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Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation: Marquette Chapter
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Adopt A Trail Segment
This opportunitiy is ideal for groups such as scouts, church groups, garden clubs. Your group can select a segment of trail or a feature of the trail such as a bridge and be responsible for the ongoing care and upkeep.Segments are available in Marquette and Columbia Co. Contact Chapter coordinator at 608-429-4169 for further information.
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Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation: Marquette Chapter
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Community Stewardship: Self Selected Workdays
April thru Oct: Community groups can self select dates to do work on the Trail at the Ice Age Trail Segment at John Muir Park south of Montello on Hwy F.
Contact chapter coordinator for specific task recommendations, tools. Typical tasks include: invasive plant marking for the DNR chemical application:( Reed Canary Grass, Spotted Knapweed, Sweet Clover, and Garlic Mustard),brush removal on the trail, roadside clean up along Hwy F or Gillette Road, weed wacking path width when it narrows at mid summer.
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Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation: Marquette Chapter
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Like to Work Alone?
April thru Oct: Community groups or individuals can self select dates to do work on the Ice Age Trail Segment at John Muir State Natural Area south of Montello on Hwy F.
Contact chapter coordinator for specific task direction. A record of volunteer work hours is appreciated. Typical tasks include: invasive plant marking for the DNR chemical application (Reed Canary Grass, Spotted Knapweed, Sweet Clover, Garlic Mustard),brush/branch removal on the trail, or roadside clean up along Hwy F or Gillette Road. Wear log pants, bring gloves and water.
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Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation: Marquette Chapter
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Trail Monitor
Many people walk the trail regularly. If you observe changes or damage to the trail that you feel needs attention or if you observe misuse of the trail please notify the chapter coordinator. wolenbrg@palacenet.net or 608-429-4169
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Ice Age Trail Alliance, Dane County Chapter
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ColdCache Creator
Play a valuable role in our Cold Cache program creating environmental education sites!
GeoCaching: outdoor treasure-hunt using a GPS receiver or other navigational tools to hide and seek "caches" containing a logbook and "treasure" (usually trinkets of little value).
EarthCaching is similar, except you seek out natural features instead of human-placed caches.
ColdCaching is a type of EarthCache, discovering natural features along the IAT.
Visit geocaching.com for current sites. Each one includes instructions for a simple task or questions to verify your find.
The coordinator, coldcache@iceagetrail.org, will walk you through the process. Guidelines are at iceagetrail.org
Marvelous hobby for anyone interested in science. Endless classroom project possibilities.
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Ice Age Trail Alliance, Dane County Chapter
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Environmental Educator
If you are enthusiastic about hiking, recreation, nature, geology, or any number of topics, please talk to groups about your passion that draws you to the Ice Age Trail. Local sporting goods stores have space for free presentations, expos have time slots for non-profit promotion, charitable clubs need luncheon speakers, our Mobile Skills Crew events gather for evening campfire entertainment.
Lodi Valley Chapter sponsors a Summer Saunters program for school kids. Develop educational programs or literature which include field trips. An educational guide and exercise book is available for the Lodi Marsh Education Trail segment.
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Ice Age Trail Alliance, Dane County Chapter
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Event Planner/Coordinator
Several calendar options could use your planning and coordinating talents. Events include a volunteer recognition party, Winter Trails Day (Jan.), National Trails Day (1st Saturday in June), Mobile Skills Crew Project Support, Chillin' on the Trail, and whatever else creativity can conjure up!
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Ice Age Trail Alliance, Dane County Chapter
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Farmers' Market Coordinator
Each year we have an Ice Age Trail display at the Saturday Dane County Farmers' Market (April-October). The current coordinator welcomes an assistant to help (and possibly expand) our outreach. Attendance at Farmers' Market is not a requirement. Duties include: delegate the shifts, replenish the literature and transport the materials. This is an important (fun!) trail-building effort with its own tangible feelings of accomplishment.
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Ice Age Trail Alliance, Dane County Chapter
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Farmers' Market Table Staff
Like food and people? Meet interesting folks, have fun, and inform passersby about the Ice Age Trail at the capitol square Farmers' Market on Saturday mornings. Such a relaxing way to volunteer! A coordinator will assist with transporting and stocking materials.
Special events - WHA Garden Expo and Canoecopia - are options too.
Interested parties should contact Theresa at twbadger@yahoo.com or 608-438-1857
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Ice Age Trail Alliance, Dane County Chapter
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Fundraiser
Do you have a flair for funds? Are you creative in thinking about ways to raise money or donations? The opportunities range from obtaining small donations or items for specific events, to fund raising for purchases of major equipment or even Trail lands. Could include finding grant opportunities and writing proposals.
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Ice Age Trail Alliance, Dane County Chapter
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Hike Leader
Lead hikes on various segments of the Ice Age Trail. Times and locations are flexible and it can be a hike with a theme (moonlight hike) or simply to breathe fresh air. Knowledge of the Ice Age Trail, plants, birds or geology are a plus.
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Ice Age Trail Alliance, Dane County Chapter
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Photographer
Share pictures for use in Mammoth Tales publication, posters or online networks. Also a chance to lead photo outings on the Trail for similarly inclined shutterbugs.
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Ice Age Trail Alliance, Dane County Chapter
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Promotion and Public Relations
We need people to help promote the Trail, contact the media, and provide them with appropriate information on Trail happenings and events. Can also involve outreach to the community and organizations to solicit their involvement. Current local opportunities for raising awareness are: Dane County Farmers' Market (April-October), Garden Expo (Feb.) and Canoecopia (March) info tables. Another option is to stock map boxes, store/library message boards.
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Ice Age Trail Alliance, Dane County Chapter
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Sign Creator / Graphics Design
Show off your artistic talents! Create signs or other graphics for the Ice Age Trail. These can be larger trail or interpretive signs, poster boards for displays, signs for displays or special events, or graphics for the newsletter or other publications.
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Ice Age Trail Alliance, Dane County Chapter
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Tools Maintenance
Having tools in good shape is essential to accomplishing trail work safely, efficiently and with greater enjoyment. If you have some mechanical skills and can take care of hand tools such as saws and loppers, and perhaps chain saws and our field mowers, we could use your help.
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Ice Age Trail Alliance, Dane County Chapter
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Trail Building and Maintenance
Help build and maintain the Ice Age Trail. May involve participating in native plant community restoration, usually by removing exotic or invasive plants, but also can involve prairie work including seed collecting and controlled burns. Workdays are mainly on Saturdays throughout the year. Rides may be available to those without transportation. Meet new people and have fun in great outdoor settings. Tools are provided.
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Ice Age Trail Alliance, Dane County Chapter
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Trail Manager or Monitor
Would you like to help manage a section of the Ice Age Trail? We are looking for additional trail managers to help lead outings and maintain segments of the Ice Age Trail. We have 5 trail sections in Dane County where we need people to assist the current managers. We are also looking for monitors to occasionally hike a segment of Trail to check conditions or to check the status of Trail properties.
Landscape restoration is one major focus, so here's a link to a video that can help you identify invasives species. Click on Natural Resources Foundation WisconservationTV
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Ice Age Trail Alliance, Dane County Chapter
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Volunteer Coordinator
Link new trail enthusiasts to their many Ice Age Trail opportunity choices. Contact Gary 249-7870 nattrails@aol.com or Theresa twbadger@yahoo.com for more details.
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Ice Age Trail Alliance, Dane County Chapter
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Web Site Maintenance
Our chapter web site at madison.communities.com/iceage could use someone to enhance and maintain this site. Or simply assist in updating events here or through various community calendars: Isthmus www.thedailypage.com, United Way www.volunteeryourtime.org, IAT Alliance www.iceagetrail.org, www.craigslist.com, radio stations, etc.
Share adventure photos, videos & stories on Facebook (look for Ice Age Trail under Causes),Madison.com Community Groups, and IATDane.Ning.
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Ice Age Trail Alliance, Dane County Chapter
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Wood Craft
Beneficial to both long-distance and neighborhood hikers along the trail are viewshed/resting benches, weatherproof mapboxes, kiosks and informational signage. Classic Leopold benches are simple to assemble and definitely enhance trail relaxation. Maps protected from the elements point us in the right direction and compell us to explore what's around the bend.Can your woodworking talent supplement the path's natural features?
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Ice Age Trail Alliance, Dane County Chapter
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Writer / Publications / Editor
Looking for people with story-telling talents who can offer new perspectives on the Trail. Articles appearing in our newsletter "Ice Age Drift" and "Mammoth Tales" or other needs such as flyers and brochures. Can involve assisting with layout and graphics. This is a good opportunity to build writing skills and get published. Help get Trail information out to media sources to reach more people.
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Ice Age Trail Alliance, Dane County Chapter
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Youth Group Leader
If you like children and leading outings, this may be a perfect fit for you. Help guide and lead youth groups (from scouts, 4H, camps, etc.) on outings or work activities on the Ice Age Trail. Can also involve getting school or community groups connected with Trail activities.
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Ice Age Trail Alliance, Lodi Chapter
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Adopt a Trail
You can be responsible for maintaining a section of the trails. This would include mowing (we have use of a mower) and periodically hiking the trail to see that the trail is clear of obstacles and debris. For more information contact Luke Kloberdanz. 608-592-1707 or Email Luke
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Ice Age Trail Alliance, Lodi Chapter
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Contribute to this site or write for Mammoth Prints
If you would like to share your expertise or write about your experiences on the Ice Age Trail, please contact Paulette Walker Smith.
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Ice Age Trail Alliance, Lodi Chapter
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Interpreter for hikes
Are you knowledgeable about birds, geology, prairies, wild flowers, animals, art, or local history? Please volunteer to lead a hike where you can share your interest with others. Contact Patti Herman, 608-592-5666, or Email Patti
to set a date.
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Ice Age Trail Alliance, Lodi Chapter
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Regular Trail Hikers/Monitors
Do you regularily hike a section of the trail or would you like to discover a new stretch? Trail Monitors are responsible for choosing a section of trail, then reporting the status of their section to Luke. These reports will help determine chapter workdays and outings. If needed, Trail Monitors can be supplied with the appropriate gear and equipment, including a daypack, loppers, first aid kit, IAT water bottle and other gear. Contact Luke Kloberdanz, 608-592-1707 or Email Luke
or Tim Malzhan, 608-592-1433 or Email Tim
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Ice Age Trail Alliance, Lodi Chapter
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Trail Maintenance
Several times during the year we meet to work on one of the trails in the Lodi area. Please check our calendar for dates and contact information.
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Ice Age Trail Alliance, Lodi Chapter
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Variety of Chapter Activities
Come to our meetings and find out how you can help. We would love your input. You'll have fun with us on National Trails Day, during moonlight hikes and on work days. See our Events section for upcoming activities.
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Independent Living, Inc.
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Help Wanted - Home Health Aides
Assist our clients with personal care and housekeeping, including cleaning and meal preparation. Call Human Resources at 274-7900
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Independent Living, Inc.
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Help Wanted - Resident Assistants
Provide physical and emotional care, light housekeeping and some cooking at the Independent Living Retirement Community at 602 N. Segoe Road near the Hilldale Shopping Center. Call Human Resources at 274-7900.
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Independent Living, Inc.
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Help Wanted - Visiting Homemakers
Run errands and do basic housekeeping chores such as cleaning and light cooking. (No personal care involved). Call Human Resources at 274-7900
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Independent Living, Inc.
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Volunteer Opportunity - CHORE CORPS
Spend one to two hours per visit helping an older person with light chores, meal preparation or running errands (no personal care involved). Call
274-7900 to learn more.
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Independent Living, Inc.
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Volunteer Opportunity - Evening Meals on Wheels
Help deliver evening meals in Madison, Monona, Middleton, Fitchburg, Sun Prairie, Verona, Oregon or Cottage Grove. Your warm smile and a delicious meal cooked in the Independent Living kitchen will bring nourishment and cheer to an older or disabled adult. Schedules are flexible. Call 274-7900
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Independent Living, Inc.
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Volunteer Opportunity - Friendly Visiting
You will be matched with an older adult who is interested in activities that you also enjoy. Spend time with your new friend playing cards, listening to music or just visiting in her/his home. You might also choose to enjoy a meal out, go to a movie or concert, visit a museum or spend some time at the zoo. Call 274-7900 to learn more.
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Independent Living, Inc.
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Volunteer Opportunity - Health Advocate
Wanted - current and retired health professionals to spend approximately 1-2 hours a month helping an older or disabled adult navigate the health care system. You will provide wellness support, help your older adult partner prepare for a doctor's visit, accompany them for support and advocacy while helping them understand and better comply with physician's directives. For more information, please call 608-274-7900
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Independent Living, Inc.
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Volunteer Opportunity - Telephone Reassurance
Your daily call provides a safety check, medication reminder and companionship for an older adult in our community. Call 274-7900
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Independent Living, Inc.
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Volunteer Opportunity - Wednesday Drivers Needed!
Help deliver meals on Wednesday evening in Madison, Monona, Middleton, Fitchburg, Sun Prairie, Verona, Oregon or Cottage Grove. Your warm smile and a delicious meal cooked in the Independent Living kitchen will bring nourishment and cheer to an older or disabled adult. Schedules are flexible. Call 274-7900
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Interfaith Coalition for Worker Justice of South Central Wisconsin
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Volunteers Needed
There are many opportunities to volunteer with the ICWJ. The day-to-day work of the ICWJ needs volunteers! A wide range of possibilities exists, ranging from becoming a Workers' Rights Advocate to speaking at public forums and in congregations on why dignity in the workplace is an important value, to answering phones and welcoming workers to our offices. Training is available.
Click here for details about other ICWJ volunteer opportunities.
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International Breast Cancer Research Foundation
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Nothing is as rewarding as volunteering your time and energy to a good cause.
The International Breast Cancer Research Foundation utilizes the efforts of volunteers a couple of different ways. Sometimes we need extra assistance at the office preparing for direct mail campaigns or catching up on clerical duties, such as data entry or filing. Other times, we need someone with a talent for writing, photography, marketing, or design for special assignments. And our biggest, most labor-intensive project is our annual fundraiser, Art for Women's Sake. Although this event takes place in October, the planning begins in early spring and the follow-up take us through November.
If you would like to learn more about becoming a volunteer with us, please contact Elizabeth at 608.268.3077 or greer@ibcrf.org.
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International Professionals Association
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Event sponsors needed!
Want to make yourself known to the international professionals in Madison? Contact Nicole to talk about sponsoring an event! info@internationalprofessionals.org
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International Professionals Association
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Social Event Coordinator!
Have an idea for an event? Volunteer your time to arrange an industry visit, social gathering, or local expert speaker. Email Nicole info@internationalprofessional.org
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Iowa County Humane Society
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Foster Homes
ICHS is desperately seeking volunteers to foster animals. Examples of animals needing fostering are sick cats, young kittens that need bottle feeding, foster homes for young puppies, homes for injured or hurt dogs & cats while recovering, or fostering dogs until ready for adoption. You must be an approved home to foster, and all animals must be adopted through ICHS. For more information please stop by and talk to Adam.
Iowa County Humane Society
3207 Bennett Rd.
Dodgeville, WI 53533
608-935-1381
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