Opportunities From: Volunteer Missoula

Repack bulk food into conveniently sized bags to be distributed to food banks across Montana! Montanans experiencing hunger can go to their local food bank and take home what volunteers have prepared for them. This activity can be done solo or in a group of up to 12 people -- you can choose whether to have a Zen or social experience! Signing up online to volunteer is quick, with lots of shifts to choose from. Check out the options here: mfbn.org/volunteer Children must be supervised. Food safety wear will be provided.

Writing Coaches of Montana is seeking new volunteers to become coaches. Coaches do not need to be writing experts. At this online workshop, we will discuss active listening, how to communicate with students, and how to encourage critical thinking. Coaches can choose which assignments on which they want to coach--science reports, history essays, literary analyses, etc., so coaching is a flexible volunteer experience.

Please register for the workshop here or email Executive Director Shan Rao at admin@writingcoachesofmontana.org with questions.

Help honor and support military members, veterans, and their families by representing the American Red Cross at monthly meetings with local military and veteran support organizations. As a Service to the Armed Forces Event Support volunteer, your primary role will be attending these meetings to strengthen partnerships, share Red Cross resources, and collaborate on initiatives that benefit the military community. You'll also assist at local events such as Military Stand-downs, Yellow Ribbon programs, parades, and more. This is a meaningful opportunity to represent the Red Cross, foster connections, and make a direct impact on those who have served.

Key Responsibilities:

Time Commitment: This role involves occasional in-person commitments at events and monthly meetings. Monthly meetings occur on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 3-4pm.

Ready to make a difference? Here's how to get started!

Questions? Email our team at IDMT.Recruiting@redcross.org for more information about this or other positions.

Join the Red Cross and use your professional skills to ensure individuals and families have access to essential medical care and health education services during times of disaster.

We need dedicated healthcare volunteers year-round to support Red Cross teams responding to local disasters, such as home fires, floods, and wildfires, as well as during larger-scale emergencies. Your expertise can make a difference both in-person and virtually by providing support in the following ways:

Requirements:  Active and unencumbered licensure (RN/LPN/LVN/APN, NP, MD, DO, PA, EMT), ability to complete self-paced online training, and strong interpersonal skills.

Ready to make a difference? Here's how to get started!

Questions? Email our team at IDMT.Recruiting@redcross.org for more information about this or other opportunities.

The Red Cross provides about 40% of our nation's blood and blood components, thanks to the generosity of donors. You can make a significant impact on this life-saving mission by offering a warm welcome as a volunteer Donor Ambassador at our local blood drives! Blood Donor Ambassadors help donors with check-in, answer their questions, and assist them at the refreshment table. If you love working with people and being out in the community, this volunteer opportunity is perfect for you!

Time Commitment: Blood drives are held M-F and we ask that volunteers sign up for at least one 4-6 hour shift per month. As a volunteer, you will have the ability to sign up for the dates and times that best meet your needs. 

Ready to make a difference? Here's how to get started!

Questions? Email our team at IDMT.Recruiting@redcross.org for more information about this or other positions.

Experiencing a natural disaster or other emergency (such as a home fire) can be intensely stressful. Even when the immediate danger has passed, the impact can still be felt. As a licensed mental health professional, you can provide compassionate support to individuals and families as they navigate the aftermath of a disaster.

Disaster Mental Health volunteers play a crucial role in alleviating disaster-related stress and trauma by providing essential mental health support, including:   

Commitment and Qualifications:

Ready to make a difference? Here's how to get started!

Questions? Email our team at IDMT.Recruiting@redcross.org for more information about this or other positions.

Join us today and be part of supporting our nation's heroes and their loved ones. As a volunteer, you can provide Reconnection Workshop courses to military personnel, veterans, and their families in community-based settings. These courses are designed to assist military families with managing the challenges of reintegration, and to help build resiliency skills that make it easier to rebound from setbacks and difficulties.

Requirements: Volunteers must hold an active and unencumbered mental health license.

Time Commitment: Flexible with opportunities to provide courses in-person, virtually and/or cross-regionally.

Benefits:

Ready to make a difference? Here's how to get started!

Questions? Email our team at IDMT.Recruiting@redcross.org for more information.

Help us document and celebrate lives saved through the Red Cross Home Fire Campaign! As a Lives Saved Lead, you'll play a critical role in recognizing the impact of our preparedness efforts by verifying cases where smoke alarms or preparedness education helped clients escape a home fire. Documenting these stories helps raise awareness, gain support, and ultimately save more lives.

Responsibilities:

Location & Time Commitment:
This role is flexible and can be performed remotely. Time commitment is approximately 5-10 hours per month, with the potential for additional hours depending on case volume.

Ready to make a difference? Here's how to get started!

Questions? Email our team at IDMT.Recruiting@redcross.org for more information about this or other positions.

The American Red Cross is calling on compassionate faith-based leaders to make a meaningful difference as Disaster Spiritual Care (DSC) Service Associates. In this impactful role, you'll provide crucial emotional and spiritual support to people affected by disasters. Whether on-site, virtual, or deployed to larger disaster operations, volunteers are needed to bring comfort and resilience when it’s needed most.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide spiritual and emotional support to individuals and families impacted by disaster.

Help clients access and utilize their personal spiritual resources, values, and faith, regardless of any particular faith tradition.

Partner with local faith-based organizations to offer enhanced support.

Facilitate long-term recovery by connecting clients to local resources and community-based support.

Requirements:

Must be a board-certified or professional chaplain or a recognized leader within a faith community or faith-based organization.

Ability to provide spiritual support in an inclusive manner, respecting diverse faith traditions.

Strong listening and interpersonal skills to provide compassionate care and connect clients with recovery resources.

Commitment: This is a flexible volunteer role with variable time commitments based on interest and disaster response needs.

Ready to make a difference? Here's how to get started!

Questions? Email our team at IDMT.Recruiting@redcross.org for more information about this or other opportunities.

Do you love celebrating others and spreading positivity? We’re looking for a creative, thoughtful volunteer to join our Volunteer Recognition & Appreciation Team! In this role, you’ll help plan appreciation events, design fun giveaways, and find meaningful ways to recognize the incredible people who make our mission possible. From virtual shoutouts to heartfelt thank-you notes, your efforts will help volunteers feel valued and seen. This is a flexible, behind-the-scenes role — perfect for someone who enjoys organizing, planning, or just loves making others feel special.

Ready to help us build a culture of gratitude? Here's how to get started!

Questions? Email our team at IDMT.Recruiting@redcross.org for more information about this or other positions.

Join us in ensuring the American Red Cross maintains a dependable fleet ready to respond to emergencies and support our community initiatives. As a Fleet Coordinator volunteer, you'll play a vital role in organizing, maintaining, and documenting our vehicles, ensuring they're always ready for action.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate with local service providers and staff to schedule timely preventive maintenance.

Time Commitment: A few hours one to three times per month for a one-year commitment.  

Ready to make a difference? Here's how to get started!

Questions? Email us at idmt.recruiting@redcross.org for information about this or other positions. 

Volunteer as a Duty Officer and make a vital impact in local disaster response. As a Duty Officer, you'll be the first point of contact for individuals in our region seeking assistance by answering initial calls and dispatching local Red Cross volunteers to support families affected by home fires and other disasters. Your efforts will ensure that those in need receive essential temporary relief, including safe shelter, food, and clothing. No prior experience is necessary—comprehensive training will be provided.

Location: 100% Virtual - you can help during times of disaster from the comfort of your own home!

Time Commitment:

Ready to make a difference? Here's how to get started!

Questions? Email our team at IDMT.Recruiting@redcross.org for more information about this or other positions.

The food pantry is open 3 days a week from 5:30pm to 7:00pm for individuals not staying at the Poverello Center. As a volunteer, you will need to arrive by 5:15pm and expect to leave around 7:00pm. The food pantry is stocked by our food rescue program, as well as by private donations and the Montana Food Bank network. Volunteers individually or with a fellow volunteer give out food from the pantry to clients. Volunteers must record the type of food a client receives, as well as give out a certain amount of food depending on how many people the client resides with. 

The Conservation Lands Program of Missoula Parks & Recreation manages almost 5000 acres of Open Space and we could always use some extra help!  Examples of opportunities include ecological restoration (weed pulls, planting events, native seed collection), trail work, repairs or removals (fixing or removing fencing, installing plant protection), ecological monitoring, litter cleanup and more.  You can sign up here to receive email notifications about upcoming opportunities.  

We can also facilitate group volunteer experiences for your business or organization.  Please contact Mike Sharp at sharpm@ci.missoula.mt.us for more information. Thank You!

Summer is just around the corner, and we need to fill lots and lots of Kids Table Summer Volunteer Shifts to get started in June. Help us keep bellies full this summer! It takes many hands to assemble thousands of meals and sandwiches for local kiddos here at Missoula Food Bank and Community Center. We fill a huge gap in food safety . For context…

In 2024 during the school year (9 months long) we assembled and served 61,185 after school meals whereas in the summer (just 3 months long) we served 65,792 meals to kids in our community.

This is where we need YOU! These shifts include making sandwiches, packing lunches, prepping snacks and even helping at meal distribution sites handing out meals. (Villagio Apartments and Missoula Public Library).

Most shifts begin around 6/13 or 6/16. 

Daily Monday through Friday 11-1:00….Meal Distribution@ Villagio

Daily Monday through Friday 11-1:00….Meal Distribution@ MPL

Mondays 7-9am, 9-11am & 3-5pm….Assembly/Kitchen Prep @ MFB&CC

Daily Tuesday through Friday 9-11am…Assembly/Kitchen Prep @ MFB&CC

These are weekly recurring shifts. We do understand folks have vacations and might miss one or two shifts, but we do hope you can make most of these on a weekly basis if you sign up! We do also have an option to be a substitute if weekly does not work for you. Complete an application on our website below or reach out to us and learn how to get started!

https://missoulafoodbank.org/get-involved/volunteer

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Are you passionate about horses and helping others? Our horse barn is looking for dedicated volunteers to assist with equine-assisted therapy sessions, therapeutic riding sessions and barn/facility cleaning. In this unique and rewarding opportunity, you'll work alongside therapists, trainers, board members and horses to help individuals with various physical, emotional, and cognitive challenges achieve their goals.

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Making agility equipment for agility yard

Fence building for perimeter fence

Barbwire fence removal

Learn more and register here.

Celebrate National Public Lands Day and be a steward of the Great Burn ecosystem. Cleanup an old trash pile and help naturalize the scar followed by some sauntering and wandering in this hidden gem so close to Missoula.

Trailhead: Petty Creek RNA, Ninemile RD, Lolo NF

Closest Town: Alberton, MT

Itinerary:
Meet at the trailhead at 0930. Cleanup will take place followed by exploration and a nature walk. The day is expected to conclude in early afternoon.

Learn more and register here.

Enjoy breakfast at the Lochsa Lodge followed by a day of cleanup, restoration, and a soak in the Weir Creek Hot Springs. Join us for World Cleanup Day and give back to your public lands. Come out, get your hands dirty, lend a hand, and enjoy a soak.

Trailhead: Weir Creek Hot Springs Trail, Lochsa-Powell RD, Nez Perce-Clearwater NF

Closest Town: Lolo, MT

Itinerary:
Prior to the workday, we will be meeting at Lochsa Lodge to get to know each other and enjoy a delicious breakfast at 0800MST where you are welcome to join us! Following the meal, we will carpool or meet at the Weir Creek Trailhead at 1000MST. The group will be briefed on the objectives of the day. Cleanup and restoration will take a couple of hours followed by an optional soak in the springs. Throughout the day, you will learn about the history of the area, conservation efforts, and local flora and fauna.

At Mountain Home, we believe that providing basic necessities is one step toward helping families achieve stability. Our Baby Boutique is a one-stop shop offering everything from baby clothes and toys to maternity wear and baby equipment - all donated by generous members of our community. Additionally, all of the items will be accessible online for our clients and other Missoula local organizations. 

Our Boutique receives new items everyday, with your help we can provide more essential items to families with an authentic shopping experience in a clean and organized environment.

Positions range from receiving donations, sorting donations, stocking shelves, stocking the online shop, and general maintenance of the Boutique. We have two shifts on Tuesdays and Fridays between 12-4.

Initial volunteer steps:

1.  Fill out Application. 

2. Volunteer Manager will reach out to discuss your application, current roles and, find the best fit for you.

3. Turn in background check.

Would you like to build a friendly relationship with an older adult? Many older adults and adults with disabilities are isolated and have no way to get where they need to be. The Caring Companion Program matches volunteers to clients with similar interests. If you have 2 hours per week for a year, you can make a meaningful connection while helping them get to doctor's appointments, get groceries, and get out in our community. Mileage reimbursement is available. Volunteers must be able to drive their own car and have time during business hours.

1. Input caller information, resources utilized, and referral details into the system.   

2. Enter demographics and housing stability data into the Missoula Coordinated Entry System database.   

3. Solicitadditional information to complete database records as time allows.   

4. Update the database with any changes, additions, or deletions in information.   

5. Verify and update community resource information by contacting referral sources.   

6. Report issues with data updates to the Coordinator. 

7. Various projects within the department. 

Many older adults and those with disabilities aren't physically able to shovel snow or have someone they can ask for help. They run the risk of in-the-city fines if it isn’t done, not to mention the safety hazard.

How can you help? Consider becoming a Snow Angel! Volunteer Snow Angels adopt an older person’s sidewalk and driveway for the winter. You wouldn’t have to be able to shovel every single time it snows. If you are out of town, sick, injured, etc. staff will find a substitute. If you’d just like to be a substitute Snow Angel, that would also be very appreciated! Volunteer groups and children are welcome for this flexible opportunity.

Are you ready to drive change? Having access to reliable transportation is essential for independence. For older adults in our community who are no longer able to drive themselves and have no other reliable transportation options, it means they are not able to access essential health care services. At Missoula Aging Services we seek to provide programs that help older adults remain independent and age with confidence.

The Volunteer Driver Program helps older adults access essential health care services, so people can stay healthy and independent as long as possible. This volunteer opportunity would allow you to drive your own vehicle and pick up appointments on the days/times that work best with your schedule. You can volunteer as much or as little as you want, with a one-year commitment. If you're passionate about making a difference and have a few hours to spare, we invite you to be a part of our Volunteer Driver Program. Your time and dedication can transform lives and ensure that no older adult misses out on essential healthcare. Mileage reimbursement is available.

Volunteer to profoundly change lives by delivering nutritious meals to older adults who are homebound! Each Meals on Wheels driver picks up meals and takes them to about 20 people on their chosen route in Missoula County. These clients can't get out to buy food, and some aren't physically able to prepare it, so having meals brought to them is essential. Most of them are socially isolated and their Meals on Wheels driver may be the only person they see each week. Having a weekly connection with an older adult in need makes this volunteer opportunity very rewarding!

Volunteers can choose one weekday per week to deliver meals, or they can be substitute drivers. Subs can decide if they want to take a shift that the regular driver can't do. These volunteer positions require a 6-month commitment. Meals are picked up around 10 am, Monday-Friday, at the Providence Center and usually take about 3 hours to deliver. Drivers can bring children or a friend along to help. An organization can choose to take on an "adopt-a-route" in which team members can rotate who is delivering the meals each week. Mileage reimbursement is available for drivers.

Missoula Aging Services has a program to help older adults and adults with disabilities live independently at home by assisting with seasonal outside chores. The Cleanup Crew Program helps clients who cannot physically complete the tasks, have anyone they can ask, or generally afford to pay someone to help.

The Cleanup Crew program relies on volunteers to help with chores such as:

In addition to volunteering their time, people can also donate yard cleanup tools for the program. Missoula Aging Services welcomes yard tool donations, new or gently used. Our tool library is available to volunteers to use.

This volunteer opportunity is great for group service days and teaching children about service! We just need one 18+ adult to be onboarded as a volunteer per group. This is a very flexible volunteer opportunity. You get to decide when, where and how much you will help the clients of your choice.

For anyone interested in volunteering, donating, or signing up as a client, please call Missoula Aging Services at (406) 728-7682. 

Would you like to help share Missoula County's history with visitors? Come join our tour guide team! 

Montana International Choral Festival is a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization in need of volunteers to help with day-to-day office responsibilities, data entry, and general prep activities as we ramp-up production activity for our 13th Festival July 17-20, 2025. General computer skills and interest in nonprofit organization/event experience helpful. Position can turn into a paid part-time position for the right volunteer!

We need someone knowledgeable in website maintenance and design to assist our office staff.

Do you like meeting new people? Join our team as a museum greeter - you'll act as the first point of contact for visitors to our museum.  Museum greeters staff the front desk, take admission money, handle gift shop sales and provide information about the museum galleries and programs to the public. 

Summer shifts (up until Labor Day): 10:00-12:00, 12:00-2:30, or 2:30-5:00

*We prefer to have volunteers who can commit to a shift each week or at least 2 shifts a month. 

Do you like meeting new people? Join our team as a museum greeter - you'll act as the first point of contact for visitors to our museum.  Museum greeters staff the front desk, take admission money, handle gift shop sales and provide information about the museum galleries and programs to the public. 

Summer shifts (until Labor Day): 10:00-12:00, 12:00-2:30, or 2:30-5:00

*We prefer to have volunteers who can commit to a shift each week or at least 2 shifts a month. 

Volunteers needed to work with local senior citizens. Located downtown with onsite parking.

Thrift Store Intake Duties

Helping sort donation items into specific categories for pricing

Assist thrift store volunteers with organizing and product

Please click the following link to download, and print our New Volunteer application.

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Please return the completed application in person to the front desk at 

The Missoula Senior Center

705 South Higgins Ave

Missoula, MT 59801

Volunteers needed to work with senior citizens. Located downtown with onsite parking.

Lunchtime Congregate Meal Service

Assist in the daily prep and production of food items

Dishes as necessary

Restock coffee and other drink items as necessary

Serve lunch to our guests between 11:30-12:30 each day

Cleanup and breakdown of kitchen equipment at end of lunch service

Assist with any other cleaning at the end of day as necessary

Click the following link to download, and print our New Volunteer application.

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Please return the completed application in person to the front desk at 

The Missoula Senior Center

705 South Higgins Ave

Missoula, MT 59801 

Volunteers needed to work with local senior citizens. Located downtown with onsite parking.

Thrift Store Front Desk

Selling of thrift store items

Assist thrift store volunteers with organizing and pricing products

Please click the following link to download, and print our New Volunteer application.

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Please return the completed application in person to the front desk at 

The Missoula Senior Center

705 South Higgins Ave

Missoula, MT 59801

Volunteers needed to work with senior citizens. Located downtown with onsite parking.

Front Desk Duties

Act as a first point of contact at our front desk, 

Answer phone calls,

Update member information,

Assist with administrative duties.

Please click the following link to download, and print our New Volunteer application.

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Please return the completed application in person to the front desk at 

The Missoula Senior Center

705 South Higgins Ave

Missoula, MT 59801

Home ReSource is a community sustainability center striving to help Missoula meet zero waste goals and to promote a vibrant and sustainable local economy. We are always looking for help in our reuse store, support for our zero waste events, and are open to new ideas and community projects.

We are especially looking for help in the reuse center! Join our community of staff and volunteers keeping Home ReSource clean and organized, help us process donations, be our outreach liaison and table for us at local events, or jump into the nitty-gritty clerical work.

If you're interested you can sign up here or email volunteer@homeresource.org. If you'd like more information please visit our website at www.homeresource.org. Thanks for reading and happy volunteering Missoula!

Epilepsy Foundation Montana is growing, and we are looking for volunteers to be our "boots on the ground!" 

Are you interested in event planning? Being a Board Member? Helping with events the day-of? Training the general public in Seizure First Aid? 

We have all these opportunities and more! Nearly 11,000 people live with epilepsy in Montana! Join us as we offer programs and services to support these Montanans and their families! 

Camp Mak-A-Dream is a camp for individuals impacted by cancer. Our mission is to empower survivors and their families to live with and beyond cancer through life-changing Montana experiences where they strengthen life skills, gain resilience, and develop lasting relationships. We are a cost free, medically supervised camp, open to cancer survivors who are either in or out of treatment and their family members. Camp would not be possible without our incredible weekly volunteers! We have opportunities available at our spring adult retreats, summer youth and family camps, and fall adult retreats. Our positions include:
- Medical Volunteers (providers and nurses who provide basic medical care and administer medication)
- Cabin Volunteers (assist the Cabin Leader with supervision and camper care)
- Dream Team Volunteers (assist the Camp Chef with meal prep)
- Program Assistants (work with the Program Team to facilitate camp activities)

Learn more at https://www.campdream.org/ways-to-support/volunteer/

Volunteer Job Description: After School Tutoring volunteers will engage with students at after school tutoring. Every day different volunteers and students will join our session, and so volunteers will work with a variety of students throughout the semester, and some days you may be prepared to be dismissed early or to work with a group of students depending on need. Often students will just need help with their homework, and they or a classmate should be familiar with how to log on to their student account and access assignments. If a student does ot have homework ,we have a range of other activities they can engage in, including chess, English learning games, art projects, and electrical circuit activities.  After School Volunteers are also encouraged to participate in our social and recreational activities throughout the year!

Time Requirements/Frequency/Duration: weekly consistent commitment is preferred, but our sign up sheet helps us to be flexible with volunteer needs and variable schedules. Please sign up for the month when the sign up sheet comes out and feel free to take your name off the sign up sheet within 24 hours without needing to alert staff. If you need to cancel the day of, a staff person will reach out that morning to confirm your shift and you can let them know if you will not be available. 

Staff Contact: Lee Winter, Community Engagement Coordinator lee@softlandingmissoula.org

As an Employment Support Volunteer, you will support the Career Development Coordinator and Employment team with various aspects of employment. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting IRC staff with growing the employer network, assisting clients with resume building, shopping for work clothes, attending job interviews, completing new hire paperwork, accompanying clients to their first few days of their new job, and helping them learn biking and/or public transportation routes to and from work. 

Learn more about the opportunity here: https://www.rescue.org/volunteer/irc-missoula-employment-support-volunteer-recruiting

The HOT program works to identify barriers to housing/services for Missoula's chronically homeless individuals, while simultaneously supporting and educating downtown businesses and community members. Volunteers go out with staff members on the streets to do direct outreach and build relationships with people living outside. This involves interacting with clients and community members in a respectful way and providing them with needed resources, information and supplies. 

Homeless Outreach Team goes out with volunteers Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 1pm

Volunteers serve hot meals that are already prepared by other volunteers, staff, and guests in our industrial kitchen. Any community member may receive a hot meal; there is no proof of income required.

We currently need lunch servers from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and dinner servers from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m, Monday - Sunday.

Volunteers aid staff, other volunteers, and clients in creating dishes for the Poverello’s hot meals: lunch and dinner. Depending on what is needed for the day the shift can range from washing, dicing, and preparing food to organizing and cleaning the refrigerator and baked goods.

We currently need volunteers for food prep in the morning from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 am. and in the afternoon from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m, Monday - Sunday.

Community Medical Center is looking for volunteers who can guide patients and visitors to the various hospital locations, deliver flowers and gifts and assist the front desk with duties as necessary

Volunteer benefits include free meals, 10% off gift shop merchandise, free parking and other benefits.

All Community Medical Center volunteers must pass a background check and drug screen, meet with Employee Health and participate in a brief orientation. 

We hope you'll join us as a volunteer at Community Medical Center!

The gift shop at Community Medical Center is a fun and interesting place to volunteer. Visitors, patients, family members and CMC employees all gather in the gift shop to shop or relax for a few minutes. There are large windows to the outside and a fireplace in the waiting area outside the gift shop.

The gift shop contains a variety of gifts, personal care products, candy and gum, jewelry, speakers, insulated coffee and drink containers, stuffed animals, baby items and framed artwork, just to name a few of the many items available. 

Volunteers will interact with customers, help select gift shop merchandise, operate the cash register, take payments and give change, price and help organize merchandise, and keep the gift shop organized and clean. Volunteers learn a relatively simple computer program and handle money. 

Gift shop volunteer benefits include free meals, 30% off gift shop merchandise, free parking and other benefits.

All Community Medical Center volunteers must pass a background check and drug screen, meet with Employee Health and participate in a brief orientation. 

We hope you'll join us as a volunteer at Community Medical Center!

Mothers' Milk Bank of Montana is seeking Board Members with a variety of professional skills. Our organization relies on our board of directors to develop and maintain contemporary personnel, financial, and governance policies, provide professional guidance, ensure adherence to mandates, hire, support, and evaluate its Executive Director, and provide financial oversight. 

Milk Bank board members are active participants in governing the organization. They attend monthly board meetings, sit on at least one committee, and act as advisors to the Executive Director. We are seeking candidates with the following professional competencies:

We are seeking volunteers to support the administrative functions of Mothers' Milk Bank of Montana. This includes data entry, filing, creating forms, formatting Standard Operating Procedures, and creating/distributing mailers. The hours of this volunteer position are flexible during the work hours of 8 am to 3 pm. 

Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, the Lab Support Volunteer assists in ensuring our laboratory functions at its best. This includes tasks such as working in the Dirty Lab, restocking lab supplies, organizing milk, and cleaning the lab. No laboratory experience necessary.

Help protect Heart Lake and its charismatic goat herd!

The Heart Lake area in the Great Burn Proposed Wilderness is not only beautiful, but is easily accessible, making it a perfect destination for families or beginner hikers and backpackers. The Heart Lake area is also home to a native Mountain Goat herd. Goats are naturally curious and love salt, so they become habituated to humans when they are allowed to lick sweaty backpacks or eat human food. Over time, this behavior can create dangerous situations for the goats, pets, and humans. Recently, the Heart Lake goats have been getting a little too close to visitors in camp. Injuries or accidents between goats and humans can lead to trails being shut down or the removal of goats, and we want to avoid both of these!

Ambassadors will serve as a friendly, informative presence in the Heart, Pearl, and Dalton Lake area. Because this area has so many new to the area and new to camping visitors, ambassadors will provide useful information about wildlife (especially goats), camping at Heart Lake, trail access, safety and leave no trace practices to visitors in the area. Our goal is to have an ambassador at the lake every weekend in July and August. Staying at least one night is preferred, but please help out however long you can. Ambassadors will receive a free Great Burn shirt, hat, and water bottle!

Learn more and register at: greatburn.org/ambassador

Send questions to volunteer@greatburn.org

Position Summary:  Missoula Interfaith Collaborative’s “Open Office Hours” is a short-term supportive services program for individuals and families who stop by MIC offices to learn more about our housing and employment support programs. Volunteers will meet with walk-ins to address any immediate needs and connect to the Housing Advocate Network and/or Missoula Works as appropriate.

Volunteer Expectations and Commitments:

Qualifications and Experience:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (training provided):

Position Relationships:

Level of Independence and Expectations:

Within the parameters of MIC policies and procedures, volunteers exercise a moderate level of independence in decision-making. Significant errors in judgment may endanger the health and safety of the clients and/or staff/volunteers and may cause serious financial and/or legal repercussions for MIC. If volunteers are unable to meet the expectations of the MIC, the volunteer time of service may be terminated.                                            

POSITION: Family Housing Center Walk-In Volunteer

Position Summary: The Family Housing Center Walk-ins is a short-term supportive services program for individuals and families who stop by the Family Housing Center. Volunteers will meet with walk-ins to address any immediate needs and refer to appropriate resources. Position also includes an assessment for eligibility for the Family Housing Center and provision of tangible items (e.g. toiletry kits) and, when available, short-term emergency hotel vouchers for qualifying families.

Volunteer Expectations and Commitments:

· Provide safe and welcoming space for walk-ins to share about their current situation and needs

· Assess for eligibility for Family Housing Center, diversion or other on-site services

· Provide short-term supportive services, such as referrals to community resources or assistance with understanding and navigating resources

· Schedule diversion intake with MIC staff or Family Housing Center intake with YWCA staff, depending on walk-in’s individual situation

· Fill out walk-in form with each walk-in and submit

· Complete notes in walk-in log after each walk-in

· Participate in ongoing trainings with MIC and YWCA

· Coordinate weekly schedule with MIC walk-ins coordinator

Qualifications and Experience:

· No degree required

· Must be 18 years of age

· Must pass a background check according to MIC and YWCA policy

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Basic personal skills: Practicing respect, offering dignity, creating safety in sharing and an ability to listen and provide empathy

· Ability to respect privacy and maintain confidential information

· Ability to identify potential crisis and follow referral protocol for professional staff to intervene

· Knowledge of basic Housing Problem Solving/Diversion strategies

· Ability to be assertive, practice healthy boundaries and apply conflict management techniques effectively

· Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other staff, volunteers, and representatives from related agencies in the community

· Willingness to learn about resources and other opportunities in the community

 Position Relationships:

· Directly accountable to MIC

· Also accountable to YWCA Housing Program Director

· Work closely with other YWCA and MIC volunteers and staff

· Engage in daily contact with other employees, adult clients, and child clients

· Engage in occasional contact with personnel from other agencies

 Level of Independence and Expectations:

Within the parameters of MIC/YWCA policies and procedures, volunteers exercise a moderate level of independence in decision-making. Significant errors in judgment may endanger the health and safety of the clients and/or staff/volunteers and may cause serious financial and/or legal repercussions for the MIC/YWCA. If volunteers are unable to meet the expectations of the MIC/YWCA, the volunteer time of service may be terminated.

Special Note: Walk-ins at the Family Housing Center is open to the general public and while all walk-ins can be supported with referrals and provision of resources or information, not all walk-ins qualify for YWCA and MIC services at the Family Housing Center. Volunteers will be trained to understand and assess eligibility criteria.

The Pathways Program assists individuals impacted by intimate partner violence, stalking, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Pathways advocates work with survivors to plan for their safety, access needed services and resources, and provide crisis counseling. Pathways shelter creates a stable, communal living environment for survivors and their families to heal from trauma. Pathways program also includes services for sexual assault survivors. At its very core, Pathways aims to listen, believe and support survivors.

Program Services include:

Job ID:

Date Posted:

Date Expires:

Employer:

YWCA GUTS! (girls using their strengths)

City, State:

Missoula, Montana

Description:

A leadership program of YWCA Missoula, GUTS! is a unique, community-based leadership and empowerment program designed by and for young women, ages 9 to 18. Action Group Facilitators lead weekly after-school and lunchtime Action Groups made up of girls, non-binary, and gender diverse youth from Missoula’s elementary, middle and high schools.

For questions or to apply contact Jess Monis, GUTS! Program Coordinator, at guts@ywcaofmissoula.org.

Classification:

Human Services

Qualifications:

A facilitator must also: 1. Make a commitment to volunteer for a whole semester, preferably a whole year. 2. Participate in four hours of training. 3. Attend each scheduled weekly Action Group (usually 3:30pm-5pm or lunch hour.) 4. Attend 1-2 volunteer meetings per semester. 5. Be on time to all scheduled groups, meetings, and community adventures. 6. Come well prepared with activities, points of discussion, materials, GUTS! curriculum, etc. 7. Create a supportive, respectful, open, comfortable, and fun learning environment. 8. Keep in good communication with co-facilitator, GUTS! staff, and school coordinator.

Category:

Volunteer

Compensation:

Hourly Wage: $0.00

Hours/Week:

Min: 2    Max: 10

Semester(s) of Work:

Spring 
Summer 
Fall 

Looking to be a positive role model and create a safe space for kids to be themselves? YWCA Missoula Youth Service's is looking for volunteers for several of our youth programs. Conduct therapeutic activities, play games and be a listening ear for the youth that reside in our shelter as well as in the community.

Tuesday: 6:00-7:45pm

Monday: 4:00-6:00pm

Thursday: 4:00-6:00pm

Volunteers needed to join annual Walk To End Alzheimer's Missoula Planning Committee

Committee roles include, but not limited to:  

Across the nation, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is full of flowers, each carried by someone committed to ending this disease. Because like flowers, our participants don't stop when something's in their way. They keep raising funds and awareness for a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer's and all other dementia.

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research.

Spread your stoke for biking with our communities kids!  We are looking for volunteers of all riding abilities to join us with kids ages 2-16 on the trails this spring.  It is an amazing experience to see all these young bikers in one place each day, and to help contribute to their life long love of biking.

Practices are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4:45-6:45.

Volunteers can pick whatever shifts work for you.

If you are interested, please contact Meg Whicher at mwhicher@ci.missoula.mt.us

The Flagship Program is a community-school partnership that enhances the social, academic, cultural, and physical achievement of Missoula's youth by crating opportunities that help them to succeed and grow to become healthy and productive adults.  The Flagship Program aspires to develop a community of engaged citizens through healthy relationships and transformative experiences.  

The Flagship Program provides out of school time opportunities for youth in eight Missoula County Public Schools from Kindergarten through 12th grade.  Under the umbrella of the Western Montana Mental Health Center, Flagship offers a school-based program in mentoring and skill building.  Our program focuses on four core components: academic achievement, health and wellness, art and culture, and social emotional learning.  Enrollment in Flagship afterschool programs is open to all youth at the following schools:

>Franklin, Hawthrone and Russell elementary schools >Meadow Hill, Washington and CS Porter middle schools  >Hellgate and Willard high schools

Thanks to community support and through grants Flagship is FREE of charge to all participants and families.  Flagship is unique to Missoula and with community support we have sustained this model for 25 years.  Flagship provides access to activitgies such as art, engineering, filmmaking, sports, science, gardening, homework help, guitar, role playing games, and much more in a safe and fun learning environment.  These are just a few of the over 400 afterschool and Summer Flagship opportunities for youth in Missoula.  

Lifeline Volunteer Counselors receive inbound calls from individuals experiencing behavioral health crises and/or suicidality 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. LVC use their own previous behavioral health experience and education in conjunction with targeted training and professional support provided by WMMHC to effectively engage with callers, and establish a therapeutic alliance that empowers the caller to address crisis situations using their own strengths and supports. LVC also connect callers with established care teams when applicable to ensure a continuum of care that fosters long-term recovery. LVC complete assessments that are critical in determining how to properly triage callers to the appropriate levels of care. LVC assess for and ensure Caller safety during and after crisis situations by activating varying interventions, depending on the severity and nature of the call. Lifeline Volunteer Counselors also provide follow-up to ensure the caller’s safety after crisis.  

WMMHC’s Suicide Prevention Lifeline is provided through a partnership with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a nationwide-network of call center providers that sets standards and requirements for suicide prevention call centers. Adherence to Lifeline protocols in tense and stressful situations is a critical aspect of working as an LVC. 

YWCA Missoula is seeking Pet Advocates for survivors of domestic violence and homeless families. Pet advocates foster pets for up to 60 days (with possible extension) while their owners reside at The Meadowlark. The Humane Society of Western Montana(HSWM) provides food and vaccinations as needed. YWCA Missoula partners with HSWM to provide a 2-hour comprehensive training for Pet Advocate volunteers.

This service is crucial to the community as many survivors and families will not leave dangerous situations without their pets. Pet Advocacy allows survivors and unhoused families peace of mind while seeking the services they need to find healing and sustainable living situations.

Do you want to help create a more humane society for all animals? Check out our Humane Policy Volunteer Leader opportunity!

Humane Policy Volunteer Leaders are at the forefront of our work to advance priority federal, state and local animal protection policies. These efforts serve to advance humane priorities across all 435 congressional districts and thousands of state legislative districts across the nation. Please join our team! To learn more, review our Humane Policy Volunteer Leader ad here: www.humanesociety.org/policyvolunteer

Humane Policy Volunteer Leader responsibilities:

Benefits of becoming a Humane Policy Volunteer Leader

The Humane Policy Volunteer Leader program is the first, largest and most effective animal protection policy volunteer program of its kind in the nation. HSUS volunteers are essential partners in our lifesaving work for all animals and are an integral part of this community of compassionate individuals, all of whom are deeply committed to advancing humane public policies for all animals.

Humane Policy Volunteer Leaders will become highly skilled in the rapidly growing animal protection movement, receiving advanced training and ongoing support. You will receive an orientation on our policies and programs as well as access to support and resources not provided to the public, including:

As a Humane Policy Volunteer Leader, you will develop skills in public policy advocacy, networking, leadership and strategic thinking, and have the opportunity to share your expertise and experiences with community members. You will gain a deeper understanding of how to be an effective animal advocate, gain in-depth knowledge about the HSUS’s priority issues and deepen your understanding of the policy process and political landscape at the federal level, as well as in your specific state.

Apply Today!

If you've read the Humane Policy Volunteer Leader ad and feel the position would be a good fit for your skills and commitment level, here’s how to take the next steps:

If you would like to learn more or have questions about this volunteer program, please email us or call 301-721-6405.

Join MontPIRG interns and volunteers to help register Missoulians to vote!

The Health Department is recruiting volunteers to assist with the communications team’s outreach program. Due to the high level of vaccine hesitancy in Missoula County, we are building a program to equip Missoulians to talk to family, friends, and neighbors about the COVID-19 vaccines. 

This work is incredibly important to our community-wide goal of herd immunity. The demand for vaccine appointments have slowed down since April 1st, but there are still many Missoulians who have not been vaccinated. This means that there are likely people within your network that have not been vaccinated. 

We need vaccine advocates to counter misinformation with resources, media literacy, and vaccine clinic information. This can entail tabling, safely canvassing your neighborhood, social media outreach, or spreading information within an organization you are involved with. 

Please complete this brief form so that the communications team can reach out to you with more information.

Any questions can be directed to Lydia Dal Nogare at ldalnogare@missoulacounty.us.  

Link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Phxw5jfLt0-9pdtMVUlTyutBuwgJdcxLke2x-S6FPKlUMlI5VExEOFBGNFQzQ0RNUzJOME8wM08wQi4u

Volunteer Club Facilitators -- Do you have a special talent or hobby you would like to share with our school age youth and teens? Bring us yourself and your ideas! Volunteer Club Facilitators will plan, organize, and encourage involvement in club activities with the goal of creating a positive culture in their clubs. The goal is teaching something new while building community, having fun, and sharing. Clubs must be pre-approved by Y leadership, and the Y reserves all rights to decline activities not in line with our mission or core values or otherwise deemed not appropriate. Club Facilitators will work with limited supervision and must be comfortable working with school-age children and teens. Club Facilitators are viewed as healthy role models at the Y and in the community and should always model the Y core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. Club Facilitators must be able to thrive in an environment with the unique challenges of a non-profit, community service organization and have the flexibility to work in a constantly changing environment.  Contact Eli Catton, ecatton@ymcamissoula.org 

Contact ecatton@ymcamissoula.org

We are always looking for volunteers that want to know what to do when disaster strikes. We do not limit our volunteers as everyone has something to offer the team. We have regular meetings and training and stand prepared to help our community when disaster strikes.

Do you like writing thank you cards and finding unique ways to show gratitude? Special Olympics Montana has the perfect volunteer opportunity for you!

Special Olympics Montana is looking for an Appreciation Coordinator to help recognize the volunteers and sponsors in the Five Valleys Area (Missoula, Hamilton, Polson, and surround communities).

PRIMARY DUTIES:

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE:

The ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing. The Appreciation Coordinator understands the value of time and resources given by volunteers; enjoys writing and devising other creative ways to extend thanks; and likes to create signs, banners and posters. Must complete Class A volunteer application and screening process through Special Olympics Montana.