We need volunteers!

Kids Building Wisconsin will once again be hosting our event on Saturday, May 18th, 2024

from 9 am-3 pm at McKee Farms Park in Fitchburg, WI.

We need volunteers!

Kids Building Wisconsin is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to three main goals:

1. Hosting a fun, educational community event free of charge to show kids and their families the

   exciting potential that a career in the construction industry offers.

2. Laying the groundwork to combat the skilled worker shortage in our beautiful state.

3. Elevating the image of the industry and celebrating those in it.

Learn More Here

T-shirts and lunch are provided for the volunteers.

Sign Up to Volunteer Here

I appreciate your support!

www.kidsbuildingwi.org

Forward Performing Arts is a non-profit arts organization that provides programs for youth in music and performance training through a positive environment that emphasizes character and social development, leadership, self-discipline, and the pursuit of excellence.  Our flagship performance group, The Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps, hosts drum corps 2 drum corps competitions each summer, Drums On Parade and The Whitewater Classic. This year Drums On Parade will be held at Middleton high school on June 29th and The Whitewater Classic will be held at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater on July 6th.  We are looking for student volunteers to cover stadium prep or ticket scanning.

Drum and bugle corps contests showcase some of the finest music entertainment.  Corps from around the county perform in front of packed stadiums presenting  kaleidoscopic drills, colorful costumes, and thrilling music.  Both shows depend on a small army of volunteers, especially in stadium prep and ticket scanning. All tasks have adult supervision. In addition, each volunteer will be given a meal during their shift and will be able to view the show as well.

If you are interested, please contact Jeff Manion at fpatourevents@gmail.com.  Hope to see you there!

WayForward Resources (formerly Middleton Outreach Ministry) provides access to nutritious food for people throughout Dane County and support that helps people stay in their homes in Middleton, Cross Plains and west Madison. Their mission is to bring our community together to create food and housing security through action and advocacy. 
 
There are multiple ways to get involved in supporting their mission:

Volunteer: Learn more about one-time and ongoing opportunities here.

Organize a food or clothing drive: Get started here. See their list of most-needed items on their website.

Give to support their food and housing programs: Donate here.

The Madison Reading Project needs your help to Get Books, Give Books & Get Involved

Madison Reading Project

These are the facts - 2/3 of children from low-income households have no books at home, yet books in the home are the single biggest indicator of academic success.

Children should feel seen - We believe wholeheartedly in the importance of children having access to books that reflect their unique identities and open their eyes to other people's lived experiences. 

It takes a community! We connect families, educators, and our community with free books and literacy resources that ignite a love for reading and affirm and reflect the diversity of young readers.

Youth and Family Volunteer Opportunities

We believe engaging children, youth, and families in supporting the MRP mission helps create a stronger community.  

Youth - Individual youth 14 years of age or older are welcome to help out at our Book Center.  ​Youth volunteers must have their own transportation to and from the Book Center as well as parent/guardian consent.  Please email us for more information on how to get started. 

​Families  - Families with children 6 years of age or older are welcome to assist in the Book Center.  Please email us to set up a time and date that works for your family.  

Just Between Friends is an amazing children & maternity consignment sale which occurs twice a year and helps hundreds of families in our communities! It allows families to sell their gently loved children’s items, offers the community to shop 50-90% off retail prices, and at the end of the sale, we give back to the community by donating items to local charity partners! You can learn more about us by visiting our website (www.danecounty.jbfsale.com) and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/JBFDCWest). This sale has been part of our community for 12 years.

We are in need of a group to help with sorting items back to our consignors at the end of the sale. It is a 5-hour commitment and would entail organizing items using the alphabet. The helpers can use our rolling carts to move around the floor, but some small lifting (of totes/boxes) may be needed. We encourage everyone to wear comfortable shoes and bring some water! 

We are looking for help on Sunday, November 21 from 2:30-7:30 pm. Our sale will be at the former Gordmans store at East Towne Mall. Students must be over 13 years old. If under 16 years old, we ask at least 2 adults to attend with your group of students. We would ask all helpers to sign in to track attendance. If you have adults wishing to donate their time, they are also more than welcome to.

Kristen Parent, JBF - Dane County West
608-212-6193
kristenparent@jbfsale.com

City of Middleton Volunteering Opportunities:

Youth Volleyball, Basketball, Flag Football & Tee Ball/Baseball/Softball coaches/helpers needed.

Youth Basketball Scoreboard Operator

Youth Center Volunteer

Please contact Greg Lamping, Recreation Coordinator with Middleton Public Lands, Recreation & Forestry

glamping@ci.middleton.wi.us

2020 marks the first growing year at Forward Garden. This 12-acre garden serves as a hub for the MAFPG organization while growing unique foods for the local pantries.

• Location: Pope Farm Homestead, 7492 W. Old Sauk Road, Middleton, Wis.

• Work Sessions: Tuesday & Thursday: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

• Garden Contact: Matt Lechmaier,  matt@foodpantrygardens.org, 530-650-5301

Gio's Garden is a therapeutic respite center for families with children with special needs. The center is located just two blocks from the MHS.

They are in need of volunteers to help with:  care of the kids, clerical support, special events and special events planning, cleaning,  yardwork, planting, gardening, and staffing their summer camp.

Three Gaits, Inc - a Therapeutic Horsemanship Program in Stoughton, WI. 

Need of volunteers, over the age of 14, to help us offer safe & effective horseback riding lessons & therapy sessions for individuals with special needs.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVsq5k6uuNI&t=5s


For more information, reach out to:
Email: volunteer@3gaits.org

1. Regular volunteering throughout school year- helping with programs, special projects, pulling/shelving books, cleaning. We have a cutoff of 40 hours to help teens meet their Service Hours Requirement so that we can give as many opportunities as possible.

2. Summer Reading Program- our SRP is staffed completely by teen volunteers. They're in charge of signing up participants, handing out prizes, and helping out with special programs. We'll start taking applications for SRP volunteers in the spring.

The Recycling Center is where city residents can drop off items such as metals, cardboard, block styrofoam, books, batteries, electronics, and many other items, so they can be recycled instead of being disposed of in a landfill.  We have a need for help to sort items such as books and batteries and other tasks. Middleton Recycling Center is located next to the Municipal Operations Center on Parmenter Street in Middleton. The recycling center is open Saturdays 8am to noon. For now, Saturdays is the best time for HS kids to be at the recycling center since they’ll also get to see it in operation and hopefully learn about waste and recycling.

Contact: Martin Burkholder, martin.burkholder@tds.net

Seniors are in need of lawn care, grocery pick up, cleaning, and gardening.

Seniors would also enjoy being read to, playing cards and teaching how to knit and crochet.

See their website:  https://www.ci.middleton.wi.us/index.aspx?NID=191 or call Sandy at 608-662-0827

The Youth Center is in need of tutors and program leaders to work with students from 5th through 8th grade after school and during the summer   

For more information, click here:  MYC.Tutor Flyer

Or contact:  

Gabrielle Hinahara 

ghinahara@ci.middleton.wi.us