Volunteer Position: Board of Directors and Committees
Contact Name: John Jansen
Phone: 414-342-0883
Email: outreach@milwaukeeshares.org

Volunteer Position: Program advisory committees

Volunteer Position: Clerical/administrative

Volunteer Position: Receptionist

Volunteer Position: Special Event planning and implementation
Contact Name: Jenna Czaplewski
Phone: 414-475-1246

Volunteer Position: Outreach
Description: Distribute 'Companies for Kids' program posters at local corporations to help kids looking for permanent homes get adopted. This is a monthly poster distribution program.
Contact Name: Jenna Czaplewski
Phone: 414-475-1246

Volunteer Position: Women's Harm Reduction Program
Description: WHRP offers real opportunities for change to women in conflict with the law through a holistic, gender-specific day program in downtown Milwaukee. In a safe, supportive environment women develop skills and abilities to create safer and healthier lives for themselves and their children. Harm reduction allows women to change unhealthy behaviors gradually and progressively. All movement in the direction of reduced harm is positive. Referred by the court, probation, or self, women choose to participate in the programs they need: Certified alcohol and drug abuse treatment and after care using a harm reduction philosophy ~ adult basic education ~ GED/HSED ~ women�s health ~ nutrition ~ HIV prevention education ~ anger management ~ stress management ~ women�s sexuality ~ gender and culture-specific parenting ~ child/parent nurturing ~ career skills ~ job search.

Volunteer Position: Milwaukee County Jail Library
Description: The Benedict Center provides library services at the Milwaukee County Jail under contract with Milwaukee County. Mission Provide inmates with a wide range of reading materials that appeal to broad and specific interests that cover a range of reading levels and that reflect the racial and ethnic backgrounds of the resident population. Operation The jail library accepts requests from individuals in all housing pods (units) and delivers requested materials back to the pods. A large collection of books remains in the library to fill requests and for rotation to the pods. A smaller collection is maintained on each pod. The librarian manages the entire library with the assistance of volunteers. Book Collection The Jail library contains 51 of the 73 "most influential African American books of the century" listed in the December 1999 edition of Ebony magazine. Altogether the jail collection totals about 17,000 hardcover and paperback books. Special book collections include African American fiction, nonfiction and biography; Islam, Spanish language and Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse. Support The library benefit monthly from a generous partnership with Half Price Books, which regularly donates boxes of popular paperbacks. The libraries also receive current issues of a few magazines and local newspapers donated from publishers or made available at a nominal cost. Volunteers The Milwaukee County Jail library needs volunteers to shop used book sales and pick up and deliver donated books and magazines. The jail needs volunteers to work in the library marking, sorting, shelving, and cataloging books (no inmate contact), as well as volunteers to rotate book collections on the housing pods, deliver magazines and requested books, and conduct book discussion groups (requires inmate contact and jail security clearance and orientation). Always needed: Book donations and volunteer books drives. Books especially needed are African American authors and content, Spanish language, popular suspense and action novels, poetry, humor/cartoon, self-help, dictionaries, and National Geographic editions.

Volunteer Position: Community Justice Program
Description: The Community Justice Program organizes citizens to advocate for fundamental systemic change in the criminal justice system, with emphasis on restorative community alternatives to imprisonment. These advocates for justice . . . Research "what works" to change criminal behavior Support citizen action for rational community alternatives Educate to influence enlightened justice policies and Serve as the watchdogs of justice. Community justice is a planning and decision making partnership between the formal criminal justice system, government and the community. The objective is to take care of justice priorities, as identified by residents, with the explicit goal of public safety and enhanced quality of life in the community.

Volunteer Position: Sentencing Advocacy Program
Description: Update information for SAM (Sentencing Advocacy in Milwaukee); Prepare marketing materials; Plan seminars.

Volunteer Position: Benedict Center support
Description: We also need help with Desk top publishing, Newsletter preparation, Marketing, Special events preparation, Reception and Fundraising.
Contact Name: Mary Pat Utech
Phone: 414-347-1774, ext. 210
Email: www.benedictcenter.org

Volunteer Position: Graphic Designer
Description: aid in designing marketing materials including: - brochures - flyers - newsletters - invitations
Contact Name: Cindy
Phone: 414-347-1774 ext 205
Email: cnicholson@benedictcenter.org

Volunteer Position: PSA Copy Writer
Contact Name: Cindy Nicholson
Phone: 414-347-1774 ext 205
Email: cnicholson@benedictcenter.org

Volunteer Position: Artist
Description: Help women design special notecards
Contact Name: Cindy Nicholson
Phone: 414-347-1774 ext 205
Email: cnicholson@benedictcenter.org

Volunteer Position: Special Event Planner
Description: Help plan and organize all of the many aspects that come with planning events.
Contact Name: Cindy Nicholson
Phone: 414-347-1774 ext 205
Email: cnicholson@benedictcenter.org

Volunteer Position: Reap what you sow
Description: We provide sixteen weeks of facilitated sessions for the men in programming. These groups run the gamut from budgeting to Tai Chi from Anger Management to art expression. Volunteers are welcome to share expertise with our guests.

Volunteer Position: Junk Drawer
Description: Like any house we have any number of eclectic needs. Paint the walls, fix the computer, wire the doorbell, pick up litter, repair the porch, pave the driveway, and many, many, many others.

Volunteer Position: Pomp and Circumstance Players
Description: After each phase of programming (there are six of them) we celebrate success with a graduation ceremony. We serve a meal, we provide a certificate, we give each graduate a gift package and we cheer and carry on in a family fashion. Volunteers cook the food, serve the food, provide the gift packs and cheer with us.

Volunteer Position: Dispensary Duties
Description: Giving away stuff is fun and we give away tons of stuff. Every night volunteers pass out tooth brushes, razors, socks, underwear, clothing, coats, hats, scarves, gloves, tee shirts (underwear and decorator). And, like any good �guest house� we provide the linen and towels, soap, shampoo, shaving cream, tooth paste, deodorant and any other personal care items that men need. Volunteer groups also collect these items so that we don�t need to purchase them.

Volunteer Position: Shelter Chefs
Description: As any of us, our guests enjoy getting out of the house for a meal. However, when their regular meal sites close for cleaning or inventory or holidays; we serve meals. These in house meals are all prepared and served by guest chef volunteers.

Volunteer Position: Brown Bag Benevolence
Description: Every person housed in our building gets at least one bag lunch a day. If a man is working (60% do) he gets one for his workplace meal as well. And, any hungry individual who asks also gets a sandwich. We serve about 40,000 sandwiches a year. Volunteer groups from schools, churches, organizations and employees from countywide workplaces provide these brown bag meals.
Contact Name: Mari Maldonado
Phone: 414-345-3240 ext. 168
Email: mari@guesthouseofmilwaukee.org

Volunteer Position: Tutor
Description: Monday-Thursday, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Assist youth living in the shelter with homework and provide academic (and moral!) support to students in grades 1-12. Volunteers should be patient, respectful, and enthusiastic about learning. Most importantly, they should enjoy working with youth.

Volunteer Position: Youth Workshops
Description: Monday-Thursday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Create and implement a hands-on, educational activity or program for youth ages 6 to 13. This can be flexible, ranging from a series of workshops over the course of several days or weeks, to a one-time only program. Examples of workshops include arts and crafts projects, cooking or baking, pet therapy, yoga, chemistry experiments, etc.
Or simply assist with evening workshops by working one-on-one with children to help them with workshop projects. Volunteers should enjoy working with youth and be knowledgeable in the subject matter they present, as well as patient and respectful.

Volunteer Position: Family Shelter
Description: Monday-Friday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Spend time with families in our transitional living shelter. Play games and read stories to children under 6 years, and interact with adults by talking, playing cards, etc. Volunteers should be compassionate, non-judgmental, and have the ability to make conversation and interact with people from all walks of life.

Volunteer Position: Childcare
Description: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 5:00-8:00 p.m. Provide childcare to children ages 3-12 while parents are taking GED classes at Hope House. Hope House is fully stocked with games, toys, books, and art supplies

Volunteer Position: Development/Marketing
Description: Monday-Friday, anytime during business hours Take a project (usually related to office work) or assist Resource Development Coordinator with various tasks such as research, data entry, filing, etc. Volunteers should possess basic computer skills, be able to work independently, and be self-motivated.

Volunteer Position: Food Pantry
Description: Tuesday 10:00-12:00, Thursday 1:00-3:00, Saturday 10:00-12:00 Greet clients to the food pantry, assist with paperwork, stock shelves, fill emergency food bags, �shop� with pantry clients, and help people choose nutritious food for themselves and their families. Volunteers should be responsible, respectful, able to work with all kinds of people, and able to work independently. Volunteers must be 13 or older, unless accompanied by an adult.

Volunteer Position: Adult Education
Description: Monday-Thursday, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Develop and implement an educational program for low-income and homeless adults. Programs can address life skills, job skills, or personal well-being. Examples include healthy eating, computer training, money management, yoga, etc. Be creative! Programs can take place on a one-time basis, or continue in a series over multiple days or weeks.

Volunteer Position: Group Opportunities!
Description: Family Fun Night:
Friday or Saturday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Plan and facilitate an evening of fun activities. Ideas include: art projects, science projects, movies, games, holiday decorating, etc. This works best for groups and families. Volunteers should provide necessary supplies. We look for respectful, patient, creative, and fun-loving volunteers.

Sunday Night Supper:
Sunday, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Put together a meal (potlucks work well), bring it to Hope House, share the meal with our guests, and then clean up. This is a wonderful opportunity to share a meal with guests and make conversation. We ask that our volunteers be non-judgmental, respectful, patient, and enjoy working (and cooking for) people!

Neighborhood Clean-ups:
One Saturday on October or April, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Join in the fun! Each year, between 50-100 people from the neighborhood and wider community come out to make the neighborhood a safe and healthy environment for the children that live there. Contests, drawings, refreshments, and prizes make the morning festive.

Food Pantry:
Tuesday 10-12, Thursday 1-3, Saturday 10-12 Your group can help in our food pantry by greeting pantry clients, assisting with paperwork, filling emergency food bags, stocking shelves and cleaning. This is generally a popular choice for groups.

Holiday Event:
Your group can help organize an event centered around a holiday of significance like Black History month, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Halloween, or even a local holiday like the Hope House Community Street Fair. Groups can also volunteer to help decorate the building during different holidays.

Sponsor a Day for Youth:
July-August, Monday-Friday, 9:00-3:00 Sponsor a fun-filled day for youth living in our homeless shelter. Your group would be responsible for the entire activity while also providing supervision for the activity. Some examples of activities are taking kids to a Brewers game, the children�s museum, or an IMAX movie.

Adult and Youth Workshops:
Monday-Thursday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Create and implement an educational activity or program for adults or children living in the shelter. Workshops can be one time only, or a series. Examples of workshops for adults include budgeting, job skills, nutrition, exercise, etc. Workshops for kids may include arts and crafts, cooking, baking, yoga, etc. Be creative!

Contact Name: Patrick Schrank
Phone: 414-389-3812
Email: patricks@hope-house.com

Volunteer Position: Mentor, Girls In The House Program
Description: Work 1-on-1 with an urban teen girl for at least 1 hour/week at our Youth Center.
Contact Name: Charles
Phone: (414) 384-8788, ext. 2226
Email: charlesb@journeyhouse.org

Volunteer Position: Presenter, Girls In The House Program
Description: Lead a discussion or present a workshop to a small group of urban teen girls in our Youth Center.
Contact Name: Charles
Phone: (414) 384-8788, ext. 2226
Email: charlesb@journeyhouse.org

Volunteer Position: Tutor, Adult Education
Description: Provide 1-on-1 or group help to students in ESL, GED, or Basic Skills classes focused on reading, writing and math.
Contact Name: Glorianne Mather, director of education
Phone: (414) 389-5080
Email: gmather@journeyhouse.org

Volunteer Position: Produce your own television program!
Description: Learn to produce your own television programs on the topics of your choice. Call about class schedules
Contact Name: Patricia Dee
Phone: 414-342-4000
Email: pattyd@matamedia.org

Volunteer Position: Front Desk Volunteers (6pm-10pm shifts, M-Sat)
Contact Name: Kathy Herbst, Director of Programs
Phone: 414-271-2656
Email: kherbst@mkelgbt.org

Volunteer Position: Committee work
Description: Fundraising, communications, operations, etc.