Thank you for your interest in volunteering and helping those in most need throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. There are a number of volunteer opportunities available with Catholic Charities. Depending on the position, these opportunities can be one-time or ongoing, and are appropriate for individuals, families, groups, and parishes. We strive to match all potential volunteers with available opportunities based on interests and qualifications, availability, and the needs of both the program and the applicant.
To begin the process, please review the available opportunities and complete a Volunteer Application. Catholic Charities' Volunteer Coordinator will contact you with more information upon the completion and submission of your application.
Click here for a listing of Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Applications Please complete the appropriate application to begin your volunteer process with Catholic Charities. Completed forms should be mailed or faxed to Susi Kurek at the address listed below. Individual Application Form - for all individual volunteers. A background check is included with this application. Groups looking for an ongoing opportunity should complete this form individually. Group Application Form - for one-time group opportunities, many of which do not require a background check. Project/Event Application Form - for individuals looking to assist with a one-time project or annual event.
To ensure a safe environment for all clients, volunteers, visitors, and staff, all volunteers who work with confidential information and/or work more than one-time with clients are required to complete the Background Information Disclosure portion of the application. All information collected is completely confidential and is not shared. Individuals who do not comply with this safety measure cannot be accepted as volunteers. One-Time Volunteer Opportunities We welcome volunteer groups and individuals looking for one-time opportunities to support our mission and help those most in need. Individuals are asked to complete the Catholic Charities application, and depending on the position, may not be required to complete a background check. Group one-time volunteers are asked to complete the Group Application Form, and do not require a Background Check. Internship Opportunities Catholic Charities works with students and academic institutions to fulfill educational requirements and provide relevant in-field experiences. Catholic Charities may provide mentoring, supervision, and evaluation to help meet the needs of the student. All internships must fall into the needs and abilities of the program service of Catholic Charities. Not all of our locations or programs can support internship opportunities. Please be prepared to share your school’s academic expectations of an internship position. For additional information contact: Mollie Bartelt Foundations Relations Manager Catholic Charities 3501 S. Lake Drive P.O. Box 070912 Milwaukee, WI 53207-0912 414-769-3413 Fax: 414-769-3428 mbartelt@ccmke.org
The Catholic Charities’ Board through its Board Governance Committee is soliciting nominations for new trustees and committee members. We are seeking individuals who will compliment, strengthen and diversify the board, and who will partner with us to fortify Catholic Charities’ mission. We are looking for people who are inspired by Christ’s call to serve those in need, to advocate for justice, and to call upon others to do the same. Specifically, we are searching for men and women who meet one or more of the following criteria. • Experience in Finance or Accounting • Knowledge of Human Resources • Comfort with raising both funds and friends • Expertise in Public Relations or Marketing • Experience in program/assessment evaluation • Facility for strategic planning Prospective nominees can find our Annual Report, additional information about Catholic Charities, the trustee job description and the trustee/committee application form under the “About Us” link of the agency’s website.