Volunteer: Bilingual (Spanish/English) Basket Phone Line Answerer - October 21st & 22ndHelp register people to get a Thanksgiving basket. Our goal is to sign up at least 4,000 households in 2025! We have set up a special Thanksgiving basket phone line - come help us answer people's calls.
How it works:
Answer our registration line and assist people in signing up for Thanksgiving baskets.
During the call enter registration information into our online form. Help people pick their preferences for pick up times.
End the call with an explanation of the process going forward based on our online script.We expect that registration will fill up quickly this year. There is a possibility that shifts on 10/22 will be cancelled, for this reason.
What you bring:
Computer knowledge and data entry skills
Good phone skills and customer services
Spanish Speaking volunteers are ideal for this shift. If not a spanish speaker, please explore other volunteer shift options.
Sign up Details:
Please ensure you are available for the entire shift. Shifts can’t be split or shortened.
Volunteers must be 18 or over.
Be sure to read and authorize volunteer waiver.
Parking/Biking:
On-street parking is available around the center. No space will be available in the Goodman lot due to other programming including Thanksgiving Basket prep and pick up.
Program: Thanksgiving Basket Drive Help register people to get a Thanksgiving basket. Our goal is to sign up at least 4,000 households in 2025! We have set up a special Thanksgiving basket phone line - come help us answer people's calls.
How it works:
Answer our registration line and assist people in signing up for Thanksgiving baskets.
During the call enter registration information into our online form. Help people pick their preferences for pick up times.
End the call with an explanation of the process going forward based on our online script.We expect that registration will fill up quickly this year. There is a possibility that shifts on 10/22 will be cancelled, for this reason.
What you bring:
Computer knowledge and data entry skills
Good phone skills and customer services
Spanish Speaking volunteers are ideal for this shift. If not a spanish speaker, please explore other volunteer shift options.
Sign up Details:
Please ensure you are available for the entire shift. Shifts can’t be split or shortened.
Volunteers must be 18 or over.
Be sure to read and authorize volunteer waiver.
Parking/Biking:
On-street parking is available around the center. No space will be available in the Goodman lot due to other programming including Thanksgiving Basket prep and pick up.
Program: Thanksgiving Basket Drive Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 53704 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Donation Receiving in GymThis year, we are starting our donation receiving process a bit earlier than usual. This shift involves receiving donations that get brought to our gym between Saturday 11/15 and Tuesday, 11/18. People signing up for this shift should note- - There will likely be a bit of downtime throughout the shift, as we don't always know when waves of donations will come through. We recommend signing up with a friend and/or bringing a book or something to do during those downtimes. - When donations are dropped off, volunteers will help to- keep track of which registered food drives are dropping off, gather contact info from individual donors and offer to enter them into a raffle, create a welcoming donation dropoff experience, overall! Program: Thanksgiving Basket Drive This year, we are starting our donation receiving process a bit earlier than usual. This shift involves receiving donations that get brought to our gym between Saturday 11/15 and Tuesday, 11/18. People signing up for this shift should note- - There will likely be a bit of downtime throughout the shift, as we don't always know when waves of donations will come through. We recommend signing up with a friend and/or bringing a book or something to do during those downtimes. - When donations are dropped off, volunteers will help to- keep track of which registered food drives are dropping off, gather contact info from individual donors and offer to enter them into a raffle, create a welcoming donation dropoff experience, overall! Program: Thanksgiving Basket Drive Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 53704 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Basket Donation Sorting - Adults & Youth - Nov 19th-21stHelp unload and organize the food donations that will make up our Thanksgiving baskets. Volunteers will be lifting, carrying, and sorting food products throughout their shifts both inside and out.
What you bring: Ability to lift, carry and sort items Ability to take direction and work with others Willing to work inside and outside during same shift Volunteer will be on your feet throughout the shiftThese slots are open to adults AND teams of adults/youth ages 7 - 17. Every person, both kids and accompanying adult should be signed up for an individual slot, within a team. For example, if an adult wants to bring two young people they will need to sign up for 3 slots/as a team of 3. Youth signed up in these spots attending with a chaperon who is not their parent or guardian should request a parent release form after signing up. Youth attending with their parent or guardian can be approved on their parent's release. Sign up Details: Please ensure you are available for the entire shift. Shifts can’t be split or shortened. At least one volunteer signing up with youth must be at least 18 years old. Youth ages 15 - 18 may sign up unaccompanied by and adult. Use the Respond as a Team when signing up for any group of two or more people.Program: Thanksgiving Basket Drive Help unload and organize the food donations that will make up our Thanksgiving baskets. Volunteers will be lifting, carrying, and sorting food products throughout their shifts both inside and out.
What you bring: Ability to lift, carry and sort items Ability to take direction and work with others Willing to work inside and outside during same shift Volunteer will be on your feet throughout the shiftThese slots are open to adults AND teams of adults/youth ages 7 - 17. Every person, both kids and accompanying adult should be signed up for an individual slot, within a team. For example, if an adult wants to bring two young people they will need to sign up for 3 slots/as a team of 3. Youth signed up in these spots attending with a chaperon who is not their parent or guardian should request a parent release form after signing up. Youth attending with their parent or guardian can be approved on their parent's release. Sign up Details: Please ensure you are available for the entire shift. Shifts can’t be split or shortened. At least one volunteer signing up with youth must be at least 18 years old. Youth ages 15 - 18 may sign up unaccompanied by and adult. Use the Respond as a Team when signing up for any group of two or more people.Program: Thanksgiving Basket Drive Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 53704 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Basket Packing - Adult & Youth - Nov 21st, 5-8pmPrepare for distribution by packaging all of the fixings for a Thanksgiving meal into family-sized bags. A fast-paced and fun time!
What you bring:
Ability to lift, carry and sort items
Ability to take direction and work with others
Be on your feet and moving around for the entire shift
Sign up Details:
Please ensure you are available for the entire shift. Shifts can’t be split or shortened.
Adults may sign up with youth ages 7 - 15. Each person, no matter their age, must be signed up for a slot. Use the Respond as a Team button to sign up with young people.
Youth ages 16 - 18 can sign up on their own but must have their parent or guardian sign our waiver. These teens can also be added to a team.
Teams of volunteers are welcome but limited to 10 spots for any one shift.
If you'd like to sign up more than one person please click Respond as a Team button and follow the instructions. This includes families, couples or groups of friends or co-workers.
Parking/Biking:
On-street parking is available around the center. No space will be available in the Goodman lot due to other programming including Thanksgiving Basket prep and pick up.
Program: Thanksgiving Basket Drive Prepare for distribution by packaging all of the fixings for a Thanksgiving meal into family-sized bags. A fast-paced and fun time!
What you bring:
Ability to lift, carry and sort items
Ability to take direction and work with others
Be on your feet and moving around for the entire shift
Sign up Details:
Please ensure you are available for the entire shift. Shifts can’t be split or shortened.
Adults may sign up with youth ages 7 - 15. Each person, no matter their age, must be signed up for a slot. Use the Respond as a Team button to sign up with young people.
Youth ages 16 - 18 can sign up on their own but must have their parent or guardian sign our waiver. These teens can also be added to a team.
Teams of volunteers are welcome but limited to 10 spots for any one shift.
If you'd like to sign up more than one person please click Respond as a Team button and follow the instructions. This includes families, couples or groups of friends or co-workers.
Parking/Biking:
On-street parking is available around the center. No space will be available in the Goodman lot due to other programming including Thanksgiving Basket prep and pick up.
Program: Thanksgiving Basket Drive Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 53704 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Distribution Traffic CoordinatorsThere's a lot of coming and going during this massive Thanksgiving basket distribution operation. Help us keep the traffic flowing and drivers aware of where to go. While there's no lifting during this shift, it is exclusively outside.
What you bring:
Positive demeanor and friendly attitude
Willingness to work outside for the majority of the shift
Ability to take direction and work with others
Comfortable directing traffic--we will have a lead volunteer on hand to train and troubleshoot Sign up Details: Please ensure you are available for the entire shift. Shifts can’t be split or shortened. Volunteers must be 18+ Be sure to read and approve volunteer waiver. Team members are welcome to sign up for this shift. Parking/Biking: On-street parking is available around the center. No space will be available in the Goodman lot due to other programming including Thanksgiving Basket prep and pick up. Program: Thanksgiving Basket Drive There's a lot of coming and going during this massive Thanksgiving basket distribution operation. Help us keep the traffic flowing and drivers aware of where to go. While there's no lifting during this shift, it is exclusively outside.
What you bring:
Positive demeanor and friendly attitude
Willingness to work outside for the majority of the shift
Ability to take direction and work with others
Comfortable directing traffic--we will have a lead volunteer on hand to train and troubleshoot Sign up Details: Please ensure you are available for the entire shift. Shifts can’t be split or shortened. Volunteers must be 18+ Be sure to read and approve volunteer waiver. Team members are welcome to sign up for this shift. Parking/Biking: On-street parking is available around the center. No space will be available in the Goodman lot due to other programming including Thanksgiving Basket prep and pick up. Program: Thanksgiving Basket Drive Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 53704 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: BILINGUAL Spanish/English Special Assistance Thanksgiving Check in 2025Help us aid families through our Thanksgiving basket drive pick up process. Every year the Goodman Center gives away 4,000 baskets containing all the fixings to make a complete meal.
Bilingual Spanish/English Special Assistance volunteers answer questions for people who aren't registered or who forgot their registration information. We find a way to help all families who seek a basket and need your help explaining the process to them. Families remain in their cars throughout the process and our volunteers greet them at their cars.
What you bring:
Comfortable with excel spreadsheets and searches
Ability to explain instructions, next steps and answer questions (Bilingual English/Spanish skillset required)
Be courteous, friendly and reassuring
Willing to work outside under a tent and at cars for most of your shift
Sign up Details:
Please ensure you are available for the entire shift. Shifts can not be split or shortened.
Teams of volunteers are welcome so please sign up as a team even if you are just two people.
On street parking is available around the center. No space will be available in the Goodman lot due to the massive Thanksgiving drive.
Program: Thanksgiving Basket Drive Help us aid families through our Thanksgiving basket drive pick up process. Every year the Goodman Center gives away 4,000 baskets containing all the fixings to make a complete meal.
Bilingual Spanish/English Special Assistance volunteers answer questions for people who aren't registered or who forgot their registration information. We find a way to help all families who seek a basket and need your help explaining the process to them. Families remain in their cars throughout the process and our volunteers greet them at their cars.
What you bring:
Comfortable with excel spreadsheets and searches
Ability to explain instructions, next steps and answer questions (Bilingual English/Spanish skillset required)
Be courteous, friendly and reassuring
Willing to work outside under a tent and at cars for most of your shift
Sign up Details:
Please ensure you are available for the entire shift. Shifts can not be split or shortened.
Teams of volunteers are welcome so please sign up as a team even if you are just two people.
On street parking is available around the center. No space will be available in the Goodman lot due to the massive Thanksgiving drive.
Program: Thanksgiving Basket Drive Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 53704 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Donation Receiving at Food Pantry Exterior Door/During Gym Pickup TimesDuring our Thanksgiving Basket Drive people bring donations throughout November to help us fill 4,000 Thanksgiving bags.
On Sat Nov 22nd & Sunday Nov 23rd, donations continue to pour in, but we also start our distribution. This year, we are asking donors to drop off their donations at our exterior Food Pantry doors on Waubesa Street. Our traffic coordinators will direct donors to you. Donation Receiving Volunteers greet donors & help them unload their donations. Volunteers will sort out and bring Thanksgiving-related items to the gym and non-Thanksgiving items to the pantry.
Volunteers will be lifting, carrying, and sorting donations throughout the shifts while working under our tent on Waubesa Street or in the pantry. This role will be slightly removed from the main activity of the event, but will be a critical part of the success of this event.
What you bring:
Ability to lift, carry and sort heavy items
Ability to take direction and work with others
The shift will be outside
Please check in for your shift in the gym and we'll get you connected with the volunteer lead at the receiving location.
We'd like to share these shifts with as many volunteers as possible so please limit yourself to 2 shifts total. Program: Thanksgiving Basket Drive During our Thanksgiving Basket Drive people bring donations throughout November to help us fill 4,000 Thanksgiving bags.
On Sat Nov 22nd & Sunday Nov 23rd, donations continue to pour in, but we also start our distribution. This year, we are asking donors to drop off their donations at our exterior Food Pantry doors on Waubesa Street. Our traffic coordinators will direct donors to you. Donation Receiving Volunteers greet donors & help them unload their donations. Volunteers will sort out and bring Thanksgiving-related items to the gym and non-Thanksgiving items to the pantry.
Volunteers will be lifting, carrying, and sorting donations throughout the shifts while working under our tent on Waubesa Street or in the pantry. This role will be slightly removed from the main activity of the event, but will be a critical part of the success of this event.
What you bring:
Ability to lift, carry and sort heavy items
Ability to take direction and work with others
The shift will be outside
Please check in for your shift in the gym and we'll get you connected with the volunteer lead at the receiving location.
We'd like to share these shifts with as many volunteers as possible so please limit yourself to 2 shifts total. Program: Thanksgiving Basket Drive Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 53704 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Basket Distribution - Adult Shifts - Nov 22-Nov 24Help with basket distribution! Volunteers will be packing ingredient bags, checking in recipients, delivering baskets to cars and helping sort through new donations.
What you bring:
Willingness to work inside and outside during same shift. You will be walking and standing the full shift.
Ability to lift, carry and sort items
Ability to take direction and work with others
Sign up Details:
Please ensure you are available for the entire shift. Shifts can’t be split or shortened.
Volunteers must be 18+ when signing up for these Adult shifts.
Teams of volunteers are welcome but limited to 10 spots for any one shift.
If you'd like to volunteer with young people, please click on opportunities labeled Youth & Adults together. If you'd like to sign up more than one person, please click Respond as a Team button. Parking/Biking: On-street parking is available around the center. No space will be available in the Goodman lot due to other programming including Thanksgiving Basket prep and pick up.Program: Thanksgiving Basket Drive Help with basket distribution! Volunteers will be packing ingredient bags, checking in recipients, delivering baskets to cars and helping sort through new donations.
What you bring:
Willingness to work inside and outside during same shift. You will be walking and standing the full shift.
Ability to lift, carry and sort items
Ability to take direction and work with others
Sign up Details:
Please ensure you are available for the entire shift. Shifts can’t be split or shortened.
Volunteers must be 18+ when signing up for these Adult shifts.
Teams of volunteers are welcome but limited to 10 spots for any one shift.
If you'd like to volunteer with young people, please click on opportunities labeled Youth & Adults together. If you'd like to sign up more than one person, please click Respond as a Team button. Parking/Biking: On-street parking is available around the center. No space will be available in the Goodman lot due to other programming including Thanksgiving Basket prep and pick up.Program: Thanksgiving Basket Drive Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 53704 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Basket Distribution - Youth & Adults Together - Nov 22nd-24thYouth & Adults Together Shift Information
These slots are for adults to accompany youth ages 7 - 17. Every person, both young people and accompanying adult should be signed up for a team slot. For example, if an adult wants to bring two young people they will need to sign up for a team, with 3 slots.
Youth signed up in these spots attending with a chaperon who is not their parent or guardian should request a parent release form after signing up. Youth attending with their parent or guardian can be approved on their parent's release.
These slots are not for adults who do not have children with them. Help with basket distribution! Volunteers will be packing ingredient bags, checking in recipients, delivering baskets to cars and helping sort new donations. What you bring: Willingness to work inside and outside during same shift. You will be walking and standing the full shift. Ability to lift, carry and navigate from gym to the parking lot using shopping carts Ability to take direction and work with others Sign up Details: Please ensure you are available for the entire shift. Shifts can’t be split or shortened. At least one volunteer signing up with youth must be at least 18 years old. Use the Respond as a Team when signing up for a family or group of adults & youth.Parking/Biking: On-street parking is available around the center. No space will be available in the Goodman lot due to other programming including Thanksgiving Basket prep and pick up.Program: Thanksgiving Basket Drive Youth & Adults Together Shift Information
These slots are for adults to accompany youth ages 7 - 17. Every person, both young people and accompanying adult should be signed up for a team slot. For example, if an adult wants to bring two young people they will need to sign up for a team, with 3 slots.
Youth signed up in these spots attending with a chaperon who is not their parent or guardian should request a parent release form after signing up. Youth attending with their parent or guardian can be approved on their parent's release.
These slots are not for adults who do not have children with them. Help with basket distribution! Volunteers will be packing ingredient bags, checking in recipients, delivering baskets to cars and helping sort new donations. What you bring: Willingness to work inside and outside during same shift. You will be walking and standing the full shift. Ability to lift, carry and navigate from gym to the parking lot using shopping carts Ability to take direction and work with others Sign up Details: Please ensure you are available for the entire shift. Shifts can’t be split or shortened. At least one volunteer signing up with youth must be at least 18 years old. Use the Respond as a Team when signing up for a family or group of adults & youth.Parking/Biking: On-street parking is available around the center. No space will be available in the Goodman lot due to other programming including Thanksgiving Basket prep and pick up.Program: Thanksgiving Basket Drive Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 53704 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Cranksgiving Donation ReceivingCranksgiving is an annual event that benefits Goodman's Thanksgiving event. Bikers race around the city to purchase items off our donation list. Once they complete their scavenger hunt they bring the items to Goodman Center. This role will greet the bikers as they unload at the bike path along Goodman Center. This shift will be outdoors and involving accepting donations and bringing those items into our gym for sorting. Program: Thanksgiving Basket Drive Cranksgiving is an annual event that benefits Goodman's Thanksgiving event. Bikers race around the city to purchase items off our donation list. Once they complete their scavenger hunt they bring the items to Goodman Center. This role will greet the bikers as they unload at the bike path along Goodman Center. This shift will be outdoors and involving accepting donations and bringing those items into our gym for sorting. Program: Thanksgiving Basket Drive Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 53704 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Wrap Up & Clean Up - Tuesday, November 25thDuring this time volunteers are cleaning up and stocking the food pantry with any unclaimed items.
What you bring:
Willingness to work inside and outside during same shift
Ability to lift, carry and sort heavy items
Ability to take direction and work with others
Sign up Details:
Please ensure you are available for the entire shift. Shifts can’t be split or shortened.
Volunteers must be 18+ for these shifts.
Teams of volunteers are welcome but limited to 10 spots for any one shift.
Be sure to read and authorize volunteer waiver.
Parking/Biking:
On-street parking is available around the center. No space will be available in the Goodman lot due to other programming including Thanksgiving Basket prep and pick up.
Program: Thanksgiving Basket Drive During this time volunteers are cleaning up and stocking the food pantry with any unclaimed items.
What you bring:
Willingness to work inside and outside during same shift
Ability to lift, carry and sort heavy items
Ability to take direction and work with others
Sign up Details:
Please ensure you are available for the entire shift. Shifts can’t be split or shortened.
Volunteers must be 18+ for these shifts.
Teams of volunteers are welcome but limited to 10 spots for any one shift.
Be sure to read and authorize volunteer waiver.
Parking/Biking:
On-street parking is available around the center. No space will be available in the Goodman lot due to other programming including Thanksgiving Basket prep and pick up.
Program: Thanksgiving Basket Drive Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 53704 Allow Groups: Yes |