Volunteering
The Emergency Shelter attributes much of its success to its generous volunteers. You can become one of our valued volunteers by sharing your time and talent.
All volunteers must fill out a volunteer application form (online or PDF), Release of Information form, Promise of Confidentiality form & the Agency-Volunteer Agreement form. Once all forms are submitted, you will attend an orientation held at the shelter to learn more about the shelter and have a session to ask questions. Generally, orientations are held on the first Saturday of every month. Once you submit your application and signed forms, you will be contacted for follow-up.
Volunteer forms that you can print off and fill out can be accessed by clicking on the links below. Return to Jill Mitchler by dropping off at the Shelter or by mail to PO Box 341, Appleton, WI 54912-0341. It is most useful if the applicant provides current email addresses where requested.
ALL OF THE BELOW FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO COMPLETE THE VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION PROCESS.
Volunteer Application - PDF
Volunteer Application - Online Application
Release of Information - PDF
Promise of Confidentiality - PDF
Agency-Volunteer Agreement - PDF
Please contact Jill Mitchler (920-734-9603) for further details or information on any of the below opportunities.
The Emergency Shelter continually seeks volunteers for the following areas and community service projects:
Receptionist
• Answer phones
• Greet visitors and residents
• Monitor lobby
• Receive donations
• Flexible shifts, seven days per week
Available shifts
9am - 1pm (can come in earlier)
1pm - 5pm
5pm - 8pm (or later)
Office Assistance
Volunteers are needed to assist case managers and other staff members with data entry, filing, copying, etc.
Fundraising/Donations
• Assist by working or helping to coordinate fundraisers such as the Human Race (May), Garden Party (June), Garden Walk (July) and/or Benefit Gala (November).
• Assist with collections such as Help for the Homeless (March) and Holiday Giving Trees (November/December).
• Organize a food, hygiene or goods drive for the shelter at work, among friends, neighborhood, school, sports team or religious affiliate
• Other ideas most welcome!
Community Service
Service projects from groups, troops, schools and organizations are welcome. Most successful programs include an 'off-site' component (such as a drive, fundraiser or educational program). When the items or funds are brought in for donation, the participants can then tour the Shelter. If the event is in the evening, it is also possible to assist in snack preparation and service (7-8 pm).
Examples of fundraisers or drives include:
• Winter coat drive
• Shoe gift card drive (for local shoe stores)
• Greeting card drive (blank cards, to include postage)
• Suds drive (soaps of all kind!)
• Wrap drive (aluminium, plastic wrap, baggies)
• Penny drive
• Cookie or brownie dough drive
• Walking in the Human Race in 2009
• Plant Sale
• Mega garage sale
• Car washes
• Other ideas most welcome!
Children's Program
Help to watch children at shelter and perform activities with the children.
Times available:
• Monday 8:00am - 10:00am
• Tuesday 8:00am - 9:00am
• Wednesday 8:00am - 9:00am
• Thursday 8:00am - 9:00am
• Friday 8:00am - 9:00am
Kitchen / Food Related
Serve breakfast to residents on a weekend:
• 7am-8am Make food/preparation
• 8am-9am Serve breakfast
• 9am-10am Clean up
• Breakfast groups will purchase food and bring to shelter to serve. Breakfast menus can range from eggs and meat (ex. sausage/bacon/ham) to additional items such as cereal, fruit, pastries, or trail/granola mix.
Baking (in shelter or at home)
• Bake deserts/pastries/cookies/casseroles/etc. Please label each package with food item name and date made.
Cooking (in shelter or at home).
• Ideas: Casseroles, chili, sloppy joes, ham, turkey, etc. We will use these foods to either serve at dinner or freeze and serve at a later time. Please label each package with food item name and date made.
Snack Preparation/Serve to Residents
• 7pm-8pm Set up/Make snack.
• 8pm-9pm Serve snack and clean up.
• Ideas: Nachos, sundaes, bake fresh cookies, popcorn, caramel corn, fruit trays, cheese/meat platter, caramel apples.
• Donation of food is always optional.
View the Kitchen Operation Manual
Displays/Volunteer Fairs
Individuals are needed to man our display booth at local agency and volunteer fairs.
