VOLUNTEER CENTER OF SHEBOYGAN COUNTY
Volunteers Make a Difference!
Looking for a way to give back? From hands-on projects to skill-based roles, the Volunteer Center connects you with opportunities that match your interests, schedule, and team size.
Find the Right Fit. Feel Inspired.
Whether you’re passionate about mental health, education, animals, hunger, or housing—there’s a place for you to make a meaningful impact. Our Volunteer Center helps individuals and teams discover causes they care about and connect with local nonprofits in need.
Through our online portal, nonprofit agencies post real-time volunteer needs—and community members like you step up to fill them.
READY TO FIND YOUR SPARK?
Ready to make a difference? Browse current volunteer opportunities to discover the cause that lights you up—whether it’s helping kids learn, supporting mental health, or caring for animals. One small act could be the start of something big.
STRENGTHEN YOUR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Join The Volunteer Center Network (VCN)
Are you a nonprofit agency in Sheboygan County looking to grow your volunteer base? The Volunteer Center Network (VCN) is your gateway to local volunteer engagement, powered by United Way of Sheboygan County.
As a VCN member, your organization gains access to free tools, marketing support, and community connections that make recruiting and retaining volunteers easier than ever. Post opportunities on the Volunteer Center website, connect with corporate volunteer groups, and collaborate with over 100 local nonprofits working to build a stronger Sheboygan County.
Learn more about joining United Way of Sheboygan County's Volunteer Center Network.
THE LOCAL IMPACT OF VOLUNTEERING
Through the gift of volunteerism, community members play a critical role in filling current needs in Sheboygan County and nurturing our community’s future.
Review the impact in numbers below!
Day of Caring 2024 Stats
- 1,100 Volunteers (A new record!)
- 63 Nonprofit Projects for 41 Nonprofit Organizations
- 4,500+ Volunteer Hours
- $15,000 Project Grants Awarded
- $144,000+ in economic impact
Thank you to 2024 Day of Caring sponsors!
- Johnsonville Sausage
- Midwest Communications
- Muth Mirror
- National Exchange Bank & Trust
- Bemis Manufacturing
- HSA Bank
- Kohler
- Nemak
- Sargento
Silver Sponsors
- Froedert and Medical College of Wisconsin
- Masters Gallery
- Rockline
- Sartori
- Summit Credit Union
Bronze Sponsor
- Kohler Credit Union
Partner Sponsor
- CliftonLarsonAllen(CLA)
Day of Caring 2024 Stats
- 900+ Volunteers!
- 47 Nonprofit Projects for 33 Nonprofit Organizations
- 3,000+ Volunteer Hours
- $12,647 Project Grants Awarded
Outputs of 2022 Day of Caring include:
- 600+volunteers were mobilized to fill 39 projects in Sheboygan County
- 2,895 volunteer hours completed in the one day
- 22 Day of Caring Mini-Grants were awarded
More Impact stats coming soon!
Outputs of 2021 Day of Caring include:
- 465 volunteers were mobilized to fill 38 projects for 24 local nonprofit agencies
- 2,300 volunteer hours completed in the one day
- 16 Day of Caring Mini-Grants were awarded
- 200+ community members gathered to kick-off United Way's 2021 Campaign to continue to support local nonprofit agencies, community impact initiatives, and more!
In collaboration with the Sheboygan Area School District and JustServe, we co-hosted a Community Volunteer Fair on October 28, 2021. The purpose of this event was to connect community members and students with volunteer opportunities.
Outputs of the Community Volunteer Fair:
- 35 Agencies and Programs represented
- 160 Community Members Attended
- 340+ Students from North High School Attended
- 500+ volunteer sign-ups (both community members and students)
Volunteering shifted due to COVID-19 but that didn't stop hundreds of community members from giving back!
UWSC expanded participation opportunities from mostly in-person volunteer opportunities to include virtual and donation of tangible items along with an ‘Acts of Kindness Challenge.’
Outputs of 2020 Day of Caring include:
- In-person Volunteer Opportunities: 49 volunteers provided 196 hours of socially distant in-person volunteering around Sheboygan County. This is a significant decrease due to COVID-19. Nonprofits reported being unable to host in-person volunteer opportunities due to staff capacity and adequate space.
- (NEW) Acts of Kindness Challenge: 507+ acts of kindness completed and submitted.
- (NEW) Virtual Volunteer Opportunities: 16 volunteers participated in virtual opportunities such as making inspirational cards for clients, marketing and public relations support.
- (NEW) Donation Drives: 300+ children's books donated for Community Partnership for Children organized by UWSC Emerging Leaders. Nonprofits reported 253 additional items donated that day.
In addition to Day of Caring in 2020, 326 volunteers were matched with project opportunities, which amounted to more than 712 volunteer hours.
- 24 Corporate Groups with 1,062 total volunteers.
- 556 volunteers matched with projects, for a total of 2,058 volunteer hours
- 2019 Day of Caring: 58 projects filled from 38 nonprofit agencies. 1,016 Volunteers signed up to and provided 4,867 volunteer hours.
