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Volunteering in the Fox Valley: Week of July 21

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Volunteering in the Fox Valley: Week of July 21

Appleton Public Library: Volunteers needed to help keep the children’s department organized by helping with ordering carts and/or shelving. Shelving involves pushing a cart, putting items in order, and putting books away. Ordering carts involves putting items on carts and can be done while seated. A minimum of one 2-hour shift per week is required. Proficiency in alphabetical and numerical order required. Training is provided. Contact: Colleen, [email protected]

Brewster Village: Is seeking volunteers with a variety of skills, experiences, and interests to meet the social needs of residents in short- and long-term nursing homes. Examples include companion/friendly visits, entertainment/activity assistant, café host, meal service, or village counselor. Contact: Pam, 920-832-5400 or [email protected]

Habitat for Humanity and ReStore for the Greater Fox Cities area: Looking for ReStore volunteers to help with customer service, merchandising, donation take-in, cash register, etc. Various shifts available. Contact: Amy, [email protected]

Travel Together Assistance Dog: Help socialize service dogs in training through this prison dog program that trains dogs to help people with PTSD. Dogs are trained by inmates at Oshkosh Correctional Institution, but require public exposure. Volunteers take dogs to public places such as stores, parks, and restaurants on a flexible schedule. Orientation and training are provided. Contact: Brenda, [email protected] or visit journeytogetherservicedog.org

Linwood Community, a ministry of Fox Valley Lutheran Homes: Is looking for volunteers to help with seasonal lawn mowing. Volunteer as little or as much as your schedule allows. Contact: Sue, [email protected]

Outagamie County Nutrition Program: Seeking volunteers for meal sites to provide meals to seniors in Appleton, Kaukauna, Seymour and Hortonville. Duties include packing meals, setting tables, serving and cleaning up. Shifts are generally from 10am to 1pm. Volunteers must be 18 or older, complete an application, pass a background check, attend orientation and training. Contact: Kelsey, [email protected] or 920-832-2113

Retirees and Seniors Volunteer Program 55+ (RSVP): Is seeking volunteers 55 and older who live in Outagamie, Calumet, and Waupaca County to serve the community in a variety of roles, including in-person and virtual. RSVP has flexible short- and long-term opportunities. Contact: Beth, 920-832-9360 or [email protected]

Riverview Gardens: Become a Hoop House Helper by supporting community growth through planting, harvesting, and implementing organic pest control. Flexible hours from 8:30am to 3:30pm weekdays. Ideal for ongoing project enthusiasts and those looking for regular volunteer opportunities. Responsibilities include maintaining records, adhering to organic farming practices, and working with diverse teams. Tasks include bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 35 pounds), and using tools. A 15-minute orientation is required. Contact: Stacey, [email protected]

SOAR Fox Cities: Looking for volunteers for special needs dances. Volunteers are needed to socialize and serve participants. Great for groups of teens or adults who want to volunteer one-time or regularly. Current dance dates are August 9, September 13, October 11, November 8, and December 13 (more dates to come). Contact: Brenda, [email protected] or 920-731-9831

YMCA of the Fox Cities: Is looking for volunteers to read to small groups of students in their after-school program for kindergarten through fourth grade. Volunteers are needed for one or more days per week, from 3:00pm to 6:00pm on weekdays. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Contact: Kate, [email protected] or Brandon, [email protected]

Information provided by Volunteer Fox Cities, volunteerfoxcities.org, 920-832-9360

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