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Community Shares agencies not only do a lot for our community,
they also provide local residents the opportunity to get involved
in contributing their time as volunteers. If you are interested
in volunteer opportunities, review the organizations and the volunteer
positions listed below. You may contact them directly to get more
information on how to "plug yourself in to the community!"
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Community Shares of Greater Milwaukee
Volunteer Position: Restaurant host
Description: Each March we urge all of our supporters to eat out at participating
restaurants throughout Greater Milwaukee. Restaurants donate a portion
of their sales to CSGM. You can help by greeting diners as they enter
one of our restaurants for lunch or dinner explain Share a Meal and
answer questions.
Volunteer Position: General Office
Description: Assist with office duties including newsletter mailings, and phone calls.
Volunteer Position: Board of Directors and Committees
Contact Name: John Jansen
Phone: 414-342-0883
Email: outreach@milwaukeeshares.org
Adoption Resources of Wisconsin
Volunteer Position: Program advisory committees
Volunteer Position: Clerical/administrative
Volunteer Position: Receptionist
Volunteer Position: Special Event planning and implementation
Contact Name: Jenna Czaplewski
Phone: 414-475-1246
Volunteer Position: Outreach
Description: Distribute 'Companies for Kids' program posters at local corporations to help kids looking for permanent homes get adopted.
This is a monthly poster distribution program.
Contact Name: Jenna Czaplewski
Phone: 414-475-1246
Benedict Center
Volunteer Position: Women's Harm Reduction Program
Description: WHRP offers real opportunities for change to women in conflict with the
law through a holistic, gender-specific day program in downtown
Milwaukee. In a safe, supportive environment women develop skills and
abilities to create safer and healthier lives for themselves and their
children. Harm reduction allows women to change unhealthy behaviors
gradually and progressively. All movement in the direction of reduced
harm is positive. Referred by the court, probation, or self, women
choose to participate in the programs they need: Certified alcohol and
drug abuse treatment and after care using a harm reduction philosophy ~
adult basic education ~ GED/HSED ~ women�s health ~ nutrition ~ HIV
prevention education ~ anger management ~ stress management ~ women�s
sexuality ~ gender and culture-specific parenting ~ child/parent
nurturing ~ career skills ~ job search.
Volunteer Position: Milwaukee County Jail Library
Description: The Benedict Center provides library services at the Milwaukee County
Jail under contract with Milwaukee County.
Mission Provide inmates with a wide range of reading materials that
appeal to broad and specific interests that cover a range of reading
levels and that reflect the racial and ethnic backgrounds of the
resident population.
Operation
The jail library accepts requests from individuals in all housing pods
(units) and delivers requested materials back to the pods. A large
collection of books remains in the library to fill requests and for
rotation to the pods. A smaller collection is maintained on each pod.
The librarian manages the entire library with the assistance of
volunteers. Book Collection
The Jail library contains 51 of the 73 "most influential African
American books of the century" listed in the December 1999 edition of
Ebony magazine. Altogether the jail collection totals about 17,000
hardcover and paperback books. Special book collections include African
American fiction, nonfiction and biography; Islam, Spanish language and
Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse.
Support
The library benefit monthly from a generous partnership with Half Price
Books, which regularly donates boxes of popular paperbacks. The
libraries also receive current issues of a few magazines and local
newspapers donated from publishers or made available at a nominal cost.
Volunteers
The Milwaukee County Jail library needs volunteers to shop used book
sales and pick up and deliver donated books and magazines. The jail
needs volunteers to work in the library marking, sorting, shelving, and
cataloging books (no inmate contact), as well as volunteers to rotate
book collections on the housing pods, deliver magazines and requested
books, and conduct book discussion groups (requires inmate contact and
jail security clearance and orientation).
Always needed: Book donations and volunteer books drives. Books
especially needed are African American authors and content, Spanish
language, popular suspense and action novels, poetry, humor/cartoon,
self-help, dictionaries, and National Geographic editions.
Volunteer Position: Community Justice Program
Description: The Community Justice Program organizes citizens to advocate for
fundamental systemic change in the criminal justice system, with
emphasis on restorative community alternatives to imprisonment. These
advocates for justice . . . Research "what works" to change criminal
behavior Support citizen action for rational community alternatives
Educate to influence enlightened justice policies and Serve as the
watchdogs of justice. Community justice is a planning and decision
making partnership between the formal criminal justice system,
government and the community. The objective is to take care of justice
priorities, as identified by residents, with the explicit goal of
public safety and enhanced quality of life in the community.
Volunteer Position: Sentencing Advocacy Program
Description: Update information for SAM (Sentencing Advocacy in Milwaukee); Prepare marketing materials; Plan seminars.
Volunteer Position: Benedict Center support
Description: We also need help with Desk top publishing,
Newsletter preparation, Marketing, Special events preparation, Reception and Fundraising.
Contact Name: Mary Pat Utech
Phone: 414-347-1774, ext. 210
Email: www.benedictcenter.org
Volunteer Position: Graphic Designer
Description: aid in designing marketing materials including:
- brochures
- flyers
- newsletters
- invitations
Contact Name: Cindy
Phone: 414-347-1774 ext 205
Email: cnicholson@benedictcenter.org
Volunteer Position: PSA Copy Writer
Contact Name: Cindy Nicholson
Phone: 414-347-1774 ext 205
Email: cnicholson@benedictcenter.org
Volunteer Position: Artist
Description: Help women design special notecards
Contact Name: Cindy Nicholson
Phone: 414-347-1774 ext 205
Email: cnicholson@benedictcenter.org
Volunteer Position: Special Event Planner
Description: Help plan and organize all of the many aspects that come with planning events.
Contact Name: Cindy Nicholson
Phone: 414-347-1774 ext 205
Email: cnicholson@benedictcenter.org
Guest House of Milwaukee, Inc.
Volunteer Position: Reap what you sow
Description: We provide sixteen weeks of facilitated sessions for the men in
programming. These groups run the gamut from budgeting to Tai Chi from
Anger Management to art expression. Volunteers are welcome to share
expertise with our guests.
Volunteer Position: Junk Drawer
Description: Like any house we have any number of eclectic needs. Paint the walls,
fix the computer, wire the doorbell, pick up litter, repair the porch,
pave the driveway, and many, many, many others.
Volunteer Position: Pomp and Circumstance Players
Description: After each phase of programming (there are six of them) we celebrate
success with a graduation ceremony. We serve a meal, we provide a
certificate, we give each graduate a gift package and we cheer and
carry on in a family fashion. Volunteers cook the food, serve the food,
provide the gift packs and cheer with us.
Volunteer Position: Dispensary Duties
Description: Giving away stuff is fun and we give away tons of stuff. Every night
volunteers pass out tooth brushes, razors, socks, underwear, clothing,
coats, hats, scarves, gloves, tee shirts (underwear and decorator).
And, like any good �guest house� we provide the linen and towels, soap,
shampoo, shaving cream, tooth paste, deodorant and any other personal
care items that men need. Volunteer groups also collect these items so
that we don�t need to purchase them.
Volunteer Position: Shelter Chefs
Description: As any of us, our guests enjoy getting out of the house for a meal.
However, when their regular meal sites close for cleaning or inventory
or holidays; we serve meals. These in house meals are all prepared and
served by guest chef volunteers.
Volunteer Position: Brown Bag Benevolence
Description: Every person housed in our building gets at least one bag lunch a day.
If a man is working (60% do) he gets one for his workplace meal as
well. And, any hungry individual who asks also gets a sandwich. We
serve about 40,000 sandwiches a year. Volunteer groups from schools,
churches, organizations and employees from countywide workplaces
provide these brown bag meals.
Contact Name: Mari Maldonado
Phone: 414-345-3240 ext. 168
Email: mari@guesthouseofmilwaukee.org
Hope House of Milwaukee
Volunteer Position: Tutor
Description: Monday-Thursday, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Assist youth living in the shelter with
homework and provide academic (and moral!) support to students in
grades 1-12. Volunteers should be patient, respectful, and enthusiastic
about learning. Most importantly, they should enjoy working with youth.
Volunteer Position: Youth Workshops
Description: Monday-Thursday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Create and implement a hands-on,
educational activity or program for youth ages 6 to 13. This can be
flexible, ranging from a series of workshops over the course of several
days or weeks, to a one-time only program. Examples of workshops
include arts and crafts projects, cooking or baking, pet therapy, yoga,
chemistry experiments, etc.
Or simply assist with evening workshops
by working one-on-one with children to help them with workshop
projects. Volunteers should enjoy working with youth and be
knowledgeable in the subject matter they present, as well as patient
and respectful.
Volunteer Position: Family Shelter
Description: Monday-Friday, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Spend time with families in our transitional living shelter. Play games
and read stories to children under 6 years, and interact with adults by
talking, playing cards, etc. Volunteers should be compassionate,
non-judgmental, and have the ability to make conversation and interact
with people from all walks of life.
Volunteer Position: Childcare
Description: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Provide childcare to children ages 3-12 while parents are taking GED
classes at Hope House. Hope House is fully stocked with games, toys,
books, and art supplies
Volunteer Position: Development/Marketing
Description: Monday-Friday, anytime during business hours
Take a project (usually related to office work) or assist Resource
Development Coordinator with various tasks such as research, data
entry, filing, etc. Volunteers should possess basic computer skills, be
able to work independently, and be self-motivated.
Volunteer Position: Food Pantry
Description: Tuesday 10:00-12:00, Thursday 1:00-3:00, Saturday 10:00-12:00 Greet
clients to the food pantry, assist with paperwork, stock shelves, fill
emergency food bags, �shop� with pantry clients, and help people choose
nutritious food for themselves and their families. Volunteers should be
responsible, respectful, able to work with all kinds of people, and
able to work independently. Volunteers must be 13 or older, unless
accompanied by an adult.
Volunteer Position: Adult Education
Description: Monday-Thursday, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Develop and implement an educational
program for low-income and homeless adults. Programs can address life
skills, job skills, or personal well-being. Examples include healthy
eating, computer training, money management, yoga, etc. Be creative!
Programs can take place on a one-time basis, or continue in a series
over multiple days or weeks.
Volunteer Position: Group Opportunities!
Description: Family Fun Night:
Friday
or Saturday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Plan and facilitate an evening of fun
activities. Ideas include: art projects, science projects, movies,
games, holiday decorating, etc. This works best for groups and
families. Volunteers should provide necessary supplies. We look for
respectful, patient, creative, and fun-loving volunteers.
Sunday Night Supper:
Sunday, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Put together a meal (potlucks work well), bring it to Hope House, share
the meal with our guests, and then clean up. This is a wonderful
opportunity to share a meal with guests and make conversation. We ask
that our volunteers be non-judgmental, respectful, patient, and enjoy
working (and cooking for) people!
Neighborhood Clean-ups:
One Saturday on October or April,
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Join in the fun! Each year, between 50-100 people from the neighborhood
and wider community come out to make the neighborhood a safe and
healthy environment for the children that live there. Contests,
drawings, refreshments, and prizes make the morning festive.
Food Pantry:
Tuesday 10-12, Thursday 1-3, Saturday 10-12
Your group can help in our food pantry by greeting pantry clients,
assisting with paperwork, filling emergency food bags, stocking shelves
and cleaning. This is generally a popular choice for groups.
Holiday Event:
Your group can help organize an event
centered around a holiday of significance like Black History month,
Memorial Day, Independence Day, Halloween, or even a local holiday like
the Hope House Community Street Fair. Groups can also volunteer to help
decorate the building during different holidays.
Sponsor a Day for Youth:
July-August, Monday-Friday,
9:00-3:00
Sponsor a fun-filled day for youth living in our homeless shelter. Your
group would be responsible for the entire activity while also providing
supervision for the activity. Some examples of activities are taking
kids to a Brewers game, the children�s museum, or an IMAX movie.
Adult and Youth Workshops:
Monday-Thursday, 5:30-7:30
p.m.
Create and implement an educational activity or program for adults or
children living in the shelter. Workshops can be one time only, or a
series. Examples of workshops for adults include budgeting, job skills,
nutrition, exercise, etc. Workshops for kids may include arts and
crafts, cooking, baking, yoga, etc. Be creative!
Contact Name: Patrick Schrank
Phone: 414-389-3812
Email: patricks@hope-house.com
Journey House
Volunteer Position: Mentor, Girls In The House Program
Description: Work 1-on-1 with an urban teen girl for at least 1 hour/week at our Youth Center.
Contact Name: Charles
Phone: (414) 384-8788, ext. 2226
Email: charlesb@journeyhouse.org
Volunteer Position: Presenter, Girls In The House Program
Description: Lead a discussion or present a workshop to a small group of urban teen girls in our Youth Center.
Contact Name: Charles
Phone: (414) 384-8788, ext. 2226
Email: charlesb@journeyhouse.org
Volunteer Position: Tutor, Adult Education
Description: Provide 1-on-1 or group help to students in ESL, GED, or Basic Skills classes focused on reading, writing and math.
Contact Name: Glorianne Mather, director of education
Phone: (414) 389-5080
Email: gmather@journeyhouse.org
MATA Community Media
Volunteer Position: Produce your own television program!
Description: Learn to produce your own television programs on the topics of your choice. Call about class schedules
Contact Name: Patricia Dee
Phone: 414-342-4000
Email: pattyd@matamedia.org
Milwaukee Environmental Consortium
Volunteer Position: Various environmental positions
Description: With 11 different organizations, we have plenty of volunteer
opportunities to offer. Our organziations include Milwaukee Urban
Gardens, The Park People, Alliance for the Great Lakes and others. We
can always use a helping hand.
Contact Name: Nicolo Oncrato
Phone: (414) 277-7927
Email: mec@milwaukeeenvironmentalconsortium.org
Milwaukee LGBT Community Center
Volunteer Position: Front Desk Volunteers (6pm-10pm shifts, M-Sat)
Contact Name: Kathy Herbst, Director of Programs
Phone: 414-271-2656
Email: kherbst@mkelgbt.org
Volunteer Position: Committee work
Description: Fundraising, communications, operations, etc.
Peace Education Project of Peace Action Wisconsin
Volunteer Position: Staff tables at various events
Description: Includes setting up and tearing down
Contact Name: Eva Robar-Orlich
Phone: 414-964-5158
Email: pamilw@execpc.com
Volunteer Position: Office work
Volunteer Position: Serving on various Peace related Committees
Volunteer Position: Mailings
Rethinking Schools
Volunteer Position: General Office Work
Description: Help with general office work including updating our media database,
data entry, small mailings, organizing files, and getting
materials/shipments together for education conferences. 4-8 hours/week
between 9:30 am - 5 pm, M-F.
Contact Name: Michael Trokan
Phone: 414-964-9646
Email: rsmike@execpc.com
Transitional Living Services, Inc.
Volunteer Position: Volunteer for TLS Annual Golf Outing
Description: Help with registration, hole contests, raffle tickets sales and auction on Monday, July 30, 2007. The event starts at 11 a.m.
Visit http://www.tlservices.org/ or call for more information.
Phone: 476-9631
Urban Ecology Center
Volunteer Position: Naturalist Walks
Description: 11 a.m. - noon
For UEC volunteers only
Free
Explore the urban wilderness and get to know other volunteers and UEC
educators. Build naturalist skills as educators share their experiences
and skills on these fun and informal walks.
Volunteer Position: Urban Adventure Volunteer
Description: Assist staff with guiding canoe and kayak trips, rock climbing and
rappelling adventures including handing of equipment.
Assist in leading adult or student groups.
Experience in adventure activities is required and a training program
for each activity is available. Contact the center for dates of next
trainings. Volunteers needed during the summer months, evenings or
daytime hours.
Volunteer Position: Citizen Science Researcher
Description: Assist with ongoing research projects in Riverside Park including bird banding, snake surveys and monarch tagging.
Training is provided and a weekly commitment during the project is required. Volunteers are needed on a seasonal basis.
Volunteer Position: General Office
Description: Mailings: Prepare our bimonthly newsletter and other mailings we send
to our membership. Receptionists: Needed whenever we are open to the
public; morning, afternoon and evening shifts three to four hours in
length. Weekly commitment required and training is provided.
Volunteer Position: Special Events
Description: Help make our community-wide celebrations successful! Lead a children�s
activity, serve food, greet visitors, belay rock climbers, or paint
faces as we raise awareness about the Urban Ecology Center and the
environment and celebrate being outdoors! Come join the fun
every Saturday from 9 - 10:30 a.m. Events include Winterfest --
February 10th, Earth Day -- April 21st, Teen Adventure Challenge --
June 2nd, and our Fall Festival held in October.
Volunteer Position: Building and Grounds
Description: Join our Park Ranger team and volunteer to walk through and clean up
Riverside Park. Lend a hand shoveling snow, cutting the grass, cleaning
the building or being a handyman. We can use your elbow grease!
Training provided by our facility coordinator. We can work around your
schedule!
Volunteer Position: Land Stewardship
Description: Join our very active Burdock Brigade as we rid our park of invasive
weeds and plant native species as part of our 100-year biotic plan.
Usually we weed on Tuesday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m. and the 1st and
3rd Saturday of every month from 9 to 10:30 a.m. This is an ongoing
project, so when you�re available will be best.
Contact Name: Susan Winans
Phone: 414-964-8505 ext.110
Email: swinans@urbanecologycenter.org
Vital Voices for Mental Health
Volunteer Position: Board or Committee Member
Description: Support Vital Voices' work to improve mental health services by serving
on our Board of Directors or one of its committees. Board members set
policy, assist with fundraising projects, monitor the budget and
represent the agency to the community. Familiarity with mental health
issues is a plus but not required.
Contact Name: Jant Malmon
Phone: 414.771.4368
Email: vitalvoices@sbcglobal.net
Volunteer Position: Bowlathon Assistant
Description: Help with registration, silent auction, set-up or serving food at our
Third Annual Bowlathon on Saturday, November 3 at AMF West Allis Lanes
Contact Name: Chris Wilkie
Phone: 414.771.4368
Email: cmwilkie@sbcglobal.net
Welfare Warriors
Volunteer Position: General Office Worker
Description: To work one day a week for 4 hours between 3:30 PM - 11:30 PM doing
general office work including data entry on a computer, entering data
by hand in ledgers, and correspondance.
Wellspring, Inc.
Volunteer Position: Garden Helper 1
Description: adopt a flower garden and maintain it once a month from May through
Oct. This is a good job for a family or youth group. All of our
volunteer opportunities are in the spacious outdoors at Wellspring,
which is nestled in 36 acres of woods, meadows, prairies, ponds, river
trails, gardens, labyrinth surrounded by the sounds of birds, wildlife
and wind in the trees.
Contact Name: Mary Ann Ihm
Phone: (262) 675-6755
Email: wellspring@hnet.net
Volunteer Position: Garden Helper 2
Description: Work beside experienced gardeners and learn a few tips about organic
food growing - daytime opportunity, Mon. - Fri. 9:00am - 5:00pm
Volunteer Position: Tour Guide
Description: Help navigate groups of children through the nature trails at
Wellspring, pointing out the wonders that surround them in meadow,
river, woods and ponds.
Volunteer Position: Trail Blazer
Description: Help trim the branches and wild growth along our nature trails.
Wisconsin Humane Society
Volunteer Position: Dog Walking, Cat Socialization, Foster Care, Customer Service Positions, and Wildlife Animal Care
Description: Though dog walking is probably our most popular opportunity with
volunteers, talking with rabbits, dog training and providing short-term
foster care for animals while they await their new home, aren't far
down the list.
Contact Name: Rachel Eggert
Phone: (414) 431-6103
Email: reggert@wihumane.org
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