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Facilitated Language Studies - East High School

More Information ASL Tutors Spring 2024 Ongoing Opportunities

We are looking for someone to have simple conversations in ASL with high school students. No preparation is required. Background check required.

Education

Day of Week Start Time End Time Openings  
Monday 10:55 AM 11:35 AM 3

Facilitated Language Studies - Plymouth High School

More Information (1) Arabic language tutor for high school junior/senior Spring 2024 Ongoing Opportunities

Plymouth High School is seeking volunteers to work virtually with a high school student/s studying Arabic language. Language tutors will help student develop good communication skills and will guide student through a self-paced curriculum. Student is at a novice level.

Education

Day of Week Start Time End Time Openings  
Thursday 1:15 PM 2:30 PM 3

More Information Russian language tutor for high school junior Spring 2024 Ongoing Opportunities

Plymouth High School is seeking one volunteer to work virtually with high school student/s studying Russian language. Language tutors will help student develop good communication skills and will guide student through a self-paced curriculum. Student is at a novice level. Schedule will alternate as our school has an A/B schedule.

Education

Day of Week Start Time End Time Openings  
Thursday 1:00 PM 2:30 PM 3

Girls Scouts of Wisconsin Badgerland

More Information Create Badge-in-a-Box Curriculum for Girl Scout Troops! Spring 2024 Ongoing Opportunities

Help to develop checkout resources for local Girl Scout leaders to check out and earn badges for their troops! The four pillars of Girl Scouts are: STEM, Entrepreneurship, Life Skills and the Outdoors. Girls earn badges by completing projects that align with the four pillars. We're looking for teams of volunteers to research, design and create hands-on activity kits (Badge-in-a-box) for local troop leaders to check out from our resource center and implement with their troops. This opportunity is great for college students studying education, psychology, youth development or a field in one of the four pillars. This opportunity takes place weekly at our Madison office: 4801 S. Biltmore Ln. You will receive weekly supervision and training on developing these resources. Read more about the 4 pillars: -Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)- With a focus on high-quality programs in engineering, computer science, and outdoor STEM, girls become increasingly interested, confident, and competent in STEM subjects. -Outdoors- Through progressive outdoor programs for girls of all ages, girls experience nature, build skills, and take action in their communities as environmental stewards. -Life Skills- By partaking in life skills programming, girls enhance the academic skills they learn in school through topics such as civic engagement, healthy living, communication skills, financial literacy, and global citizenship. -Entrepreneurship- Starting with the iconic Girl Scout Cookie Program, this pillar explores ways in which girls can change the world by learning business skills and provides them with a variety of entrepreneurship opportunities, including social entrepreneurship.

Education

Day of Week Start Time End Time Openings  
Tuesday 1:00 PM 4:00 PM 3

Lighthouse Christian School

More Information Lunch Duty Leader Spring 2024 Ongoing Opportunities

Lunch duty leaders are to make sure that students are following cafeteria rules like being at an appropriate voice level, that they are sitting in their seats and at least trying the food, and that they are raising their hand and asking an adult to leave the lunchroom for water or to use the bathroom. They will also facilitate cleanup time where students will throw away their lunchtime garbage and wipe their tables clean before being able to go to recess. Lunch duty leaders are responsible for helping with recess and supervising play time for whichever grade they are responsible for. There is Lunch A (kinder through 2nd grade) and Lunch B (3rd-8th grade). Lunch A is from 11:00-11:40am and Lunch B is 11:45am-12:25pm. Lunch time lasts 20 minutes and recess time lasts 20 minutes. Lunch duty leaders are responsible for filling out behavior clipboards in the event of behavioral issues or conflicts during lunch or recess and communicating with the classroom teacher that comes to pickup their students. Lunch duty leaders may also be asked to help with cleanup of the cafeteria after students have resumed classes.

Education

Day of Week Start Time End Time Openings  
Tuesday 10:45 AM 12:45 PM 4

Lussier Community Education Center

More Information Kids Café Cooking Volunteer Spring 2024 Ongoing Opportunities

POSITION SUMMARY: Join the Kids Café Volunteer Team & assist staff with cooking healthy and nutritious meals for elementary, middle and high school-aged students participating in afterschool programming at the Lussier Community Education Center. Volunteers prepare meals for students on Mondays and Fridays during the academic year. HOURS: 4-8 hours/week, beginning September 9, 2022 (time dependent on number of shifts per week) Mondays 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM Fridays 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Following a pre-made meal plan, prepare and serve the dinner meal to 50-70 students. 2. Following the meal, clean kitchen. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS 1. Experience preparing meals for large numbers of people. 2. Ability to work collaboratively with people of all ages and from diverse backgrounds. 3. Mature attitude, creativity, resourcefulness, and a positive role model for youth. 4. Understanding and appreciation of socio-economically, ethnically and culturally diverse populations. 5. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Public Health

Day of Week Start Time End Time Openings  
Monday 3:30 PM 6:30 PM 3

Morgridge Community Engagement

More Information Field Trip and Lab Assistant Spring 2024 Ongoing Opportunities

Be a part of the field trip programming at the Discovery Building by helping to facilitate science activities for K-12 students in school groups. Assist in leading field trips on a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) topics and help to prepare for field trips. Training and teaching support will be provided. On dates when Field Trip groups are not scheduled, BV's will assist the Morgridge Community Engagement team in tasks related to science event preparation and lab management. Duties include routine cleaning and organizing the lab and storage spaces, restocking and organizing science activity kits and materials, preparing for future activities, working with other volunteers and support staff, and other tasks as assigned. Training and support will be provided. Occasionally, shifts will be located at local community schools or will involve walking with students to other campus buildings. Transportation process and locations will be communicated accordingly.

Education

Day of Week Start Time End Time Openings  
Wednesday 9:00 AM 1:00 PM 4

Schools of Hope - Sennett Middle School

More Information Tutor/Mentor Spring 2024 Ongoing Opportunities

During the school day, tutors work one-on-one with students in the classroom to help them understand their school work and complete assignments. After school, volunteers can tutor in Homework Clubs as well as assist in engaging students in fun clubs and activities.

Education

Day of Week Start Time End Time Openings  
Tuesday 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 3
Thursday 9:30 AM 11:30 AM 3

Schools of Hope - Sherman Middle School

More Information Schools of Hope Tutor Spring 2024 Ongoing Opportunities

During the school day, tutors work one-on-one or in small groups (two to three) with students in the classroom to help them understand their school work and complete assignments. After school, volunteers can tutor in Academic Clubs as well as assist in engaging students in fun clubs and activities.

Education

Day of Week Start Time End Time Openings  
Tuesday 9:00 AM 12:00 PM 2
Wednesday 2:00 PM 4:30 PM 3

Schools of Hope - Toki Middle School

More Information Tutor/Mentor Spring 2024 Ongoing Opportunities

Work with students on classwork or homework, support students in the classroom helping them grasp the concept of the subject they're learning. Help students in homework club with their assignments as well as help students with their social skills during recreational time.

Education

Day of Week Start Time End Time Openings  
Thursday 12:00 PM 2:00 PM 3

Schools of Hope - Wright Middle School

More Information Badger Tutor Spring 2024 Ongoing Opportunities

Tutor Wright Scholars in Math,Literacy and Science on a weekly basis. Help Scholars build confidence and motivation!

Education

Day of Week Start Time End Time Openings  
Monday 9:30 AM 11:30 AM 3
Wednesday 9:30 AM 10:30 AM 3

St. Vincent de Paul

More Information Food Pantry Drive Car Loader Spring 2024 Ongoing Opportunities

Come have fun while helping people in the community fight food insecurity! Your primary responsibility would be to load food into vehicles as they come through the drive through. This does require a bit more lifting and carrying, the items will be about 15-20 pounds. Additional indoor duties may be assigned.

Public Health

Day of Week Start Time End Time Openings  
Tuesday 10:20 AM 1:00 PM 4
Friday 10:20 AM 1:00 PM 3

The River Food Pantry

More Information Pantry Session Assistant Spring 2024 Ongoing Opportunities

• Pack boxes, including shelf-stable boxes, produce boxes, and dairy boxes, with various items (lists of items to be included will be provided). • Sort incoming donations in order to make packing boxes more efficient. This may include meat, dairy, produce, shelf-stable items, eggs, etc. • Add food items to shopping carts. This is done as clients visit and fill out a menu of requested items. Our volunteers take each menu and fill the order, then return the filled cart to the correct client's vehicle. • Load client cars outside as they visit the pantry. This includes rolling full shopping carts outside, packing trucks or backseats with the items, being respectful and welcoming to the clients as they shop, and bringing empty carts back inside to be re-packed. PLEASE NOTE: We ask that you be flexible in moving between tasks as needed. Staff will always be available to answer questions.

Public Health

Day of Week Start Time End Time Openings  
Tuesday 1:15 PM 3:15 PM 6

Urban Triage

More Information A Day on the Farm Spring 2024 Ongoing Opportunities

Watering: Checking and refilling water containers, watering plants Gardening: Planting, weeding, or harvesting crops. Composting: Managing compost piles for organic waste. Basic Repairs: Fixing minor issues around the farm.

Sustainability

Day of Week Start Time End Time Openings  
Monday 10:00 AM 2:00 PM 8

WayForward Resources (formerly Middleton Outreach Ministry - MOM)

More Information Food Pantry Clean Team Spring 2024 Ongoing Opportunities

Join WayForward to improve the food and housing stability of community members throughout Dane County! No previous experience is needed. Under the direction of WayForward Resources' Food Access Managers, you will join other volunteers to keep our facility a food safe and dignified place for our donors, volunteers, and shoppers. As a member of the Clean Team this semester, you will help with general cleaning (sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, etc.) in our food pantry and warehouse including the walk-in coolers and freezers. This is a physically active role. You may learn to use a pallet jack, move boxes of food, and will be on your feet throughout your volunteering. Of course, safety comes first - team lifting and breaks are encouraged, as needed.

Public Health

Day of Week Start Time End Time Openings  
Thursday 2:00 PM 3:30 PM 3