Volunteer: Process Donations at Habitat ReStore - Individuals & Groups Welcome!Want to have a fun time while supporting an important cause? Volunteer with the Habitat ReStore! Habitat ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, building materials and appliances at a fraction of the retail price. Our ReStores have diverted 12,000 tons of building materials from Dane County’s landfills, and we need help processing all of the donations. Proceeds from the ReStores go directly to building homes in Dane County. Volunteers are needed to: Assist in unloading donations from the donation truck Clean, measure and prep donated materials as needed Process small hardware items Organize the sales floorPosition Requirements: Ability to stand & walk for 4-hour shift (with periodic breaks, snacks provided!)Shifts are available 9am-1pm and 1pm-5pm, Tuesdays-Saturdays. Our greatest need for help is Wednesday-Friday afternoons. Volunteers receive 10% off ReStore purchases! Individuals can visit https://habitatdane.volunteerhub.com to register and sign-up. Groups can contact volunteer@habitatdane.org to reserve a shift. Nonprofit: Habitat For Humanity Dane County Want to have a fun time while supporting an important cause? Volunteer with the Habitat ReStore! Habitat ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, building materials and appliances at a fraction of the retail price. Our ReStores have diverted 12,000 tons of building materials from Dane County’s landfills, and we need help processing all of the donations. Proceeds from the ReStores go directly to building homes in Dane County. Volunteers are needed to: Assist in unloading donations from the donation truck Clean, measure and prep donated materials as needed Process small hardware items Organize the sales floorPosition Requirements: Ability to stand & walk for 4-hour shift (with periodic breaks, snacks provided!)Shifts are available 9am-1pm and 1pm-5pm, Tuesdays-Saturdays. Our greatest need for help is Wednesday-Friday afternoons. Volunteers receive 10% off ReStore purchases! Individuals can visit https://habitatdane.volunteerhub.com to register and sign-up. Groups can contact volunteer@habitatdane.org to reserve a shift. Nonprofit: Habitat For Humanity Dane County Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Nonprofit Requirement: >16 years old Zip Code: 53719 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Build Homes with Habitat for Humanity - no experience neededHabitat for Humanity of Dane County is looking for volunteers to help at our Sun Prairie construction site to build affordable housing! No prior experience is needed - all the tools and training are available on site. Opportunities are available Thursdays-Saturdays from 8:15am-3:30pm. Please visit our VolunteerHub website to view current construction volunteer opportunities and sign up today: https://habitatdane.volunteerhub.com. You will be able to view all construction opportunities throughout Dane County along with ReStore opportunities. For additional information, contact volunteer@habitatdane.org or call Julie at 608-620-4922. Nonprofit: Habitat For Humanity Dane County Habitat for Humanity of Dane County is looking for volunteers to help at our Sun Prairie construction site to build affordable housing! No prior experience is needed - all the tools and training are available on site. Opportunities are available Thursdays-Saturdays from 8:15am-3:30pm. Please visit our VolunteerHub website to view current construction volunteer opportunities and sign up today: https://habitatdane.volunteerhub.com. You will be able to view all construction opportunities throughout Dane County along with ReStore opportunities. For additional information, contact volunteer@habitatdane.org or call Julie at 608-620-4922. Nonprofit: Habitat For Humanity Dane County Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53590 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Supply NeedsGirls on the Run has a great use for supplies to deliver our program each season. Our supplies provide a high-quality, safe, and fun program experience that is sure to inspire, motivate, and empower the kids we serve. Commonly needed items include, markers (washable), pens, sidewalk chalk, poster board, stickers, pipe cleaners, pony beads, index cards, zip lock plastic bags, and more. For a full list, visit our Amazon Wish List. Nonprofit: Girls On The Run Of South Central WI, Inc. Girls on the Run has a great use for supplies to deliver our program each season. Our supplies provide a high-quality, safe, and fun program experience that is sure to inspire, motivate, and empower the kids we serve. Commonly needed items include, markers (washable), pens, sidewalk chalk, poster board, stickers, pipe cleaners, pony beads, index cards, zip lock plastic bags, and more. For a full list, visit our Amazon Wish List. Nonprofit: Girls On The Run Of South Central WI, Inc. Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53717 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Nature Education Supplies Wish ListWe 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 Nonprofit: Aldo Leopold Nature Center 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 Nonprofit: Aldo Leopold Nature Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53716 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Family Support ListThis holiday season, we’re assembling Family Support Kits to help local families meet their everyday needs. Many of us take things like laundry detergent, toothpaste, and cleaning supplies for granted, but these items can make an enormous difference for a family working hard to make ends meet. If you’re able, we invite you to sign up to donate one or more items from the list. Every contribution, big or small, helps lighten someone’s load and shows our community that we care about one another. Thank you for helping us spread comfort and dignity this season. Nonprofit: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County This holiday season, we’re assembling Family Support Kits to help local families meet their everyday needs. Many of us take things like laundry detergent, toothpaste, and cleaning supplies for granted, but these items can make an enormous difference for a family working hard to make ends meet. If you’re able, we invite you to sign up to donate one or more items from the list. Every contribution, big or small, helps lighten someone’s load and shows our community that we care about one another. Thank you for helping us spread comfort and dignity this season. Nonprofit: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53704 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Garden Gloves, Work Gloves and Hand ToolsDonate 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 Nonprofit: Natural Resources Foundation 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 Nonprofit: Natural Resources Foundation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53703 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Office Machine for Folding and InsertWe 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 Nonprofit: Natural Resources Foundation 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 Nonprofit: Natural Resources Foundation Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53703 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Front Office SuppliesHelp keep our Front Office stocked and running through the holiday season with donations of: pens, colored printing paper, staplers, post-it notes, and computer mouses. Nonprofit: East Madison Community Center Help keep our Front Office stocked and running through the holiday season with donations of: pens, colored printing paper, staplers, post-it notes, and computer mouses. Nonprofit: East Madison Community Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53704 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: 2025 Holiday Wish ListHelp brighten the season for young people in our community! Your donations from our Holiday Wish List provide essential items and special gifts for youth served through Briarpatch programs. Every contribution—big or small—helps make the holidays a little warmer and more hopeful. Nonprofit: Briarpatch Youth Services, Inc. Help brighten the season for young people in our community! Your donations from our Holiday Wish List provide essential items and special gifts for youth served through Briarpatch programs. Every contribution—big or small—helps make the holidays a little warmer and more hopeful. Nonprofit: Briarpatch Youth Services, Inc. Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53713 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: The Rainbow ProjectTOYS Diverse Babydolls Fold up Dollhouse Diverse Figurines for Dollhouse Storage for Dollhouse and other Toys Bin Buckets Toy Car Set Toy Planes Tool Set Travel Sand Tray Set Doctor Set Toy Treasure Chest Toy Bugs and Animals Capes People Puppets Superhero Figurines Army Men Finger Puppets Food Kitchen Set GAMES Uno Jenga Mindful Conversation Cards BOOKS A Terrible Thing Happened Invisible String ART Paint By Number Scratch Art Poster Board A Dozen Different Sized Canvas Boards Fabric Crayons and Black T-Shirts SENSORY/PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL Marble Maze Sensory Mats (Click on to follow link) Spot of Feelings Set FURNITURE Lawn Chairs ( 6 chairs with solid colors: yellow, purple, blue, red, green, orange) Small Round Table with Adjustable Legs (34 inches in diameter preferred no bigger than 38-40 inches in diameter) OTHER Gift cards for our clients and support groups for the following: Haircuts Movies Restaurants and Take-Out Grocery Stores Gas Nonprofit: The Rainbow Project TOYS Diverse Babydolls Fold up Dollhouse Diverse Figurines for Dollhouse Storage for Dollhouse and other Toys Bin Buckets Toy Car Set Toy Planes Tool Set Travel Sand Tray Set Doctor Set Toy Treasure Chest Toy Bugs and Animals Capes People Puppets Superhero Figurines Army Men Finger Puppets Food Kitchen Set GAMES Uno Jenga Mindful Conversation Cards BOOKS A Terrible Thing Happened Invisible String ART Paint By Number Scratch Art Poster Board A Dozen Different Sized Canvas Boards Fabric Crayons and Black T-Shirts SENSORY/PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL Marble Maze Sensory Mats (Click on to follow link) Spot of Feelings Set FURNITURE Lawn Chairs ( 6 chairs with solid colors: yellow, purple, blue, red, green, orange) Small Round Table with Adjustable Legs (34 inches in diameter preferred no bigger than 38-40 inches in diameter) OTHER Gift cards for our clients and support groups for the following: Haircuts Movies Restaurants and Take-Out Grocery Stores Gas Nonprofit: The Rainbow Project Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53711 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Most Needed Items - Support YWCA Madison Residents & Program ParticipantsYWCA MADISON - MOST NEEDED ITEMS: Every day, YWCA Madison provides a safe and stable home for more than 100 women and families at our downtown location, and supports many more individuals and families living throughout the greater Madison community. The people we serve are often facing significant barriers such as homelessness, poverty, and systemic inequities. Your support makes an immediate and lasting difference. By donating essential items, you help ensure that every resident and program participant has access to the basic necessities that provide dignity, stability, and hope. Together, we can continue building a stronger, more equitable community for everyone. Amazon Wishlist items can be delivered directly to our downtown location at 101 E Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53703. To drop off a donation in-person, please set up a drop-off time with the front desk at 101 East Mifflin Street by calling 608-257-1436 option 2. Nonprofit: YWCA Madison YWCA MADISON - MOST NEEDED ITEMS: Every day, YWCA Madison provides a safe and stable home for more than 100 women and families at our downtown location, and supports many more individuals and families living throughout the greater Madison community. The people we serve are often facing significant barriers such as homelessness, poverty, and systemic inequities. Your support makes an immediate and lasting difference. By donating essential items, you help ensure that every resident and program participant has access to the basic necessities that provide dignity, stability, and hope. Together, we can continue building a stronger, more equitable community for everyone. Amazon Wishlist items can be delivered directly to our downtown location at 101 E Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53703. To drop off a donation in-person, please set up a drop-off time with the front desk at 101 East Mifflin Street by calling 608-257-1436 option 2. Nonprofit: YWCA Madison Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53703 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: The Holiday Wish ListComputer Paper Fax Toner - HP 26x Laser Jet Lexmark C2326 Toner - Black, Magenta, Cyan, and Yellow Nonprofit: Specialty Care Free Clinic Computer Paper Fax Toner - HP 26x Laser Jet Lexmark C2326 Toner - Black, Magenta, Cyan, and Yellow Nonprofit: Specialty Care Free Clinic Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53713 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Wish List - Cedar Chips!We would greatly appreciate donations of Cedar Chips from Menards for our gardens. Here is link to make it easy for you to find just what we need. https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/landscaping-materials/mulch/cedar-chips-2-0-cu-ft/1803008/p-1444444230769-c-1539779646023.htm Nonprofit: Hope & A Future We would greatly appreciate donations of Cedar Chips from Menards for our gardens. Here is link to make it easy for you to find just what we need. https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/landscaping-materials/mulch/cedar-chips-2-0-cu-ft/1803008/p-1444444230769-c-1539779646023.htm Nonprofit: Hope & A Future Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53719 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Wish List- Veggie Garden Supports!Our veggie garden feeds our residents, staff, volunteers, and through donation, the community! We will greatly appreciate donations of the following items to support the growth of our vegetable garden: 25 (or any) sturdy tomato cages Nonprofit: Hope & A Future Our veggie garden feeds our residents, staff, volunteers, and through donation, the community! We will greatly appreciate donations of the following items to support the growth of our vegetable garden: 25 (or any) sturdy tomato cages Nonprofit: Hope & A Future Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53719 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Wish List - Crafting Corner SuppliesCrafts and art activities are a vital part of community. We will greatly benefit from donations of the following items to keep the creativity flowing: multi colored construction paper and cardstock, double sided tape, watercolor sets (here is a link to watercolor sets) Nonprofit: Hope & A Future Crafts and art activities are a vital part of community. We will greatly benefit from donations of the following items to keep the creativity flowing: multi colored construction paper and cardstock, double sided tape, watercolor sets (here is a link to watercolor sets) Nonprofit: Hope & A Future Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53719 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Wish List- Potluck/Party Supplies!Monthly potlucks are a favorite community event. All are invited! Parties are essential to nurturing the soul and celebrating life. We go through a lot of party supplies so if you are able, donations of the following items will keep the parties well stocked: small plastic cups Nonprofit: Hope & A Future Monthly potlucks are a favorite community event. All are invited! Parties are essential to nurturing the soul and celebrating life. We go through a lot of party supplies so if you are able, donations of the following items will keep the parties well stocked: small plastic cups Nonprofit: Hope & A Future Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53719 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Beacon Day Homeless Resource Center WishlistAs the need grows in our community, more and more individuals are utilizing our services here at The Beacon Day Homeless Resource Center! A great way to help us support our mission of helping the unhoused community is to donate your time or make an in-kind donation! We are currently asking for the following: Women's and Men's Underwear (new)Adult socks (new or used)Women's bras (new)Hand warmersAdult Gloves (new/used)Adult Hats (new/used)Adult Winter Jackets (new/used)You can access our Wishlist here! Beacon Wish List Nonprofit: The Beacon Homeless Day Resource Center - Catholic Charities As the need grows in our community, more and more individuals are utilizing our services here at The Beacon Day Homeless Resource Center! A great way to help us support our mission of helping the unhoused community is to donate your time or make an in-kind donation! We are currently asking for the following: Women's and Men's Underwear (new)Adult socks (new or used)Women's bras (new)Hand warmersAdult Gloves (new/used)Adult Hats (new/used)Adult Winter Jackets (new/used)You can access our Wishlist here! Beacon Wish List Nonprofit: The Beacon Homeless Day Resource Center - Catholic Charities Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53590 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer with FreewheelLearn 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. Nonprofit: Madison Freewheel Bicycle Co 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. Nonprofit: Madison Freewheel Bicycle Co Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53715 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Seeking bicycle donationsFreewheel 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 Nonprofit: Madison Freewheel Bicycle Co 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 Nonprofit: Madison Freewheel Bicycle Co Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53715 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Pantry Wish List Toys and SuppliesHelp us make everyone's holiday better with a donation of new or gently used toys, books, and games. We can also use lots of clothing for adults and children in all sizes. Books in Spanish are particularly needed. Other urgent needs include: Diapers - size 4 and up Underwear and socks - children and adults Personal hygiene items such as deodorant, shampoo, soap, etc Laundry care items Feminine hygiene products Cleaning products for home, kitchen, and bathroom Paper towels, toilet paper, and tissue Office supplies such as brightly colored paper Donations can be dropped off at Extended hands Pantry at 6402 Schroeder Rd, Madison, WI 53711. Hours are on Monday and Tuesday from noon to 6pm, and on Friday from 9am to 1pm. Other times available by appointment, or we can pick up. Nonprofit: Extended Hands Pantry Help us make everyone's holiday better with a donation of new or gently used toys, books, and games. We can also use lots of clothing for adults and children in all sizes. Books in Spanish are particularly needed. Other urgent needs include: Diapers - size 4 and up Underwear and socks - children and adults Personal hygiene items such as deodorant, shampoo, soap, etc Laundry care items Feminine hygiene products Cleaning products for home, kitchen, and bathroom Paper towels, toilet paper, and tissue Office supplies such as brightly colored paper Donations can be dropped off at Extended hands Pantry at 6402 Schroeder Rd, Madison, WI 53711. Hours are on Monday and Tuesday from noon to 6pm, and on Friday from 9am to 1pm. Other times available by appointment, or we can pick up. Nonprofit: Extended Hands Pantry Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 53711 Allow Groups: No |