Local Volunteering

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Start your volunteer search with www.volunteeryourtime.org. Our VolunteerYourTime.org database features hundreds of local non-profit agencies and their current volunteer opportunities. Search the listings or complete a personal profile that will notify you when opportunities matching your interests are available. There are new agencies and opportunities every day. EVERYONE CAN make a difference. There are volunteer opportunities for every age, skill-level and time-commitment.  Explore all the various ways that you, your student group, or your friends can lend a hand and volunteer.  

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Volunteer for a special event

Our volunteer calendar has a list of upcoming special events needing volunteers. If you or your student organization want to volunteer on a specific date, use the calendar to find an appropriate opportunity.

Advising: We offer drop in advising or you can set up an appointment

Set up an appointment or stop in the Morgridge Center to meet with one of our peer advisors. We can can assist you in finding the right local, national, or international non-profit agency and volunteer opportunity to meet your needs.

Drop-In Advising: We offer drop-in advising each week. Drop in times for the fall semester are:

Mondays 2:30-4:00pm
Tuesdays 12:30pm-2pm
Thursdays 12:30-2pm
Fridays 2:30-4:00pm

Appointments: Advising appointments for the fall semester, can me made beginning September 2. Click the image below to schedule your appointment. You'll have the opportunity to indicate your volunteer interests and time for your appointment in the survey.

If you have questions about how to find a volunteer opportunity, email us at volunteer@morgridge.wisc.edu.

Volunteer Tips

Liability and Medical Information Medical Coverage
The University does NOT provide medical coverage for volunteers whether they are serving on or off campus. Volunteers should have their own coverage.

Liability
Volunteers are responsible for their actions and behavior. If a volunteer causes injury to, or damages to the property of another person or entity, she/he may be held liable. Volunteers should check with the school or community organization with whom they are volunteering to learn more about the liability coverage they may provide.

Background Checks
Schools and most programs serving children and youth will require their potential volunteers to undergo a criminal background screening.

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