Needs From: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

FSPA Organic Garden and Greenhouse: Join a group of 20 people as we serve with the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration.  We’ll take a bus to St Joseph’s Ridge where we’ll assist with harvesting produce both outside and in Jacoba’s Greenhouse.  Bring shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting muddy and prepare to learn from Sister Lucy while soaking in the beauty and working hard on top of the ridge! 

Bus transportation provided. 

Wear gear from your school if you're able and dress in warm, waterproof layers you don't mind getting dirty! 

Led by the Viterbo Sustainability Club, join as we further progress on the Plastic Bag Upcycle Project.  No experience necessary! 

Karen and Viterbo students will guide participants as we work to:

1) Cut plastic bags into strips

2) Crochet & weave strips together into mats

Hamilton Elementary: Join a group of 10-15 people as we assist educators with tasks like cutting, laminating, cleaning classrooms and facilities, organizing play areas, preparing lesson plan materials, etc.

First Teen Clothes Closet: Join a group of 4-6 people as we carpool to First Teen Clothes Closet on the North side of La Crosse.  Located within Trinity Lutheran Church, we’ll be organizing donations, updating inventory, deep cleaning, and supporting Patty and the FTCC efforts in any way we can!

This group will carpool together.  Wear gear from your school if you're able!

Join a group of about 10 people as we assist the Habitat for Humanity at the local ReStore.  Whether it's moving furniture donations, organizing inventory, or helping staff/customers, our group will help with daily ReStore tasks while supporting any special projects staff have. 

Wear comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting stained or dirty and dress in layers - we'll be traveling between indoor and outdoor conditions to engage the loading dock safely.

Join a group of about 10 people as we assist the Coulee Region Humane Society with their Doggy Day out program.  We'll help give adoptable dogs a break from the shelter, carefully listening to staff instructions for safety and dog development.  We also may do deep cleaning and organizing of donations/supplies as avaialble.  

Wear comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting stained or dirty and dress in layers - we'll be traveling between indoor and outdoor conditions to engage animals safely.

Children’s Museum:  It's always a great day when you get to play!  A groups of 8 can help us disinfect and clean exhibits as well as prepare and host activities for our guests to have an added experience in their time at the Museum. No matter what your level of comfort to engage, we have ample opportunities!   We can't wait to host you and appreciate you coming to volunteer with us.