Outagamie County DHHS Volunteer Services

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Advocacy & Human Rights
Children & Youth
People with Disabilities
Seniors
Women

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500 W Fifth StAppleton, WI 54911 United States

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http://www.hhsvolunteers.org

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Legal Guardian

Flexible Schedule | Appleton, WI 54911

Your commitment can make a world of difference to someone who lacks the support they deserve! Legal Guardians are appointed by the court to act as an advocate for a person who has been found to be incompetent. Responsibilities can include overseeing the individual’s welfare, making personal decisions on their behalf, and managing their assets. The work can be completed around your schedule and mileage is reimbursed at the federal rate for qualifying trips. The volunteer can be a guardian of person, or estate, or both. The volunteer will be matched with a ward that meets the desired type of guardianship. Once you are matched with an individual in need, you can start making a tangible impact in their life.

Date Posted: May 20, 2025
Family Interaction Supervisor

Flexible Schedule | Appleton, WI 54911

Keep families connected! A volunteer family interaction supervisor monitors visits between children in alternate care and their parent(s) or other family members. The volunteer’s role is to supervise the visit, making sure it is safe and productive. The supervisor takes notes and shares them with the case worker and coordinator. Monthly time and mileage logs are required. Visits are held at a site determined by the social worker and family which may be at the department, in the community, or in a home. Visits can take place during the day, evenings, or weekends. Transportation of the child to and from the visit is part of the case. The volunteer’s schedule is flexible and determined by the hours they want to work and the assignments they accept from the volunteer coordinator. Once a case is accepted, the schedule is consistent. Mileage is reimbursed at the federal rate. Cases are screened to be apporpriat4 for a volunteer. Help strengthen our community's ability to assist families in crisis and create a ripple effect of positive change.

Date Posted: May 20, 2025
NOAHH

Flexible Schedule | Virtual Opportunity

NOAHH (Neighbors Offering A Helping Hand) is a partnership between community members and Outagamie County Department of Health and Human Services to assist DHHS clients meet their needs. A county worker alerts the Volunteer Coordinator to a need. The coordinator then reaches out to NOAHH partners to help fulfill that need. Needs may include new or gently used furniture, kitchen items, bedding, clothes, etc. NOAHH partners are generally organizations such as churches or businesses that have a member base to share the information. Individuals who like to search for donations are welcome to apply! There is no time commitment - you share the request and help us find needed items. Become a partner and help your community!

Date Posted: May 20, 2025
Volunteer Driver

Flexible Schedule | Appleton, WI 54911

Join us and become a driving force for positive change in the lives of others! Outagamie County provides volunteer drivers to help DHHS clients (children and adults) stay connected by providing transportation for rides to appointments such as child visitation and therapy appointments. There are both local and out of county trips available. Drivers choose what rides they want to pick up and therefore set their own schedule. Drives are available on weekdays, weekends, and evenings. Mileage reimbursement at the federal rate is provided. Our drivers allow us to help those in need and continue to serve the community one individual at a time. You can help make sure clients get to necessary appointments and support a healthier community!

Date Posted: May 20, 2025

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Mission Statement

To Protect those citizens who are vulnerable because of age, sex or disability, from abuse and neglect. To maximize independence and decrease dependence of those citizens we serve in the most natural and least restrictive setting. To prevent neglect, abuse, individual and family dysfunction, illness and disability. To promote healthy, independent productive lifestyles. To manage public funds allocated for human services in a prudent and responsive manner.

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Volunteer DRIVERS provide rides to and from child visitations, groups and other appointments. Mileage is reimbursed. Drivers choose what rides they would like to do. Local as well as out of town visits are available.

SUPERVISED VISIT volunteers provide a safe environment for children in foster care to visit with their parents. Most visits happen in the DHHS visitation rooms. Volunteer chooses the hours/cases they would like to volunteer with.

Volunteer GUARDIANS is a court appointed advocate for a person who has been found incompetent to make decisions for themselves. Guardian of estate and/or person are both needed.

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