HHS Volunteer Opportunity Descriptions

Driving people in our community to vital wellness appointments in Waukesha County and neighboring communities. This is the perfect opportunity to make a difference in another person's life in a way that works with your busy schedule. We welcome partners, spouses, or friends to volunteer for this together!

• An interview, application, and background screening are required for this position
• Mileage reimbursement available

Age Requirement: 18+

Location(s):

• In the community, throughout Waukesha County

Schedule:

• Opportunities available, 7 days per week, 7:00am-8:00pm. You choose when you want to volunteer and how often.

Senior Nutrition Re-Assessment Volunteers are needed to perform Home Delivered Meals eligibility reassessments. Volunteers are trained to assess the needs of the person they visit and report those needs to the ADRC.

• Training is provided
• Volunteer uses their own vehicle

Age Requirement: 18+

Location(s):

• In the community, anywhere in Waukesha County

Schedule:

• Flexible schedule, but between business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:00a-4:30p

An Emergency Reception Center, also called a Volunteer Reception Center (VRC), screens and organizes volunteers during a disaster. They are a critical component to managing volunteer workforce in emergency response and recovery.

Waukesha County is building a team of volunteers to help manage and run our VRC in times of emergency. Volunteers will assist with screening, interviewing, basic safety training, and more. The VRC is activated as needed when a disaster arises. Waukesha County will contact our VRC Volunteer team and ask for your assistance in opening the VRC. Shift lengths will vary depending on the disaster or emergency. For more information check out the brochure or video.

• Must be 18 years old or older

Age Requirement: 18+

Location:
Waukesha County, specific location dependent on emergency

Schedule:

• Ongoing, scheduled as needed
• Attend regularly scheduled training and meetings, 2-4 times per year.

Individuals are needed to assist with the AODA Speaker Program. AODA Mentors are recovering people who facilitate a variety of recovery groups for individuals at all levels of recovery. As a volunteer, they partner with a seasoned volunteer to visit local facilities to share their experience, strength and hope with men and women who live with alcohol and drug issues.

• Must be someone who is living in recovery

Age Requirement: 18+

Location(s):

• At various Waukesha County building locations such as Health and Human Services and the Waukesha County Courthouse

Schedule:

• Opportunities available 7 days per week, daytime and evening options.

Help educate seniors to a healthy way of life. Under the direction of the Community Health Education Coordinator you will be trained to lead one of our health promotion programs. Program topics include brain & memory health, strength training, falls prevention, women’s incontinence, diabetes management and chronic pain management. 

• Training is provided and required - amount of training depends on the program

Age Requirement: 18+

Location(s):

• Can be anywhere in Waukesha County. 

Schedule:

• Opportunities available throughout the entire year for 6-12 week time commitments.

Volunteer drivers help assure homebound older adults in Waukesha County have proper nutrition, as well as the independence to remain in the comfort of their own home. Home Delivered Meals is part of Meals on Wheels, a national network of local community organizations that serve seniors facing the threats of hunger and social isolation.

• Mileage reimbursement is available.

Age Requirement: 18+

Location(s):

• Various locations throughout Waukesha County: Brookfield, Menomonee Falls, Mukwonago, New Berlin, Oconomowoc, Sussex and Waukesha

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, 11:00am-1:00pm
• Flexible schedule. Volunteer 1-5 times per week, or as a call-in substitute

Help pack meals for the Meals on Wheels program. Volunteers pack hot and cold meal items for drivers to deliver to home bound seniors. You may have the option to stay and serve meals to seniors depending on the dining center location.

Age Requirement: 18+

Location(s):

• Various locations throughout Waukesha County: Brookfield, Menomonee Falls, Mukwonago, New Berlin, Sussex and Waukesha

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, 9:30am-11:00am
• Flexible schedule. Volunteer 1-5 times per week, or as a call-in sub as needed

Office Volunteers assist with a variety of computer and clerical duties, typing, filing, survey and data entry. Maintain your office skills or develop new ones while serving Health and Human Services.

Age Requirement: 18+

Location:
Health and Human Services building, 514 Riverview Ave., Waukesha, WI 53188.

Schedule:

• During business hours Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Flexible schedule 1 or 2 half days per week 

Senior Dining Center volunteers help serve community older adults at one of our other congregate senior dining centers in the county. Volunteers also assist with participant registration and clean up.

Age Requirement: 18+

Location(s):

• Various locations throughout Waukesha County: Brookfield, Menomonee Falls, Mukwonago, New Berlin, and Sussex.

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, 11:00am-1:00pm
• Flexible schedule. Volunteer 1-5 times per week, or as a call-in sub as needed