The Salvation Army - Wisconsin Upper Michigan Division

Emergency Disaster Services provides a food and beverage service to emergency teams that respond to disasters in Dane County.  Local disasters include destructive storms, house fires and other community disasters that need police, firefighters and/or EMT services.  Shifts vary depending on the time of day emergencies occur, some carry on late into the evening and can require several hours of service.  

Volunteers interested in Emergency Disaster Services are required to attend training sessions before volunteer shifts are assigned.  

Pack grocery bags for our guests. Some bending, lifting, and being on your feet required. *closed toe shoes only*

Distribute food pantry to our guests. Some bending, lifting, and being on your feet required. *closed toe shoes only*

Kitchen preparation for lunch. Food handling. Some bending, lifting, on your feet. Closed toe shoes only. 

The Social Services Office provides oversight in specific social service programs including Food Pantry, Bread Line, Rental, Transportation, and Utility Assistance as well as other programs offered by the Corps.

Seasonal volunteer positions supporting the toy shop and community care opportunities.

The Polar Pack Program combats food insecurity for students of North Star Montessori Academy. The packs contain nutritious, easy to prepare food items which include breakfasts, lunches, and snacks. During the 2022-2023 school year, 2,000 packs were distributed to qualifying students.

Volunteers are needed to assemble packs on Wednesdays at 2pm, weekly throughout the school year. 

The Food Pantry is located at The Salvation Army's Distribution Center, 5880 North 60th Street.

Volunteers will work in the following areas;

Shoppers, Stockers and Greeter. Must be 18 or older, complete a background check and Safe from Harm training!

For information about the Food Pantry please contact Donna at 414-464-2940

Thank you for volunteering!

Volunteer needed to help with general maintenance of building including cleaning, vacuuming, emptying trash, and other duties as assigned.

Emergency Food Pantry hours that are open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 am to 12 pm. Pantry workers assist in creating a pleasant environment for our pantry guests. 

Assist The Salvation Army of Oshkosh with various special events throughout the year.

Volunteers are needed in the Kitchen to assist with the Noon Hot Meal. The Salvation Army serves 100 people daily, Monday-Friday.

Volunteers assist with food prep, serving and clean-up. Volunteer hours are available between the hours of 8am and 1pm. 

Please contact Patty at (920) 232-7660 if you have questions.

General volunteer assists as needed in various areas of The Salvation Army programs.

The Community Meal happens every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 5pm-5:40pm. 

Volunteers are needed to help serve the meal. 

Volunteers assist with serving the meal and with helping in the kitchen.

The volunteer shift is from 4pm-6pm Tues, Thurs, & Saturdays or from 4:30-6:30pm.

All volunteers will be required to take the Safe From Harm online training prior to volunteering.

The food pantry volunteers are needed to help participants select items from the food pantry shelves.  Volunteers will also need to write down the participants information along with stocking shelves, keeping the pantry clean and organized, packing food items and assisting participants.

Food Pantry is open TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS from 1PM-4PM and FRIDAYS 9AM-12PM

• Must be able to stand for the entire shift.
• Must be able to lift 10 lbs.
• All volunteers will be required to take the Safe From Harm online training prior to volunteering.