Volunteering Opportunities

We believe that volunteering is a key to a strong community and self. The MWNA is a strong supporter of all opportunities to help those that are in need. Many suffer without reaching out or having a voice. Through respect, forgiveness and understanding we as a community can aid each other and help each other become stronger and uplifted. If you know of other opportunities big or small please let us know at info@madwest.org 

DAIS (Domestic Abuse Intervention Services)

DAIS (Domestic Abuse Intervention Services) is looking for volunteers. If you have any questions about volunteering, please contact Emily Lassiter, Volunteer Coordinator emilyl@abuseintervention.org or 608.251.1237 ext 424.

​More Information: https://abuseintervention.org/get-involved/volunteer/
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Catholic Multicultural Center

Catholic Multicultural Center on Beld Street serves a meal to about 85 people a day. They need help to prepare the daily community meal! The coordinator plans the menu and oversees it all..all you have to do is show up and provide your helping hands to put it together.

​More information: https://cmcmadison.org/how-to-help/volunteer/
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Briarpatch Youth Services 

Briarpatch Youth Services is where Dane County’s runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth turn to when they need help. Serving youth and their families since 1971, the agency has unparalleled community recognition and experience. Just last year, more than 3,000 unduplicated individuals used our programs.
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More Info: http://youthsos.org/get-involved

Porchlight

Porchlight Products

The Road Home Dane County
Porchlight strives to decrease the homeless population by providing shelter, housing, supportive services and a sense of community in ways that empower residents and program participants to positively shape their lives.
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More information: http://porchlightinc.org/get-involved/
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Porchlight Products is a job-training program for individuals with disabilities who have previously experienced homelessness. High-quality jams, pickles, and baking mixes are produced and volunteers are needed to conduct product sampling at area grocery stores. Spend a few hours offering jam on crackers and a smile to shoppers to help sell the products!
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More Information: http://www.porchlightproducts.org/
Volunteers at The Road Home Dane County are making a difference in the lives of families in our community every single day. Each year, over 1,200 volunteers get involved here, donating over 18,000 hours of their time. They show that they, like us, believe that every child deserves a home. Through their energy and efforts, many of the most vulnerable families in our community move from homelessness to stable housing.
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More information: http://trhome.org/volunteer-with-us/

YWCA

Hope & A Future

Midvale Community Lutheran Church​
The YWCA Madison envisions a community where people of all racial, ethnic, socio-economic and gender groups are valued and included, and discrimination and injustice are eliminated. To this end, the YWCA Madison provides leadership in our community to create social change for all racial, ethnic, gender and economic groups. Through YWCA programming and collaborative initiatives, individuals, families and the community at large are empowered to greatly improve quality of life.

​More Information: http://www.ywcamadison.org/site/c.cuIWLiO0JqI8E/b.7964783/k.FA6F/Volunteer.htm
Interested in using your abilities and time to be a part of Hope and a Future? We welcome individuals and groups of any age and ability level. There are a wide variety of tasks that our volunteers assist with from yard work, skilled construction, grant writing, event planning, and much more. Check out our upcoming volunteer events or contact us to learn more about how you can get involved.
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More Information: http://www.hopeandafutureinc.org/volunteer.html
The Midvale Community Lutheran Church has many volunteer projects. Please visit their website for a comprehensive list.
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More Information: http://www.midvalelutheran.org/serve-share
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RSVP of Dane County

UW Hospital and Clinics

Urban League
Whether it’s repairing bikes, helping a teen prepare for a job interview or driving an older adult to a medical appointment, a volunteer opportunity that you really enjoy can add zest to your daily routine and a sense of purpose to your life.  At RSVP, our goal is to help you find that perfect match!
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More Information: http://www.rsvpdane.org/volunteer
UW Hospital and Clinics have a wide variety of volunteer opportunities. 
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More information: https://www.uwhealth.org/madison-health-care-jobs/volunteers/uw-hospital-and-clinics-volunteer-opportunities/11551
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A great organization, like a great community, is built on great people. That is why at Urban League, we value our volunteers. We recognize volunteers are vital to our mission of transforming the way people live, learn, and work in the greater Madison area.

More Information: http://ulgm.org/volunteer/