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Volunteers have always played a huge role in the lives of the families we serve. We cannot thank you enough for your time and commitment to Family Promise of Waukesha County. Our opportunities have recently changed due to the pandemic. Please see below for our current Volunteer needs. Please reach out to volunteer@familypromisewaukeshawi.org
ACTS OF COMPASSION HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF THOSE IN NEEDFAMILIES
Waukesha Winter Emergency Overflow Shelter
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Waukesha Emergency Overflow Shelter will be opening mid-December and we need your help.
Read below about the opportunities for you or your group to help those experiencing homelessness stay warm
this winter.
All volunteers will need to complete a criminal background check.
10 Ways to Get Involved with FPWC
Gather a group of 2-4 people and make and serve a meal for up to 3 families or 10-15 people.
Transport guests to Hope Center or Family Promise in the morning or evening. Three shifts available .
Provide support and care to families at the Day Center during the winter EOS.
Complete the survey below to indicate which areas you are
interested in serving.
You can also select an information meeting to attend.
Thursday, December 5 @ 11 am via zoom or
Monday, December 9 @6pm @ EOS 1210 Sentry Drive
Use the Get Involved button to sign up for an information session.
For more details, email: volunteer@familypromisewaukeshawi.org
10 Ways to support Family Promise of Waukesha County
01
MAKE A MEAL
Every Wednesday night, volunteers can sign up to provide a meal and eat with families in the Apartment Shelter Program. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND HOW TO SIGN UP!
02
SHELTER CLEANING
On an as needed basis, we are seeking volunteers to help us clean our apartment shelter and our community shelter after a family moves on from our program. All cleaning supplies are provided.
03
SORTING DONATIONS
On an as needed basis, we are seeking volunteers to help us organize and sort through donations we receive. This would occur at our Day Center.
04
JOIN THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE
Joining the board of trustees or a leadership committee is an opportunity to actively contribute to the organization's direction and impact.
05
IDENTIFY LANDLORDS
We specifically need landlords who are willing to rent to our clients and one willing to allow us to use an apartment for the Apartment Shelter Program in Oconomowoc.
06
CONDUCT A DRIVE
Conduct a drive at your business for hygiene, cleaning, or school supplies.
07
PROVIDE MAINTENANCE
Provide light maintenance at our day center or apartment shelter program.
08
OFFER PRO BONO LEGAL ADVICE
Offer pro bono legal advice for families going through an eviction.
09
INVITE US TO SPEAK
Please invite us to speak at your event or gathering. We are eager to share with your audience about our organization.
10
ORGANIZE FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD DONATIONS
Assist in organizing larger furniture and household donations.
FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL: volunteer@familypromisewaukeshawi.org