Become A Volunteer

Volunteers are the heart of WayForward and vital to the success of all of our programs.

By volunteering, you’ll help build a community where everyone can thrive. While you give your time and talent to help build stability for others, you’ll also meet new people and have the chance to try out new activities and learn new skills while experiencing the satisfaction of serving your community. We offer one-time and recurring volunteer opportunities, which are listed below.

"I would tell everyone to just sign up for one shift to volunteer inside of the food pantry. You will get a great sense of the support, kindness and inclusivity that is what WayForward is all about. You will feel so warm and welcomed that you will want to come back for more. It almost feels like a family! "

Jonathan Morkved, current volunteer

We offer a variety of ongoing volunteer opportunities for those who can commit to volunteering on a regular basis. You can also contact Pam at pam@wayforwardresources.org or 608-826-3409 to get started.

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Clothing Center

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Food Pantry

Clean Team – Food Pantry & Clothing Center

At WayForward

18+ Years Old

1-2 Hour Shift

Weekly, Biweekly, or Monthly

3+ Months

Is cleaning your jam?! Help make the Food Pantry shine for those we serve and maintain best practices for health and safety. Join a fun group of volunteers once a week, every other week, or even once a month! Many hands make light work and we could use your help!

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Clean Team – Food Pantry & Clothing Center

Main Office Front Desk Reception

WayForward Resources

21+

2.5 Hrs

Weekly or Biweekly

6+ months

Be the welcoming presence at the heart of WayForward Resources. Greet visitors and callers, answer questions, and help connect community members with the support they need on Friday afternoons. As a Front Desk Reception Volunteer, you ensure that everyone who walks through our doors or calls in feels respected, supported, and at ease. This role […]

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Volunteer Interest Community

12+

No Commitment Required

The response to our volunteer opportunities has been incredible — and we are so grateful! We’re actively working through a wonderful wave of interest and making sure every person finds the right fit with us. While we connect current respondents with their opportunities, we invite you to join our Volunteer Interest Community — a way […]

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Guest Helper – Meat/Eggs/Dairy

At WayForward

16+ Years Old

2+ Hours Shift

Weekly/Biweekly

3+ Months

Kindly hand out meat selections, dairy items, and eggs to food pantry guests.

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We are adding volunteer opportunities in the "One-Time Opportunities" section below as they arise. We also welcome those interested in ongoing volunteer roles. Click the "Recurring Opportunities" tab to learn more.

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