Join us on the first Tuesday of each month from 4:00-6:00 PM to help with Diaper Distributions at the First Presbyterian Church on Main St. in Shawano. This event runs best with 4-8 volunteers, and you can sign up for one night or several.

We also offer infrequent diaper packaging sessions where we remove donated and purchased diapers from boxes and repackage them for distribution. These events generally last 2-3 hours and are flexible on time.

If you're interested in volunteering for either of these, please email Elaine Krohn at: elaine.unitedwayofshawanocounty@gmail.com

People with basic taxes often find tax filling overwhelming and need help.  VITA - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance - prepares and e-files tax returns for individuals and families with a household income under $67,000.

Volunteers are needed to prepare basic returns.  The tax software guides you through the process.  Training is available.  Hours are flexible to work around your schedule.  Preparers are required to pass the IRS on-line test.

Don't feel ready to do returns?  Volunteer greeters are also needed.  Greeters welcome people to the tax site, assist them in filling out an intake questionnaire and help to organize the documents needed for their tax preparation.  VITA tax sites are located in Shawano, Gillett, Pulaski and Keshena.  Contact Linda Olson at 715-201-9712 to get started or for more information or email us at unitedwayofshawanocounty@gmail.com!

Our organization has grown by leaps and bounds this past year. We currently have 30 students, with many more on a waiting list and we hate to say "no" to anyone who wants to learn English. Here are our parameters:

* We tutor ABE (Adult Basic Education), Citizenship and ELL (English Language Learning)

* Volunteer tutors do not need a background in education or be able to speak another language

* Online training and subsequent mentoring are provided

* Volunteer tutors will be matched with a student to determine a mutually agreeable time to meet every week (generally our tutoring is one-on-one)

* Tutors and students meet once a week for 1.5 hrs - either in person or virtually

* All materials for tutors and are provided

* Tutors need to have a basic working knowledge of computers and be comfortable with texting and email 

*Call Melody Boyd (Board Chair) at 847-345-1830 

Here are upcoming volunteer opportunities for the Red River Riders! Checkout their website for the most up to date information at http://www.red-river-riders.org/ or their Volunteer Coordinator, Cindy Shea, at cshea@red-river-riders.org

Spring Adaptive Riding Classes - 6 weeks

Tuesday, May 13th through June, 17th @ 3:30-6:30 

Wednesday, May 14th through June 18th @ 4:30-7:30 

Need any volunteers (age 13+) to support the program needs and learn and grow their own skills while supporting a wonderful group of people. The level of horse expertise will initially impact any direct interaction with the horses, but everyone can learn. Everyone wIll need to fill out volunteer papers online or at the farm. 

Summer Adaptive Riding Classes - 6 weeks

Tuesday, July15th through Aug 19th @ 3:30-6:30 

Wednesday, July 16th through Aug 20th @ 4:30-7:30 

Need any volunteers (age 13+) to support the program needs and learn and grow their own skills while supporting a wonderful group of people. 

The level of horse expertise will initially impact any direct interaction with the horses, but everyone can learn. Everyone wIll need to fill out volunteer papers online or at the farm. 

Fall Adaptive Riding Classes - 6 weeks

Tuesday, Sept 9th through Oct 14th @ 3:30-6:30 

Wednesday, Spet 10th through Oct 15th @ 4:30-7:30 

Need any volunteers (age 13+) to support the program needs and learn and grow their own skills while supporting a wonderful group of people. 

The level of horse expertise will initially impact any direct interaction with the horses, but everyone can learn. Everyone wIll need to fill out volunteer papers online or at the farm. 

We are also looking for volunteers who are interested in the following: 

Barn and Paddock: Help with cleaning the barn, clean the paddock, help with the horses. Schedule determined by volunteer(s) the Herd Manager

Facility: Help once per month cleaning inside and outside the arena. One day per month as scheduled by the volunteer and Herd Manager. 

Special Events/Hospitality: Help organize events to increase visibility. As needed by the Board of Directors.

Grant Writing: Looking for individuals to help acquire grant funding. 12 month role, but done mostly virtual and does not require face to face meetings.

Contact person is our Volunteer Coordinator. 

Cindi Shea: cshea@red-river-riders.org

Summer is here! We at Big Brothers Big Sisters know how to take full advantage of this season, and we invite you to join us! Why get stuck in an endless loop of scrolling through your phone when you could go to a local pool with your Little? Why sit inside wishing for fun when you could explore a waterfall, go roller skating, or enjoy a sweet treat? Why waste away the summer when you could have a lifelong impact on a child… all while having a blast?

Don’t wait! Learn more about how YOU can become a Big at: bbbsnew.org/be-a-big

Adventure awaits you!

Learn more at bbbsnew.org/be-a-big

or contact Cassiti Schultz

Email: cassitis@bbbsnew.org

Phone: (715) 853-6716

The Shawano Area Early Childhood Partnership (SAECP) works to empower and support families and communities to give children what they need to be safe, healthy, and ready to learn! These are some upcoming events they will have booths at that they are looking for volunteers to join them! Contact Rachel Herrmann, for more information at rherrmann@familyservicesnew.org .

The Annual Shawano Recovery Walk on May 3rd, time TBD, at Franklin Park. Need 3 volunteers to help setup and run a booth sharing about resources for young families and a craft for children who are attending the event.

Kid's Fun Day on July 12th in conjunction with the Shawano Farmer's Market at Franklin Park. Looking for volunteers to set up booths with fun activities for kids to do! Examples in the past have been face painting, making pin wheels, bean bags, and more!

Oktoberfest on October 4^th from 9:00-2:00. Looking for five volunteers to cover two different shifts helping promote a booth of information for resources that support Shawano Area young families.

Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting on November 29^th from 3:00-5:00 at Franklin Park in Shawano. Looking for 3 volunteers to man a booth similar to the Oktoberfest booth.

As one of only a few shelters, SAM25 is always in need of great volunteers! Below is a list of opportunities, both during shelter season and after!

HOST A MEAL

Volunteers come, provide the evening shelter meal and visit with guests. Meals are need throughout the shelter season November 1 through April 30.

https://takethemameal.com/meals.php?t=BSRN3981

SAM's HOUSE SHELTER VOLUNTEERS

Volunteer at SAM's house for the morning, overnight, or intake shift, helping our guests have a safe place to sleep.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E48ACA628A1FB6-52051163-sam25#/

SAM25 RESOURCE CENTER

Volunteer in our Resource Center to help answer phones, greet SAM25 Resource Center visitors, receive donations, and do other basic office work during Resource Center hours of Monday - Friday 9am to 2pm.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E48ACA628A1FB6-52055342-sam25#/

SAM25 Thrift Store

Volunteer to help with operation of thrift store and sorting donations.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E48ACA628A1FB6-52055389-thrift#/

SAM25 FREE HEALTH CLINIC

Volunteer to provide basic medical care to those in our area who are uninsured and living near the poverty level. Provide health promotion and education. Assist in obtaining affordable healthcare insurance.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e48aca628a1fb6-sam255#/

Junior Achievement works to equip local students with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship in the Wolf River area. We have current needs for volunteers to do traditional JA programming at Hillcrest and Olga Brener in Shawano. The commitment would be 5 sessions, approximately 40-45 minutes each session (typically scheduled as once per week for 5 weeks). A 30–40-minute Volunteer orientation/training is required before beginning. Programming is to begin in March or April.

Contact Kelly Holtmeier if you're interested by either email at kholtmeier@jawis.org or giving her a call at 920-336-1444!

For more information about any of these opportunities, please contact Jeane Sager at 920-304-9161 or jeane.sager@usc.salvationarmy.org! 

- Backpack program coordinator - helps get the word out about our program, organizes community sign-up, helps with distribution

- Kettle Coordinator - works with the Service Extension Unit in Shawano to coordinate our Red Kettle Campaign. Responsibilities include raising awareness of the Red Kettle Campaign, recruiting bell ringers, set up/ take down equipment.

- Service Extension Unit members - we meet quarterly to continue the mission of The Salvation Army in Shawano County. We discuss how to use the funds we raised to better serve the Shawano County Community.

- Bell ringers - we can always use more bell ringers at Christmas time. The money we raise in Shawano County stays in Shawano County and becomes our budget for the next year.

- Voucher Writers - sitting down and meeting with people to discuss their needs, make referrals to other agencies, and provide financial assistance in the form of a voucher for rent or utility assistance.

For more information about these opportunities, please contact Sarah Lederer, Hospice Volunteer Specialist at (920) 422-6884 or sarah.lederer@thedacare.org.

Our comprehensive, nonprofit hospice program is designed to bring comfort, dignity, emotional support and hope to those facing a life-limiting illness. We work as partners with patients, families, community care facilities and physicians to ensure all aspects of the patient’s end-of life healthcare needs are being met.

Various one-time volunteer opportunities exist such as patient visits in facilities and homes, administrative assistance, pet therapy, music enhancement, hopes and dreams and peaceful presence.

For more information about these opportunities, please contact Terri Harmala at tharmala62@gmail.com or 920-660-4289

We are seeking dedicated volunteers who are passionate in promoting the NAMI WRR for Mental Health Awareness in our communities. Our mission is to support advocacy through education and resource connections for those suffering with Mental Illness and their Caregivers. We would like to expand our volunteers to attend/participate in community events, membership seeking, and funding opportunities toward a sustainable office space for folks to learn more about NAMI WRR services.

In addition to these opportunities, we are always open to invitations for us to attend community or other group connection events.

We Need You!!!!!

Do you have a heart for kids and a desire to give back to your community?

Safe Haven is looking for childcare volunteers to help support families during our weekly adult support group.

When: Every Thursday night, 6:00–7:30 PM

Where: Safe Haven

Children: 2 to 15 kids - all ages

What You Need to Know:

Volunteers must be 18 or older

Must complete a volunteer application & background check

Safe Haven staff will always be present—you won’t be alone!

You don’t need to commit to every Thursday—even helping once a month makes a big difference. We’ll work with your schedule!

Your time gives parents and survivors the space to focus on healing, knowing their little ones are in good hands.

Interested? Call us today and speak to April! You can also find information on our website. 715-526-3421

https://www.shawanoshelter.org/about-8

Join us for the 3rd Annual Where's WAMSCO Scavenger Hunt! From June 15 - July 20, 2025, WAMSCO will have hidden 4 TREASURE BOXES at 4 different waterways in Shawano County. Each week, we'll release a clue for each location in the form of a riddle on our website and socials. Find each location and take a team picture with our WAMSCO treasure boxes. Once you've taken all 4 pictures, send them to us via email: wamsco.outreach@gmail.com, and we'll enter you into a drawing where you can win AWESOME PRIZES! Will you be able to find them all?

Date: June 15 - July 20, 2025
Contact us at (715) 851-7840 or wamsco.outreach@gmail.com