Volunteer Opportunities From: Volunteer Oshkosh

We are looking for backup cashiers for our afternoon shift. We have openings M-F, but ideally someone who could come in at least once a week. Previous cashier experience a plus, but not required. All of our registers are protected with a Plexiglas barrier between the customer and cashier/bagger. If you have any questions you can contact our store at volunteer@svdposhkosh.org.

We are seeking help in our linen department. This would include sorting and pricing donations of blankets, towels, sheets and pillows. You would be partnered with one of our current volunteers. There is no minimum hourly requirement, and we offer flexible scheduling. Come support your community through good works!

Volunteer will assist the Curator of Collections and Exhibitions with researching, digitizing, organizing and filing general media, collections and exhibits records. Prior experience with photography and digital scanning is helpful, but not compulsory.

You will help facilitate hands-on art activities during our Art Activity Days that we hold one Saturday a month. Set up and help families create small non-glass crafts throughout the museum. Or help people create down in the studio. No experience is required except confidence in working with the public.

Help with preparation, facilitation, and clean-up of different glass-based projects. Glass classes and Art Activity Days require a lot of preparation for smooth running. Learn and practice things like cutting, cleaning and grinding glass. Time commitment: 1-3 hours/week.

Marketing is seeking volunteers who would like to assist in the areas of social media, graphic design, photography, video, and event preparation.

New Docent Training Program at Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass

If you have a passion for art and serving our community through engaging conversations with visitors of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities, we’d love to meet you!

What is a Docent?

A Docent is a museum volunteer who helps connect visitors with the collection and exhibitions of the Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass. You will be able to confidently lead Museum tours for adult and school groups. Docents provide opportunities for Museum visitors to engage, interpret, and create personal connections with art.

Why should I become a Docent?

As a Docent, you have the opportunity to:

How long is the training, and do I need previous experience?

Training involves five 2-hour sessions and no previous experience is required. The fifth session involves a final project which may extend the timing of the session. Training sessions will take place on Mondays from 3:00pm-5:00pm on June 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and July 8th. All sessions will be held on site at the Museum. More training sessions coming soon!

How do I join?

Art-lovers of all ages, experiences, and backgrounds are welcome in our Docent community! For next steps or more information, contact our Visitor Services and Volunteer Coordinator at eisch@bmmglass.com.

As the seasons change, so do the clothing needs of WMHI patients. We meet those needs by accepting, sorting, and displaying donated items in an area called Fashion Korner. Volunteers help sort donated clothing and make decisions concerning the items to be saved, given to other charities, or discarded. Other activities may include checking clothing racks for neatness and suitability, maintaining order in the fitting rooms, and decorating the area, with the option of helping patients select appropriate clothing. Volunteers should be able to assist four to six hours per month.

The Julaine Farrow Museum is located on the grounds of Winnebago Mental Health Institute and holds the history of WMHI and some of the early treatments for mental illness. We are looking for volunteers to help us catalog artifacts into PastPerfect (our computer database). Other responsibilities may include light housekeeping, yard work, and/or providing tours of the museum. The museum is open to the public each Thursday from 1 to 3:30pm, February through October. Volunteers should be able to contribute eight hours or more per month to the museum. 

Act as volunteer court appointed guardian for individuals deemed incompetent who require health care and/or financial decision-making assistance. This volunteer opportunity is a long term commitment. Individuals in need of a court appointed guardian may be referred to as "ward". Volunteer guardian would be responsible for annual financial reporting, at least quarterly visits with the "ward" and participation in "ward's" plan of care.  Initial training for volunteer guardians is provided by Winnebago County Aging and Disability Resource (ADRC) staff and full background check will be required. Time commitment will vary based on ward's needs. Communication with the ward, the court system, Adult Protective Services (APS) staff, service providers and financial institution(s) is required. 

Looking for Victim Crisis Response Volunteers to Address Trauma

The Fox Cities Victim Crisis Response (VCR) Team is looking to expand its services within Winnebago County, specifically to the Oshkosh area. The VCR team is a professional volunteer organization designed to assist local police departments in providing support, assistance and resources to members of the community and their families who are victims/survivors of crime or who are in crisis. Trained VCR volunteers respond directly to the scene when requested by members of the partnering police agencies. Last year, the VCR program responded to an average of 300 emergency calls, serving 1,300 community members. Based on the recommendations and work of the Winnebago County Overdose Fatality Reviews and the lead from the Oshkosh Police Department, the VCR program is looking for 10 volunteers to be trained and to begin volunteering this fall, so this successful program can meet the needs of Oshkosh community members. 

VCR volunteers will be working within Winnebago and Outagamie counties for a minimum of 12 hours of on-call time per month. Ideal volunteers are over 18, successfully pass a background check, and people who are understanding, empathetic, and compassionate for those experiencing a traumatic event. Additionally volunteers would need to be reliable, to be respectful of law enforcement and first responders, have a personal cell phone with a data plan, have a valid driver’s license, have valid auto insurance and have a reliable vehicle. VCR volunteers respond with immediate assistance to support the needs of victims/survivors of crime and those in crisis, primarily with emotional support, safety, information, and community referrals; they enhance the quality of justice by fostering an increased willingness of victims/survivors and witnesses to cooperate with law enforcement after they have reported a crime; they assist law enforcement officers by attending to the immediate on-scene emotional needs of victims/survivors of crime and crisis; and they attend monthly training meetings to develop personal skills and team building.

All volunteers go through 24 hours of training and will be matched with VCR mentors. If you're interested please contact Volunteer Coordination and Community Outreach Manager, at info@victimcrisisresponse.org #920-422-8205 or apply here: https://victimcrisisresponse.org/volunteer-application/. Training will start this fall and applications are due by September 1st.

Cross-Cultural Friendship Partner

The clients that World Relief Fox Valley serves experience a time of adjustment into US culture as they seek to become self-sufficient. Creating a welcoming environment by giving your time and friendship will mean more to your partner than anything else you can give. Americans can feel overwhelmed by the desire to give material items when we see individuals who have very little. In the end, the best thing you can give to your partner will be friendship, time and encouragement.

Fun Cross-Cultural Activities

Each Community Mentor/ Friendship Partner is encouraged to make this experience their own. Plan activities for your partner that would be fun for them and for you. Organize a picnic, celebrate your (or their) holidays over a meal, take them to concerts or other events in the community. The sky is the limit! 

ELL (English Language Learner)

Tutor your partner in English to supplement the instruction that they receive in their ELL programs.  Examples can include: practicing dialogue from their ELL program’s curriculum, flash cards, play charades, label furniture with paper titled with correct English names, children’s books (especially with audio books included).

3 to 4 month commitment

Minimum twice per month

Must complete Application

https://worldrelieffoxvalley.org/volunteer-application

Must complete Background Check

Must attend Volunteer Orientation

World Relief Fox Valley Staff will provide guidance

General Store help needed. This can include assisting at our drop off, sorting and putting out priced donations, and helping at the front registers or jewelry department. If you have any questions you can contact our store at volunteer@svdposhkosh.org.

We need help painting our upstairs bedrooms! At the COTS Men's building located on Koeller St. in Oshkosh, we are looking for volunteers to help finish painting men's bedrooms. The faster the bedrooms are finished the faster we can accept new residents to move in!

Our Oshkosh office will be relocating on January 20, 2020.  Our firm policy is to retain closed files for a period of ten years.  After the move, we will need volunteers who are willing to help organize the files in our new space. 

BEAMING is looking for volunteers to do general grounds keeping, fence tightening, muck outdoor pens, paint and keep our facility looking great. We encourage you to fill out our application at www.BEAMINGinc.org or contact Center Director Katie Samuelson directly at 920-851-6160.  

Other projects : building a small storage shed, tables, plant stands bird and bat houses. 

Potential other items: Side walking with clients of BEAMING (Senior Citizens) from Riding in the Moment

Assisting in special events. 

Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes is always looking for volunteers to come into our office (or we can come to you with materials too) and assemble marketing materials seasonally.  For example we may have a need to create new member goody bags, holiday parade candy canes, teacher flyers, school mailings, cookie sales kits, or camp kits.  

We are looking for a photographer to take professional headshots of our staff.  There are currently ten attorneys, three paralegals, and one IT manager in the Oshkosh office. 

Our furniture department is looking for help attending to our donation drop off. This would consist of helping customers unload their donations or load up their purchases. They will then be sorted out to various departments. The days of operation for our drop off are Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. With this position you will be both outdoors and indoors. Must be able to lift a minimum of 25lbs. There are no minimum hourly requirements, and we have flexible scheduling available. Come support the community through charitable works!

We are looking for backup cashiers/baggers for our Saturday morning shift. If you choose to volunteer in this position, you will be partnered with another employee or volunteer. Ideally, we are looking for someone who can work 12-4, but any hours in between are also acceptable. Previous cashier experience a plus, but not required. All of our registers are protected with a Plexiglas barrier between the customer and cashier/bagger. If you have any questions you can contact our store at volunteer@svdposhkosh.org.

Our cashiers and baggers work in 3 hour to 3.5 shifts. If you choose to volunteer in this position, you will be partnered with another employee or volunteer. All of our registers are protected with a Plexiglas barrier between the customer and cashier/bagger. If you have any questions you can contact our store at volunteer@svdposhkosh.org.

Partner with the Girl Scout staff to change the lives of girls in our community! Board members attend four meetings a year and represent Girl Scouting in their communities. They share their expertise and open doors for financial gifts to Girl Scouts in their communities.

Assist customers at jewelry counter. Sort, price, and put out jewelry and cosmetics. This is a predominantly seated position, and low impact. We have openings Tuesday through Thursday at this time. 3.5 hours preferred, but we are willing to work with shorter shifts if need be. We have plexiglass barriers and masks are not required if vaccinated. If you have any questions you can contact our store at volunteer@svdposhkosh.org.

Occasionally we need people to do simple, repetitive office tasks, such as fold brochures, stuff envelopes, etc.

The Museum Shop is looking for enthusiastic individuals who would enjoy working in a lively and fun retail setting. Though previous retail experience is not necessary, volunteers should feel comfortable working with the public and independently on an occasional weekend or Thursday eve.

Approx. time commitment is two 3 or 3.5 hour shifts and one 1 hour training per month.

Looking for a friendly,  caring person to answer phones,  greet people as they walk in, take applications for housing request.

We will train.  Will usually work with another volunteer at the desk.  Create your own schedule to fulfill your needs and ours.

Legal Action's Oshkosh office is seeking donations of cloth masks for our clients.  Anything you are able to provide would be appreciated.