http://housing.uwosh.edu You can have fun and make a difference! This list will help you find rewarding volunteer opportunities that will answer some of Oshkosh's needs. Dated events that need volunteers are listed first. Scroll down to find events for dates that you pick or ongoing needs. Questions? Comments? Contact Leadership Development Specialist at 424-0408 if you are interested in. daily 1 2007-07-20T13:07:56Z http://housing.uwosh.edu/services/leadership/volunteer-opportunities/salvation-army Bell ringing to raise money for the Salvation Army. There are a variety of locations both indoors and outdoors. Can be done individually or as a group. The Salvation Army also needs help counting money during afternoons and evenings. No publisher erion 2007-07-23T06:29:47Z Page http://housing.uwosh.edu/services/leadership/volunteer-opportunities/evergreen-retirement-community Dining and Entertainment from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Help serve dinner in the main dining room. Enjoy dinner at their expense! Clear tables and help transport residents in wheelchairs to entertainment. At 7:30 transport residents back to rooms. Call Phyllis at least 48 hours before the event. No publisher erion 2007-07-23T06:30:45Z Page http://housing.uwosh.edu/services/leadership/volunteer-opportunities/4-h-youth-development-uw-extension-long-term-opportunity There are various leader roles available throughout the program. Leaders work with youth in a setting of your choicve (4-H community club, countywide activity) to facilitate the educational experiences of the program. No publisher erion 2007-07-23T06:35:32Z Page http://housing.uwosh.edu/services/leadership/volunteer-opportunities/tutors-needed-tuesdays-thursdays-close-to-campus Are you or a friend, resident or classmate looking for a rewarding community service opportunity within VERY close proximity to campus - or pretty much on campus? Well here is a great one: No publisher erion 2007-07-23T06:36:15Z Page http://housing.uwosh.edu/services/leadership/volunteer-opportunities/american-red-cross Front Desk Office Assistance. Plan A Dodgeball Tournament. Help recruit for "Walk for the Red". Interested? No publisher erion 2007-07-23T06:37:25Z Page http://housing.uwosh.edu/services/leadership/volunteer-opportunities/data-entry-needed-at-umos UMOS Migrant Head Start serves a special population the families that migrate from state to state or within the state in search of agriculture work. While the parents work, UMOS Migrant Head Start provide child care services for the children that range in ages from 6wks - 5.11yrs. We are a 40 year old holistic program we provides services not only to the children but to their family as well. No publisher erion 2007-07-23T06:37:50Z Page http://housing.uwosh.edu/services/leadership/volunteer-opportunities/big-brothers-big-sisters-of-the-fox-valley-region "Become a Big: Big Brothers, Sisters and Couples are needed to spend as little as one hour a week to make a big difference in the life of a child. Your friendship can help improve a child's attitude toward school, their grades, their relationship with adults and their relationship with their peers. No publisher erion 2007-07-23T06:38:14Z Page http://housing.uwosh.edu/services/leadership/volunteer-opportunities/boys-and-girls-club There are plenty of opportunities for high school students, college students, and adults to make a difference in the lives of local area children. No publisher erion 2007-07-23T06:39:21Z Page http://housing.uwosh.edu/services/leadership/volunteer-opportunities/evergreen-retirement-community-1 Evergreen is a retirement community that offers several living options from independent to skilled nursing care to meet the changing needs of its residents. No publisher erion 2007-07-23T06:40:35Z Page http://housing.uwosh.edu/services/leadership/volunteer-opportunities/free-spirit-riders We are a non profit organization committed to enriching the lives of children and adults with disabilities through safe, therapeutic interaction with horses. We are uniquely prepared and qualified to offer recreational opportunities to those whose disabilities prevent them from engaging in sport and recreation that is so readily available to others. No publisher erion 2007-07-23T06:41:00Z Page http://housing.uwosh.edu/services/leadership/volunteer-opportunities/girl-scouts Girl Scouts currently has meetings set-up at 18 public elementary schools and has many other outreach programs. Other schools would like to start a group or expand their existing group. No publisher erion 2007-07-23T06:42:01Z Page http://housing.uwosh.edu/services/leadership/volunteer-opportunities/goodwill-stores Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin would like volunteers to help with everyday store functions to supplement their limited staff. No publisher erion 2007-07-23T06:43:08Z Page http://housing.uwosh.edu/services/leadership/volunteer-opportunities/grand-opera-house-100-high-ave The Grand is the main indoor arts/entertainment venue in Oshkosh. Volunteers will deliver marketing materials (posters, flyers) to area businesses. No publisher erion 2007-07-23T06:44:14Z Page http://housing.uwosh.edu/services/leadership/volunteer-opportunities/military-mail-gram "Friends of Our Troops receives fan mail for the troops - letters prepared by thousands of members, from every part of the country. No publisher erion 2007-07-23T06:45:40Z Page http://housing.uwosh.edu/services/leadership/volunteer-opportunities/mercy-medical-center Phone Callers Needed: Volunteer callers phone area churches between 8-10 a.m. to inform them of patient admissions as directed by the Spiritual Services staff. Reception, Information and Mercy Oakwood Desk: Volunteers are needed to greet and provide information and directions to visitors and patients. Duties also include answering desk telephone and keeping the lobby area tidy. No publisher erion 2007-07-23T06:46:34Z Page