Volunteer opportunities

Volunteer Center of East Central WI (920) 832-9360 Oshkosh (920) 230-3663

Holiday Volunteer opportunitiesFALL OPPORTUNITIES:

The Arc Fox CitiesOctober 31, 2009 Bowl-a-Thon fundraiser. Volunteers to bowl and collect pledge, along with volunteers to assist on the lanes. No age minimum to bowl; teens or adults to help on lanesLeeAnn Stein • (920) 725-0943 leeann@arcfoxcities.com

Future Neenah Help with pumpkin bowling and clean-up during Farm Market Fun Day-BooFest on October 17. Minimum age: 15Melanie Schroeder • (920) 722.1920mdschroeder@new.rr.com

Outagamie County Volunteer Services Thanksgiving Food Baskets- provide and deliver holiday meals to Human Service clients. Minimum age: An adult must accompany minorsPenny Jane Strauss • 832-5515 strauspj@co.outagamie.wi.us

(The) Salvation Army-Fox CitiesCoats for Kids. Sort and help distribute coats to families who need coats this winter. Month of November. Minimum age: 18Charlene Holcomb • (920) 955-1224Char_Holcomb@usc.salvationarmy.org

Christ the Rock - Thanksgiving DinnerVisit the website to sign up and see how you can help on Thursday, November 26, 2009.Patti Dempsey • (920) 730-8383 x205 www.christtherock.org. Choose the volunteer tab.

Youth GoAnnual Thanksgiving Dinner - help set up, cook, serve, or clean up meal for 150 people. Minimum age: 16.Meredith Imler • (920)722-1435meredith-youthgo@new.rr.com

HOLIDAY PARTIES AND MEALS:

Best Friends of Neenah-MenashaHost and sponsor a Holiday Party for the families/children in our program. Up to 25 to 75 guests. Patti Houlihan • (920) 729-5600 patti@bestfriendsnm.org

Boys & Girls Club of OshkoshHelp make our youth’s holiday season a better one by volunteering your time to help with our annual holiday party and during our Club’s extended hours over the holiday break from school. This opportunity will allow you to spend quality time with youth helping out in the art room, learning center, kitchen, teen center, games room or gym.Tiffanie Bolling or Susan Traska (920) 233-1414

Christmas DinnerMoose LodgePlease check our website in November, www.volunteercenter.net

Fox Valley Sibling Support NetworkSetup, host, play games, and clean up after Santa Celebration for children with disabilities and their families.Minimum age: 14Harriet Redman • (920) 968-1742fvssn@fvssn.org

Future Neenah Crossing guards, greeters and registration help needed during the Community Christmas Event on the evening of December 4, Minimum Age: 16Melanie Schroeder • (920) 722-1920mdschroeder@new.rr.com

NAMI Fox Valley, Inc.Setup, host, serve, and clean up after Christmas dinner for 250 people. Minimum age: 18Karen Aspenson(920) 954-1550

Oshkosh Seniors CenterSpecial Event Volunteer – Assist with Seniors Center special events in evenings or on weekends, during school breaks. Minimum age: 15Julie Zuleger • (920) 232-5306 jzuleger@ci.oshkosh.wi.us

Youth GoYouth Christmas Party - December help run a game or craft activity for about 50 youth. Minimum age: 18Meredith Imler • (920) 722-1435meredith-youthgo@new.rr.com

ADOPT A FAMILY/CHILD:

Boys’ and Girls’ Brigade Christmas Giving ProgramVolunteers needed for: office help, helping select gifts for unsponsored children.Wendy Mikolanz • (920) 725-3211christmas@bgbrigade.com

Boys & Girls Club of OshkoshAdopt-a-Family: We will match you up with a family and give you their “wish list.” Then, gifts can be dropped off at the BGCO, and we will deliver them to special families.Tiffanie Bolling or Susan Traska (920) 233-1414

Gifts from the Heart - The Oshkosh Police Department’s 18th annual holiday assistance program begins November 9. Working in partnership with the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Head Start Program and the community, the program will provide holiday gifts to over 300 children and youth from nearly 150 families. Call Santa’s Hotline 236-5729 to sponsor a child or Dorry Wilner, (920)236-5714 for more information.

Harbor House Domestic Abuse ProgramsThe Adopt-A-Family Program is in need of holiday gifts, grocery store gift cards, and numerous other items.Andrea Clark • (920) 955-9113 andreac@harborhousedap.org

Volunteer Center of East Central WI (920) 832-9360 Oshkosh (920) 230-3663

Holiday Volunteer opportunitiesHarbor House Domestic Abuse ProgramsAdopt-A-Shelter is in need of laundry detergent, twin sheet sets, bath towels, garbage bags, pillows, and alarm clocks.Shelly Johnson • (920) 955-9130shellyj@harborhousedap.org

Outagamie County Volunteer Services Holiday Giving – Adopt Human Service families for the holidays. Minimum age: An adult must accompany minorsPenny Jane Strauss • (920) 832-5515strauspj@co.outagamie.wi.us

SORTING AND/OR DELIVERING:Community 2000 - A Program of Valley Packaging IndustriesVolunteers needed to help in November through the middle of December in preparing for our Christmas giveaway when the adults come in & get gift items & food for all of their family members. Juli Meulemans • (920) 833-0277c2000@vpind.com

The Salvation Army-Fox CitiesChristmas Toy Distribution and Adopt-a-Family Pickup – December 21, 22, & 23. Volunteers needed in helping persons choose gifts for their families at our Christmas site. Lots of Santa helpers needed for lots of different opportunities. Minimum age: 18Charlene Holcomb • (920) 955-1224Char_Holcomb@usc.salvationarmy.org

Emergency Shelter of the Fox Valley Help with our Holiday Giving Trees Project, set-up/take down trees at local businesses and collect donations weekly from tree locations. Minimum age: 16 Jill Mitchler • (920) 734-9603jillmitchler@esfv.org

WEMI 91.9FM Christian Family Radio WEMI Christmas Care. Help needed with sorting/delivering Christmas gift boxes for 30 area shelters/emergency rooms. Saturday, Dec. 12th at 1st English Lutheran, North Appleton, 8am-noon. Volunteers must contact Heidi by 12/1/09. Minimum age: 16 (physical strength necessary)Heidi Prahl, WEMI Radio(920) 749-9364hprahl@ChristianFamilyRadio.net

Boys’ & Girls’ Brigade Christmas Giving ProgramVolunteer to deliver gifts, Tuesday December 22, 2009 at 7:30 a.m.Wendy Mikolanz • (920) 725-3211 christmas@bgbrigade.com

OUTDOORS:(Gordon) Bubolz Nature PreserveTeacher Naturalist are volunteers that enjoy children and nature. Our winter season is focused on teaching XC skiing, snowshoeing, and survival. Minimum age: 18Mandy Beaber • (920)731-6041 mbeaber@bubolzpreserve.org

Mosquito Hill Nature CenterWinter Family Fun Day: crafts, outdoor games and activities, concessions, set-up and clean-up. Minimum Age:14 (younger with staff approval)Pat Lund-Moe • (920) 779-6433 fomh.vc@focol.org

Mosquito Hill Nature CenterSnowshoe Rental and Candlelight Hikes: rent snowshoes, set-up and guide hikes, serve refreshments. Minimum Age: 16Pat Lund-Moe • (920) 779-6433 fomh.vc@focol.org

CRAFTING & PROGRAM HELPERS:Appleton Medical CenterTray favors for the meals that are delivered by our volunteers. 75 per day. If you or your group would like provide a tray favor, it would be most kindly received by those receiving the daily meals. It is sure to put a smile on their faces knowing you took the time to “make their day”.Linda Golding • (920) 738-6269linda.golding@thedacare.org

Boys’ and Girls’ Brigade Christmas Giving ProgramVolunteers needed to knit hats and mittens for Christmas delivery.Wendy Mikolanz • (920) 725-3211 christmas@bgbrigade.com

Best Friends of Neenah-MenashaFace painters - to decorate children’s faces with Holiday designs - need 8 volunteers for 2 shifts - 10-12:45 & 12:45-3:30. Age: Middle School or older - Must have some artistic ability to do the Holiday designs.Patti Houlihan • (920) 729-5600patti@bestfriendsnm.org

Heckrodt Wetland ReserveAssist at Children’s Christmas Gift Workshop. December 5, 2009 9-11:30 AM and/or Noon - 3 PM. Minimum age: 9th grade and olderHeather Weigelt • (920)720-9349heckrodtwetland.heather@tds.net

Mercy Medical CenterCreate or write cards for our patients. The cards can have a Holiday theme, get well, thinking of you or other thoughts of caring. Minimum age: noneAmy Brownson • (920) 223-0225 abrownso@affinityhealth.org

Mercy Medical CenterCreate tray favors for patient meal trays. Please call or email for guidelines. Minimum age: noneAmy Brownson • (920) 223-0225abrownso@affinityhealth.org

Mercy Medical CenterMake quilts or lap robes (size: 45 X 60 inches) for our cancer, dialysis or Sub-acute patients. Minimum age: noneAmy Brownson • (920) 223-0225 abrownso@affinityhealth.org

Mosquito Hill Nature CenterWinter Family Fun Day: crafts, outdoor games and activities, concessions, set-up and clean-up. Minimum age: 14 (younger with staff approval)Pat Lund-Moe • (920) 779-6433 fomh.vc@focol.org

Volunteer Center of East Central WI (920) 832-9360 Oshkosh (920) 230-3663

Holiday Volunteer opportunitiesMosquito Hill Nature CenterHoliday Make It and Take It: Assist children making nature crafts for holiday gifts. Minimum Age:14 (younger with staff approval)Pat Lund-Moe(920) 779-6433 • fomh.vc@focol.org

Theda Clark Medical CenterTheda Clark Medical Center volunteers deliver 60 meals daily to individual in their homes. We add tray favors to help brighten the day and spirit of those recipients. If you or your group would like provide tray favors, it would be well received by all. Kathy Snell • (920) 729-2207 kathryn.snell@thedacare.org

FOR SENIORS:The Salvation Army-Fox CitiesNursing Home Visitation- Visit local nursing home with gifts provided by the Salvation Army and Christmas cheer provided by you. Minimum age: 18Charlene Holcomb • (920) 955-1224 Char_Holcomb@usc.salvationarmy.org

Lutheran Homes of OshkoshChristmas carolers. Minimum age: 14Jill Novotny • (920) 232-5282jnovotny@lutheranhomes.com

Lutheran Homes of Oshkosh Volunteer to bring a little cheer to a resident during the holiday season. Minimum age: 14Jill Novotny • (920) 232-5282jnovotny@lutheranhomes.com

Lutheran Homes of OshkoshVolunteers to escort residents to onsite special events and celebrations. Minimum age: 14Jill Novotny • (920) 232-5282 jnovotny@lutheranhomes.com

SHOP AND/OR WRAP:Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for HumanityCashier & wrap gifts at the Fox River Mall during all mall hours to raise money to build Habitat homes. Minimum age: 15Jodi Isom • (920) 968-6355 jodii@fchabitat.org

NAMI Fox Valley, Inc.Shop for/wrap gifts for Christmas party for clients. Age: Children must be accompanied by an adultKaren Aspenson • (920) 954-1550

SHORT TERM HOLIDAYOPPORTUNITIES:

Community 2000 - A Program of Valley Packaging IndustriesSpecial seasonal projects (Christmas assistance) for low income families. Volunteers needed for Kids Day event is the first Saturday of December. Minimum age: 13Juli Meulemans • (920) 833-0277c2000@vpind.com

Emergency Shelter of the Fox ValleyHost a Giving Tree or organize a collection at your workplace for gathering donations of items on our Wish List. Minimum age 16 Jill Mitchler • (920) 734-9603jillmitchler@esfv.org

Emergency Shelter of the Fox ValleyHelp with putting away donations at the Emergency Shelter during the two weeks prior to Christmas. Adults and/or under 18 supervised by adultJill Mitchler • (920) 734-9603jillmitchler@esfv.org

Hearthstone Historic House MuseumHearthstone’s annual Victorian Christmas needs volunteers for guided tours, greeting guests, gift shop sales and assisting with hands-on exhibits. Minimum age: 13 and upAndrea Malnar • (920) 730-8204heartheduactor@att.net

Mercy Medical CenterDeck our Halls with the sound of your voice/s or instruments. Minimum age: noneAmy Brownson • (920) 223-0225abrownso@affinityhealth.org

(The) Salvation Army – Fox Cities Ring bells at Red Kettle locations throughout the Fox Cities starting November 6th. Volunteers can sign up for two-hour shifts. Minimum age: 16 (unless with parent/ guardian)Ashley Timm • (920) 955-1230ashley_timm@usc.salvationarmy.org

(The) Salvation Army-Fox CitiesQualify clients for Christmas Assistance. Volunteer positions available with and without use of computer, November 11, 12 &13 and December 8. Minimum age: 18Charlene Holcomb • (920) 955-1224Char_Holcomb@usc.salvationarmy.org

St. Paul Elder Services, KaukaunaNeed 5-10 volunteers to help set up Christmas trees outside. Put them in the Christmas tree stands, put on strands of lights around the 2nd week of November. Minimum age: 15Randy Schoenauer • (920) 759-3400 randys@stpaulelders.org

SUGGESTIONS FOR FAMILIES:• Choose one of the items that can

be made at home together for the hospital and meal delivery programs.

• Look at the above list under crafting.• Adopt a local nursing home. Call the

nursing home and ask if your family can visit someone without a family or carol during the holiday season.

• Adopt a neighbor who has no family or lives alone.

• Look under adopt a family listing above.

SUGGESTIONSFOR BUSINESSES:

• Adopt a non profit agency.• Pick an agency and collect their wish

list.• Adopt a family or families.• Adopt an agency for a year and

provide pro bono services.• Have a jeans or casual day and collect

funds to donate to an agency.