Assist with special events such as the Ham and Scalloped Potato Dinner and Auction in May, the Pie and Ice Cream Social in July, and the Cranberry Festival 'Wine By The Glass' booth, the historical society's biggest fundraiser of the year. Volunteers can help on an hourly, weekly, or monthly basis.

Volunteers provide companionship to patients by sitting with them, listening to their stories, and sharing their lives. They also offer caregivers a break from the challenging task of caring for a loved one with a life-limiting illness.

Volunteers assist with organizing special events, attending health fairs, and planning fundraisers. They may also help with office work or offer professional skills to support the organization.

Deliver meals to seniors in the community. Typical route involves picking up meals around 10:45 am and delivering them, which usually takes an hour to an hour and a half. Meal routes are Monday through Friday.

Assist cooks with lunch service, including answering phones, taking reservations, checking people in, cleaning tables, setting up place settings and cutlery, making coffee, and serving milk.

Assist with answering phones, prepacking foods for routes, and helping with the new scanner system. Critical times are from 9 am to noon on Tuesdays when office staff is unavailable.

Travel to local businesses to put up posters for Senior Center events and fundraisers, as well as collecting donations.

Assist senior shoppers by helping them on and off the bus, in the grocery store, and with getting groceries into their homes. Shopping trips are typically scheduled on Thursday afternoons and Tuesday afternoons.

Assist in educating children from Washburn County school systems about water quality and the importance of protecting our waters. Volunteers will help facilitate field days at Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary.

Pack food supplies into backpacks for the Kids Backpack Program, which provides weekend food for Birchwood School students. This role is crucial in ensuring children have access to food when school is not in session.

Assist in monitoring the water quality of the lakes. Volunteers will collect water samples and record data to help maintain the health of the lakes.

Monitor boat landings to ensure compliance with lake regulations and prevent the spread of invasive species. This position offers a stipend of $12/hour.

Help restore and maintain the shorelines and islands of the lakes. Activities include planting native vegetation and preventing erosion.

Assist in staffing the pantry on distribution days, helping clients with grocery selections, emptying carts, weighing orders, and loading them into vehicles. Volunteers also maintain the cleanliness and organization of the pantry.

Participate in board meetings and committees to guide the strategic direction of the Red Cedar Lakes Association. Volunteers will collaborate on initiatives to enhance lake management and community engagement.

Assist in organizing and running local events such as the Bluegill Festival and Christmas Fest. Volunteers will help with setup, coordination, and cleanup.

Work on projects to improve fish habitats in the lakes. This includes activities like placing fish cribs and monitoring fish populations.

Help disseminate information on lake safety and regulations to the community. Volunteers will engage with lake users to promote safe and responsible lake activities.

Engage with local businesses and residents to promote chamber activities and gather feedback. Volunteers will distribute flyers, attend community meetings, and assist with social media outreach.

Assist in monitoring and managing aquatic invasive species in Red Cedar, Balsam, Hemlock, Bass, and Mud Lakes. Volunteers will help identify and remove invasive species to protect the lake's ecosystem.