Needs From: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Our access to food, safe housing, transportation, financial resources and social connections directly impacts our health. These social and environmental factors, also known as Social Determinants (or Drivers) of Health, are one of Emplify Health by Gundersen's public health priorities. Emplify is taking an active role to understand and address these needs for the patients we serve.

Community Resource Connector volunteers, or CRC's, are specially trained volunteers who support this work. CRC's work in partnership with our Office of Population Health staff and community organizations to connect patients with resources to address their social needs, such as transportation, mental health, housing, food, financial, and social support. CRC's will:

This volunteer work takes place onsite at our Office of Population Health and shifts are available Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm. CRC's commit to a service term of 2 semesters or 9 months, and a minimum of one 3-hour shift per week, as well as participate in 8+ hours of initial and ongoing training to learn the necessary skills, tools and workflows. Click the video link below to hear from some of our current CRC volunteers!

Hear from CRC volunteers!

This volunteer opportunity is open to anyone age 18 or over; participation is contingent upon completing an application and successful interview process

Help provide a little retail therapy in the Gift Shop! We are looking for more volunteers at our La Crosse hospital campus Gift Shop at the following times:

If you'd like to learn more about the Gift Shop team, please submit an online interest form: https://www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/volunteer-services 

I am looking for someone to come in and facilitate different card games once a week with our High Acuity residents at either 6pm Wednesdays, 6pm Fridays, and/or 1pm Sundays! Likely would only be for about 1-2 hours once a week

Medical Volunteers Needed! 

Join the Medical Team at Coulee Region Humane Society!

Want to gain real-world animal care experience? Our shelter's Medical Team is looking for dedicated, reliable volunteers to help during surgery days!

No experience needed – just commitment and the ability to handle medical settings with sensitivity and professionalism

Get hands-on exposure to medical prep, animal handling & surgical sanitization

Perfect for students or anyone exploring the veterinary field

Shifts currently needed:
• Monday AM & PM
• Tuesday AM
• Thursday PM (1–4 PM)

Responsibilities include:
• Helping with paperwork
• Assisting with animal restraint
• Preparing and cleaning medical equipment & instruments

We're looking for someone who is:

Punctual & reliable

Comfortable around blood and sensitive cases

Calm under pressure & a good listener

Detail-oriented and able to follow directions

Respectful of confidentiality

18 years or older

Can commit to a minimum of 6 months

Interested?:

Fill out a volunteer application on our website:
https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1955084333 

Complete volunteer orientation

Then come shadow our Medical Team to see if it's a great fit!

Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Gabby, with any questions at gabby.mattison@couleehumane.com .

Thank you for helping us care for animals in need!

Are you interesting in volunteering with The Good Fight? Here is a great opportunity to do so! We need volunteers to help with our parking lot fundraiser on September 27th, from 6am-12pm. Volunteers will either be handling money, assisting people with parking, or keeping track of how many parking spots are available! There will also be the task of cleaning up at the end of the event. If you are interested, please fill out the form below, and someone should be in touch with you shortly after! 

https://forms.gle/UQPQwoVYQvT7iCmd9

The STAR Association offers multiple adaptive recreation, para sports, and specialized exercise  activities for a variety of individuals with disabilities or impairment to physical activity. STAR has a need for mentors for our athletes, help running drills, and assistance in preparing and storing equipment for sessions.  Volunteers will participate in the activities. No prior experience with adaptive sports, specialized exercise, or working with individuals with disabilities. We will train you.

Programs run at Central High School on Sunday's and at the STAR Center (1011 La Crosse St) on the weekdays.

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

Volunteers must SIGN UP on our Volunteer Form (found on website) and must complete Orientation Training and Quiz before volunteering.

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. 

Volunteers will be helping to collect native prairie seeds at New Amsterdam Grasslands. This project is outdoors and requires close-toed shoes. Volunteers are strongly encouraged to wear long pants.

Volunteers will meet in the UWL Student Union Lower-Level E-Cafe at 9am to kick-off the Day of Service. Volunteers will return to UWL for lunch and community building.

If you have any questions, please contact the Leadership & Involvement Center at lic@uwlax.edu

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. From helping people affected by disasters, like home fires and floods, to supporting the collection of lifesaving blood, you can make a difference. Ninety percent of our workforce are volunteers who are inspired to give back. We can’t do it without you.

Help provide clients with comfort and safety after disasters by supporting
the day-to-day activities within a shelter. This may include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information, or other areas within a shelter.

Responsibilities (vary depending on assignment)

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.

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!

Work with shelter residents to understand their resources and transition roadblocks to help households create an individualized action plan so that they can transition from the shelter to a more sustainable living solution.

Responsibilities

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. 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!

Supporting the recovery of disaster affected individuals, households, and communities by providing referrals, advocacy, and financial assistance through RC Care (case management system).

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.

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!

The role of the Disaster Spiritual Care (DSC) volunteer is to serve as a member of a temporary work unit on a disaster relief operation to provide disaster spiritual care support to individuals and families who have been impacted by a disaster.

Qualifications:

Required:

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.

Any 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.

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

Habitat staff provide guidance on construction sites so even those with no experience can learn a new skill; we provide all the tools you'll need to get the job done safely. Habitat works on new construction and rehabilitation homes year-round; locations rotate. Prompt arrival at the start of your shift is important for the safety orientation but if you cannot stay for the full day, please notify staff on the jobsite before you leave. 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

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. Volunteers might split into smaller groups to support different areas of the store: receiving, recycling room, and the checkout counter. Special projects (TBD) might include crafting holiday ornaments, constructing shelving for a new section of the store, or landscaping in the ReStore’s native plant gardens. This locations require closed-toed shoes.

Volunteers will meet in the UWL Student Union Lower-Level E-Cafe at 9am to kick-off the Day of Service. Volunteers will return to UWL for lunch and community building.

If you have any questions, please contact the Leadership & Involvement Center at lic@uwlax.edu

Looking for a new way to be physically active while helping others in your community? Join our Transport Services team at the La Crosse campus! You would work as a team with other volunteers to provide wheelchairs transports throughout the hospital and clinic buildings. 

Complete an interest form to learn more: https://www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/volunteer-services 

Volunteers will help with a team build at a rehab home. This location requires closed-toed shoes.

Volunteers will meet in the UWL Student Union Lower-Level E-Cafe at 9am to kick-off the Day of Service. Volunteers will return to UWL for lunch and community building.

If you have any questions, please contact the Leadership & Involvement Center at lic@uwlax.edu

Volunteer will help carve pumpkins for the Ghoulees in the Coulees event! These pumpkins are placed along a wooded path for a "haunted trail".

Volunteers will meet in the UWL Student Union Lower-Level E-Cafe at 9am to kick-off the Day of Service. Volunteers will return to UWL for lunch and community building.

If you have any questions, please contact the Leadership & Involvement Center at lic@uwlax.edu

Come assist LCT with a scene shop volunteer day! Located at CSW Warehouse, (1629 Caledonia St La Crosse WI 54603), LCT will be clearing out our space of items we no longer use or need.

Looking for a way to help lots of people? Consider joining our Lobby Ambassador volunteer team!

What are the responsibilities?
We are looking for new Lobby Ambassador volunteers to provide a warm welcome to patients and visitors arriving to the clinic and hospital entrances at the La Crosse campus. Responsibilities include wayfinding to elevators and units after the visitor has checked in with staff, providing wheelchair transports if needed, and engaging with visitors to answer basic questions.

Volunteers approach patients and visitors who enter our building and provide assistance, so you are often the very first person they meet, which makes this a great opportunity to spread kindness and positivity.

If there aren’t any patients or visitors to assist, Lobby Ambassadors help with other patient experience-related tasks such as organizing and sanitizing wheelchairs, delivering flowers and other items to patient rooms, and other tasks within scope.

Why is this important?
We take pride in offering an outstanding patient experience to all who enter our doors. Our La Crosse campus is large and can be difficult to navigate, especially if someone is feeling nervous or is new to this location. Lobby Ambassadors help make patients and visitors feel supported and cared for from the moment they enter our doors.

Want to learn more and get started? Fill out your Interest Form:

Volunteer application - Gundersen Health System

Volunteer would paint resident fingernails, with nail polish and supplies provided.  Hours are flexible.

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.

Volunteer would help activity assistant lead program.  Volunteer could also lead small group activity, i.e. dice game, card game, trivia.  Need is available between these hours, on Mondays 9:30-11:00, Tuesdays 9:30-11:00, Fridays 9:30-11:00

Volunteer would help activity assistant lead program.  Volunteer could also lead small group activity, i.e. dice game, card game, trivia.  Need is available between these hours, on Mondays 130-4, Tuesdays 130-4, Wednesdays 130-4, Thursdays 3-4.  

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.

Assist with resident bingo on Monday, Thursday and/or Saturday.  

Are you good with Smart Phones, TV's, computers, iPads, etc.? Do you enjoy working with our senior population? I am looking for someone to come to our facility on a monthly basis (or bi-weekly, depending on the current needs) for a couple hours to offer help to our residents with their technology! It is typically simple tasks such as sending emails, coping links, sharing photos, changing settings, etc. 

Help us stock the Cupboard to provide food and hygiene items to our students by donating today! Frequently needed items include: 

Donations can be dropped off to the Welcome Center inside the Student Success Center located at 716 Badger Street, La Crosse, WI. Questions, email Julie at christensenj@westerntc.edu. 

Volunteers will help at one of the GROW Gardens as the spaces are prepared for winter. Gloves will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. This site is outdoors, so please dress accordingly and we encourage you to wear UWL gear.

Volunteers will meet in the UWL Student Union Lower-Level E-Cafe at 9am to kick-off the Day of Service. Volunteers will return to UWL for lunch and community building.

If you have any questions, please contact the Leadership & Involvement Center at lic@uwlax.edu

Volunteers will help with the sorting of donations, "teen approving" those donations, tagging them, getting donations ready to put out on the racks, and organizing the store. This site is indoors, so please dress accordingly and we encourage you to wear UWL gear.

Volunteers will meet in the UWL Student Union Lower-Level E-Cafe at 9am to kick-off the Day of Service. Volunteers will return to UWL for lunch and community building.

If you have any questions, please contact the Leadership & Involvement Center at lic@uwlax.edu

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

Volunteers will help our Garden Staff make sure the garden is closed and ready for the winter. This site is outdoors, so please dress accordingly and we encourage you to wear UWL gear.

Volunteers will meet in the UWL Student Union Lower-Level E-Cafe at 9am to kick-off the Day of Service. Volunteers will return to UWL for lunch and community building.

If you have any questions, please contact the Leadership & Involvement Center at lic@uwlax.edu

Volunteers will assist with crafts, reading books aloud, building Tinkertoy and/or Lego structures, and the all-important cleaning tasks! This site is indoors, so please dress accordingly and we encourage you to wear UWL gear.

Volunteers will meet in the UWL Student Union Lower-Level E-Cafe at 9am to kick-off the Day of Service. Volunteers will return to UWL for lunch and community building.

If you have any questions, please contact the Leadership & Involvement Center at lic@uwlax.edu

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. 

Come join us by playing games with our participants!

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. 

Come assist with food for tea party along with other activities

Come walk through the corn maze with participants

Come join us in assisting our participants with creating fall crafts

Are you searching for a way to work with persons who've experienced trauma?

Are you interested in being a source of support for victims and survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence? Consider becoming an on-call Volunteer Advocate responding to patients who present to our La Crosse campus Emergency Room during weekend or overnight hours. No previous experience is necessary. We will provide extensive training!

We are currently recruiting volunteers for our FALL 2025 training session

Volunteer Advocates work in conjunction with SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) nurses, Emergency Room nurses, social workers, and providers to enable the patient to cope with an assault and make decisions about collection of forensic evidence, safety planning, and reporting to law enforcement.

To learn more, please submit an interest form here: Volunteer application - Gundersen Health System

Want to chat before you submit an interest form? Call our program coordinator Erica at 608-775-3294 or email erica.pichette@gundersenhealth.org

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.

Join our Special Recreation Participants as we enjoy a movie and a snack.

Volunteers will be help with set up and clean up, handing out snacks, and watching a movie with participants. 

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.  

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

Looking for garden volunteers for our Kane Street Community Garden. Duties would include planting, weeding, watering, getting garden beds ready, and anything else the Garden Manager needs completed. Tasks will vary depending on the time of year. Please follow this link to register.bit.ly/3yOiC0a

Volunteer Hours (March 15 - May 31)

Mon - Fry 8am to 3pm

Sat -  8am to 1pm

Volunteer Hours (June 1 - October 15)

Mon & Thurs - 8am to 6pm

Tues, Wed & Fri - 8am to 3pm

Sat - 8am to 1pm

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

Couleecap is seeking individuals looking to make a difference in their community!

Located at the REACH Center at 212 11th St. South in La Crosse the Tenant Landlord Resource office offers a flexible schedule, excellent hands-on experience working with clients, and a variety of tasks available from person to person and clerical work. 

Contact us today to learn more about how you can lend your skills and gain a variety of new skills while making a difference in your community! 

Work options include:

* Assist clients in drafting letters to appeal a denial, make a statement of change related to their background or rental history and/or to communicate a matter with their landlord. 

* Make referrals to Legal Action if Wisconsin for clients when appropriate.

* Assist with Rent Ready, Total Navigation Team and other client facing opportunities.

* Assist clients with a basic understanding of their lease and provide resources to address their specific issue(s)

* Provide staff support in the office during open hours.

* Maintain and expand a landlord data base.

*Complete initial applications with folks searching for housing

*Create a follow up system to assess the success of our assistance

*Create handouts to explain the different types of housing

*AND MORE! 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 

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Lend a hand at the Norwalk Community Harvest Food Pantry located in the Scenic Bluffs Clinic in Nowalk! 

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The Couleecap Monroe County food pantry in Norwalk is looking for energetic, friendly people to help walk clients through the food pantry, stock shelves, bag groceries, and help carry food to client's vehicles.

The food pantry is open Wednesdays, 12-2 p.m. 

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Spanish speaking is a plus but not required! Translation services are available! 

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Be a part of something amazing and reach out to volunteer in Norwalk today! 

Volunteers needed! Make a big impact while spending a day on the course at Fairways Fore Families. Volunteer help is needed for setup, cleanup, and on the course throughout the day.  Join us afterward for a free meal. 

The Couleecap Monroe County food pantry in Sparta is looking for energetic, friendly people to help walk clients through the food pantry, stock shelves, bag groceries, and help carry food to client's vehicles.

The food pantry is open Mondays and Thursdays from 10am- 2pm. 

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!

Benedictine Manor is searching for card players! We have several residents who enjoy playing Euchre, Rummy and Cribbage,  but might need a bit of help shuffling, dealing and occasional reminders during the game. We would love a card player (or a group of card playing friends) to help out residents with game play or fill in as players when needed. Card Club meets every Wednesday morning at 10:00 am - 11:15 am. Thank you for your interest!

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!

SUMMER 2025 MOWING SEASON - La Crescent Seniors Need You!

You (or your team of volunteers) are matched with a senior in La Crescent to "adopt" their lawn for the mowing season. This includes mowing once every week or so - more when it's growing fast, and often fewer than 2 x per month during late July/August. Times are flexible based on your schedule and mowing generally takes less than an hour to complete. Often this volunteer experience includes being a friendly visitor for the senior as well. This is a great opportunity to get quality volunteer experience, engage with others, and make a big difference for our older community members! (plus, free exercise in the process!)

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:

Sign up to be a volunteer at MyVolunteerPage.com or call Salvation Army at 608-782-6126.

The Thrift Store serves a dual role in our mission.  People in need can get vouchers to get the items that they need, whether it be clothes, shoes or items to help set up their new home.  When items sell to the public, that money goes back into our mission to feed and shelter individuals in need. 

Many hands make light work.  We get loads of donations in every single day at The Salvation Army Thrift Store.  We need lots of help to get through them and make them ready for the sales floor. Help sort and organize, clear out and reshelve items, clean, and hang out with a great staff team! Opportunities are flexible during these times, Monday–Friday, 9am-6pm or Saturday, 9am-5pm.

 You can choose your volunteer dates and times! After an approved application, you can volunteer whenever you'd like, no scheduling needed. Thanks for your help!

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.

We are looking for nonprofit groups who are willing to help with our set-up and take-down process.

Our set-up usually occurs from October 15 through the day before Thanksgiving. 

We are also looking for nonprofit groups who are willing to help with our take-down process. Our take-down usually occurs from January 1 through January 6. 

We are also looking for talented individuals who have experience in electrical and operating high lifts.

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.   

Deliver more than just a warm meal! The Aging & Disability Resource Center of La Crosse County is looking for volunteers to deliver meals to seniors. Shifts/routes are currently available at our County building (4th & Vine) and the Southside Neighborhood Center (6th & Hood St). Each route takes approximately 1 hr to deliver; roughly 10:15am to 11:30am and average 10 miles (mileage reimbursement available).

**Looking for ongoing commitment however flexible with schedule. For example, you may sign up to deliver 1-2 days a week, every other week (i.e., every 1st/3rd Monday of month) or once a month (i.e., every 2nd Thursday of the month). 

Welcoming students, retirees or families.  Proof of auto insurance required for mileage reimbursement.  A rewarding experience to help our elders in need. 

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.