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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.
After 28 years sitting silent, a historic steam engine is roaring back to life thanks to dedicated volunteers and $3 million in donations. The 1907 locomotive could be running again by winter at Wisconsin's Mid-Continent Railway Museum.
Less than 24 hours after a tornado ripped through three Wisconsin communities, hundreds of volunteers are heading to Appleton to help families rebuild their homes and lives. Teams will clear debris, rescue belongings, and bring hope to neighborhoods torn apart in minutes.
More than 500 volunteers descended on central Wisconsin this week to repair homes for families who can't do the work themselves. The massive effort is transforming entire neighborhoods in just days.
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.
Low water levels on Wisconsin's Chippewa River are putting freshwater mussels at risk, so a local nature preserve is rallying volunteers for an easy rescue mission. Anyone can help by simply moving stranded mussels from exposed shorelines back into deeper water.
After an EF-3 tornado tore through Wisconsin communities, hundreds of volunteers from 23 states rushed in to help families rebuild. One Navy veteran whose home was damaged called their help "living proof that God exists."
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.
Low water levels on the Chippewa River are leaving mussels high and dry, so a Wisconsin nature preserve is rallying volunteers to help save these unsung heroes of clean water. It's a simple act that protects creatures that work tirelessly to keep our rivers healthy.
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.
When an EF-3 tornado tore through Menasha, Wisconsin, the community response was overwhelming. From 5-year-olds wanting to help to half a million dollars raised in days, neighbors near and far are showing up for those who lost everything.
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.
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