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Welcome!
We could not do what we do without the wonderful individuals and groups of people who come together and donate their time to us.
In 2019, The Salvation Army Volunteer Team was made up of around 6000 volunteers who have provided almost 27,000 hours of service.
Our volunteers participate in a wide range of things from serving meals in the kitchen, to sorting donations at our Thrift Store, and to filling Christmas food baskets!
Signing Up
Individual sign up:
When signing up as an individual you will want to follow the this link and fill out an application. After you fill out an application Hope our Community Relations Specialist will reach out and connect with you. Depending on your volunteer location you may be asked to participate in various trainings in addition to undergoing a background check.
Group sign up:
If you are a part of a group that is looking to volunteer with us please reach out to Hope our Community Relations Specialist at 608-782-6126 ext. 226. We ask that you reach out so that we can help set you and your group up with times and dates that are appropriate for the size of your group.
Community Service Info:
If you are looking to complete your community service with us you will need to reach out to Hope our Community Relations Specialist at 608-782-6126 ext. 226. Before you can start your community service hours you will need to complete some online forms in addition to undergoing a background check. If you do not have access to a computer or internet we will coordinate with you to help you in the process.
Year Round Opportunities
Meal Program:
Help in the kitchen! Help prepare and serve food, as well as clean up afterward.
Currently with COVID-19 restrictions we serve 3 meals a day to our residents and provide one meal a day to the community (Monday through Saturday).
Thrift Store:
Help receive donations, sort and tag items, and hang clothes. Some volunteers may work in the front of the store organizing shelves (Monday through Saturday).
Reminder that all donations and hours that are spent helping at the Thrift Store goes directly back to our shelter.
Drivers/Loaders:
Help pick up, load, and unload trucks of food from donors and local food drives. Duties may also include sorting and boxing food for storage.
Disaster Services:
Join our on call team that responds to fires, floods, and other disasters. The team serves meals and provides comfort to first responders and those affected by disaster. Initial training is required.
Seasonal Opportunities
Red Kettle Campaign: *November through December*
Ring bells at the familiar Red Kettles! This is our largest fundraiser annually and we depend on these funds to do all that we do throughout the year.
Christmas Registration: *November*
Volunteers help families register for Angel Giving Tree, and Christmas Food Basket programs.
Angel Giving Tree: *November*
Volunteers help us make tags for the tree at Valley View Mall, check in gifts as they are brought to us and coordinate the distribution of the gift packages.
Christmas Food Basket Distribution: *December*
Help us give out food packages to families in time for their Christmas dinner.
Sign Up Here!
We are so excited to help you find what interests you the most and how we can enhance our team with your time and talent.
If you have any other questions please call or email Hope our Community Relations Specialist at (608) 782-6126 for inquiries on all volunteer opportunities.
Volunteer News
Please note the things look different right now when you think about volunteering with The Salvation Army.
Due to COVID-19 we are limiting the amount of volunteers that are with us for the safety of our volunteers, residents, clients, and staff.