Volunteer opportunities in the Fox Valley: Week of July 7

Appleton Public Library: Keep the Children’s section organized by assisting with cart ordering and/or shelving. Shelving involves pushing a cart, placing items in order, and tidying books. Cart ordering involves arranging items on carts, and can be done while seated. Minimum of one 2-hour hour shift per week is requested, with shifts available mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Proficiency in alphabetical and numerical order required. Training provided. Contact: Colleen, cholz@apl.org

Girls on the Run of Northeast Wisconsin: Seeks Fall 2024 coaches for elementary and middle schools in the Fox Valley. Lead fun lessons at Lakeside, Hortonville, Lakeview, Neenah, or Johnston schools. No running experience needed. Must complete background check, training, and commit to a 10-week season from Sept. 9 to Nov. 15. Minimum age is 16. Contact: Kathy, kathy.olson@girlsontherun.org

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin: Is looking for volunteers to pack traditional tribal food boxes every other Wednesday through Dec. 4 in Appleton. Shifts are 8 to 10:45 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., with a brief orientation at the start. Each box contains perishable Indigenously sourced items. Contact: Andrew, aramsey@feedingamericawi.org

Fox Valley Literacy: Is looking for a volunteer driver for a newly arrived refugee family. They need transport to and from English class on Wednesday mornings. Pick up in Neenah at their home at 8:30 a.m., drop off in Appleton at 9 a.m., and/or return at 11 a.m. to pick them up for the return trip. Help this family overcome transportation barriers. Contact: Heather, heather@foxvalleylit.org or 920-991-9840

Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance: Seeks volunteers to Adopt-A-Launch. Visit a designated boat launch at least three times a year through Nov. 1 to check for invasive species, remove plants and litter, and report issues. Training provided. Contact: Chris, chris@fwwa.org

Journey Together Service Dog: Help socialize service dogs in training through this prison dog program that trains dogs to assist people with PTSD. Dogs are trained by inmates at Oshkosh Correctional Institution but need public exposure. Volunteers take dogs to public places like stores, parks, and restaurants on a flexible schedule. Orientation and training provided. Contact: Brenda, journeytogetherservicedog@gmail.com or journeytogetherservicedog.org

Linwood Community, A Ministry of Fox Valley Lutheran Homes: Is looking for friendly visitors to spend time with the residents – play games, do crafts or plan a luncheon. Share your passions and talents daily, weekly or monthly. Contact: Sue, 920-734-7225 or edasst.fvlhomes@gmail.com

Outagamie County Nutrition Program: Seeks meal site volunteers to provide meals to older adults in Appleton, Kaukauna, Seymour, and Hortonville. Duties include packing meals, setting tables, serving, and clean-up. Shifts are generally 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers must be 18, complete an application, background check, orientation, and training. Contact: Kelsey, kelsey.larson@outagamie.org or 920-832-2113

St. Vincent de Paul Neenah/Menasha: Is looking for volunteers to assist in their seasonal department. Tasks include helping with sorting items, pricing them, and putting them out on the sales floor. Schedule is flexible. Minimum age is 16. Contact: Ana, volunteercoordinator@svdpneenah.com or 920-727-1766, ext. 3

YMCA of the Fox Cities: Seeks youth sports coaches for various YMCA locations. Coaches provide skill development in sports like baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, tee-ball, track and field, and volleyball, while instilling values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Commitment is 2 to 6 hours per week for 6- to 8-week sessions on Saturdays and/or weeknights. Background check required. Contact: Kate, kyates@ymcafoxcities.org or Brandon, bvanderhoof@ymcafoxcities.org

Information provided by Volunteer Fox Cities, volunteerfoxcities.org, 920-832-9360