February 2026
Caritas Community Resource Center
“The [picture on the left] is of some of our volunteers who we proudly celebrate, because without them, we couldn’t serve the thousands of people that we do.”
Caritas Executive Director, Larisa Chmielewski
Caritas has been serving the community since 1974.
Caritas offers a walk-in pantry and drive-through.
Caritas pantry hours are:
- Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 10 AM – 2:15 PM
- Thursday 10 AM – 12 PM
Caritas Volunteer Roles
- Walk in Pantry – Assist and guide neighbors through the walk-in/grocery style pantry
- Drive-Thru Pantry Vehicle Greeter – Greet neighbors in vehicles and lift premade boxes of food into the vehicle
- Drive-Thru Pantry Stocker – Stock boxes of food for disbursing in the drive-through
- Stocker – Assist with stocking shelves and organizing the warehouse, coolers, freezers
- Greeter – Greet neighbors of the walk-in pantry, hand out numbers, and assist with pet food disbursements
- Baby Room – Greet neighbors while shopping for baby clothes and document and dispense diapers/wipes to neighbors
- Special Events – Assist with fundraisers, Santa Toy Shoppe, and other fun events as they come up
January 2026
Beloit Historical Society (BHS)
| The Beloit Historical Society (BHS), founded in 1910, is the oldest historical society in Rock County, Wisconsin. Headquartered on the west side of town at the Lincoln Center, located in the heart of the Beloit Community. Its location sits upon space once occupied by Lincoln Junior High School from 1921 to 1985. Programs and events of community interest are held throughout the year. See below volunteer opportunities available: Cataloging Collections Are you a hands-on type of person? Do you love antiques, old documents and historic photographs? Volunteers who work with the BHS collections catalog new artifact donations, improve current artifact records, organize collections storage, and research more information on the artifacts. This volunteer opportunity is a great way to have fun working directly with artifacts and see visible results. Clerical & Office Do you have good communication skills and a friendly smile? Office volunteers help cover office between Tuesday to Thursday. BHS office volunteers answer the phone and greet visitors, provide information about BHS, and help with other duties such as filing, mailings, and more. If you have or wish to gain office experience, are organized, and want to help BHS in day-to-day operations, this volunteer role is for you. Gardening & Maintenance Do you have a green thumb? Do you like working outside, keeping a yard neat and tidy? BHS needs volunteers to help with light housekeeping, carpentry, landscaping, gardening, and other tasks to keep the Lincoln Center and office grounds looking good. Newsletter Do you love to write? Like to see your name in print? Volunteers are needed to create the stories about Beloit’s history that you see featured in the Society’s bi-monthly newsletter, Confluence. Volunteers can choose a topic of interest and learn more about it before creating your story. Volunteers are also needed to assist in preparing the newsletter for bulk mailing. Research & Archives The Society maintains a library to help patrons research local history. If you want to learn more about Beloit’s history, and like to organize information, there are countless opportunities for you in the archives. Volunteers are always needed to help research and answer information requests or help develop an exhibit in the Society’s galleries. Photography Volunteers with photography skills are needed to photograph artifact collection items and event activities. Special Events The Society hosts several events throughout the year. Volunteers are needed to greet visitors, take admission, set up or clean up, help plan events, and more. If you are outgoing, and like the action of an event, or if you have a couple of hours to give monthly, this is the volunteer opportunity for you! |
December 2025
Rotary Botanical Gardens
Welcome to a botanical gem!
Rotary Botanical Gardens (RBG) is a 20-acre, award-winning nonprofit botanical showcase in the heart of Janesville, Wisconsin, dedicated to enriching lives through natural beauty, education, and the arts.
Rotary Botanical Gardens serves as a prime destination for adult and family education programs, weddings, corporate meetings, community gatherings, and quiet afternoon strolls. RBG’s dedicated volunteers, horticulturists, enthusiastic members, generous donors, and small but mighty staff continue to cultivate a renowned retreat that blends science and art, education and relaxation, and tranquility and entertainment.
Interested in volunteering with Rotary Gardens? They have multiple volunteer roles year-round including ambassadors, crafters/carpenters, teachers (this is a high need!), gardeners, watering, tour guides, and special events support. Go to www.rotarybotanicalgardens.org/volunteer to learn more.