Where to lend a hand this week
This week's volunteer opportunities from area volunteer centers.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY
Here are opportunities offered by Volunteer Milwaukee, a service of the Nonprofit Center. Call (414) 273-7887 or visit volunteermilwaukee.org.
Seeking professionals to serve as mock interviewers for freshmen at Carmen Schools of Science and Technology campuses April 27. Contact lewisr@carmenhighschool.org or (414) 384-4444.
Teach English to adults from other countries weekdays or evenings two hours per week for three to six months; training provided. Contact Milwaukee Achiever Literacy Services at agoyette@milwaukeeachiever.org or (414) 755-1995.
Assist with art & crafts, play bingo, sing songs, visit with and prepare lunch/snacks weekdays for seniors and people with disabilities at Catholic Charities adult day center. Contact info@ccmke.org or (414) 769-3400.
Help youth explore nature at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center’s summer camp June 12 to Aug. 11 with volunteer orientation May 15 or May 16; volunteer application deadline May 12. Contact mhonel@schlitzaudubon.org or (414) 352-2880.
Help construct raised garden beds so Milwaukee residents can have access to healthy, affordable food for Victory Garden Blitz May 13-27. Register here or contact Victory Garden Initiative at Logan@VictoryGardenInitiative.org or (414) 431-0888.
Groups are needed to plan, purchase, prepare and serve an evening meal at the Guest House of Milwaukee, a shelter for adult men experiencing homelessness. Contact roxanne@guesthouseofmilwaukee.org or (414) 345-3240.
OZAUKEE COUNTY
Opportunities are available from the Volunteer Center of Ozaukee County, 885 Badger Circle, Grafton. Go to volunteerozaukee.org or call (262) 377-1616.
Provide support and bring a sense of peace and calm to hospice patients who may be alone during their final days or hours; on call schedule. Contact Allay Home and Hospice at pczarnik@allayhh.com or (262) 317-5233.
Family Sharing of Ozaukee is in need of Spanish interpreters May through August on Monday mornings or Tuesday afternoons to communicate with food pantry clients; ideal for students with a knowledge of conversational Spanish. Contact robinp@familysharingozaukee.org or (262) 377-0634.
Reach out to area churches, synagogues and other faith organizations to gain support for Habitat for Humanity-Ozaukee through volunteers and monetary donations. Contact info@ozhh.org or (262) 284-6880.
WAUKESHA COUNTY
Opportunities are available from United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County. If interested call (262) 409-2406, or email volunteer@unitedwaygmwc.org.
Financial professionals are needed to help students at James Madison Academic Campus explore career paths in finance. (Milwaukee)
Write notes of encouragement to students learning to read. (Waukesha and Milwaukee)
Be a reading buddy and help improve the lives and grades of students in our community. (Milwaukee)
Empower community members to take control of their finances through the Financial Empowerment Seminar 5:30 to 8 p.m. April 25. (Waukesha)
Join Service Without Boundaries participants 9:30 a.m. to noon March 30 to stuff Easter Eggs in preparation for the YMCA at Pabst Farm’s Easter at the Y event. (Oconomowoc)
Unload food from food trucks, pack food bags, and hand out packages to families in need at the Boys & Girls Club Mobile Food Pantry 2-4 p.m. April 5. (Milwaukee)
Mentor Girl Scouts as they learn the color and culture of folk art through candle making, needle felting, basket weaving and painting, and other fun activities 9:30 a.m. to noon April 1. (Waukesha)
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Opportunities are available from the Volunteer Center of Washington County, 1530 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 1, West Bend. Call (262) 338-8256 or visit volunteernow.net.