VOLUNTEER SERVICES

 

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"I am so appreciative of these programs and the volunteers who make them possible."

Make a Difference in Outagamie County

Volunteer Opportunities Available Now

Give your time. Change Lives. You can volunteer a few hours a month or make a deeper commitment. There's an opportunity waiting for you.

Find Your Opportunity

Looking for volunteer opportunities near you? Outagamie County Volunteer Services connects people with meaningful ways to help. You can volunteer in Appleton and across the Fox Cities. You can drive clients, support supervised visits, help during the holidays, serve as a legal guardian, or provide donations. Our volunteers support children, adults, and families across the community.

Our programs are designed for volunteers who want to make an ongoing impact. We are not able to offer placements for court-ordered or school service hours.

Check Out Our Volunteer Opportunities

Learn more about each volunteer program and how to apply below. Find the right fit for you.

Each program has its own application forms.

 

Choose a program that fits your interest and schedule.

Transportation Volunteer Program
Drive Clients to Important Appointments
Transportation
Provide rides to supervised visits, court hearings, and required services.
Family Interaction Supervision Volunteer Program
Support Children & Families
Family Interaction Supervision
Provide a safe and supportive environment for supervised family visits.
Legal Guardian Volunteer Program
Advocate for Vulnerable Adults
Legal Guardian
Advocate for adults who need help making important life decisions. Support their safety, stability, and well-being.
NOAHH Volunteer Program
Help Neighbors Stay Independent
NOAHH
Assist older adults and individuals with disabilities with yard work, minor home tasks, and seasonal help.
CHAIN Volunteer Program
Help With Yard & Seasonal Work
CHAIN
Help older adults and individuals with disabilities with raking and seasonal yard work.
Back to School Volunteer Program
Help Kids Start School Ready
Back to School
Help organize, pack, and distribute school supplies so students start the year prepared and confident.
Holiday Programs Volunteer Opportunities
Make the Holidays Brighter
Holiday Programs
Provide meals, gifts, and support to families in our community. Help them celebrate the holidays with dignity and joy.

 

 

Volunteering is for you if:

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You want to support your community
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You like to meet new people
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You want to make a difference
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You enjoy helping others
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You are reliable and dependable
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You maintain confidentiality
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You received help before and want to give back

Not sure which program is the right fit?

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Volunteer Impact Over the Last 10 Years

Volunteer services in Outagamie County supports people every day through transportation, supervised visits, and community programs.

7,631+
Transportation Trips
23,000+
Volunteer Hours
759,600+
Miles Driven
1,300+
Holiday Meals Provided

Transportation

  • Completed over 7,631 trips
  • Volunteered over 23,000 hours
  • Drove over 759,600 miles
  • Volunteer Impact Value: $621,773
Transportation program impact chart showing trips, hours, and miles driven

Family Interaction Supervisor

  • Supervised 124 families
  • Donated over 5,500 hours
  • Volunteer Impact Value: $166,580
Family Interaction Supervision program impact chart showing families served and volunteer hours

Neighbors Offering A Helping Hand

  • Filled more than 450 requests
  • Helping up to 70 families each year
Neighbors Offering A Helping Hand program impact chart showing requests filled and families served

Holidays

  • Provided over 1300 Thanksgiving meals
  • Filled more than 1300 Christmas referrals

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving program impact chart showing meals provided to families
 

Christmas program impact chart showing number of referrals fulfilled

Communities Helping Adults In Need

  • Raked 850 lawns between the Spring and Fall Programs

Spring Program

CHAIN spring program impact chart showing number of lawns raked

Fall Program

CHAIN fall program impact chart showing number of lawns raked

Legal Guardian

Volunteers have provided financial and personal support to 45 individuals. They help ensure stability, dignity, and care for those who need it most.

Be Part of This Impact

Your time can make a real difference in our community.

Contact Volunteer Services in Outagamie County

Email: hhsvolunteers@outagamie.gov
Phone: (920) 832-5515
Fax: (920) 832-5975
500 W Fifth Street, Appleton, WI 54911
Coordinator Hours: 8 am - 1 pm M-F, Building is open until 4:30 pm

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