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.  

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.

Jail and prison aftercare program

The Salvation Army began offering assistance to disaster survivors after a major hurricane hit Galveston, TX in September 1900, destroying the coastal city and killing thousands of people.Since then, The Salvation Army has responded to numerous natural disasters, transportation accidents, civil unrest situations and terrorist attacks.

Assist with clients in the food pantry, pick up food at local establishments & stock shelves

There are many opportunities to clean and maintain our various locations. This is a very important area of need in that we have many different activities going on throughout the week.

Bridging the Gap aims to bring a fun, safe, and caring atmosphere to local youth. BTG is a free school year program that meets three days a week. It offers a daily meal, opportunities for personal growth, life skills, homework assistance, and computer access. Post completion of the program gives graduates access to on-going support through our after-school youth services.

Volunteer mentors are needed at the Ishpeming location throughout the 2024-25 school year. 

Monday thru Wednesday, 230-630pm 

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

Volunteers will work in the following areas;

Shoppers and Stockers. 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. 

Youth Sports Programming provided by the Salvation Army Community Center. These are seasonal recreation programming and leagues. 

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.