Love Camp? Then volunteer at camp! Click on the link to see what type of help is needed.

ADOPT - A - RIVER
Become a Keeper of the Creek and help keep our local waterways beautiful! Adopt a section of the creek on a one-time or ongoing basis. Any troop/group that takes on this public service project will be recognized with a sign dedicating that section of the creek to the troop. Clean-up and maintenance materials provided by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District.
Who: All age levels
Where: Lincoln Creek
Note: Call the coordinator at 414-225-2078 to volunteer or visit www.mmsd.com and click on “Projects & Programs” for updated details

BOOKS FOR KIDS
Help place books in the hands of children who need them. Collect gently used children’s books and bring them to the Next Door Foundation for redistribution to homeless shelters, meal programs, and other organizations that serve children.
Who: All Age Levels
Where: Next Door Foundation, 2545 N. 29th St.
Note: Call the Books for Kids coordinator at 414-562-2929 ext. 109, for information.

CELEBRATE EARTH DAY
Join in this fun filled, day-long community event. Participate in service projects in the morning followed by family fun, science, live music, rock climbing and more! Stop by for a visit with our animals or take a hike in Riverside Park.
Who: All ages and their families
When: Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Where: Urban Ecology Center
Registration: Call the Urban Ecology Center at 414-964-8505 for detailed information.

CRITTER COLLECTABLES
The mission of the Wisconsin Humane Society is to build a community where people value animals and treat them with respect and kindness. One of the ways that people can help is to provide essential items that our furry friends need. The web site at www.wihumane.org contains a list of materials that are always needed at the Humane Society. Self-guided tours are also available upon request.
Who: All age levels
Where: Wisconsin Humane Society, 4500 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Note: For further information or a list of wildlife needs call 414-431-6153.

HEARTS AND HANDS
Chai Point Retirement Community has opportunities for groups to participate in structured group and one-on-one activities. Join residents in art workshops, bingo games, trivia contests, adopt a grandparent and much more.
Who: All age levels
Where: Chai Point Retirement Community, 1410 N. Prospect Ave.
Note: No groups on Saturday
Call the Activity Director at 414-289-9600 to volunteer.

HUNGER TASK FORCE OF MILWAUKEE
Volunteers are needed to help at the Hunger Task Force warehouse with various duties. Opportunities vary by season and may include food sorting or assisting with a mailing. Check out full descriptions of the opportunities on their web site.
Who: Ages 12 and older
Where: Hunger Task Force of Milwaukee, 201 S. Hawley Ct.
Reservations: Call Chris Allen at 414-777-0483 or check the web site at http://www.hungertaskforce.org.
Note: Troops no smaller than 5 and no larger than 30. Teens, age 16 and older, may volunteer individually.

KATHY’S HOUSE
Kathy’s House is “home away from home” for patients seeking medical care at Milwaukee area hospitals and their immediate caregiver. Supplies that would be welcome are cleaning supplies, paper products, and non-perishable food items. Contact the center for details.
Who: Brownie Girl Scouts and older
Where: 600 N. 103 St.
Contact Herb Ayres at 414-453-8290 for further information.

KEEP GREATER MILWAUKEE BEAUTIFUL
Every litter bit hurts! Help keep Milwaukee clean by participating in a litter clean-up. KGMB will provide groups with supplies. An educational presentation on litter prevention is also available if requested. There is a $20 fee for the educational presentation.
Who: All age levels and their families
When: Great American Clean-Up - March through May
Keep it Clean - June through February
Where: Select a designated area or one of your choice
Registration: Call Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful (KGMB) at 414-272-5462 for details or visit www.kgmb.org.

LIONESS CLUB RECYCLE FOR SIGHT
Collect used eyeglasses in your community. Over one million pair of glasses are sorted, cleaned and boxed for shipment at the Eyeglass Recycling Center in Rosholt, WI. The glasses collected are distributed to people in developing countries. Glasses may be boxed and sent directly to the Wisconsin Eyeglass Recycling Center, Attn: Sharon Cherek, 3834 County Rd. A, Rosholt, WI 54473.
Who: Brownie Girl Scouts and older
Contact Sharon Cherek at the WI Lions Foundation at 877-463-6953 check out www.wlf.info for the location of the nearest Lion or Lioness Chapter.

MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM
Fill that creative void by volunteering at the Milwaukee Art Museum. Contribute to Art Museum family events by helping to prep materials, set up and clean up to make the programs a huge success.
Who: Ages 12 & up. Girls ages 12-15 must be accompanied by an adult
Where: 700 N. Art Museum Drive
When: Event dates vary
Note: Call Sylvia Peine at (414) 224-3828 or email sylvia.peine@mam.org

THE PARK PEOPLE
Learn how to identify wildflowers and the invasive plants that threaten to eliminate native wildflowers. Girls will have the opportunity to provide hands-on invasive plant removal. The Park People provide equipment and work gloves.
Who: 6th grade Junior Girl Scouts and older
When: May - June
Where: Various Milwaukee County Parks
Registration: Call the Park People at 414-273-7275 to schedule a date in the park of your choice.

PREVENT BLINDNESS WISCONSIN
Make oculars (fish-shaped vision-blockers) for preschool children; to be distributed during the vision testing program of Prevent Blindness Wisconsin.
Who: Daisy and Brownie Girl Scouts
Where: Patterns and instructions are available in the Resource Center
Note: Drop off finished oculars at the Resource Center

Timber Wolf Preservation Society
Become educated on the Eastern Timber Wolf. This is a great opportunity to learn about wildlife and the preservation and protection of wild animals. You can also assist in the maintenance of the establishment by cleaning up around the preserve or becoming a tour guide and share your knowledge with others.
Who: 16 years & up
Where: 6669 S. 76th Street
When: Sat. & Sun. from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Note: For more information call (414) 425-8264 or check out the website, www.execpc.com/~twps

Love Camp? Then volunteer at camp! Click on the link to see what type of help is needed.
Who: All Girl Scouts
Where: Alice Chester Center, Silverbrook Center and Marion Chester Read Center
When: Schedule a time
Registration: See the Resource Center for additional information!

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