Opportunities From: United Way of Dane County

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: 9am-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

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! 

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 12 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 12-25 we suggest days that we are not open to better accommodate.

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! 

Volunteers are needed during Open Hours:

Tuesdays 1pm, 2:30pm-4:30pm, 4:30 -7:00pm

Wednesdays 9am-12:00pm

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

Fridays 9:00am-12:00pm

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:

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

Wednesdays 9am-12:00pm

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

Fridays 9:00am-12:00pm

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

Build your marketing portfolio while helping homeless cats 

9 Lives Rescue is seeking someone with marketing experience or a marketing student to promote our cat rescue via social media, promotional materials, and marketing campaigns. 

Your role on our marketing team is limited only by your creativity and schedule. Make a long-term commitment to deliver measurable results, or take on a specific, one-time project that fits into your schedule. We’re interested in hearing your ideas! 

9 Lives Rescue is a 501(c) nonprofit, so your work will be on a volunteer basis. The cats in our care stay in volunteer’s homes, so your contact with them will be limited to public events, although visiting foster homes to create social media content is encouraged! 

Find out more about 9 Lives by visiting our website at 9livesrescue.org. If interested in volunteering, complete the application at 9livesrescue.org/volunteer-application. Email us at volunteer@9livesrescue.org with any questions you may have. We’d love to hear from you!

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

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.

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

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

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!

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

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.

Habitat for Humanity of Dane County is looking for volunteers to help build affordable housing!

Want to learn construction skills while contributing to an important cause? Join Habitat today!

Construction volunteers are needed at the Habitat construction sites in both Madison and Sun Prairie. No prior experience is needed - all the tools and training will be available on site. Tasks may include framing, trim, landscaping, painting, etc. Individuals and groups are welcome. Opportunities are available Thursdays-Saturdays from 8:15am-3:30pm.

Volunteers must be 16 or older; flexible and willing to be trained; and comfortable standing/working for the duration of the full shift. There is a morning and lunch break built into the 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

MABA maintains a site for blogs written by anyone that can be read anywhere there is an Internet connection.  Want an outlet for your writing? And writing about publiv transit contributes 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?

Even better than text alone is to add a captioned picture that you took. Although a blog can be longer, you can also pitch a shorter opinion piece or article somewhere else with the same content as a blog with us is non-proprietary. And 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 can show one or another feature of a transit VEHICLE -- shared-ride taxi, rental bike, accessible van, regular 40' bus or or a bigger accordian bus.  Or there could be a feature of a Bus Rapid Transit station, an electric re-charging device, the placement of a bus-only lane, a new fare meter, bike parking outside or inside a bus, or something else. Maybe a picture could help you make the case for the location of a bus stop, bus shelter, an electronic announcement board.

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.

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 16. 

For now, we are no longer accepting court ordered community service volunteers.

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 pantry!   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.

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

Thank you!

For now, we are no longer accepting new volunteers for court ordered community service hours.

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 drive-thru at our facility.  We need volunteers to help fill orders for clients as they drive through our pantry and load groceries into the clients' cars.  (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. 

For now, we are no longer accepting new volunteers for court ordered community service hours.

For more information, visit our website.  

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

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 8am 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. 

Connect Your Neighbors With Local Volunteering Options – Right from Home!

When we know more, we can do more. 

Community Compass is a crowdsourced platform that connects volunteers with their community and each other. We’re building a national directory of nonprofit organizations, mutual aid and grassroots networks, service clubs, and more. Because volunteer groups come in all shapes and sizes, our Community Pages include smaller, less formal organizations alongside established nonprofits.

We’re looking for enthusiastic contributors (like you!) to help us update and enrich Community Pages and Organization Pages on Community Compass. With some research and your curiosity, you can help your neighbors quickly find nearby nonprofits, mutual aid groups, service clubs and more – making it simpler than ever for everyone to make a local impact.

Community Compass contributors have already helped us identify over 3,600 ways to volunteer in more than 380 communities in the US!

What You'll Do:

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

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

Be an Organizational Profile Builder: Create Community Compass pages for nonprofit organizations.

Be an Ambassador: Coming soon

Why Volunteer with Community Compass?

Easy and accessible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

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

Flexible 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 easier for everyone.

Join our volunteer team as a Volunteer Delivery Support and play a vital role in bringing nutritious food directly to Second Harvest partner food pantries across southwestern Wisconsin.

This is a hands-on opportunity to make a real impact, ensuring food reaches neighbors. No driving is required—just your energy, reliability, and passion for giving back. All deliveries are made using a Second Harvest vehicle.

What You'll Do:

What We're Looking For:

Commitment:

Requirements:

Why Volunteer With Us?

Ready to ride along and make a difference? You can email us for more information at volunteers@secondharvestsw.org.

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 email us for more information at volunteers@secondharvestsw.org.

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 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

Do you like to bake? Every week, Madison Birthday Boost looks for volunteers able to bake (or buy) cupcakes for our birthday boxes!

If you'd like to volunteer, please visit our Sign Up site.

Cupcakes are due on Wednesdays or Thursdays and must be dropped off at the specified location.

Pack the cupcakes in any disposable container and include candles. Please be aware of any allergy information that is included in the sign-up.

Also, please complete our one-time volunteer registration.

If you have any questions, please email us at info@madisonbirthdayboost.org. 

Madison Birthday Boost has been bringing birthday joy to kids across Madison and surrounding communities for a year, and we're ready to grow our board as we look ahead to what's next.

We give Madison-area families facing financial hardship complete birthday boxes, presents, cupcakes, decorations, and everything needed to celebrate their child, right here in our own community. Our mission is simple but powerful: helping every local kid feel seen, celebrated, and valued on their birthday, no matter their family's circumstances.

We're looking for thoughtful, community-minded people who care about kids, equity, and making Madison a stronger, more supportive place for families. You don't need to fit one specific role. We'd love to connect with people who bring good ideas, steady support, useful experience, or a heart for service.

What's involved:

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 summer and restore the prairies, forests, and oak savannas of the U.W. Arboretum. Join other volunteers on most Saturday mornings 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 Events Calendar for current schedule. Youth 12-17 years old can participate when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

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/

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

Use our existing theming and color palette. There is opportunity to help us build our brand identity.

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 an additional East Madison site 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 3-6 birthday boxes per week (opportunity for more if desired but not required)

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

We'd like to add a site near 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.

Heartland Hospice is seeking compassionate Vigil Volunteers to provide a comforting presence for patients during their final hours of life.

The role of a Vigil Volunteer is simple yet incredibly meaningful: to be there. When patients are nearing the end of life and may not have family or loved ones present, Vigil Volunteers offer companionship, comfort, and peace at the bedside.

Volunteers are the HEART of Heartland Hospice.

A gentle presence, a reassuring smile, a quiet moment of companionship. These small acts can provide tremendous comfort to both patients and families during one of life's most important transitions.

As a Vigil Volunteer, you may:

✅ Provide Comfort When It Matters Most
Your presence can bring peace and dignity to patients nearing the end of life.

✅ Make a Profound Difference
Simply being there can ease feelings of loneliness and provide reassurance to patients and families.

✅ Flexible, As-Needed Commitment
Vigil opportunities arise as patients enter their final hours. Volunteers are notified by phone or email when support is needed and can accept or decline opportunities based on their availability, with no obligation.

✅ Meaningful Training and Support
You'll receive training and guidance from our hospice team to help you feel prepared and supported in this unique volunteer role.

Heartland Hospice provides all required onboarding, including:

Few gifts are as powerful as your presence. By becoming a Vigil Volunteer, you can help ensure that every patient experiences comfort, dignity, and companionship during their final journey.

Contact Olivia Bowman at olivia.bowman@heartlandhospice.com for more information. 

Not all hospice heroes provide direct patient care. Some make a difference from the office.

Heartland Hospice is seeking dedicated Administrative Volunteers to help support our care teams and ensure they can focus on what matters most: providing exceptional care and comfort to patients and families.

Our team members rely on strong administrative support to stay in the field serving patients. Your efforts behind the scenes help make compassionate care possible.

As an Administrative Volunteer, you may assist with:

✅ Make a Meaningful Impact
Every task you complete helps our care teams spend more time with patients and families.

✅ Use Your Skills
Whether you're detail-oriented, tech-savvy, organized, or experienced in office work, we'll help find a role that matches your strengths and interests.

✅ Flexible Scheduling
Volunteer hours are flexible and can often be arranged around your availability.

✅ Gain Valuable Experience
Build administrative, organizational, and healthcare-related experience while supporting an important mission.

If you enjoy staying organized, supporting a team, and making a difference behind the scenes, we'd love to have you join us.

Your office skills can help bring comfort, dignity, and support to hospice patients and their families. Become an Administrative Volunteer with Heartland Hospice today! ❤️

Contact Olivia Bowman at olivia.bowman@heartlandhospice.com for more information!

Volunteers are the HEART of Heartland Hospice! Heartland Hospice is currently seeking caring volunteers to visit our patients and provide companionship, support, and a friendly presence.

No matter your background or experience, you have something valuable to offer. Hospice patients often need what matters most: companionship, friendship, and someone who genuinely cares. The simplest acts of kindness can make an enormous difference in someone's life.

As a volunteer, you might:

✅ Make a Meaningful Difference
Your time and compassion can bring comfort, joy, and dignity to patients and families during an important stage of life.

✅ Flexible Scheduling
Most volunteers give just a few hours each month. We work around your availability and lifestyle.

✅ Volunteer Close to Home
We serve patients in private homes and care facilities throughout the greater Madison area, making it likely that you'll be matched with someone near you.

✅ Build Valuable Skills
Develop communication, active listening, empathy, and interpersonal skills while gaining experience in a healthcare setting. It's a rewarding opportunity that can also strengthen your résumé.

Heartland Hospice provides all required onboarding, including:

Volunteer assignments are matched to your interests and comfort level. Whether you enjoy conversation, music, reading, or simply being present, we'll help you find a role that's meaningful for you.

A few hours a month can make a lifetime of difference. Join the Heartland Hospice volunteer team and help ensure that no patient feels alone. 

Contact Olivia Bowman at olivia.bowman@heartlandhospice.com to learn more!

Heartland Hospice is seeking Veteran Volunteers to visit and support fellow Veteran patients through companionship, conversation, and shared understanding.

Many Veterans find comfort in connecting with someone who truly understands military service. Through our Vets for Vets Volunteer Program, we match Veteran Volunteers with Veteran patients who may share similar experiences, values, or backgrounds. Even across different branches, eras, and generations, Veterans often form meaningful connections through their shared service.

As a Veteran Volunteer, you might:

✅ Honor a Fellow Veteran
Provide support and companionship to Veterans who have served our country.

✅ Make a Meaningful Difference
Your visits can reduce loneliness, promote connection, and bring comfort to patients and families.

✅ Build a Unique Bond
Veterans connect in special ways through shared experiences, understanding, and mutual respect.

✅ Flexible Scheduling
Most volunteers give just a few hours each month. We work around your availability.

✅ Specialized Training Provided
Veteran Volunteers receive training focused on the unique end-of-life needs and experiences of Veterans.

Heartland Hospice provides all required onboarding, including:

The mission may look different today, but the impact is just as meaningful. By volunteering with Heartland Hospice, you can honor a fellow Veteran, share experiences, and ensure that no Veteran feels alone.

Contact Olivia Bowman at olivia.bowman@heartlandhospice.com to learn more. 

Currently in need of help for the Summer 2026!

Looking for a fun, easy opportunity to help the community? Help serve the free daily meal at the Catholic Multicultural Center!

Groups or individuals are welcome to sign up to help serve the meal on a one-time basis as openings are available. Occasionally, opportunities to help once a month occur, if a group would like to help on a more regular basis. Volunteers help with setting the food out, serve food as people pass through the serving line, wash dishes, and help with clean-up at the end.

Open shifts occur on different weekdays, with a 3:30 to 5:30pm volunteer timeframe (the meal is served 4 to 5pm) with the meal cooked by volunteers at the CMC before 3pm. To help, a group can send 2 to 6 volunteers, or you can come as an individual. Volunteers of all ages are welcome, though for youth groups consisting of all youth or primarily youth, the age limit is 12 and up.

Contact Sarah by email or phone to find the next available date for you or your group to come serve a meal!

Currently in need of grounds help at the CMC Beld St location for summer/fall 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.

Currently need help for the summer of 2026! 

The Catholic Multicultural Center offers a free community meal every weekday, and we depend completely on volunteers like you to do so!

Volunteers are needed to take regular, once a month shifts to help with cooking the meal (i.e. every 1st Monday of the month, etc). Volunteers will work alongside the staff meal program coordinator. CMC plans the menu and provides all ingredients for cooking unless the volunteers wish to provide food. There is no need to be a master chef to be able to help, but having basic kitchen skills and the ability to do things like chop veggies, steam rice, and operate an oven and a gas stove are essential.

This opportunity can be done as an individual or small group (2 to 4 people). Contact us via email or phone if you are interested in helping or would like more information!

Currently in need of help this summer 2026 for 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!

Currently in need of assistants for Fall 2026!

Change students' lives by helping educate individuals in English as a Second Language! The CMC offers free ESL classes open to all adults who want to attend, taught by volunteer teachers. Under the guidance of volunteer teachers, ESL Assistants work with students one-on-one or in small groups. No previous teaching or tutoring experience required, though prior experience is helpful.

Classes are Monday-Thursday (Beginner M, T, W, & Th 11-12:30, Intermediate T & Th 10-11:30 at CMC Beld St location), volunteering a minimum of one day a week required. 

Responsibilities include going over workbook exercises, practicing conversation and spelling, and working on grammar. ESL assistants are crucial in making sure students are getting the attention that they need to succeed. ESL assistants work with people from many different language, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds, so volunteers learn new things in class too!

Requirements: Strong English skills are necessary. Prior educational/teaching experience is not required, but previous experience is helpful. A background check and online abuse-prevention training are required. 

Currently in need of Fall 2026 teachers!

Change students' lives by helping educate individuals in English as a Second Language! The Center offers free ESL classes open to all adults who want to attend, taught completely by volunteer teachers. We have positions open to teach a class "full-time" and also to be a substitute teacher to teach occasionally.

Classes are for adult students from a variety of different countries, first languages, and educational backgrounds, with a class size of up to 10 students. The ESL teacher is responsible for planning and leading all lessons, with support from the ESL Program Coordinator and using books and materials provided. Teachers are expected to work with a volunteer classroom assistant who can help with exercises, one-on-one or small group work, as well as set up and clean-up.

Classes are Monday-Thursday (Beginner M, T, W, & Th 11-12:30, Intermediate T & Th 10-11:30 at CMC Beld St location), volunteering a minimum of one day a week required. 

Requirements: Previous teaching experience (any subject) OR extensive experience teaching or tutoring ESL OR certification in teaching ESL or EFL. Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity are also important. A background check and abuse prevention training are also required. The CMC also provides a two-hour instructor training.

What our students say...

“I like the ESL class at CMC because I can learn a lot of words in here and how to speak anything in English."

"I get more conversation practice here than at other schools.”

"[I like this class because] the teachers speak slowly and when I don’t understand they repeat one or two times.”

"I like the ESL class at CMC because there are a lot of volunteers at CMC.  They are full of love for the ESL students"

The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show is an annual three-day event held at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin, that showcases the artistry and incredible talent of quilters. Co-presented by PBS Wisconsin and Nancy Zieman Productions, the event carries on the legacy of the late Nancy Zieman, a lifelong learner and educator at heart who made sewing and quilting approachable for everyone.

With hundreds of educational sessions all facilitated by leading quilt educators, a vendor mall covering 100,000 square feet, and a prestigious 10-category quilt contest and exhibition, it’s PBS Wisconsin's most significant community engagement and fundraising event, attracting over 18,000 attendees nationwide.

But we can't do it alone! We rely on the dedication of over 500 volunteers to bring this incredible event to life. Your contribution is invaluable in setting up exhibits, welcoming guests, selling tickets, assisting presenters, and monitoring the quilt displays. Whether you give a few hours or take on multiple shifts throughout the show, your contribution makes a meaningful impact by advancing our mission, enriching our local communities, and supporting both the preservation and evolution of quilting artistry.

Volunteer Perks:

To volunteer for The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show, please sign up on the Quilt Show website by selecting "Volunteer" from the menu options: https://quiltshow.com/

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. 

The Oakwood Village University Woods Independent Living resident Nature Preserve leadership is in need of individual or group volunteers interested in helping with maintenance of the University Woods Nature Preserve through October 2026.

Individual volunteers would ideally be needed to help with weekly tasks such as weeding (a priority).  Volunteer groups are also needed to help one-time or periodically with larger special projects.  Volunteer groups can be from area schools or businesses.

Registration of individual volunteers and basic vetting of volunteer groups is necessary for set-up.  NOTE: Interested volunteer groups need to get in touch a minimum of 1 month ahead of time to be considered for set-up.  This is necessary for required communication follow-up between Oakwood staff and Nature Preserve resident leadership to confirm group set-up

Volunteers continue to be needed to help Oakwood Village University Woods maintain this University Woods 'jewel' for the enjoyment of residents and others for the campus. 

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.

Staffing Bayview's Food Pantry. This includes stocking shelves, checking in visitors, helping them navigate their options, conduct general tidying, and sort through areas for expired items. Time limit is not set. Tuesday tasks can be completed quickly with more hands available. Thank you for all the help :)

Ready to change a life from the comfort of home? 

Join ENGin as a conversation partner and be matched with a learner in Ukraine for weekly one-on-one English conversations. In just one hour a week, you can help someone build confidence, break the language barrier, and feel supported, all while discovering a new culture and making a genuine human connection.

We’ll pair you up with a learner in Ukraine for weekly one hour videochats at times that are convenient for you. During your conversations, you’ll facilitate English practice for your partner, learn about each other’s cultures, and offer an empathetic, authentic space for connection.

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

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

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, Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays

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

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! This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a regular, weekly volunteer commitment. 

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Commitment

Training

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

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 weekdays. 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!

We are now accepting new volunteers for this position for Summer 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.

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.

We are currently looking for help in 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/

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, saminyabangura@gmail.com, for questions.

MMoCA is expanding its volunteer program, and you can apply now to be involved in helping the Museum connect with more communities and visitors. Available positions will include special event staffing, office support, educational leads, and gardening. No matter what position you are interested in, staff will provide the training to help you excel. When you apply, you will be the first to receive information about new opportunities. Join today to learn, engage, and connect with the community and the arts. 

Find more information and apply on our Better Impact page!

The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin, hosts numerous collaborative meetings, trainings, and Field Trips across the state. $25-50 food gift cards help provide support for our Interns, volunteers, and participants.

The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin, is looking for volunteers to help with general, online search, data entry, and Excel list comparison tasks. This can be done virtually. Volunteer would need a computer with internet access, a license to MS Word/Excel, and knowledge of internet searching. May include comparing two lists in Excel, and performing basic data entry. Would need to be able to connect through regular virtual meetings with supervisor every other week, and share files through email. Retirees, college students, or internet savvy individuals would be a perfect fit. 

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 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?

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. 

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

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.