How to volunteer in July | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Martha Cannon, Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee
July 5, 2017
Volunteers participate in land restoration activities for the River Rivitalization Foundation’s “Fostering Our Riparian Biodiversity” opportunity. (Photo courtesy of River Revitalization Foundation)
Did the Independence Day holiday inspire you to help out in your community? Volunteer Milwaukee, a service of the Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee, features a calendar full of events for volunteers, both one-time and ongoing. Here are a few of the opportunities in July.
Mentor2.0
Mentor a Veritas High School student and assist with curriculum that builds skills for college and career success.  is recruiting now for fall school year; deadline to apply is July 31
Contact: Casey Parr at StartSomething@bbbsmilwaukee.org or 414-831-4563.
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Make a Difference in the Lives of Young Children!
Help children from infants to 6 years old with outdoor/indoor play, arts and crafts and lunch at
Contact: Ellen Anderson at  or 414-345-6376.
Lead Tours
Provide exhibit tours to school groups and the public at ; training is a nine-month process. Must sign up by July 31.
Contact: Amanda Stopar at stopara@mpm.edu or 414-278-2711.
Shelter Receptionist
Answer phones, check in visitors and assist homeless adults experiencing mental illness and addictions and children weekdays at
Contact: atreptow@cathedral-center.org or 414-831-0394.
Feed the Homeless and Hungry
Small groups are needed to prepare, serve and clean up breakfast weekdays 7-10 a.m. for The Gathering Of Southeast WI at St. Ben’s Meal Site.
Contact: Angela Wright at (414) 272-4122.
Fostering Our Riparian Biodiversity
Remove invasive species, establish native plants and trees and maintain trails as part of
Contact: Ellie Kirkwood at ekirkwood@riverrevitalizationfoundation.org or 414-271-8000.
AIDS Walk Outreach at Brady Street Festival
Staff the AIDS Resource Center booth for a few hours at Brady Street Festival Saturday, July 29 to sign up participants for AIDS Walk Wisconsin & 5K Run to be held October 7.
Contact: Melanie Stagg at melanie.stagg@arcw.org or 414-225-1570.