Volunteer Opportunities
Would you like to truly make a difference in someone’s life? Volunteers make it possible for our programs to run successfully and provide the services our clients need. Please consider volunteering for one of the opportunities listed below by completing the volunteer application form. Fillable form.
Friendly Visitor Program
This program provides homebound seniors and adults with disabling conditions the opportunity to visit face to face or over the phone with a volunteer. The program works to reduce isolation, depression, and loneliness. A Friendly Visitor volunteer is provided with an orientation to the program. Each volunteer is required to complete a background and reference check to ensure the safety of the program participants. Volunteers will be matched appropriately with a person requesting the service. The goal of the Friendly Visitor Program is to provide companionship and hopefully a lasting friendship. Volunteers are not expected to provide personal care or transportation services. There should be no exchange of money for services. Visit time should be a mutually agreed upon time.
Volunteer Driver
Volunteers donate their time, use their own vehicles and are reimbursed mileage at the federal rate and expenses (parking fees & lunch, if applicable) to provide local and long-distance medical or personal transports. If a transport request is less than 10 miles, a flat fee of 10 times the federal mileage reimbursement rate is given.
Nutrition Volunteer
Many opportunities exist at each dining center and participants are encouraged to get involved. Assisting the dining center manager with various tasks, such as, packaging meals for Meals on Wheels, serving congregate participants, setting and clearing the tables or help participants become better acquainted.
We have nutrition sites in the following communities: Brillion, Chilton, Hilbert and Stockbridge. Meal Site Volunteers help package the Meals on Wheels meals and also help serve meals to the participants dining at the Meal Center. Commitment time is approximately 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. Meal Site Volunteers also receive a free meal on the day they volunteer.
Meals on Wheels Drivers
Volunteers deliver meals to those who are homebound. Reimbursement is at the federal mileage rate plus 35 cents for each stop after the first stop. Routes under 10 miles receive a flat fee of 10 times the federal mileage reimbursement rate.
Volunteers pick up the meals at the dining centers usually around 11:00 a.m. in Brillion, Chilton, Hilbert, Stockbridge and New Holstein at Willowdale for Meals on Wheels only. We are looking for regular and substitute drivers. It is not an everyday commitment, you can volunteer on regular basis that works for your schedule or you can be a substitute driver for when our regular drivers are not available and we need a substitute driver. Commitment time is approximately 1-2 ½ hours depending on route. Meals on Wheels drivers also receive a free meal on the day they volunteer.
StrongBodies Volunteer
Stay Strong and Connected: Become a StrongBodies Exercise Program Leader
Specifically looking for leaders to help fill-in for the New Holstein area classes. StrongBodies is an evidence-based exercise program that helps participants increase their strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, bone density, and connection with others.
To become a leader, individuals must pass a caregiver background check and complete the StrongBodies base training. The Aging & Disability Resource Center of Calumet County covers all training fees and expenses.
It is the best of both worlds- giving back to your community while staying strong and healthy!
Memory Café Volunteer
Memory Café’s welcome person’s experiencing memory loss, along with family and friends who love and care for them. Attendees participate in activities, learning, music, conversation, refreshments, laughter and fun!
If you are passionate about helping people with memory loss and their families thrive, this might be a great volunteer position for you! Looking for volunteers to help start up additional Memory Café’s in the New Holstein or Sherwood area.