How to volunteer in November | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Martha Cannon, Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee
October 24, 2018
Horace Tucker II speaks at an Ex Fabula storytelling event.
With the holiday season around the corner, there are lots of opportunities to lend a hand. Volunteer Milwaukee, a service of the Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee features a calendar of events for volunteers, both one-time and ongoing. Here are a few of the opportunities in November and beyond.
Ready to Be a Hero? Disaster Action Team
The American Red Cross of SE WI is offering a one-day training Saturday, Nov. 3, on how to work with people in crisis on-scene at local disasters such as fires and floods in our community; 6-month commitment.
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Register here or contact 414-345-8655.
Help Milwaukee County Residents File Tax Refunds
Prepare basic tax returns for low-income residents or do related clerical duties weekdays, evenings or weekends Jan.-April. Social Development Commission is conducting training in November.
Contact Diane Robinson at drobinson@cr-sdc.org or 414-906-2804.
Ex Fabula Storytelling Event
Welcome guests, sell tickets, hand out programs, staff information and membership table and assist guests in storytelling for Ex Fabula. Sign up for orientation here.
Contact Sam Woods at sam@exfabula.org 414-530-3503.
Children/Teens Group Assistant
Provide care and support for children in group programs at Milwaukee Center For Children And Youth, an agency that provides services to children and youth who have been abused and/or neglected.
Contact Nili Karul at referral@mccy.org or 414-248-3996.
Receptionist/Office Assistant
Answer telephones, screen calls and schedule appointments Tuesdays or Wednesdays at Holton Street Clinic; must have computer experience.
Contact Jim Stewart at jims@holtonstreetclinic.org or 414-264-8800.
Holiday Folk Fair International Event
Greet guests, sell food, monitor exhibits or assist at the walk Nov. 16-18 at the Holiday Folk Fair run by International Institute of Wisconsin. Sign up here.
Contact Volunteer Coordinator at volunteers@folkfair.org or 414-225-6220.
Drumstick Dash 5K Run/Walk
Hand out water, snacks and packets and guide walkers/runners at Miller Park Thursday, Nov. 22, 6:30 a.m.-10 a.m., an event benefiting Feeding America Eastern WI. Register here to volunteer.
Contact: Kim Cafcules at kcafcules@feedingamericawi.org or 414-831-6333.
Ring Bells
Encourage giving with The Salvation Army Milwaukee County donation kettles November through Dec. 24; two-hour shifts at various locations. Register here.
Contact TJ Anguiano at tony_anguiano@usc.salvationarmy.org or 414-302-4300.
Holiday Food Box Program
Your family, business, church or school can collect food for the boxes sent to central city families in need served by Capuchin Community Services for the Nov./Dec. holiday season. Learn more and sign up here.
Contact Mike George at capholidaydrives@thecapuchins.org or 414-933-1300 Ext. 1113.
Winter Coat Needed for Women and Children
Prepare women and children served by Meta House for winter by donating new and gently used winter coats/jackets of all sizes from newborn to adult.
Contact Laura Jacobson at ljacobson@metahouse.org or (414) 977-5823.