guests to selling beverages. Volunteering at Art Fair on the Square allows volunteers to meet new people, learn new skills, and connect with the arts on a deeper level.

To apply, go to MMoCA's page on Better Impact and fill out an application!

The Rainbow Project is in need of volunteers for its annual benefit, Rhumba 4 Rainbow. Volunteer opportunities include prep and planning for the event, soliciting businesses for donations, and night-of help at the event.

Please contact Rachel Yves, Marketing, Outreach and Fund Development Coordinator, with any questions at ryves@therainbowproject.net.

Work Location:

The Rainbow Project Mission Statement

The Rainbow Project is a mental health counseling and resource clinic, providing psychotherapy and mental health treatment for children and families who have faced trauma and other sources of stress in their lives, including child abuse, neglect, witnessing domestic violence, community violence and other sources of stress. The rainbow project helps promote recovery from such adversities and restore optimal functioning for the child and family.

Volunteer Mission Statement

The Rainbow Project volunteers collaborate with the agency and community to contribute to a safe, healthy, and nurturing world for children and families.

Responsibilities and Duties

Qualifications

Commitment Expected

Training

Volunteers will receive general childcare orientation and training, along with an educational training on the impact of trauma on young children. Volunteers have access to clinical staff to receive supervision, consultation, and support.

Those interested in this opportunity must fill out a volunteer application and background check form. These documents can be found on our website at https://www.therainbowproject.net/volunteer. Please submit completed forms to Debra Browne at dbrowne@therainbowproject.net

Thank you!

The Rainbow Project is a nonprofit organization located at 831 E. Washington Ave., in Madison, Wisconsin.  As a non-profit organization, we depend on volunteers to provide valuable labor, skills, and time, which helps us to achieve our goals and serve the community.  We are currently in search of a volunteer who is “handy”.  Who is skilled at:

Duties/Responsibilities:

Requirements:

·         Some tasks may require the volunteer to lift & move heavy objects

·         Must be comfortable on ladders

·         Must be comfortable using an electric drill and other power tools as necessary

·         Use of personal vehicle to complete responsibilities may be required from time to time

·         Must follow safety protocols & wear required PPE while completing tasks for The Rainbow Project

·         Must track volunteer hours in Rainbow Project’s volunteer management software

If you are interested in volunteering with Rainbow, please email Debra Browne, dbrowne@therainbowproject.net

TOYS                  

Diverse Babydolls

Fold up Dollhouse

Diverse Figurines for Dollhouse

Storage for Dollhouse and other Toys 

Bin Buckets

Toy Car Set

Toy Planes 

Tool Set

Travel Sand Tray Set

Doctor Set

Toy Treasure Chest

Toy Bugs and Animals

Capes

People Puppets

Superhero Figurines

Army Men

Finger Puppets

Food Kitchen Set

GAMES

Uno

Jenga

Mindful Conversation Cards

BOOKS

A Terrible Thing Happened

Invisible String

ART

Paint By Number

Scratch Art

Poster Board

A Dozen Different Sized Canvas Boards

Fabric Crayons and Black T-Shirts

SENSORY/PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL

Marble Maze Sensory Mats (Click on to follow link)

Spot of Feelings Set

FURNITURE

Lawn Chairs ( 6 chairs with solid colors:  yellow, purple, blue, red, green, orange)

Small Round Table with Adjustable Legs (34 inches in diameter preferred no bigger than 38-40 inches in diameter)

Small outdoor storage shed

OTHER

Gift cards for our clients and support groups for the following:

Haircuts

Movies

Restaurants and Take-Out

Grocery Stores

Gas

You can help comfort and support people who are forced from their homes due to fires, storms, and other emergencies, so they don’t have to face tough times alone. Inspire hope in your local community and beyond. Join us by becoming a volunteer today!

The role of the Disaster Spiritual Care (DSC) volunteer is to serve as a member on the disaster team to provide disaster spiritual care support to individuals and families who have been impacted by a disaster.

Qualifications:

Required:

Time Commitment:

Locally – Monthly shift calendar available to support local disaster responses. All volunteers are encouraged to sign up for a minimum of one shift per month.

Nationally – Minimum 2 week commitment working 10- or 12-hour shifts.

Questions? Contact Alaina at alaina.riedel@redcross.org.

Every day, the American Red Cross sees the heartbreak of people trying to cope with more intense storms, heavier rainfall, higher temperatures, stronger hurricanes, and more devastating wildfires. As more people rely on the Red Cross for help, the need for compassionate volunteers has never been greater. Join us by becoming a volunteer today!

Virtual opportunity to coordinate local response teams that provide basic comfort and care to families after home fires and other disasters.

Responsibilities

Time Commitment

Qualifications

Questions? Contact Alaina at alaina.riedel@redcross.org.

The Red Cross collects and distributes about 40 percent of our nation’s blood supply. Step into a role where your smile, kindness, and presence truly matter. As a blood drive volunteer, you’ll welcome blood donors, help them check in, and thank them for their life-saving gift. Every shift you take creates a positive experience—and helps save lives. Join us by becoming a volunteer today!

The American Red Cross - Wisconsin Region is looking for volunteers to help support blood drives around Dane County.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Questions? Contact Alaina at alaina.riedel@redcross.org.

Red Cross volunteers use their professional skills to help meet immediate needs and refer clients for ongoing, specialized care. Each volunteer shift you take is another opportunity to help people in their hour of greatest need. Join the Red Cross Disaster Health Services team in your community today!

Disaster Client Health Services Volunteer

This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. Disaster Health Services volunteers work in person before, during and/or after a disaster event (hurricane/wildfire/tornado/flood). Volunteers in this role provide assistance and healthcare to shelter residents as needed.

Responsibilities 

Time Commitment

Locally – Monthly shift calendar available to support local disaster responses. All volunteers are encouraged to sign up for a minimum of one shift per month.

Nationally – Minimum 2 week commitment working 10- or 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications 

Questions? Contact Alaina at alaina.riedel@redcross.org.

You can help comfort and support people who are forced from their homes due to fires, storms, and other emergencies, so they don’t have to face tough times alone. Inspire hope in your local community and beyond. Join us by becoming a volunteer today!

Help provide clients with comfort and safety after disasters by supporting the day-to-day activities within a shelter. This may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information, or other areas within a shelter.

Responsibilities (vary depending on assignment)

Time Commitment

Qualifications

Questions? Contact Alaina at alaina.riedel@redcross.org.

Volunteers carry out 90% of the humanitarian work of the Red Cross. Whether helping one displaced family or thousands, providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran, or teaching others how to respond in emergencies, it’s through the efforts of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things. The Red Cross responds to an emergency every 8 minutes, and our vital work is only possible because of people like you. Join us by becoming a volunteer today!

Assist community members to prepare for home fires and other disasters.

This position is responsible for the tasks involved to implement the preparedness program including:

• Support the annual preparedness goals, RDO objectives, and regional plan for preparedness programming through participation in meetings, projects, and local preparedness activities

• Execute assigned projects and local preparedness activities according to the activities you are trained in: Home Fire Campaign

• Serve clients and/or support Red Cross team members in providing residents with free smoke alarm installations and fire safety education

• Complete tasks such as implementing preparedness activities, meeting with partners to build relationships, conducting inventory, and procuring or receiving necessary preparedness supplies

• 5-10 hours per month

• Home Fire Preparedness Campaign Events are located throughout the state of WI within assigned neighborhoods

• Ability to relate effectively with diverse groups and individuals

• Excellent interpersonal, and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to read, understand, and review program guidelines and tools

Questions? Contact Alaina at alaina.riedel@redcross.org.

Empower shelter residents as they create sustainable, personalized plans as they navigate their transition back to life after a disaster. You can help comfort and support people who are forced from their homes due to fires, storms, and other emergencies, so they don’t have to face tough times alone. Inspire hope in your local community and beyond. Join us by becoming a volunteer today!

Work with shelter residents to understand their resources and transition roadblocks to help households create an individualized action plan so that they can transition from the shelter to a more sustainable living solution.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Questions? Contact Alaina at alaina.riedel@redcross.org.

Be there, when a local hospital needs lifesaving blood fast. You can complete lifesaving blood deliveries that work with your schedule. Join us by becoming a volunteer today!

Blood Product Driver

As a blood product driver, you serve as the critical link between blood donors and patients by delivering life-saving blood donations to local hospitals, assisting our blood collections teams with delivering supplies, or returning blood products from locations in the region.

If you have a valid state driver’s license and at least 3 years of licensed driving experience, you can help deliver the gift of life! Shifts are typically 4-6 hours, available on weekdays and weekends. 

Hear firsthand to see how you can experience the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross. Answer the call and apply now. To learn more, visit: www.redcross.org/deliverblood or apply below.

Questions? Contact Alaina at alaina.riedel@redcross.org.

You can help comfort and support people who are forced from their homes due to fires, storms, and other emergencies, so they don’t have to face tough times alone. Inspire hope in your local community and beyond. Join us by becoming a volunteer today!

Supporting the recovery of disaster affected individuals, households, and communities by providing referrals, advocacy, and financial assistance through RC Care (case management system).

Responsibilities 

Time Commitment

Qualifications 

Questions? Contact Alaina at alaina.riedel@redcross.org.

Join our team of disaster mental health volunteers and make a meaningful impact in times of crisis. Your empathy and support can provide vital relief to those affected by disasters, large and small. If you're passionate about helping others navigate challenging situations and you are a licensed mental health professional, we welcome you to be a crucial part of our community resilience efforts.

Red Cross Disaster Mental Health volunteer teams are active throughout the United States, meeting the emotional and psycho-social needs of disaster survivors and fellow Red Cross disaster workers. These teams respond to disasters of all sizes, from single family fires to large-scale events. 

What does the Red Cross do & what do we need?
The Red Cross provides shelter, feeding, emergency supplies, health and mental support to hundreds of thousands of people affected by disasters of all sizes. We are actively recruiting new Disaster Mental health team members to provide support within your local community. 

What does a Disaster Mental Health team do?
1. Respond to the immediate emotional distress and psycho-social needs of disaster survivors and Red Cross disaster responders
2. Supplement local mental health resources during times of disasters
3. Support the community in building resilience

Eligibility:
1. Currently licensed mental health professionals:
- At minimum, holds a Master's Degree in one of the mental health positions listed below; and
- Holds a current, unencumbered license from, or is registered with, any US state or territory as a social worker, psychologist, professional counselor, marriage or family therapist, or psychiatrist (any level license/registration, including non-clinical licenses such as Licensed Masters Social Worker or LMSW)
2. Current school psychologists and school counselors:
- At minimum, holds a Master's Degree in school psychology or school counseling; and
- Holds a current, unexpired license or certification as a school psychologist or school counselor issued by a state board of education
3. Current psychiatric nurses:
- Have a state license as a registered nurse; and
- Have a minimum of 2 years' experience working in a psychiatric setting, verified by a letter from a current or previous employer

Time Commitment: Locally – Monthly shift calendar available to support local disaster responses. All volunteers are encouraged to sign up for a minimum of one shift per month. Nationally – Minimum 2 week
commitment working 10- or 12-hour shifts.

Questions? Contact Alaina at alaina.riedel@redcross.org

Discover how you can make a difference in someone’s life when you turn your compassion into action. Volunteer as a Volunteer Medical Screener and become a member of a lifesaving team supporting blood collections in your community. Join us by becoming a volunteer today!

Medical Screener volunteers join the blood collections staff to ensure timely processing of donors at blood drives. Medical Screeners collect and confirm donor demographics and health histories, determine procedure eligibility, and conduct physical exams (oral temperature, pulse, blood pressure). This position provides you with the opportunity to validate your training and skills at a nationally recognized organization while providing service to your community. 

Screen and examine blood donor candidates to approve or defer for health concerns.

Collection and confirm donor demographics, determine procedure eligibility.

Conduct physical exam to include oral temperature, pulse, BP and hematocrit according to procedure.

Facilitate and evaluate self-administered health history.

Comply with applicable Federal, state, and local regulations as well as all American Red Cross policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Time Commitment: minimum of two shifts per month after training commitment.

Training: Orientation to the Red Cross, virtual, classroom and on the job instruction. All training provided free of charge. 

Training will be 40 hours per week for 4 consecutive weeks through a combination of both virtual and in-person training. Please ensure your schedule can accommodate 4 consecutive weeks of training.

Qualifications: No medical background necessary. 

Questions? Contact Alaina at alaina.riedel@redcross.org. 

This summer, turn your compassion into action when you volunteer with the American Red Cross. The need remains critical and constant during the summer months. Join us by becoming a volunteer today!

Looking for phone or interview skills? The Red Cross has the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! If you enjoy speaking to interesting people and want to volunteer from home, join our Volunteer Screening Team. Bonus if you can speak a second language!

Screening Team members seek to understand what brought prospective volunteers to the Red Cross, their areas of interest and what position they would find most meaningful. Screeners use their understanding of the volunteer and match it with the needs of the organization, connecting volunteers with positions for which they are both interested and well suited.

Questions? Contact Alaina at alaina.riedel@redcross.org. 

Want to ride along on a truck while collecting donations from community members? If so, read more about this great opportunity as a Donation Truck Rider!

The Habitat ReStore needs volunteers to help pick up donations from residences and businesses in the community, riding on our cube truck with a staff driver. The Donation Truck Rider position is vital to the success of the Habitat ReStore. Collecting donations offered to the Habitat ReStores through our pick-up route helps maintain the material flow to the store and offers an alternative to landfill disposal in our community.

Available Shifts: 7:30am-2:30pm, Thursdays

This is a great 1-day opportunity, but we'd love help on a weekly basis!

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

Look for "ReStore Donations Route" shifts

This volunteer should:

For more info, email volunteer@habitatdane.org or call 608-620-4922

Are you passionate about building connections and making a difference in your community? We're looking for a dedicated individual to join our team as a Food Donor Outreach Volunteer!

The Food Donor Outreach volunteer plays a crucial role in nourishing relationships with our retail donors throughout our 16-county service area through face-to-face donor visits. These visits are intended to steward relationships, support donors on donation practices, and express gratitude to the donors for their partnership.

This increased interaction with our food donors leads to better relationships and an increase in pounds of food donated. This is also an opportunity to support food donors with our processes, including fostering a deeper connection to understanding our food pantries, programs, and communities that receive the food. 

What You'll Do:

Where:

What We're Looking For:

Commitment:

Requirements:

Interested? We’d love to hear from you! You can complete our volunteer application linked here or email us for more information at volunteers@secondharvestsw.org.

Are you bilingual in Hmong and English (written fluency is not required) and enjoy talking with people and supporting our community? Join us as a Hmong-English Survey Interpretation Volunteer to support the Community Voice efforts of Second Harvest Foodbank through the administration of surveys to pantry guests whose primary language is Hmong.

Second Harvest is committed to gathering feedback from our neighbors experiencing food insecurity by conducting surveys, facilitating focus groups, and other community engagement activities, and using this feedback to drive our work.

What You'll Do:

Where:

What We're Looking For:

Commitment:

Requirements:

Why Volunteer With Us?

Interested? We’d love to hear from you! You can complete our volunteer application linked here or email us for more information at volunteers@secondharvestsw.org.

Location: Madison Marriott West, 1313 John Q Hammons Dr, Middleton, WI 53562

Our biggest annual fundraiser—the Dream BIG Gala—is just around the corner! This incredible evening supports life-changing mentoring relationships for youth in Dane County, and we couldn’t do it without amazing volunteers like you.

Volunteer opportunities include:

Week of July 21–22 (at the BBBS Office – 2059 Atwood Ave, Madison):

Assemble name tags, goodie bags, and event materials

Gala Day – July 24 (at the Madison Marriott West):

Assist with event setup during the day

Greet and check in guests during cocktail hour

Serve as floaters or dinner sweepers to enhance the guest experience

Sell raffle tickets

Help with cleanup and packing at the end of the night

 Sign up to volunteer here 
Volunteer shift details and instructions will be shared in mid-July.

This summer camp our elementary participants will learn about several topics in the physical sciences through slime making. Over the course of 8 weeks, every Friday 10-11am, the kids will learn about a new topic before making their own slime about that topic. For example, in week 5 they'll be learning about volcanoes through a read-aloud and discussion. They then get to make erupting volcano slime!

If you love supporting kids' curiosity and creativity, AND you don't mind getting messy, then please consider volunteering as a slime facilitator. The facilitator would help set up the slime stations, demonstrate and guide kids through the recipe, and supervise ingredient use.

Each slime making session will last 30-40 minutes.

You are welcome to volunteer for 1 or more slime days.

Want an outlet for your writing? Consider writing about transit to contribute to the democratic process. Help give voice to would-be transit riders. Help inform the electorate that $1 in investment in public transit can return $5 on average to our economy.  Maybe you ride the bus. Maybe you do not. You can explain why, why not or something else. Do you walk, bike and/or drive a car? Why or why not? You can write about actual or anticipated experiences. Does weather matter? Does time of year matter? What would be ideal? Why?

You could write a nonproprietary column or blog for our website (www.busadvocates.org/blog.html). Accompanying text with a picture can be an additional plus. You can also pitch an opinion or article somewhere else. Letters to the Editor, columns, blogs and articles are all important. Write your own composition or help draft one with others. Get the word out.

Your work could help fulfill a classroom assignment or a requirement for community service.

Pictures are a good way to tell people about transit.  By themselves or in conjunction with text that discusses a transit situation in more depth. You might want to show one or another feature of a transit vehicle -- taxi, rental bike, accessible van, regular 40' bus or or a bigger accordian bus.  You might want to show a Bus Rapid Transit station, an electric re-charging device, a new fare meter, bike parking, the 'before and after' of shelter removal from a regular bus stop, traffic on a street with a red bus-only lane, an electronic announcement board, new and old methods of wheelchair securement, people boarding a bus through different doors, people at a bus stop by the swimming pool, people at a bus stop by the Farmers' Market etc.

Consider brief videos in addition to stills. We attribute the photographer when posting a photograph on our website.

Your contribution could help fulfill a course or community service requirement.

Want to volunteer at Arts + Literature Laboratory?

We invite you to join a community of volunteers dedicated to hosting over 200 events at Arts + Literature Laboratory every year.

Never volunteered before?

Do you want to spend time outdoors this summer, helping kids explore and enjoy the natural world? Do you want to foster a love of the outdoors? Volunteer with the UW Arboretum's Earth Focus Day Camp!

Assistant Naturalists must be 14 years of age or older.

Volunteers are needed to help the staff educators at the Arboretum's Earth Focus Day Camp in June, July, and August. Prospective assistant naturalists should enjoy interacting with children, have an interest in nature, and be excited and enthusiastic about participating in outdoor games, art, and music. Ability to deal with mosquitoes, hot weather, melting popsicles, and occasional crying a plus. Morning and afternoon shifts available.

The shifts are one-week long, either mornings (8:30am to Noon) or afternoon (Noon to 3:30pm), Monday-Friday of a camp session.

All volunteers must attend an orientation session before volunteering. All adult volunteers must undergo a criminal background check before being accepted as volunteers with Earth Focus Day Camp.

Read more about the Assistant Naturalist role on our Volunteer Roles page. Send an inquiry for details on the schedule and application process.

Make a Difference in Your Community — Right from Home!

Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites.

Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform that's making it easier for people to find local volunteer opportunities. With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors quickly find nearby service clubs, nonprofit organizations, mutual aid groups, and more — making it simpler than ever for everyone to make a local impact.

Volunteer contributors have already helped us identify over 3,600 ways to volunteer across 380 communities in the US!

What You'll Do:

Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Optional: Share your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service.

Why Volunteer with Inspiring Service?

Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Small commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering more accessible for everyone.

Pet Visitor volunteers with well-behaved, sociable pets are needed to bring their pets in and visit with residents in Oakwood Village University Woods Retirement Community's assisted living, memory care and/or skilled nursing.

Committed and dependable persons need to get registered and volunteer a minimum of 6 months.  Registration includes getting 2 required TB tests 2 weeks in a row.  Additional information will be given and scheduling arranged between volunteers and the Life Enrichment staff for volunteer service set-up. Potential volunteers need well-behaved, sociable pets and ability to keep their pet under control when visiting. Potential volunteers also need good social skills to be courteous and respectful to residents and others when visiting.

If interested in this opportunity, please respond to this post or visit www.oakwoodvillage.net.

Help prepare and maintain our beautififul gardens and grounds throughout the growing season!   Join us from 9:00-11:00am on the second Saturday of each month for our gardens and grounds workdays. This is a great opportunity to bring your family, group or team. Activities will include garden and grounds cleanup, weeding, possibly some planting, hauling and harvesting. Bring your favorite outdoor work gloves and weeding tools. We suggest wearing older clothing and long pants. Follow this link and click on "9am" on the second Saturday of each month in the calendar to sign up.  You will be prompted to register if you haven't volunteered with us previously.

The Dane Sanctuary Coalition has provided rides for many immigrants to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offices in Milwaukee, Waukegan, IL, and Chicago, as well as the United States Immigration Court in Chicago since 2019. While there are 70 individuals currently on the email distribution list, there are times when none of the volunteer drivers are available for a variety of reasons (e.g., some persons can't be away from home/Dane County for a full day, some persons are snowbirds, etc.). So, we need to recruit new volunteer drivers on an ongoing basis.

The scheduled appointments typically are for:

There have been a few rides for medical appointments for which our transportation was essential, as well as a couple of rides to consulates in Chicago to obtain identification papers.

The rides to Milwaukee or Waukegan and back generally are completed within six to eight hours.  The rides to Chicago and back are full day + events.  Dane Sanctuary Coalition is able to provide a $25 reimbursement for rides to Milwaukee or Waukegan and a $65 plus parking reimbursement for rides to Chicago.

When one of the referring agencies have an immigrant/family who has an immigrant/family who have a scheduled appointment with USCIS or Immigration Court, Dan Zimmerman, the coordinator of the volunteer driver program, sends out an email to the distribution list seeking a volunteer driver for the specific ride.  Volunteer drivers only commit to a specific ride based on their availability.  We provide rides for immigrants from around the world, not just Spanish-speaking countries.  Google Translate can meet much of the translation needs.

For persons interested in volunteering – A virtual training session will pWhile it is helpful to speak another language, Google Translate meets most translation needs; rovide further explanation about the role and responsibilities of a volunteer driver, USCIS processes, etc.  If you are interested in being a volunteer driver and the training, please send Dan Zimmerman an email message at zimmerman_dan@hotmail.com or call him at his home at 608-241-1158. 

Do you like working with people and helping the cause of affordable housing? If so, join Habitat of Dane County as a volunteer cashier!

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.

Volunteer cashiers are needed to:

Shifts are available Wednesday mornings (9am-1pm), Thursday mornings, Friday mornings, and Saturday mornings or afternoons (1-5pm).

We are asking for a commitment of 1 shift/week - or every other week - for at least 3 months. Training will be provided in the form of shadowing another cashier and/or staff member, at least once, up to as many times as wanted before feeling comfortable to cashier independently.

Requirements:

We will schedule an initial training shift to be sure it's a good fit. If interested, or for more information, contact Julie at volunteer@habitatdane.org or 608-620-4922.

Watch our video to learn more: Habitat of Dane County ReStore

Restore your connection with the natural world at an Arboretum restoration work party! We welcome community members to hands-on restoration work in prairies, woodlands, and wetlands.

Get outdoors this spring and restore the prairies, forests, and oak savannas of the U.W. Arboretum. Join other volunteers on the first through fourth Saturdays of each month from 9 a.m. to Noon.  Learn about these special places while removing invasive plants, preparing sites for prescribed burns, and sowing seeds. All tools, equipment, training, and refreshments are provided.  Participants should wear long pants, sturdy shoes, and be ready to get dirty. Dress for being outdoors. Work parties are canceled in case of inclement weather. Work locations vary from week to week, so check the Arboretum restoration work party page for current schedule.

No advance registration needed for individual, adult volunteers.

Groups are welcome with advance arrangements, and work days other than Saturdays can be scheduled. 

For more information visit https://arboretum.wisc.edu/get-involved/volunteer/work-parties/

Staffing Bayview's Food Pantry. This includes stocking shelves, checking in visitors, helping them navigate their options, conduct general tidying, organization, and sort through areas for expired items.

Sign up here: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0448ACAA2CA3F4C25-62582737-centennial

The Madison Symphony Orchestra’s 100th Anniversary Celebration is in full swing! The culmination of this extraordinary year will be a FREE two-day festival weekend, featuring 25 hours of music, more than 50 artists, and performances across five stages at the Overture Center on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14.

We can’t bring this festival to life without the help of enthusiastic and helpful volunteers.

Thank you in advance for helping make our 100th Anniversary Celebration a wonderful success!

Madison Symphony Orchestra

While we welcome all dedicated applicants throughout the year, Chrysalis is currently seeking an individual with a legal/governance background to provide oversight on contracts, compliance, and risk management. 

Time Commitment

Board of Directors

1x per month (Feb, Apr, June, Aug, Oct, Dec)

Thursdays,  5:30-7:30pm - Food Provided

Board Committees (Governance, Finance, Development)

1x per month (Jan, Mar, May, July, Sep, Nov)

Various days/times, 1 hour - Virtual

*Additional time, expertise, or engagement may be requested based on agency needs.*

APPLY HERE

Habitat ReStore Donation Hotline helpers coordinate material donation pickups and drop-offs at the ReStores in Dane County. We are looking for help on Wednesdays!

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Commitment

Training

New volunteers train with the Donations staff under the direction of the ReStore VP.

Join Habitat for Humanity of Dane County for a "Summer Appeal Mail Party" on Wednesday, May 27!

Help hand-address and stuff fundraising letters into envelopes at our main office. This work is critical to reaching donors, who are crucial to helping Habitat provide affordable housing.

Training and lunch will be provided. Please wear comfortable, appropriate clothes as this opportunity will be in an office setting. Volunteers may be sitting for prolonged periods of time, folding papers, and sealing/stamping envelopes.

View more information and sign up for a shift:

8am-10am: https://habitatdane.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/f044c38b-1c91-4377-99ee-f08043af9376

10am-12pm: https://habitatdane.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/e019d92c-2965-42e5-ab24-602c188125ad

12-2pm: https://habitatdane.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/67d84bca-893e-469e-93ec-e17cd2f15baf

Want more information or have any trouble signing up? Contact volunteer@habitatdane.org or call Julie at 608-620-4922.

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. Proceeds from the ReStores go directly to building homes in Dane County.

Volunteers are needed to:

Position Requirements:

Shifts are available 9am-1pm and 1pm-5pm, Tuesdays-Saturdays. Our greatest need for help is Friday afternoons, along with Saturday mornings and afternoons!

Volunteers receive 10% off ReStore purchases!

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

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

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: 

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. 

Volunteers are needed to assist our pantry guests through the food pantry and help take the groceries out to their car. There is also a free clothing and household goods area to keep neat and tidy. Helpers will also keep the pantry fully stocked. We can 100% guarantee a good time for our volunteers! The hours are 1:30-6:00pm on Mondays and Tuesdays, and 9:30-1:00pm on Fridays. Feel free to volunteer for whatever portion of the shift you can. 

The pantry will be closed when outside conditions are unsafe, such as snowstorms, or bitterly cold wind chills. Any closings are posted on our website and Facebook page. 

At Access Community Health Centers, our mission is simple but powerful: Improving Health. Improving Lives. Each year, we serve more than 33,000 patients by providing compassionate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy care to individuals and families who might otherwise go without. But good health is about more than medical visits—it’s about dignity, comfort, and the chance to thrive.

You can help close the gaps that create disparities in health and opportunity. We are seeking donations of essential items that bring warmth, stability, and hope to those we serve.

Picture and Chapter Books for and teens in multiple languages help nurture learning and literacy in our clinic waiting areas--but our collection is stronger based on your donation to keep our shelves full.   

Diapers and onesies can make a world of difference for our youngest patients. Through our Maternal Child Health services, we provide these essentials to families who need them most.

Bus passes provided by the Patient Services Team offer a lifeline, helping patients reach their important medical appointments and access critical community resources. 

Blankets, sweatshirts, and sweatpants for both adults and children offer warmth through the cold months, while new socks bring small but meaningful comfort and dignity.

Each of these items makes a profound difference. They help restore hope to someone facing difficult circumstances, improve quality of life for families, and remind our patients that their community cares deeply about their well-being.

Together, we can continue to build a healthier, more equitable community—one act of kindness at a time.

To arrange a donation for any of these items, please contact Emilie Schada at Access Community Health Centers, emilie.schada@accesshealthwi.org. 

Thank you. 

We are searching for some volunteers to help run a pickleball tournament fundraiser benefitting Wisconsin Youth Company. Volunteers will help with registration, concessions, and attending to our raffle.

We are currently looking for someone to help mow the lawn at our 1862 Beld St location! 

Use the CMC-provided push mower to mow the property grounds. This opportunity would take place every 2 weeks or as needed. You are welcome to come in to mow anytime Monday through Friday, 9-5. Please reach out if you are interested in helping!

Currently in need of grounds help at the CMC Beld St location for 2026!

Help make the Center a welcoming place for all! Keep the grounds well-maintained so the center can have a positive image for our neighborhood and be a dignified place for people to come and get services.

The CMC is in need of some extra help with the care and keeping of our grounds in the Spring through Fall months. We have many flowerbeds and a rain garden that need watering and tending too, so if you have a green thumb or just want to spend some extra time outside we would love to have your help! 

This opportunity takes place weekday mornings, preferably twice a month. Activities include pulling weeds, planting flowers, trimming plants and bushes, picking up litter, mowing the lawn, watering plants. Qualifications include enjoying working outside; ability to bend and do light to moderate lifting; comfortable working with basic yard tools; ability to work independently; basic knowledge of yard care or native plants is a plus.

Please contact sarah@cmcmadison.org for registration.

We are currently looking for help in the garden as we start the 2026 gardening season! Please contact us if you want to be on our volunteer list! 

Want to help solve hunger? Assist us in growing food for those in need! Through a partnership with Madison Area Food Pantry Gardens, the Catholic Multicultural Center has a .75 acre garden (Emmett Schulte Garden) to grow fresh produce to provide our food pantry guests with all the produce they can use as well as provide fresh, local ingredients for our meal program.

From May through October many volunteers are needed to help with planting, weeding, and maintaining the garden and harvest produce to be brought directly to the CMC. No experience necessary; a garden coordinator will always be on-site to show you what to do and how to do it. This is a great opportunity to learn more about large-scale gardening and growing produce. We provide all necessary tools and supplies.

The time commitment is flexible. Volunteer sessions are regularly scheduled for Monday 4-7 pm and Wednesday 5-7pm, though sessions are periodically scheduled at other times. While volunteers can come as often or as little as they want, we do ask that people sign up before showing up to a work session. Contact us to be put on the garden volunteer list and receive work session updates.

Volunteers are also needed at other locations through Madison Area Food Pantry Gardens. Learn more here: http://foodpantrygardens.org/

We need your help to keep great books accessible to communities 24/7. Visit Little Free Libraries in your community to distribute books! 

We can suggest where to look for free or inexpensive books, or if you already have some, you can share those too. You can find book-sharing boxes near you using our world map or free mobile app. Volunteers over 18 anywhere in the U.S. where there are Little Free Libraries can register for this opportunity. 

Register on our website to get started. If it's your first time signing up with Team LFL, you will be prompted to create an account in our volunteer hub. Once you sign up, you will get access to tips & resources that you review independently online. Our Little Free Library staff can answer your questions by email. You can share books whenever it works for you.  

This is a great opportunity for solo volunteers looking for something flexible to fit their schedule, or for parents looking for a volunteer activity they can do with kids. 

Purpose: By keeping Little Free Libraries full of books, you are helping to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access. 

Responsibilities:

Time required: You set your own schedule. It could be a one-time project or a regular book distribution schedule.

How we can support you: We'll help you start with some online training, and we will suggest sources for books.

Qualifications:

Questions: You can contact the Community Engagement Manager to ask questions. 

Are you someone who enjoys talking with people, staying organized, and helping things run smoothly? Join us as a Receptionist Support Volunteer and help create a welcoming and organized environment!

What You'll Do:

What We're Looking For:

Commitment:

Requirements:

Why Volunteer With Us?

Interested? We’d love to hear from you! You can complete our volunteer application linked here or email us for more information at volunteers@secondharvestsw.org.

Support young artists by volunteering with the Arts + Literature Laboratory Summer Arts Camp. Have fun this summer working with children, as they learn a wide variety of art forms!

 The Council is looking for help this spring, summer, and fall with maintaining our small sensory garden, decorative flower pots, and flowerbeds along the perimeter of the building. Volunteers are able to work on the spaces when convenient for their schedule. Mostly weeding and watering with of seasonal prep work as well. 

To learn more about our Sensory Garden, visit our Sensory Garden webpage.

The Council is looking for a volunteer to help lend a hand with ongoing building repairs including painting, drywall touch-up, hanging artwork, etc.

BBBS conducts regular check-in conversations and observations with Bigs and Littles to ensure the relationship is healthy, safe, and thriving.

Interested in learning more about getting involved as a mentor or a partner?
Reach out to us at reception@bbbsmadison.org or 608-661-5437

BBBS conducts regular check-in conversations and observations with Bigs and Littles to ensure the relationship is healthy, safe, and thriving.

Interested in learning more about getting involved as a mentor or a partner?
Reach out to us reception@bbbsmadison.org or call us at 608.661.5437

After enrolling in our Community-Based Mentoring Program, Bigs and Littles are thoughtfully matched based on geography (within a 20-minute drive), preferences (gender, race, age, etc.), and shared interests. Once the Match is approved by Big, Little, and parent/caregiver, introductions are made and we’re off!

Matches get together 2-4 times a month for a few hours. Bigs schedule outings directly with Littles and their parent/caregiver, and are responsible for picking up and transporting their Little. Activities vary based on the interests of the Bigs and Littles, so whether it’s frisbee at the park, paint night and ice cream, or a picnic hike, each Match can define what "quality time" looks like for them. 

Starting a new relationship can be daunting for both Big and Little, but we’re here every step of the way, providing:

While the majority of our Bigs mentor their Little one-on-one, more than 10% of our Matches are Big Couples and Big Families. In these Matches, volunteer Bigs sign up with their partner, spouse, children, etc., and get matched together with one Little. Mentoring is great, but mentoring with your family? Even better. To learn more about being part of a Big Couple or Big Family, contact us at reception@bbbsmadison.org or 608-661-5437.

BBBS conducts regular check-in conversations and observations with Bigs and Littles to ensure the relationship is healthy, safe, and thriving.

Interested in learning more about getting involved as a mentor or a partner?
Reach out to Miriam Whiteagle, Site-Based Program Coordinator,
at mwhiteagle@bbbsmadison.org or 608-661-5437 ext. 1122.

BBBS conducts regular check-in conversations and observations with Bigs and Littles to ensure the relationship is healthy, safe, and thriving.

Interested in learning more about getting involved as a mentor or a partner?
Reach out to Miriam Whiteagle, Site-Based Program Coordinator,
at mwhiteagle@bbbsmadison.org or 608-661-5437 ext. 1122.

BBBS conducts regular check-in conversations and observations with Bigs and Littles to ensure the relationship is healthy, safe, and thriving.

Interested in learning more about getting involved as a mentor or a partner?
Reach out to Miriam Whiteagle, Site-Based Program Coordinator,
at mwhiteagle@bbbsmadison.org or 608-661-5437 ext. 1122.

BBBS conducts regular check-in conversations and observations with Bigs and Littles to ensure the relationship is healthy, safe, and thriving.

Interested in learning more about getting involved as a mentor or a partner?
Reach out to Miriam Whiteagle, Site-Based Program Coordinator,
at mwhiteagle@bbbsmadison.org or 608-661-5437 ext. 1122.

After enrolling in our HSLP Mentoring Program, Bigs and Littles are thoughtfully matched based on interests and preferences (gender, race, age, etc.) Once the Match is approved by Big, Little, and parent/caregiver, they can start meeting!

BBBS conducts regular check-in conversations and observations with Bigs and Littles to ensure the relationship is healthy, safe, and thriving.

Interested in learning more about getting involved as a mentor or a partner?
Reach out to Miriam Whiteagle, Site-Based Program Coordinator,
at mwhiteagle@bbbsmadison.org or 608-661-5437 ext. 1122.

Ready to change a life from the comfort of home? 

Job Title: Social Media Marketing Coordinator
Organization: Dane Dances
Location: Madison, WI (Hybrid - within the Madison area)

About Dane Dances
Dane Dances is a beloved Madison summer tradition that brings free live music and dancing to local parks. Our events celebrate community, culture, and connection.

Position Summary
The Social Media Marketing Coordinator will manage and grow Dane Dances’ social media presence to promote events, engage the community, and increase attendance. This role is ideal for a creative, organized individual who enjoys storytelling, community-focused marketing, and local events.

Key Responsibilities

·        Create, schedule, and publish content for social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, and others as needed)

·        Promote weekly events, performers, sponsors, and locations

·        Engage with followers by responding to comments and messages

·        Capture and share photos and short videos at Dane Dances events

·        Maintain a consistent brand voice and visual style

·        Track basic engagement metrics and suggest improvements

Qualifications

·        Experience managing social media accounts for a business, nonprofit, or event

·        Strong writing and communication skills

·        Basic photography and short-form video skills (phone-based content is acceptable)

·        Familiarity with social media scheduling tools

·        Interest in music, dance, or community events is a plus

Time Commitment

·        Part-time, seasonal (summer)

·        Flexible hours with availability during Dane Dances events (Friday nights in August)

Compensation

·        [Hourly rate or stipend – to be determined]

How to Apply
Please submit a brief introduction and examples of social media work (links or screenshots) to:

https://www.newbridgemadison.org/volunteerapplication

Did you Know?

Nearly 3 in 4 older adults experience foot problems, yet routine foot care is one of the most overlooked aspects of senior health. Regular care, including toenail trimming, can prevent pain, improve balance, and help seniors stay active and independent longer.

NewBridge Foot Clinics bring affordable, dignified foot care to older adults across the Madison area and we need volunteers to help.  No medical experience is needed; just a willingness to help and a friendly smile.

Tasks

Greet participants with a warm welcome.

Handle appointment check-in and record payments from clients.

Prepare warm-water foot soak containers before each appointment and clean up afterward.

Help with general site setup and clean-up

Volunteers are Needed at the Following Locations:

Monona United Methodist Church
606 Nichols Road, Monona
Second, third and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 9:30-11:45 am

Lake Edge Lutheran Church
4032 Monona Drive
First and third Thursdays of the month, 9:30-11:45 am

Lakeview Lutheran Church
4001 Mandrake Road
First Tuesday of the month, 1:00-3:00 pm

Warner Park Community Rec Center
1625 Northport Drive
Third Wednesday of the month, 9:00-11:30 am

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
5701 Raymond Road
Fourth Tuesday of the month, 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Band Committee

This committee is responsible for listening to, assessing, recommending for booking local and area bands and DJ's.  Of specific importance to this committee is to contract with ethnically and musically diverse bands.

Logistics Committee

This committee has the responsibility of planning and coordinating the routine activities for each night of Dane Dances.

Publicity Committee

This committee ensures that Dane Dances and its mission and activities are consistently presented in a positive way to the public.

Fund-Raising Committee

This committee is responsible for fundraising planning and implementation, including identifying what funding is needed; exploring funding sources; creating strategies to approach potential sponsors; and assisting in preparation of proposals and presentations.

Dane Dances! was founded in 1999 and is one of Madison's most popular summertime events. The summer's free dance concert series will be held every Friday in August at the Monona Terrace Rooftop and needs volunteers to help make the events a great success.  We have a variety of shifts and different jobs but all of them are fun and would not be possible without our committed volunteers.

Access this link to sign up for any of shifts & duties for any of the Friday events in August:

https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/827034683717046071/false#/invitation

Or email danedances2017@gmail.com

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.

Our diaper bank distributes over 50,000 diapers each month directly to families in need, and that number keeps increasing. We serve over 1,300 children each month, as well as provide diapers to area partner agencies. Help us keep up with community demand by hosting a diaper drive at your church, school, workplace or neighborhood. 

It's easy! Share our current wish list, collect donations, and drop-off at our center. 

Amazon Gift List

https://babiesandbeyondwi.org/donations/diaper-drives/

Email us at Volunteer@babiesandbeyondwi.org  to get more information! 

We are in constant need of assistance with Spanish speakers. We have many clients who only speak Spanish, so we need someone to help with translation during open hours. 

Volunteers are needed during Open Hours:

Tuesdays: 1:00pm-3:00pm, and 4:30pm -7:00pm

Wednesdays: 8:30am-12:00pm

Thursdays: 10:30am -1:00pm

Saturdays: 8:30am -12:00 pm

Babies & Beyond of WI, Inc 

Email: volunteer@babiesandbeyondwi.org for more information and to get started

Help get the center ready for our next open hours by hosting a group volunteering day with us!

With how busy we have been, it is highly needed to get groups in to be able to continue serving families in need. Groups of up to 30 people are welcome to reach out about volunteering with us. We love working with a variety of groups, from school, church groups, workers, or even friends and family. 

Groups of 10 and under have the option to come during open hours to help out. They are also welcome to schedule for days that we are not open.

Groups of 10-25 we suggest days that we are not open to bettter accomodate. Groups are welcome to schedule times that we are not open to the public.

Register your group here:

Babies & Beyond of WI, Inc

Email: volunteer@babiesandbeyondwi.org for more information and to get started

Help sort baby items for our Sharing Center! Items include baby and maternity clothes, toys and equipment. 

  Duties include sorting donations, hanging clothes, replenishing bins, equipment, organizing etc. 

Come individually or with a group!  We have lots of open space to spread out.

Volunteers are needed during Open Hours:

Mondays 12:00pm-3:00pm

Tuesdays 12:30pm-2:30pm, 2:30pm-4:30pm, 4:30 -7:00pm

Wednesdays 8:30am-12:00pm

Thursdays 9:00am-10:30am, 10:30am -1:00pm, 1:00pm-3:00pm

Saturdays 8:30am -12:00 pm

View our website and schedule to get started! 

Babies & Beyond of WI, Inc

We can accommodate groups larger than 12, reach out for more information.

Email volunteer@babiesandbeyondwi.org for more information and to get started.

Help our team by repackaging donated diapers into smaller bundles for us to distribute to clients and partner agencies!

Volunteers are needed during Open Hours:

Mondays 12:00pm-3:00pm

Tuesdays 12:30pm-2:30pm, 2:30pm-4:30pm, 4:30 -7:00pm

Wednesdays 8:30am-12:00pm

Thursdays 9:00am-10:30am, 10:30am -1:00pm, 1:00pm-3:00pm

Saturdays 8:30am -12:00 pm

 Other days and times available to accommodate groups, as well!  

Register here: Babies & Beyond of WI, Inc

Email: volunteer@babiesandbeyondwi.org for more information and to get started

Babies & Beyond is always in need of donations of babies supplies. Below is a list of most needed ones.  Donations can be dropped off at our Donation Center during our Open Hours or you can email to coordinate another time that works. To view a list in more detail about our donation view our website: https://babiesandbeyondwi.org/donations/

Thank you!

Diapers size preemie - 7 (new or open packages welcomed) Most needed sizes are 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Pull-Ups size 2/3T, 3/4T, 4/5T, 5/6T-- Most needed sizes are 4/5T and 5/6T

Winter and Summer Toddler Clothing

Industrial Size Food Film - for wrapping bundles of diapers

Bags - grocery sized, paper, and trash bags

Baby Wash and lotion

Diaper Cream

Wipes

Menstrual Care

Order from our wish list and ship to 1922 S. Stoughton Road, Madison, WI 53716

Have time and skills to share to help your community thrive? Volunteer with us at the Partner Pickup & Donation Desk, where a volunteer assists our partner pantries with their pickup orders and receives all drop-off donations!

The Partner Pickup & Donation Desk volunteer assists partner pantries by pulling orders located around the Distribution Center, utilizing a hand pallet jacket, and helping load their orders into their vehicles. Additionally, they will record drop-off donations and place received donations into their designated areas of the Distribution Center.

For more information and requirements, please view below!

QUALIFICATIONS:

COMMITMENT:

Current Shifts Open:

REQUIREMENTS:

LOCATION:

APPLICATION PROCESS: To apply for this role please complete a volunteer application. In the application, under Assignment Preference, you will select the ‘Partner Pickup and Donation Desk' to indicate you are applying for this position. We will review your application and get back to you within 72 hours of your application.

Have any questions? Please contact Brie McNett, Volunteer Services Coordinator at volunteers@secondharvestsw.org or call 608.216.7214.

The River is the largest and busiest food pantry in Dane County, serving over 2,000 individuals each week through our combined programs.

We are distributing groceries via curbside pickup outside of our facility.  We need volunteers to help fill orders for clients as they drive through our curbside pantry and carry the groceries out to the clients.  (Mondays would be sorting and packing boxes only - no distribution.)

Volunteers are needed:

Monday

9:00 am–11:00 am

11:00 am–1:00 pm  

Tuesday

8:45 am–11:45 am

11:30 am–1:30 pm

1:15pm–3:15pm

Wednesday

11:45 am–2:00 pm

1:45 pm–4:00 pm

3:45pm–6:15pm

Thursday  

8:45 am–12:15 pm

Friday 

8:45 am–11:45 am

11:30 am–1:30 pm

1:15pm–3:15pm

 
We are looking for healthy volunteers over the age of 16.  Court ordered community service volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

For more information, visit our website.  

To get started as a volunteer, fill out a volunteer application.

Click here to fill out an application for court ordered community service.

At 4-C, we rely on community members like you to help us help children. We’re asking for in-kind donations of single-serving snacks and cleaning supplies to support our family programming and free lending library.

Shop our wish list directly at qrco.de/4-CAmazon!

*Greatest needs!

Shop our wish list directly at qrco.de/4-CAmazon!

You can also drop off wish list items at 4-C’s Resource Room:

5 Odana Court, Madison, WI 53719

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

10am – 2pm

4-C is an Accredited FRC of Quality serving families in Dane County. We provide free services to families like monthly Play and Learn, Open Play, and Storytime programming (check out our calendar for upcoming events).

Learn more about 4-C’s Family Resource Center.

Toy kits, big books, activity backpacks, book kits, storytime backpacks, and more! Our lending library is packed with hundreds of curated and themed items available for check-out.

Looking to laminate? 4-C’s Resource Room has both large and small laminators you can use for a small fee. We also have rainy day craft kits for sale, along with paper and other craft supplies. You can also bring your own paper and use our die cuts!

Visit the Resource Room

5 Odana Court, Madison, WI 53719

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

10am – 2pm

Learn more about 4-C’s Resource Room.

·       Donate – make a one-time or recurring donation

·       Buy official 4-C shirts and more

·       Volunteer

See the full list of ways you can support 4-C by visiting our website.

Questions? Contact donation@4-c.org

A Theatre House Event Manager volunteer is needed to make an ongoing commitment serving 2-4 hours once a week in rotation with the resident volunteer team to help with basic event technical support.  The volunteer Manager will serve for the University Woods campus Theatre.

Responsibilities include microphone and film setup, supporting musicians with sound checks before concerts, remaining onsite during events to ensure sound quality, and shutting down and securing equipment afterward. 

Ideal candidate is a dependable, detail-oriented adult (No high school/college students necessary) with required technology comfort and enjoys supporting live performances/film events.  Training will be provided.

Interested persons need to get registered to be set up.
 

ABOUT THE LCEC
Our mission at the Lussier Community Education Center is to build community, create opportunities, and
enrich education. At the LCEC, we envision drawing in generations of community members from all walks
of life to take care of one another and create a more just, healthy, and vibrant community.

COOKING VOLUNTEER

POSITION SUMMARY: 
Join the cooking team & assist staff with cooking healthy and nutritious meals for elementary, middle and
high school-aged students participating in afterschool programming at the Lussier Community Education
Center. Volunteers prepare meals for students on Mondays and Fridays during the academic year. 

HOURS: 
3-6 hours/week (time dependent on number of shifts per week)
Mondays and/or Fridays 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

REPORTS TO: Community Engagement Manager

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Submit a Volunteer Application & complete informal interview, have a background check on file, complete
volunteer training. Timeline for process dependent on timeliness of submission.

What

The Millennium Soccer Club (MSC) is in its 25th year of providing affordable and accessible soccer programs for elementary school youth living in several of Madison's lower-income, ethnically diverse neighborhoods, many of whom might not otherwise have an opportunity to play.  These programs (offered each fall, spring, and summer) focus primarily on providing basic instruction in the fundamentals of soccer along with giving our participants an opportunity to have fun playing in a wide variety of soccer games.

Who

Our neighborhood-based programs are open to both boys and girls who will be playing together on teams in one of our two grade-level divisions: 1st/2nd and 3rd-5th.  This fall, we anticipate that MSC’s soccer programs will serve over 250 kids.

Where 

Millennium’s fall sessions will be held at 3 schools: Huegel, Leopold, and Lincoln Elementary School and 2 parks: Marlborough and Warner Park, which are located in our targeted neighborhoods in south Madison and on the east side. 

When 

The upcoming fall season will consist of six sessions on Saturdays, beginning April 25 and ending on May 23rd. We have a rain date of May 30th in case we need to cancel due to weather.

Program Set-Up

Each session, which consists of a combination practice and game, runs from 9:30-11:00am. For the first half of the session, our coaches will lead their teams through a variety of challenging activities that focus primarily on the development of good individual skills, as well as a number of basic team-related skills.  In the second half, each team will play a game against another team in its grade-level division.  Since our teams consist of only 6-8 players, the games are played 4v4 (with no goalies), which enables greater involvement by all of our players. 

Volunteers Needed 

MSC is currently seeking volunteer coaches for all of its programs this fall. Those who volunteer will coach with the same team at each of the sessions that they are available to coach.  It is anticipated, and assumed, that those who volunteer will not be available to coach at all six of our sessions because of school, travel or work commitments.

What You Can Expect as a Volunteer 

You will find that Millennium’s young players really enjoy playing soccer, are eager learners, and work well with their volunteer coaches.  Let us know if you wish to coach with someone else who is volunteering. The coaching coordinators at each of Millennium’s neighborhood sites will provide weekly practice plans and coaching tips for their coaches.

Want More Information about Millennium?

Visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MillenniumSoccerClub/or contact Haley Brisky at hwbrisky@gmail.com.

We need volunteers to help distribute lunches to youth and their families in nine different northside neighborhoods as well as several south side east side neighborhoods.  There is room for one volunteer to ride along in the MUNCH van, but we also need a volunteer to follow the van driving their personal vehicle.

Volunteers needed:

Monday through Friday

NOTE:  Minimum age is 8, but any volunteers under 16 must be with an adult.  Court ordered community service volunteers must be at least 18 years old.

If you are interested, please fill out this application or contact us at volunteer@riverfoodpantry.org.

For more info, visit our website.

Help us prepare meals to send home with the families that shop at our market! Though we had to close our dining area due to COVID, we are grateful to continue to have the opportunity to provide meals to our clients. The meals are prepared onsite by our chefs with the help of many wonderful volunteers. They are safely stored, and then they are sent home with the clients with reheating instructions so that they can be enjoyed as family meals in the home. We need help with meal prep (and occasionally distributions as well) during the following times:

Monday
9:00am - 11:00am
11:00am - 2:00pm

Tuesday
8:45am - 11:30am
11:30am - 1:15pm
1:15pm - 3:15pm

Wednesday
9:00am - 11:00am
11:00am - 1:45pm
1:45pm - 3:45pm 
3:45pm - 6:00pm

Thursday
8:45am - 12:15pm

Friday
8:45am - 11:30am
11:30am - 1:15pm
1:15pm - 3:15pm

If you are interested, you can get started by clicking here to fill out a volunteer application.

Court ordered community service volunteers must be at least 18 years old.  Click here to fill out an application for court ordered community service.

If you have any questions, please contact us by email at volunteer@riverfoodpantry.org or by phone at (608) 661-1224.

Thank you!

Partner with another volunteer to be the welcoming presence that helps guests feel valued from the moment they arrive.

You’ll create an inviting lobby space, manage our fair-access lottery system for guests waiting to shop, keep the coffee flowing, and serve as a friendly connector between guests, volunteers, and staff.

This brand new role means you’ll help shape it as we go – perfect for someone who enjoys variety, stays calm during busy moments, and genuinely loves interacting with people. Your warm presence transforms what could be a stressful experience for someone seeking help into one of dignity and community support.

Available Shifts: Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday 9:15-11:30am – Wednesday 3:15-5:30pm – Friday 8:30-10:30am

No experience required – we’ll provide complete training and ongoing support.

Must to 21+ years of age and be available or a weekly or biweekly volunteer shift with general availability for 3+ months.

Madison Birthday Boost is looking for a Social Media Volunteer to help us share the stories behind the celebrations.

We partner with local social workers to provide fully assembled birthday boxes for children experiencing financial hardship. Each box includes decorations, gifts, and everything needed for a joyful celebration. Your role would be to help bring that impact to life online.

This is a creative, flexible volunteer role where you will shape how our community sees and connects with our mission.

Manage our Facebook and Instagram accounts

Create and schedule engaging content 2 to 5 times per week

Share volunteer highlights, impact stories, and behind-the-scenes moments

Encourage community involvement and volunteer sign-ups

Help grow our audience and strengthen community engagement

Track basic engagement metrics and share insights with leadership

You will collaborate with our leadership team for direction, stories, and content ideas. We provide photos, updates, and brand guidance. You bring creativity and consistency.

Approximately 3 to 5 hours per week. This role is flexible and can be done remotely.

Enjoy writing and visual storytelling

Have experience with Facebook or Instagram content creation

Like connecting people to meaningful causes

Want to use your skills to make a tangible impact in Madison

Minimum commitment is 4 months so we can build consistency and momentum.

If you love turning real impact into stories that inspire action, we would love to talk with you.

Madison Birthday Boost partners with local social workers to provide fully assembled birthday celebrations for children whose families are experiencing financial or other hardship. Each child receives a themed birthday box with decorations, gifts, and everything needed to feel celebrated.

Every week, children in Madison would otherwise go without a birthday celebration. We make sure that does not happen.

We are looking for one East Madison leader and one West Madison leader to host a neighborhood birthday drop-off site.

You will not be coordinating with agencies or managing the overall system. We handle that centrally. You will not be doing this alone. We provide the materials, structure, and ongoing support.

Host a small porch-based or in-home drop-off and pick-up location

Help organize and assemble 5 to 15 birthday boxes per week

Make completed boxes available for scheduled agency pick-up

Welcome local volunteers who sign up to help

If someone enjoys leadership and wants to take on more, there is room to grow into volunteer coordination, but that is completely optional.

About 5 to 10 hours per week, usually spread across one or two evenings.

We are especially hoping to expand into:

East Madison near the Isthmus or SASY neighborhood

West Madison near West Towne Mall or the Gammon Road area

We are adding sites in these areas to better serve social workers and volunteers across the city.

If you are organized, dependable, and want a consistent way to support families in your community, this is a meaningful and practical way to make a difference close to home.

A volunteer is needed to take over for the Music Therapist as Tone Chime Choir Conductor or start out helping the therapist as Tone Chime Choir Assistant for the Oakwood Village University Woods resident Tone Chime Choir starting in February 2026.

The commitment would require a volunteer conductor or assistant to be involved weekly with 1 hour rehearsals.  In addition, the commitment would also require a conductor or assistant to be involved with and lead 2-4 performances during the year, which can be for Sunday morning worship services or concerts for residents at University Woods.  Currently 8-12 University Woods residents are involved in the Tone Chime Choir.

A prospective volunteer needs to have Tone Chime experience if possible.  The current tone chime choir is an adapted one that uses symbols to read notes and chords so any resident can participate regardless of musical background.  A new conductor or assistant could keep the adapted approach or use the more traditional approach of reading sheet music.  A full tone chime choir set is available for the choir to use and is stored on campus.

This volunteer need will be under the supervision of the Oakwood Village certified Music Therapist on staff.  The therapist will provide training for a new volunteer to be ready and comfortable in the role of conductor or assistant.

NOTE: No volunteers are needed to join and participate as Tone Chime Choir members.  Only volunteers with Tone Chime experience are needed to help in a leadership/assistant position.

Prospective volunteers will need to get registered with the Oakwood Village University Woods Volunteer Services Coordinator first to be set up.  Registration includes taking care of paperwork, background screening and TB skin tests.  It will be about a 3-week process.

YWCA MADISON - MOST NEEDED ITEMS: 

Every day, YWCA Madison provides a safe and stable home for more than 100 women and families at our downtown location, and supports many more individuals and families living throughout the greater Madison community. The people we serve are often facing significant barriers such as homelessness, poverty, and systemic inequities.

Your support makes an immediate and lasting difference. By donating essential items, you help ensure that every resident and program participant has access to the basic necessities that provide dignity, stability, and hope. Together, we can continue building a stronger, more equitable community for everyone.

Below are links to our Wishlist of our most urgently needed items:

Amazon Wishlist items can be delivered directly to our downtown location at 101 E Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53703. To drop off a donation in-person, please set up a drop-off time with the front desk at 101 East Mifflin Street by calling 608-257-1436 option 2.

We believe every child deserves clean clothing and warm winter wear. C.A.R.D.S. Closet is a free clothing resource for children and youth in the Sun Prairie and Marshall School Districts. Families get a social worker referral to participate, then select clothing in private and compassionate 30-minute appointment. C.A.R.D.S. Closet accepts clean and gently used seasonal YOUTH clothing and footwear, and brand-new socks and undergarments. If you want to give—and be certain that your donation benefits children in your community—drop off clothing donations in the large bin outside our store. Help reduce underwear insecurity and help provide new underwear for students. Consider hosting a new underwear drive at your workplace or with friends! All sizes are welcome for new underwear. Check out our link on amazon to purchase items.  After the collection is done you can package them at Sunshine Place for students to grab them while they shop. This a really fun group activity. 

Are you a people person, or do you like to be behind the scenes? Do you like driving big vehicles, or need a way to get your lifts in? Whatever you like to do, we have an opportunity for you! We need help:

-Stocking shelves

-Assisting guests 

-Getting healthy snacks to kids

The Sun Prairie Emergency Food Pantry has been nourishing Sun Prairie and beyond since 1993, and we are busier than ever! Visit our website to find all our current volunteer opportunities. Thank you!

Want to help those in need by donating items or hosting a donation drive? Maybe you love to shop and bargain hunt but want to shop for someone else? Well we need your help! Our essentials pantry is having a supply and demand issue: demand is increasing and our supply can't keep up! Help us provide free essential items like personal hygiene products, toiletries, underwear and socks, cleaning/home goods, phone chargers and more - see below for our most-needed items:

PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS - TOP PRIORITY!
Menstrual products (tampons preferred), deodorant, dental hygiene (toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash), shaving and grooming supplies (razors, shaving cream, tweezers, nail clippers), body wash, facial cleanser

TOILETRIES
Both travel and regular size, bath and body products, skincare, haircare 

PACKS OF UNDERWEAR
UNOPENED, UNUSED underwear, men and women’s, variety of sizes and styles for all genders and body types. Preferences: Men’s = boxer briefs, preferred women’s = anything with medium coverage, both in dark or neutral colors (not white)

HOME ESSENTIALS
Laundry detergent, cleaning spray, dish soap, sponges, wipes, garbage bags, toilet paper etc.

HEALTH & WELLNESS
First aid supplies (band-aids, antibiotic ointment, antiseptic spray), chapstick, tissues, cotton swabs, OTC meds for fever, heartburn, nausea etc., condoms

OTHER KINDS OF IMPORTANT ITEMS: 

If you want to go the quick and easy route, click here's to order from our amazon wishlist. We are always happy to receive substitutes and encourage community members to support local, small businesses and purchase environmentally-friendly, ethically-made products as much as possible. Supplies can be dropped off Wednesday afternoons during our pantry hours, or anytime during business hours (just drop them off at the front desk!)

Want to make a tangible impact in your community? We are looking for Distribution Center Support volunteers to help us gather food orders for Second Harvest's partnering pantries!

This is a hands-on opportunity to make a real impact, ensuring neighbors have access to nourishing foods.

What You'll Do:

What We're Looking For:

Commitment:

Requirements:

Why Volunteer With Us?

Ready to help make a difference? You can complete our volunteer application linked here or email us for more information at volunteers@secondharvestsw.org.

FoodBridge delivery volunteers help reduce food insecurity by delivering groceries from local food pantries to older adults who face barriers such as limited mobility, health challenges, or lack of transportation. This support helps clients access consistent food while remaining in their homes.

Volunteers are matched with one to three older adults and typically deliver from a specific food pantry on an ongoing basis. Delivery schedules are coordinated directly between the volunteer and the older adult, allowing for flexibility and reliability. NewBridge staff provide guidance and are available for support as needed.For many clients, these regular deliveries offer more than food. Seeing a familiar face and knowing someone will show up provides reassurance, stability, and a meaningful connection to the community

Expectations of a FoodBridge Driver

What is NewBridge: NewBridge has been supporting older adults in Madison and Dane County for more than 50 years. What began as neighborhood-based senior coalitions has grown into a trusted nonprofit focused on helping older adults live safely, independently, and with dignity. Our programs are built around practical help, human connection, and meeting people where they are.

Volunteer Application 

We are now accepting new volunteers for this position for Spring 2026!

Give young children a safe, fun place to grow and learn while their parents attend adult education classes or events! Hang out in our child care room to play games, read stories, and do art activities with a small group of children ages 3 to 12. Childcare is on an as needed basis, and every 2nd Saturday of the month for the FUNNE program 9:30-11:30am.

Volunteers will work in the child care room, where we have a variety of books, games, and toys. Volunteers should enjoy spending time with children, especially younger children, and be able to keep kids engaged with various activities. Typically one to five children come to morning child care. Some children may speak a limited amount of English, but as long as you know how to have fun you need not speak any other language!  

A background check and one-time training is required before working with kids.

Currently in need of help Tuesdays 1:30-3:30 pm and Thursdays 10-12 am for food pantry distribution!

Accepting help stocking other weekdays as well. 

Help provide food to more than 80 families in need each week! The CMC is in need of volunteers to help in the food pantry various days and times of the week, please contact us to find out our current schedule needs. Pantry volunteers help with getting ready for the pantry to open and then with distributing food to guests. Tasks include greeting guests, assisting guests with getting pantry items, and weighing/bagging items.

Great customer service skills, a friendly attitude, reliability and patience are all crucial qualities for this position. The ability to do moderate lifting (15 to 40 pounds) is also very useful, along with the ability to speak Spanish or another language (though not required). Days to help available outside of hours listed above.

Please contact us if you would like to join our food pantry team!

The CMC is currently in need of volunteers to work as assistants in the jobs office most weekdays!

This position includes giving one-on-one help to guests by:

Volunteer schedules may vary, but the jobs office is open Tuesday through Friday. Volunteers can help out anywhere from 1 hour to a full day. Spanish and English speaking skills are helpful. If interested in this opportunity, please respond to this post or email us with any questions or if you are interested!

Home Chore Volunteers: Help older adults with everyday household tasks they can no longer safely do on their own. This support allows people to remain in their homes longer, maintain their independence, and feel safe in familiar surroundings. Tasks may include light cleaning, basic yard work, or small jobs that have become physically difficult over time

Volunteers are matched with clients based on location, availability, and comfort level. Some volunteers help one person on a regular basis, while others assist with one-time or seasonal needs. No special skills are required. Staff provide clear guidance, safety expectations, and ongoing support.

Many people we serve have no nearby family or outside help. Your time and effort can be the reason someone is able to stay where they feel most comfortable and secure. 

What is NewBridge: NewBridge has been supporting older adults in Madison and Dane County for more than 50 years. What began as neighborhood-based senior coalitions has grown into a trusted nonprofit focused on helping older adults live safely, independently, and with dignity. Our programs are built around practical help, human connection, and meeting people where they are.

Volunteer Application 

On the third Wednesday of each month, we host a Fresh Food Pantry from 4:30 - 6:30 PM. We rely on the support of volunteers during this busy time. Join us every third Wednesday from 4:00 - 7:00 PM.

Volunteer tasks include: Stocking tables; registering individuals; assisting with shopping, and ensuring fair distribution; breaking down and storing pantry items

Hourly shifts available!

Help bring the joy of play and learning by volunteering at Madison Children's Museum! We have weekly volunteer shifts open. Please see this page on our website for information and application to volunteer: https://madisonchildrensmuseum.org/about/work-at-mcm/volunteers/

Our center is cleaning and re-organizing our supplies. We need volunteers who love tedious, detail-oriented work to help enter our supplies into a Google Sheet inventory. Since we are currently working through this big project of cleaning, you may need to also help add labels to bins with our label maker.  

"You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late." - Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Bristol Hospice provides holistic end of life care, and volunteers are integral parts of the teams that care for each patient.

What do volunteers do? Options are plenty! Most often, a volunteer will visit with a patient for one hour each week at a regularly scheduled time. Our volunteer coordinator will work with you to align your preferences and skills to a meaningful volunteer opportunity. Some examples of typical volunteer duties include:

What you can expect: Your volunteer time is flexible and valued! When you are a part of the Bristol Volunteer Team, you receive training, support, a network of fellow volunteers and staff, and the knowledge that you have comforted someone on their final journey. If this sounds like what you're looking for, get in touch! We can't wait to meet you.

Tar sands pipelines carry some of the dirtiest, most energy intensive and toxic fuels on the planet. We have several of them in Wisconsin, and right now we're fighting to shut down tar sands Line 5 in northern Wisconsin which is threatening the homelands and waters of the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa. This is their sovereign territory, yet Enbridge has refused for over a decade to remove the pipeline as asked, and instead are proposing a reroute that would put many more lands and waters at risk. Join our fight to protect indigenous people's and their rights by joining our tar sands team and help organize and generate more public opposition to this dirty pipeline. It's time to put people and the planet ahead of profits!

Join our band of tar sands pipeline fighters and help stop this dirty fossil fuel and restore justice for the Bad River Band.

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.