Volunteer Opportunities & Charities

Feed My People Food Bank

Provides food pantries, community meal programs, and shelter programs in west-central Wisconsin with enough food so that thousands of people needs can be met each year. Volunteers can help by picking orders, repacking, packing kids meals, driving trucks, hosting special events, and office work.

2610 Alpine Rd., Eau Claire

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Friends of the Chippewa Falls Public Library

The Friends of the Chippewa Falls Public Library serve the community in a non-profit setting by meeting with other people interested in libraries to plan and sponsor library support activities.

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Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library

Volunteer with book sales, the holiday Give-a-Kid-a-Book Program, delivering library items to homes, and more. Also contribute money at various membership levels.

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Friends of the Menomonie Public Library

Help support/sponsor Summer Library Program events, Music Over Menomin, Menomonie Reads, author visits, and more.

600 Wolske Bay Rd., Menomonie

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Girls on the Run of the Chippewa Valley

A transformational physical activity based positive youth development program for girls 3rd-5th grade. Teaches life skills through dynamic interactive lessons and running games. Donate or volunteer as a running buddy, coach, or help with events, fundraising, and grants.

Eau Claire

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Goodwill Industries

One of the world’s largest nonprofit providers of education, training, and career services for people at a disadvantage and/or with disabilities. Donate money, household items, clothing, or your time.

3605 Gateway Dr., Eau Claire

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Habitat for Humanity

Through our housing program, CVH4H partners with families in the Chippewa Valley to help them build a place they can call home. Habitat Homeowners help build their homes alongside volunteers, and pay an affordable mortgage that works for them. Volunteers can help build homes, take photography, make meals, and do customer service time at the Re-Store recycled home improvement store.

145 N. Clairemont Avenue., Eau Claire

Volunteer Opportunities… Support & Assistance Parenting Resources

Haven House

A safe & welcoming place for Eau Claire's unhoused population, providing daytime shelter and relief from outdoor conditions. Offering snacks and refreshments 7 days a week, and a hot meal every Sunday. Accepting donations and volunteers.

414 E. Washington St., Eau Claire

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Helping Hands for Our Children in the Chippewa Valley

A 501(c) Non-Profit that takes in donated items for children in good condition and gives them to those in need for free.

930 Galloway Street #25, Eau Claire

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Hope Gospel Mission

Offers short-term and long-term recovery programs for men and women who are struggling with homelessness, addiction, and mental health needs. Since 1998, over 4,000 men and women have come to Hope Gospel Mission seeking assistance and finding hope.

2650 Mercantile Dr, Eau Claire

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HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital

Volunteers can help with hospital cleric services, community health services, mail cart, and waiting room host/hostess.

2661 County Hwy I, Chippewa Falls

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JONAH: Chippewa Valley Affordable Housing Task Force

JONAH organizes to advocate on a number of issues, including transit, green initiatives, child poverty, immigration, affordable housing, and more in the City & County of Eau Claire.

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Joshua's Camp

The realization of a wish made by Joshua Holm before he lost his battle with cancer in 2008. A place for families with children going through cancer treatment. A respite where everyone can smile, laugh, have fun, and enjoy themselves. Also hosts a special retreat for families who have lost a child to cancer.

Camps Volunteer Opportunities… Children and Family Parenting Resources

Junior Achievement of Wisconsin

By being a JA volunteer and sharing your personal and professional experiences and skills with students from your community, you help them make the connection between what they are learning in school and what they will need to succeed in work and life.

2004 Highland Ave, Suite 2C, Eau Claire

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Literacy Chippewa Valley

Teach people how to read and better their lives as employees and citizens through literacy tutoring.

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NAMI: National Alliance of Mental Illness

NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, & research, and is steadfast in its commitment to raise awareness and build a community for hope for all of those in need.

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The Open Door Clinic

A non-profit organization that provides basic health care services and a connection to community resources to Chippewa County residents who are without a health care alternative. Volunteer opportunities include receptionist, registration, intake, care, lab, clerical work and tech, transcription, and more.

130 W. Central St., Chippewa Falls

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Optimists

This worldwide volunteer organization of 2,500+ local clubs has several clubs nearby. Members work to make a brighter future for children and their communities through events, fundraisers, philanthropy and more.

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Reach, Inc.: Regional Enterprises for Adults and Children

Reach, Inc is a private, non-profit corporation providing human services to people with disabilities in Eau Claire County since 1963. Starting with less than ten clients, three staff and a budget of a few thousand dollars, Reach has grown to serve more than 900 families and clients each year, with an annual budget of over $4 million and a staff of more than 150.

Eau Claire

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Spirit of Christmas of Chippewa County

The Spirit of Christmas is dedicated to making the Christmas season brighter for children in Chippewa County. Donate new, unwrapped gifts to be given to youth.

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Stepping Stones of Dunn County

A non-profit umbrella organization that manages three vital community programs: a food pantry, homeless shelter, and support services program which provides emergency financial assistance, volunteer support, and referral information. Volunteers are needed to assist with all aspects of Stepping Stones’ work.

1602 Stout Rd., Menomonie

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Trinity Equestrian Center

Connecting horses and people, they offer Therapeutic Riding, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Equine Assisted Learning, along with several programs for kids. Donate or volunteer to do barn chores along with general maintenance of the grounds, or…

S5300 State Highway 37, Eau Claire

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United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley

The UWGCV's mission is to improve lives and build stronger Chippewa Valley communities by bringing resources together to advance the common good. They produce a yearly guidebook of volunteer and charitable opportunities in the Chippewa Valley, and help organize volunteers to where they are needed and charitable donations into high impact grants.

Volunteer Opportunities… Parenting Resources Volunteer Organizations Philanthropy

West CAP: West Central Wisconsin Community Action Agency

Since its inception in 1965, the mission of West CAP has been to take action against poverty in Western Wisconsin by developing the social and economic assets of low-income families and their communities and by working to create a more just and sustainable society.

1421 Stout Rd., Menomonie

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Western Dairyland Community Action Agency

Established to help disadvantaged individuals in Buffalo, Eau Claire, Jackson, and Trempealeau counties. Their mission is to alleviate poverty-related conditions and provide opportunities that enable people to advance economically and socially. Donate or volunteer.

418 Wisconsin St., Eau Claire

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