Opportunities From: United Way of Dane County

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. 

TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT VOLUNTEER

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Join the Tech Team & help maintain the computer lab at the Lussier Community Education Center.  In this role, volunteers will help with computer maintenance, troubleshooting, and software updates. These volunteers are vital in keeping our computers working properly.

COMMITMENT

This position has flexible hours and we will work with your schedule.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performed installations and configuration of Windows XP. Maintain Computer Lab printer. (Change toner cartridges, refill paper, clean, etc.) Clean and maintain computer systems and their ancillary parts.  Diagnose and repair hardware/software issues.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Understanding and appreciation of socio-economically, ethnically, and culturally diverse populations. Knowledge of PC operating systems Basic knowledge of Microsoft office applications. Ability to operate computer-related equipment such as monitors, printers, speakers, scanners, and wifi devices. 

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. 

GARDENING VOLUNTEER

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Join the Gardening Team & plant and maintain gardens around the Lussier Community Education Center.  In this role, volunteers will help cultivate grounds that are well-cared for and welcoming. Volunteers who enjoy being outdoors, working with their hands, and being creative will thrive in this role. 

COMMITMENT

This position has flexible hours and we will work with your schedule. Having one consistent day/time per week to assist in the gardens is preferred.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform gardening duties including weeding, digging, pruning, planting, sweeping paths, poisoning weeds, cleaning, general repairs and ad hoc duties as assigned. Help maintain the gardens and grounds in a good condition together with various displays of plants. Assist with planning and development of garden and grounds. Maintain herb garden and harvest herbs when ready. Optional: assist with recruiting volunteers to the Garden Team. Optional: assist with outreach to local nurseries and businesses to obtain flowers and plants. 

 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Understanding and appreciation of socio-economically, ethnically, and culturally diverse populations. Ability to work as part of a team and independently. Basic gardening skills and knowledge to be able to carry out the jobs as requested.

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. 

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.

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM VOLUNTEER

POSITION SUMMARY: 
Volunteers will assist our free after school program serving a diverse group of middle school students.
Volunteers will support our vision for youth programs at LCEC to prepare our youth to be college and
career ready. Volunteers who thrive in this role focus on building a relationship with youth by getting to
know them as individuals, building trust, and being someone youth can talk to about their day.

HOURS: 
1.75 hours/week
Shift Options: Mondays-Fridays 4:15 PM – 6:00 PM

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Help engage youth in any daily activities. Help staff with any set up or cleanup for activities.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience building relationships and working with youth of color. Mature attitude, creativity & resourcefulness. Understanding and appreciation of socio-economically, ethnically and culturally diverse populations. Cultural humility and focus on positive youth development.

REPORTS TO: Youth Programs 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.

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 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Following a pre-made meal plan, prepare and serve the dinner meal to 50-80 students. Some foods will have been prepared during the morning volunteer shift. (i.e. potatoes used in mashed potatoes will be washed and peeled; frozen meats will be thawed.) Following the meal, store leftovers, and clean kitchen. Students will bring leftover food and dishes to the kitchen window and will clean off tables before storing.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience preparing meals for large numbers of people. Ability to work collaboratively with people of all ages and from diverse backgrounds, and with minimal supervision from LCEC staff. Mature attitude, creativity & resourcefulness. Understanding and appreciation of socio-economically, ethnically and culturally diverse populations.

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.

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.

FOOD PANTRY SORTING VOLUNTEER

POSITION SUMMARY: 
Join the Food Pantry Team & prepare our pantry for shoppers. In this role, volunteers sort the food donations
that are delivered to the LCEC each Tuesday and Friday.

HOURS: 
2-4 hours/week, (time dependent on number of shifts per week)
Tuesdays 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM and/or Fridays 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Set up donation acceptance space with tables. Meet the donation pick-up volunteer team outside the LCEC at 2:00 PM to help unload the donations using wheeled carts. As donations come inside, weigh the product, enter into database, and sort into categories on tables. Sort food: Sort dry items onto categorized shelves in Pantry or Grab-and-Go refrigerator. Sort bread and bakery items into bags of assorted kinds and close with twist ties. Sort produce into same category bins. Place produce that needs to be kept cool in fridge. Repackage food items that came from salad bar into plastic shell containers. Label with the name, allergens, and expiration date. After all food has been sorted, spray down bins and tables with sanitizer. Put tables away.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Understanding and appreciation of socio-economically, ethnically, and culturally diverse populations. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

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.

The Lussier Community Education Center food pantry provides nutritious food to over 200 families per month. Our pantry receives food from Second Harvest Food Bank, TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program), generous individual donors, and generous business donors in the area.

We are looking for volunteers to help pick up large donations from our business donors twice a month. 

Volunteers use their own vehicles to pick up donated items. 

Shifts areas follows:

Mondays from 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM from Willy Street Co-Op West. Tuesdays from 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM from Whole Foods on University Avenue. Fridays from 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM from Whole Foods on University Avenue. 

Volunteers are responsible for the physical task of loading donated items into crates (provided by the LCEC), lifting those crates into vehicles, and unloading crates from vehicles and into the LCEC (using carts w/ wheels). 

This is a physically demanding position and we ask volunteers to be mindful of their bodies, as well as their ability to lift and twist. 

Volunteers in this role are very important, as we are able to secure thousands of pounds of organic and nutritious items for our pantry shoppers each week.

This position is ideal for someone who is physically able to lift, has a large vehicle or hatch back, and wants to make a huge difference by volunteering their time.