Portage County Cultural Festival
The Portage County Cultural Festival needs volunteers on May 9th and 10th for items such as setup, take down, parking, kitchen assistance, and more. See the flyer for more details.
Special Olympics
Special Olympics Wisconsin is a competitive sports organization for individuals with intellectual disabilities, and athletes learn rules and train hard to compete to the best of their ability. At SOWI, we are working towards creating a world of inclusion and community through sports. At Track and Field meets, we need volunteers to help with Softball Throw, Mini Javelin, Shot Put, Long Jump, Staging Track Athletes, Escorting Track Athletes, and Awards. At Cornhole, we need volunteers to help score games and present awards to athletes. Don’t worry if you aren’t an expert in any of these events, we will provide an orientation beforehand so you feel comfortable in your role!
What: Special Olympics Wisconsin Northern Cornhole/Track & Field Meet
When: Saturday, May 10th 8:30am-4pm (Different time slots available)
Where: Colby High School (705 N 2nd St, Colby, WI 54421)
Signup: https://cerv.is/0392x303
Follow the link to fill out a volunteer registration form and select the time(s) you are available to volunteer!
Elementary Education Help
Attention Juniors and Seniors! Do you have privileges and a study hall? Are you interested in working with elementary students? We have a rewarding volunteer opportunity for you! Please email Ms. Bluell to get more information on how you can be paired with a small group of advanced elementary students needing a challenge at school.
Wisconsin Rapids Health Services
Wisconsin Rapids Health Services needs volunteers to help with their activities programs. They are looking for volunteers for anything from playing cards or games with their residents to doing musical performances, painting, practicing a play, or even playing sports with them or for them for entertainment. If you are interested in any of those or have other ideas, please contact Amanda Cottrell at 715-421-7108 or acottrell@nshorehc.com.
Aspirus
Aspirus is looking for volunteers to help as a greeter from 3-5 and possibly assist in and around the nurses station for several departments. Please contact Annemarie at 715-421-7963 ext. 47963.
SWC Humane Society
SWC Humane Society is looking for help! Please reach out to Sara at 715-423-0505 for available opportunities!
Washington PTAC - Childcare
Washington Elementary PTAC is looking for childcare. Meetings are on the 3rd Thursday of every month from 6-7 pm. Contact Jenny Wollschlager to sign up: jmw2334@gmail.com
Grant Parent Group Advisory - Childcare
The Grant Parent Advisory Group is looking for student volunteers to help watch children during their parent meetings. Meetings are from 4-5 on the following dates: September 11th, 2024 (if possible); October 2nd, 2024; November 6th, 2024; December 4th, 2024; January 8th, 2025; February 5th, 2025; March 5th, 2025; April 2nd, 2025; and May 7th, 2025. Student volunteers can reach out to Ashley Agen at ashley.agen@wrps.net
ADRC
The ADRC has several volunteer opportunities for this summer. Please see the following links for more information: Overview, Meal Packaging, Dining Site, and Meals on Wheels.
Jeremiah's Crossing
Jeremiah's Crossing is in great need of volunteers. Volunteers must be 13 years or older. Please see their PDF's: Volunteer Recruitment, Registration Fair, and New Volunteer Registration Form.
FOCUS Neighborhood Tables
FOCUS Neighborhood Tables is looking for volunteers to help serve food, beverages and desserts during their Thursday night dinners from 4-6. Please reach out to Brenda at lionsmind@charter.net to sign up.
Dime and Dollar Thrift Store
They are in need of volunteers to help out at their store with the following: Baggers at the front desk, Intake people (these are people who help bring in items from cars that are donating), Sorting items that are donated, Cleaning items brought in. Please contact Bonnie Zastrow at bonniezastrow@gmail.com/715-486-9260, or Garth Perry at garth.perry77@gmail.com to sign up.
Cranberry Court Living
Cranberry Court Assisted Living is looking for volunteers to help with their afternoon activities/programs. A mask must be worn while in the facility and a background check needs to be run prior to volunteering. Contact Sylvia Andrews at 715-421-2121 if you are interested in volunteering. May Calendar of Activities
I Heart Art Studios
There are opportunities to volunteer at I Heart Art Studios--anything from setting up for parties and prepping materials to organizing supplies. Contact Becky Winter at 715-712-0009 or iheartartstudios@gmail.com to sign up.
Aspirus (multiple opportunities)
Volunteer Hospital Escort
Emergency Services Department Waiting Room Volunteer
Wisconsin Rapids Health Services
Wisconsin Rapids Health Services is looking for volunteers to help their residents with simple tasks such as helping them to their room, passing out water, etc. If interested please contact Robin Figarino at rfigarino@nshorehc.com or call 715-421-7108.
LHS lunch table washing
Lincoln's Lunch Staff need help washing tables in between lunch periods. This is ideal for students who have 3rd period study hall or their classroom is close to the cafeteria. If interested, please fill out this Google form. The Lunch Staff appreciate any and all help with this!
Activities with Residents at Edenbrook
Edenbrook is looking for volunteers.
Click here to get more information and to sign up!
Tutoring
Are you proficient in a subject and would enjoy spending time helping others? If so, LHS's Success Center is looking for tutors!
Tutors are needed for the following subjects:
- Macro Biology
- Intermediate Algebra
- Conceptual Physics
- Environmental Science
- Meteorology, Oceanography and Climatology
- Financial Algebra
- Health Education
If you're interested in tutoring a subject that is NOT listed, please let Ms. Elgersma know which subject you'd be interested in tutoring.
If interested, please email Ms. Elgersma: kimberly.elgersma@wrps.net
Community Garden
McMillan Library has multiple opportunities: volunteer opportunities
Sharing Talents with Residents at Grand Village
Looking for anyone willing to preform for the residents such as an instrument, singing etc. If any students have a dog willing to bring in to visit that would work out as well along with any special talents they might have. Looking for something residents don't do on a typical day. If interested, please call 715-423-7400. The Hilltop Grand Village is located right behind Home Depot.
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