
About EMBA Entertainment Helping Others Insurance Merchandise News Recognition Recreation Travel Contacts		Helping Others Volunteer Opportunities As a service to the community and its employees, We Energies posts information to this Web site about non-profit organizations that are seeking employee volunteers. These postings will mutually benefit organizations that need help and employees who are looking for ways to share their personal time and talents with non-profit groups. The non-profit organization’s purpose and service must be beneficial to the community as a whole in some fashion (as opposed to narrow in scope). Organizations should have operations in Wisconsin or Michigan. The solicitation must be for volunteers’ time and talents only. Requests for contributions of money or other items or for the sale of raffles or other goods are not allowed. The company reserves the right to reject requests deemed not in line with these criteria. The company is not making any representation or endorsement regarding an organization by posting (or not posting) a volunteer opportunity. The decision by the employee to volunteer is strictly personal. All volunteering is to be done on the employee’s personal time and is not considered working time for purposes of receiving compensation or for any other purpose. The employee is not representing the company when in the act of volunteering and the company does not accrue any benefit as a result of the employee’s participation. Employees should engage in these activities for their personal satisfaction and should not expect recognition from the company in terms of performance assessment, monetary compensation or scheduling accommodations. Employees who are interested in any activity listed here should contact directly the organization seeking volunteers. Painters Needed – June, July or August – Catholic Charities Adult Day Center in New Berlin is looking for a small group of volunteers to assist in painting the center’s main gathering room. Paint and painting supplies will be provided. Volunteers can coordinate a time between the hours of 7:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. Monday thru Friday. Contact the Volunteer Center to learn more about this event. If you would like more information on volunteering, please contact Cheryl Udvare, Corporate Volunteerism manager, at 262-547-8459, ext. 102 or e-mail at cheryl@unitedwaywaukesha.org. Feed the Kids Lunch Program – June 16– Aug. 22 – Make sandwiches, assemble brown bag lunches and/or help deliver and pass out lunches at Sentinel Park. Lunches are provided for children from low-income families during the Salvation Army’s summer Feed the Kids Lunch Program. You may also hold a food drive to collect jars of peanut butter, grape jelly, potato chips, trail mix, cookies, or juice boxes. Approximately 450 children received lunches last year – a large quantity of food is needed, and large drives are much appreciated!Contact the Volunteer Center to learn more about this event. If you would like more information on volunteering, please contact Cheryl Udvare, Corporate Volunteerism manager, at 262-547-8459, ext. 102 or e-mail at cheryl@unitedwaywaukesha.org. Lawn Mowing and Yard Work Volunteers Needed – June, July & August “Adopt” the yard of an older adult or adult with a disability. Many Waukesha County Agencies have clients who need help with their yard care during the summer, either on an on-going basis or just a few times. Clients will provide all equipment and are located throughout Waukesha County. Contact the Volunteer Center to learn more about this event. If you would like more information on volunteering, please contact Cheryl Udvare, Corporate Volunteerism manager, at 262-547-8459, ext. 102 or e-mail at cheryl@unitedwaywaukesha.org. Help Children Return to School Feeling Confident this Year – June, July & August For most families in Waukesha County the back-to-school experience is one of new school supplies and new backpacks and a fresh start for the coming school year. However, there are a growing number of struggling families who are unable to provide their children with the necessary school supplies to have a successful start to the new school year. Uniting to address this dilemma, the Waukesha County Backpack Coalition will be holding the annual backpack & school supply drive June 1 through August 3 (distribution day is August 9th). Join us in the support of this worthy cause to help children from low-income families. In 2007, approximately 1,800 new backpacks filled with school supplies were handed out. Contact the Volunteer Center to learn more about this event. If you would like more information on volunteering, please contact Cheryl Udvare, Corporate Volunteerism manager, at 262-547-8459, ext. 102 or e-mail at cheryl@unitedwaywaukesha.org. Assist at the Special Olympics Softball & Tee Ball Tournament – July 12 Volunteers, ages 14 and up, are needed to assist with scoring and other tasks with this event at Wick Field in Milwaukee. Two shifts are available on five ball diamonds. Choose your shift(s): 7:30-12:30 p.m. or 12:30-5:30 p.m. Contact the Volunteer Center to learn more about this event. If you would like more information on volunteering, please contact Cheryl Udvare, Corporate Volunteerism manager, at 262-547-8459, ext. 102 or e-mail at cheryl@unitedwaywaukesha.org. Habitat for Humanity HomeStore Volunteers are needed – June, July & August – Help with set up, organizing the collection of home building donations at the new Habitat for Humanity HomeStore in Waukesha. Many volunteers are needed through out the summer and ongoing to keep this store running. All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity home builds. Minimum age is 16. Contact the Volunteer Center to learn more about this event. If you would like more information on volunteering, please contact Cheryl Udvare, Corporate Volunteerism manager, at 262-547-8459, ext. 102 or e-mail at cheryl@unitedwaywaukesha.org. Retzer Nature Center Work Day – July 26 – Help control invasive plants that threaten our natural lands, these could include the removal of Garlic Mustard, Sweet Clover, Burdock or Bull Thistle to name a few. There are two volunteer sessions available 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Minimum age requirement is 16 or if accompanied by an adult 12-15 year olds are welcome. Please wear gloves, proper footwear (no sandals please).Contact the Volunteer Center to learn more about this event. If you would like more information on volunteering, please contact Cheryl Udvare, Corporate Volunteerism manager, at 262-547-8459, ext. 102 or e-mail at cheryl@unitedwaywaukesha.org. Clothes Sorters Needed – July – Help Cooperating Congregations of Waukesha County keep their clothes closet organized by sorting donated clothes. Volunteers are needed daily Monday – Fridays from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.Contact the Volunteer Center to learn more about this event. If you would like more information on volunteering, please contact Cheryl Udvare, Corporate Volunteerism manager, at 262-547-8459, ext. 102 or e-mail at cheryl@unitedwaywaukesha.org. Waterfront Festival – Aug. 2 – Assist individuals with disabilities during ACAP’s (Adaptive Community Approach Program) annual waterfront festival at Pewaukee Lake, Saturday, Aug. 2. Volunteers are needed from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. to help with registration, assisting participants with accessing event activities such as skiing and pontooning. Minimum age is 18. Contact the Volunteer Center to learn more about this event. If you would like more information on volunteering, please contact Cheryl Udvare, Corporate Volunteerism manager, at 262-547-8459, ext. 102 or e-mail at cheryl@unitedwaywaukesha.org. National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Best Dam Bike Tour – Aug. 2 – National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s mission is to end the devastating effects of MS. The Best Dam Bike Tour is one of their biggest fundraising events to help this cause. Volunteers are needed on Saturday, August 2 from 5:30a.m. – 8:30a.m. at WCTC. Help with cyclist check-in, parking participants, serving breakfast or wherever needed. Volunteers must be a minimum age of 18 and groups are welcome.Contact the Volunteer Center to learn more about this event. If you would like more information on volunteering, please contact Cheryl Udvare, Corporate Volunteerism manager, at 262-547-8459, ext. 102 or e-mail at cheryl@unitedwaywaukesha.org. Elementary School “Mini” Summer School – Aug. 4-8 & Aug. 11-15 – Volunteers are needed daily from 8 a.m. – 11:30a.m. at Randall Elementary School in Waukesha during the weeks of Aug. 4 and 11. Help classroom teachers with their summer school activities. A minimum age of 18 is required. Contact the Volunteer Center to learn more about this event. If you would like more information on volunteering, please contact Cheryl Udvare, Corporate Volunteerism manager, at 262-547-8459, ext. 102 or e-mail at cheryl@unitedwaywaukesha.org. DUNK TANK ASSISTANTS – Aug. 6 – Volunteer at the “National Night Out” in Brookfield on Wednesday Aug. 6 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. The Elmbrook Humane Society is in charge of the dunk tank and they need your help. Sit in the dunk tank or help kids throw the ball to hit the target. A minimum age of 10 is required. If you would like more information on volunteering, please contact Cheryl Udvare, Corporate Volunteerism anager, at 262-547-8459, ext. 102 or e-mail at cheryl@unitedwaywaukesha.org. SHARE Warehouse Volunteers – Aug. 18 - 23 – Help during SHARE’s monthly food distribution. It’s fun, it makes a difference, and you will be served lunch! This is a great group activity. Produce Bagging/Boxing Volunteers are needed from 8:30a.m. until 3:30p.m. on Monday, Aug.18 and Tuesday, Aug. 19. Count, measure, or weigh produce into individual portions. Food Order Fulfillment Volunteers are needed from 8:30a.m. until 4:30p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20 and Thursday, Aug. 21 and Friday, Aug. 22, 8:30 a.m. until noon. Volunteers are needed to pull cases of food from inventory and to make loads ready for shipment. The ability to count, read, follow instructions and work standing are needed. Confirm Order and Loader Volunteers can help Saturday, Aug. 23 from 5 a.m. until 11 a.m. Volunteers will double check orders and assist loading large orders onto vehicles. Volunteers 14 and up are welcome. Contact the Volunteer Center of Waukesha County to learn more about this event. If you would like more information on volunteering, please contact Cheryl Udvare, Corporate Volunteerism anager, at 262-547-8459, ext. 102 or e-mail at cheryl@unitedwaywaukesha.org. Homework tutors - Can you play an important role in the life of a child and assist with tutoring? Volunteers are needed during the school year with assisting children in grades kindergarten through 6th at Saratoga Elementary School with their homework in math, reading or spelling. Volunteers must be a minimum age of 16 and available from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. during the school week. Call the Volunteer Center of Waukesha County for more information. 262-547-8459, ext. 102. Be a positive role model — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee is working to help children in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties reach their full potential through one-to-one mentoring relationships. Children make up 25 percent of our population, but they are 100 percent of our future. In Milwaukee alone, more than 62,000 children are growing up in poverty, putting them at risk of lower academic achievement, unemployment and even incarceration. This big problem becomes less overwhelming when you look at it one child at a time. By volunteering as a Big Brother or Sister, you can help change our community, and have a great time doing it. More than 800 kids are waiting for a Big Brother or Big Sister. You have the tools (knowledge, skills, and life experience) these kids need to accomplish great things and mentoring is an experience that will stay with you and the child you are paired with forever. Don’t let the opportunity pass you by. Visit the Big Brothers Big Sisters Web site at http://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org or contact Dan Schiller at 414-258-4778 ext 227 or e-mail dschiller@bbbsmilwaukee.org to learn more or to get involved. Posted 05/07 Mentor with Boys & Girls Clubs — The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee is seeking mentors for children whose parents are incarcerated. Started in 2004, this program pairs youth ages 6-18 who have at least one parent in a state or federal penitentiary with an adult member from the community. Through mentoring, the youth are encouraged to make positive life choices and maximize their academic potential, thus reducing the risks of the use of drugs and alcohol. The program is based out of the Daniels-Mardak Boys & Girls Club, 35 th and Hampton, Milwaukee. Mentors must be 18 years or older and must commit to at least one year of service and four hours per month. To learn more about being a mentor with the Boys & Girls Clubs, call 414-578-1228, ext. 5144 or e-mail darinb@boysgirlsclubs.org. Posted 04/07 Literacy Services of Wisconsin — Tutor adults to help with their basic education, general education development or English as a second language. Training is provided. Tutors can work individually or as a member of a team. One hour a week minimum is requested of each volunteer. Center hours are Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. The Center is located at 2724 W. Wells St., Milwaukee. For more information contact Rochelle Ciurro, Literacy Services Outreach Coordinator, 414-344-5878. Posted 06/23/06 EMBA Employee Emergency Fund Through the contributions of fellow employees, the EMBA administers an emergency fund that offers a no-interest loan or outright grant, depending on the circumstances. Each case stands on its own merits with the word "emergency" being the key. Call Elaine Nap at 414-221-2701 to apply.

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Helping Others

Volunteer Opportunities
As a service to the community and its employees, We Energies posts information to this Web site about non-profit organizations that are seeking employee volunteers. These postings will mutually benefit organizations that need help and employees who are looking for ways to share their personal time and talents with non-profit groups. The non-profit organization’s purpose and service must be beneficial to the community as a whole in some fashion (as opposed to narrow in scope). Organizations should have operations in Wisconsin or Michigan. The solicitation must be for volunteers’ time and talents only. Requests for contributions of money or other items or for the sale of raffles or other goods are not allowed. The company reserves the right to reject requests deemed not in line with these criteria. The company is not making any representation or endorsement regarding an organization by posting (or not posting) a volunteer opportunity.

The decision by the employee to volunteer is strictly personal. All volunteering is to be done on the employee’s personal time and is not considered working time for purposes of receiving compensation or for any other purpose. The employee is not representing the company when in the act of volunteering and the company does not accrue any benefit as a result of the employee’s participation. Employees should engage in these activities for their personal satisfaction and should not expect recognition from the company in terms of performance assessment, monetary compensation or scheduling accommodations.

Employees who are interested in any activity listed here should contact directly the organization seeking volunteers.

Painters Needed – June, July or August – Catholic Charities Adult Day Center in New Berlin is looking for a small group of volunteers to assist in painting the center’s main gathering room. Paint and painting supplies will be provided. Volunteers can coordinate a time between the hours of 7:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. Monday thru Friday. Contact the Volunteer Center to learn more about this event. If you would like more information on volunteering, please contact Cheryl Udvare, Corporate Volunteerism manager, at 262-547-8459, ext. 102 or e-mail at cheryl@unitedwaywaukesha.org.

Feed the Kids Lunch Program – June 16– Aug. 22 – Make sandwiches, assemble brown bag lunches and/or help deliver and pass out lunches at Sentinel Park. Lunches are provided for children from low-income families during the Salvation Army’s summer Feed the Kids Lunch Program. You may also hold a food drive to collect jars of peanut butter, grape jelly, potato chips, trail mix, cookies, or juice boxes. Approximately 450 children received lunches last year – a large quantity of food is needed, and large drives are much appreciated!Contact the Volunteer Center to learn more about this event. If you would like more information on volunteering, please contact Cheryl Udvare, Corporate Volunteerism manager, at 262-547-8459, ext. 102 or e-mail at cheryl@unitedwaywaukesha.org.

Lawn Mowing and Yard Work Volunteers Needed – June, July & August
“Adopt” the yard of an older adult or adult with a disability. Many Waukesha County Agencies have clients who need help with their yard care during the summer, either on an on-going basis or just a few times. Clients will provide all equipment and are located throughout Waukesha County. Contact the Volunteer Center to learn more about this event. If you would like more information on volunteering, please contact Cheryl Udvare, Corporate Volunteerism manager, at 262-547-8459, ext. 102 or e-mail at cheryl@unitedwaywaukesha.org.

Help Children Return to School Feeling Confident this Year – June, July & August
For most families in Waukesha County the back-to-school experience is one of new school supplies and new backpacks and a fresh start for the coming school year. However, there are a growing number of struggling families who are unable to provide their children with the necessary school supplies to have a successful start to the new school year. Uniting to address this dilemma, the Waukesha County Backpack Coalition will be holding the annual backpack & school supply drive June 1 through August 3 (distribution day is August 9th). Join us in the support of this worthy cause to help children from low-income families. In 2007, approximately 1,800 new backpacks filled with school supplies were handed out. Contact the Volunteer Center to learn more about this event. If you would like more information on volunteering, please contact Cheryl Udvare, Corporate Volunteerism manager, at 262-547-8459, ext. 102 or e-mail at cheryl@unitedwaywaukesha.org.

Assist at the Special Olympics Softball & Tee Ball Tournament – July 12
Volunteers, ages 14 and up, are needed to assist with scoring and other tasks with this event at Wick Field in Milwaukee. Two shifts are available on five ball diamonds. Choose your shift(s): 7:30-12:30 p.m. or 12:30-5:30 p.m. Contact the Volunteer Center to learn more about this event. If you would like more information on volunteering, please contact Cheryl Udvare, Corporate Volunteerism manager, at 262-547-8459, ext. 102 or e-mail at cheryl@unitedwaywaukesha.org.

Habitat for Humanity HomeStore Volunteers are needed – June, July & August – Help with set up, organizing the collection of home building donations at the new Habitat for Humanity HomeStore in Waukesha. Many volunteers are needed through out the summer and ongoing to keep this store running. All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity home builds. Minimum age is 16. Contact the Volunteer Center to learn more about this event. If you would like more information on volunteering, please contact Cheryl Udvare, Corporate Volunteerism manager, at 262-547-8459, ext. 102 or e-mail at cheryl@unitedwaywaukesha.org.

Retzer Nature Center Work Day – July 26 – Help control invasive plants that threaten our natural lands, these could include the removal of Garlic Mustard, Sweet Clover, Burdock or Bull Thistle to name a few. There are two volunteer sessions available 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Minimum age requirement is 16 or if accompanied by an adult 12-15 year olds are welcome. Please wear gloves, proper footwear (no sandals please).Contact the Volunteer Center to learn more about this event. If you would like more information on volunteering, please contact Cheryl Udvare, Corporate Volunteerism manager, at 262-547-8459, ext. 102 or e-mail at cheryl@unitedwaywaukesha.org.

Clothes Sorters Needed – July – Help Cooperating Congregations of Waukesha County keep their clothes closet organized by sorting donated clothes. Volunteers are needed daily Monday – Fridays from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.Contact the Volunteer Center to learn more about this event. If you would like more information on volunteering, please contact Cheryl Udvare, Corporate Volunteerism manager, at 262-547-8459, ext. 102 or e-mail at cheryl@unitedwaywaukesha.org.

Waterfront Festival – Aug. 2 – Assist individuals with disabilities during ACAP’s (Adaptive Community Approach Program) annual waterfront festival at Pewaukee Lake, Saturday, Aug. 2. Volunteers are needed from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. to help with registration, assisting participants with accessing event activities such as skiing and pontooning. Minimum age is 18. Contact the Volunteer Center to learn more about this event. If you would like more information on volunteering, please contact Cheryl Udvare, Corporate Volunteerism manager, at 262-547-8459, ext. 102 or e-mail at cheryl@unitedwaywaukesha.org.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Best Dam Bike Tour – Aug. 2 – National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s mission is to end the devastating effects of MS. The Best Dam Bike Tour is one of their biggest fundraising events to help this cause. Volunteers are needed on Saturday, August 2 from 5:30a.m. – 8:30a.m. at WCTC. Help with cyclist check-in, parking participants, serving breakfast or wherever needed. Volunteers must be a minimum age of 18 and groups are welcome.Contact the Volunteer Center to learn more about this event. If you would like more information on volunteering, please contact Cheryl Udvare, Corporate Volunteerism manager, at 262-547-8459, ext. 102 or e-mail at cheryl@unitedwaywaukesha.org.

Elementary School “Mini” Summer School – Aug. 4-8 & Aug. 11-15 – Volunteers are needed daily from 8 a.m. – 11:30a.m. at Randall Elementary School in Waukesha during the weeks of Aug. 4 and 11. Help classroom teachers with their summer school activities. A minimum age of 18 is required. Contact the Volunteer Center to learn more about this event. If you would like more information on volunteering, please contact Cheryl Udvare, Corporate Volunteerism manager, at 262-547-8459, ext. 102 or e-mail at cheryl@unitedwaywaukesha.org.

DUNK TANK ASSISTANTS – Aug. 6 – Volunteer at the “National Night Out” in Brookfield on Wednesday Aug. 6 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. The Elmbrook Humane Society is in charge of the dunk tank and they need your help. Sit in the dunk tank or help kids throw the ball to hit the target. A minimum age of 10 is required. If you would like more information on volunteering, please contact Cheryl Udvare, Corporate Volunteerism anager, at 262-547-8459, ext. 102 or e-mail at cheryl@unitedwaywaukesha.org.

SHARE Warehouse Volunteers – Aug. 18 - 23 – Help during SHARE’s monthly food distribution. It’s fun, it makes a difference, and you will be served lunch! This is a great group activity.

Produce Bagging/Boxing Volunteers are needed from 8:30a.m. until 3:30p.m. on Monday, Aug.18 and Tuesday, Aug. 19. Count, measure, or weigh produce into individual portions.
Food Order Fulfillment Volunteers are needed from 8:30a.m. until 4:30p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20 and Thursday, Aug. 21 and Friday, Aug. 22, 8:30 a.m. until noon. Volunteers are needed to pull cases of food from inventory and to make loads ready for shipment. The ability to count, read, follow instructions and work standing are needed.
Confirm Order and Loader Volunteers can help Saturday, Aug. 23 from 5 a.m. until 11 a.m. Volunteers will double check orders and assist loading large orders onto vehicles. Volunteers 14 and up are welcome. Contact the Volunteer Center of Waukesha County to learn more about this event.

If you would like more information on volunteering, please contact Cheryl Udvare, Corporate Volunteerism anager, at 262-547-8459, ext. 102 or e-mail at cheryl@unitedwaywaukesha.org.

Homework tutors - Can you play an important role in the life of a child and assist with tutoring? Volunteers are needed during the school year with assisting children in grades kindergarten through 6th at Saratoga Elementary School with their homework in math, reading or spelling. Volunteers must be a minimum age of 16 and available from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. during the school week. Call the Volunteer Center of Waukesha County for more information. 262-547-8459, ext. 102.

Be a positive role model — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee is working to help children in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties reach their full potential through one-to-one mentoring relationships.

Children make up 25 percent of our population, but they are 100 percent of our future. In Milwaukee alone, more than 62,000 children are growing up in poverty, putting them at risk of lower academic achievement, unemployment and even incarceration. This big problem becomes less overwhelming when you look at it one child at a time. By volunteering as a Big Brother or Sister, you can help change our community, and have a great time doing it. More than 800 kids are waiting for a Big Brother or Big Sister. You have the tools (knowledge, skills, and life experience) these kids need to accomplish great things and mentoring is an experience that will stay with you and the child you are paired with forever. Don’t let the opportunity pass you by. Visit the Big Brothers Big Sisters Web site at http://www.bbbsmilwaukee.org or contact Dan Schiller at 414-258-4778 ext 227 or e-mail dschiller@bbbsmilwaukee.org to learn more or to get involved. Posted 05/07

Mentor with Boys & Girls Clubs — The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee is seeking mentors for children whose parents are incarcerated. Started in 2004, this program pairs youth ages 6-18 who have at least one parent in a state or federal penitentiary with an adult member from the community. Through mentoring, the youth are encouraged to make positive life choices and maximize their academic potential, thus reducing the risks of the use of drugs and alcohol. The program is based out of the Daniels-Mardak Boys & Girls Club, 35 th and Hampton, Milwaukee. Mentors must be 18 years or older and must commit to at least one year of service and four hours per month. To learn more about being a mentor with the Boys & Girls Clubs, call 414-578-1228, ext. 5144 or e-mail darinb@boysgirlsclubs.org. Posted 04/07

Literacy Services of Wisconsin — Tutor adults to help with their basic education, general education development or English as a second language. Training is provided. Tutors can work individually or as a member of a team. One hour a week minimum is requested of each volunteer. Center hours are Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. The Center is located at 2724 W. Wells St., Milwaukee. For more information contact Rochelle Ciurro, Literacy Services Outreach Coordinator, 414-344-5878. Posted 06/23/06

EMBA Employee Emergency Fund
Through the contributions of fellow employees, the EMBA administers an emergency fund that offers a no-interest loan or outright grant, depending on the circumstances. Each case stands on its own merits with the word "emergency" being the key. Call Elaine Nap at 414-221-2701 to apply.