Volunteer with CAP Services
Interested in additional ways to help your community? There are volunteer opportunities in each of the five counties served by CAP.
For specific opportunities by county, click on the county of interest listed below.
Marquette County
Ongoing opportunities
- Assist children in classroom activities (reading, using a computer, art helper, engage children in classroom play areas like blocks, science area, dramatic play area). Assist staff with recording individual child observations
- Assist staff on the playground and in transitions – help children to get ready to go outside, supervise and play with children on the playground
- Meal time – help children get ready for meals, assist with eating and supervision at the table, tooth brushing;
- Meal time – assist staff: meal prep, serving, wash and sanitize tables before and after meals, sweep floors
- Picture taker – capture children in various adventures in Head Start
- Facility projects – put up/update bulletin boards in the classroom, help design new ones, help with cleaning or laundry at the Head Start Center
- Help with Head Start office work (copying, filing, etc)
- Policy Council membership (limited to Head Start parents)
Call Mary at 608-296-2141 ext. 2213 for more information.
Short-term projects
Volunteer in one of CAP’s Poverty Simulation Events. These are designed to help participants walk a month in a low-income person’s shoes. Scheduling is intermittent. Volunteers might assist in facilitation of the program or play the role of a community vendor or organization during the simulation experience.
Contact Norys at 844-314-8004
info@capmail.org
Outagamie County
Ongoing opportunities
Members of Advisory Boards provide input on how to increase the profile of services, ideas for recruitment and other ways in which to improve services to eligible individuals. The Boards typically meet 4-6 times per year. The Development Council assists with the variety of programs offered in Outagamie County.
Contact Scott at
snorder@capmail.org
Short-term projects
Volunteer in one of CAP’s Poverty Simulation Events. These are designed to help participants walk a month in a low-income person’s shoes. Scheduling is intermittent. Volunteers might assist in facilitation of the program or play the role of a community vendor or organization during the simulation experience.
Contact Norys at 844-314-8004
info@capmail.org
CAP’s Skills Enhancement Program hosts a Trivia Unplugged event in October of each year.
Contact Scott at 715-318-8896
snorder@capmail.org
Portage County
Ongoing opportunities
Members of Advisory Boards provide input on how to increase the profile of services, ideas for recruitment and other ways in which to improve services to eligible individuals. The Boards typically meet 4-6 times per year. Boards exist for CAP’s:
Family Crisis Center / Sexual Assault Victim Services Programs
Contact Kate Mueller at
kmueller@capmail.org
1. Complete the application and submit along with 3 professional references from people, other than family members, who have known you at least one year and can address your suitability for this volunteer position.
2. Return completed paperwork to:
Erin Dunn
Family Crisis Center
1608 West River Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481
~or~
edunn@capmail.org
After your paperwork is received and your references contacted, we will get back to you. For volunteer opportunities involving direct client service, we ask that you commit to a minimum of 12 months service with us. If you are selected as a volunteer who will be providing direct client services, we will require a background check, and possibly a TB test, and fingerprinting (these will be paid by CAP). We also require these volunteers to go through orientation and based on the duties assigned, there may be additional training involved.
3. Thank you again for your interest in volunteering with CAP Services.
Contact Erin Dunn at
edunn@capmail.org
1. Complete both the application and volunteer opportunities sheets. Along with these completed forms, please submit 3 professional references from people, other than family members, who have known you at least one year and can address your suitability for this volunteer position.
2. Return completed paperwork to:
Kate Hanson
Family Crisis Center
1608 West River Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481
~or~
khanson@capmail.org
After your paperwork is received and your references contacted, we will get back to you. For volunteer opportunities involving direct client service, we ask that you commit to a minimum of 12 months service with us. If you are selected as a volunteer who will be providing direct client services, we will require a background check, and possibly a TB test, and fingerprinting (these will be paid by CAP). We also require these volunteers to go through orientation and based on the duties assigned, there may be additional training involved.
3. Thank you again for your interest in volunteering with CAP Services.
Contact Kate Hanson at khanson@capmail.org
- Assist children in classroom activities (reading, using a computer, art helper, engage children in classroom play areas like blocks, science area, dramatic play area). Assist staff with recording individual child observations
- Assist staff on the playground and in transitions – help children to get ready to go outside, supervise and play with children on the playground
- Meal time – help children get ready for meals, assist with eating and supervision at the table, tooth brushing;
- Meal time – assist staff: meal prep, serving, wash and sanitize tables before and after meals, sweep floors
- Picture taker – capture children in various adventures in Head Start
- Nap helper – put out cots and help get children down for naps (reading, etc).
- Facility projects – put up/update bulletin boards in the classroom, help design new ones, help with cleaning or laundry at the Head Start Center
- Help with Head Start office work (copying, filing, etc)
- Policy Council membership (limited to Head Start parents)
Contact Family Development at 715-343-7153
Contact the Children’s Discovery Center (child care) at 715-544-4901
CAP Services offers free taxpayer assistance for low-income families in Portage County.
Tax Preparers: Assist taxpayers in preparing state and federal returns using TaxSlayer software.
Intake Specialist: Conduct screening to confirm clients have the necessary identification and tax documents for completion of the tax return by use of CAP Services’ No-Contact technology procedure.
For tax year 2024-2025, we will be doing in person tax appointments, while also offering virtual for those clients who request it.
Locations: Mid-State Technical College, Stevens Point
To apply as a volunteer, please fill out the Volunteer Application. Email Bonnie at: bkaczmarek@capmail.org or call 715-343-7516 with questions.
Short-term projects
Volunteer in one of CAP’s Poverty Simulation Events. These are designed to help participants walk a month in a low-income person’s shoes. Scheduling is intermittent. Volunteers might assist in facilitation of the program or play the role of a community vendor or organization during the simulation experience.
Contact Norys at 844-314-8004
info@capmail.org
CAP Services hosts the Take A Ride Bicycling Fundraiser in May of each year. Various volunteer opportunities are available.
Contact Scott at 715-318-8896
snorder@capmail.org or see available volunteer information HERE.
Waupaca County
Ongoing opportunities
Family Crisis Center / Sexual Assault Victim Services Programs
Contact Kate Hanson at khanson@capmail.org
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with CAP Services’ Family Crisis Center. The application process is outlined below.
1. Complete both the application and volunteer opportunities sheets. Along with these completed forms, please submit 3 professional references from people, other than family members, who have known you at least one year and can address your suitability for this volunteer position.
2. Return completed paperwork to:
Kate Hanson
Family Crisis Center
1608 West River Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481
~or~
khanson@capmail.org
After your paperwork is received and your references contacted, we will get back to you. For volunteer opportunities involving direct client service, we ask that you commit to a minimum of 12 months service with us. If you are selected as a volunteer who will be providing direct client services, we will require a background check, and possibly a TB test, and fingerprinting (these will be paid by CAP). We also require these volunteers to go through orientation and based on the duties assigned, there may be additional training involved.
3. Thank you again for your interest in volunteering with CAP Services.
Contact Kate at khanson@capmail.org
SAVS Advocates provide direct assistance and support to victims of sexual assault. They share in covering a monthly on-call schedule after completing initial training. Volunteer Advocates attend monthly meetings for continuing in-service opportunities and program support. When scheduled, an advocate is called to provide contact with the victim and family by phone or in person at the hospital, law enforcement office, or county courtroom. Volunteers also assist with community education and awareness activities
To volunteer:
1. Complete both the application and volunteer opportunities sheets. Along with these completed forms, please submit 3 professional references from people, other than family members, who have known you at least one year and can address your suitability for this volunteer position.
2. Return completed paperwork to:
Kate Hanson
Family Crisis Center
1608 West River Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481
~or~
khanson@capmail.org
After your paperwork is received and your references contacted, we will get back to you. For volunteer opportunities involving direct client service, we ask that you commit to a minimum of 12 months service with us. If you are selected as a volunteer who will be providing direct client services, we will require a background check, and possibly a TB test, and fingerprinting (these will be paid by CAP). We also require these volunteers to go through orientation and based on the duties assigned, there may be additional training involved.
3. Thank you again for your interest in volunteering with CAP Services.
Contact Kate Hanson at khanson@capmail.org
CAP Services offers free taxpayer assistance for low-income families in Waupaca County.
Tax Preparers: Assist taxpayers in preparing state and federal returns using TaxSlayer software.
Intake Specialist: Conduct screening to confirm clients have the necessary identification and tax documents for completion of the tax return.
For tax year 2024-2025, we will be doing in person tax appointments, while also offering virtual for those clients who request it.
Locations: CAP Services, Tower Rd, Waupaca
To apply as a volunteer, please fill out the Volunteer Application. Email Bonnie at: bkaczmarek@capmail.org or call 715-343-7516 with questions.
- Assist children in classroom activities (reading, using a computer, art helper, engage children in classroom play areas like blocks, science area, dramatic play area). Assist staff with recording individual child observations
- Assist staff on the playground and in transitions – help children to get ready to go outside, supervise and play with children on the playground
- Meal time – help children get ready for meals, assist with eating and supervision at the table, tooth brushing;
- Meal time – assist staff: meal prep, serving, wash and sanitize tables before and after meals, sweep floors
- Picture taker – capture children in various adventures in Head Start
- Facility projects – put up/update bulletin boards in the classroom, help design new ones, help with cleaning or laundry at the Head Start Center
- Help with Head Start office work (copying, filing, etc)
- Policy Council membership (limited to Head Start parents)
Contact Billie Jo
Clintonville at 715-823-4310
New London at 920-982-7677
Waupaca at 715-258-9575
Short-term projects
Volunteer in one of CAP’s Poverty Simulation Events. These are designed to help participants walk a month in a low-income person’s shoes. Scheduling is intermittent. Volunteers might assist in facilitation of the program or play the role of a community vendor or organization during the simulation experience.
Contact Norys at 844-314-8004
info@capmail.org
Waushara County
Ongoing opportunities
Members of Advisory Boards provide input on how to increase the profile of services, ideas for recruitment and other ways in which to improve services to eligible individuals. The Boards typically meet 4-6 times per year. Boards exist for CAP’s:
Family Crisis Center
Contact Kate Mueller at kmueller@capmail.org
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with CAP Services’ Family Crisis Center. The application process is outlined below.
1. Complete both the application and volunteer opportunities sheets. Along with these completed forms, please submit 3 professional references from people, other than family members, who have known you at least one year and can address your suitability for this volunteer position.
2. Return completed paperwork to:
Kate Hanson
Family Crisis Center
1608 West River Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481
~or~
khanson@capmail.org
After your paperwork is received and your references contacted, we will get back to you. For volunteer opportunities involving direct client service, we ask that you commit to a minimum of 12 months service with us. If you are selected as a volunteer who will be providing direct client services, we will require a background check, and possibly a TB test, and fingerprinting (these will be paid by CAP). We also require these volunteers to go through orientation and based on the duties assigned, there may be additional training involved.
3. Thank you again for your interest in volunteering with CAP Services.
Contact Kate Hanson at khanson@capmail.org
CAP Services offers free taxpayer assistance for low-income families in Waushara County.
Tax Preparers: Assist taxpayers in preparing state and federal returns using TaxSlayer software.
Intake Specialist: Conduct screening to confirm clients have the necessary identification and tax documents for completion of the tax return.
For tax year 2024-2025, we will be doing in person tax appointments, while also offering virtual for those clients who request it.
Locations: CAPsell Center, Wautoma
To apply as a volunteer, please fill out the Volunteer Application. Email Bonnie at: bkaczmarek@capmail.org or call 715-343-7516 with questions.
- Assist children in classroom activities (reading, using a computer, art helper, engage children in classroom play areas like blocks, science area, dramatic play area). Assist staff with recording individual child observations
- Assist staff on the playground and in transitions – help children to get ready to go outside, supervise and play with children on the playground
- Meal time – help children get ready for meals, assist with eating and supervision at the table, tooth brushing;
- Meal time – assist staff: meal prep, serving, wash and sanitize tables before and after meals, sweep floors
- Picture taker – capture children in various adventures in Head Start
- Nap helper – put out cots and help get children down for naps (reading, etc).
- Facility projects – put up/update bulletin boards in the classroom, help design new ones, help with cleaning or laundry at the Head Start Center
- Help with Head Start office work (copying, filing, etc)
- Policy Council membership (limited to Head Start parents)
Contact Victoria at 920-787-7742
Short-term projects
Volunteer in one of CAP’s Poverty Simulation Events. These are designed to help participants walk a month in a low-income person’s shoes. Scheduling is intermittent. Volunteers might assist in facilitation of the program or play the role of a community vendor or organization during the simulation experience.
Contact Norys at 844-314-8004
info@capmail.org