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VOLUNTEER WORK IN OSHKOSH

www.volunteercenter.net

If you call an agency about an opportunity, please let them know that you found the information in the Volunteer Center's newsletter. Please post on your bulletin board . Thank you.

Salvation Army needs volunteers as food services workers. Groups or individuals may volunteer Mon - Fri from 10 am to 1 pm and 4 pm to 6:30 pm. Volunteers are also needed to help stock pantry shelves with donated food items. This is a flexible schedule volunteer opportunity between Mon to Fri between 12:30 pm and 4:00 pm. Volunteer are needed as driver assistants to help with furniture pick ups and drop offs. You must be flexible or on call basis. For more information, contact Velma Simpson at (920) 232-7660.
Winnebago County Literacy Council is looking for volunteers wanting to share the gift of reading. Our trained tutors help those who do not speak our language or people with low literacy skills to effectively read, write, speak, and understand English. Tutors and students meet once a week for at least an hour and a half. We need volunteer to help with our Family Literacy Program working with adults or children. Our Family Literacy Program meets twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays at St. John's Lutheran Church from 12:30 to 2:30 pm. Additional volunteer opportunities are as follows: help us out with mailing projects, data entry, translating for non-native students, recruiting & referring students and tutors, serving on our Board of Directors, and more! If you are interested in volunteering, you can register for an upcoming Informational Session Feb 20, Mar 4, or Mar19 on our website at www.winlit.org, or call (920) 236-5185.
Aurora VNA Hospice is looking for special people. Someone needs your help TODAY. Everyone has something special to offer hospice. Typically the needs are simple - companionship, emotional support, someone to hold a hand or just listen. We also need new/used baby monitors and new 500 piece jigsaw puzzles, please call Jayne Syrjamaki at 232-6535 or jayne.syrjamaki@aurora.org.
Boys & Girls Club is looking for volunteers. Be a chaperone and supervise a group of children or be a friend and become a companion and offer advice to developing children. Come help us in our office by stuffing envelopes, data entry, filing and more. Or build your Resume by working in program-specific areas that suit your background and skills like art, sports, music and drama, and computer technology. Be a mentor and tutor a child. For more information, contact Tiffanie Bolling at (920) 233-1414 or tiffanieb@bgco.us.
Reach Counseling Services is dedicated to assisting survivors of sexual assault and abuse, their families, and others affected. We are looking for volunteers to be Volunteer Victim Advocates and Volunteer Group Facilitator's. Please contact Nicole at 920-426-1460 or nikki@reachcounseling.com for more information.
Clarity Care is looking for volunteers to help with maintenance. Volunteer opportunities include painting indoor common areas, window washing, etc. To volunteer, contact Kathy Murphy at (920) 236-6560 or Kathy.murphy@claritycare.org. Back to Top Of Page
ARC-Winnebago County Disability Association is looking for volunteers to help cook and serve that special high carb meal downtown the night before the Half Marathon. Come be part of the fun and help the athletes! Call Ashley Hesse at (920) 236-9230 or Ashley@arcwinnebago.com for more information or to volunteer.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fox Valley Region is looking for volunteers. Become a "Big Brother, Big Sister or Big Couple" for one of 28 girls or 65 boys. Some of our boys have been waiting over a year for a match. Spend your time with your little at their school during lunch hour or after school. You can start at any time. Make a difference in a child's life. Contact Big Brothers Big Sisters (920) 231-2442 Oshkosh or (920) 739-3542 Appleton.
American Red Cross is in need of volunteers to assist them at the Front Desk. If you like office work, this is the volunteer opportunity for you! Training is provided. Come work with us and become part of our team!! For more information, contact Volunteer Coordinator at (920) 231-3590 or redcross@ecw-redcross.org
Oshkosh Correctional Institution has a number of volunteer opportunities. 1) Circles of Support - This group meets twice per month, in the community, with offenders recently released from prison. Our mission is to assist the transition from "offender" to "citizen." The Circle offers support by listening and encouraging. Contact Ann.Schoen@Wisconsin.gov. 2) Self-Help, AA, NA and all areas of religious programming - volunteers are needed to facilitate groups and related activities inside the institution. 3) Pre-Release Curriculum - Our goal is to better prepare inmates for release to their home communities. The curriculum covers wellness, education, employment, family support, financial literacy, health, housing, personal development and transportation. Volunteers are needed to facilitate discussion and learning activities related to the curriculum. Contact Joanne Stumpf for more information at (920) 231-4010 or Joanne.Stumpf@Wisconsin.gov.
Aurora is looking for volunteers to help Gift Shop and Waiting Room/Patient Information Areas to Spiritual Areas to crafter and entertainers to Knitters nook and Tuesday Teacart. Something for everyone!! Contact John Nieman at 9920) 456-7013 or john.nieman@aurora.org for more information or to volunteer.
Advocap is seeking volunteers for their meal sites. Contact Laura Harvey at (920) 725-2791 or email laurah@advocap.org.
Habitat for Humanity needs volunteers for Office Help. A few hours a week would be a huge help. Duties would include helping with general office tasks, answering the phone and small projects. Contact Brittany Flack at (920) 235-3535 or adminco@habitatoshkosh.org.
Lutheran Homes of Oshkosh needs volunteer Chapel Assistants for Wednesday and Sunday morning worship services. Volunteers are also needed for one-on-one visits with residents (flexible hours). They are looking for volunteers to play card games as a group; they would include skipbo, scat, sheepshead and more! Lutheran Homes needs volunteer assistants/bartenders for our Happy Hour (non- alcoholic) on Tuesday afternoons from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Other opportunities include: Pharmacy delivery volunteer (3-4 hours a week), volunteers to assist with activities such as arts & crafts, reading, games, Sojourners Ministry, and grounds maintenance. You can also help work in our gift shop, transport residents to the beauty shop, or to resident activities. Volunteer as an individual, group or family. Contact Jill Novotny for more information at (920) 232-5282 or jnovotny@lutheranhomes.com.
Winnebago Mental Health Institute needs volunteers for their Gift Cottage. Volunteers are needed once a month or weekly, depending on the schedule of the volunteer. For more information on day and time, call Kim at 235-490 ext. 2345 or email verstkm@dhfs.state.wi.us.
Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to help in a retail setting. Various types of volunteer opportunities are available. Shift hours are flexible. You can volunteer on weekends also. You can help us sort clothes, price items, arrange merchandise. Contact Rachel Ortiz at (920) 232-7662 for more information.
Oshkosh Family Inc is seeking volunteers. Share your lunch hour once a week with some special people. Deliver Meals on Wheels to homebound seniors in the city of Oshkosh. A 3-6 month commitment is appreciated. Contact Judy Richey at (920) 231-9520 or jarmow@oshkoshfamily.org.
Oshkosh Seniors Center is looking for Computer program instructor volunteers. Instructors are needed to support our computer program at the Oshkosh Seniors Center. The program includes instructional classes and computer lab. Requirements include a high level of proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Internet and email. Friends of the OSC reception desk volunteers are wanted to work at the Friends reception desk. Duties include greeting, answering the phone, making out membership cards, accepting payments, writing out receipts, making phone calls as needed, and answering questions about membership in the Friends of OSC. Shifts are 8-12 noon and 12-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Work once a month or as often as you like! Gift Shop volunteers are needed to work in the gift shop at the new location - the North building. The hours of operation are 8 a.m. - 12 noon, Monday through Friday. For more information or to volunteer, Contact Julie Zuleger, Volunteer Coordinator, at 232-5306 or jzuleger@ci.oshkosh.wi.us. Back to Top Of Page
Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services, Inc. is in need of volunteers for the front desk reception area. We need 8 volunteers to provide coverage for the public and our clients. Training and support is provided. For more information or to volunteer, contact Dan Scoville at (920) 235-5998 or dscoville@christineann.net.
Labor of Love Pregnancy Resource Center is looking for volunteers. Their ministry provides free, confidential, and practical help to women facing unplanned pregnancies. We are advocates for the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death. We do not recommend or refer for abortions or abortifacients. The ideal volunteer will be Christian and 18 years or older. Client Advocate: Trained volunteers meet one-to-one for individualized, supportive and practical help to women facing an unplanned pregnancy. Training is provided. Receptionist: Greet clients, answer phone, miscellaneous clerical and data entry. Special Events/Marketing: Assist with annual fund raising events such as the Walk for Life, Annual Banquet and Baby Bottle Boomerang; assist with quarterly newsletter, advertising and brochures. Board of Directors: Governance and servant leadership to oversee the overall health and operation of the organization. For more information or to volunteer, contact Ginnie Anderson at (920) 231-6006 or laboroflove@newbc.rr.com.
Mercy Medical Center is seeking volunteers for Information, Reception and Mercy Oakwood Desk. Volunteers greet and provide information and directions to visitors and patients. Duties also include answering desk telephone and keeping the lobby area tidy. The Mercy Medical Center Gift Shop would enjoy your presence. It is a cheery place to spend time as a volunteer and a great place to shop. Shop here and assist customers in shopping for baby gifts, fashionable jewelry, trendy clothing, gourmet candy and many other unique items. Volunteers who enjoy making craft items are needed to assist with making paper flowers and other types of creations to be sold in the Gift Shop or given to patients. Creative volunteers are also needed to make tray favors to be given to Mercy patients on eight of the major holidays. Depending on the item, volunteers can either work at the hospital or make things at home. For more information, please contact Mercy Medical Center Volunteer Services at 223-0225 or apply online at affinityhealth.org/volunteer.
Pickett Community Center is having a delicious country style breakfast that is held once a month on the second Sunday mornings each month from October through May from 9.a.m to 1 p.m. Eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, toast, cheese curds, fruit salad, coffee and milk are cooked and served by the various service clubs who use the Community Center. Raffles and bake sales are also part of the Pickett Country Breakfast experience. Dates are March 9, April 13, and May 11. For more information, contact (920) 589-6111 or pickettcc@centurytel.net.
Oaklawn Elementary School is looking for volunteers to play cribbage and/or chess with students from 11 am to noon on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. You can work one day or all three. For more information, contact Vicki Drabandt at vicki@volunteercenter.net or (920) 230-3663.
Girl Scouts of the Fox River Area is in need of volunteers. Be a Club GS Facilitator - Lead a 20-60 minute program once a week at lunch or after school. Read lesson prior to session, set up, lead the program and clean up. Materials are provided. Game On! A Girl Scout/Boy Scout Thing! Facilitator - Lead a 60 minute values-based afternoon or evening program once a week. Create lesson prior to session, set up, lead the program and clean up. Materials are provided. This program is in collaboration with Boy Scouts of America. Troop/Group Leader or Co-leader - Work with girls to develop self-potential, relate to others, develop values, and contribute to society through community service. The time needed varies and is flexible. Special Events Coordinator/Assistant - Organize or help with event set up, site/facility reservations and/or program delivery. Time needed varies. Volunteer for one or more of the 60+ events planned each year. Shop Inventory - Come and help us with our end of year inventory in our Council Shop. Many hands make fast work! Typically takes place the first full week of January. Time is flexible. Help out the Camp Guy! Girls, age 14 and up, are needed to help out at our program center or camp properties. Projects could be lawn, prairie or building maintenance, including, but not limited to, seed collection or plant control. For more information, contact: Kathy Matthees, 920-734-7069 or 800-924-1211, ext. 24, or volunteer@gsfra.org.
Webster Stanley Middle School is looking for volunteers to help students with reading, writing and mathematics. The hours available would be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00-4:15p.m. 6 volunteers are needed to weekly be a mentor to boys and girls. Hours are flexible to suit your schedule. Volunteers are also need for inside and outside lunch supervision. Shifts are from 11:50 to 1:00 pm. You can work all 3 lunch shifts or work one 20 minute shift. Volunteers are needed Mon through Fri. For more information or to volunteer, contact Vicki Drabandt at (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net . Back to Top Of Page
Merrill Middle School needs volunteers to tutor in the afternoons with Middle school students. The hours available would be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and every other Wednesday from 3:00-4:15 p.m. For more information contact Vicki Drabandt at the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin, (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net.
South Park Middle School is looking for volunteers to help tutor students with math, reading and writing skills. The hours available would be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 3-4 p.m. and the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 8-10 a.m. For more information contact Vicki Drabandt at the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin, (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net.
Perry Tipler Middle School needs volunteers to tutor middle school students in the afternoons. Hours available would be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 3-4 p.m. For more information contact Vicki Drabandt at the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin, (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net .
Smith Elementary School is looking for volunteers to tutor 2 girls in reading from 2 - 2:45 daily at Smith School and help them catch up to the Oshkosh Curriculum. They have moved in from other districts. We need 10 tutors for our students. The tutoring program runs from 7:00 - 8:00 am Mon through Friday or our afternoon program from 3:00 - 4:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Volunteers can select the days that fit into their schedule. We have other volunteer opportunities during the day in addition to these specific times. Office volunteer help needed for approximately 2 hours per week. Duties would include laminating, cutting, running forms off, etc. For more information, contact Vicki Drabandt at (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercnter.net.
Jefferson Elementary School needs 12 more volunteers for tutoring children in math games and reading. Select the day that works best for you! Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 3:00 - 4:00 pm. Come get to know the future generation! Come be a Breakfast Program volunteer between 7 - 8 am Monday through Friday. This is a great volunteer opportunity for people who enjoy children. Volunteer duties include playing games, supervising children, sharing your hobbies, etc. For more information, contact Vicki Drabandt at the Volunteer Center, (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net.
Green Meadow Elementary is seeking volunteers to help with tutoring during morning hours and after school hours. You would be helping elementary students with reading, writing math and possibly playing some games. The hours needed are Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:00-8:45 a.m. and Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:35-4:30 p.m. For more information contact Vicki Drabandt at the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin, (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net .
Oakwood Elementary School needs volunteers to help tutor elementary aged kids. You would be helping with their reading, writing and mathematics skills. The hours needed are Tuesday and Thursdays from 3:45-4:45 p.m. For more information contact Vicki Drabandt at the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin, (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net .
Shapiro Elementary needs volunteers to help tutor during after school hours. The times needed are Monday and Tuesdays from 2:45-3:45 p.m. You would be helping students with the basics of math, reading and writing. For more information contact Vicki Drabandt at the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin, (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net. Back to Top Of Page
Carl Traeger Elementary School needs volunteers to tutor students after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-4 p.m. For more information contact Vicki Drabandt at the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin, (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net .
Washington Elementary School is looking for tutors for after school to help students with reading, writing and mathematics. Hours available are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45-4:00p.m. For more information contact Vicki Drabandt at the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin, (920) 230-3663 orvicki@volunteercenter.net .
Emmeline Cook Elementary School needs volunteer help for after school tutoring in the subjects of math, reading and writing. The hours would be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-4 p.m. For more information contact Vicki Drabandt at the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin, (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net .
Merrill Elementary School needs tutors for after school helping students with reading, writing and mathematics. The available hours would be on Mondays from 2:45-3:45 p.m. For more information contact Vicki Drabandt at the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin, (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net .
Franklin Elementary School is in need of volunteer help for tutoring. The hours available would be Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. You would be helping the students with reading, writing and math. For more information contact Vicki Drabandt at the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin, (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net.
Lincoln Elementary School needs volunteers to help tutor elementary students with reading, writing and mathematics. The hours available would be Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 2:45-4:00p.m. For more information contact Vicki Drabandt at the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin, (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net .
Read Elementary School needs volunteers to help tutor students in reading, writing and math. The hours available would be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:35-4:00p.m. For more information contact Vicki Drabandt at the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin, (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net .
Lakeside Elementary School is looking for volunteers to help tutor elementary school students with reading, writing and mathematics skills. The hours available are Mondays and Thursdays from 3:35-4:30 p.m. For more information contact Vicki Drabandt at the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin, (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net . Back to Top Of Page
Oaklawn Elementary School is looking for volunteers to help tutor students during the school hours. Hours available are Monday through Friday approximately from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. For more information contact Vicki Drabandt at the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin, (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net .
Carl Traeger Middle School is looking for volunteers to help tutor Middle school students with reading, writing and math skills. The hours available would be Monday through Thursday from 3-4 p.m. For more information contact Vicki Drabandt at the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin, (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net .
Roosevelt Elementary School needs volunteers to tutor children in reading and math. Volunteer one day or both! Program runs Monday and Thursday 2:45 to 4:00 pm. For more, contact Vicki Drabandt at (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net.

Salvation Army needs volunteers as food services workers. Groups or individuals may volunteer Mon - Fri from 10 am to 1 pm and 4 pm to 6:30 pm. Volunteers are also needed to help stock pantry shelves with donated food items. This is a flexible schedule volunteer opportunity between Mon to Fri between 12:30 pm and 4:00 pm. Volunteer are needed as driver assistants to help with furniture pick ups and drop offs. You must be flexible or on call basis. For more information, contact Velma Simpson at (920) 232-7660.

Winnebago County Literacy Council is looking for volunteers wanting to share the gift of reading. Our trained tutors help those who do not speak our language or people with low literacy skills to effectively read, write, speak, and understand English. Tutors and students meet once a week for at least an hour and a half. We need volunteer to help with our Family Literacy Program working with adults or children. Our Family Literacy Program meets twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays at St. John's Lutheran Church from 12:30 to 2:30 pm. Additional volunteer opportunities are as follows: help us out with mailing projects, data entry, translating for non-native students, recruiting & referring students and tutors, serving on our Board of Directors, and more! If you are interested in volunteering, you can register for an upcoming Informational Session Feb 20, Mar 4, or Mar19 on our website at www.winlit.org, or call (920) 236-5185.

Aurora VNA Hospice is looking for special people. Someone needs your help TODAY. Everyone has something special to offer hospice. Typically the needs are simple - companionship, emotional support, someone to hold a hand or just listen. We also need new/used baby monitors and new 500 piece jigsaw puzzles, please call Jayne Syrjamaki at 232-6535 or jayne.syrjamaki@aurora.org.

Boys & Girls Club is looking for volunteers. Be a chaperone and supervise a group of children or be a friend and become a companion and offer advice to developing children. Come help us in our office by stuffing envelopes, data entry, filing and more. Or build your Resume by working in program-specific areas that suit your background and skills like art, sports, music and drama, and computer technology. Be a mentor and tutor a child. For more information, contact Tiffanie Bolling at (920) 233-1414 or tiffanieb@bgco.us.

Reach Counseling Services is dedicated to assisting survivors of sexual assault and abuse, their families, and others affected. We are looking for volunteers to be Volunteer Victim Advocates and Volunteer Group Facilitator's. Please contact Nicole at 920-426-1460 or nikki@reachcounseling.com for more information.

Clarity Care is looking for volunteers to help with maintenance. Volunteer opportunities include painting indoor common areas, window washing, etc. To volunteer, contact Kathy Murphy at (920) 236-6560 or Kathy.murphy@claritycare.org.

ARC-Winnebago County Disability Association is looking for volunteers to help cook and serve that special high carb meal downtown the night before the Half Marathon. Come be part of the fun and help the athletes! Call Ashley Hesse at (920) 236-9230 or Ashley@arcwinnebago.com for more information or to volunteer.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fox Valley Region is looking for volunteers. Become a "Big Brother, Big Sister or Big Couple" for one of 28 girls or 65 boys. Some of our boys have been waiting over a year for a match. Spend your time with your little at their school during lunch hour or after school. You can start at any time. Make a difference in a child's life. Contact Big Brothers Big Sisters (920) 231-2442 Oshkosh or (920) 739-3542 Appleton.

American Red Cross is in need of volunteers to assist them at the Front Desk. If you like office work, this is the volunteer opportunity for you! Training is provided. Come work with us and become part of our team!! For more information, contact Volunteer Coordinator at (920) 231-3590 or redcross@ecw-redcross.org

Oshkosh Correctional Institution has a number of volunteer opportunities. 1) Circles of Support - This group meets twice per month, in the community, with offenders recently released from prison. Our mission is to assist the transition from "offender" to "citizen." The Circle offers support by listening and encouraging. Contact Ann.Schoen@Wisconsin.gov. 2) Self-Help, AA, NA and all areas of religious programming - volunteers are needed to facilitate groups and related activities inside the institution. 3) Pre-Release Curriculum - Our goal is to better prepare inmates for release to their home communities. The curriculum covers wellness, education, employment, family support, financial literacy, health, housing, personal development and transportation. Volunteers are needed to facilitate discussion and learning activities related to the curriculum. Contact Joanne Stumpf for more information at (920) 231-4010 or Joanne.Stumpf@Wisconsin.gov.

Aurora is looking for volunteers to help Gift Shop and Waiting Room/Patient Information Areas to Spiritual Areas to crafter and entertainers to Knitters nook and Tuesday Teacart. Something for everyone!! Contact John Nieman at 9920) 456-7013 or john.nieman@aurora.org for more information or to volunteer.

Advocap is seeking volunteers for their meal sites. Contact Laura Harvey at (920) 725-2791 or email laurah@advocap.org.

Habitat for Humanity needs volunteers for Office Help. A few hours a week would be a huge help. Duties would include helping with general office tasks, answering the phone and small projects. Contact Brittany Flack at (920) 235-3535 or adminco@habitatoshkosh.org.

Lutheran Homes of Oshkosh needs volunteer Chapel Assistants for Wednesday and Sunday morning worship services. Volunteers are also needed for one-on-one visits with residents (flexible hours). They are looking for volunteers to play card games as a group; they would include skipbo, scat, sheepshead and more! Lutheran Homes needs volunteer assistants/bartenders for our Happy Hour (non- alcoholic) on Tuesday afternoons from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Other opportunities include: Pharmacy delivery volunteer (3-4 hours a week), volunteers to assist with activities such as arts & crafts, reading, games, Sojourners Ministry, and grounds maintenance. You can also help work in our gift shop, transport residents to the beauty shop, or to resident activities. Volunteer as an individual, group or family. Contact Jill Novotny for more information at (920) 232-5282 or jnovotny@lutheranhomes.com.

Winnebago Mental Health Institute needs volunteers for their Gift Cottage. Volunteers are needed once a month or weekly, depending on the schedule of the volunteer. For more information on day and time, call Kim at 235-490 ext. 2345 or email verstkm@dhfs.state.wi.us.

Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to help in a retail setting. Various types of volunteer opportunities are available. Shift hours are flexible. You can volunteer on weekends also. You can help us sort clothes, price items, arrange merchandise. Contact Rachel Ortiz at (920) 232-7662 for more information.

Oshkosh Family Inc is seeking volunteers. Share your lunch hour once a week with some special people. Deliver Meals on Wheels to homebound seniors in the city of Oshkosh. A 3-6 month commitment is appreciated. Contact Judy Richey at (920) 231-9520 or jarmow@oshkoshfamily.org.

Oshkosh Seniors Center is looking for Computer program instructor volunteers. Instructors are needed to support our computer program at the Oshkosh Seniors Center. The program includes instructional classes and computer lab. Requirements include a high level of proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Internet and email. Friends of the OSC reception desk volunteers are wanted to work at the Friends reception desk. Duties include greeting, answering the phone, making out membership cards, accepting payments, writing out receipts, making phone calls as needed, and answering questions about membership in the Friends of OSC. Shifts are 8-12 noon and 12-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Work once a month or as often as you like! Gift Shop volunteers are needed to work in the gift shop at the new location - the North building. The hours of operation are 8 a.m. - 12 noon, Monday through Friday. For more information or to volunteer, Contact Julie Zuleger, Volunteer Coordinator, at 232-5306 or jzuleger@ci.oshkosh.wi.us.

Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services, Inc. is in need of volunteers for the front desk reception area. We need 8 volunteers to provide coverage for the public and our clients. Training and support is provided. For more information or to volunteer, contact Dan Scoville at (920) 235-5998 or dscoville@christineann.net.

Labor of Love Pregnancy Resource Center is looking for volunteers. Their ministry provides free, confidential, and practical help to women facing unplanned pregnancies. We are advocates for the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death. We do not recommend or refer for abortions or abortifacients. The ideal volunteer will be Christian and 18 years or older. Client Advocate: Trained volunteers meet one-to-one for individualized, supportive and practical help to women facing an unplanned pregnancy. Training is provided. Receptionist: Greet clients, answer phone, miscellaneous clerical and data entry. Special Events/Marketing: Assist with annual fund raising events such as the Walk for Life, Annual Banquet and Baby Bottle Boomerang; assist with quarterly newsletter, advertising and brochures. Board of Directors: Governance and servant leadership to oversee the overall health and operation of the organization. For more information or to volunteer, contact Ginnie Anderson at (920) 231-6006 or laboroflove@newbc.rr.com.

Mercy Medical Center is seeking volunteers for Information, Reception and Mercy Oakwood Desk. Volunteers greet and provide information and directions to visitors and patients. Duties also include answering desk telephone and keeping the lobby area tidy. The Mercy Medical Center Gift Shop would enjoy your presence. It is a cheery place to spend time as a volunteer and a great place to shop. Shop here and assist customers in shopping for baby gifts, fashionable jewelry, trendy clothing, gourmet candy and many other unique items. Volunteers who enjoy making craft items are needed to assist with making paper flowers and other types of creations to be sold in the Gift Shop or given to patients. Creative volunteers are also needed to make tray favors to be given to Mercy patients on eight of the major holidays. Depending on the item, volunteers can either work at the hospital or make things at home. For more information, please contact Mercy Medical Center Volunteer Services at 223-0225 or apply online at affinityhealth.org/volunteer.

Pickett Community Center is having a delicious country style breakfast that is held once a month on the second Sunday mornings each month from October through May from 9.a.m to 1 p.m. Eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, toast, cheese curds, fruit salad, coffee and milk are cooked and served by the various service clubs who use the Community Center. Raffles and bake sales are also part of the Pickett Country Breakfast experience. Dates are March 9, April 13, and May 11. For more information, contact (920) 589-6111 or pickettcc@centurytel.net.

Oaklawn Elementary School is looking for volunteers to play cribbage and/or chess with students from 11 am to noon on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. You can work one day or all three. For more information, contact Vicki Drabandt at vicki@volunteercenter.net or (920) 230-3663.

Girl Scouts of the Fox River Area is in need of volunteers. Be a Club GS Facilitator - Lead a 20-60 minute program once a week at lunch or after school. Read lesson prior to session, set up, lead the program and clean up. Materials are provided. Game On! A Girl Scout/Boy Scout Thing! Facilitator - Lead a 60 minute values-based afternoon or evening program once a week. Create lesson prior to session, set up, lead the program and clean up. Materials are provided. This program is in collaboration with Boy Scouts of America. Troop/Group Leader or Co-leader - Work with girls to develop self-potential, relate to others, develop values, and contribute to society through community service. The time needed varies and is flexible. Special Events Coordinator/Assistant - Organize or help with event set up, site/facility reservations and/or program delivery. Time needed varies. Volunteer for one or more of the 60+ events planned each year. Shop Inventory - Come and help us with our end of year inventory in our Council Shop. Many hands make fast work! Typically takes place the first full week of January. Time is flexible. Help out the Camp Guy! Girls, age 14 and up, are needed to help out at our program center or camp properties. Projects could be lawn, prairie or building maintenance, including, but not limited to, seed collection or plant control. For more information, contact: Kathy Matthees, 920-734-7069 or 800-924-1211, ext. 24, or volunteer@gsfra.org.

Webster Stanley Middle School is looking for volunteers to help students with reading, writing and mathematics. The hours available would be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00-4:15p.m. 6 volunteers are needed to weekly be a mentor to boys and girls. Hours are flexible to suit your schedule. Volunteers are also need for inside and outside lunch supervision. Shifts are from 11:50 to 1:00 pm. You can work all 3 lunch shifts or work one 20 minute shift. Volunteers are needed Mon through Fri. For more information or to volunteer, contact Vicki Drabandt at (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net .

Merrill Middle School needs volunteers to tutor in the afternoons with Middle school students. The hours available would be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and every other Wednesday from 3:00-4:15 p.m. For more information contact Vicki Drabandt at the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin, (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net.

South Park Middle School is looking for volunteers to help tutor students with math, reading and writing skills. The hours available would be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 3-4 p.m. and the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 8-10 a.m. For more information contact Vicki Drabandt at the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin, (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net.

Perry Tipler Middle School needs volunteers to tutor middle school students in the afternoons. Hours available would be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 3-4 p.m. For more information contact Vicki Drabandt at the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin, (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net .

Smith Elementary School is looking for volunteers to tutor 2 girls in reading from 2 - 2:45 daily at Smith School and help them catch up to the Oshkosh Curriculum. They have moved in from other districts. We need 10 tutors for our students. The tutoring program runs from 7:00 - 8:00 am Mon through Friday or our afternoon program from 3:00 - 4:00 pm Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Volunteers can select the days that fit into their schedule. We have other volunteer opportunities during the day in addition to these specific times. Office volunteer help needed for approximately 2 hours per week. Duties would include laminating, cutting, running forms off, etc. For more information, contact Vicki Drabandt at (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercnter.net.

Jefferson Elementary School needs 12 more volunteers for tutoring children in math games and reading. Select the day that works best for you! Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 3:00 - 4:00 pm. Come get to know the future generation! Come be a Breakfast Program volunteer between 7 - 8 am Monday through Friday. This is a great volunteer opportunity for people who enjoy children. Volunteer duties include playing games, supervising children, sharing your hobbies, etc. For more information, contact Vicki Drabandt at the Volunteer Center, (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net.

Green Meadow Elementary is seeking volunteers to help with tutoring during morning hours and after school hours. You would be helping elementary students with reading, writing math and possibly playing some games. The hours needed are Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:00-8:45 a.m. and Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:35-4:30 p.m. For more information contact Vicki Drabandt at the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin, (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net .

Oakwood Elementary School needs volunteers to help tutor elementary aged kids. You would be helping with their reading, writing and mathematics skills. The hours needed are Tuesday and Thursdays from 3:45-4:45 p.m. For more information contact Vicki Drabandt at the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin, (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net .

Shapiro Elementary needs volunteers to help tutor during after school hours. The times needed are Monday and Tuesdays from 2:45-3:45 p.m. You would be helping students with the basics of math, reading and writing. For more information contact Vicki Drabandt at the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin, (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net.

Carl Traeger Elementary School needs volunteers to tutor students after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-4 p.m. For more information contact Vicki Drabandt at the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin, (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net .

Washington Elementary School is looking for tutors for after school to help students with reading, writing and mathematics. Hours available are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45-4:00p.m. For more information contact Vicki Drabandt at the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin, (920) 230-3663 orvicki@volunteercenter.net .

Emmeline Cook Elementary School needs volunteer help for after school tutoring in the subjects of math, reading and writing. The hours would be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-4 p.m. For more information contact Vicki Drabandt at the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin, (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net .

Merrill Elementary School needs tutors for after school helping students with reading, writing and mathematics. The available hours would be on Mondays from 2:45-3:45 p.m. For more information contact Vicki Drabandt at the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin, (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net .

Franklin Elementary School is in need of volunteer help for tutoring. The hours available would be Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. You would be helping the students with reading, writing and math. For more information contact Vicki Drabandt at the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin, (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net.

Lincoln Elementary School needs volunteers to help tutor elementary students with reading, writing and mathematics. The hours available would be Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 2:45-4:00p.m. For more information contact Vicki Drabandt at the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin, (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net .

Read Elementary School needs volunteers to help tutor students in reading, writing and math. The hours available would be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:35-4:00p.m. For more information contact Vicki Drabandt at the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin, (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net .

Lakeside Elementary School is looking for volunteers to help tutor elementary school students with reading, writing and mathematics skills. The hours available are Mondays and Thursdays from 3:35-4:30 p.m. For more information contact Vicki Drabandt at the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin, (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net .

Oaklawn Elementary School is looking for volunteers to help tutor students during the school hours. Hours available are Monday through Friday approximately from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. For more information contact Vicki Drabandt at the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin, (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net .

Carl Traeger Middle School is looking for volunteers to help tutor Middle school students with reading, writing and math skills. The hours available would be Monday through Thursday from 3-4 p.m. For more information contact Vicki Drabandt at the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin, (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net .

Roosevelt Elementary School needs volunteers to tutor children in reading and math. Volunteer one day or both! Program runs Monday and Thursday 2:45 to 4:00 pm. For more, contact Vicki Drabandt at (920) 230-3663 or vicki@volunteercenter.net.

Upcoming Special Events:
February 16 - Winnebago County Literacy Council is holding their annual Spelling Bee "How do you Spell Chocolate?" The middle school spelling bee will be in the morning; corporate in the afternoon. For more information, contact Liz Rice Janzen at Janzen@winlit.org or (920) 236-5185.
March 11 - Cerebral Palsy of Mideast Wisconsin Spring Dinner and Style Show at the Oshkosh Convention Center starting at 4:30 pm. Tickets are $20. Proceeds benefit the Respite House. Special appearance by Miss Oshkosh. To order tickets, call (920) 424-4071.
March 28 - Oshkosh Area United Way's Day of Caring. More than 250 volunteers are needed to perform community projects for non-profits such as painting, cleaning, yard work, delivering meals to the homebound and more. Volunteer work is from 8:00 am to noon. For more information, contact Sandra Reeser at (920) 235-8560 or sandra@oshkoshareaunitedway.org.
April 11 - ARC Winnebago County Disabilities is hosting a pre-dinner high carb meal (pasta diner) before the Half Marathon downtown. For more information, call (920) 236-9230.
May 3 - Human Race for non-profit organizations from 8:00 am to 11:00. Non-profits can focus on raising pledges for the walk while the Volunteer Center does all the organizing for the event. So it's an easy fund raising for your! To learn more, contact Vicki Drabandt (920) 230-3663.
June 13 - ARC Winnebago County Disabilities - ARTISTS for ARC will be held at UW-Oshkosh Ballroom from 5 pm to 10 pm. Tickets are $50 per person and include pre-dinner champagne buffet, dinner, and auction. For more information, call (920) 236-9230 or email Ashley@arcwinnebago.com.
June 23 - Clarity Care is hosting a Golf Charity at Lake Breeze Golf Course starting at 10:30 am. Cost is $115 per person or $400 for a foursome. For more information, contact Kathy Murphy at (920) 236-6560 or kathy.murphy@claritycare.org .

Upcoming Special Events:

February 16 -
Winnebago County Literacy Council is holding their annual Spelling Bee "How do you Spell Chocolate?" The middle school spelling bee will be in the morning; corporate in the afternoon. For more information, contact Liz Rice Janzen at Janzen@winlit.org or (920) 236-5185.

March 11 -
Cerebral Palsy of Mideast Wisconsin Spring Dinner and Style Show at the Oshkosh Convention Center starting at 4:30 pm. Tickets are $20. Proceeds benefit the Respite House. Special appearance by Miss Oshkosh. To order tickets, call (920) 424-4071.

March 28 -
Oshkosh Area United Way's Day of Caring. More than 250 volunteers are needed to perform community projects for non-profits such as painting, cleaning, yard work, delivering meals to the homebound and more. Volunteer work is from 8:00 am to noon. For more information, contact Sandra Reeser at (920) 235-8560 or sandra@oshkoshareaunitedway.org.

April 11 -
ARC Winnebago County Disabilities is hosting a pre-dinner high carb meal (pasta diner) before the Half Marathon downtown. For more information, call (920) 236-9230.

May 3 -
Human Race for non-profit organizations from 8:00 am to 11:00. Non-profits can focus on raising pledges for the walk while the Volunteer Center does all the organizing for the event. So it's an easy fund raising for your! To learn more, contact Vicki Drabandt (920) 230-3663.

June 13 -
ARC Winnebago County Disabilities - ARTISTS for ARC will be held at UW-Oshkosh Ballroom from 5 pm to 10 pm. Tickets are $50 per person and include pre-dinner champagne buffet, dinner, and auction. For more information, call (920) 236-9230 or email Ashley@arcwinnebago.com.

June 23 -
Clarity Care is hosting a Golf Charity at Lake Breeze Golf Course starting at 10:30 am. Cost is $115 per person or $400 for a foursome. For more information, contact Kathy Murphy at (920) 236-6560 or kathy.murphy@claritycare.org .