Volunteer opportunities in the Fox Valley: Week of May 12

Appleton Area School District: Is looking for adult volunteers to supervise AP exams. As an assistant to the main facilitator, your role will be to supervise the room and pass out necessary materials. You will monitor the room. Parents of children taking AP tests may still volunteer, but not for your child’s test. Contact: Jill, williamsjill@aasd.k12.wi.us.

Aurora at Home Hospice: Memory Bear Crafting Volunteers needed to support to families with loved ones in hospice care. This role involves creating personalized and comforting memory bears from cherished fabrics, offering a tangible and lasting keepsake for grieving families. Contact: Jayne, Jayne.Syrjamaki@aah.org or 920-252-5146

CASA of the Fox Cities: Invites you to consider becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. No prior experience is necessary; training and ongoing support available. Volunteers advocate for children’s safety and well-being, collaborating with professionals and providing regular reports to the court. Attend an information session to learn more. The next training session begins in July 2024. Contact: Leah, leah@casafc.org or 920-257-4733 ext. 107

Community Clothes Closet: Is looking for check-out attendants to assist on the client shopping floor on Thursdays. This position involves working directly with client shoppers, checking out and bagging their clothing items, and entering the number of items being checked out into the computer. Shifts are 9:50 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays. Must be 18. Contact: Sam, sam@communityclothescloset.org or 920-731-7834

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 volunteer shift. Contact: Jody, jlaplante@feedingamericawi.org or 920-202-3698

Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity and ReStore: Is seeking cashiers to join their volunteer team, to provide customer service, enforce policies, handle transactions, and operate a POS system. Training provided. Commit to one shift every other week, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 2 to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Contact: AppletonReStore.org/volunteer

Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs: Seeks on-call SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) volunteers. Accompany victims to hospitals/police stations, guide them through evidence collection and legal process, and provide compassionate understanding and emotional support. Volunteers are asked for a 6-month commitment due to extensive training. Volunteers are typically on-call 2 to 3 nights a month with hours of 5 p.m.-7 a.m. Monday through Friday and weekend/holiday hours. Contact: Lara, lara.reddin@harborhousewi.org

Make the Ride Happen: Is looking for volunteers to provide transportation to older adults during the week so they can get to essential services, such as the grocery store, pharmacy, dentist and medical appointments. Drivers are eligible to receive $.31 per mile. You choose when you would like to drive. All passengers are mobile. Contact: Beth, 920-832-9360 or rsvp@volunteerfoxcities.org

Outagamie County Mentoring Program: Is actively seeking volunteers to mentor two eager children awaiting matches. A 7-year-old boy from Menasha loves sports and activities like basketball, football, fishing, and baking. Similarly, an 8-year-old girl from Appleton enjoys baking, arts, swimming, and gymnastics. Contact: hhsmentors@outagamie.org or 920-832-5961

Riverview Gardens: Seeks Hoop House Helpers for planting, harvesting, and implementing organic pest management. Flexible schedule between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. weekdays. Responsibilities include record-keeping, adhering to organic agricultural practices, and collaborating with diverse teams. Physical tasks include bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 35 pounds), and tool usage. A 15-minute orientation is required. Contact: Stacey, swest@riverviewgardens.org

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 May 12