Week of November 16: Volunteer Needs
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Week of November 16: Volunteer Needs

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November 16, 2015

Join us for a volunteer project this week.

United Way Supply Drives

Location: Various
Date & Time: On-Going

As cold weather and the holidays approach, our partner agencies are in need of supplies to help their clients. Books, diapers, cold weather gear, frozen casseroles…there are many ways you can help! Host a supply drive with your coworkers, family, church, community group or friends. One-time or on-going opportunities are available. Find a supply drive!

Pathfinders

Location: Milwaukee
Date & Time: On-going

Pathfinders’ Drop-In Center provides basic needs assistance and case management to homeless youth and young adults ages 14-25. The Drop-In Center provides a “buffet style” dinner daily at 5:30 p.m. Volunteers can either prepare the food in our large kitchen or bring it to Pathfinders already prepared. Donations of take-out pizza and subs are appreciated as well! In all instances, volunteers are invited to join the youth and young adults in enjoying the meal! This is a great opportunity for groups with up to 8 people. Please be able to arrive at 5 p.m. to set-up prepared dinners or earlier, if needed, to prepare a meal to be served at 5:30 p.m. Dietary guidelines will be provided. Learn more and sign-up!

Friends of Abused Families

Location: West Bend
Date & Time: On-going

Volunteer to update client spaces including our library, general living areas as well as some of the office/meeting spaces. This volunteer activity is great for families, teens or adults in groups. Learn more and sign-up!

ProHealth Care

Location: Waukesha Memorial Hospital
Date & Time: On-going

Volunteer to greet family members, keep log of patient and doctor's name, document when patients visitor arrive, act as liaison between staff and family, keep family informed of procedure times, handle phones to and from nursing unit, keep vending machine area tidy and stocked and provide a supportive atmosphere for families. Volunteer must commit to 2-4 hours a week for 6 months. Applicants must have a sincere interest in work to be done and adhere to hospital policies and respect confidentiality. Training for specific volunteer assignment will be done in assigned department or unit. Learn more and sign-up!

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