Where to lend a hand in the community

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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.

Help students improve math or literacy skills or assist with visual, musical and theater arts projects at MPS Summer Academy June 28 to July 28; must apply by June 1. Contact aschofha@Milwaukee.k12.wi.us or (414) 773-9823.

Assist in camp activities and curriculum during Discovery World summer camp June 12-Aug. 25; minimum commitment one week. Contact volunteer@discoveryworld.org or (414) 765-1978.

Help connect children with the natural world at summer day camp June 12-Aug. 11 at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center. Contact mhonel@schlitzaudubon.org or (414) 352-2880.

Read, create art, play games or take walks with children June 5-Aug.31. Contact St Joseph Academy at sbrendan@cdcsj.org or (414) 645-5337.

Set up, assist withdunk tank and clean up garbage during the Downtown West Allis A La Carte event June 4. Contact promotions@downtownwestallis.org or (414) 774-2676.

Take tickets, staff information booth, work security and more at PrideFest June 9-11. Contact info@pridefest.com or (414) 272-3378.

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.

Tutor an adult student in English as a Second Language or Adult Basic Education; training provided. Contact Adult Literacy Center of Ozaukee County at adultliteracycenter@gmail.com or (262) 546-0020.

Family Sharing of Ozaukee is in need of Spanish interpreters May-August Mondays and Tuesday to communicate with food pantry clients; ideal for students with conversational Spanish skills. Contact robinp@familysharingozaukee.org or (262) 377-0634.

Remove invasive species, plant and maintain trees and wildflowers and monitor wildlife Thursday mornings. Contact Mequon Nature Preserve at emilyb@mequonnaturepreserve.org or (262) 242-8055.

WAUKESHA COUNTY

Opportunities are available from United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County. If interested call (262) 409-2406, or email volunteer@unitedwaygmwc.org.

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.