Individuals willing to commit to attending one event a month as a MAGNET photographer. Interested? Contact our Executive Director at ward@madisonmagnet.org.
The Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Community Show Choir invites interested men and women in the Madison area to join the choir for the upcoming year. Lend your voice to a celebration of song and community.
The choir meets in the choral rehearsal room (Room 101) on the Truax Campus every Thursday from 6:30 to 9:30 pm from the first Thursday in September through the first Thursday in December. We take a break and begin practicing again on the second Thursday in January until the first Thursday in May. Auditions are not necessary but each choir member is charged a music fee each semester of participation. You have a choice to join us for one or both semesters.
What is a Field Monitor? A Field Monitor is responsible for making sure equipment and bases are brought to the fields prior to game time, making sure games get started on time, making sure teams supply umpires (if not then you will more than likely have to ump), make sure lights get turned on, track scores and home runs throughout the night and be available in case questions arise about game rules. At the end of the night you would pick up equipment and report scores to Mike. If you might be interested in helping or becoming a Field Monitor for MUSA Madison, contact Mike at mike@musakickball.com
Why would I want be a Field Monitor? Perks include reduced team registration fees if you are the captain of a team and limited edition MUSA merchandise (i.e. windbreakers, sweatshirts, hats) Other perks may or may not include free beverages throughout the night :)
Join Us! Anyone is welcome to join the Madison Arcatao Sister City Project. We hold monthly planning meetings and other events, some of which could use some volunteer assistance. For more information, call our office at 608-251-9280 or email us at mascp@mascp.org.
Advocate for Special Bus Passes Suggest that your employer provide employees special bus passes. A present opportunity that provides Federal tax advantages is called Commuter Choice. Employers and employees both benefit financially and develop closer ties to the community. Find out specifics for your present situation from Metro Transit by contacting Mick Rusch.
Write Newsletter Articles or Letters to the Editor Keep the issue of good bus service at the forefront by writing letters to the editor or articles for your neighborhood newsletter. Can you provide tips to neighbors based on your experience? Are there simple improvements that would make riding easier? What might induce more people to use the bus? What do you want and how can we get there?
Contact Government Officials Contact your Alder, Mayor, County Supervisor, County Executive, State Representatives, Governor, Federal Representatives and President. Tell them that good bus service is critical and ask them to take leadership in promoting mass transit at the city, county, state and/or federal level.
Share Your Research Good transportation policy depends on informed decision making. You can help improve the Metro bus system by researching one or more topics and preparing a summary of your findings. The summary can, in turn, become a fact sheet or web page. Here are some suggested topics.
Attend Meetings and Testify Attend meetings on transportation and land use to meet people, listen and learn. Make sure transportation is always a consideration and promote mass transit where and when it is not now available. Whenever there is a proposed fare change, service change, or route restructure, know what those changes are and testify on how the changes would affect you, your neighbors and your community. The quality of our service depends on your feedback.
Join Our Email Listserve to Share Information Join our listserve at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mabaaa.
Stay informed and share relevant and up-to-date information.
Suggest Events To Be Listed Suggest events that should be listed on this site. In addition to a short description of the event, be sure to include information on when and where it is. Send suggestions to info@busadvocates.org with the subject heading of "event to list."
Adopt a Highway Volunteers Needed! (Currently on hold) Currently, this opportunity is on hold, need 6 more volunteers!
Are you looking for ways to exercise, to spring into shape, and to have fun while helping your club and community? Then MACAW is looking for you! Volunteers are needed to help with the "Adopt a Highway" project to help keep our adopted highway clean. Our section of road runs from Gammon Rd to Whitney Way on the eastbound side of Hwy 12. Look for our sign and honk if you see us out there working! Please contact MACAW1@charter.net for more information.
Bird Ambassadors Needed (On Hold) The new aviary is now open everyday until 4PM. If you haven't been there yet, this is a must see if you are in Madison.
Our zoo had asked our club if we would be interested in helping them monitor the traffic coming through the aviary, and help answer visitor questions. It was a great opportunity. We solicited volunteers, but couldn't get enough people who would be willing to spend a few hours over the weekends to help. We keep this opportunity up here in the event that there is a spike in interest to do this, at which time we will go to the zoo and offer to help them any way we can. But first, we need a lot of volunteers!
To learn more about this exciting opportunity, or to be added to our list of ambassador volunteers, please contact MACAW1@charter.net.
Bird Toy Maker One thing we do, especially around the holidays, is make toys for the birds that are in avian rescues or at the humane society. No experience necessary, as you learn on the job!
We usually bring in some snacks, maybe a movie to watch, and chit chat as we make fun toys for the birds. Come join us and help make a disadvantaged bird's life just a little happier.
MACAW TV Volunteers Needed (On Hold) MACAW TV, nominated in 2004 for a WYOU Academy Award, is a program MACAW put together that aired weekdays on WYOU TV to help educate the community on bird care and avian welfare issues.
We produced, edited and directed the TV show and it was a lot of fun. The downside to this was it took a lot of time filming and editing the programs. But if there is interest in doing this again, I would be happy to work with you to bring MACAW TV back.
Opportunities for program producers, editors, script writers and assistants exist if there is interest. Whether you want to be in pictures, or help behind the scenes, MACAW TV has something for everyone.
Board Members Interested in helping our professional police force solve crimes? Crime Stoppers is designed to help solve the unsolved cases, and we do a good job--we have taken million dollars in drugs off the street, returned over 1 million in stolen property, and solved 26 homicides.
Crime Stoppers is looking to add board members to this non-profit organization. We meet once a month to review cases, award cash rewards and conduct our committee business. What we need is someone who is interested in helping us expand our market reach by building databases, creating partnerships that could help with funding, and finding and securing new avenues to place information about wanted criminals in appropriate places. This is a friendly, easy going board. You can make the position fit your schedule and talents.
For more information, please contact Jill Kessler at 608-240-2449.
Madison Area Food Pantry Gardening Project Volunteer Opportunities:
If you are interested in helping us with planting, weeding, harvesting or equipment maintenance, please fill out the form below (Microsoft Word document) and return it via email or regular mail:
Once Master Gardener Volunteer (MGV) Interns are certified, they need to serve at least 24 volunteer hours to be recertified each year, performed between September 1 to August 31.
A minimum of 10 continuing education (CE) hours are required each year after the MGV Intern's initial certification.
The opportunites indicated with a "- 4 -" below count toward the 4 hour volunteer requirement to Dane County UW-Extension.
See the Events and Related Links pages for allowed CE opportunities.
- 4 - Volunteer with the Madison Area Master Gardeners Association
Contact us if you would like to volunteer with the Madison Area Master Gardeners Association (MAMGA) organization. Hours earned volunteering with MAMGA qualify toward the state required 24 hours per year for recertification.
Click here to reach mamgaMembers@yahoo.com.
- 4 - Volunteer with the UW-Madison Allen Centennial Gardens
UW-Madison's Allen Centennial Gardens welcomes the public to volunteer in the Garden. Any amount of time is welcome and appreciated. To volunteer, contact Mr. Ed Lyon, Head Gardener at (608) 262-1549 or by email: eslyon@wisc.edu. Leave a message if you get the answering machine.
Map.
- 4 - Volunteer with UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Informational Brochure of various horticultural sites around campus from the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Department of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
- 4 - Volunteer with the UW-Dane County Extension Office/Master Gardener Program
For current opportunities for MGVs, visit the Dane County Extension Website, check the latest newsletter, or check the Dane County MGV List-Serv forum.
To volunteer or learn more about the volunteer opportunities, contact the Dane County Extension MGV coordinators at (608) 224-3721 (Ann) or (608) 224-3715 (Lisa).
Extension Office Volunteer Opportunites include:
Office Assistants
Indoor Plant Care
Outdoor Waterers and Weeders
Gardening Assistants
Seed Manager
Volunteer Coordinators
If you want to know if your MGV volunteer project meets the UW-Extension criteria, contact Lisa at (608) 224-3715 or Ann at (608) 224-3721.
UW-Madison Arboretum Earth Partnership Team Leader Training
Responsibilities include teaching and supervising volunteers, clearing brush, controlling invasive plants species, seeding, and collecting research data. This is a great professional development opportunity, and a way to practice the land ethic by giving back to your community. Training runs from October 15 to December 12, and includes Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR certification; cost is . Contact Marian Farrior at 608-265-5214 or mlfarrior@wisc.edu for detailed information and an application form.
- 4 - Volunteer with the UW-Madison West Madison Agriculture Research Station
Work with researchers on trial garden plots. Contact Assistant Superintendent Judy Reith-Rozelle, 8502 Mineral Point Rd., Verona, WI 53593-9689 at (608) 262-2257 or fax (608) 829-3074. Map
zAldo Leopold Nature Center Come and volunteer - there's room for everyone! Learn about nature, earn experience, build your resume. Come once a month or once a week, the sky's the limit.
Call (608) 221-0404 to receive a volunteer application form.
zCity of Madison Parks Created in 1983, the People for Parks program encourages citizens to take an active role in the maintenance and enhancement of our parks. Donated funds for specific projects are matched, allowing increased flexibility. Contributions of parkland, benches and trees have enhanced our parks. Stewardship efforts are visible through Earth Day clean ups, tree mulching, hiking trail repair, planting and weeding gardens, prairie seed collecting and assistance at special events. These activities involve individuals, community organizations, businesses, school groups and neighborhood associations throughout the community.
For more information on how you can volunteer in Madison's parks, call the Parks Community Relations Coordinator at (608) 266-5949.
zGoodman Pool Contact Taylar Foster, (608) 266-4711.
Goodman Pool is located at 325 E Olin Ave behind the Alliant Energy Center.
Gardening volunteers will be responsible for general weeding in perennial and shrub beds, picking up trash in planting beds, pruning and re-mulching shrubs and trees and general upkeep of planting beds. Volunteers will work independently on an as-needed basis when you are available.
All volunteers will be fully trained before starting work. Training is held regularly. Volunteers will be given a T-shirt to wear when gardening, gloves, tools and a safety vest.
Volunteers must fill out an application and pass a background check. The only requirements are that you are dependable, friendly, 16 years of age or older, and able to work in sun and in a chaotic environment!
zIce Age Trail Add benefits to the natural landscape with habitat restoration projects. Many times and sites to take your pick against invasive species removal before native seed planting. Tools of use are loppers, bowsaws, weed wrenches and pick mattocks. Lightweight pulling of garlic mustard. Children 8+ allowed. Call
Don Ferber, Volunteer Coordinator, (608) 222-9376.
zMadison Area Food Pantry Gardens In 2007, the Madison Area Food Pantry Gardens delivered 98,000 pounds of fresh vegetables to the Community Action Coalition and the Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin for distribution to the 44 food pantries and meal sites in Southern Wisconsin.
There are three gardens located in Fitchburg and west Madison. Volunteers help plant, weed, hoe, till and harvest. Work days are scheduled in the evening for the benefit of those who work during the day, but would like some evening exercise.
Their web site is www.foodpantrygardens.org. Refer to the section Locations for the work sites and the section This Week for the up-to-date schedule.
Contact Emmett Schulte at schulte@wisc.edu or (608) 233-4829, or Ken Witte at (608) 233-1417.
Membership List A-L Alliant Energy
Alto Dairy
American Family Insurance
Attic Angel Health Ctr.
Badger Cab
Badger Utility Inc.
Badgerland Meat & Provisions
Baraboo Sysco Food
Boldtronics, Inc.
Bruce Co.
Carnes Co.
Central Storage Whse. Co.
Central Wis. Center
Clack Corp.
Columbia Health Care Ctr.
Conney Safety Products
Countryside Home
CUNA Mutual Group
Dane County Risk Mgmt.
DeForest, Village of
Earth & Water Works, LLC
EMD Biosciences
EVCO Plastics
FABCO Equipment, Inc.
Fleetguard/Nelson Industries
Forest Products laboratory
Gilson Inc.
Godec PT Consulting
Group Health HMO
Henshue Construction Inc.
Jefferson Transport
Infigen
Joe Daniels Construction Co.
Membership M-R Madison Area Tech.College
Madison Concrete Pipe
Madison Gas & Electric
Madison Kipp
Madison Metro.School Dist.
Madison Metro.Sewerage Dist.
Madison Recharging Service
Madison United HealthCare Linen
Madison, Town of
Martin Security
Meriter Hospital
Metcalfe Markets
Michael Seeliger & Associates
B & G Foods
Oakwood Village
Oregon School District
Partners in Domestic Preparedness
Promega Corp.
QualiTemps
Membership S-Z Rhodia Inc.
Safe-Con LLC
Samuels Recycling
Sanford
Schoep's Ice Cream Co.
Scientific Protein Laboratories,Inc.
Seats Inc.
Short-Elliott-Hendrickson,Inc.
St. Mary's Hospital
Stoughton Hospital
Strand Associates
TDS Telecom
Traffic Signing & Marking
Tri-North Builders
U. W. Industrial Engineering
U.W. School for Workers
U.W. Wisconsin Memorial Union
Product Safety Consulting
Union Cab Cooperative
U.W.Provision Co. Inc.
U.W.Synchrotron Radiation Ctr.
U.W. Whitewater
Universal Die & Stampings
Waterloo Fire Dept.
Webcrafters Inc.
Wisconsin, State of
Who is on the MASHoF Board... In the spring of 2008, the following group of nine individuals accepted the charge of creating the format, structure, guidelines and home of MASHoF.
Mondays in June: Weed the Prairie! At 6:30 p.m. every Monday (except June 30th) evening, meet at the barn at W7503 Kampen Road, Arlington, Wisconsin to weed the prairies at Goose Pond. Dress in long sleeves, long pants, and sturdy shoes.
Cold drinks will be served. Contact Mark or Sue for more information at 635-4160 or goosep@chorus.net, or visit www.madisonaudubon.org
Ongoing Opportunities Audubon is in need of volunteers for a variety of events and tasks throughout the year. A current list of volunteer opportunities can be found on our website, click here If any of the following opportunities interest you, please contact our office at 608 255-2473 or masoffice@mailbag.com. Thank you for your enthusiasm!
Special Events: Art Fair, Wings Over Madison Spring Banquet, Wildlife Adventure Day, Audubon Info Table at the Farmer's Market
Volunteer Opportunities MCM currently has openings for volunteers ages 14 and up to assist with education programs and events. To view our current volunteer opportunities, please click here to visit our listings at volunteersolutions.org.
Club Officers The President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary positions are up for renewal this December 2004. We would like to accept nominations at this time. Please make your voice heard by attending our November 2004 meeting.
The MCFR appreciates the strong response to its call for volunteer interns for its 2008-2009 season. We are matching these volunteers to our needs and will repost new opportunities after we complete this process. Please check back after 15 September.
We appreciate the work of our departing intern, Leah Wagner, who said of her MCFR experience, "it energizes me to surround myself with others who share these similar interests and learn from their experiences."
Madison Metropolitan Athletic Event Calendar Looking for upcoming sporting event activities, use either our 'Sports Schedules and Related Links' at the left of this page or simply click here for the district athletic calendar
Donating concession items for sale at Breese To ALL East High Soccer families:
Concession sales are heating up as more students are coming to our home games (students LOVE snacks!) and we are running low!
We are asking for help from all East High Boys soccer teams - Varsity, JV Gold, JV Purple and the Freshmen.
All sales from concessions at the East High games at Breese Stevens go directly back into the East boys soccer program.
If you haven't had a chance to contribute to concession sales, please consider donating any of the following items:
- candy
- chips
- cookies
- soda
- gatorade
All of these items nearly sold out last week.
Donations can be taken to practice and given to Max Strommen or they can be dropped off on the front porch at 2425 Willard Ave.
1. Computer Lab Support for ESL Students Even Start Famility LIteracy Program will open a computer labe at Leopold Elementary School for use by adults and youth. Help is needed in staffing open lab hours as well as in teaching classes.
2. Early Childhood Classroom Volunteers Assist Early Childhood teacher in implementing age appropriate activities with young children of culturally diverse families. The volunteer will be involved with reading with children, singing with children, and helping the children complete art and craft activities. Ages: 3 - 5
3. Infant and Toddler Classroom Volunteers Read, talk, sing and play with infants and toddlers to encourage their language developement. It is beneficial for children in this age group to be exposed to Spanish, English, and any other languages you know!
4. Record "Books on Tape: Creative individuals with a good speaking voice are needed to record "Books on Tape" for young readers. A quiet, convenient location for taping can be arranged. Materials/books provided. Readers in Spanish, Hmong and Albanian also needed!
5. School-Age Classroom Volunteers The volunteers will assist school age children with homework, and tutor children of limited English families to enhance school achievement. The volunteer will also engage school age children in structured games, and can contribute their own ideas.
Flute Performers Needed Flutists are invited to join Madison Flute Club to play solo or in small ensembles at various area retirement centers, churches, farmer's markets, and special events.
Publicity & Information Coordinator Assist Madison Flute Club to promote flute music activities. Post events, planned service projects, and concert information to on-line calendars, print media outlets, radio, television, as well as, the poster and program information.
See Madison Flute Club Mission
Please contact MFC via e-mail MadisonFluteClub or call (608)843-1926.
Gem and Mineral Club The Club has many volunteer opportunities and openings for Board officers. For more info contact contact Al Vonderohe, Club President, 608-635-2096 email apvonder@facstaff.wisc.edu
Leadership Opportunities There are many opportunities to get involved with the Madison International Trade Association and new ideas and perspectives are always welcome. Board members serve either one or three year terms, depending on the position. Elections take place every Spring. If you have an interest in becoming more involved with MITA, please contact one of the board members (contact information at www.mitaweb.org) to discuss your interests.
Classroom Helpers During the full week of training volunteers are needed as classroom assistants. This would be helping students through the assignments, encouraging them and participating in the class discussions where appropriate.
Like To Cook? Lunch is provided for the students during the five days of training. Would you be willing to bring a lunch for our students and join us around the table?
Share your story A powerful component of the week long Phoenix Class is when members of our community spend a little time with the students sharing their personal stories. This may be stories of sorrow and triumph, a testimony, or a motivational talk. Twenty minutes and some time for questions is a small donation of your time but a large deposit into the lives of all of us.
Madison NORML is always looking for creative people with skills to share to help get our message out and make our chapter run smoothly. Currently, we are particularly seeking graphic artists to help create designs for fliers, t-shirts and other materials. We are also looking for people with accounting and business skills to help us with the business end of running a non-profit.
To learn more, please join us for a meeting
or contact
us.
OPERA IN THE PARK Be one of 125 volunteers on July 25, 2008 who will help make Opera in the Park a big success and receive a free t-shirt in the process. This FREE concert of opera music for the community will feature international singers, the Madison Symphony Orchestra, Madison Opera Chorus and Maestro John DeMain. Please contact Madison Opera at (608)238-8085 or e-mail info@madisonopera.org.
OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES We need your help! Madison Opera volunteers are always needed to help with:
* Opera promotion and education
* Office tasks
* Lobby set-up and audience greeters during productions
* Opera merchandise sales during productions
* Special event organization and staffing
* Gift wrapping at Hilldale Mall (during the holidays)
E-mail info@madisonopera.org to sign up for volunteer opportunities or to request more information.
Created in 1983, the People for Parks program encourages citizens to take an active role in the maintenance and enhancement of our parks. Donated funds for specific projects are matched, allowing increased flexibility. Contributions of parkland, benches and trees have enhanced our parks. Stewardship efforts are visible through Earth Day clean ups, tree mulching, hiking trail repair, planting and weeding gardens, prairie seed collecting and assistance at special events. These activities involve individuals, community organizations, businesses, school groups and neighborhood associations throughout the community.
For more information on how you can volunteer in Madison's parks, call the Parks Community Relations Coordinator at 266-5949 or visit our main site at www.ci.madison.wi.us/parks/howVol1.html.
Volunteer Program We are working on setting up some volunteer programs. Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering or if you have suggestions. Thank you.
Madison Sail and Power Squadron The activities of Madison Sail and Power Squadron are carried out by our member volunteers--from our officers and committee chairs to our class instructors, exam proctors, etc. If you'd like more information about Madison Sail and Power Squadron volunteer opportunities, contact:
Adaptive Sports and Recreation Leaders for People with Disabilities (4) .40/hr Immediate-Spring ‘10
Provide support and leadership for either youth or adults with disabilities, across types of disabilities, in the areas of: Unified Sports, Top Soccer, Young Athletes Developmental Skills Program for ages 2-7 on Saturday mornings, water walking, and other activities, weeknights and Saturdays. Contact Chad Thom, (608) 204-3020 or at: cthom@madison.k12.wi.us
For an application visit www.mscr.org
Adaptive Swim Instructors (2) .45/hr/weekdays –or- .45/hr/weekends
General Support Staff (6-8)
.40/hr/weekdays
.40/hr/weekends
(2-4 hrs weekly)
Teach or support youth and adults with disabilities that have adaptive skills in a warm water pool, Lapham School Pool, Jan.-May 2010. Saturday hours are 12:30-3pm. Weekend differential pay provided: .00/hr. Program for adults/water walking only also meets on Mon./Wed. & Th. evenings. Contact Chad Thom at (608) 204-3020 or cthom@madison.k12.wi.us
For an application visit www.mscr.org
Bilingual Spanish Academic Club Coordinators (5) .45/hr + prep
Great opportunity for education majors! Facilitate learning activities to support/increase academic performance for children in elementary grades. Coordinators will plan and lead small group centers for reading and/or math clubs using provided curriculum and other resources. Available Academic Coordinator positions include:
Midvale Elementary, Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursdays, 3:00-5:15pm + planning
Lincoln Elementary, Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/FridayS, 3:00-5:15pm + planning
ALL POSITIONS RUN FROM JANUARY 19TH-MAY 7TH. Prefer applicants that are available all program days, but willing to consider those available less. Both schools on busline. If interested, please must complete an MSCR application (print off from www.mscr.org site) and mail to address on the form by Friday, December 4th. For questions contact Michelle Graves, (608) 204-4585 or e-mail: mmoe@madison.k12.wi.us
Bilingual Spanish Academic Club Leaders (2) .40/hr.
Great opportunity for experience working with kids in an academic setting! Work directly with elementary students teaching them reading and math skills. Lesson plans are provided. Club leaders will be responsible for implementing the lessons, as well as classroom and behavior management and leading and supervising recreational activities.
Lincoln Elementary, Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Fridays, 3:00-5:15pm
ALL POSITIONS RUN FROM JANUARY 19TH-MAY 7TH. Prefer applicants that are available all program days, but willing to consider those available less. Both schools on busline. If interested, please must complete an MSCR application (print off from www.mscr.org site) and mail to address on the form by Friday, December 4th. For questions contact Michelle Graves, (608) 204-4585 or e-mail: mmoe@madison.k12.wi.us
Bilingual Spanish Academic Instructors (5) .60/hr. + prep
Are you a licensed teacher interested in giving students that extra boost they need after school while gaining additional teaching experience? Academic Instructors will plan and lead small group math and reading interventions with students performing below proficiency. Professional development opportunities provided. Available Academic Instructor positions include:
Midvale Elementary, Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursdays, 4:00-5:00pm + planning
Lincoln Elementary, Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursdays, 4:00-5:00pm + planning
ALL POSITIONS RUN FROM JANUARY 19TH-MAY 7TH. Prefer applicants that are available all program days, but willing to consider those available less. Both schools on busline. If interested, please must complete an MSCR application (print off from www.mscr.org site) and mail to address on the form by Friday, December 4th. For questions contact Michelle Graves, (608) 204-4585 or e-mail: mmoe@madison.k12.wi.us
Community Learning Center Club Leaders (12) .40/hr. Feb 10 – May 10, 2010
Afterschool Community Learning Center Club Leaders are needed to work with elementary–age youth. Hours vary by program but are generally between the hours of 1pm to 5:15 pm, Monday through Thursday in such clubs as LEGOS, arts & crafts, Cultures Around the World, Girl Scouts, cooking, sports, Nature Nuts, dance, Spanish, etc. Staff can lead one club or several clubs and work from one to four days per week. Clubs usually take place one hour per week, for thirteen weeks. Paid planning time is given as well. Scheduling is flexible. Fluency in Spanish and Hmong and experience working with elementary-age youth are a plus. Many schools are on the bus line. If interested, you must complete an MSCR application (www.mscr.org ) and mail to address on the application. For questions, contact Michelle Graves, (608) 204-4585, or e-mail mmoe@madison.k12.wi.us
Cross Country Ski Instructors (2) /hr Dec. 2009-Feb. 2010
Instruct youth, adults and families, mostly in classical style, but private lessons also include skating instruction. Saturday morning classes in Jan. and private lessons scheduled between the instructor and participant. Contact Chad Thom at (608) 204-3020 or cthom@madison.k12.wi.us
For an application visit www.mscr.org
High School Clubs Club Leaders (5+) .40/hr. Sept. 2009 – May 2010
Dates and hours vary per assignment. After school Club Leaders are needed for the 2009/10 school year. Individuals are needed to teach enrichment and recreational clubs after school at MMSD high schools. Club leaders needed specifically for: art clubs, drill and dance clubs, video clubs, ski, homework clubs and more. Days vary, but club leaders must be available between 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. Fluency in Spanish and experience working with high school-aged youth are a plus. Schools are on the bus line. If interested, complete and application (www.mscr.org) and mail to address on application. For questions, contact Diana Miller at 204-3018 or dlmiller@madison.k12.wi.us
Homework, Reading and Math Club Leaders & Academic Coordinators (25) .40/hr/leader, .45/hr/coordinator
Sept 2009 – May 2010
Facilitate learning activities to support and increase academic performance for children in grades 1-5. Clubs take place on Monday through Friday and are 1 hour in length. Hours are between 2:15 pm-5:15 pm, plus planning time (some sites donÂ’t start until 3:00 pm). Most sites begin early October. Scheduling is flexible. Staff can lead one club or several clubs and work from one to four days per week, 18.5 hr./week maximum. Fluency in Spanish and experience working with elementary-age youth are a plus. Many schools are on the bus line. If interested, you must complete an MSCR application (www.mscr.org)and mail to address on the form. For questions contact Michelle Graves, 204-4585 or e-mail: mmoe@madison.k12.wi.us
Recreation Inclusion Staff (6) .40/hr. Sept. 2009 - June 2010
Dates vary per assignment.
Assist individuals with disabilities in inclusive youth and adult MSCR recreation programs. Part-time, afternoon and evening hours available; hours vary depending on program up to 18.5 hours/week. Experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or experience with inclusive recreation programming preferred. Must have proven dependability, teamwork, ability to make necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities and readiness to actively participate in all aspects of the program. To apply send in MSCR application (www.mscr.org). For information contact Cheryl Dietrich, 204-3042 or cstanley@madison.k12.wi.us or Kate Dvorak, 204-3043 or kdvorak@madison.k12.wi.us
Safe Haven Afterschool Childcare Leaders (10+) & Assistant Site Supervisors .35-.45/hr. Jan 10 – June 10, 2010
Work with elementary school-age children daily after school in neighborhood centers and schools. Plan, supervise and implement activities such as art, science, sports, enrichment clubs, structured games, help with homework, playtime and field trips. Must be available minimum of 3 afternoons per week (Mondays approximately 12:45pm – 6:00pm, Tues-Fri, approximately 2:15pm – 6:00pm – some sites don’t start until 3:00pm, maximum hrs/wk are 18.5 hrs.). Work begins January 4th. Fluency in Spanish and Hmong, and experience working with elementary-age students a plus. Assistant Site Supervisors are responsible for coordination and supervision of program, staff and administrative duties, behavior management and other duties as assigned. If interested, please complete MSCR application found at www.mscr.org and mail to address on the application. For questions, contact Eileen Otis at (608) 204-3030, or eotis@madison.k12.wi.us .
Soccer Referees & Instructors (5) .40/hr or .60/game (Sundays/Spring) Immediate-May ‘10
Staff for youth indoor & outdoor programs. Referee 3v3 outdoor games in the spring and/or instruct in winter programs, various times, evenings and Saturdays. Contact Chad Thom, (608) 204-3020, or at: cthom@madison.k12.wi.us
For an application visit www.mscr.org
Specialty Instructors (5+) Pay varies Sept. 2009 – May 2010
Dates and hours vary by assignment. Specialty Instructors are needed for the 2009/10 school year. Individuals are needed to teach in a variety of clubs in the sports/fitness area, dance and martial arts. Opportunities exist across all high schools. Looking for instructors for Zumba, Double Dutch, Latin Dance, Hip Hop, Belly Dancing, Kickboxing, Yoga, Tai Chi, Capoeira, Aerobics, and self-defense and more. Days vary by school but instructors should be available between 3:30 – 5:30 for the day of the club. Contact Diana Miller at dlmiller@madison.k12.wi.us or 204-3018 if interested.
To apply visit www.mscr.org
Swimming Instructors (10) .50/hr January 25-May 15
Experienced swim instructors needed to teach American Red Cross swimming lessons weeknights and Saturday mornings at MadisonÂ’s high school and elementary school pools. Need Lifeguard Training, First Aid, WSI and CPR PRO/AED. Re-certification available with employment. On bus line. Interviews continue until all positions filled. To apply print off an application at www.mscr.org and return it asap to Dianne Lahey, MSCR Aquatic Specialist, 3802 Regent Street, Madison 53705 or dlahey@madison.k12.wi.us
Tumbling Instructor (1) -14/hr Jan 2010-April 2010
Instructor needed to teach beginning tumbling classes to youth ages 4 and 5. Previous experience teaching or coaching gymnastics or tumbling required. Classes run Sunday afternoons from late January through mid-April.
To apply please submit an MSCR Employment Application (available at www.mscr.org ). For more information contact: Mary Crowley at (608) 204-3045 or mcrowley@madison.k12.wi.us.
Youth Basketball Officials .25/Game Nov/Dec Jan/Feb
Paid positions are available for men and women to work as basketball officials for Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) in our middle school basketball program. Games are played on Mondays and Wednesdays after school at 3:30 pm. Previous experience necessary. For an application visit www.mscr.org. Contact Greg Roscoe @ 204-3034 or e-mail @ groscoe@madison.k12.wi.us
Youth Dance Lead & Asst. Lead Instructors (1) -/hr Jan. 2010-April 2010
Lead and Asst. Lead instructors needed to teach tap, jazz, hip hop and ballet classes for youth ages 3-13, leading up to a dance recital. Must have reliable transportation. Previous youth dance instruction experience required. Winter session begins January 22 and runs through April 17. There may be possibilities of continuing into the Summer and Fall sessions. Must be available to work Friday, April 16 and Saturday, April 17. Classes are weekday afternoons starting between 3:45 and 4:15, Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons at Eastside and Westside locations. Subbing pool is available for additional hours. To apply please submit an MSCR Employment Application (available at www.mscr.org ). For more information contact: Mary Crowley at (608) 204-3045 or mcrowley@madison.k12.wi.us.
Youth Resource Center Program Leaders (20+) .40/hr.
Sept. 2009 - May 2010
Afterschool Youth Resource Center Program Leaders are needed for the 2009/2010 school year. Staff will work in after school homework clubs, enrichment clubs and recreational drop in programs. Hours may include: Monday - Friday 2:30 - 5:30p.m. Fluency in Spanish and experience working with middle school-age youth are a plus. Some schools are on the bus line. If interested, complete an MSCR application (www.mscr.org)and mail to address on the application. For questions, contact Ian Hannah @ 204-3052, ihannah@madison.k12.wi.us
To apply visit www.mscr.org
Varied opportunities exist: Lead Thrift Sale volunteer needed to schedule pricing sessions, organize and store priced items for 3-day July event. Preview treasures as you work. Pricing team members also welcome.
Intergenerational Program Opportunities available to people 55+ including pairings/interviews with Edgewood Nursing students and U-W Madison medical
students, monthly craft program with preschoolers, 4-session monthly discussion forum with high schoolers, and much more.
Newsletter Editor needed to coordinate submissions, edit, and write for monthly Messenger. Oversee proofreading assignments, file corrections.
Be at the heart of things, volunteer at the Madison Senior Center, downtown. Positions available at varied levels: instructor, Team Leader, support
worker. Call or e-mail Lynne to help: 267-2344 or
lrobertson@cityofmadison.com
The Madison Theatre Guild is looking for people to help with the tasks that make a theater show possible. Join the friendly and fun crew that makes community theatre happen in Madison.
We need:
Ticket Sellers
Ushers
Set Builders
Backstage workers
Contact
The Madison Theatre Guild
2410 Monroe Street
Madison, WI 53711
608-238-9322
Volunteer on a Madison Trust committee Consider serving on one of our committees, such as events and programs, communications, Relight the Marquee,or membership. Within the Trust you will meet interesting and like-minded people, and participate in preserving our community's historic built environment.
We are looking for these United Alumni... Can you help us find these ex United players...
Aaron Middlestadt, Abdeslam Benmessaoud, Abdul Benzikri, Alan Bathe, Alan Martin, Alan Martin,
Alan Tan, Alberto Ruocco, Alfredo Canela,
Ali Nashnush, Amy Cummings, Andrew Moll, Andrew Rosen,
Andy Bacchus, Andy Bock, Andy Czerkas, Andy Gates,
Andy Raich, Andy Relnick, Andy Skwierawski, Andy White,
Annie Rush, Austin Reason, Ayesha Guzali, Barb Zepps Richardson, Barret Van Sicklen, Beejahn Asfari, Ben Norton, Ben Wright, Ben Ziegler, Berto Lima, Beth Mathias, Bill Garrett, Bill Houck, Bill Raich, Bob Greider, Bobby Zinkel, Brad Hernandez, Brent Dennis, Brett Hamiliton, Brett Ruppenthal, Brian Bamford, Brian Braun, Brian Butcher, Brian Schutz, Brian Speer, Britta Lindberg, Cassandra "Casey" Searing, Cathy "Rom" Nordman & Chris Albert (Christine).
Click this link to see the list of more United alumni that we are still looking for.
There are many opportunities to volunteer with Veterans for Peace. We table at the Dane County Farmers Market every Saturday during the market year (April-November), as well as at Juneteenth, Fiesta Hispana, Triangle Ethnic Fest, the Willy St. Fair, and other events. We encourage and participate in parades and demonstrations in support of our most basic democratic values and obligations to be an involved citizenry.
We provide information and education at the request of legislative committees at the state and federal level on issues related to veterans and peace.
One of our members (Mike Boehm) has established peace parks in My Lai, Viet Nam, and has initiated several self-help loan programs in Viet Nam to assist Vietnamese women starting small businesses.
We welcome volunteers! Please contact us through the email or phone number listed -- click on the "Contact Us" menu item to the left on this page.
Rugby Sponsors Welcome Madison Westside Rugby Club seeks sponsors and patrons to help support the clubs mission and goals of providing positive experiences for Madison West High School and Edgewood High School boys and teach them the rugby and good sportsmanship.
Contact Dan Greene, Head Coach at 233-2417
With the turn of seasons, come changes for our group. After a long and fruitful 6 years meeting at Room of One's Own, we will meet at the Madison Central Public Library starting this November. Many thanks to Room of One's Own for providing a nurturing space for our group to grow, and sponsoring us for a free meeting space at the library. The other change is we will now be meeting the Third Saturday of the month, rather than the fourth.
If you've been away from the group, busy with life, come back and check us out in our new space and time.
Writing? Come to our next meeting to get feedback on what you have. Not writing? See if the writing activity gets your creativity flowing.
What's your writing goal for this month?
***Spring 2009 Facilitator's Note Hello Writers!
Crocus, Siberian iris, bluebells... What's popping up in your writing?
Have the start of a story, but not sure where it's going? Come to a Writergrrls meeting and get inspired! Not sure how to end your poem? Come get feedback from writers like you.
Join us this fourth Saturday of the month, for a rewarding meeting.
Write On! Rebecca
**April/May 2008 Facilitator's Note Hello Writers!
Spring into your writing! Set aside time each day to follow your joy. Once a week, reward yourself for your progress; take a walk by the lakes, stroll through a friends' garden, or buy yourself a new pen and more paper! I was thrilled to hear how inspiring two Writergrrls found the recent UW Writers' Institute. One found an agent who she now has sent 50 pages of her manuscript! You go grrl! You know who you are!
What if you found a a summer writers' workshop that gave you a fresh start? See our related links page in the left margin for a list and websites!
Write on! Rebecca
**August/September 2008 Facilitator's Note Hello Writers,
The first cool weather of fall is here. Time to nestle into your favorite chair and write! I was very impressed by our writers' recent work we heard at last week's Garden Party Reading. Courageous, mystical, spellbinding would be my summary. The bees on the blooming Rose of Sharon tree, and the bats swooping in after sunset also added to the ambiance. Thanks to our readers for a memorable event.
Write on!
Rebecca
**December 2008 Facilitator's Note Hello Writers, I love the silence of a blizzard. The snow dampens the sound of traffic; all the city sounds. All I hear is the productive metallic slide of shoveling. Take your snow days, ignore your to do list, and pour your soul onto a page. Write on! Rebecca
**February 2008 Facilitator's Note Hello Writers,
It's February next week and my characters haven't a thing to wear! Just kidding of course, but try this experiment: This month read a best seller, the kind authors pump out in less than six months, and a tried and true classic. Both kinds can teach characterization. The best sellers often spray paint the outline of a character in a rather bold, effective way; the classic may make a more lasting portrait. Notice *how* they do it.
Write on! Rebecca
**January 2008 Facilitator's Note Hello Writers,
Do you keep a journal? A diary? Jot down quotes or ideas?
My intuition tells me you do.
Do you write every day? Every week? Every once in a while?
Is there a time of day you could steal 15 minutes to write a page?
If 15 minutes made all the difference, what could an hour do?
Come see, at Room of One's Own,
Rebecca
**June/July 2008 Facilitator's Note Hello Writers!
Keeping cool as the summer flies by? Escaping to libraries and coffee shops to work on your writing? I went South, to the chilliest air conditioning in the country!
I have just returned from a fabulous writers' conference in Austin, Texas. The Texas Writers' League attracted around 200 writers and 25 agents to their conference last weekend. I had the opportunity to pitch my novel, Spoke, to six agents within 48 hours! Three were interested in receiving pages! I received very valuable feedback and learned to refer to my book an "Adult Trade Novel" rather than Historical Fiction, since it is a literary novel set only 40 years in the past (rather than more than 100 which would qualify it as "historical").
I hope you will make plans to get out there and share your work in a class or at a conference this summer. Check our "Related Links" page for upcoming summer writing events! Write On! Rebecca
**March 2008 Facilitator's Note Hello Writers,
March, the only month that moonlights as an action verb. As your letters march down the page, what is their rhythm? Do they gallop, charge, or saunter? This month, challenge yourself to new phrasings. If you tend to be succinct, try longer sentences to slow passages down. Or, if you tend toward paragraphs comprised of a single sentence, pare them down into several sentences to speed it up. Above all, allot time for writing whenever you can.
Write on! Rebecca
**October/November 2008 Facilitator's Note Hello Writers, Leaves are falling. The earth is spreading its blanket to prepare for winter. Now is the perfect time to settle into a Writergrrls challenge. Make a pact with yourself to submit one short story or poem to the 2009 Wisconsin People and Ideas contest by the end of November. Truly fabulous prizes. All Wisconsin residents are eligible. See our Related Links page for details. Write on! Rebecca
Once you're done shoveling the walk, take a nice break. Grab a warm blanket and your journal, and sit by a window where you can see the dazzle of light on the snow. Dream about where you could take your writing in the year to come. At our December 22nd Writergrrls meeting, we'll discuss our accomplishments of 2007 and our goals for 2008.
Thanks to everyone who partipated in our Open Mike! We had a good audience turnout and heard excellent work by seven local writers. A very enjoyable afternoon.
*October Facilitator's Note Hello Writers!
With the crunch of leaves underfoot, comes the time for harvest. Look through your files, paper and electronic. Which of your works are ready to share with the world? That opportunity is here! Our annual Writergrrls Open Mike is November 4th. Come read your writing and listen to your creative comrades.
Write on! Rebecca
*September Facilitator's Note Hello Writers!
Where are you in your writing? At the beginning of a new phase?:
"When the autumn weather turns the leaves to flame,
one hasn't got time for the waiting game..."
Fall is a good time for us to take our summer writing and send query letters in order to get it published!
Write on! Rebecca
April 2007 Facilitator's Note Spring coincides with an excellent opportunity for writers. The weekend of April 27 - 29, UW hosts "The Writers' Institute" at the Pyle Center. Writing classes, networking, and meeting agents are a few highlights. See "Related Links" for more information
The organizers have thoughtfully left Saturday afternoon, 3/28 open, a perfect arrangement for the Writergrrls to meet their usual time and place. See you at the conference that morning, and later at Room of One's Own at 2 pm!
August 2007 Facilitator's Page Hello Writers!
From drought to floods of rain. Sound familiar?
For every dry spell in my writing, I have a corresponding torrent of words that spill from my pen. The trick is to remember that inspiration will return again, when all seems parched.
Come to our meeting next Saturday, 8/25, and get your creativity flowing again.
Write on! Rebecca
February 2007 Facilitator's Note Storytelling is a winter tradition. Let us put on our warmest sweater, sit in our most comfortable chair and give ourselves permission to write. Dive into the page, step off into a dream cloud, confuse your character with yourself for a moment. Eclipse the day's early darkness with the brightness of your creation. Write.
July 2007 Facilitator's Note The writing theme for this month is liberty. Grant yourself the freedom to spend time writing! Hire a sitter, delegate a task, steal away to a cafe... Make a date with yourself. You and your writing are worth it!
Write on!
Rebecca
June 2007 Facilitator's Note Summertime and the living is easy... Can our manuscripts grow as well as the weeds in the yard? Lets give them them a run for their money. This month we'll discuss what kind of feedback encourages us to want to write more. The feedback I get on my work from the Writergrrls helps inspire me.
*Please note, we meet the fourth Saturday, 6/23*
Write on! Rebecca
March 2007 Facilitator's Note Last month, three hearty Wisconsin Writergrrls and I met for our very snowy February meeting. We worked on humorous love poems, from an inanimate object to an inanimate object, inspired by a local poet Marilyn Annucci. Today the snow is melting! (could it be all that passion between the turtleneck and cardigan?) Two sunny days in a row promise warm days ahead. Take some time to soak in some solar power and see the creativity you generate.
We look forward to hearing your latest work at our next meeting, March 24, 2 pm, at Room of One's Own.
I'm here to say the UW Writing Conference was excellent. I highly recommend it! I'm still on a mountain top high in my writing. One workshop I learned a great deal from was about the editing process. This summer, we'll talk about how to better our feedback for more inspired revisions.
Get your calendars ready and set a goal for what you will accomplish by our next meeting (May 26). See you with your completed poem, chapter or story at the end of the month.
Past Year Facilitator Notes: 2006 November: The Madison Writergrrls is celebrating its third year! Thank you to all the wonderful women writers who participate in our group. I feel lucky to have met you. Writergrrls range in age from 18 to 91. Several are poets, a couple write page-turner memoirs, two are travel writers, one has a fresh twist on a coming-of-age novel... Members also write historical, and foodie fiction (I might figure in there somewhere). How about you? Have a story to share? Great, see you at Room of One's Own 11/25, 2 pm. Meanwhile, check out the DÃa de los Muertos" writing prompt. Write on! -Rebecca
December: Three holidays, all bring light to winter's dark days. We rush around to make the season sparkle. Listen. Stop the hustle bustle a moment, sit in a sunny window, and sneak in some time to write. Dream a dream for the new year. What could your writing be? What new worlds could you create? See the New YearsÂ’ Writing Goals page for ideas. Happy celebrating! -Rebecca
Marketing Intern or Volunteer We are looking for a marketing support person to provide research, writing, work on the marketing plan with staff and media. Put your marketing skills to work with MYC, a great choir for young singers in southern Wisconsin.
Work a flexible schedule, off-street parking available and we are located near Hilldale Mall, on a bus line.
Contact Michelle Stellner, Marketing and Development Manager to discuss at mstellner@madisonyouthchoirs.org or at 238-7464.
Office Administration Do you have 4 to hours a week to work in the MYC office near HIlldale Mall? We need assistance with marketing and development projects, general office administration, research, filing and mailings. We offer a schedule flexible to your needs with day hours and off-street parking on a bus line. We will provide complimentary concert tickets for MYC concerts to volunteers.
Contact Michelle Stellner, Marketing and Development Manager at mstellner@madisonyouthchoirs.org or at 238-7464.
Writer The Madison Youth Choirs is looking for a part-time volunteer writer. Work a flexible schedule of 2 to 4 hours per week writing press releases, webpage content and correspondence for the choir.
MYC serves over 400 singers in Madison and Southern Wisconsin and provides off-street parking at our office, near Hilldale Mall, on a bus line.
Contact Michelle Stellner, Marketing and Development Manager at mstellner@madisonyouthchoirs.org or at 238-7464.
Returning Prisoner Simulations MUM needs volunteers to fill the role of "community workers" during Returning Prisoner Simulations. The simulations are scheduled regularly. Complete and simple instructions are given to each person so they can fill a role. It's easy! It's fun! MUM depends on volunteers to make this program a success. Volunteers are needed to help with simulations for "one time only" and of course are welcome on a long-term basis. Simulations are held in Madison, out of town, and at varied days and times. To sign up, contact Jackie at the MUM office: 608-256-0906.
Volunteer Mentor - Mentoring Connections Volunteer Mentors for Mentoring Connections get trained to reach-out to children of incarcerated parents.
Volunteer Mentors must be at least 18 years of age; be screened and trained to be a Mentor; make a one year commitment to have one-to-one contact at least one hour weekly; participate in some of the monthly group activities with their matched child; and be willing to become familiar with and be nonjudgmental about the eligible children or their families.
For details about volunteering and training to be a mentor, contact the Mentoring Connections Match Coordinator, Shelia Stubbs, at Mentoring Connections, c/o Madison-area Urban Ministry, 2300 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713; Phone: 608/256-0906.
Volunteer Office Assistant - part time MUM's Circle of Support program needs somebody to help with answering mail, filing, and data entry. This position requires a person with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Please contact Barbara at the MUM office if you are interested: 608-256-0906.
Volunteer Opportunities Volunteers are need the week prior to the Book sale to haul books from storage to the Library.
Volunteers are need to rebox books after the sale. For information call Leaota Braithwaite at 655-3700
MCH Coalition Structure Membership in the MCH Coalition is open to statewide and regional organizations concerned with maternal and child health in Wisconsin. Membership consists of three categories: regular member, associate member, and ex-officio member. The coalition meets on a quarterly basis with annual membership fees required.
Children's Vision Screening Training Learn to do childrenÂ’s vision screening using a special camera. Mazo Lions hold an annual screening and it's very rewarding to help young children to see properly. A training sessions is scheduled for Tue., Aug. 18th at 6 p.m. at the AmericInn Lodge & Suites, 601 W. Broadway, Monona, WI. Contact Marilyn Huset at 795-4403 or mhuset@tds.net.
Wild West Days Coordinator Ron Boylan has openings throughout the September 11-13 weekend on the work roster for various duties. Contact him at boylan@centurytel.net to volunteer.
Wild West Days Planning Mazo Lions need two more volunteers to attend WWD planning meetings the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Sportsman's Club on Hwy. Y.
At present all positions are unpaid voluntary positions.
You can sign up as a friend of the museum at any time. We will have a list tasks that we may need help with. some of what we need now are:
We have a need for more board members. Please contact a sitting Board member.
Volunteers are always needed to be docents during the summer openings. Contact Ken Brost at the Chamber of Commerce Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Volunteers are also needed for our bake sale and serving during the Memorial Day opening and during Pioneer days in mid-September. Contact Ken Brost or a Board member.
Board members are: Earl Anderson, Dave Houghton, Wes Licht, Dale Marsden, Tim Mitchell, Gini Nichols, Christi Mykytyn, Mary Dahlstrom, and Virginia Dodson.
Block Captains are needed! The Meadowood Neighborhood Association's foundation is based on the face-to-face contact and relationships of neighbors living in the community. To that end, we have volunteer "Block Captains" who assist with newsletter delivery, membership issues, and offer responsiveness to local issues in small block areas of our neighborhood. Block Captains work in coordination with their local Area Representatives.
More information on these positions can be found on our website at http://www.meadowoodneighbors.org on the "Volunteer Opportunities" page.
Meadowood Area Representatives Needed The Meadowood Neighborhood Association is seeking volunteers interested in representing several of our 15 "Areas," which are sections of the neighborhood consisting of 80-100 living units. Each "Area Representative" is a voting member of the Board of Directors.
More information on these positions can be found on our website at http://www.meadowoodneighbors.org on the "Volunteer Opportunities" page.
Meadowood Traffic Issues Committee The Meadowood Neighborhood Association is seeking additional members for it's standing Traffic Issues Committee. This committee addresses all traffic issues in the neighborhood and works with the City of Madison on planning issues and trouble spots. In addition, this committee sponsors the "Walk Your Child to School Week" with the Safe Community Coalition of Madison and Dane County.
Volunteers MRC is run almost entirely by volunteers. Become a member and give your free time to a wonderful rowing community. Our volunteers have made MRC a success since 1975.
Museum Docents Docents or 'museum guides' assist visitors, giving tours of our museum and describing the various items on display.
Hours: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Days: Tuesdays & Saturdays: Mid-April to Mid-October.
Contact Signe Cooper at 230-3566, Jean Skinner at 836-1375, or Carol Burger at 836-3779.
Museum volunteers (workers) Hours: 1:00-4:00 pm
Days: Tuesdays & Saturdays
Museum open: Mid-April to Mid-October.
Description: Volunteers assist museum committee with any work that needs to be done: filing, cleaning, sorting, collecting, or copying.
Contact: Signe Cooper at 230-3566
Jean Skinner at 836-1375
Carol Burger at 836-3779.
IHN Hosting Week Our next hosting week for Interfaith Hospitality Network begins March 1, 2009. Volunteer opportuities include: overnight host, meal preparation & dinner hosts, children's activities, and breakfast hosts. Volunteers are also needed for set up on March 1 (11:00 am) and for pack up on March 8 (7:30 am).
Volunteer Opportunities Parent volunteers are always welcome and much needed. Food, hair, ironing, make up, costume cleaning and repair, publicity, props, set construction are a few of the ways in which parents can become involved with the Drama Club. Interested parents, Drama Mamas and Papas call: 829-9713
Want to get involved?
To volunteer, call our Volunteer Coordinator at 826-3405 or check out our website to see our complete list of volunteer opportunities.
If you'd like to volunteer to help us with track and field practice or events, bocce ball, softball practices and games, or bowling, please call our Agency Manager at
Volunteers, Misc. Positions MAPPAR is seeking volunteers to help in all areas of our organization. If you have a specialty you would like to offer, for one day or an entire year, we'd like to speak with you. It can be anything from farm hand to ad writer. Whatever your idea, let us know.
Here are some of the many opportunities listed on our main website at www.mappar.org:
Midwest Environmental Advocates seek Summer Advocates for summer 2005.
MEA is the first and only nonprofit environmental law center in Wisconsin. MEA provides legal and technical support to grassroots groups that are working for environmental justice in the Western Great Lakes region.
Summer Advocates work closely with MEA attorneys on case development and litigation. Summer Advocates may draft pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents; conduct legal research and prepare memoranda; develop strategy and legal theories; gather evidence; and attend meetings with clients, conferences with opposing counsel, and any court proceedings. Summer Advocates will also have the opportunity to conduct intakes of potential clients, interact with attorneys and other experts in MEA’s Advocacy Network, and attend press conferences and government meetings.
Volunteers Needed Join our varied group of volunteers as you explore new interests, apply your talents and learn unique skills:
Site Interpretation--We are looking for adults to train as site interpreters to give guided tours. You will be completely trained by friendly, experienced staff who will provide extensive historical information.
Carpentry--There are always repairs and special projects that need the attention of an experienced tinkerer.
Landscaping--If you like gardening, consider giving our volunteer gardeners a hand.
Curatorial Cataloging and Artifact Care--Assist with receiving, storing and caring for artifacts.
Job Club News Not only do we want our clients to find employment that is customized to their abilities, we also want them to find employment that allows them opportunities to pursue their vocational aspirations. So that they may achieve these goals, our Job Coaches, Job Placement Specialist and clients meet on a bi-weekly basis for Job Club. The purpose of Job Club is twofold: (1) to facilitate the development of new skills that may be useful in the workplace and (2) to help our clients successfully secure employment within their communities. For the past several months, our clients and Job Placement Specialist have been producing picture portfolios that illustrate clientsÂ’ unique abilities and practicing interview skills through role playing. They have also been busy updating resumes, writing cover letters and working on basic computer skills. This October has been very exciting with a new Job Club beginning in Sun Prairie! All members meet at the Sun Prairie Library on Tuesday afternoons.
Ron Schultz Celebrates a Milestone! Ron Schultz celebrated his 10th Anniversary of employment this past September at Copp’s Food Center on Whitney Way. Ron started at Copp’s in September 1998 as a grocery bagger. He has thrived in this position. Ron uses his friendly, outgoing personality to provide excellent customer relations while bagging groceries in an efficient, professional manner. Bagging groceries continues to be Ron’s main duty at Copp’s, but he also works on the “Clean Team”, does parcel pick-up and collects carts from the parking lot. Congratulations Ron on ten awesome years…keep up the good work!
Volunteer for the Monona Public Library The Library depends on volunteers to help keep the library looking nice. Help us get our materials on back on the shelves in a timely manner! Call Erick at 608-222-6127 if you can volunteer time on fairly regular basis to help us. Even an hour a week can help!
Adopt a shelf! Adopt-a-shelf! Help us keep the collection organized! If you like traveling, the 910’s is the place for you; if gardening is your passion, maintain the 635’s; or if you are a music aficionado, the CDs are calling. Once you have chosen the section to adopt, care for that area relies on you. (Perhaps change to “you are in charge of that area). A limited commitment of once or twice a month for 30 minutes is all that is needed!
Book Sleuths Book Sleuths are needed on either Wednesday or Friday mornings for a two-hour commitment. If your kids are grown and your husbandÂ’s retired, you no longer need to know where keys, socks, books, and wallets are. Put your tracking skills to use at the library instead! A Book Sleuth hunts down items on our shelves and sends them to other libraries as holds. (Is this part necessary?)
Busy Box Wrangler! Be a Busy Box Wrangler! Busy Boxes are fun to play with at home; they also provide loads of fun for those who count the pieces when the boxes come back to the library! The popularity of Busy Boxes leaves Amy Kalchik, Youth Services Assistant, hidden behind a tower of plastic tubs. She is looking for a once-a-week, 30 minute commitment from those who enjoy counting.
Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) Mount Olive Lutheran Church provides housing for homeless folks that are referred to the IHN on a rotating basis with several other churches in the community. Contact our IHN representative (Sue Krug - 233-9254) for an opportunity to take part in this important ministry, or you may contact one of the other participating churches (Tracey Reams - 829-1176, from Bethany Methodist, or Kim Beld - 845-5278, from Queen of Peace).
Movin' Out, Inc. has a variety of volunteer opportunities and internships available that are dependent on the skills and interests of those interested in partnering with us to do our work.
Contact Amy McGrath at 251-4446, ext 6 to ask for information or an interview.
