Lend A Hand In Oak Creek: 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 Oak Creek 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.

Friends of the Oak Creek Public Library

For more than 25 years, the Friends of the Oak Creek Public Library has strengthened local library services by funding programs, supporting resources and fostering community involvement. Members can help stock and manage the ongoing Book Nook sale, assist with special events or take part in volunteer needs (as shared at monthly meetings).
Learn more: oakcreeklibrary.org/friends

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

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity works to expand affordable homeownership by building, repairing and restoring homes across the city. Volunteers can pitch in at construction sites, support customers and donations at ReStores or contribute behind the scenes through office tasks, committees and other non-building roles.
Learn more: milwaukeehabitat.org/volunteer

South Milwaukee Human Concerns

South Milwaukee Human Concerns offers food, clothing and emergency support to neighbors facing hardship. The organization relies on volunteers to stock food shelves, sort donations, welcome clients or lend their skills to fundraising and special projects throughout the year.
Learn more: smhumanconcerns.org/volunteer

St. Croix Hospice

St. Croix Hospice provides compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals and families navigating advanced illness. The organization operates across multiple states and has several locations in Wisconsin, including right here in Oak Creek. Volunteers can offer companionship at the bedside, assist with bereavement outreach, support administrative work or even conduct virtual check-in calls for patients and caregivers.
Learn more: stcroixhospice.com/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 Oak Creek.

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