Volunteer opportunities in the Fox Valley: Week of March 3
Appleton Area School District: Is looking for volunteers for tutoring programs, such as the United for Reading Success Program. Benefits of tutoring programs include improvement of student's self-esteem, confidence and attitude toward school, and companionship with a positive adult role model. Time commitment: Up to five 30-minute sessions each week. Contact: Jill, williamsjill@aasd.k12.wi.us or 920-852-5335, ext. 64121
Aurora at Home Hospice: Is seeking hospice volunteers to visit patients. It takes as little as one hour to visit and provide companionship to a hospice patient who may not be able to see family regularly. Could also be a phone buddy or call families on grief support to see how they are doing. Contact: Jayne, Jayne.Syrjamaki@aah.org or 920-252-5146
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin: Is looking for Warehouse Food Sorters. Volunteers quality check, package, label, or sort food depending on what is needed. Shifts are weekdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. or 1 to 3:30 p.m. Volunteers should arrive 10 minutes early to allow for check-in/orientation. Those who are 10 to 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the shift. Contact: Jody, jlaplante@feedingamericawi.org or 920-202-3698
Fox Valley Memory Project: Seeks volunteers to drive participants to a Memory Café in the community, attend the café alongside the participant, and then drive them home. You can drive your own vehicle, or take training to drive one of Make the Ride Happen’s vehicles. Training includes dementia communication and support skills. Minimum age: 18. Shift is noon to 3 p.m. on select days. Contact: Amber, amber@foxvalleymemoryproject.org
Girls on the Run of Northeast Wisconsin: Seeks coaches for the 2024 season at Westside Elementary in Kimberly. You don’t need to be a runner to volunteer, though you must complete a background check and training, and commit to the season’s 10-week practice schedule. Practice times are 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: Kathy, kathy.olson@girlsontherun.org
J&R Animal Aquatic Rescue: Is seeking volunteers to care for the animals in their care. This can include birds and small mammals, reptiles, fish, and the animals in the education center and back room. Flexible schedule. Minimum age: 14. Contact: John, adoptions@jraar.org or 920-419-8839
Living Spirit Dementia Respite Center: Is looking for volunteers to participate in fellowship and activities with a group of 2 to 4 other volunteers and 10 to 12 people living with dementia. A typical day includes games, crafts, light exercise, service projects, performances, and lunch. Shifts are 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays or Thursdays. Contact: Peter, pperegrine@felc.com
Miracle League of the Fox Valley, a program of Goodwill Industries: Seeks Buddies to support and encourage players on the field. Buddies, 12 and older, attend every game that their player participates in, fostering friendships and sharing the joy of baseball. This role requires enthusiasm and compassion, with a commitment of 75 to 90 minutes weekly. Matches are based on age and the player’s needs. Contact: Jenny, jhaberman@goodwillncw.org or 920-204-6067
St. Vincent de Paul Appleton: Is looking for volunteers to help with merchandise. Tasks include sorting, pricing and placing merchandise on the sales floor. Generally, the hours are 8 a.m. to noon weekdays. Contact: Jessica, jessica@svdpappleton.org
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah: Volunteers needed to serve in the new gift gallery, information desk, and patient services throughout the hospital. No prior experience needed. Contact: Sara, Sara.Reybrock@thedacare.org or 920-454-5571
Information provided by Volunteer Fox Cities, volunteerfoxcities.org, 920-832-9360
This article originally appeared on Appleton Post-Crescent: Volunteer opportunities in the Fox Valley: Week of March 3
