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The need for personal connection is now more important than ever. Please join us during one (or more!) of Trivia with adults and seniors with disabilities in our Adult Day Services program. Our trivia meetings typically last 45 minutes. Our participants always enjoy meeting new friends. Please reach out to schedule a session for your group to join us!

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This is an exciting opportunity to apply your skills in donor engagement, grant writing, and campaign development to support meaningful initiatives.
What you'll do:
✔️ Develop and execute fundraising strategies.
✔️ Identify and engage potential donors and partners.
✔️ Write grant proposals and manage fundraising campaigns.
✔️ Help ensure financial sustainability for impactful projects.

🔹 What we’re looking for:
✅ Experience in fundraising, grants, or nonprofit development.
✅ Strong communication and networking skills.
✅ Passion for social impact and innovation.

If you're ready to contribute to meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you!

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Do you have a special talent or are just not sure where or how you would fit in, or just want to find out more? Contact our office and ask for an application. Maybe you have an idea of something we have not thought of, or have seen something done in another area? Could you play music at one of the meal sites, call Bingo, teach an art class, cooking class, woodworking, dance, fishing trip, or facilitate a healthy aging program activity? The opportunities are endless!

What are the requirements to become a volunteer?
 All volunteers are required to pass a background check.
 Volunteers who assist with preparing and serving food will be required to complete and pass the ServSafe certification course, which would be coordinated by the Nutrition Director.
 Home Delivered Meal drivers need to provide proof of a valid United States driver’s license and vehicle insurance when using their own vehicle or a Wisconsin driver’s license and proof of insurance if using a county vehicle.
 All RSVP Volunteer drivers, who are transporting passengers, would need to provide a valid Wisconsin driver’s license with proof of insurance.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Washburn County has a Citizen Advisory Committee that represents residents age 60+. This group makes recommendations to the Aging Unit on the Older American’s Act programming within Washburn County. There is also a Nutrition Advisory Committee that advocates for the congregate and home-delivered meal programs within Washburn County. Maybe you would like to be a representative that gets involved on this level? Additionally, there are many opportunities to move up to higher levels of representation, advocating for older adults and caregivers locally, statewide, and nationally.

What are the requirements to become a volunteer?
 All volunteers are required to pass a background check.
 Volunteers who assist with preparing and serving food will be required to complete and pass the ServSafe certification course, which would be coordinated by the Nutrition Director.
 Home Delivered Meal drivers need to provide proof of a valid United States driver’s license and vehicle insurance when using their own vehicle or a Wisconsin driver’s license and proof of insurance if using a county vehicle.
 All RSVP Volunteer drivers, who are transporting passengers, would need to provide a valid Wisconsin driver’s license with proof of insurance.

Opportunity Details

All of our programming requires documentation, accounting, and reporting by way of using technology. Phones need to be answered, people greeted, and appointments made. There are tasks for printing, folding, sorting, and compiling. If this is your “thing”, please consider contacting us! Call 715-635-4460.

What are the requirements to become a volunteer?
 All volunteers are required to pass a background check.
 Volunteers who assist with preparing and serving food will be required to complete and pass the ServSafe certification course, which would be coordinated by the Nutrition Director.
 Home Delivered Meal drivers need to provide proof of a valid United States driver’s license and vehicle insurance when using their own vehicle or a Wisconsin driver’s license and proof of insurance if using a county vehicle.
 All RSVP Volunteer drivers, who are transporting passengers, would need to provide a valid Wisconsin driver’s license with proof of insurance.

Opportunity Details

The RSVP transportation programs are funded through the 85.21 DOT grant to provide transportation services to elderly and disabled adults. This program is referred to as “RSVP” since most volunteers are retired. This does not mean that you have to be a senior or retired in order to participate. We welcome all qualified applicants to join us, in assisting our local seniors to get where they need to be. Trips give priority to medical appointments and nutritional needs, but there are other purposes for transportation. A person who is unable to drive themselves may need to purchase essentials such as socks and underwear, get a haircut, visit a friend across town, go to the library, mail a package, pick up medication, or go to a senior center for socialization. Your assistance could make a world of difference for someone’s overall physical and mental health well-being. Contact Amber Anderson, Transportation Coordinator at 715-635-4460 to volunteer.

Is there mileage reimbursement for volunteers?
Home Delivered Meals drivers and RSVP drivers will be given the following options for mileage reimbursement:

If using your own vehicle:
 Option 1: Complete and turn in the monthly Travel Expense Voucher and receive the current Federal Reimbursement Rate of .56 cents per mile. Since this reimbursement option is over the allowable non-taxable volunteer rate of .14 cents per mile, once total reimbursement over .14 cents per mile equals $600 or more within any fiscal year, you will be issued a 1099 at the end of that year, which is reportable income for tax purposes.
 Option 2: Complete and turn in a monthly Travel Expense Voucher and receive the current Federal Volunteer Non-Taxable Reimbursement rate of .14 cents per mile.
 Option 3: Opt-out of receiving a volunteer mileage reimbursement, but remain eligible to deduct “out of pocket” expenses incurred in providing donated services up to .14 cents per mile when filing taxes.

If using a county vehicle:
 Option 1: Complete and turn in a monthly Travel Expense Voucher and receive the Federal Volunteer Non-Taxable Reimbursement rate of .14 cents per mile.
 Option 2: Opt-out of receiving a volunteer mileage reimbursement, but remain eligible to deduct “out of pocket” expenses incurred in providing donated services up to .14 cents per mile when filing taxes. There would most likely not be any expenses incurred.

Opportunity Details

As of the first week of June 2021, we have reopened our senior meal sites to the public, which are located in Birchwood, Minong, Shell Lake, and Spooner. Besides preparing the daily meals to be delivered to homes, the staff is also preparing and serving congregate meals served onsite and offering a Grab & Go option to participants age 60+. If your passion resides in the kitchen preparing, serving, and packaging food with love and you are willing to become ServSafe certified, please consider volunteering at one of our meal sites. Call Missy Murley, Nutrition Director at 715-635-4460 to volunteer.

Opportunity Details

In order for us to meet the increased demand for Home Delivered Meals throughout Washburn County, we have reopened the recruitment for volunteers. Homemade meals are prepared Monday-Friday out of our kitchens located in Spooner, Birchwood, and Minong. Home-delivered meals are available to older adults age 60+ who are homebound due to health reasons, and physically or emotionally unable to travel for a meal with others. During COVID, eligibility opened to any Wisconsin older adult age 60+, in need of meals. This will most likely continue through the end of 2021. Call Missy Murley, Nutrition Director at 715-635-4460 to volunteer.

Is there mileage reimbursement for volunteers?
Home Delivered Meals drivers and RSVP drivers will be given the following options for mileage reimbursement:

If using your own vehicle:
 Option 1: Complete and turn in the monthly Travel Expense Voucher and receive the current Federal Reimbursement Rate of .56 cents per mile. Since this reimbursement option is over the allowable non-taxable volunteer rate of .14 cents per mile, once total reimbursement over .14 cents per mile equals $600 or more within any fiscal year, you will be issued a 1099 at the end of that year, which is reportable income for tax purposes.
 Option 2: Complete and turn in a monthly Travel Expense Voucher and receive the current Federal Volunteer Non-Taxable Reimbursement rate of .14 cents per mile.
 Option 3: Opt-out of receiving a volunteer mileage reimbursement, but remain eligible to deduct “out of pocket” expenses incurred in providing donated services up to .14 cents per mile when filing taxes.

If using a county vehicle:
 Option 1: Complete and turn in a monthly Travel Expense Voucher and receive the Federal Volunteer Non-Taxable Reimbursement rate of .14 cents per mile.
 Option 2: Opt-out of receiving a volunteer mileage reimbursement, but remain eligible to deduct “out of pocket” expenses incurred in providing donated services up to .14 cents per mile when filing taxes. There would most likely not be any expenses incurred.

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Transform Lives. Help Nurture Relationships. Embrace your Strengths.

Empowering the Ages is seeking new board members to join us and help with governance, fundraising, and planning for the future. Board members can be located throughout the United States. Contact Leah to learn more - leah@empoweringtheages.org

Opportunity Details

Position Summary:
On occasion, various SNAP departments have need of a volunteer or volunteers with construction or “handyman” type skills. Projects vary throughout the year, based on client and department needs. Flexible to your volunteer schedule and abilities. Preferred skills include: comfort and knowledge of basic hand-tool use, basic construction skills and/or access to the necessary tools for the given project.
This volunteer works closely with SNAP’s Housing Improvements and Repairs team.

Requirements:
• Must be able to provide own transportation to and from volunteer site
• Must have access to a phone
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must maintain a safety mindset at all times

Benefits:
• Flexible scheduling
• Variety for non-regular volunteer work - every project is different
• Satisfaction of helping your neighbors in need in Spokane county!