Volunteer
We are fortunate to have the support of hundreds of volunteers throughout
Sheboygan County. Volunteers, and their commitment to our community, are at the heart of the success of the United Way movement. If you would like to volunteer to serve on one of our committees or work on one of the many programs that we fund please give contact us.
Success Stories
Above & Beyond Children’s Museum
Working with all ages of children in programming or as floor monitors or working with adults in program or craft preparation, exhibit preparation, construction, maintenance, marketing or customer service. View website.
American Red Cross
For Health and Safety: people willing to be trained as instructors to teach First Aid, CPR, AED and Babysitting classes. Contact Clara Murphy at (920) 457-7739. View website.
- Disaster Action Team (DAT) - Willing to be on call to respond to home fires locally for short periods of time. (Training required).
- Disaster Services Human Resources (DSHR ) - Volunteers needed. Must be willing to respond anywhere in the U.S. for a minimum of two weeks. (Training required).
- Blood Volunteers - Help at the site of regular bloodmobile visits to the Sheboygan office, or to community bloodmobiles around Sheboygan County: Canteen, Registration or Donor Room volunteers.
- International Services - Looking for one or two very special volunteers to be trained as International Humanitarian Law Instructors.
Big Brothers & Big Sisters
Utilizing mentors for their community-based (Big Brothers, Big Sisters or Big Couples) or school-based (Lunch Buddies) programs. Also, need Board members and people to help with fundraising. Contact Timothy Kaker at (920) 458-0111. View website.
Boy Scouts of America
Working with boys from 1st to 12th grade as unit leaders. Also local executive board members to work with programs supporting local Club Scouts and Boy Scouts. Contact Ed McCollin or Brian Collins at (800) 372-6887. View website.
Catholic Charities
Need help for finding material assistance and resources for refugees. Especially needed are help and guidance in how to resettle in the Sheboygan area. Contact Ruth Hansen at (920) 458-5726. View website.
Children’s Service Society
Child care for participant’s children while parents are attending Parenting Class. Contact John Green at (920) 458-5062. View website.
Family Connections
Assistance with secretarial needs such as photo-copying, bulk mailings, stuffing folders, etc. Yard work, cleaning, & janitorial duties also needed. We are willing to work around your schedule. Volunteers are also welcome for special events, please inquire. Contact Kate Hildebrandt (920) 457-1999 or (920) 457-1111. View website.
Family Resource Centers of Sheboygan County
Tutoring adult literacy students and ESL students and Partners in Reading program. Also, for collating training materials and telephoning tutors. Providing childcare for FRC programs/classes in Plymouth and Sheboygan. Volunteers are welcome to assist with bulk mailings, delivery of catalogs and special events as well. Contact Mary Jo Tittl at (920) 892-6706 or (920) 457-1888. View website.
Family Service Association
Clerical help: copying, collating and filing; document scanning and filing
Budget Counselors and Educators – need certification and experience – training can be provided. Contact Kenneth King at (920) 458-3784. View website.
Foster Grandparent Program
Older adults, age 55 and older, who enjoy working with children in the school setting. Minimum time commitment of 4 hours weekly required. Income eligible adults receive a tax-free stipend and daily meal and mileage reimbursement. Contact Barbara Horneck at (920) 783-0003. View website.
Girl Scouts of America
Adults interested in working with girls who are either elementary, middle, or high school age? Volunteer to be a troop leader, cookie sale manager, program event facilitator and help build girls of courage, confidence and character who will make the world a better place. Adults interested in working with other adults volunteer to be a trainer, organizer, community cookie sale manager, or fund raiser. Training is provided. Contact Diane Cline at (920) 565-4575. View website.
Lutheran Social Services
Seasonal assistance with buildings and grounds work. Part time clerical/support work for Senior Solutions at Senior Activity Center of Sheboygan. Contact Cathy Pape at 920-458-7100. View website.
Meals on Wheels
Delivering for Meals on Wheels – weekly or monthly routes as well as subs are needed. Contact Susan Mooney at 920-451-7011View website.
Mental Health America
Volunteers are needed to work at the MHA booth at the county fair. Also, for being the mascot, working health fairs, baking, etc. and the Adopt-A-Street program. Contact Beverly Randall at (920) 458-3951. View website
Rainbow Kids
Facilitators to work with our participants – 4 years old through high-school and adults - once a week for 14 weeks. Groups meet for one hour. A six-hour training is required and a three hour in-service is provided a week before the group sessions start up. Also need representatives on their Board of Directors. Bulk mailings, (folding, sealing envelopes, etc.) Loading supplies in totes and buckets to be used at our sites. Making buttons on our button machine to be used at our sites. Contact Judie Meise at (920) 452-2838. View website.
Safe Harbor
Seasonal assistance with yard work; some child care; distributing posters and flyers; some help with special events. Contact Teri Strub at (920) 452-8611 x303. View website.
The Salvation Army
Providing food to the hungry, shelter to the homeless and medical care to the uninsured. Those interested may fill out a volunteer application during regular office hours at our main location 710 Pennsylvania Ave. Contact Mary Piehl at (920) 458-3723. View website.
Medical Providers: Licensed doctors and nurses are needed to increase the medical provider volunteer pool that provides care to clients at clinic sessions. Usually 9 clinics per month are held.
Clinic Support: Volunteers are needed to assist with client flow during clinic sessions. Usually 9 clinics per month are held.
Cashiers: Volunteer cashiers are needed at the Family Store. Morning shifts are 9 am-1 pm and afternoon shifts are 1 pm-5 pm.
Supper Service: Calling all cooks! Share a smile as you prepare supper in our homeless shelter. Food and kitchen provided on site. Volunteers needed 365 days a year.
Sheboygan County Interfaith Organization
We are in need of additional volunteer drivers. We receive about 15-20 requests per month. Most are in town (Sheboygan County), however, some are for Milwaukee and Green Bay. The person must have a valid Driver’s License, Insurance and be willing to have a background check done. This is all volunteer there is no mileage reimbursement; however, the volunteer can take it as a tax donation. We are also looking for a volunteer to assist in our childcare center over the lunch hours from 11am-1pm Monday through Friday. Volunteer will help prepare and serve food, as well as help our children get settled for naptime. Contact Kristin Blanchard at (920) 457-7272 .
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