Community Volunteer Opportunities
Browse this list of organizations that offer volunteering opportunities to find something suitable for you:
Caring Place
For more information about the Caring Place visit their website or please contact June or call 262-542-6388.
Volunteer Opportunities Available
Adult Day Center Volunteers – Assist elders at the Adult Day Center with social activities or games and parties. Also assist with serving a meal at lunchtime or with the afternoon snack. Time needed varies from 2 - 2.5 hours in the morning or afternoon.
Field Trip Volunteers – Assist with occasional field trips with our seniors during the summer months.
Cooperating Congregations of Waukesha County
For more information about Cooperating Congregations of Waukesha County, please contact Cyndie at call 262-569-8726.
Volunteer Opportunities Available
Clothes Closet – Groups are needed to sort clothing Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays : 8:00 - 4:00p.m.; Thursdays 8-8pm; Saturdays 9:30-11:30am.
Clothes Drive – Hold a drive to collect underwear and socks. Contact Gloriann for more information at 262-549-8726.
The Donut Shoppe – Sell donus at the courthouse on Tuesday mornings from 8-10 am. Contact Kevin at 262-542-2249.
A Hand to Hold Early Learning Center – Hold a drive to collect center supplies, including paper towels, wipes, cleaning items, canned goods, etc. Contact Clara at 262-549-5115.
Fund Raising – Support any of our annual fundraising events:
- Spaghetti Dinner - May 12
- Rummage Sale - May 20
- Soup & Style Show - September
- Helping Other People Everyday (HOPE) - Nov. 16
Interfaith Caregiving Network, Inc.
For more information about Interfaith Caregiving Network, Inc., please contact Nancy or call 262-549-3348 x224.
Volunteer Opportunities Available
- Shopping for/with client at grocery store
- Telephone reassurance
- In-home visits
- Non-medical respite care
- Minor Repairs
- Client - Volunteer Matching
- Client Assessments
- Data Entry / General Office Work
Lake Area Free Clinic
For more information, please contact Donna.
Volunteer Opportunities Available
- Greeters/ Receptionist
- Financial Screeners / Social Workers
- Interpreter (Spanish)
- Nurses
- Physicians
- Physicians Assistant
- Pharmacist
Prevention & Protection of Abused Children, Inc.
For more information, please contact Raquel at 262-540-5987.
Volunteer Opportunities Available
- Child Care
- Receptionist: Evenings & Saturdays
Richard's Place, Inc.
For more information about Richard's Place, Inc., please contact Michael at (262) 547-0640.
Volunteer Opportunities Available
- Shoveling walkways and driveways
- Cooks
St.Joseph's Medical & Dental Clinic
For more information, please contact Kathy or call 262-544-6777.
Volunteer Opportunities Available
Registered Nurse – To take vital signs, some history and why patient is in clinic.
Medical Tech – To do routine labs and draw blood to be sent to WMH.
Receptionist – Welcome patients, get chart to nurse and direct patients.
Stillwaters Cancer Support Services
For more information about Stillwaters Cancer Support Services, please email or call (262) 548-9148.
Volunteer Opportunities Available
Mentor – Share your Cancer experience with others in a similar situation, offering information and emotional support.
Administrative Support – Assist with various clerical duties and bulk mailings.
Fund Development – Help raise much needed funding for Stillwaters programming through planning special events and solicit donation and auction items.
The Volunteer Center of Waukesha County, Inc
For more information about The Volunteer Center of Waukesha County, Inc, please contact Rose Thompson, Volunteer Program Director at (262) 544-0150 ext. 15.
Volunteer Opportunities Available
Nominate A Volunteer For An Award – Nominate a volunteer that has made a difference in the community to receive an award at the annual Volunteer Recognition & Celebration Event. Volunteer categories include: Adult, Youth and Volunteer Group of the Year. Contact the Volunteer Center to receive a nomination form and information about the December deadline date! Forms are available every year in November!
Be A Doctor Appointment Escort – The Three Pillars Retirement Community in Dousman needs you to escort residents to doctor and lab appointments on a regular on-going basis. Must be 18 or older, have the ability to relate to the elderly, have the patience to sit and wait at the Doctor's office and be available on call daily between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00p.m. Please call for more information if you can help!!
Sunday Church Services – Come to the River Hills West Health Care Center in Pewaukee, lead scripture readings, sing songs etc. for groups of 5-20 residents on Sunday morning or afternoon on a regular/on-going basis! Must be 16 or older and able to work independently if required! Training will be provided!
Be A Hospice Companion Volunteer – The Heartland Hospice of Brookfield needs you to provide comfort through companionship, ongoing, regular visits and help them provide the extra TLC their clients and their families need at this time in their life! You also may assist with non-medical tasks i.e. reading, writing letters, playing cards or a game, helping a client complete a project, etc. Most just want someone to talk to and share stories with! Must be 18 or over, reliable, mature, compassionate, caring, a good listener, able to work independently and comfortable in dealing with the topic of death and dying! A commitment of 1-2 hours per week (minimum or 2 hours per month) is requested. Training and recognition will be given!
The Womens Center
For more information about The Womens Center, please call 262-547-4600.
Volunteer Opportunities Available
- Crisis Line Coverage
- On Call Advocate
- Childcare Assistant
- Food Pantry / Donation Sorting
Waukesha County Department of Senior Services
For more information about Waukesha County Department of Senior Services, please call Chris Rodriguez at 262-548-7829
Volunteer Opportunities Available
Faithful friends are the best medicine of life – so as people live longer and lose life long friends they need someone to serve as a companion. We are looking for a few good men willing to visit once a week for one or two hours. On our waiting list there is a gentleman living in Brookfield who is 68. We also have several ladies...two in Brookfield one 74 and one 89 and a lady 90 in Pewaukee all of them could use a visitor. YOU can make a big difference in the life of any of these older adults and they in your life as well.
Volunteer drivers – deliver a hot noon meal to homebound individuals once or twice a month during the week to those unable to fix for themselves. Getting this meal makes it possible for them to stay in their own homes longer. There is a critical need in Brookfield, Butler, Hartland, Muskego and Waukesha. Individuals, friends, couples, even people help over their lunch time, picking up eight to ten meals, delivering them and returning the food carrier and paper work and then back to work. Elapsed time varies from about one hour to 90 minutes depending on route. Mileage reimbursement provided.
Senior dining sites touch lives with food and friendship – and need help with meal set up, packing meals for homebound, serving, greeting registration and clean up. Help once a week or twice a month between 9:30 a.m. ‘til 12:30 p.m. A little help will go a long way in Butler, Hartland, New Berlin, Sussex and Waukesha.
Eldereach volunteers – call on older adults who may need some assistance. They are trained to assess the needs of the person they visit and report those needs to the department. Volunteers inform the older adult about services available in the community to help them stay in their homes as long as possible. Help is needed in Menomonee Falls offer 3 to 5 hours a month.