Volunteer opportunities in the Fox Valley: Week of May 19
YMCA of the Fox Cities: Is seeking volunteers to prep their Apple Creek garden for the season. Volunteers will weed, pull sunflower stalks, prep soil and more. Bring gloves. Contact: Apple Creek YMCA, 920-733-9622.
Linwood Community – A Ministry of Fox Valley Lutheran Homes: Is seeking a volunteer to mow the lawn on a regular basis with a riding lawnmower. Property is one acre and will take 1½ to 2 hours. No hand trimming required. Contact: building manager Lynn Burnett, bldgmgr.fvlhomes@gmail.com
Community Clothes Closet: Is seeking volunteers to sort shoes 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays. This position involves sorting through donated shoes, sizing them and stocking pairs on the shopping floor. The role requires standing, bending and moving for a majority of the shift. Contact: Samantha, sam@communityclothescloset.org
Fox Cities SCORE: Seeks a bilingual business professional who would like to help minority small businesses thrive in the Fox Cities. Mentor training provided. Contact: score.org/foxcities/volunteer or Monica, monica.duebbert@scorevolunteer.org
Miracle League of the Fox Valley: Is seeking volunteers to serve as Homer, their mascot, during games. Volunteers will wear the mascot costume and entertain guests. Games are one hour. Contact: Jennifer, 920-204-6067 or mlfoxvalley@goodwillncw.org
COVEY: Is seeking volunteers to support their iCanBike camp in August. Volunteers will jog alongside a camper and offer encouragement as the participants learn to ride a conventional two-wheel bicycle. There are also volunteer opportunities for check in, fans or other less physical duties. Contact: Stephanie, 920-292-1125 or email sburke@covey.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Wisconsin: Is looking individuals to help in non-mentor roles. Volunteer tasks include mailings, activity prep, stuffing gift bags and more. Volunteering is on an as needed basis, and the time is flexible. Contact: Jill, 920-383-4904 or jgrambow@bbbsecw.org
Brewster Village: Is seeking volunteers with varied skills, experiences and interests to meet the social needs of residents in short- and long-term nursing homes. Examples of opportunities include companionship/friendly visits, entertainment/activity assistant, café host, meal serving, or villager escort. There are many options available for individuals, groups, or families. Contact: Pam, 920-832-5400 or Pamela.Schmidt@outagamie.org
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA): Volunteers needed to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate to build a relationship with a child, identify their needs and give them a voice in a process that can otherwise feel lonely. Contact: Leah, 920-257-4733, ext. 107
St. Joseph Food Program: Is seeking volunteers for packing groceries, distributing food and driving donation trucks. Ability to speak Spanish, Hmong or another language a plus. Contact: Peggy, plynch@stjoesfoodprogram.org or 920-734-9461, ext. 313
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 19
