Getting Started
Our volunteers are essential to keep the organization running and the mission on-going! We're always looking for people like you to join our team and make an immediate difference in the community!
To Sign-Up:
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Check out our Volunteer Opportunities below to see which role(s) you're interested in.
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Check out our Orientation Info and Schedule below and choose a session to attend.**
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Fill out and submit a Volunteer Sign-Up Form.
**Contact us if you would like to schedule an orientation not listed below**
Orientation is Mandatory (covers all programs at once, not required after first attendance)
If you would like to learn more about our Volunteer Opportunities and/or Orientations contact Katrina:
Call (414) 444-6544 - Main Office
Text (414) 369-9278 - Cell Phone
Email: cpfsao@gmail.com
Holiday Meal Program
Volunteers can sign-up for each of the three major holidays of the year:
Easter Sunday | Thanksgiving Day | Christmas Day
Our Holiday Meal Program is our most popular Volunteer Opportunity. Each year, hundreds of volunteers come together to prepare or deliver 4,000 hot meals for our seniors, right on the actual holiday!
Note: The Volunteer Orientation will provide further information including: time-frames, designated locations, and applicable demonstrations for each program available at Community Projects for Seniors.
Click HERE to check out the Orientation Schedule.
The Holiday Meal Program includes two main roles for volunteers to choose from:
Delivery Driver
Role
Delivery Drivers are responsible for all of the following:
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Pick up ready-to-eat meals (will be loaded in your car by food-line support volunteers)
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Drive meals to the assigned apartment building
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Deliver meals to each registered senior on list
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Provide warm smiles and joyful holiday wishes!
Availability
Delivery Drivers would initially need to be available from:
9:00AM to 1:00PM
[Time-frames may be subject to change based on route information; but do not typically exceed guideline above.]
Other Info
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Meal pick-up location will be provided weeks prior to event; may change between holidays
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Route information dependent on volunteer's preferences and/or limitations
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Only (1) assigned apartment building per volunteer family/group/individual
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Have any questions/concerns? Contact Us
Food Line & Support
Role
Food-Line Helpers are responsible for (1) of the following:
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Scoop food onto containers (ie. mashed potatoes)
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Package/seal containers
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Box sealed containers (10 containers per box)
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Count containers/boxes
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Organize boxes
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Run/load boxes to delivery drivers' cars
Availability
Food-Line Helpers would need to be available from:
8:15AM to 11:00AM
[Standing throughout shift: comfortable shoes highly recommended.]
Other Info
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Registration required for EACH attending member (each role will be completely filled prior to event)
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Food-Line location (a.k.a. meal pick-up location) will be provided weeks prior to event; may change between holidays
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Have any questions/concerns? Contact Us
Placemats
CALLING ALL KIDS!
Each of our free holiday meals come with an adorable placemat that is artfully crafted by a child.
This placemat is the hug that goes with the meal, and is more likely to be taped to the fridge, than it is to be used as an actual placemat.
We always need about 4,000 placemats for each holiday:
Easter | Thanksgiving | Christmas
Here are some instructions and suggestions:
Social Gatherings Program
Volunteers can sign-up throughout the year to help us host small social gatherings in the community rooms of the apartment buildings sites we serve. Activities and supplies include:
Bingo or Live Music | Lunch or Snack
Puzzles | Board Games | Door Prizes
Gifts (Care Packages)
And More!
Join the team and assist with organizing gatherings designed to brighten our seniors' everyday lives with cheerful live music and fun games!
Social Event Support
Social Event Support is responsible for the following:
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Pick up supplies and activities from Community Projects for Seniors
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Set-up at assigned apartment building
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Record seniors' attendance
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Serve up the fun: play, give out prizes, and have a blast!
Availability
Social Event Support would typically need to be available for (2) hours on a weekday (Monday-Friday):
Start Times: 11:00AM - 1:00PM
End Times: 1:00PM - 3:00PM
[Time-frames dependent on senior apartment building availability; time-frame flexibility may be available.]
Other Info
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Volunteers are encouraged to provide supplies/activities if accessible; otherwise Community Projects for Seniors will provide all necessary items (including live music).
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Social event opportunity is available for individuals and/or groups to join together.
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Have any questions/concerns? Contact Us
Care Package Program
Volunteers can sign-up throughout the year to deliver care packages to each senior resident in one of the apartment building sites we serve.
Each care package typically contains common household essentials such as:
Toilet Paper | Paper Towels | Facial Tissue
Bar Soap | Wash Cloths | Cleaning Rags
Puzzle Books | Pencils | Chapstick
And More!
*Package contents dependent on product donations received, but always include first (3) items*
Delivering care packages is a rewarding and fun experience; many happy tears and smiles are shared! However, it is also physically demanding. Volunteers are encouraged to bring friends/family members to assist with delivery.
Care Package Delivery Driver
Care Package Delivery Drivers are responsible for the following:
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Pick up care packages from Community Projects for Seniors
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(With our help) load your vehicle with care package tote bags
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Drive with care packages to assigned apartment building
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Deliver care packages to each resident
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Provide warm smile and your best one-liner joke!
Availability
Care Package Delivery Drivers would typically need to be available for (1-3) hours on selected delivery day:
Start Time: 9:00AM
End Times: 11:00AM - 1:00PM
[Time-frames dependent on building location and number of care packages to deliver]
Other Info
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Locations assigned are based on volunteer's preferences/limitations/vehicle.
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Care packages are supplied by in-kind product donations, if you or someone you know is interested in donating, please click HERE for more ways to contribute.
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Have any questions/concerns? Contact Us
Other Opportunities
Committee Member or Advisory Board
We are always looking for committee members who are interested in helping us with events, such as:
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Event Photographs
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Sponsorships
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Raffle and Auction Prizes
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Marketing
Sound like fun? Contact Colleen:
Call (414) 708-2413
Email: cpforseniors@gmail.com
Volunteer Orientations
Each Volunteer Orientation session takes approximately 55 minutes to cover the following information:
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Facts about Community Projects for Seniors
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Upcoming Programs and Fundraising Events
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Applicable Demonstrations of Roles
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Policy/Procedure Updates (Current Volunteers)
Registration is required for all Volunteer Orientations due to the limited capacity of our meeting room.
Orientation Sessions: Thanksgiving 2023
Thanksgiving Day is on Thursday, November 23, 2023
Thursday, October 26, 2023
4:00 P.M.
Saturday, October 28, 2023
10:00 A.M.
Saturday, October 28, 2023
2:00 P.M
Orientation Sessions: Christmas 2023
Christmas Day is on Monday, December 25, 2023
Thursday, November 16, 2023
4:00 P.M.
Saturday, November 18, 2023
10:00 A.M.
Saturday, December 2, 2023
10:00 A.M.
Saturday, December 2, 2023
2:00 P.M.
Orientation Sessions: Outside Holiday Season
If you would like to schedule your Volunteer Orientation outside of the holiday season, please contact Katrina:
Call (414) 444-6544 - Main Office
Text (414) 369-9278 - Cell Phone
Email: cpfsao@gmail.com
Click on the links below to download or submit your Volunteer Sign-Up Form:
Find Us
Address:
3073 S. Chase Ave.
Building 1 - Suite #210 (2nd Floor)
Milwaukee WI 53207
DIRECTIONS
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Entrance Driveway is on Oklahoma Ave. (not on Chase Ave.)
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We are located across the street from UW Credit Union and Piggly Wiggly
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Enter between black gates
PARKING
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Parking available by guard shack (says: GUEST PARKING SPOTS)
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Parking also available in (2) spots closest to building (says: OWNER or RESERVED)
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If no spots are available, please park in “back” to the north of building in parking lot (fits 200+ cars)
SUITE DIRECTIONS
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Enter through front glass doors (see picture) to RIGHT of the white #"1" on building
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If you see a big marble, you are in the correct spot!
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Walk down the hallway past the elevator, turn to the left
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Follow the paper signs with arrows to the stairs
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Come to the 2nd Floor
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Follow the paper signs with arrows all the way to the meeting room.
If you cannot find us: Call Jeffery
(414) 708-2413
