Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

What is a Volunteer Center?
What is there for volunteers to do?  Search the online registry!
How do I get involved?
What is my commitment?
I don't have time.  Is there another way I can support the Volunteer Center? 
What about leadership roles?  What is available for committee or board positions?
Why should I volunteer?

 What is a Volunteer Center?  

A Volunteer Center is an organization dedicated to helping people find opportunities to volunteer in their community.  Volunteer Centers work hand-in-hand with agencies in the area to find solutions to serious social problems and ultimately help build a stronger, more caring community.  In addition, Volunteer Centers provide training to other nonprofit organizations to help them fine-tune their volunteer programs to create satisfying volunteer experiences and increase their ability to impact local needs. There are over 450 Volunteer Centers and Hands On affiliates in the United States.  We have 18 existing centers or centers in development in Wisconsin! 

To learn more about volunteer opportunities in other communities throughout Wisconsin, click on www.volunteerwisconsin.org

 What is there for volunteers to do?

Over 250 different things!  We organize the volunteer opportunities by areas of interest (for example: gardening, childcare, mentoring, sports, etc.).  Volunteers like to do what interests them.  Look at the on-line registry for all of these ways to help!  You can search by category of interest, or by key word.  Please call our office if we can assist you in your search and selection of a great volunteer opportunity for you! 

There are volunteer opportunities in the registry for individuals, groups, families and youth!  You can find things to do at all times day and night, in every season and in every community in Washington County!  We need you!  Register today!

Check back often - we post new volunteer opportunities every day.

 How do I get involved?

The process of getting involved is easy!  

We have all of our volunteer opportunities listed online on this website.  You can search through what we have to offer, select one or more things to volunteer for and register to get connected to the agency or agencies of your choice.                                            

If you have additional questions about volunteering you can call us at:  262-338-8256 or 1-800-VOLUNTEER and enter your zip code to be connected to us.

We are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am - 3:00pm.  Our website is open 24 hours a day!

  What’s my commitment?

You decide!  Any amount of time to volunteer is welcome!  We understand that everyone is busy.  We have things you can do for just a few hours, or a day.  We have things you can do for a few weeks.  And we have volunteer opportunities for long-term commitments of months or even years.  Each volunteer decides what level of commitment is right for him or her.
 

  I don’t have time to volunteer. 
Is there another way I can support the Volunteer Center?

                                                          Yes!  There are many ways to offer your support.  
You can make a donation to our work or participate in any number of fundraisers.  Please call our Executive Director, Betsy Wilcox, to receive information on how your financial contribution will truly make a difference.   If you wish to make a financial donation, please send your check (payable to The Volunteer Center of Washington County) to 237 N. Main Street.  West Bend, WI  53095.  You can also donate using a credit card online, by clicking on the Donate Now button, sponsored by Network for Good!

You can designate the Volunteer Center of Washington County in the Pick 'N Save's "We Care" Program.  Donate funds to us, while you shop!  The Volunteer Center is # 899000

The Volunteer Center manages the distribution of donated items to our member agencies!  You can donate items that are needed by the non-profit community!  All of our agencies keep a wish list!!  Call us for information on putting your piece of equipment back to work!  Yarn ALWAYS needed!

Consider a role in leadership in one of our member agencies!   We have committee positions and board positions open for many organizations.  The commitment can be quite time-limited for committee participation.

 Why should I volunteer?

There are so many reasons people volunteer.  Volunteering is just plain fun!  It gives people a way to give back.  You will meet new people.  It feels good!  You know when you volunteer that you are making a difference.  Volunteering helps the community.  You feel connected to something good.  The list goes on and on.  Start volunteering to see why you love it!