Lend A Hand In Greendale: Holiday Volunteer Opportunities Near You

The holiday season is about more than lights and celebrations — it’s also a meaningful time to give back and make a difference right here at home. We’ve rounded up a few organizations in and around Greendale that could use a helping hand this season. This isn’t an all-inclusive list, but a starting point — be sure to contact each group directly to learn about their current needs, requirements and how you can best support their efforts.

Greendale Community Theatre

Greendale Community Theatre brings performing arts to the heart of the village, staging community productions that both entertain and support local charities through a portion of ticket proceeds. Volunteers can get involved behind the scenes by helping build or paint sets, ushering at performances or pitching in on other production tasks that keep each show running smoothly.
Learn more: greendaletheatre.org

Greendale Historical Society

The Greendale Historical Society preserves the village’s nationally recognized heritage, from its landmark buildings to the stories and artifacts that reflect its origins as a New Deal community. As a volunteer, you can support events, assist with education programs, help with fundraising or take on project-based tasks.
Learn more: greendalehistoricalsociety.org/volunteer-sign-up

Greendale Lions Club

The Greendale Lions Club is a long-standing service organization whose members work year-round to meet local needs, raise funds through the Greendale Lions Foundation and support global causes through the broader Lions network. Members volunteer in hands-on community projects, assist with special initiatives and partner with the Greendale Leos on youth-driven service. Click here for a list of current service opportunities and contact information.
Learn more: greendalelions.org

Greendale Schools

Greendale Schools welcome volunteers who help enrich classroom learning, support staff and contribute to the district’s long tradition of community involvement. Opportunities range from assisting teachers and supervising lunch or recess to helping in the Health Room, chaperoning field trips or supporting PTO events. All volunteers must complete an application and a required background check.
Learn more: greendaleschools.org/o/gsd/page/volunteers-visitors

Hunger Task Force

Hunger Task Force tackles the fight against hunger and food insecurity in Milwaukee County, operating food banks, senior food box programs, the Mobile Market and a working farm that supplies fresh produce. Volunteers aged 16 and up can sort food, pack boxes, guide shoppers at market sites or pitch in at the farm.
Learn more: hungertaskforce.org/volunteer

Street Angels

Street Angels provides mobile outreach across Milwaukee County, meeting people experiencing unsheltered homelessness where they are with meals, supplies, basic needs support and pathways toward stability. Volunteers can pack and load hot meals, sort donations, prepare bag lunches, donate water, escort guests for showers or join nighttime outreach rides.
Learn more: streetangelsmke.org/volunteer

Wisconsin Humane Society

The Wisconsin Humane Society’s Milwaukee Campus provides shelter, adoption services and lifesaving care for thousands of animals in the area every year. As a volunteer, you can help with hands-on animal care, support adoption operations, assist at community events or take on behind-the-scenes roles that make the shelter’s work possible.
Learn more: wihumane.org/volunteer

Whether you volunteer for an hour or all season long, your time can make a real difference right here in Greendale.

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