Volunteer Interest Form

Donate Your Time and Talent

Volunteering is a great way to help. Volunteers provide a vital service to the individuals and families who come to the Social Development Commission for assistance. Hundreds of volunteers contribute many hours of dedicated service that make a real impact on the low-income community of Milwaukee County. Volunteers bring their energy, time and expertise to different programs and projects of SDC. The efforts of these individuals, businesses and organizations restores hope and give support to thousands of people. Volunteers are able to engage in activities ranging from volunteering a few hours of your time to perform general administrative duties to assist programs to assisting with event planning.

Please contact Diane Robinson at 414.906.2804 OR complete the Volunteer Interest form at the bottom of this page.

The following will outline the current volunteer opportunities:
(Please check back often as volunteer opportunities will change regularly!)

Special Events – Done in a Day Volunteer Activities:

Event:	10th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance
Date of Event:	Saturday, February 16, 2013
Time of Event:	5:00pm - 8:00pm Volunteers needed 4:00pm - 8:00pm (Friday); 12:00pm - 8:30pm Saturday
Positions Needed:	Set-up/Decorations Hospitality/Food Monitor Greeter/Host-Hostesses Coat Check Photo Area Monitor Gift Table Monitor Floater
Interest Submission:	Daddy Daughter Dance Volunteer Interest Form - *Please complete and submit as instructed on form.*

Intern Opportunities:

Special Events Auction Intern (Fall & Spring Slots available)
Description:	Special event Auction Item solicitation (works with Foundation Manager) Help revise and send out auction solicitation letters Track donations received in spreadsheet Coordinate pick-up of items Create packages of items Create signage Assist with set up & other auctions tasks such as Celebrity Chef (February) depending on Fall or Spring internship Additional tasks may include: proofreading materials, assisting with program creation, volunteer recruitment and other duties as assigned
Requirements:	Ability to come to SDC offices (4101 North Richards Street – on bus line) Excellent organizational & phone skills Good writing/spelling/proofreading skills Sense of whimsy
Time commitment:	10 hours per week
Compensation:	Unpaid Internship - College credit available
Please note: All short-term/Intern volunteers will need to go through a one-hour volunteer orientation, and will need to have a background check completed on them before they begin their work within SDC.
Graphic Design Intern
Description:	We have an immediate opening for a Graphic Design Intern to work on a variety of projects with an emphasis on page layout design. Key Responsibilities Candidate must be able to meet deadlines and have the ability to work in a team environment. Design and layout of various projects such as business cards, flyers, brochures, office signage, etc. Design and layout fundraising presentations Provide assistance in website/social media work. Meet deadlines Operate with some supervision, while taking direction from senior staff
Requirements:	Desirable Qualities Must be currently enrolled in a four year college program to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Graphic Design Have a good working knowledge and experience using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator Possess strong organization and time management skills, Must be able to multi-task and have the ability to follow through Execute designs in a timely manner to meet tight timelines
Time Commitment:	15-20 hours per week
Compensation:	*Unpaid Internship - College credit available*
STRIVE: Success Through Rewarding Internships & Volunteer Experiences
Description:	Success Through Rewarding Internships and Volunteer Experiences (STRIVE) provides students with opportunities to make a great contribution to the community while earning Service Learning Hours and completing Internship requirements. Service learning is an academic program which gives students a chance to take part in organized community service. Through their work, students gain a deeper understanding of course content through experiences in the community, reflection in the classroom, and a greater awareness of the world in which they live. Service learning is a teaching and learning strategy that combines coursework with related community experiences to enrich academics, foster personal growth, promote awareness of diversity, and help build civic responsibility. For more information about the STRIVE Milwaukee Program please call (414) 906-2796

On-going Volunteer Opportunities

Drop-In After School Tutoring Coordinator
Date(s) volunteers needed:	Year Round
Time volunteers are needed:	The position will be required to report 3pm to 7pm on Tuesday's and Thursday's and will report to the SDC Youth & family Divisional Manager. 4 hours, 2 times a week.
Number of Volunteers Needed:	NA
Special Skills Needed:	Reading, Writing, Math skills
What volunteers would be doing:	Responsibilities include coordinating and recruiting volunteer tutors for after school tutoring program.

GED Tutors
Date(s) volunteers needed:	Year Round
Time volunteers are needed:	Flexible Schedule M-F
Number of Volunteers Needed:	NA
Special Skills Needed:	Reading, Writing, Math skills
What volunteers would be doing:	Helping GED students prepare for their tests

Senior Companions
Date(s) volunteers needed:	Year Round
Time volunteers are needed:	Flexible Schedule M-F
Number of Volunteers Needed:	NA
What volunteers would be doing:	Please click here

General Office Work
Date(s) volunteers needed:	On-going
Time volunteers are needed:	Flexible
Number of Volunteers Needed:	NA
Special Skills Needed:	Computer Skills
What volunteers would be doing:	Data Entry, Filing, Mailings Etc.

If you are interested in any of these on-going volunteer activities Please contact Diane Robinson at 414.906.2804 OR complete the Volunteer Interest form at the bottom.

Volunteer Work you can do on your own

YFDP Health & Hygiene Drive
What volunteers would be doing: Running a health & hygiene product drive.
Health & Hygiene products are used for SDC “Casey Kits”. Casey’s Kits are basically a “Welcome Basket” given to individuals upon arrival to our program. The basket is a shower tote filled with basic bathroom essentials that most residents arrive at the shelter without and often cannot afford on their own. Sometimes those in crisis do not have time to pack-up all their essentials.

Similarly, the YFDP youth often come from homes that do not stress the importance of hygiene. This is especially important for teens. Our YFDP staff, provide the youth with the hygiene products as needed.

Volunteer Interest Form

*Required field - Form will only submit when all required fields are filled in properly.

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Phone:*	(414-555-1212)
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Volunteer Interest Form

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