The Volunteer Center of Greater Milwaukee


NEWS from The Center



Do you want to volunteer? Click Here to find an opportunity or take a look at our newsletter to find one-time and ongoing volunteer opportunities that are happening this summer.

United We Serve!
This summer, President Obama is calling on all of us to participate in our nation’s recovery and renewal by serving in our communities. From June 22 to September 11, "United We Serve" will begin to engage Americans in addressing community needs. To find opportunities in the areas of focus click on the following links: Education, Health Care, Energy/Environment, and Community Renewal. Or you can do your own search by clicking here

Projects are Waiting for Leaders
Lead the way by managing a project for an agency this summer. Coordinate a landscaping project, plan an agency picnic, or recruit volunteers for a special event. Click here for the list of project leader opportunities that are available. Contact the agency listed with the opportunity with any questions or to sign up to lead the project.

Looking for work?
Volunteering is a great way to stay active, make contacts and keep skills current. Learn more on our Tips for Job Seekers or search our website for an opportunity. Look under "Technical or Professional" in the third section of the search page.

Can't Find What You're Looking For?
If you want to utilize your professional skills and can't find the right opportunity, e-mail your qualifications to opportunities@volunteermilwaukee.org, and we will circulate your profile so an interested nonprofit can contact you.

Anyone Can Volunteer!

Join your friends and neighbors -- 36% of people in Wisconsin already volunteer!
With hundreds of opportunities available there's sure to be something of interest to you.  From playing board games and visiting seniors
to mentoring kids or serving on a Nonprofit Board, there's an opportunity for everyone.  And we'll help you find it!

Here are some ways to get started:

Nonprofits - Log in here.



THE VOLUNTEER CENTER IS MILWAUKEE'S PRIMARY RESOURCE FOR VOLUNTEERISM

A service of the Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee, Inc., our mission is to promote the interests and effectiveness of the nonprofit sector through strengthening organizational capacity, expanding volunteerism and encouraging collaboration.

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