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Flood Recovery Volunteers
The State of Wisconsin and Milwaukee area are experiencing flooding after heavy rain. Your help is needed during the recovery efforts in Milwaukee and several surrounding areas.
Fond Du Lac County is seeking volunteers to help residents clean out flood damaged homes. The number to call thru Saturday is 920-906-4717; or call the Salvation Army at 920-923-8220.
Rock County is seeking volunteers to help with sandbagging and other tasks. Call the United Way Volunteer Network at 608-931-8376.
Sauk County is seeking volunteers for multiple tasks. For more information call 608-246-4357.
We will continue to post additional opportunities in this space as they arise.
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Looking to Volunteer This Summer?
Meet new people, help others, and learn something new by volunteering this summer! Click Here to check out our latest newsletter for a list of summer volunteer opportunities.
Value of Volunteer Time Announced
The value of a volunteer’s time for 2007 has been estimated at $19.51 per hour according to a new study done by the Independent Sector. This is an increase from $18.77 per hour in 2006. The estimate helps acknowledge the millions of individuals who dedicate their time, talents, and energy to making a difference.
Serve on a Board --
You can now search for opportunities to serve on a Nonprofit Board of Directors. Use your interests and knowledge base on behalf of an organization while you learn new skills. Click Here to begin your search or complete an application and send it to us.
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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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