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A new digital platform in Marathon County, Wisconsin is making it easier than ever for people to find meaningful volunteer work. In just two months, over 400 volunteers have signed up to support 36 local nonprofits through a single free platform.
Habitat for Humanity volunteers are painting garages, building ramps, and clearing debris for free across Wisconsin's Baraboo and Portage areas through May 30. The "Brush with Kindness" program has already lined up 15 projects and is looking for more neighbors to help.
When a tornado tore through Ringle, Wisconsin, a local church didn't wait for help to arrive. Within days, 120 volunteers showed up ready to rebuild their neighbors' lives.
Volunteers in western Wisconsin spent Wednesday night counting every person experiencing homelessness, and the data they gathered is already creating real solutions. Their last count revealed gaps that led to a new daytime resource center opening its doors.
Wisconsin is home to the world's largest population of the endangered Karner blue butterfly, and now anyone can help protect it. The state's Department of Natural Resources is recruiting volunteers to track these rare pollinators starting in July.
Wisconsin is calling for volunteers to help protect the Karner blue butterfly, an endangered species that now exists in just five states. The state is home to the largest remaining population and needs citizen scientists to track their recovery.
Dozens of volunteers are rolling up their sleeves to protect a rare old-growth forest in Wisconsin from an aggressive invasive plant threatening its ancient ecosystem. The Friends of the Kettle Moraine need help pulling garlic mustard before it chokes out native wildflowers that have thrived in these woods for centuries.
A new foster-based animal rescue in Wisconsin just launched and needs volunteers to help 16 rescued pets find loving families. New Chapter Animal Rescue is already receiving requests and building a network of compassionate supporters.
When domestic violence survivors call for help after hours, trained volunteers are their lifeline. Now a Wisconsin center that saw 117 crisis calls in 2025 needs more people to answer when it matters most. ##
When floodwaters threatened two Wisconsin communities, neighbors showed up by the dozens to fill sandbags and protect homes. New London and Nichols turned emergency alerts into opportunities for communities to unite.
Nearly 400 young volunteers will spend a week in Marathon County this July, fixing homes for 60 families who need help maintaining their properties. The massive service project targets seniors and others who can no longer handle critical repairs on their own.
For over 30 years, the Pete Schuster Memorial Broom Squad has gathered each spring to transform Peninsula Players Theatre from winter slumber into a welcoming home for performers. This May 9th, nearly 90 volunteers will sweep, dust, and spruce up the Fish Creek theater, proving that community spirit is alive and well in Door County.
Wisconsin is inviting everyday people to become community scientists and help protect the state's rarest plants and animals. No experience needed—just a willingness to explore nature and make a difference.
For over four decades, citizen scientists across Wisconsin have spent their spring and summer nights listening to frogs and toads, helping track 12 species and uncovering surprising population trends. These "froggers" have now logged over 12,300 nights monitoring wetlands statewide.
A Wisconsin music festival is turning community fun into real impact by letting six nonprofits earn funding through volunteer work. Sun Drop Dayz gives local organizations a chance to help run the event while raising money for their causes.
After a tornado tore through Ringle, Wisconsin, the community rallied with such force that one home lost its roof and was nearly rebuilt within days. Local restaurants, churches, and volunteers from across central Wisconsin proved that disaster can bring out the best in people.
A new online hub in Wisconsin is making it easier than ever for people to find meaningful volunteer work. The free platform has already connected over 400 volunteers with 36 local nonprofits in just two months.
A Wisconsin wolf dog sanctuary just opened a special volunteer training room that's making it safer and easier for animal lovers to help. The "Last Legacy Room" gives volunteers hands-on experience before working with the powerful animals.
The American Red Cross is celebrating the 4,000+ Alabama volunteers who make up 90% of its workforce while recruiting helpers for roles from disaster response to blood drives. National Volunteer Week runs April 19-25. #
A Wisconsin city is building its first Community Emergency Response Team to help neighbors during disasters. Eleven volunteers have already signed up, with 22 spots still open.
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