How to volunteer in July | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Martha Cannon, Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee
July 3, 2018
River Revitalization volunteers help protect land and water resources along Milwaukee’s rivers. (Courtesy of River Revitalization Foundation)
Summer is an ideal time to volunteer! Volunteer Milwaukee, a service of the Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee, features a calendar full of events, both one-time and ongoing including a Youth Summer of Service flyer. Here are a few opportunities in July and beyond.
Kids Matter needs you to become a voice for children in foster care. Advocate for the best interests of a child to ensure the child has a safe, nurturing permanent home.  Summer training involves 5 required classes evenings and Saturday; July 11, 18, 21, 25 and 30.
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Contact Lance Jones at lance.jones@kidsmatterinc.org or (414) 344-1220.
Join Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers Environmental Health Department by pulling weeds and removing invasive species with hand tools at Pulaski Park Monday, July 9; 6-7:30 p.m. Sign up here.
Contact Kate Jaeger at kate.jaeger@sschc.org or 414-897-5184.
Help children make slime from scratch as they learn about its scientific properties at Milwaukee Public Library’s Villard Square branch on Tuesday, July 17; 1:15-4:00 pm. Apply by July 12.
Online Volunteer Application for volunteers 18+ years of age
Paper Volunteer Application for volunteers under 18 years of age
Contact Danielle Wrobleski at dmwrobl@milwaukee.gov or 414-286-3000.
Assist in sports and activities and ensure the safety of each camper at sports camp for youth with vision loss served by Vision Forward Association July 23-25; 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at Marquette University, Straz Tower (Rec Plex).  Apply here.
Contact Kelly Lynch at klynch@vision-forward.org or 414-615-0161.
Receive orders, pack bags and distribute food to families at food pantry for United Methodist Children’s Services; commit to one 2 hour weekday shift a month.
Contact Tara Monnink at tara.monnink@umcs-wi.org or 414-344-1818.
Remove invasive species, establish native plants and trees, maintain trails and collect seeds around Milwaukee’s river basin for River Revitalization Foundation; Monday and Friday afternoons and Saturdays.
Contact Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@riverrevitalizationfoundation.org at or 414-271-8000.
Sort fresh produce donated from grocery stores and farmers for Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin; mostly weekdays, 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. Groups and individuals welcome. Sign up here.
Contact Kim Cafcules at kcafcules@feedingamericawi.org or 414-831-6333.
Direct cars into parking spots, help with admissions and assist guests into show grounds and seating area for Milwaukee Air and Water Show July 21 and 22 for VISIT Milwaukee. Sign up here.
Contact Tony Snell at TSnell@milwaukee.org or 414-287-4243.