Opportunities From: United Way of Dane County

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ready to change a life from the comfort of home? 

Working smoke alarms can cut the risk of death from home fires in half. That’s why we’re rallying volunteers to Sound the Alarm in Fitchburg. Experience a rewarding day connecting with the fire departments, other volunteers and the families you’ll help.

-Event details-

Saturday, April 25th

8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location TBD

Lunch provided

Volunteers work in small teams on appointments made for nearby homes. Roles include smoke alarm installer, preparedness educator, and record keeper.

Installer - The smoke alarm installer's main responsibilities include conducting a smoke alarm needs assessment, installing up to three smoke alarms per home, demonstrating testing procedures, providing maintenance instructions, tracking equipment, and reporting installation details to the documenter.  

Educator - Educators greet residents, discuss home fire prevention, review smoke alarm essentials, develop escape plans, share critical messages with residents, review safety checklists, and report completed education.

Documenter- The documenters responsibilities include filling out forms accurately and storing them securely until handoff to leadership. Assisting the smoke alarm installer by holding the ladder, passing tools, and keeping track of the equipment.  

No prior experience is necessary; we’ll provide all the training you’ll need. Event volunteers would need to provide their own transportation for the day.

Contact Burlie Williams to sign up to volunteer at burlie.williams@redcross.org or 608-469-8441.

Writing about transit contributes to the democratic process by informing our electorate if what a 1-to-5 investment can do for the public good. Maybe you ride the bus. Maybe you do not. You can explain why, why not or something else. Do you walk, bike and/or drive a car? Why or why not? You can write about actual or anticipated experiences. Does weather matter? Does time of year matter? What would be ideal? Why?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Concerned about all the environmental threats we're facing? By getting involved at the local/regional level with the Four Lakes Group in south central Wisconsin, you can offer ideas, decide on activities, discuss finances, and set directions consistent with national and state Sierra Club policies and stances.

Four Lakes Group board members discuss what issues we will become involved with or take stances on, conduct various programs and activities to support key issues in this area, and also get involved in elections. It allows you to have input on local issues you care about and want to make a difference on.  We are entirely volunteer led, which means you can play an important role.

We have fall elections, but can contact us at any time you're interested since we may have openings. Sierra Club membership is required, but you can easily join if you are not. We meet once a month - often online. time commitment is generally several hours a month, but depends on your interests and level of commitment that fits for you. Join us to make a difference, learn leadership and organizational skills, or make connections and build your resume.

Especially with so many data center proposals, many utilities want to build new gas power plants, and continue our reliance on fossil fuels. This could result in significant escalation in energy demand, and major hikes in utility bills. Our clean energy goals could also be in serious trouble.

We're also fighting for energy justice. Many people are already burdened by unaffordable energy bills as utilities continue to jack up rates. We're working to get the Wisconsin Public Service Commission to stop permitting fossil fuels and provide affordable bills and programs.

If you want to fight utility greed and stop fossil fuels and new gas infrastructure, join our Beyond Coal to Clean Energy team and help us provide a clean energy future with renewable energy solutions. We meet the third Wednesday of each month at 6 pm online.

There are many ways to get involved and this is a great opportunity to learn from and interact with trained staff and other volunteers, and a fun way to connect with like-minded people who are working for a better and more sustainable future. For more info, contact Don Ferber at d_ferber@sbcglobal.net.

The Aldo Leopold Nature Center (ALNC) seeks a friendly and adaptable individual to join
its team in a dynamic volunteer position engaging the public onsite at their indoor/outdoor Monona campus. ALNC is now looking for a dedicated volunteer to assist with weekday and/or weekend reception desk staffing. Activities focus on greeting visitors, accepting mail and deliveries, assisting our community in-person and via phone and email, and helping grow the ALNC community.

Time Commitment and Details:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Requirements and Qualifications:

ALNC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting equitable environmental education for children, their teachers, and families. In addition to public exhibits and grounds, ALNC offers varied educational programs, runs a Nature Preschool, hosts public and private events, and organizes Nature Net, a consortium of environmental education providers in southern Wisconsin.

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 weekend, twice a quarter on average

• 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.

Learn how to teach elementary-age youth to read as a trained tutor.

Goodman Community Center is offering a tutoring program that teams adult tutors with elementary youth. Teams of adults and youth will work to improve the young person‘s reading skills, with support from our Goodman Literacy Specialist.

This program runs for a total of 13 weeks, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3-5pm.

Spring semester runs January 27- April 30th, 2026. 

Sessions are broken into two chapters (see below):

Chapter 1: For the first 5 weeks, all new tutors attend a Science of Reading evidence-based training where they learn to use toolboxes of literacy resources and activities (before tutor sessions begin). 

Chapter 2: The next 8 weeks (following the training) volunteers tutor elementary students in an after school "Lit Club." 

All tutors are assigned to a tutor team that provides continued coaching and support. Ideal tutors and enthusiastic about reading and literacy and are available for the listed 6 hours per week.

If interested, please indicate interest on this link AND either call 608-204-8048 OR email abigail@goodmancenter.org.

We are in need of some supplies to keep children active and engaged in the outdoors all winter long! Items are linked below and can be purchased from any retailer as long as it is the exact item (unless otherwise noted).

Items can be dropped off or shipped to the Aldo Leopold Nature Center at 330 Femrite Drive, Monona, WI 53716. Thank you for your support in keeping kids engaged with nature!

Bucket of Scat

Bubble Solution (any large bottle of non toxic bubble solution works) 

Construction Paper (any 9"x12" construction paper works)

Sidewalk Chalk (any large sidewalk chalk works)

Magnifier Loupes

Sensory Chew Necklaces

Children's Snow Suits (Size 6/7, 8/9, 10/11, and 12/13 in colors yellow or navy)

Stonz Mittens (sizes 5/6 or 7+ in colors black or gray)

Supply Wagons for Educators

Sunprint Kits

Volunteers Needed!

2025-26 School Year

John Muir Elementary School, an MMSD public school on the West Side of Madison, is seeking volunteers to make a difference in the lives of our students!  Our school is highly diverse in terms of race, ethnicity, languages spoken at home, and socioeconomic status, with approximately 50% students with free and reduced lunch.
 
We will work with your interests and your availability to find a great volunteer opportunity for you!  Specific needs include literacy and math tutoring, classroom support, lunch/recess supervision, mentoring, gardening, shelving library books, or anything YOU might have in mind.
 
Any amount of time would be helpful.  Our school day begins at 7:35am, and ends at 1:10pm on Monday and 2:30pm on Tuesday-Friday.
 
If you’re interested in learning more, please email JohnMuirPTO.Volunteers@gmail.com.

You can also sign up on the Muir Classroom Volunteer Needs Google doc here: https://tinyurl.com/MuirVols
 
Together we can make a difference for Muir Elementary School!  Thank you!

Donate your new, or gently-loved binoculars! We will use them to inspire the next generation of nature lovers. They will be added to our lendable kits for bird watches, nature trainings, and hikes. New binoculars may be used for our community give-aways. Please no damaged or binoculars older than ten years old. You will be helping our K-12 Environmental Education efforts, our annual Great Wisconsin Birdathon and our Wayfarer trips for new naturalists.  Please call or email to set up drop off time. Ben Strand, 608-921-2391, ben.strand@wisconservation.org

Donate your new garden or work gloves, and hand tools (shears, clippers, bow saws) for ourdoor conservancy work! We will use them to inspire the next generation of nature lovers. They will be added to our lendable kits or given to our interns at the start of the work year. New items, may be used for our community give-aways. Please no used gloves or tools.

You will be helping our K-12 Environmental Education efforts, our annual Great Wisconsin Birdathon and our Wayfarer trips for new naturalists.

Please call or email to set up drop off time. Ben Strand, 608-921-2391, ben.strand@wisconservation.org

We are growing! More people want to receive your print communications. We are hoping to purchase a $4,500 (estimate) new machine to help us fold, insert, and distribute our flyers, brochures, and mailings. Your help will greatly improve our ability to quickly reach our growing network. Having this pledge for the 2026 calendar year would greatly help us plan for our 40th Anniversary in 2026!

You will be helping our K-12 Environmental Education efforts, our annual Great Wisconsin Birdathon and our Wayfarer trips for new naturalists. Call or email to set up drop off time. Ben Strand, 608-921-2391, ben.strand@wisconservation.org

Gather your colleagues, friends, and neighbors to make a difference for the people that rely on Bike For Kids Wisconsin's services. Between October through March, your team can tour the largest bike center in Wisconsin, assist with mission-critical tasks, and help refurbish bicycles. Mission-critical tasks can include cleaning bikes, reorganizing bikes, organizing bike parts, loading bikes into trucks, and more!

Refreshments will be provided.

Group volunteer experiences occur on Fridays between 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (depending on which option you select). We have two time slots available to best suit your group.

Small Team: (Up to 6 people)

Large Team: (6-12 people)

Your group will leave knowing more about bikes, basic repairs, and will gain valuable knowledge. For inquiries, email us at ride@BikesForKidsWi.org.

We are accepting reservations now. For questions, please call the bike center at (608) 405-0385. You may also drop-in at 354 Coyier Lane, Madison.

Learn by doing! Freewheel's mission is bicycle education and transportation justice. We teach the community bicycle repair skills. Drop in at any open shop and learn how to fix your bike, or work on donated bikes. Visit www.freewheelbikes.org to view the current shop schedule. 

Freewheel is always accepting donations! We gratefully welcome donations of bikes, parts, and accessories in any condition, and may be able to pickup your donation in the Madison area.

Leave a voicemail or text (608) 698-9205 or email info@freewheelbikes.org

Create a welcoming, friendly visitor experience at the Arboretum Visitor Center welcome & information desk volunteer.

As a volunteer in the Arboretum visitor center you will greet and welcome people from across Madison and around the world. You'll help people have a good visit by answering questions, suggesting tour routes, providing maps and other brochures. Welcome & information desk volunteers also answer phones and direct calls to appropriate staff people, and occasionally help with clerical tasks. This is a great position for outgoing people with good communication skills who want to foster a welcoming, inclusive experience for visitors of all identities.

We offer training as needed for potential volunteers. Staff and experienced volunteers provide the training. We also offer continuing education opportunities so volunteers can learn more about the Arboretum and the natural world. Volunteers are asked to make an initial commitment of two shifts (4 hours each) per month for six months following training. Good interpersonal skills are essential. Fluency in languages other than English is a big plus!

If interested in this opportunity, please respond to this post.

Physicians for Social Responsibility Wisconsin (PSR WI) is seeking ongoing volunteers to assist with the following:

-Planning and facilitating events such as movie nights that can be used to raise awareness for PSR's mission

-Tabling at events

-Event set up and takedown

-Volunteer recruitment

-Participating in a focus group for young adults

-Other opportunities as they become available

UNITED WAY OF DANE COUNTY - ACHIEVEMENT CONNECTIONS VOLUNTEER POSITION DESCRIPTION

VOLUNTEER POSITION TITLE: Math Coach + Tutor

REPORTS TO: AmeriCorps Member, Program Manager, Program Director

AVAILABLE SCHOOL PLACEMENTS: East HS, West HS, Memorial HS, La Follette HS

APPLY HERE: Volunteer Interest Form

Achievement Connections is an AmeriCorps program with four math tutoring centers at local MMSD high schools. Led by a team of AmeriCorps members and volunteers with support from program and school staff, these tutoring centers provide one-on-one support to a diverse set of students striving to improve in Algebra 1 and Geometry. Together with our partners, we aim to help students graduate, and in doing so, help close opportunity gaps to make Dane County a better place to live.

Achievement Connections believes in all staff and volunteers modeling and practicing the skills and habits we expect of our students. Our program strives for enjoyable, yet rigorous tutoring sessions based on a belief in students’ assets, rather than their deficits. The structure and expectations of our staff and volunteers detailed below is based on these beliefs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ● Build relationships with students within an asset based, Positive Youth Development model ● Provide academic math coaching, tutoring, and support to students ● Provide essential support to program coordination, administration, resources, and capacity ● Attend and/or complete required volunteer coach training as well as required MMSD volunteer training ● Maintain timely communication with program staff and tutor coordinators ● Abide by school and program policies ● Maintain appropriate boundaries with students

INITIAL IMPACT ● Volunteer Math Coaches + Tutors often make an immediate impact on a student’s upcoming tests and assignments, as well as their in-class performance. Additionally, volunteers provide critical support of the overall capacity of the tutoring program by supporting the essential functions of coordinating tutors, supporting students in attending tutoring sessions, compiling resources, and supplementing administrative tasks.

SUSTAINED OUTCOMES ● Volunteer Math Coaches + Tutors often make long term impacts on students’ attitudes toward math and academics, their Social Emotional Learning skills, their confidence as a learner, and maintaining a stable GPA throughout the academic year. Furthermore, volunteers strengthen the ongoing school-program partnership by increasing tutoring capacity and contributing to the quantity and quality of available resources.

TRAINING ● Volunteers will participate in required MMSD district training, math curriculum and tutor manual training, as well as be offered opportunities to engage in ongoing training around a variety of relevant topics.

SUPPORT ● Volunteers will receive support from their AmeriCorps member tutor coordinator(s) as well as program staff through scheduled check-ins, on-site coaching, and one review each semester.

COMMITMENT ● Minimum 2 hours per week ● Minimum 1 academic year ● Tutoring occurs during school hours, typically between 8:30a - 4:30p. ● Volunteers may be expected or have the opportunity to attend a small number of training events. ● Volunteers will be able to identify which of the 4 available high schools they would like to support. ● Volunteers will be matched with 1 or more students at their chosen school.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS ● Ability to develop meaningful, appropriate relationships through an asset based, Positive Youth Development model. ● Some tutoring or high school age youth experience is preferred, but not required ● Familiarity with Algebra and Geometry and a positive attitude toward math is typically ideal ● Communication skills including timeliness and empathy ● Some technology skills preferred, but not required ● Willingness to learn and be of service

BENEFITS ● Volunteers will receive the benefits of spending quality time building meaningful relationships with students in their community ● Opportunities for networking and ongoing learning ● Connection to school and community

Be a part of a brand new opportunity!  RSVP’s Intergenerational Programs is piloting a new program this year called True Connections.  True Connections is a hybrid Computer Buddy/In-Person program that offers the opportunity to support student literacy skill development while also forging a meaningful intergenerational relationship.  Volunteers are paired with one fourth or fifth-grade student for the duration of the school year. The program provides both monthly in-person connections and weekly electronic pen pal-type writing through a blog platform to encourage a deep connection with the student throughout the school year. Program participants are asked to view a recorded training prior to the first Meetup.  Mileage reimbursement is available for the in-person Meetups.

The program kicks off with an In-Person Meetup on Monday, September 29, at 3:30 pm at Lake View Elementary.  Each monthly meetup will include an activity focused on an area of life connection. (ie: food, music, arts, literature, etc.) Weekly electronic pen pal communications continue to develop the relationship by co-creating ideas and deepening connections between in-person Meetups.  

Tired of trash and waste and want to help us do better? Our Four Lakes Sierra Club Recycling Away from Home (RAH) program is working to create a community culture of less waste. We're at several east side Madison festivals where we help with the trash and recycling to limit landfill trash and maximize recycling, which are also opportunities to bring more attention to our trashy habits. You also get to enjoy fun festivals with the great music, vendors, food and drink. And you'll receive a genuine Four Lakes t-shirt for volunteering.

This summer, we'll be at Atwoodfest on July 26 & 27, and Africafest on August 16. We'd love to have you join us, so please contact us to get involved.

We also have a longer term goal to enact stronger community standards and reduce waste, and we hope to hold some more discussions with the City of Madison to figure out how to reduce use of wasteful items. If you're interested reducing waste or have ideas of your own to share, we'd love to hear from you.

RSVP volunteers extend agency services in non-profit and public agencies throughout Dane County. RSVP matches a wide variety of volunteer opportunities with the skills and interests of volunteers.

Dane County schools need tutors and classroom helpers for students entering kindergarten through 12th grade. Volunteers, working under the direction of the school staff, assist students one-on-one or in small  or large groups. With your help the students will get the individualized attention they need to excel in the classroom. Schools are looking for volunteers to help with literacy, math, science, general classroom assistants, help in the library, art classes, music classes or in the lunchroom.  Tutor placement begins in late September or early October and occur throughout the year. Tutor training is provided. 

Foster Grandparent volunteers serve between 5 and 40 hours a week, providing one-on-one support for students, teachers, and classrooms in Dane Co. schools, Head Start sites, and afterschool programs. Income-eligible adults receive a tax-free stipend, meal, and travel reimbursement for their service. 

Would you enjoy corresponding with an elementary student throughout the school year? The Computer Buddies Program is offered to Dane County area elementary schools. RSVP volunteers are matched with a student and communicate in pen pal fashion weekly or biweekly via a secure blogging site. the correspondence provides the opportunity for students to practice their writing and computer keyboard skills, while fostering a positive relationship between generations. This is a fun way to volunteer without having to leave your home. the program does not involve a big time commitment, usually 30 minutes a week. 

Our Sierra Club Four Lakes Group produces a newsletter 3 times a year, we have a blog on our web site that can be contributed to on an ongoing basis, and we do a monthly Enews. We'd welcome your joining us if you have skills or interests in writing, editing, graphics or social media to help communicate our environmental activities and issues. Our newsletter comes out in early January, May and September each year. We collaborate as a group, but are flexible on content, and include information on our campaigns, activities and volunteers. Access to a computer is required, but you can work from wherever with whatever software you have.

We sometimes need to create information sheets or flyers about some of our campaign work or other activities, so there are intermittent opportunities to help with other communication.

Contact Don Ferber at d_ferber@sbcglobal.net for more information.

If you love the outdoors or have special places or activities you enjoy and would like to share your passion with others, becoming a Sierra Club outings leader provides the opportunity to do that with Sierra Club support and backing. You can choose the location(s) and the activity(s) you enjoy that are within our scope, which can include learning about nature, seeing a special destination, or doing some other special activity you enjoy. Help people explore, enjoy and protect the planet, and the places you love, and we'll promote the outings. It's a great way to share your love of nature and special destinations with others who want to enjoy the outdoors and protect our environment.

There are some minimal training requirements to understand Sierra Club procedures and policies that can be done online, and you have to take a first aid course we will provide or can pay for. Additional training is required if you are interested in longer, overnight outings. For more information, contact Don Ferber at d_ferber@sbcglobal.net.

Are you someone who loves writing thoughtful, upbeat letters? Want to volunteer from wherever you live, work, or play?

Turn your small talk into connection. A simple, sincere letter can brighten a senior’s day more than you know.

Join Letters Against Isolation, a volunteer-run project bringing joy to seniors in aged care homes and programs across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia. Since 2020, our volunteers have mailed over one million cheerful, one-of-a-kind handwritten letters in dozens of languages!

This is not a pen pal or greeting card program. Your words are what matter most!

Visit lettersagainstisolation.com and choose your option from the top of the page:

Check out our FAQ for details on mailing, group participation, service hours, and more.

Step Up Tutoring is seeking volunteers to provide virtual 1-on-1 tutoring to 2nd-6th grade students from underserved communities to help build fundamental math and literacy skills and to provide support and encouragement. All tutoring will take place virtually! All you need is a computer and internet access. No prior tutoring experience is needed.

Responsibilities:

Tutor 1-on-1 twice a week via an online video platform; each session is 45 minutes

All training is done through online, self-paced modules. No prior tutoring experience is required.

Focus on building fundamental math and literacy skills using evidence-based online programs

Help in our open technology lab. Tuesday and Thursdays from 11-1pm

Currently in need of assistants for Spring/Summer 2025!

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 11-12:30, Intermediate T & Th 10-11:30 at CMC Beld St location, Beginner class M & W 6-7:30pm at CMC Fitchburg 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. 

Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Are you ready to impact a young Girl Scout's life and prepare her for a dazzling future? Then we need you! We have so many volunteer opportunities to fit any schedule, any skill set!

You can choose your adventure to help lead our future leaders:

We are able to accommodate virtual and in-person volunteering. Check out all of our opportunities here!

Be a part of the Badgerland Girl Scout team!

Questions? Call or email the Partnership & Volunteer Manager, Crystal Hester
608.237.1163 hesterc@gsbadgerland.org

Help someone take the next step toward a brighter future! JustDane is looking for volunteers to conduct mock interviews with individuals in our Just Bakery program preparing to reenter the workforce. Your role will be simple but impactful - offering a supportive, low-stakes environment where participants can practice interview skills, gain confidence, and receive constructive feedback.

We ask that you have experience with hiring, interviewing, or coaching. By giving just a little of your time, you can make a big difference in someone’s journey toward employment and stability.

We are looking for volunteers, or groups of volunteers, who can conduct mock interviews on Monday or Wednesdays, anytime between 9:00am and 1:30pm. 

Sign up today and be part of real change in our community!

Reach out to Dani Crutcher at dani@justdane.org for more information and to apply! 

Volunteers at the Housing Search Clinic will provide essential technical support by assisting attendees with looking for available housing as well as preparing for and completing various housing applications. Services for attendees will be language accessible, so we welcome volunteers who have experience speaking English, Spanish, etc.

Volunteers at our Housing Search Clinic will provide essential technical support in assisting local community members in their search for housing. Volunteers will help look for available housing as well as prepare for and complete housing applications with attendees.

Volunteers will help facilitate programs for K-12 students. Tours and workshops are interactive and encourage exploration of architecture and design.

Feel free to complete the Volunteer Applications by clicking on the following link:

Volunteer Application

Come support Neighborhood House's elementary afterschool program! Volunteers help with snack, free time, outdoor play, fun enrichment activities, and homework for kids ages 6-12!

Volunteers should have some experience working with kids.

Hours needed:

Mondays 1:15 - 6pm

Tuesdays - Fridays 2:30 -6pm

Minimum of 2 hours per shift.

If interested in this opportunity, please respond to this post.

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!

Thank you for contributing to our Holiday Wish List 2024! Below is our list of school supplies, school uniforms and learning materials needed for our 2024-2025 School Year. Thanks Again!

2024 Holiday Wish List

Uniforms:

Youth Polo Shirt QTY 50  at $11.18 each Short Sleeve Pique Polo - School Uniforms - French Toast

K-2nd Grade Boys Khaki Pants

 K-2nd Grade Girls Khaki Pants 10 at $15.98 each Girls’ Straight Fit Stretch Twill Pant - French Toast

School Supplies:

Pencils-  QTY 10 Packs Amazon.com : Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 2 HB Soft, Yellow, 240 Count : Office Products

Gluesticks- QTY 10 Packs  Amazon.com: Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Grams, 60 Count : Industrial & Scientific

Highlighters-QTY 18 Packs at $10.88 each  Amazon.com : Sharpie Pocket Highlighters, Chisel Tip Highlighter Marker Set, Office Supplies And Classroom Supplies, Assorted Colors, 24 Count : Office Products

Copy Paper – Qty 4 Boxes Amazon.com : Amazon Basics Multipurpose Copy Printer Paper, 8.5" x 11", 20 lb, 10 Reams, 5000 Sheets, 92 Bright, White : Office Products

Construction Paper-QTY 3 Packs at $88.00 each Amazon.com: Colorations Construction Paper, Classroom Art Supplies, 9" x 12" Craft Paper 2200 Sheet Pack, Heavyweight Construction Paper, Bulk Packs, Assorted Colors, Drawing, Coloring, Painting, School Supplies : Arts, Crafts & Sewing

Facial Tissue – QTY 6 at $36.31 each Amazon.com: Amazon Basics Facial Tissue, 2-Ply, 2880 Count (18 Packs of 160), (Packaging May Vary) : Beauty & Personal Care

Pens QTY 3 at 32.29 each Amazon.com : BIC PENS Large Bulk Pack of 240 Ink Pens, Bic Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint , Medium point 1.0 mm, 120 Black & 120 Blue Pens in Box Combo Pack : Office Products

Book Ends QTY 2 at $25.99 each  Amazon.com: Jekkis 20pcs Book Ends Metal Bookends for Shelves, 6.6"x 5.7"x 5" Black Heavy Duty Bookends for Nonskid Bookend Supports Plain Large Bookends, Library Office Home, 10 Pair : Office Products

Markers QTY 19 at $36.99 each Amazon.com: Crayola Ultra Clean Washable Markers (12 Boxes), Bulk Markers for Kids, 10 Broad Line Markers, Teacher Classroom Must Have : Arts, Crafts & Sewing

Dry Erase Markers QTY 10 at $22.08 each Amazon.com : EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use : Office Products

Painters Tape QTY 10 at $4.99 4 Rolls Premium Painters Tape, Blue Tape, Masking Master Tape, Paint Tape for Multi-Purpose, Painting, Painter's, DIY Crafts Arts (88yd =0.94IN*22yd*4) Decoration Labeling No Residue, Easy Removal: Amazon.com: Tools & Home Improvement

Masking tape QTY at $18.70 Lichamp Masking Tape 10 Pack General Purpose Beige White Color, 0.75 inch x 55 Yards x 10 Rolls (550 Total Yards), for Painting, Home, Office, School Stationery, Arts, Crafts etc. (3004) - Amazon.com

Packaging Tape Qty 4 at $12.99 Amazon.com: Scotch Sure Start Packing Tape, Clear, Quiet Unwind and Easy Start, Moving Supplies, 1.88 in. x 22.2 yd., 6 Tape Rolls with Dispensers : Industrial & Scientific

Learning Materials

The Fidget Game Qty 2 at $24.99 each Amazon.com: The Fidget Game Learn to Read in Weeks Master 220 High-Frequency Dolch Sight Words Curriculum-Appropriate Reading Game for Pre-K to Grade 3 - Popping Mats & Dice : Toys & Games

Sight Word Swat Qty 2 at $17.99 each Amazon.com: Learning Resources LER8598 Sight Words Swat! A Sight Words Game

Balance Game Qty 1 at $19.99 each Amazon.com: DiFFY TOYS AND GAMES Stack Attack Block Balancing Game | Family Game Night Favorite | Exciting for Kids & Adults | Play Solo or Challenge Friends | Social Media Sensation | for Ages 3+ : Toys & Games

Guess in Ten Qty 2 at $14.97 each Amazon.com: Skillmatics Card Game - Guess in 10 Animal Planet, Stocking Stuffers, Perfect for Boys, Girls, Kids, and Families Who Love Toys, Board Games, Gifts for Ages 6, 7, 8, 9 : Toys & Games

Multiplication Dominoes Qty 3 at $10.48 each Amazon.com: Junior Learning Multiplication Dominoes Game Set, 28 Pieces, Ages 7-9, Math Skills, Grade 2-3 : Toys & Games

Ono 99 Qty 3 at $14.95 each Amazon.com: Mattel Games ONO 99 Card Game from The Makers of UNO Game for Kids, Adults & Game Nights, Add Numbers & Don't Go Over 99 : Toys & Games

Taco vs. Burrito Math Game Qty 1 at $19.99 Amazon.com: Taco vs Burrito Family Board Games for Kids 6-8, 8-12 & Up - Fun Travel Family Card Games for Everyone, Gifts for 7, 8, 9 and 10 Year Old Boys and Girls : Toys & Games

Sight Words Basketball Qty 2 at $9.99 each Amazon.com: GiftAmaz Sight Words Games, Basketball Flash Cards Letters Learning Game, Toddler Classroom Reading Letters Phonic Spelling Toy, Montessori BoxInPlay, Educational Cardboard Birthday Toy for Kid : Toys & Games

Pizza Blends and Digraphs Qty 1 at $12.99 each Amazon.com: SkilLify Blends & Digraphs Phonics Games for Kids, Learn to Read Phonics Flash Cards, Sight Words Word Games Spelling Reading Games, Speech Therapy Toys Kindergarten Preschool Learning Activities : Toys & Games

Schools of Hope is one of the largest and most successful community-based tutoring programs in Wisconsin. We are dedicated to empowering youth by providing educational support through tutoring and mentorship. We focus on the essential math and literacy skills necessary to ensure all students are high school, college, and community ready. This volunteer role primarily supports students of color and those from low-income backgrounds. Our volunteers are instrumental in helping students overcome academic challenges to reach their full potential.

Join Our Team! We’re seeking committed volunteers for Sennett Middle School. No prior tutoring experience is required! We provide comprehensive training. As a volunteer, you’ll work with students individually or in small groups, once a week or more, either during or after school hours. By dedicating your time, you directly impact a student’s educational journey. Consider joining Schools of Hope today and commit to creating a stronger community!

How to apply:

There are 3 ways to apply for this opportunity.

Schools of Hope is one of the largest and most successful community-based tutoring programs in Wisconsin. We are dedicated to empowering youth by providing educational support through tutoring and mentorship. We focus on the essential math and literacy skills necessary to ensure all students are high school, college, and community ready. This volunteer role primarily supports students of color and those from low-income backgrounds. Our volunteers are instrumental in helping students overcome academic challenges to reach their full potential.

Join Our Team! We’re seeking committed volunteers for Prairie View Middle School. No prior tutoring experience is required! We provide comprehensive training. As a volunteer, you’ll work with students individually or in small groups, once a week or more, either during or after school hours. By dedicating your time, you directly impact a student’s educational journey. Consider joining Schools of Hope today and commit to creating a stronger community!

How to apply:

There are 3 ways to apply for this opportunity.

Schools of Hope is one of the largest and most successful community-based tutoring programs in Wisconsin. We are dedicated to empowering youth by providing educational support through tutoring and mentorship. We focus on the essential math and literacy skills necessary to ensure all students are high school, college, and community ready. This volunteer role primarily supports students of color and those from low-income backgrounds. Our volunteers are instrumental in helping students overcome academic challenges to reach their full potential.

Join Our Team! We’re seeking committed volunteers for Patrick Marsh Middle School. No prior tutoring experience is required! We provide comprehensive training. As a volunteer, you’ll work with students individually or in small groups, once a week or more, either during or after school hours. By dedicating your time, you directly impact a student’s educational journey. Consider joining Schools of Hope today and commit to creating a stronger community!

How to apply:

There are 3 ways to apply for this opportunity.

Schools of Hope is one of the largest and most successful community-based tutoring programs in Wisconsin. We are dedicated to empowering youth by providing educational support through tutoring and mentorship. We focus on the essential math and literacy skills necessary to ensure all students are high school, college, and community ready. This volunteer role primarily supports students of color and those from low-income backgrounds. Our volunteers are instrumental in helping students overcome academic challenges to reach their full potential.

Join Our Team! We’re seeking committed volunteers for Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School. No prior tutoring experience is required! We provide comprehensive training. As a volunteer, you’ll work with students individually or in small groups, once a week or more, either during or after school hours. By dedicating your time, you directly impact a student’s educational journey. Consider joining Schools of Hope today and commit to creating a stronger community!

How to apply:

There are 3 ways to apply for this opportunity.

Schools of Hope is one of the largest and most successful community-based tutoring programs in Wisconsin. We are dedicated to empowering youth by providing educational support through tutoring and mentorship. We focus on the essential math and literacy skills necessary to ensure all students are high school, college, and community ready. This volunteer role primarily supports students of color and those from low-income backgrounds. Our volunteers are instrumental in helping students overcome academic challenges to reach their full potential.

Join Our Team! We’re seeking committed volunteers for Cherokee Middle School. No prior tutoring experience is required! We provide comprehensive training. As a volunteer, you’ll work with students individually or in small groups, once a week or more, either during or after school hours. By dedicating your time, you directly impact a student’s educational journey. Consider joining Schools of Hope today and commit to creating a stronger community!

How to apply:

There are 3 ways to apply for this opportunity.

Schools of Hope is one of the largest and most successful community-based tutoring programs in Wisconsin. We are dedicated to empowering youth by providing educational support through tutoring and mentorship. We focus on the essential math and literacy skills necessary to ensure all students are high school, college, and community ready. This volunteer role primarily supports students of color and those from low-income backgrounds. Our volunteers are instrumental in helping students overcome academic challenges to reach their full potential.

Join Our Team! We’re seeking committed volunteers for Black Hawk Middle School. No prior tutoring experience is required! We provide comprehensive training. As a volunteer, you’ll work with students individually or in small groups, once a week or more, either during or after school hours. By dedicating your time, you directly impact a student’s educational journey. Consider joining Schools of Hope today and commit to creating a stronger community!

How to apply:

There are 3 ways to apply for this opportunity.

For more information, or to apply, please contact us at volunteer@ulgm.org or visit us at http://ulgm.org/volunteerhope/.

Schools of Hope is one of the largest and most successful community-based tutoring programs in Wisconsin. We are dedicated to empowering youth by providing educational support through tutoring and mentorship. We focus on the essential math and literacy skills necessary to ensure all students are high school, college, and community ready. This volunteer role primarily supports students of color and those from low-income backgrounds. Our volunteers are instrumental in helping students overcome academic challenges to reach their full potential.

Join Our Team! We’re seeking committed volunteers for Whitehorse Middle School. No prior tutoring experience is required! We provide comprehensive training. As a volunteer, you’ll work with students individually or in small groups, once a week or more, either during or after school hours. By dedicating your time, you directly impact a student’s educational journey. Consider joining Schools of Hope today and commit to creating a stronger community!

How to apply:

There are 3 ways to apply for this opportunity.

Schools of Hope is one of the largest and most successful community-based tutoring programs in Wisconsin. We are dedicated to empowering youth by providing educational support through tutoring and mentorship. We focus on the essential math and literacy skills necessary to ensure all students are high school, college, and community ready. This volunteer role primarily supports students of color and those from low-income backgrounds. Our volunteers are instrumental in helping students overcome academic challenges to reach their full potential.

Join Our Team! We’re seeking committed volunteers for O'Keeffe Middle School. No prior tutoring experience is required! We provide comprehensive training. As a volunteer, you’ll work with students individually or in small groups, once a week or more, either during or after school hours. By dedicating your time, you directly impact a student’s educational journey. Consider joining Schools of Hope today and commit to creating a stronger community!

How to apply:

There are 3 ways to apply for this opportunity.

Schools of Hope is one of the largest and most successful community-based tutoring programs in Wisconsin. We are dedicated to empowering youth by providing educational support through tutoring and mentorship. We focus on the essential math and literacy skills necessary to ensure all students are high school, college, and community ready. This volunteer role primarily supports students of color and those from low-income backgrounds. Our volunteers are instrumental in helping students overcome academic challenges to reach their full potential.

Join Our Team! We’re seeking committed volunteers for Sherman Middle School. No prior tutoring experience is required! We provide comprehensive training. As a volunteer, you’ll work with students individually or in small groups, once a week or more, either during or after school hours. By dedicating your time, you directly impact a student’s educational journey. Consider joining Schools of Hope today and commit to creating a stronger community!

How to apply:

There are 3 ways to apply for this opportunity.

Schools of Hope is one of the largest and most successful community-based tutoring programs in Wisconsin. We are dedicated to empowering youth by providing educational support through tutoring and mentorship. We focus on the essential math and literacy skills necessary to ensure all students are high school, college, and community ready. This volunteer role primarily supports students of color and those from low-income backgrounds. Our volunteers are instrumental in helping students overcome academic challenges to reach their full potential.

Join Our Team! We’re seeking committed volunteers for Toki Middle School. No prior tutoring experience is required! We provide comprehensive training. As a volunteer, you’ll work with students individually or in small groups, once a week or more, either during or after school hours. By dedicating your time, you directly impact a student’s educational journey. Consider joining Schools of Hope today and commit to creating a stronger community!

How to apply:

There are 3 ways to apply for this opportunity.

Schools of Hope is one of the largest and most successful community-based tutoring programs in Wisconsin. We are dedicated to empowering youth by providing educational support through tutoring and mentorship. We focus on the essential math and literacy skills necessary to ensure all students are high school, college, and community ready. This volunteer role primarily supports students of color and those from low-income backgrounds. Our volunteers are instrumental in helping students overcome academic challenges to reach their full potential.

Join Our Team! We’re seeking committed volunteers for Wright Middle School. No prior tutoring experience is required! We provide comprehensive training. As a volunteer, you’ll work with students individually or in small groups, once a week or more, either during or after school hours. By dedicating your time, you directly impact a student’s educational journey. Consider joining Schools of Hope today and commit to creating a stronger community!

How to apply:

There are 3 ways to apply for this opportunity.

The Smith's Crossing Community Garden (SCCG) located near the Northeast YMCA in Sun Prairie is seeking a Board members. You'll have fun helping us grow the garden in significant ways such as supplying a permanent watering system, beautifying the garden with shrubbery and trees, and otherwise helping us realize our goals. The board member will work with local businesses, non-profits and our partners to transact Garden business.

No experience in gardening is necessary nor is leasing a plot mandatory.  The board member will participate in SCCG Board Meetings bimonthly and has traditionally assisted in maintaining the Garden grounds as part of our team. We encourage families of board members to get involved in supporting our mission of providing healthy food to the Sun Prairie Food Pantry.  It is not necessary for the board member to be a resident of Smith's Crossing or Sun Prairie.

If interested in this opportunity, please respond to this post or contact us for additional information at smithscrossingcommunitygarden@gmail.com. 

Tours of the 8-room Victorian-style Dean House museum are given to adults and school children. 

Greeters welcome visitors to the House museum and give the history of the house and its original owners, Harriet and Nathaniel Dean. 

House guides give tours of the eight rooms to adults and families, talking about the furnishings and demonstrating activities that would have taken place in the house.

Educators give tours of the eight rooms to groups of 10 2nd-3rd graders from local schools, talking and asking questions about the furnishings and activities that would have taken place in the house.

Read more below and apply here

Currently in need of a Fall 2024 lead teacher Monday and Wednesday evenings 6-7:30pm!

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 & W 11-12:30, Intermediate T & Th 10-11:30 at CMC Beld St location, Beginner class M & W 6-7:30pm at CMC Fitchburg 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"

Be a part of our active board of directors.  We are looking for individuals who are passionate about advancing our mission and creating opportunities for rich and fulfilling life experiences for those with IDD, their families, and supporters.  

Are you looking for an opportunity to get downtown to the library, meet other book lovers, serve the community, and help raise money for even better library services and programs? If this opportunity fits your needs or interests, the Friends of the Madison Public Library (FMPL) invite you to volunteer as a sales clerk in the Friends Book Store. The Friends Book Store is located on the first floor of the Central Library and sells donated books and other materials to raise money for enhanced library services and programs for the entire Madison community. The store can only be open when volunteers are available, so if you can help, your assistance would be welcome and valued. 

Volunteers sales clerks, serving one, two, or three hour shifts on a weekly or regular basis are the key to the success of the store. This opportunity might be ideal for a retired person or someone who works from home or in a part-time job to get out to meet new people and serve the community in a low-key, low stress job. It would also be a great opportunity to get experience serving the public, providing good customer service, and gaining work skills.

PREFERENCES: Ideally a book store clerk would have some experience serving the public, interacting successfully with customers, handling money, making change, operating a cash register, and working without direct supervision. But interest, enthusiasm, reliability, love of books and the library, willingness and ability to learn, and ability to work independently are the basic requirements. Volunteer sales clerks must be able to get to the downtown library to work and will be asked to establish a regular schedule. A supervisor will be available to provide training, to set up work schedules and answer questions.

URL: https://www.friendsmpl.com/ - for information about the Friends, libraryfriends2015@gmail.com, for questions.

Do you have a special talent you want to share with the senior population?

Give me a call to set something up, we have a very fun group of residents that like to meet new people and learn new things! 

Examples- Cooking skills, music, boy scout skills, animals, Wisconsin history, dancing, etc.

608-470-4017

Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Badgerland Council has a mission to build up girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. We provide K-12 programming in the areas of STEM, the outdoors, life skills and entrepreneurship. At many of our events, it's Girl Scout tradition to exchange "SWAPs" which stands for: Small or Special whatcha-ma-call-its Affectionally Pinned Somewhere. SWAPs are a small symbol of friendship that Girl Scouts proudly display on their sash or vest. They can be a momento of a trip taken together as a troop, a memory of a time they tried something outside their comfort zone or just a way to say thank you for being a sister to every Girl Scout. 

We are currently in need of SWAP making supplies to get us through the year! We thank you for your contribution to Girl Scouts in Dane County!

Visit our Amazon Wishlist below: 
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/13S7ZTQJRAWVA?ref_=wl_share

Madison International Partners is looking for individuals or families who are willing to befriend and help international students practicing their English skills and learn about American culture. It is also a great opportunity to learn from other cultures. Our experience working with internationals proved that this is a unique platform for cross-cultural exchanges.

English Conversation Time is a flexible program where International students have a meaningful interaction with native speakers. The program helps International students practice their English, and gives them the opportunity to learn more about American culture while sharing their own customs and culture with Americans. You can make a huge difference in the life of someone through this opportunity.

RESTRICTIONS: The only requirements for this volunteer opportunity are: your English fluency; your heart to serve and be welcoming to others; you ability to interact with people from other background and cultures; and your willingness to share American culture.

URL:https://cpcmadison.wufoo.com/forms/z1y8acmn0aciq5u/

Community Partnership Troop Co-Leader

Mission

Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.   We strive to be the premier leadership experience for girls in the USA.

Girl Scouts of Wisconsin – Badgerland Council & Community Partners

The Girl Scouts of Wisconsin – Badgerland Council and community-based youth-serving organizations and schools are coming together in partnership to develop after-school troop experiences that are site-based. The convenience of these partnership allows troop meetings to take place during the after-school hours and at the partner site. The goal of these partnerships is to bring the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to the girls in our communities every week while supporting these youth-serving organizations.  

Position Summary

The Community Partnership Troop Co-Leader is excited to work in the community as a troop leader. They have the enthusiasm and ability to generate girls’ interests and curiosities about the ways that they can discover themselves, connect with others and take action to make the world a better place through Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE).  The nature of this position requires the individual to provide direct service to girls, helping them to develop their leadership skills on an individual and group basis. 

Responsibilities

Volunteer Impact

Community Partnership Troop Co-Leaders support the goal of bringing the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to more girls in our communities. They have the opportunity to mentor and provide a positive influence on young girls to help them become courageous and confident, girls of character.

Skill Qualifications

Time Commitment & Requirements

Training & Supervision

Benefits of being a Co-Leader Troop Volunteer:

We need volunteers that are interested in helping us advocate and raise money for the cats at our shelter through events! Volunteer duties change depending on the event, so no two opportunities are the same. 

Are you passionate about making a difference? Helping those most in need? Serving a population often overlooked and even viewed as invisible?

Madison Native American students are in need of mentoring and tutoring, some are struggling with academic needs such as math, reading and science while others are struggling to keep their heads above water with organization skills and keeping up on homework.

If you wish to help this diverse group of underserved students, as a volunteer tutor/mentor, please contact Tara Tindall at tltindall@madison.k12wi.us, phone 608.663.8456.

Fingerprints and background check required. 

Complete the Volunteer Process here.

Have you ever thought about being a mentor? Well, conNEXTions is looking for mentors in many areas to guide young adults 18-30 years old. We just ask that you meet with your mentee in person once a month for at least 6 months. For more information on being a conNEXTions' mentor, please visit https://connextions.org/become-a-mentor/ or email  info@connextions.org. Thank you.

Reports to: Director of Member Services

Activities: Provide exceptional customer service to members and customers of ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, along with programmatic support, records maintenance, and administrative assistance. Assist the department director and member services staff in carrying out their programs.

Responsibilities Include:

Qualifications: Well-developed written and verbal communication skills are required. Very high level of attention to detail - understanding that this can make or break the excellence of our programs. Understanding of common software technologies are a must. A strong work ethic, team-oriented can-do attitude and flexible aptitude are valued in our fast-paced, continually changing environment. Ability to interact, establish and maintain effective and collegial working relationships with staff, members, and leaders, as well as with Societies and vendors, is a must. This position requires a strong customer/member-service orientation.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills): Accuracy and attention to detail is absolutely required, as well as a track record of reliability, confidentiality, and conscientious work habits. Proficient in Microsoft 365, specifically Word and Excel and Teams Ability to work independently with little supervision. Ability to organize and prioritize effectively. Willingness to ask questions and ask for help when needed. Ability to adapt and work efficiently in a rapidly changing dynamic environment with deadline pressures. Demonstrated ability to ensure open, transparent communications. Demonstrated ability in dealing directly with employees and board members.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to respond effectively to member inquiries.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Travel: Business travel may or may not occur.

Location: Fitchburg (Madison), WI - this position requires a minimum of two days per week in the office and the ideal candidate will be willing to work in our office full-time.

CHANGING THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE

Junior Achievement (JA) connects Wisconsin's South Central Region teachers with community volunteers who have a passion for education and want to help students learn how to become successful in a global economy.  

JA provides the curriculum for over twenty K-12 classroom programs. Volunteers are trained to teach the program and grade level they choose. All classroom programs use games, activities. and hands-on learning to teach students financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and workforce-readiness skills. On average, volunteers are in the classroom 5 to 7 times for 30- to 45-minutes per visit. Teachers are always present, and the volunteer is running all activities and presenting materials to the students.

Volunteers are needed for the remainder of the current school year. After volunteers choose a JA program and grade level, JA staff connect them with a teacher. The volunteer and teacher arrange the dates and times when the JA program will be taught in the classroom.

Junior Achievement provides volunteers with:

K-12 Learning Experiences include:

At Capitol Lakes, we are looking for many types of volunteers to serve in our many areas. Capitol Lakes is a continuing care community. We have many facilities to meet the needs of all our residents. Volunteering duties are needed in a variety of areas, including all levels of care in our community- our Health Center (skilled nursing facility), Terraces (assisted living facility), and with our independent living residents in our apartment style homes.

Volunteer shift times may be occasional or on a regular basis. We have a variety of different shifts on all days of the week. Let us know your interests, background, and talent so we can best match you to an area in our facility. Here are a few examples where we could use volunteers: Art workshops/classes, computer assistance, crafts, grand hall program host, movie host, musical performance (i.e. sing, play an instrument), read aloud, sewing/mending, word/trivia games, parties/gatherings/socials, fundraising events for our Capitol Lakes foundation.

RESTRICTIONS: Volunteers must be 18 years of age or accompanied by a parent or guardian. Volunteers must complete our volunteer application, which includes a State of Wisconsin Background Check (BID: Background Information Disclosure).

URL: retirement.org/madison

Would you like to be a part of keeping our community seniors and others connected?  – social and educational events can go a long way to maintaining quality of life, friendships and life long learning. We welcome you to contribute

Volunteer for holiday, social events, and Shabbats: Assisting staff to help participants, family and friends enjoy and participate in meals, holiday celebrations, and various social and educational events.

If you would like to help put together holiday gift bags, and/ or delivering holiday treats to people in their homes and facilities - we will welcome you to join our crew!

Event help and planning: We have a variety of programs, usually weekly. Have an idea for a program? Would you like to help us research, plan, and/ or invite presenters - let us know. 

Position summary:

Aljirani Madison (from the Swahili “jirani - neighbor” and Arabic “aljar - neighbor”) is a 6-month long volunteering program that pairs a companion or small group of companions with a refugee or refugee family to form an Aljirani Madison Group. Partner with a local refugee family to provide a warm welcome, companionship, and practical help. You will work with your partner to aid them in reaching their goals agreed upon in advance by your new partner and their JSS case manager. Potential goals may include developing English or financial literacy skills, career development, navigating public transportation, or getting to know the Madison community. You will play a key role in the successful resettlement of newly arrived refugees in the Madison community. Through your work and partnership in the Aljirani Madison program you will build a shared sense of community solidarity while ensuring that community newcomers are able to become self-sufficient.

Potential activities:

Note: We are currently encouraging volunteers and their Aljirani Madison partners to have a conversation around comfort levels with resuming in-person activities. In-person meetings following CDC guidelines are generally preferred for most clients, particularly those with digital literacy barriers.

Time commitment:

At least two hours per week for a period of 6-months. Note: At the 6 month mark, the Refugee Support Programs Coordinator will inform you that the formal volunteer period has concluded. It will be your decision on how to end the relationship with your partner and/or how to transition into an informal relationship or friendship. Please note that after the formal period ends, JSS will no longer provide volunteer support.

Location:

Since newcomers live all around Madison, you may not be able to count on being paired with someone who lives within walking distance of your residence. Take advantage of the Madison bus system and bike trails and introduce your companion to these transportation options too. When refugees first arrive most of them do not have a car or driver’s license.

Supervision:

The Aljirani Madison volunteer will provide basic weekly reports on meetings and have periodic check ins with the program coordinator to receive support and guidance.

Qualifications and requirements:

Benefits to volunteering:

Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Badgerland Council's mission is to empower girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. We achieve this through premier K-12 programming in the areas of STEM, life skills, entrepreneurship and the outdoors. Many Girl Scouts will attest that spending a week at camp is an experience unmatched any place else. Here, girls have the space and support to thrive as individuals and foster friendships that will last a lifetime. 

We are currently seeking supplies to stock Camp Brandenburg, located in Dane, WI. Your donation provides direct, hands-on, engaging camp experiences for girls of all ages. We thank you for your generous contribution to those experiences this holiday season.

Learn more about Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Badgerland at: https://www.gsbadgerland.org/

Camp Wish List: 

Campfire oven mitts: https://www.amazon.com/RAPICCA-Leather-Resistant-Fireplace-handling/dp/B01N1VJDIQ/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2CH2UCPX1IVSJ&keywords=campfire+gloves&qid=1669146673&sprefix=campfire+gloves,aps,198&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

Campfire Tongs: https://www.amazon.com/Epica-Fireplace-Tongs-Long-Grabber/dp/B00P9RWYLC/ref=sr_1_8?crid=1Z5LE5J33IPB1&keywords=Fire+Tongs&qid=1668542211&sprefix=fire+tongs,aps,1074&sr=8-8

Campfire Shovels: https://www.amazon.com/Bond-ManufacturingBlack-Decker-BD1515-D-Handle/dp/B0028AD6II/ref=sr_1_6?crid=1Y1MCE34JZQZ8&keywords=Short+Shovels&qid=1668542327&sprefix=short+shovels,aps,199&sr=8-6

Aldo Leopold Benches:

Is carpentry your calling? We are currently seeking helping hands to build us Aldo Leopold Benches using treated lumber. Please use the following specifications: https://www.iowadnr.gov/About-DNR/DNR-News-Releases/ArticleID/1218/Build-a-Leopold-bench

Items can be delivered to the Madison Leadership Center to be distrubed to camp. Please call 800.236.2710 in advance to arrange your drop off with a staff member. 

Madison Leadership Center
4801 S. Biltmore Ln. 
Madison, WI 53718

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:

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Description:

Performance Requirements:

Volunteer Citizenship Class Teachers Needed. (Unpaid)

Madison International Partners offers free U.S. citizenship several classes to learners who want to prepare to take the citizenship test. The class are held online via zoom. The program is free of charge 

Position Description: The primary purpose of this position is to teach adults of diverse ages, ethnicities, and educational backgrounds, U.S. history and Civics to prepare them for their U.S. citizenship interview with USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services). We offer two separated classes. The first  classes meets Tuesdays, 5 - 6:30 pm; and the second class meet on Saturdays, 9 - 10:30 am pm for a 12-week period. Candidates have the choice to teach the class that fit better with their schedules. No special skills are needed. The Teacher book and teaching materials are straightforward

 Responsibilities:

¨ Provide citizenship-preparation instruction to legal permanent residents seeking to naturalize

¨ Write lesson plans

¨ Provide counseling and referrals for students as needed

¨ Conduct ongoing assessment and evaluation of student progress and provide support for students who require additional assistance to attain proficiency

¨ Maintain a safe learning environment for students

Required Qualifications:

¨ Ability to work effectively with diverse student body

¨ Excellent organizational and time-management skills

¨ Good verbal and written communication skills

¨ Proficiency with Zoom

Training will be provided if needed.

If interested sign up here: https://cpcmadison.wufoo.com/forms/z1iehwtl0rpyke5/

Kennedy Heights Community Center's Teen Program offers a wide variety of programming for youth grades 6-12.

Our activities include, but are not limited to, academic support, fitness and physical health, community service projects, discussion groups, and both educational and recreational field trips. Although all youth living in the Madison area are eligible to participate in Teen Programming at Kennedy Heights, the program targets lower-income, at risk middle school students. The programs meets Tuesday and Thursday 3:00pm - 5:30pm.

COVID-19 UPDATE: We ask that all volunteers be fully vaccinated, per our agency policy.

RESTRICTIONS: Training provided on site. A criminal background check is required of all volunteer positions with children.

Required: A weekly commitment for at least one semester.

URL: www.khcommunitycenter.org

Needed: Volunteers to help elementary children with academics, reading, and enrichment programs throughout the school year. Activities include free play, reading, science, art, cooking, and other activities that interest children. Volunteers bring new ideas, fresh faces, creativity, knowledge, and humor as mentors and role models. Volunteers needed 2:00pm - 5:00pm on Mondays and 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

COVID- 19 UPDATE:

We ask that all volunteers be fully vaccinated, per our agency policy.

RESTRICTIONS: Training provided on site. A criminal background check is required of all volunteer positions with children. Required: A weekly commitment for at least one semester.

URL: www.khcommunitycenter.org

Wisconsin Association for Talented and Gifted (WATG) is a statewide nonprofit, passionate about advocating for and raising awareness of the needs of gifted and talented students.

We are in need of volunteer board members who are passionate about gifted and talented education in Wisconsin.

Board members are required to attend a monthly virtual meeting on the third Wednesday of every month from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM. We have two in-person meetings per year (COVID dependent) as well as an annual conference in October that members are required to participate in. Board members are active participants on this "working board".

For more information, respond to this post or contact Roxane Hagedorn, Executive Director. rhagedorn@watg.org

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) provide a voice in the court for a child involved with the Dane County child welfare system for a case of abuse, neglect, or other situation impacting the child's safety, permanency, or well-being. This is a crucial role for some of Dane County's most vulnerable children!

CASAs are appointed by and act as the eyes and ears for the juvenile court judge. Advocates make weekly visits to their assigned child (either in their parental home, foster home, residential treatment facility, at school or in the community), as well as correspond with caregivers, teachers and other service providers to get a complete picture of the child's history and current circumstances. CASAs, with the support of Dane County CASA staff, provide written reports to judges and parties to the case, helping them to make more informed decisions that ensure the child reaches a safe and permanent home as soon as possible. CASAs also work cooperatively with social workers, attorneys and other professionals involved in the case to recommend and coordinate services that support the best interests of the child.

QUALIFICATIONS: There are no professional or education requirements to be a CASA in Dane County, but we do require that advocates be at least 21 years of age to serve on a case and commit to serve a minimum of 1 year with our program. Advocates must be willing to serve approximately 2 hours per week, and up to 10-15 hours per month. 

TRAINING: Advocates are required to complete an initial training that covers topics such as the court system child protective services, strength-based approaches, diversity, and cultural sensitivity. The training format is a combination of "in-class" time and "home study", for an estimated total of 30 hours. The in-class portion usually takes place in two-hour sessions (5:30 - 7:30 pm), one evening per week for a stretch of six weeks. 

Apply at https://canopycenter.org/volunteeremployee.html

Please note that while everyone is invited to apply, this is an in-demand volunteer position, meaning we are unable to take on all applicants as CASAs. Due to Dane County CASA's strong volunteer retention rate and the interest of new volunteers outweighing the case demand, applicants should expect to wait a year or more before they are able to receive training. As we are able, we will send out updates regarding training sessions to applicants.

Help teachers have a successful school year by supporting ongoing cleaning and prep projects. 

Reading with a child is the number one way to help students gain reading proficiency.

Read one-on-one with an early or struggling reader to help them gain confidence and skills that will help them succeed for a lifetime. 

Centro Hispano seeks qualified volunteer mentors to work with middle and high school youth at various school sites in the Madison Metropolitan School District (including Toki, Sennett, Sherman, and Wright Middle Schools & West and East High Schools). Mentors are paired with a student participant of one of Centro Hispano’s youth programs and continue to mentor the student for a minimum of 1 year. Volunteer mentors are required to commit to 25 hours of service per semester, an average of 2 hours each week. Volunteer mentors are also required to attend at least one training during the school year. Work study is available for eligible UW-Madison students.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Time Commitment: Commit to 25 hours a semester. Schedules are created according to volunteer availability, with flexibility around holidays and breaks.

To volunteer with Centro's Youth Programs, please apply via links below: 

After-School Program

You can make a difference in a child’s life while having a great experience yourself by being present, listening, and encouraging youth.

The after-school program is designed for children in grades K-5 This program provides youth with a safe, positive, and stimulating environment to explore learning and experience academic and personal success.  Volunteers assist with homework, focusing on literacy and math skills, enrichment clubs, and recreational activities.

Public school transportation is provided from Lowell Elementary, while The Salvation Army provides transportation from Emerson, Hawthorne, and Sandburg Elementary Schools to the Community Center.

The program is set to resume Fall of 2021.

Volunteers are asked to complete a volunteer application, background check and Safe from Harm training prior to starting with The Salvation Army.

Museum docents greet visitors and tell them about the museum. They answer questions about the exhibits and guide visitors in interacting with exhibits. They also guide and supervise children's activities. Sign up today!

Help support us in putting together our new center!

Our small but mighty organization ​finally outgrew our former space.  With an increasing number of book requests and donations, we needed a space that could help us more effectively achieve our mission. 

​In February 2021, our staff and volunteers packed up thousands of books and moved into our new space located at 1337 Greenway Cross, Ste. 186, Madison, WI 53713.  This new building will not only allow for more books and people, it is also closer in proximity to many of the community partners we serve.

Ways to Get Involved:

-Become a Book Center Sponsor 

-Make a Financial Contribution

-Purchase Items from New Book Center Wish Lists

-Purchase Books to Fill Our Shelves

Our mission is to deliver high-quality, literacy learning, reinforcement programs to underserved children, by engaging them in differentiated literacy activities designed to create not only a love of learning, but build and reinforce age-appropriate skills needed to develop the young reader. In order to do so, we rely on the generous support of book donations. We have many ways to donate, including donations of physical copies of new or like new books, purchasing books off of our wishlist, and hosting book drives. 

If you would like to drop off new or like new children’s books, please read our donation guidelines and then sign up to make a delivery appointment.

Don't have books to donate? Purchase us new books that we love from our wishlists!

Book drives are a great way for community organizations, businesses, youth groups and families to support MRP programs. Your group can select a goal, a timeframe, and start collecting high quality books.

Contact volunteer@madisonreadingproject.com with any questions. 

The Hmong Brighter Future (HBF) is a program created to support Hmong students, ages 6-13, in achieving academic resilience. Our goal is to create a supportive system of academic achievements and self-confidence by offering an atmosphere where Hmong students feel empowered to learn and express themselves. The program consists of in-person/virtual tutoring or child led activities for families.

We are looking for volunteers who would be willing to commit for at least 3 months and are needed to offer one-on-one mentoring, academic tutoring, and/or student led activities. HBF staff will provide level-appropriate resources to get volunteers started and will offer additional guidance as needed, but lesson content ultimately depends on the volunteer. No experience is needed and training will be provided. The schedule is arranged based on student and volunteer availability. Session will be held 1-2 times a week for 30 minutes a session, depending on student needs hours may increase.

Services in need of volunteer:

For more information, or to apply, please contact yingye.lor@thehmonginstitute.org or visit https://tinyurl.com/y4uo6dlm

The SMP program offers volunteers an opportunity to make an important difference in their communities throughout Wisconsin.

Thank you for your interest in the Senior Medicare Patrol volunteer program. As a volunteer, you will play a vital role in the overall success of the Wisconsin SMP. The information that you will impart as a volunteer will help seniors in your community to become better health care consumers. Together we can inform and empower Medicare beneficiaries, their families and caregivers on how to protect, detect, and report Medicare fraud, abuses and errors. By volunteering, you will have an opportunity to use your talents, skills, and networking to provide outreach and education on Medicare fraud in your community. Volunteer involvement ranges from distributing materials, staffing a booth at conferences and outreach events, to giving group presentations. A description of these three activities is below.  

All positions require some training and an orientation. Training is provided both in-person and online. We want to provide you with the information and background you’ll need to be knowledgeable and capable of responding to questions from members of the community. The last two roles also require a background check.

Benefits of servings as an SMP Volunteer

The SMP program offers volunteers an opportunity to make an important difference in their communities. Volunteers take pride in working to ensure that the Medicare program will be protected for future generations. Volunteers have access to professional development opportunities, a strong network of aging and disability professionals, and chances to enhance interpersonal skills.

Time Commitment

SMP Volunteers have flexibility in the time devoted to the program. While there is no obligation for a specific monthly time commitment, it is asked that volunteers commit to at least a year due to the amount of training required.

Reporting

Volunteers report directly to the SMP Volunteer Coordinator and submit monthly time sheets and mileage reports.

Qualifications

Responsibilities and Requirements

Volunteers are an asset to our program and play a major role of the organization’s success. Please join our growing team of SMP volunteers from across the state!

Best practices for volunteering while avoiding COVID-19 exposure, provided by United Way of Dane County

Best practices for donating materials while avoiding COVID-19 exposure, provided by United Way of Dane County

Many nonprofits need face masks and hand sanitizer. Check-out the Wish List and call the Volunteer Center for further details on drop off requirements at (608)246-4380.

Use drive-through services where possible, including dropping-off material donations and not walking into sites. 

Opportunity to work outside, dig in the soil and find satisfaction in maintaining demonstration gardens for public viewing and education. Volunteer would be doing general gardening tasks in the heirloom garden and landscaped beds around the farmyard; planting, weeding, watering. Flexible hours; contribute when your schedule allows!