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This summer, turn your compassion into action when you volunteer with the American Red Cross. The need remains critical and constant during the summer months.

Every day, the American Red Cross sees the heartbreak of people trying to cope with more intense storms, heavier rainfall, higher temperatures, stronger hurricanes, and more devastating wildfires. As more people rely on the Red Cross for help, the need for compassionate volunteers has never been greater.

Virtual opportunity to coordinate local response teams that provide basic comfort and care to families after home fires and other disasters.

Responsibilities

Time Commitment

Qualifications

Questions? Contact Alaina at alaina.riedel@redcross.org.

This summer, turn your compassion into action when you volunteer with the American Red Cross. The need remains critical and constant during the summer months. Join the Red Cross Disaster Health Services team in your community today!

This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services department. Disaster Health Service volunteers work in person before, during and/or after a disaster event (hurricane/wildfire/tornado/flood). Volunteers in this role provide assistance and healthcare to shelter residents as needed.

Responsibilities 

Time Commitment

Locally – Monthly shift calendar available to support local disaster responses. All volunteers are encouraged to sign up for a minimum of one shift per month.

Nationally – Minimum 2 week commitment working 10- or 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

Questions? Contact Alaina at alaina.riedel@redcross.org.

This summer, turn your compassion into action when you volunteer with the American Red Cross. The need remains critical and constant during the summer months.

Every day, the American Red Cross sees the heartbreak of people trying to cope with more intense storms, heavier rainfall, higher temperatures, stronger hurricanes, and more devastating wildfires. As more people rely on the Red Cross for help, the need for compassionate volunteers has never been greater.

Support individuals and families right at home. While big hurricanes and wildfires get the most news coverage, smaller disasters are no less devastating to the families affected. Most of the 60,000 emergencies that the Red Cross responds to each year are smaller disasters like home fires. In this role, you can help comfort and support people in your community by meeting their immediate needs, such as food, shelter, clothing, or supplies, and connecting them to long-term recovery services. We supply all the training you need.

Hear firsthand why others have volunteered in this role: https://youtu.be/-yamNDUbsn0. Answer the call and apply now.

Questions? Contact Alaina at alaina.riedel@redcross.org.

This summer, turn your compassion into action when you volunteer with the American Red Cross. The need remains critical and constant during the summer months. You can help comfort and support people who are forced from their homes due to fires, storms, and other emergencies, so they don’t have to face tough times alone. Inspire hope in your local community and beyond. Volunteer with us!

Join our team of disaster mental health volunteers and make a meaningful impact in times of crisis. Your empathy and support can provide vital relief to those affected by disasters, large and small. If you're passionate about helping others navigate challenging situations and you are a licensed mental health professional, we welcome you to be a crucial part of our community resilience efforts.

Red Cross Disaster Mental Health volunteer teams are active throughout the United States, meeting the emotional and psychosocial needs of disaster survivors and fellow Red Cross disaster workers. These teams respond to disasters of all sizes, from single family fires to large-scale events. 

What does the Red Cross do & what do we need?
The Red Cross provides shelter, feeding, emergency supplies, health and mental support to hundreds of thousands of people affected by disasters of all sizes. We are actively recruiting new Disaster Mental health team members to provide support within your local community. 

What does a Disaster Mental Health team do?
1. Respond to the immediate emotional distress and psychosocial needs of disaster survivors and Red Cross disaster responders
2. Supplement local mental health resources during times of disasters
3. Support the community in building resilience

Eligibility:
1. Currently licensed mental health professionals:
- At minimum, holds a Master's Degree in one of the mental health positions listed below; and
- Holds a current, unencumbered license from, or is registered with, any US state or territory as a social worker, psychologist, professional counselor, marriage or family therapist, or psychiatrist (any level license/registration, including non-clinical licenses such as Licensed Masters Social Worker or LMSW)
2. Current school psychologists and school counselors:
- At minimum, holds a Master's Degree in school psychology or school counseling; and
- Holds a current, unexpired license or certification as a school psychologist or school counselor issued by a state board of education
3. Current psychiatric nurses:
- Have a state license as a registered nurse; and
- Have a minimum of 2 years' experience working in a psychiatric setting, verified by a letter from a current or previous employer

Time Commitment: 

Locally – Monthly shift calendar available to support local disaster responses. All volunteers are encouraged to sign up for a minimum of one shift per month.

Nationally – Minimum 2 week commitment working 10- or 12-hour shifts.

Questions? Contact Alaina at alaina.riedel@redcross.org.

Volunteers at the ReStore get a behind-the-scenes look at the daily operations of La Crosse’s only discount home improvement store. In a typical day, volunteers help track incoming donations, support customers, and keep things running smoothly. Special projects for groups might include constructing shelving for a new section of the store or landscaping in the ReStore’s native plant gardens but must be scheduled in advance. For access to the full volunteer calendar including other opportunities like ReClaim, start by completing an application at www.habitatlacrosse.org/how-to-help/volunteer

The Salvation Army of La Crosse County is looking for a tech savvy Computer Science or Marketing individual to assist with Social Media postings. Helping to create automated social media messaging sequences. Periodically meet with Salvation Army Development staff to discuss ongoing messaging campaigns.

If interested, please contact Rick at 608-782-96126 ext. 226 or email: rick.rux@usc.salvationarmy.org

Thank you.

Assist in transporting residents to and from Catholic mass on Sundays.  Volunteer would stay in the mass during the service as well, to assist with taking residents back or chaplain needs.  Would prefer a semester or year long volunteer experience.

Come help food prep and assist members in making food from various countries.

Lead a group/program/game independently or as a small group. Can be done as a group or individually.  Need to be comfortable with facilitating a small or large group. Times may vary. Please fill out a volunteer application on our website. Volunteer Services and Internships (lacrossecounty.org)

Share a hobby, play a game, lead a discussion, bring in items to share, lead a book club, teach a topic/hobby, lead a leisure education group.

Assist with polishing our residents nails & visiting every other Wednesdays from 1:30pm-3:00pm.  This is a great way to start volunteering on a 1:1 basis or in a group setting. Please fill out a volunteer application on our website. Volunteer Services and Internships (lacrossecounty.org) 

Come watch the UWL football game with participants. Admission is free. Bring money for any concessions you want to purchase

Come walk through the La Crosse Rotary Lights with our members. 

Walk through the Mall of America with our members. Take them shopping, or to other activities within the mall. Bring money for food for lunch at the mall food court. 

We are currently seeking passionate, community-minded individuals to volunteer with our Trempealeau County Outreach Program. Volunteers play a vital role in helping us connect with the community, raise awareness, and build strong partnerships that expand our reach and impact.

Some of the ways volunteers can support our work include:

·         Assisting with informational tabling events

·         Helping us network with local businesses

·         Facilitating or attending community meetings to foster partnerships and promote our mission

Whether someone has a few hours a month or is looking for a more active role, we welcome all levels of involvement. Volunteers will receive training and ongoing support for our outreach team to ensure they feel prepared and confident in their roles.

Helping pregnant Moms and new mothers get support for their newborns and families.

Help Us Keep Things Sparkling! Do you love the satisfaction of a freshly cleaned space? We’re looking for volunteers who enjoy cleaning and would be interested in helping us maintain our office and warehouse on a weekly basis.

Flexible Schedule: Anytime Monday to Friday between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM — pick a time that works best for you!

Your help with sweeping, dusting, organizing, and light cleaning keeps our space safe, welcoming, and ready for the work we do every day to fight hunger in our community.

Interested? Fill out the volunteer registration form here: bit.ly/3yOiC0a

Be a behind the scenes hero!!

Volunteers assist with loading/unloading vehicles, sorting, cleaning, checking in of items, and other warehouse projects. Currently we're looking for volunteers to assist in the mornings of Mondays, and/or Thursdays from 9am until 12pm as well as volunteers for on-call Monday to Friday from 9am until 12pm. On-Call volunteers would be periodically for when our regular volunteers during that shift will be gone. 

Volunteers are required to wear closed toed shoes while volunteering. 

 Fill out the volunteer registration form here: bit.ly/3yOiC0a

Help fill in when other drivers are unavailable. This is a great way to help without committing to a schedule. We have a refrigerated truck (no CDL needed) and a transit van. Routes include regular pick ups from donors and deliveries to our partner agencies. Orientation and training will be provided.

 Monday to Friday, 7:30am until 10:30am

 Fill out the volunteer registration form here: bit.ly/3yOiC0a

Our drivers are essential to the day-to-day operations of The Hunger Task Force. Every day, we have drivers go to different businesses to pick up food from generous donors and bring it back to the warehouse.

We are currently looking for a volunteers to assist with pick ups and drop offs using our van. Must have a clean driving record.

This volunteer shift is any days, Tuesday until Thursday from 11:30am to 1pm

 Fill out the volunteer registration form here: bit.ly/3yOiC0a

We're looking for volunteers to assist with the distribution on Senior Stockboxes. This program provides non-perishable food items and fresh produce to over 400seniors in our community.

Volunteers will start out riding along on the routes then if there's interest in driving the route that can be discussed with our Stockbox Coordinator.

We are looking for volunteers for the following days and times:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays from about 9am until 1pm

*Driver Volunteers must have clean driving record.

Fill out the volunteer registration form here: bit.ly/3yOiC0a

Family Fun Night offers an evening filled with fun for your entire family! This monthly program includes a shared meal, games, crafts, and other activities.  Volunteers are needed for set-up, assisting with various activity stations, and help with clean-up.  

Fall Series dates: September 9th, October 14th, and November 11th from 5:30 pm to 7 pm

Bluff Country Family Resources, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) dedicated to providing high-quality services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Houston County, MN, and surrounding communities. We began as Houston County Women's Resources in 1984. Information about our specific program services is located on the program’s website at bluffcountry.org.

Our mission at BCFR is to provide community education and non-judgmental, confidential crisis intervention, advocacy, support, and resources to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and those experiencing housing insecurity due to violence.

Board Member Responsibilities

Serve a minimum of one (2) two-year term on the Board. After the initial two-year term, members have the option to re-commit to their directorship on a year-by-year basis for up to a total of 6 years. 

Attend all board meetings. 

Dedicate 1-2 hours of volunteer time per month to BCFR as a director, 3-6 hours per month for executive committee members. 

Review executive director performance and compensation on an annual basis. 

The Board of Directors has two subcommittees. Each board member is expected to participate in at least one (1) of these subcommittees. Subcommittees should meet at least once between board meetings and be prepared to present updates.

Stay informed about board matters, come prepared for meetings, review and comment on minutes and reports, review and approve policies, and discuss and vote on issues that affect the organization. 

Advocate for the organization by adhering to bylaws, policies, and procedures, and understanding our mission, ongoing activities, services, finances, and operating environment. 

Actively engage in creating and carrying out the strategic plan and organizational goals.

Reading is the foundation of all learning.  You can help third-graders in Tomah's Miller Elementary School master this key life skill, as a Read to Success tutor with The Great Rivers United Way!

Studies show if a child is not up to grade level reading by the end of third grade, they almost never catch up. 

Read to Success runs throughout the majority of a school year, generally October - Mid May. Over the course of the 2025 - 2026 school year, you will work with one or two students, spending 30-45 minutes with them each week during the school day. 

Volunteers read to their student using a book we've selected that relates to a specific subject and have them read to you as well as participate in fun reading-based activities! To help you and your student feel comfortable and connected,  Great Rivers United Way provides a tutoring bin with literacy related conversation starter materials to help you focus your time together on reading skills.  Materials include question cards such as "what do you think will happen next?"  "Why do you think the character made that choice?"  

In addition to helping your student improve their reading skills, your positive influence can have benefits that will last a lifetime.  The kids need the extra help and their teachers appreciate the extra support you can provide!

Schools require all volunteers have an approved background check on file to work with students.  The Great Rivers United Way Community Engagement Coordinator, Connor will contact you to explain more about the program and initiate the required background check.  

So sign up today and help a child learn to love reading in your community!

Reading is the foundation of all learning.  You can help third-graders in West Salem Elementary master this key skill, as a Read to Success tutor with The Great Rivers United Way!

Studies show if a child is not up to grade level reading by the end of third grade, they almost never catch up. 

Read to Success runs throughout the majority of a school year, generally October - Mid May. Over the course of the 2025 - 2026 school year, you will work with two students, spending 30 minutes with them each week during the school day. 

You'll read to your student using a book we've selected that relates to a specific subject and have them read to you as well as participate in fun reading-based activities! To help you and your student feel comfortable and connected,  Great Rivers United Way provides a tutoring bin with literacy related conversation starter materials to help you focus your time together on reading skills.  Materials include question cards such as "what do you think will happen next?"  "Why do you think the character made that choice?"  

In addition to helping your student improve their reading skills, your positive influence can have benefits that will last a lifetime.  The kids need the extra help and their teachers appreciate the extra support you can provide!

Schools require all volunteers have an approved background check on file to work with students.  The Great Rivers United Way Community Engagement Coordinator will contact you to explain more about the program and initiate the required background check.  

So sign up today and help a child learn to love reading in your community!

Reading is the foundation of all learning.  You can help third-graders in  Sparta Herrman elementary school master this key skill, as a Read to Success tutor with The Great Rivers United Way!

Studies show if a child is not up to grade level reading by the end of third grade, they almost never catch up. 

Read to Success runs throughout the majority of a school year, generally October - Mid May. Over the course of the 2025 - 2026 school year, you will work with two or three students, spending 30-60 minutes with them each week during the school day.  

You'll read to your student using a book we've selected that relates to a specific subject and have them read to you as well as participate in fun reading-based activities! To help you and your student feel comfortable and connected,  Great Rivers United Way provides a tutoring bin with literacy related conversation starter materials to help you focus your time together on reading skills.  Materials include question cards such as "what do you think will happen next?"  "Why do you think the character made that choice?"  

In addition to helping your student improve their reading skills, your positive influence can have benefits that will last a lifetime.  The kids need the extra help and their teachers appreciate the extra support you can provide!

Schools require all volunteers have an approved background check on file to work with students.  The Great Rivers United Way Community Engagement Coordinator will contact you to explain more about the program and initiate the required background check.  

So sign up today and help a child learn to love reading in your community!

Reading is the foundation of all learning.  You can help third-graders at Prairie du Chien's Bluff View Intermediary master this key skill, as a Read to Success tutor with The Great Rivers United Way!

Studies show if a child is not up to grade level reading by the end of third grade, they almost never catch up. 

Read to Success runs throughout the majority of a school year, generally October - May. Over the course of the 2025 - 2026 school year, you will work with two or three students, spending an hour minutes with them each week during the school day.  

You'll read to your student using a book we've selected that relates to a specific subject and have them read to you as well as participate in fun reading-based activities! To help you and your student feel comfortable and connected,  Great Rivers United Way provides a tutoring bin with literacy related conversation starter materials to help you focus your time together on reading skills.  Materials include question cards such as "what do you think will happen next?"  "Why do you think the character made that choice?"  

In addition to helping your student improve their reading skills, your positive influence can have benefits that will last a lifetime.  The kids need the extra help and their teachers appreciate the extra support you can provide!

Schools require all volunteers have an approved background check on file to work with students.  The Great Rivers United Way Community Engagement Coordinator Connor will contact you to explain more about the program and initiate the required background check.  

So sign up today and help a child learn to love reading in your community!

Reading is the foundation of all learning.  You can help third-graders in  Onalaska Pertzsch elementary school master this key skill, as a Read to Success tutor with The Great Rivers United Way!

Studies show if a child is not up to grade level reading by the end of third grade, they almost never catch up. 

Read to Success runs throughout the majority of a school year, generally October - Mid May. During the 2025-2026 school year, you will work with two or three students, spending 30-60 minutes with them each week during the school day.  

To help you and your student feel comfortable and connected,  Great Rivers United Way provides a tutoring bin with high quality books and literacy related conversation starter materials to help you focus your time together on reading skills.  Materials include question cards such as "what do you think will happen next?"  "Why do you think the character made that choice?"  

In addition to helping your student improve their reading skills, your positive influence can have benefits that will last a lifetime. Will you help? Click the Respond button to get things started!

The Great Rivers United Way Community Engagement Coordinator, Connor will contact you to explain more about the program and initiate the required background check.  

So sign up today and help a child learn to love reading in your community!

Reading is the foundation of all learning. You can help third-graders in the School District of La Crosse master this key skill by sharing your love of reading as a Read to Success tutor with Great Rivers United Way! 

Studies show if a child is not up to grade level reading by the end of third grade, they almost never catch up.

Read to Success runs throughout the majority of a school year, generally October - Mid May. During the 2025-2026 school year, you will work with two or three students, spending 30-60 minutes with them each week during the school day.

To help you and your student feel comfortable and connected,  Great Rivers United Way provides a tutoring bin with high quality books and literacy related conversation starter materials to help you focus your time together on reading skills.  Materials include question cards such as "what do you think will happen next?"  "Why do you think the character made that choice?"  

In addition to helping your student improve their reading skills, your positive influence can have benefits that will last a lifetime. Will you help? Click the Respond button to get things started!

The Great Rivers United Way Community Engagement Coordinator, Connor will contact you to explain more about the program and initiate the required background check.  

So sign up today and help a child learn to love reading in your community!

Reading is the foundation of all learning.  You can help third-graders in Black River Falls' Red Creek Elementary School master this key skill, as a Read to Success tutor with The Great Rivers United Way!

Studies show if a child is not up to grade level reading by the end of third grade, they almost never catch up. 

Read to Success runs throughout the majority of a school year, generally October - May. Over the course of the 2025-2026 school year, you will work with two or three students, spending 30-45 minutes with them each week during the school day.  

You'll read to your student using a book we've selected that relates to a specific subject and have them read to you as well as participate in fun reading-based activities! To help you and your student feel comfortable and connected,  Great Rivers United Way provides a tutoring bin with literacy related conversation starter materials to help you focus your time together on reading skills.  Materials include question cards such as "what do you think will happen next?"  "Why do you think the character made that choice?"  

In addition to helping your student improve their reading skills, your positive influence can have benefits that will last a lifetime.  The kids need the extra help and their teachers appreciate the extra support you can provide!

Schools require all volunteers have an approved background check on file to work with students.  The Great Rivers United Way Community Engagement Coordinator will contact you to explain more about the program and initiate the required background check.  

So sign up today and help a child learn to love reading in your community!

Do you love to garden? Aptiv is seeking volunteers to assist in planting, weeding and harvesting for the area Community Garden at Aptiv. This garden is open to the community and was placed in partnership with the City of La Crosse to provide fresh produce to the surrounding community. Volunteers who may not have space to garden at their own home can come and help out and make great connections with others who love gardening. Active gardening happens from April through October.

The Runaway Homeless Youth Mediation and Emergency Services (RHYMES) Youth Shelter is seeking volunteers and interns to serve runaway and homeless youth ages 12-17. Volunteers may directly serve youth, or may contribute to shelter operations (yard work, technology assistance, maintenance, etc.). If you are interested in volunteering, please refer to our website: https://rhymeslacrosse.org/volunteer/ Thank you!

Additionally, we seeking full-time and part-time youth shelter staff. We are a licensed 24-hour youth shelter, with first, second, and third shifts. If you are interested in applying, please complete the application located on RHYMES website, https://rhymeslacrosse.org/. Please direct all questions to Maurella Cunningham, RHYMES Executive Director. mcunningham@rhymeslax.org or 608-406-2992. Thank you!

Volunteers perform a variety of tasks; sorting, stocking, repackaging, receiving deliveries, general maintenance, working one on one with clients, assembling food packages, assisting patrons during shopping, and more. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

There are a limited number of shorter volunteer hours opportunities available. If you need a different time frame for volunteering due to work or school, please plan a minimum of three weeks in advance. 

Needed items:

Our shelter meal program provides 3 meals a day to our residents in house, as well as a canteen window option for community members! Help us serve meals to our residents!

If you are interested in volunteering with our meal program, please sign up through our volunteer website!

Once you are an approved volunteer, you will be able to see available opportunities. Most opportunities fall on Fridays and Saturdays. Lunch is served from 11:30-12:30and dinner is served from 4:30-5:30!

Prepare her for a lifetime of leadership, and be the mentor she needs.

As a volunteer, you’ll introduce girls to new experiences that show them they’re capable of more than they ever imagined. They’ll each find their inner G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-Taker, Leader)™ after all!

You’ll be their cheerleader, guide, and mentor, helping them develop essential life skills and confidence that will last a lifetime. Imagine the excitement, the impact, the memories made—those are the moments you’ll share at Girl Scouts.

Embark on an extraordinary journey of leadership!  Visit us at: www.gsbadgerland.org 

Are you passionate about civic engagement and advocacy? Or maybe you're a scientist or engineer who revels in STEM? Do you love sharing tips and tricks about sales and marketing? Or how to build a campfire and practice eco-camping? 

Become a mentor with Badgerland and share your story, expertise and knowledge with Girl Scouts! 

We're building the Badgerland Community Connections and Partners Program, a pool of experts from the community to help Girl Scouts earn badge/patch work, master new skills and learn from the best.  

We are looking for enthusiastic community members, businesses and organizations to enrich experiences at troop meetings, council programs and more. 

As a Badgerland mentor, you will inspire Girl Scouts to explore more, discover interests and spark passions. Be a part of the experience that launches them into leaders that make the world a better place.  

Time commitment varies and is flexible to fit your schedule. You’ll chat with the Partnerships & Volunteer Manager, who’ll help you determine the best opportunities that fit you and Badgerland. We'll assist you in becoming a confidence Girl Scout mentor with prep, training and connections along the way. 

Be a subject matter expert and make a difference! Join the Badgerland Community Connections and Partner Programs. 

The Friends of Wildcat Mountain State Park are seeking individuals with marketing, tech, data and computer skills to assist us with park promotions and projects including the following:

Got spring fever?  Get out and help us protect the pretty wildflowers at Wildcat Mountain State Park by assisting with surveillance and removal of invasive species like this garlic mustard plant growing next to a beautiful bloodroot flower.  This effort will start as soon as the snow melts and continue into early June.  No experience is needed, just a willingness to learn, hike in some beautiful natural areas and pay close attention to the plants as spring emerges around you.  Times are flexible.  You will need to be prepared to hike off trail.

We are looking for a person to come in and share your talent on the piano or another instrument for our memory care unit. If you are looking to volunteer in the evening or weekend to share your talent please call us. 

The Circles of Support program seeks to:

Each circle consists of 3 to 5 persons.  Training and orientation is required. A volunteer commits to meeting with the circle for 6 months, while the frequency of meetings could change depending on the needs of the core member.

VOLUNTEER TODAY! 

To help serve our robust Latinx Community at our Sparta and future Norwalk food pantries we'd love to welcome Spanish Speaking volunteers! 

Don't speak Spanish but want to volunteer? No problem! We currently also utilize a great translation service to help serve our community! 

We hope to find energetic, friendly, folks from all walks of life to join us in serving the community! Duties include assisting clients in shopping the pantry, bagging groceries, stocking shelves and freezers as well as getting food to client's vehicles. 

The pantry is open Monday's and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. 

HorseSense is looking for volunteers to assist in our adaptive horseback riding lessons this spring, summer, and fall! No experience is required but volunteers must be able to walk and be on their feet for extended periods of time and be okay walking in sand.  Volunteers provide direct support to our riders, many if whom have a diagnosis of some kind and often require physical support.  Lessons are Monday-Thursday at 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, and 6pm each evening. We do ask volunteers to commit to the same day/time(s) for a full session to ensure consistency for our riders.  Occasional absences are to be expected.  The 2025 session dates are as follows:

Spring: March 10th-May 16th 

Summer: June 2nd - August 22nd

Fall: September 8th - November 17th

Our needs have been met for the spring but we continue to look for support for the summer and fall.  Individuals who can not volunteer weekly for a full session are encouraged to join our sub list!  Please reach out for additional information.

Rotary Lights is looking for experienced electricians who would like to get involved with a couple of small projects.

Rotary Lights is looking for experienced carpenters who would like to get involved with a couple of small projects.

Roary Lights is looking to add a few experienced high lift operators to assist us with putting lights in the treetops during set-up and taking lights out of treetops during takedown.

The STAR Association offers a variety of Specialized Exercise Programs that provide modifications and adaptations for participants with a variety of disorders and diseases.

STAR has a need for 1:1 mentors for participants who need extra assistance during programs. Volunteers will assist with set up and clean up of the program. No prior experience with adaptive physical activity is required. We will train you.

Individuals must reach out to the STAR Center at info@starcenterlacrosse.org or 608-797-6295 to begin volunteering.

Volunteers must SIGN UP on SIGNUP Genius (found on website) and must complete Orientation Training and Quiz before volunteering. You must complete the waivers for volunteers as well. 

Programs run at the STAR Center, Monday/ Wednesday and Tuesdays/Thursdays. View the specialized exercise schedule below!

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

This is an excellent experience for students or community members interested in Adaptive Physical Education, Therapeutic Recreation, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Special Education, and Sports Science. University students are not expected to volunteer during midterms and finals- we are able to work with your schedule. 

Looking to keep on the move while giving back to your community? theExchange La Crosse Area Furniture Bank Transportation Team may be just for you.

Transportation Team volunteers are a vital piece of theExchange service. Transportation team volunteers meet Tuesday and Thursday morning, to both deliver household furniture to those in need and pick up  items from community donors. This volunteer position provides the opportunity for hands on volunteer work, on the move, making a difference to those in need!

-Schedule shifts at your convenience

-Travel in the La Crosse, Onalska and La Crescent, MN area

-Shifts: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00am- aprox 10:30am

Our volunteers may perform some of the following services to enrich the lives of our patient:

The Aging & Disability Resource Center is looking for volunteers at our La Crosse meal sites to help package meals, serve meals and also deliver noon meals to elderly in our community. Routes needed are North La Crosse, French Island and southside of La Crosse. 

Delivery shifts range from 10:15am-12pm and routes average 10 miles. (usually take around 1 hour) By becoming a volunteer of our home delivered meal program you deliver more than just a hot meal. It is also a welfare check on our seniors. 

We have a variety of days and locations available in La Crosse. Flexible schedule and mileage reimbursement available. 

If you prefer not to deliver meals, we are also in need of volunteers to help package the meals for our homebound participants at the meal sites. 

Currently we are in need at Holmen meal sites.  Shift range from 10am until 12:30pm for onsite help and 11am-11:45am for delivering the meals.   

We are looking for volunteers to assist our Recreation Therapy Department with afternoon programs on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the month. Volunteers are not required to do every afternoon program that is scheduled but can choose which dates work best for them. These programs take place from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for both the Saturday and Sunday availabilities. Dates throughout the month do very and do not take place every Saturday and Sunday. A short orientation process is required before volunteering can begin. 

We are looking for some help covering office hours. This would entail answering phones, filing, sorting of mail etc.  If interested,ested please reach out to rick.rux@usc.salvationarmy.org 

Current volunteers are asked to submit their time on a daily basis.  Please list the following information in the description area:

Date

Start & End Times

Which Department You Volunteered In

What Activities You Assisted With

Join us for a fun party with our Special Recreation participants. You will assist in set up for the party, food service, interacting with and assisting Special Recreation participants, and take down.

It is so much fun, and you get a free meal!

Note: Dance Parties are listed below and will be 4.5 hours.

All volunteers are required to go through a Class A Volunteer Orientation prior to volunteering.  Please email Emma at ryane@cityoflacrosse.org for the orientation link.

Handcraft volunteers knit, sew, and crochet in groups or at home during their free time. Items created are donated to provide help to those in need within the community. Handcrafted goods include hats, mittens, quilts, wheelchair or walker bags, baby layettes, and much more. Handcraft group "Knotty Knitters" meets every Wednesday from 8am-11am at the RSVP Office in La Crosse. NOTE: Must be 55+ to volunteer with RSVP.

We are looking for volunteers 55 and better to join our amazing group of handymen and women! The Handyman program is designed to provide fix-it services and home repair for individuals in the community. Our volunteers donate their time and skills at no charge. Volunteers are reimbursed for their mileage and any items needed to buy for repairs. 

All that is required is for the individuals requesting the service be 55 or better, disabled or a veteran and to provide or pay for the materials that are needed for the repairs

NOTE: Must be 55+ to volunteer and use the RSVP servcies.  

The Coulee Region Retired Senior Volunteering Program (RSVP) is looking for individuals 55 and better to help drive older adults or adults with disabilities to their appointments, grocery shopping, etc. Drivers are reimbursed their mileage- can volunteer on a daily, weekly, or on call basis. We are in need of more volunteer drivers due to turning clients away each week. You choose the day/time you would like to volunteer.  Schedule is set a week in advance.

We are a door to door service and clients must be ambulatory. No wheelchairs.  

NOTE: Must be 55+ to volunteer with RSVP and also use our services.

Everybody Bikes UA is seeking volunteers who are willing to help refurbish donated bikes that are awarded to community-members after a brief training. We can work around your schedule.

We're also open to volunteers willing to assist with our bike maintenance and training programs that occur on Friday mornings at the Library. You don’t have to be mechanically inclined or familiar with bicycle repair to help!  

Committee that solicits donations, applies for grants, etc. Members of the fundraising committee will help raise money for the operation of the rescue.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Benefits:

Time Commitment:

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our community and contribute to the well-being of animals.

Volunteer needed to assist with receiving deliveries, offloading, weighing in product, sorting and storing donations, taking out recycling. This is a moderately physical position. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays are the days when more help is needed.

Volunteers perform a variety of tasks; sorting, stocking, repackaging bulk items, receiving deliveries, general maintenance, packing food packages, and more.

Email your resume to Bonnie@growlacrosse.org to apply.

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION:

Gain hands-on experience in promoting health to students and parents in the community by helping coordinate and assist school garden education sessions and recipe demonstrations at local elementary schools. We are looking for 3-4 interns for this upcoming semester. Together with the GROW board, other interns, and volunteers you will lead an essential role in providing community nutrition education, along with assisting our program directors in garden education sessions and recipe demonstration, interns will also enhance their experiences when coordinating volunteers, overseeing garden maintenance, building relationships, evaluating programs, documenting, and community organizing.

TIME COMMITMENT:

Approximately 6-8 hrs/wk totaling a minimum of 90 hours for the semester. Some interns have taken this as an independent study and received credit. Nutrition programming and meetings can be planned around intern’s schedule as long as 5 hours a week are during elementary school hours (8am-3pm). Other requirements can be done throughout each week as you have time.

REQUIREMENTS:

Nutrition/Sustainability Education Interns will be responsible for assisting the program directors with garden classes, helping facilitate garden maintenance tasks and organization of produce getting from garden to cafeteria or classroom, and assisting with volunteer coordination; in addition to weekly meetings with your supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

We are looking for someone who can work independently and as part of a team, is comfortable working with children, has experience coordinating and working with volunteers, and the ability to get from their house to each school - the furthest one is 3.5 miles from UWL campus. Nutrition and garden knowledge is preferred.

Come be a part of changing the world, one school garden at a time!

Email Bonnie@growlacrosse.org with your resume to express interest.

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION:

The marketing and communication intern should have experience with print, web and social media. Interns will be asked to help with the following tasks:

Website:

Social Media:

Photo Journalism:

Marketing:

Other :

Some interns have taken this as an independent study

REQUIREMENTS: 6-8 hours a week for the duration of the semester for a total of 90 hours. Three of the required hours must be between the hours of 8:30-11:00 or 12:30-3:00, Monday- Friday. Must work well with others. Has transportation (bike or car). Can accurately document intern hours.

QUALIFICATIONS: We are looking for someone who can work independently and as part of a team, is comfortable working with children, has experience coordinating and working with volunteers, and the ability to get from their house to each school - the furthest one is 3.5 miles from UWL campus.

Join our Special Recreation Participants for this fun event.  Come enjoy an evening of BINGO including prizes and snacks.

Volunteers will be help with set up and clean up and assist participants. 

All volunteers are required to go through a Class A Volunteer Orientation prior to volunteering. 

Join our Special Recreation Participants as they choose activities to do. There will be tables for games, puzzles, crafts, and more.

Volunteers will be help with set up and clean up and do activities.

All volunteers are required to go through a Class A Volunteer Orientation prior to volunteering.  Please email Aimee at schmidta@cityoflacrosse.org to set up an orientation.  

We are looking for volunteers that may be interested in visiting, playing a game, reading to a resident, etc.  The time commitment is very flexible.  Potential volunteers do need to have a background check and reference checks completed as well as comply with the volunteer guidelines presented by Hillview Health Care and La Crosse County.  If you are interested please go to our website to complete our online application form. Volunteer Services and Internships (lacrossecounty.org) 

We are also looking for someone to help research grants that would be beneficial to Hope Restores! This would include writing documents for grants as well.

If you are computer savvy and want to get more involved with the resources in our community this would be a great option for you! 

We are looking for help with putting on fundraiser events, from planning the event to volunteering at it! If you are a great planner and want to get involved with your community this is a great opportunity for you! 

Do you love spending time with kids? If you do this is the perfect gig for you!

We are looking for someone to help with kids during our support groups on Monday night from 6pm-8pm and Tuesday night from 6pm-8pm. You would be hanging out with the kids while the parents attend a support group. 

Parents and staff are in same building so right down the stairs if you need anything! 

Looking for volunteers to help input information from paper files into the computer! Volunteers can come in for a couple hours or a full day!

We are open from 9-4pm Monday- Thursday, anything is appreciated!

Please bring laptop if you have one.

Email your resume to Bonnie@growlacrosse.org to apply.

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION:

Gain hands-on experience in promoting health to students and parents in the community by helping coordinate and assist school garden education sessions and recipe demonstrations at local elementary schools. We are looking for 3-4 interns for this upcoming semester. Together with the GROW board, other interns, and volunteers you will lead an essential role in providing community nutrition education, along with assisting our program directors in garden education sessions and recipe demonstration, interns will also enhance their experiences when coordinating volunteers, overseeing garden maintenance, building relationships, evaluating programs, documenting, and community organizing.

TIME COMMITMENT:

Approximately 6-8 hrs/wk totaling a minimum of 90 hours for the semester. Some interns have taken this as an independent study and received credit. Nutrition programming and meetings can be planned around intern’s schedule as long as 5 hours a week are during elementary school hours (8am-3pm). Other requirements can be done throughout each week as you have time.

REQUIREMENTS:

Nutrition/Sustainability Education Interns will be responsible for assisting the program directors with garden classes, helping facilitate garden maintenance tasks and organization of produce getting from garden to cafeteria or classroom, and assisting with volunteer coordination; in addition to weekly meetings with your supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

We are looking for someone who can work independently and as part of a team, is comfortable working with children, has experience coordinating and working with volunteers, and the ability to get from their house to each school - the furthest one is 3.5 miles from UWL campus. Nutrition and garden knowledge is preferred.

Come be a part of changing the world, one school garden at a time!

Position Description: The primary role of this position is commitment to successful daily operation of The Nature Place (TNP). This position will engage with the public, program participants, facility reservations, and staff in the daily operation of TNP. This position will assist the public with their visit to The Nature Place, answering any potential visitor questions. This position will work with the Visitor Services Team to remove barriers to accessing our space and services and will ensure the TNP is organized, clean, maintained, and safe.

Responsibilities:

Trainings:

Qualifications:

looking for volunteers to share their love for music with our Veterans -- help lead sing-a-longs, perform for inpatients, help teach a Veteran who's interested in learning to play in instrument. We will meet you at whatever level you're at and able to share. Share your love (and skills) for music!

Families First of Monroe County

Housing Resource Volunteer

Program Description:

Families First of Monroe County is a nonprofit, charitable organization serving residents struggling with life and financial challenges in Monroe County, Wisconsin. Families First provides supportive services including a Safe and Stable Housing program. The program provides case management and limited financial support for household who may be at high risk of losing their stable housing and entering into a literally homeless situation.

Volunteer Position Description:

Families First is seeking a dedicated volunteer to support households in obtaining safe and stable housing. Under the direction of the Families First Director and Case Manager the Housing Resource volunteer will support households by:

Desired Skills and Requirements:

Position Scope:

Training provided:

Contact Ben Hein with any questions at 608-374-4141 or exec.familiesfirst@gmail.com

Looking for students with experience with dual language to help connect with Spanish Speaking students in lower elementary (2nd grade students). Times and days are flexible! 

Looking for volunteers interested in opening our bowling alley on Tomah VA campus 1-2 times/week for approximately 2 hours. Our bowling alley has 3 lanes, electronic scoring, ramps for adaptive bowling and other adaptive equipment. 

*all regular volunteer assignments require background check, TB test, and orientation.

Sundays 1pm - Protestant Services

Thursdays 2:45pm - Catholic Mass

*all regular volunteer assignments require background check, TB test and orientation

We are actively seeking volunteers of all ages who want to help horses with their general care. This could mean grooming, feeding, and TLC.

Explore La Crosse seeks passionate individuals to join our team as Epic Travel Ambassadors across the Travel Wisconsin Welcome Centers. If you're enthusiastic about the La Crosse Region and Wisconsin as a whole, we want your help in showcasing our area as an exceptional destination.

Shifts are available on a regular or as-needed basis.

For more details, visit https://explorelacrosse.com/volunteercvb/

Contact Carey Hegge, Director of Tourism Services, at 608-782-2366.

Seeking childcare provider(s) on Wednesday mornings (Sept - May) from around 8:45-10:45 a.m. for our "SideKix" program for children ages 1-4. Pay is $30/morning ($15/hr). Please email us at sbslaxchildcare@gmail.com to inquire. Thank you!

Volunteers at The Center perform a number of duties/tasks which may include answering phones, greeting visitors, assisting with events, facilitating groups and activities, researching information, etc.

You should be comfortable working and interacting with the LGBTQ community and allies.

We are urgently looking for volunteers for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 2-5 pm. 

We have other shifts available as well.  You can commit to as many hours as you wish, preferably committing to a consistent schedule that fits with your availability.

Our hours are driven by our volunteers' availability, so it is imperative that our volunteers are prompt, reliable and dedicated to the Center and our mission!

Interested applicants must fill out an application and meet with the Executive Director. 

This one-on-one mentoring opportunity is intended to make a substantial, positive impact on a child's life for the better, forever. **Please note: The children that we serve are typically at-risk and come from low-income and single-parent households. We ask for a minimum 12-month commitment and that you connect with your Little two to four times monthly. We have found that mentoring relationships are more beneficial to the child when their mentor is consistent, caring, and stands by their Little for over a year. 

Ever wonder about becoming a Big or Big Couple? It's easier than you think to change a life: connect a couple of times a month to share life experiences and have FUN! Go swimming, take a hike, throw a football, ride bikes, go to a movie or baseball game, or challenge your Little in your favorite video game. The possibilities are endless, and once you begin, our professional program staff is always here to support you with consistent communication, coaching, and resources, and hosting fun, free activities for you and your Little can just show up and enjoy! It Takes Little to Be Big!

Opportunities are available throughout our service area in Southeast Minnesota and Southwest Wisconsin. If you're interested or just have a few questions before you commit, let us know. We're here to help and we're here to change lives for the better, forever! 

CASA for Kids is solely focused on advocating for a child's best interest throughout the duration of their CHIPS (Child in Need of Protection & Services) case. Majority of the time, the child has already been placed out of home. Our advocates are trained and vetted before being sworn in as an Officer of the Court. Once their case assignment begins, they maintain a positive and consistent presence in the child's life. Their visits and observations are recorded and presented to the judge in an accurate and objective court report. All the while, gauging the child's best interest, needs, wants, additional resources/supports, providing insight and recommendations. 

The Marketing & Graphic Design intern is responsible for the research and production of creative and engaging visual content used in digital and print marketing. Products include logos, posters, newspaper ads, and other graphics.

The ideal intern is self-motivated, takes direction, and requires minimal supervision, can generate interesting, creative and original content, is willing to conduct research, is detail-oriented, has good grammar, and is willing to grow and learn.

This is a volunteer position, that may be redeemed for academic credit.
To apply for this internships, please email resume and cover letter to contact@thepumphouse.org.

Job Description
(Reports to Senior Arts Administrator)

The Administration intern is responsible for ensuring Pump House patrons have positive, enriching and engaging experiences at the Pump House. This person also provides support to the administrative staff and to the Executive Director. This person will learn a broad range of skills, and will get in-depth practice in business communications.

This person should be outgoing and personable, as they will be building relationships with our patrons and their Pump House team members, as well as with our friends and sponsors in the community. Our patrons will learn to see this person as a “go-to” contact for any and all questions regarding the Pump House. This person should be creative, driven, articulate and enthusiastic, and also possess advanced organizational and problem-solving skills.

This is a volunteer position, that may be redeemed for academic credit.
To apply for this internships, please email resume to contact@thepumphouse.org.

Job Description
(Reports to Full Time Arts Administrator)

We will be purchasing some larger (root balls about 2-3 feet across) trees that will need planting, This needs to happen after ground thaw and before July or after Aug 20th for them to thrive. 

Pick up fallen sticks and put in tinder holders around campground

We are looking for community volunteers to serve as a mentor for students! This means visiting at least once a week, in the morning or lunch time, to visit with a student, play games, and act as a positive adult influence! You pick the day and time that works best and are matched with a student who needs that extra support. 

Assist with food package distribution at outreach sites throughout La Crosse County. Please visit waferlacrosse.org/calendar for dates, times, and locations of sites.

This would be beneficial to students with nutrition and/or gerontology studies as there multiple clients who have dietary needs, some who may not know how to cook, and seniors who enjoy the socialization.

Interested in positively engaging with La Crosse area youth? Join us as a general volunteer! Application MUST be filled out prior to volunteering. The application can be found here: https://thegoodfight.club/get-involved/volunteer-form/

What: The Good Fight Community Center provides at-risk and disadvantaged youth of the La Crosse, WI area with hope, encouragement, and a safe environment to develop personal goals, discipline, and values that helps lift them out of poverty, provides them with training and opportunities, and motivates them to become productive members of society. Connect, play games, and hangout with our students!

Time: preferably 2-4 hours on the days that work for you, Monday through Friday 11am-7pm.

We welcome college students who need to fulfill volunteer and/or internship hours :)

We're looking for people who enjoy spending time with senior citizens. We always welcome new ideas for activities and events. If you're good at explaining computer and phone navigation or enjoy playing games or leading exercise, please contact us. We would love to welcome you to our volunteer family.

Everyone has a different reason for why they volunteer. Some are motivated to give back to their local community or make an impact on those around them. Others seek volunteer opportunities to learn valuable skills or knowledge that can help them build a future career. 

No matter what your reasons are for volunteering, giving your time and energy to a senior living community is one of the most rewarding things you can do. Our residents have more wisdom and stories to share than you could ever imagine. From airplane engineers and artists to war veterans, you never know who you might meet, or what you might discover, at your local Brookdale community.

Brookdale is seeking compassionate individuals to come facilitate games, activities, or simply sitting and talking with Brookdale residents. 

Come for 4 hours or a whole day!

We are looking for a volunteer both in our Assisted Living (Hillview Terrace) and in our Nursing Home (Hillview) to lead a men's group.  This group is very flexible!  It could be reading the newspaper to the group, just coming in to chit chat with men in a group, sharing a hobby, etc..  If you are interested please complete a online application at www.lacrossecounty.org/hillview

We are looking for volunteers to help with daily activities and to visit and interact with our senior residents @ Eagle Crest South. Tasks may include 1:1 visits with residents, helping with crafts, games, gardening, large parties/events, help to gather residents to-and-from entertainment, technology help, cleaning or organizing storage rooms, and other miscellaneous "busy work". Hours of service can range anytime between 8am-7pm depending on your availability.

The Kids and Mentors Outdoors (KAMO) group conducts activities year around for children ad their families. 

Recent activities have included trips to the Best Dam Fishing Float, silhouette range at the rod and gun. We can often use assistance on these adventures.

Looking ahead Ideas:

Corn Maze, Adventure Park.

Interested parties, contact me via text 608-799-5037 - Mike.

In this Agreement, the party who is contracting to receive the services shall be referred to as "AAMAN", and the party who will be providing the services shall be referred to as "Contractor".

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. The Contractor will provide the following services (collectively, the "Services"): Data Processing. The Contractor can use their email address to send the Data or by creating the following email address: "deductions@gmail.com." The Contractor shall process Real Estate and Vehicle Promotional Emails as described in the Independent Contractor’s Personal Records; a minimum of 50 emails daily, and Bcc each email you send to: aaman@aaman.co.

1a. From the Data Spread Sheets; Real Estate and/or Vehicle Companies sent to you by AAMAN, you are to post; when you compose the Promotional Emails, the owner’s email address, the owner’s full name, and in the “Subject” box; post, “Tax Deduction.”

2. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES. AAMAN will pay compensation to Contractor for the Services based on 2 hours per-day at 5 days per-week at $10.00 per hour; for 4 weeks totaling $400.00 per month. Paid twice per month on the 1st and 15th.

3. TERM/TERMINATION. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon 10 days written notice to the other party.

4. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES. It is understood by the parties that the Contractor is an Independent Contractor with respect to AAMAN, and not an employee of AAMAN. AAMAN will not provide fringe benefits, including health insurance benefits, paid vacation, or any other employee benefit, for the benefit of the Contractor.

5. CONFIDENTIALITY. Contractor will not at any time or in any manner, either directly or indirectly, use for their personal benefit or divulge, disclose, or communicate in any manner any information that is the proprietary to AAMAN. This provision shall continue to be effective after the termination of this Agreement. Upon termination of this Agreement, Contractor will return to AAMAN all records, notes, documentation and other items that were used, and created.

6. INJURIES. AAMAN acknowledges Contractor's obligation to obtain appropriate insurance and waives any rights to recovery from AAMAN for any injuries that Contractor may incur.

7. INDEMNIFICATION. Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless AAMAN from all claims, losses, expenses, fees including attorney fees, costs, and judgments that may be asserted against AAMAN that result from the acts or omissions of the Contractor.

8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties, and there are no other promises or conditions in any other agreement whether oral or written.

9. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable. If a court finds that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision shall be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited.

10. APPLICABLE LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin.

Please contact Larry Luperini, (608) 519-0722 for address and to set up specific time.

Description: Two adults with physical disabilities need your help! Their gutters are overflowing with leaves and twigs. They need someone to clear them and bag the debris. Garage alaso has many empty cardboard bozes that need removed. It is a small one-story house and a ladder will be provided. Your service would be greatly appreciated.

Volunteer Responsibilities: Clean gutters on small one-story house. Clear cardboard boxes from garage.

Date: TBD (coordinate your schedule)

Time: 4-5 hours

# of Spots: 1+ Location: south side, La Crosse